Callistemon 'Kings Park Special'

Label description

Large shrub 3-4mH x 3-4mW, vigorous and very dense, with narrow leaves. Bright red bottle-brush flowers in spring. Tolerant of variable soil moisture. Needs sunshine. Coast tolerant. Bird attracting.

Family

Myrtaceae

Genus

Callistemon

Species

'Kings Park Special'

Form

Parentage

Possibly C. citrinus x C. viminalis

Category

Large Shrub

Distribution

Height

3-4 metres

Width

3-4 metres

Suggested use

Screen

Drainage

Most Soils

Frost tolerance

Tolerates -7 degrees

Flowering months

September to November

Sun tolerance

Full Sun

Flower colour

Red

Rating

J.Carter (1), B.Stocks (2), J.Chalker (3)