Callistemon viminalis 'Weeping Callistemon', Plant Profile and growing conditions

Callistemon viminalis are mainly from Coastal areas of Queensland. Commonly called the 'Weeping Callistemon' C. viminalis has a range of cultivars from dwarf to small to medium shrubs.

Callistemon viminalis 'weeping bottlebrush'.

Originally from coastal areas of Queensland Callistemon viminalis or 'weeping bottlebrush' is a small to medium shrub used in landscaping for the masses of flowers in spring - autumn.

Cultivars include: C. viminalis 'Captain Cook' a smaller form reaching 2m, C. viminalis 'Prolific' a fast growing form to 4m and C. viminalis 'Little John' a dwarf form.

All C. viminalis species and cultivars grow well in a free draining soil and full sun to part shade.

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