Captain Cook Bottlebrush Seeds

An exotic looking evergreen with brush-like scarlet blooms that create an irresistible display in late spring, and again in late summer and autumn. This half hardy bottlebrush makes a striking feature grown against a sheltered, sunny wall or in a large patio container. Once established, this plant requires little maintenance.
'Captain Cook' bears brilliant scarlet flower spikes. This evergreen shrub or small tree gets its species name citrinus from the lemony smelling oil glands present in the olive green, lance-shaped leaves. Spring to summer flowers are terminal, axillary, and crimson colored.
Plant in neutral to acid, moderately fertile soil in full sun. This plant is tough and makes and excellent hedge. Regular prunning is not necessary. If you do prune, immediately after flowering is best. Does very well in containers.
Zone 8-11 outside, grow in containers and bring inside for cooler zones.