Bottlebrush Light Show® Red

Light Show® Red is a compact bottlebrush selection with dense emerald foliage and red, brush-shaped flowers. [Southern Living](https://southernlivingplants.com/wp-content/uploads/Bottlebrush_Light_Show_Red.pdf) identifies the plant as Callistemon viminalis ‘LJ23’ and describes it as a low-maintenance shrub for sunny landscapes. ## Form and seasonal color The [product sheet](https://southernlivingplants.com/wp-content/uploads/Bottlebrush_Light_Show_Red.pdf) reports moderate growth, red blooms in spring and summer, and a spread of 2–3 ft. It gives two height figures—3–4 ft in the heading and 2–3 ft in the description—so allow for a compact shrub while leaving room for a crown up to about 4 ft tall. The sheet lists U.S. Plant Patent PP27547; no patent date or current legal status is stated here. ## Growing conditions Plant in full sun. The [product sheet](https://southernlivingplants.com/wp-content/uploads/Bottlebrush_Light_Show_Red.pdf) describes the selection as tolerant of varied soils, salt and drought. Water during establishment, then adjust irrigation to local rainfall and soil drainage. ## Maintenance Routine pruning is not needed. If shaping is desired, prune after the spring bloom. Retain the dense foliage and natural outline when trimming.