{"product_id":"callistemon-red-rocket-20cm-pot","title":"Callistemon Red Rocket - 20cm Pot","description":"\u003cimg alt=\"click and collect only\" height=\"55\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/6601\/8210\/files\/CNC_SP_Banner.png?v=1644031012\" width=\"480\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCallistemon ‘Red Rocket’ is an attractive Australian native shrub grown for its brilliant red new growth and contrasting dark green foliage. Each flush of fresh growth brings a burst of colour to the garden, making it an excellent choice for adding year-round foliage interest.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nWith its naturally dense, rounded growth habit, ‘Red Rocket’ is particularly well suited to low hedging, informal screening and feature planting. Left unpruned, it forms a colourful, bushy shrub, while regular trimming creates a neat, formal hedge with vibrant red foliage.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nIn spring, red bottlebrush flowers provide additional seasonal interest, complementing the colourful new growth.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nHardy, adaptable and low maintenance, ‘Red Rocket’ tolerates a wide range of soil conditions and grows well in full sun to light shade. Its compact size makes it suitable for smaller gardens, courtyards and decorative containers.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nMature size: approximately 1–1.5 metres high × 1–1.5 metres wide\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Growing Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nPlant in full sun to part shade. ‘Red Rocket’ adapts to a wide range of soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay soils, and tolerates both relatively dry and moderately wet conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nWater regularly during establishment to encourage a strong root system. Once established, this hardy shrub tolerates periods of dryness, although occasional deep watering during extended hot weather will help maintain healthy growth.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nLightly prune once or twice a year to encourage dense, compact growth and fresh flushes of vibrant red foliage. Regular trimming is particularly beneficial when growing ‘Red Rocket’ as a formal hedge.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nFor informal screening, allow the plant to develop its natural rounded shape, trimming only as needed to maintain its size.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nApply a slow-release fertiliser suitable for Australian native plants in spring to support healthy foliage growth.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n‘Red Rocket’ tolerates light frost and is well suited to Melbourne's varied growing conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n— Formal and informal hedging\u003cbr\u003e\r\n— Low screening and garden borders\u003cbr\u003e\r\n— Australian native gardens\u003cbr\u003e\r\n— Colourful foliage contrast\u003cbr\u003e\r\n— Courtyards and smaller gardens\u003cbr\u003e\r\n— Pots and decorative containers\u003cbr\u003e\r\n— Poolside landscaping\u003cbr\u003e\r\n— Coastal gardens\u003cbr\u003e\r\n— Low-maintenance landscapes\u003cbr\u003e\r\n— Feature planting\u003cbr\u003e\r\n— Topiary and shaped shrubs\u003cbr\u003e\r\n— Adding year-round foliage colour\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Warran Glen Garden Centre \u0026 Cafe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68296310587643,"sku":"calrr20","price":26.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/6601\/8210\/files\/39608_IMG-5967-2.jpg?v=1791630174","url":"https:\/\/warranglen.com.au\/products\/callistemon-red-rocket-20cm-pot","provider":"Warran Glen Garden Centre \u0026 Cafe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}