Bottlebrush 'Captain Cook', Callistemon 'Captain Cook', Melaleuca viminalis 'Captain Cook'
Callistemon viminalis ‘Captain Cook’ (Bottlebrush) is a dense, rounded, evergreen shrub with small, narrow leaves and bright red, bottlebrush flowers, up to 6 in. long (15 cm), in spring and summer. The blooms are a copious source of nectar for birds and hummingbirds. They also make excellent cut flowers. Compact, this Callistemon selection is suitable for borders, low hedges or screens. Perfect for small gardens.
Hardiness |
10 - 11 |
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Heat Zones |
10 - 11 |
Climate Zones | 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Myrtaceae |
Genus | Callistemon, Melaleuca |
Common names | Bottlebrush |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
Spread | 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
Spacing | 36" - 60" (90cm - 150cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, City and Courtyard |
Hardiness |
10 - 11 |
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Heat Zones |
10 - 11 |
Climate Zones | 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Myrtaceae |
Genus | Callistemon, Melaleuca |
Common names | Bottlebrush |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
Spread | 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
Spacing | 36" - 60" (90cm - 150cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, City and Courtyard |
How many Callistemon viminalis ‘Captain Cook’ (Bottlebrush) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Callistemon viminalis ‘Captain Cook’ (Bottlebrush) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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