Botanical Name: Common Names:
Callistemon viminalis Captain Cook Syn Callistemon viminalis Compacta, Weeping Bottlebrush, Creek Bottlebrush,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Pendulous
Description:
Popular bushy native shrub with dark green slightly arching foliage and bright red fluffly spring and autumn flowers. Captain Cook's dwarf height makes it an ideal choice for residential gardens. Great for a low hedge.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Embankment, Habitat, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Playgrounds, Rockery, Verge, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High, Tender
Wind: High
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