Name: Callistemon 'Hardy' (Hardy Bottlebrush)

Average Landscape Size: 8–10 ft tall × 6–8 ft wide; upright, vigorous habit (can reach 12–15 ft unpruned)

Sun Requirements: Full sun; requires at least 6 hours direct sunlight for best blooming

Water Needs: Low; extremely drought tolerant once established

Deer Resistance: High

Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 7–10; more cold-hardy than other bottlebrush varieties, evergreen in Willis winters

Fertilization & Pruning: Light fertilizer in spring; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape

Detailed Description: Here's your dependable Hardy Bottlebrush in a perfect 3-gallon size for immediate planting! Most homeowners maintain these at 8–10 feet tall and 6–8 feet wide, though they can reach 12–15 feet if left unpruned. What makes the Hardy variety your best choice? It's specifically selected for better cold tolerance, making it the most reliable bottlebrush for our Willis climate! Those brilliant red bottlebrush flowers bloom from spring through fall, and hummingbirds absolutely love them. Here in Willis, it's incredibly drought tolerant and handles both our hot summers and occasional cold snaps better than other varieties. Perfect for adding reliable year-round color and structure to your landscape. In winter, expect it to stay completely evergreen through our Willis climate – it's the toughest bottlebrush you can plant!