An iconic, compact variety of bottlebrush, Callistemon Captain Cook is admired for its brilliant red, bottlebrush-shaped flowers that appear profusely from spring through to autumn. With its dense, bushy form and slightly pendulous branches, it serves as a striking feature shrub, hedge, or container specimen. The fine, narrow foliage adds a soft texture, while its vigorous flowering and tidy growth habit make it highly versatile for formal and informal landscapes alike. This cultivar responds exceptionally well to pruning, which is best undertaken after flowering to maintain its compact shape and encourage repeat blooming.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 1-1.5m x width 1-1.5m