• Callistemon Prolific plants, also known as Bottlebrush, growing in purple pots with vibrant green foliage in a nursery setting.
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Callistemon viminalis ‘Prolific'

Callistemon viminalis ‘Prolific'

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Why we love this plant!

This hardy native bottlebrush produces an abundance of bright red flowers that attract nectar-feeding birds, bees, and butterflies. Its dense foliage provides shelter for wildlife, and its adaptability to various conditions makes it a good option for hedging, screening, or feature planting in South East Queensland gardens.

Care Considerations

Watering preferences:

  • Moderate watering; drought-tolerant once established.

Mulching preferences:

  • Applying organic mulch helps retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

Fertilising preferences:

  • Generally not necessary; if needed, use a low-phosphorus native plant fertiliser.

Pruning preferences:

  • A light prune after flowering can help maintain shape and encourage dense growth.

Good to Know:

  • Attractive to nectar-feeding birds such as Rainbow Lorikeets (Trichoglossus moluccanus) and various native bees.

Plant Details
Common uses: Privacy screening, Pollinator-friendly, Seasonal colour, Drought hardy/tolerant, Low maintenance garden, Robust/Hardy, Coastal garden, Rocky or dry gardens (Xeriscape), Erosion control, Wind protection, Feature plant, and Wow! factor
Expected Height Range: 2 m - 3 m
Spread Range: 2 m - 3 m
Preferred positioning: Full sun, Partial sun, and Partial shade
Flower Season/s: Summer and Spring
Flower Colour/s:
Plant life cycle: Perennial
Habitat: A cultivated variety that does not occur naturally in the wild. Its parent species, Callistemon viminalis (Weeping Bottlebrush), is native to eastern Australia, commonly found along watercourses and in swampy areas. It thrives in moist, well-drained soils and full sun, often inhabiting riverbanks and wetlands.
Leaf information: Narrow, lance-shaped green leaves with a slightly rough texture and pointed tips.
Preferred Soil: Prefers well-drained soils, tolerating sandy, loamy, or clay soils, and adapts well to moderately dry to moist conditions.
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