{"product_id":"callistemon-great-balls-of-fire","title":"Callistemon ‘Great Balls of Fire’","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCallistemon ‘Great Balls of Fire’ - Dwarf Bottlebrush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCallistemon 'Great Balls of Fire' is a compact, colourful Australian native shrub prized for its brilliant red new growth and dense, rounded habit. Unlike traditional bottlebrush varieties grown mainly for their flowers, this striking cultivar provides year-round colour through its vibrant foliage, with fresh growth emerging in fiery shades of red before maturing to rich green. Its naturally neat shape makes it an excellent choice for modern gardens, borders, mass plantings, and decorative pots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring spring and summer, 'Great Balls of Fire' produces bright red bottlebrush flowers that attract birds, bees, and other beneficial pollinators, adding further interest to the landscape. Its compact size and low-maintenance nature make it ideal for smaller gardens where colour and impact are desired without excessive pruning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Great Balls of Fire in a full sun to part shade position for the best foliage colour and flowering performance. Full sun encourages the brightest red new growth and the most prolific flowering. Once established, it tolerates heat, coastal conditions, and periods of dry weather.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Great Balls of Fire' is a dense, compact shrub that typically grows to around 1–1.5 metres high and wide. Its naturally rounded growth habit requires minimal maintenance, making it an excellent choice for formal plantings, low hedges, borders, and feature containers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrepare the planting area by improving the soil with organic matter if required. Dig a hole approximately twice the width of the root ball and plant at the same depth as it was growing in the pot. Water thoroughly after planting and apply a layer of mulch around the base to help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. Keep mulch clear of the trunk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater regularly during establishment, particularly through warmer months. Once established, this hardy native requires only occasional watering during extended dry periods. Light pruning after flowering or when new growth fades will encourage a dense, compact shape and additional colourful flushes of red foliage. Apply a low-phosphorus native fertiliser during spring to support healthy growth and flowering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunshine Coast Plants","offers":[{"title":"200mm pot","offer_id":45969158308026,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/2052\/2569\/files\/callistemon-great-balls-of-fire-200mm-pot-plant-487.webp?v=1780989248","url":"https:\/\/sunshinecoastplants.com.au\/products\/callistemon-great-balls-of-fire","provider":"Sunshine Coast Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}