CALLISTEMON KING PARK

Botanical Name: Callistemon viminalis ‘King Park’
Common Names: King Park Bottlebrush, Weeping Bottlebrush
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils; adaptable to sandy, loamy, and clay soils
Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Foliage: Narrow, deep green leaves with a slightly weeping form; evergreen and dense
Flowers: Vivid red bottlebrush-shaped blooms appear in abundance in spring and intermittently throughout the year
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

Uses:

Ornamental Plant:
Callistemon ‘King Park’ is admired for its striking red flowers and graceful, arching form, adding bold color and movement to garden beds, hedges, and feature plantings.

Xeriscaping:
Ideal for water-wise landscapes, this variety thrives with minimal irrigation while offering year-round interest.

Pollinator-Friendly Plant:
Its nectar-rich flowers attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, contributing to a biodiverse and vibrant garden ecosystem.

Benefits:

Drought Tolerance:
Performs well in hot, dry conditions once established, reducing the need for frequent watering.

Low Maintenance:
Hardy, pest-resistant, and easy to shape with light pruning; maintains a tidy, attractive form.

Ecological Contribution:
Supports pollinators and beneficial insects with frequent flowering cycles.

Seasonal Color:
Provides bursts of red floral color throughout much of the year, contrasting beautifully with its lush green foliage.

Cold Hardy:
Tolerates light frosts and adapts to a variety of warm and temperate climates.

Callistemon ‘King Park’ is a fast-growing, colorful shrub or small tree that brings lasting impact and ecological value to sustainable landscapes. Its graceful habit, brilliant flowers, and drought resistance make it a standout in both formal and naturalistic garden designs.