Callistemon Kings Park Special (Kings Park Bottlebrush)
Callistemon Kings Park Special (Kings Park Bottlebrush)
Callistemon Kings Park Special (Kings Park Bottlebrush) is a robust evergreen shrub or small tree, renowned for its vibrant crimson bottlebrush flowers. Blooming primarily in spring and summer, these stunning flowers attract birds and pollinators, adding life and colour to your garden. Its light green foliage and upright, rounded form make it an eye-catching addition to any landscape.
This hardy Australian native thrives in full sun to light shade and adapts to various soil types, including sandy or clay soils. With its striking flowers and low-maintenance nature, it is ideal as a feature plant, screen, or hedge, offering both beauty and functionality to Australian gardens.
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Mature height
3-4 meters
Mature width
2-3 meters
Spacing
2-3 meters
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Bright crimson flowers with light green foliage
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring and summer (September-February), with occasional spot flowering in autumn (March-May)
Sun tolerance
Full sun to light shade
Maintenance
Low-maintenance; prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense growth. Thrives in various soil types, tolerating drought and light frost once established.