Callistemon viminalis 'Captain Cook'
bottlebrush 'Captain Cook' ( syn. Callistemon 'Captain Cook' )
A highly favoured shrubby cultivar known for its dense, evergreen foliage and striking bright red bottlebrush flowers, reaching up to...
2 litre pot
£24.99
available to order from late spring
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Plant description
A highly favoured shrubby cultivar known for its dense, evergreen foliage and striking bright red bottlebrush flowers, reaching up to 15cm (6in) in length. Blooming abundantly in both spring and summer, these vibrant spikes also serve as exceptional cut flowers. With its compact growth, 'Captain Cook' proves versatile, fitting seamlessly into borders, low hedges, or screens, making it an ideal choice for smaller gardens. Additionally, it boasts resistance to both deer and disease, ensuring its enduring beauty in any landscape.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
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Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Callistemon viminalis Captain Cook:
Tip prune young plants to encourage bushy growth. Established plants should be pruned in stages over two or three summers, cutting back older wood to younger, outward-facing shoots immediately after flowering. Protect from low temperatures and waterlogged conditions.
