{"product_id":"melaleuca-viminalis-syn-callistemon","title":"Melaleuca viminalis (Syn. Callistemon)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eTransform your garden with the iconic \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003eWeeping Bottlebrush\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"\u003eMelaleuca viminalis\u003c\/i\u003e, formerly known as \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"98\"\u003eCallistemon viminalis\u003c\/i\u003e). Renowned for its graceful, cascading foliage and vibrant crimson red flower spikes, this Australian native tree creates an instant focal point while attracting native birds, bees, and butterflies to your backyard. Whether you're creating a fast-growing privacy hedge, a windbreak, or a feature shade tree, this hardy native thrives across diverse Australian climates—from coastal gardens to inland drought-prone regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e🌺 \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eVibrant Crimson Blooms:\u003c\/b\u003e Produces massive displays of fiery red brush-like flowers from spring through summer and sporadically throughout autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e🦜 \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eWildlife Magnet:\u003c\/b\u003e Rich in nectar, making it a favorite for honeyeaters, native bees, and pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e🌿 \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eGraceful Foliage:\u003c\/b\u003e Features long, soft green leaves on cascading, weeping branches that add movement and texture to landscape designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e💧 \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003eDrought \u0026amp; Heat Tolerant:\u003c\/b\u003e Extremely resilient once established, requiring minimal supplemental watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003e🛡️ \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eVersatile Landscape Use:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect as a standalone feature tree, screen, hedge, or riparian boundary plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eQuick Growing \u0026amp; Plant Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequirement \/ Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,0\"\u003eWeeping Bottlebrush, Callistemon viminalis, Captain Cook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,2,1,0\"\u003e☀️ Full Sun to Partial Shade (Best flowering in Full Sun)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,3,1,0\"\u003e💧 Low to Moderate (Regular watering when establishing; drought-hardy when mature)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,4,1,0\"\u003e🪴 Well-drained, moist soils; highly adaptable to clay, sandy loam, and seasonally wet soils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMature Height\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,5,1,0\"\u003e📏 4m – 8m (Can be kept lower with seasonal pruning)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMature Width\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,6,1,0\"\u003e↔️ 3m – 5m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHardiness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,7,1,0\"\u003e⚡ Frost tolerant once established; coastal \u0026amp; salt spray tolerant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,8,1,0\"\u003e✂️ Prune lightly after main flowering season to promote denser growth and extra blooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Queens Garden Centre","offers":[{"title":"200mm","offer_id":67717578129578,"sku":null,"price":43.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25LTR","offer_id":67717578162346,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100LTR","offer_id":67717578195114,"sku":null,"price":799.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/8483\/7802\/files\/Melaleucaviminalis_Syn.Callistemon.png?v=1792609581","url":"https:\/\/queensgardencentre.com.au\/products\/melaleuca-viminalis-syn-callistemon","provider":"Queens Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}