Callistemon Green Bottlebrush 140mm pot
๐ฟโจ Callistemon viridiflorus โ Green Bottlebrush โจ๐ฟ
The Green Bottlebrush is a hardy native shrub with unusual greenish-yellow bottlebrush flowers and a naturally dense habit โ a brilliant choice for wildlife-friendly gardens, screening, and tough cool-climate planting. ๐๐ฟ
๐ฑ Size & Pot
โ๏ธ 140mm pot โ a great planting size ready to establish quickly ๐ฑ
โ๏ธ Naturally bushy shrub form; ideal for feature planting or informal screening
โ๏ธ Sun & Soil
โ๏ธ Full sun to part shade โ๏ธ๐ค๏ธ
โ๏ธ Well-drained soil; adaptable to a range of soil types once established ๐ฑ
โ๏ธ Drought and frost tolerant once established โ๏ธ๐ง
๐ Foliage & Seasonal Changes
โ๏ธ Fine green evergreen foliage for year-round structure and texture ๐ฟโจ
โ๏ธ Unusual green to greenish-yellow bottlebrush flowers add a soft native look ๐๐ผ
โ๏ธ Evergreen โ reliable colour and coverage through every season
๐ณ Growth Habit & Mature Size
โ๏ธ Dense, upright to rounded habit; great for natural screening and habitat planting ๐ฟโ
โ๏ธ Grows approx. 2โ4m tall ร 2โ3m wide
โ๏ธ Responds well to light pruning after flowering to keep it dense and tidy โ๏ธ๐ฟ
๐ก Special Characteristics
โ๏ธ Unusual flower colour makes it a standout among bottlebrush varieties ๐โจ
โ๏ธ Excellent for attracting birds, bees, and pollinators ๐ฆ๐
โ๏ธ Tough Australian native for exposed and cooler sites ๐ช๐ฟ
โ๏ธ Great for habitat planting, informal hedges, and low-maintenance gardens โ
โ๏ธ Hardy and reliable once established, even in challenging conditions โ๏ธ๐ฑ
๐ธ Planting Ideas
โ๏ธ Plant as a feature native shrub in a sunny garden bed for something a little different ๐ฟ๐ก
โ๏ธ Use as an informal screen or shelter shrub along boundaries ๐ณ๐ฟ
โ๏ธ Add to wildlife gardens where you want bird-attracting flowers and dense cover ๐ฆ๐
โ๏ธ Pair with grevilleas, westringias, and lomandras for a hardy low-maintenance native look ๐พ๐ฟ
