A vigorous large bottlebrush with weeping branches and bold crimson brushes in spring and autumn that are alive with honeyeaters. A reliable screen, windbreak or specimen.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 4 m H × 3 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Kings Park Special Bottlebrush
Callistemon 'Kings Park Special' is a fast-growing shrub in the Myrtaceae family, native to Australia. It reaches around 4 m tall and 3 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Red flowers appear in spring and autumn.
Where to grow Kings Park Special Bottlebrush
Kings Park Special Bottlebrush suits warm-temperate, subtropical and cool-temperate climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also tolerates salt-laden coastal winds.
Soil & planting
Kings Park Special Bottlebrush does best in clay and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in. For a screen, space plants about 1.8 m apart.
Watering & feeding
Kings Park Special Bottlebrush does best with regular, moderate watering. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Prune Kings Park Special Bottlebrush after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. For most gardens, maintenance is low maintenance.
Using Kings Park Special Bottlebrush in the garden
Kings Park Special Bottlebrush earns its place for a fast screen or informal hedge, drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden, a windbreak and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
Kings Park Special Bottlebrush sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Kings Park Special Bottlebrush
Plant Sale lists Kings Park Special Bottlebrush as tube stock, potted plants and advanced specimens. Availability is confirmed when you request a quote; use the panel above to register interest.
