Login
Natures Nectar®
NativePBR

Bottlebrush Slim™ 200MM

Callistemon viminalis 'CV01' Slim™

I am Bottlebrush Slim™. My family originated from NSW and Queensland.

Habit Shrub - Tall and Narrow
Plant family Myrtaceae
My naturally tall and very narrow habit provides landscape professionals and homeowners with the perfect bottlebrush solution for tight planting areas. A large number of flower buds develop in spring and will open to classic bright red bottlebrush blooms throughout spring, summer and later again in autumn. I make a reliably narrow screening hedge without maintenance. My flowers attract nectar feeding birds and beneficial insects.
I am popular and will make you happy because...
Naturally tall and narrow I am a good choice for tight locations and informal and formal screening hedges
I attract honey eaters, spinebills and other small birds for which I provide food and habitat
Throughout spring my bright red bottlebrush blooms are showy and prolific
Features
Ideal light: Full Sun to Part ShadeI thrive in full sun to part shade
Height: 3m Width: 1m(Can be kept trimmed to Height: 1.5m Width: 1m)(Size at point of sale approx. 80cm including pot)
Water needs: Low (once established)I need minimal water once established but do best with consistent moisture.
Well suited to coastal planting and I thrive in most soils including those that are occasionally water logged
Frost tolerance: High

Plant features

Cut flowers Coastal tolerant Handles wet/boggy spots Red flowers Green foliage Flowers Sep-Nov
Council planting lists On 1 council list

The species Callistemon viminalis is on these council lists. Councils usually mean plants grown from local seed, so check whether a selected form like this one suits your project.

  • 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
  • In pots and other containers
  • As a hedge or screening plant
  • In native and wildlife gardens
Tips for success

Prune after flowering to improve shape and maintain compact growth habit

Suggested spacing: 0.6m apart.

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

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

Planting & care

Help this plant thrive

Get personalised planting or care help →

Ongoing care

Low care in its natural narrow form. For a tidier hedge or formal shape, prune after flowering 1–3 times a year as needed.

Watering, mulch, feeding and pruning
Ask your retailer for Bottlebrush Slim™ 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.
Find a stockist Check Bunnings ↗

Searches this pot size on Bunnings. Select a store there to check availability; some plants may not be listed online.

Gardener reviews

No gardener reviews yet. Share your experience with this variety.

Reviews describe this variety across all pot sizes. Growing experiences vary with climate and care.

Write a review

Share your growing experience

Review Bottlebrush Slim™

Your experience can help another gardener choose with confidence.

Your review

Tell us about light, watering and time in your garden. We welcome positive and negative experiences. Please keep your review about the plant and leave out personal information.

Your details

No account or password is needed. Just add your details to send your review.

Your email and postcode stay private. Only authorised staff managing reviews can see them.

How would you like to appear?

Only your chosen public name or initials will be published.

All reviews are checked before publication. Privacy policy.

More from Natures Nectar®

Acacia Fettuccini
Natures Nectar®
Acacia Fettuccini
Acacia cognata 'Fettuccini'
140mm
Agonis Afterdark
Natures Nectar®
Agonis Afterdark
Agonis flexuosa 'Jervis Bay Afterdark'
200mm
Agonis Burgundy
Natures Nectar®
Agonis Burgundy
Agonis flexuosa Burgundy
200mm
Kings Park Special Bottlebrush
Natures Nectar®
Kings Park Special Bottlebrush
Callistemon 'Kings Park Special'
200mm

Bottlebrush Slim™

Callistemon viminalis 'CV01' Slim™

Natures Nectar® · Southern Plants

Pot size: 200mm

Product code: CALSLI20S

Bunnings Fineline: 0138497

Barcode: 9319711051807

Our plants are available through Bunnings, good retail nurseries, or via landscapers. We do not sell direct to the public. Ask your retailer for this Southern Plants plant and pot size; availability in individual stores varies.