This small shrub has upright and spreading woody stems that form an open rounded habit. It has mid-green needle-like leaves and the red tube-shaped, claw-like flowers are arranged in clusters appearing from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10

Calothamnus rupestrisis naturally found in south-west Western Australia growing on the coast to the adjoining mountains and inland. It prefers a sandy-stony well drained moderately fertile soil in an open sunny position andis drought, light frost and salt spray tolerant.

The Cliff-net Bush is grown for its flowers and is planted in small gardens or rockeries as a specimen. It is also used in patio pots and is suitable for coastal or inland regions. It establishes in 2 to 3 years and is planted in roof gardens or in low borders. ID 2173

Calothamnus(kal-ô-FEE-műs) rupestris(roo-pest-rus)

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