| Botanical name | Callistemon viminalis |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February March September October November December The bright red flower spikes, occur between spring and summer. Peak flowering time is late spring and it is common for the species to flowe |
| Common name(s) | Weeping bottlebrush |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Forms pendent branches with green leaves. |
| Uses in landscape design | Use Callistemon viminalis as a screen plant, as a specimen tree, in waterlogged conditions or to control erosion. It also makes a great lawn specimen, but should not be exposed to severe salt spray in coastal situations. |
| Soil conditions | Well drained , Fertile |
| Wildlife attractions | birds , butterflies |
| Interesting info | The word Callistemon comes from the Greek, kallistos, most beautiful and stema, a stamen; viminalis comes from the Latin, vimen meaning a long flexible shoot or osier. |
Callistemon viminalis (Weeping bottlebrush)
- Botanical name: Callistemon viminalis
- Common name(s): Weeping bottlebrush
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials, Trees
Plant description:
A shrub or small tree. It is native Australia where it often occurs along watercourses. Normal Weeping Bottlebrush grow up to 8 metres in height and have pendent branches with green leaves. The bright red flower spikes, occur between spring and summer. Flowers attract nectar loving birds and butterflies. Peak flowering time is late spring and it is common for the species to flower in spring and autumn or bear small numbers of flowers all year. New growth emerges from the ends of the inflorescence and the young leaves have bronze-coloured hairs. C. viminalis will grow in waterlogged soils and will tolerate shady conditions.
Family: Myrtaceae
Synonym: Melaleuca viminalis
Botanical Pronunciation: kal-LIS-tem-on vi-mi-NAL-is
Callistemon viminalis requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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January February March September October November December
The bright red flower spikes, occur between spring and summer. Peak flowering time is late spring and it is common for the species to flower in spring and autumn or bear small numbers of flowers all year. Flowers attract nectar loving birds and butterflies.
Forms pendent branches with green leaves.
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