Callistemon viminalis SLIM
- Mature size: 3m tall x 1-1.5m wide.
- Recommended spacing for screen: 60cm-1m apart.
- Ideal growing conditions: Full sun.
- Growth rate: Moderate.
Uses
Ideal for a native garden, feature shrub, informal short hedge, wildlife garden, or coastal planting.
Noteworthy
Australian native cultivar, very hardy evergreen shrub, low maintenance and attracts a variety of pollinators including birds and bees, enhances biodiversity in your garden.
Tolerant
Adapts to coastal conditions, can withstand pruning and light frost once established, and performs well in various soil types.
Colour/Growth form
Features a narrow growth habit with green foliage. Its red bottle brush flowers create a striking contrast, blooming throughout most of the year. Known for its elegant form and resilience, this Callistemon makes an excellent choice for narrow gardens and small native gardens.
What is Callistemon Slim?
Callistemon viminalis ‘SLIM’ is a striking narrow-growing bottlebrush perfect for tight spaces, hedging, or modern native gardens. This low-maintenance Australian native produces vibrant red flowers that attract birds and bees, enhancing garden biodiversity. With its slender form, evergreen foliage, and tolerance to coastal conditions, frost, and pruning, ‘SLIM’ is an ideal choice for stylish, space-saving native plantings.
How to care for Callistemon Slim
This Callistemon is low maintenance and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. It tolerates both dry spells and periods of wet soil, and copes well with light frost. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain its narrow, tidy shape.
