COMMERCIAL NURSERY – NATIVE SHRUB
Callistemon ‘Mary Mackillop’ – Mary MacKillop
Bottlebrush
A dense lightly weeping medium shrub with glossy leaves and lettuce green new growth. Plant as specimens or groups in gardens or streetscapes, as hedges, and looks spectacular in a large tub. It is a cross between Callistemon viminalis ‘Hannah Ray’ and Callistemon citrinus ‘Endeavour’
Uses: Screening will give a brilliant flowering display over many months, and supply a constant flush of nectar for honeyeaters.
DIMENSIONS | FLOWERING
Dimensions: Height: 2 – 2.5 metres | Width: 1-2m
Flowering: Flowers red flowers in the Spring to Summer
ASPECT | SOIL TYPE
Aspect: Grows in Sunny, Light shade & Half shade and tolerates light frost
Soil type: Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil. Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
PLANTING RATES | MAINTENANCE
Planting rates:
Maintenance: Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
SIZES | AVAILABILITY
Available sizes: tubes & 140mm pots
Availability: contact Bluedale Wholesale Nursery for current availability list or to discuss our pre-grow commercial plant service.
