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Callistemon ‘Kings Park Special’

Callistemon ‘Kings Park Special’ — Emerald, VIC — Emerald Gardens Nursery

Waterhousia floribunda

A very attractive evergreen native large shrub which is very hardy, fast-growing and versatile.

Height

3-4 m

Width

2-3 m


Foliage

Long, narrow, green leaves on slightly weeping branches.

Flowers

  • Masses of bright-red bottle brush flowers are borne in spring and summer, with spot flowering in autumn. 
  • The flowers attract nectar-feeding birds.

Usage

  • Great for hedging and screening, plant 1-1,5m apart. 
  • Also use in native gardens, shrubberies, roadside and commercial plantings and specimens. 
  • Trim to promote bushy growth.

Comments

  • Grows best in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. 
  • However, tolerates drought, coastal conditions and wet, boggy soils.


All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

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