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Callistemon 'Kings Park Special'Kings Park Special Bottlebrush
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Species overview
The Callistemon 'Kings Park Special', commonly known as Kings Park Special Bottlebrush, is a robust and fast-growing Australian native shrub or small tree celebrated for its vibrant, crimson-red, bottlebrush-shaped flowers. Blooming prolifically from spring to early summer, with sporadic flowering throughout the year, it attracts birds, bees, and butterflies, making it a fantastic choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. Growing 3 to 5 metres tall and 2 to 4 metres wide, it is ideal as a feature plant, hedge, screen, or windbreak.
Hardy and low-maintenance, this Bottlebrush thrives in a range of climates and soil types, adding vibrant colour and texture to gardens.
Specifications
- Height3 to 5 metres
- Width2 to 4 metres
- Native toAustralia
- FoliageNarrow, green leaves with a slight citrus aroma; evergreen
- Growth rateFast
Conditions
- SoilAdapts to most well-drained soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay types
- LightFull sun to partial shade
- WaterLow to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- ClimateThrives in temperate, subtropical, and Mediterranean regions
Additional Features
- FlowersBright crimson-red, bottlebrush-shaped blooms; spring to early summer, with sporadic flowering year-round
- FormUpright, bushy growth with dense foliage
- UsesIdeal for hedges, screens, windbreaks, feature planting, or street trees
- SpacingPlant 2 to 3 metres apart for hedging or standalone displays
- Low MaintenanceRequires minimal pruning; shape lightly after flowering if desired
- Pest ResistanceGenerally pest-free; hardy in most conditions
- Drought ToleranceExcellent for water-wise gardens once established
- Wildlife AttractionFlowers attract birds, bees, and butterflies
- Salt ToleranceSuitable for coastal gardens and exposed sites
- Erosion ControlEffective for stabilising soils on slopes or degraded areas
- VersatilityComplements native, contemporary, and cottage garden styles
The Kings Park Special Bottlebrush is a resilient and vibrant shrub, perfect for adding bold colour, wildlife appeal, and year-round greenery to gardens and landscapes.
Project pedigree: This species has stood in Ornatec's drought, salt and frost tolerance palette since the 1990s. Read the tolerance catalogue record.
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