Dwarf Weeping Bottlebrush (Callistemon viminalis 'Captain Cook')
Callistemon Captain Cook is one of our most popular Callistemons.
A soft yet densely foliaged rounded bottlebrush with a weeping habit, the Captain Cook is most adaptable to any situation in the garden.
This long flowering dwarf variety of bottlebrush attracts nectar eating birds to the garden. Although bushy by nature, it responds to pruning after flowering to promote strong new growth. Can be used as a hedge or screen, in shrubberies and tubs.
Height: 1.5m
Width: 1.5m
Foliage colour: Green
Flower colour: Red
Flowering time: Clusters of bright red bottlebrush flowers at the ends of the branches in spring and autumn.
Position: Prefers a sunny or partly shaded site in moist, well drained soils. Can also tolerate boggy soils.
Habit: Small Shrub
Spacing: 1m