Calothamnus hirsutus
A compact, softly textured shrub with fine hairy foliage.
Growing 1m x 1m, this many branched shrub has upright hairy new growth, giving the plant an entangled appearance. The flowers are an attractive dark red putting on a display from September - December. After flowering, this species develops fruits sessile to the stem adding subtle texture and visual appeal.
At Kings Park this species stands proudly along a high traffic pathway in a dry and hard to establish part of the garden. Calothamnus hirsutus is a hardy, low maintenance and drought tolerant species making it a perfect candidate for Perth home gardeners.
Grow it at home
- Prefers full sun but will tolerate part shade
- Thrives in sandy or well-draining soils
- Needs water while establishing, but this species can handle periods of drought
- Prune after flowering to maintain shape and form
- Perfect for native gardens, coastal gardens and low-maintenance landscapes
- Flower morphology is great for nectar feeding birds and insects
- Great for border planting or low hedging.
Find it in Kings Park
This species can be found on display near the Lotterywest Federation Walkway entrance on the Roe Garden side.
Out in the wild
This species can be found growing just south of Mingenew to Mandurah along the Swan Coastal Plain.
Find it in nurseries
Kings Park Favourites are produced in partnership with Domus Nursery and are available for purchase in retail garden centres and hardware stores throughout WA.
