Botanical name
Callistemon viminalis ‘Macarthur’
Common name
Bottlebrush, Macarthur Bottlebrush
Bottlebrush plant description
Callistemons are Australian native plants consisting of very hardy trees and shrubs. There are many hybrids available of various flower colour and size.
Callistemon viminalis ‘Macarthur’ has a compact growth habit reaching 1.8m in height and 1.5m wide. It produces the very distinctive bottlebrush flowers in a deep red colour from September through to November each year. Spot flowering can also occur in Autumn making them a favourite with nectar and pollen feeding birds.
Callistemon viminalis ‘Macarthur’ has a weeping growth habit.
Climate
Temperate, sub-tropical, tropical
Plant cultivation and care
Bottlebrushes are very adaptable plants that will tolerate average conditions. Ideally though, they thrive in a full sun position in moist, well drained soil. Water well until established. Tolerates light frost.
Propagate from tip cuttings taken in Autumn.
Plant use
Street trees, native gardens, dry gardens, shrubberies
Pruning
After flowering, cut back the spent flowers to encourage new growth and increased blooms during the following flowering season.
Pests and diseases
Callistemon Sawfly can cause serious damage to foliage.
