Callistemon viminalis Captain Cook

Common Name:
Captain Cook Bottlebrush

Description:
Callistemon viminalis 'Captain Cook' is a dense, rounded, evergreen shrub known for its bright red, bottlebrush-like flowers that bloom in spring and summer. The small, narrow leaves provide an attractive backdrop to the vibrant blooms, which are a copious source of nectar for birds. This compact shrub is suitable for borders, low hedges, or screens, and is perfect for small gardens. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, and is both frost and drought tolerant once established. Regular pruning after flowering helps maintain its shape and encourages further blooming. 

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.5 metres
• Width: 1.5 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Bright Red

Key Attributes:

• Australian native
• Bird Attracting
• Drought Tolerant
• Frost Tolerant
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Small Gardens

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

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