Callistemon 'Semmes Hardy' ~ Semmes Hardy Bottlebrush annual IMAGE: Photo by F

IMAGE: Photo by F

and Dixie skipper

To harvest the stalks

deepens to burgundy in fall

(3) Photo by Mark Bolin

Callistemon 'Semmes Hardy' ~ Semmes Hardy Bottlebrush annual IMAGE: Photo by FSemmes Hardy Bottlebrush is a dense tropical evergreen shrub with an upright growth habit and gently arching branches. Its small narrow blue green leaves emerge coppery bronze and have a lemony scent when bruised. Showy, fluffy bright red bottlebrush flowers bloom in summer and are highly attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. Does best foliage in full sun and well drained soil. Semmes Hardy have improved cold tolerance. Type: Shrub Height: 4 5'