Callistemon viminalis ‘Dawson River Weeper’ is a graceful, weeping form of bottlebrush with arching branches and masses of striking crimson cylindrical flowers. Its fine, narrow foliage and pendulous habit create a soft, elegant silhouette that suits informal screens, specimen planting, and cottage-style or native gardens.

Perfect for street verges, screening, hedging, informal windbreaks, or as a feature tree in containers. Tough, bird-attracting and low-maintenance, it’s well-suited to both domestic and commercial landscapes.

Care

Light: Prefers full sun for best flowering; tolerates light shade
Soil: Adapts to a range of soils but requires good drainage; tolerates sandy and loamy soils
Climate: Suited to warm temperate and subtropical climates; tolerates coastal exposure and moderate frost once established
Fertilising: Use a low-phosphorus native or slow-release fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy growth and flowering
Watering: Moderate water needs; drought-tolerant once established but benefits from regular watering in prolonged dry spells
Pruning & Maintenance: Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood; avoid heavy pruning into old wood

Height & Width: 4–6 m tall × 3–5 m wide (varies with growing conditions)

Callistemon ‘Wilderness White’ is a compact, evergreen shrub with fine green foliage and striking pure white bottlebrush flowers that bloom in spring and again in autumn. The bright white blooms create a beautiful contrast against the foliage and are highly attractive to birds, bees, and butterflies.

This versatile plant suits a range of garden styles, including modern native gardens, mixed borders, and coastal landscapes. It makes an excellent feature shrub, screen, or informal hedge and also grows well in large containers, offering year-round structure and seasonal bursts of colour.

Care

Light: Prefers full sun for best flowering, but will tolerate partial shade.
Soil: Grows in most well-drained soils, from sandy to loamy; tolerates slightly acidic to neutral conditions.
Climate: Withstands heat, dry summers, and wet winters. Coastal hardy and tolerates light frost.
Fertilising: Apply a low-phosphorus native fertiliser in spring and summer to promote flowering and healthy growth.
Watering: Water regularly during establishment, then reduce to occasional deep watering; drought tolerant once established.
Pruning & Maintenance: Lightly prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense new growth. Can handle harder pruning if rejuvenation is needed.

Height & Width: 3 m high x 2m wide.