Botanical Name: Common Names:
Callistemon viminalis Slim Weeping Bottlebrush, Creek Bottlebrush, CV01,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Upright Narrow
Description:
Slim™ Callistemon provides landscape professionals and homeowners with a bottlebrush solution for tight planting areas. A large number of flower buds develop in spring and will open to classic bottlebrush throughout spring, summer and later again in autumn. Has been tested down to -6 degrees Celsius with no leaf burn, this is excellent for a Callistemon. Size: 3m high x 1.3m wide. Uses: Screen, hedge or feature for tight planting areas.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Formal Garden, Habitat, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Water as required for 8-13 weeks until established. Plant in a well mulched garden (chunky mulch is recommended). If required use slow release fertiliser in spring. If desired prune to shape 1-3 times a year after flowering (this depends on your requirements, more frequent pruning will provide a tidier hedge/shape). Where it works: QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA & WA.
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High
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