Callistemons

Callistemons

Add vibrant colour, native charm, and pollinator-friendly beauty to your garden with our Callistemons collection. Also known as Bottlebrushes, these hardy Aussie favourites burst with bright blooms and thrive in tough conditions, making them perfect for any landscape.

🌱 Why Choose Callistemons

✔ Brilliant Bottlebrush Blooms – Vibrant flower spikes that dazzle across seasons.
✔ Bird & Pollinator Friendly – A magnet for honeyeaters, bees, and butterflies.
✔ Tough & Low Maintenance – Drought-tolerant, frost-hardy, and easy to grow.
✔ Great for Hedges, Screens & Features – Versatile shapes and sizes for every design.
✔ Thrives in Australian Conditions – Perfect for coastal, suburban, and inland gardens.

Top Picks from This Collection

Discover 3 bestsellers customers love from this collection:

- Kings Park Special Bottlebrush (Callistemon 'Kings Park Special') – A tall, fast-growing variety with vivid red flowers and lush green foliage, ideal for screening or feature planting.
- Purple Splendour Bottlebrush (Callistemon 'Purple Splendour') – Rare deep-magenta flower spikes and compact form make this one a showstopper in borders and native gardens.
- Wilderness White Bottlebrush (Callistemon viminalis 'Wilderness White') – Soft weeping form with pure white blooms, perfect for creating contrast or a calming colour palette.

🏡 Where Callistemons Belong in Your Landscape

✅ Native Wildlife Gardens – Support local ecosystems while adding spectacular blooms.
✅ Privacy Screens or Hedging – Use taller varieties like Kings Park for natural screening.
✅ Cottage & Mixed Borders – Combine with grasses and shrubs for year-round interest.
✅ Coastal & Drought-Prone Gardens – Hardy and adaptable even in tough environments.

Expert Plant Selection Tip

Callistemons thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, but tolerate clay and coastal exposure well. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage more blooms. Mix colours and growth habits to create depth and visual rhythm throughout your landscape.

❔ FAQs About Callistemons

Are callistemons good for attracting birds?
Yes, nectar-rich flowers are favourites among lorikeets, honeyeaters, and native bees.

Can I grow them in pots?
Yes, compact varieties like Purple Splendour are excellent for large containers in full sun.

Do they need much water?
Not much, once established, callistemons are drought-tolerant and ideal for low-water gardens.

How tall do they grow?
Varieties range from 1.5m to 4m+ depending on the cultivar, perfect for everything from borders to screens.

Do they bloom more than once a year?
Yes, many bottlebrushes bloom in spring and again in late summer or autumn with a light prune.

🌿 Ready to Transform Your Space with Callistemons?

Want a garden that turns heads? Start with our Callistemons collection today!