Native Plants Callistemon viminalis
Callistemon viminalis
Callistemon viminalis is probably the most widely cultivated of all bottlebrushes - only C.citrinus would challenge that status. The species and its cultivars are widely planted in Australia and overseas.There are a number of widely grown cultivars of C.viminalis. One of the most popular in cultivation is Callistemon 'Captain Cook'.
This cultivar was widely promoted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Captain James Cook's discovery of the east coast of Australian in 1770 and it remains popular today. C."Captain Cook" is a dense, bushy shrub 1.5 to 2 m tall by a similar spread. It has narrow leaves 50-60 mm long and produces masses of red brushes in mid to late spring (October to November). Flowers may also appear in late summer and autumn.
