Callistemon ‘Kings Park’
Callistemon citrinus 'Kings Park
Large bright dark red flowers in spring and summer on a large shrub. Prunes well. Makes a wildlife friendly privacy hedge or simply a feature in yuor garden. It has attractive furrowed bark.
Attracts bees, other insects and nectar eating birds. A winner.
Type of Plant
Tall Shrub
Size
3m-5m tall x 2m spread
Flower Structure
Stiff brushes of many flowers
Flower Colour
Red
Flowers When?
Summer, Spring
Leaves
Long narrow leaves
Light Levels
Full Sun, Light Shade
Soil Types
Acid to neutral sandy, Loam, Clay loam, Sandy, Red volcanic, Light forest soil, Clay, Sandy loam
Soil Moisture
Well Drained
Garden Use
Garden Filler, Feature, Hedge, Screen, Mass plantings, Play ground friendly, Wind break
Care
Low maintanance
Special Features
erosion control, pollution tolerant, fast growing, bird nesting, prunes well
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Other Insects, Nectar Eating Birds, Lizards
Family
Myrtaceae
Cultivars, Hybrids, Varieties
History, meaning of the name
Named for the famous botanic gardens in Perth WA.
Distribution
Australain hybrid