Native

Kings Park Special Bottlebrush 200MM

Callistemon 'Kings Park Special'

I am Kings Park Special Bottlebrush. My family originated from Australia.

Habit Shrub - Bird and bee attracting

Plant family Myrtaceae

I am Kings Park Special Bottlebrush, an Australian native with red bottlebrush flowers in spring, summer and autumn. My flowers attract nectar-feeding birds and other native wildlife. My dense form and quick growth make me suitable for screening hedges. I grow to 3m high and wide and thrive in full sun to part shade. I need minimal water once established and suit coastal planting and most soils, including those that are occasionally waterlogged. Remove spent flower brushes to help keep me bushy and encourage more flowers. Plant me 2m apart.

I am popular and will make you happy because...

My prolific and stunning blooms are the reddest of reds appearing in spring, summer and autumn

I am a magnet for nectar feeding birds and other native wildlife

My dense form and quick growth habit makes me ideal for screening hedges

Features

Ideal light: Full Sun to Part ShadeI thrive in full sun to part shade

Height: 3m Width: 3m(Size at point of sale approx. 80cm including pot)

Water needs: Low (once established)I need minimal water once established

Suitable for coastal planting, I grow in most soils including those that are occasionaly water logged

Frost tolerance: Medium

Plant features

Red flowers Green foliage Flowers Sep-Nov

Council planting lists On 1 council list

Listed in these Victorian councils' published plant lists.

City of Greater Dandenong
Recommended for landscape plans: Landscape Plan Guidelines: recommended species (Small tree, native) Source

From each council's website, checked 26 Oct 2026. Councils update their lists from time to time, so check the source before planting on council land or for a planning permit. Find your council's lists

Plant me:

In garden beds and general landscaping
As a hedge or screening plant
In native and wildlife gardens

Tips for success

I trim well. Spent brushes can be removed which will help me stay bushy and flower more often

Suggested spacing: 2m apart.

Full Sun to Part Shade (4+ hours of direct sun)

Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.

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Ask your retailer for Kings Park Special Bottlebrush by Southern Plants. Our plants are available through Bunnings, good retail nurseries, or via landscapers. We do not sell direct to the public. Availability in individual stores varies; contact your retailer before visiting.

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