Light Show Bottlebrush (Callistemon 'Light Show') — A vibrant evergreen shrub with brilliant red bottlebrush-shaped flowers that bloom heavily in spring and sporadically year-round, creating a hummingbird magnet.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Callistemon 'Light Show'
• Mature Size: 6–8 ft tall × 4–6 ft wide
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
• Bloom Color: Brilliant red (heaviest spring, reblooms)
• Foliage: Evergreen — fine-textured, weeping, green

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun
• Water Needs: Low to moderate — drought tolerant once established
• Soil: Well-drained; tolerates poor soils
• Hardiness Zones: USDA 8–11

Why Choose Light Show Bottlebrush?

• Top hummingbird-attracting plant for southern gardens
• Deer resistant and drought tolerant
• Elegant weeping form makes a beautiful specimen
• Southern Living Plant Collection® selection

Care Tips

Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Prune after the main spring bloom to shape. Do not over-water — bottlebrush prefers drier conditions. Avoid heavy clay soils. Feed lightly in spring with a balanced fertilizer.