Callistemon subulatus Packers Selection

Common Name:
Packer's Selection Bottlebrush

Description:
Callistemon subulatus 'Packer's Selection' is a compact, evergreen Australian native shrub known for its pendulous growth habit and vibrant deep red, bottlebrush-like flowers. The narrow, dark green leaves provide an attractive backdrop to the striking blooms, which primarily appear during the warmer months, with sporadic flowering at other times. This hardy cultivar thrives in a variety of soil types, including heavy and wet soils, and is well-suited to Melbourne's climate, tolerating both full sun and part shade. Regular pruning after flowering encourages dense growth and abundant blooming. 'Packer's Selection' is ideal for use as a foreground shrub in native garden beds, and it attracts nectar-feeding birds, enhancing the biodiversity of your garden. 

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.5 metres
• Width: 1.5 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Warmer Months
• Sporadic flowering at other times

Flower Colour:

• Deep Red

Key Attributes:

• Australian native
• Bird Attracting
• Drought Tolerant
• Suitable for Hedging
• Tolerates Poor Drainage

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Grevillea species
• Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos)
• Westringia fruticosa
• Leptospermum species