This variable shrub has a woody stems with spreading branches that form an open rounded habit. It has blue-green stiff needle-like leaves and the red tube-shaped flowers are claw-like appearing in clusters from spring to autumn.    

Hardiness zones 9 to 10 

Calothamnus quadrifidus is naturally found in south-west Western Australia growing in a variety of habitats from the coast to inland and growing in well drained sandy to granite based soils. It prefers an open sunny position and is drought and frost tolerant. 

The Common Net Bush is grown for its foliage and its flowers. It is planted in parks and a garden as a specimen or in shrub border for screening and is suitable for coastal or inland regions. It establishes in 2 to 4 years and is planted in commercial sites or on embankments. ID 2018

Calothamnus (kal-ō-FEE-mūs) quadrifidus (quad-ree-fid-us)

Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
Myrtle, Eucalyptus, Clove and Guava Family