Callistemon viminalis Green Envy

Common Name: Green Envy Bottlebrush

Description: The 'Green Envy' Bottlebrush (Callistemon viminalis 'Green Envy') is a compact, evergreen shrub known for its dense, bright green foliage and vibrant red, bottlebrush-like flowers. Blooming profusely in spring, with occasional flowering in autumn, these nectar-rich blossoms attract birds and beneficial insects, enhancing garden biodiversity. This hardy Australian native is well-suited to a variety of landscapes, including low informal hedges, mass plantings, and container gardening. It thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts to a range of well-drained soil types. Once established, 'Green Envy' exhibits low water requirements and tolerates both wet and dry periods, as well as light frost conditions. Regular pruning after flowering helps maintain its compact shape and encourages dense growth. Its versatility and resilience make it an excellent choice for Melbourne gardens, providing year-round greenery and seasonal bursts of color.

Form:

• Shrub – Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 0.5–1 metre
• Width: 0.5–1 metre

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Red

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Australian Native
• Bird Attracting
• Bee Attracting
• Suitable for Hedging
• Drought Tolerant
• Frost Tolerant

Toxicity: No known toxicity to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Grevilleas
• Kangaroo Paws (Anigozanthos spp.)
• Westringia
• Leptospermum
• Lomandra