Bottlebrush Kings Park Special

Callistemon hybrida Kings Park Special

Bottlebrush Kings Park Special is a Native Shrub with stunning Red Bottlebrush Flowers. Popular coastal plant. Bird attracting. Grows to 4M

Callistemon hybrida ‘Kings Park Special’ (Kings Park Bottlebrush)

Callistemon hybrida ‘Kings Park Special’ is a stunning, fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree, prized for its vibrant red bottlebrush flowers and ability to attract birds, bees, and butterflies. It is a hybrid variety of the Callistemon genus, commonly known as Bottlebrush, and was developed in Australia, particularly for its outstanding floral display and adaptability.


Key Features

  • Foliage: Narrow, lance-shaped, mid-to-dark green leaves with a slightly aromatic scent when crushed.
  • Flowers: Large, brilliant red bottlebrush-shaped flowers, appearing mainly in spring and summer, with sporadic blooming throughout the year in warmer climates.
  • Growth Habit: Fast-growing, upright, and bushy shrub or small tree, reaching 3–5 meters (10–16 feet) in height and 2–4 meters (6–13 feet) in width.
  • Hardiness: Thrives in Australian temperate climates.
  • Soil: Prefers well-drained soil, tolerating sandy, loamy, or clay soils. It is highly adaptable and can withstand poor, dry soils.
  • Light: Grows best in full sun, though it can tolerate light shade.
  • Drought Tolerance: Highly drought-resistant once established, making it ideal for low-water gardens.
  • Salt Tolerance: Can withstand coastal conditions and salty winds.
  • Wildlife Attraction: Nectar-rich flowers attract birds, bees, and pollinators.

Care Tips

  • Pruning: Light pruning after flowering encourages denser growth and more blooms.
  • Watering: Drought-tolerant but benefits from occasional deep watering, especially in extreme dry conditions.
  • Pests/Diseases: Generally pest and disease-free but may occasionally be affected by scale insects or sooty mold.
  • Mulching: Applying a layer of mulch helps retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

Uses in Landscaping

  • Feature plant for gardens and parks.
  • Screening or hedging for privacy and wind protection.
  • Coastal gardens due to salt tolerance.
  • Pollinator-friendly gardens to attract birds and bees.
  • Street trees and urban plantings due to drought and pollution tolerance.

Why Choose ‘Kings Park Special’?

  • Incredible floral display with bright red bottlebrush flowers.
  • Highly adaptable to different soils and conditions.
  • Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, ideal for sustainable gardening.
  • Wildlife magnet, attracting birds and beneficial insects.

With its striking flowers, resilience, and fast growth, Callistemon ‘Kings Park Special’ is a top choice for adding year-round color and life to your garden! 🌿🔥

$12.25$172.25 inc. GST

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Height: 20 - 180cm

There is No Limit to how many plants you buy:

Melbourne Metro deliveries cost $44.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 5 business days.

The Mornington Peninsula ** Mt Eliza to Portsea ** and Geelong deliveries cost $66.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 5 business days.

Outer Melbourne deliveries cost $132.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 7 business days.

Regional Victoria deliveries cost between $143.00 – $264.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 3 and 7 business days.

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