CALLISTEMON VINIMALIS CAPTAIN COOK

Botanical Name:
Callistemon viminalis ‘Captain Cook’

Common Names:
Bottlebrush, Weeping Bottlebrush, Captain Cook

Light Requirements:
Full sun

Soil Requirements:
Well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, and slightly clay substrates

Water Needs:
Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

Foliage:
Narrow, weeping, lance-shaped green leaves with a fine texture; aromatic when crushed

Flowers:
Brilliant red, brush-like flower spikes bloom profusely in spring and summer, attracting birds and pollinators

Growth Rate:
Moderate

Uses:

Ornamental Plant:
Callistemon viminalis ‘Captain Cook’ is admired for its graceful, weeping habit and striking red blooms, adding color and elegance to gardens and landscapes.

Hedges and Borders:
Ideal for informal hedges, screens, and borders, providing seasonal interest and privacy.

Accent Plant:
Its vibrant flowers and elegant form make it a standout specimen in containers, courtyards, and mixed plantings.

Benefits:

• Pollinator Friendly: Flowers attract birds, bees, and butterflies.

• Low Maintenance: Hardy, pest-resistant, and responds well to pruning.

• Year-Round Interest: Evergreen foliage maintains structure and appeal outside of flowering season.

• Drought and Heat Tolerant: Thrives in sunny, dry climates once established.

• Versatile: Suitable for coastal gardens, urban spaces, and large containers.

Callistemon viminalis ‘Captain Cook’ is a hardy, graceful shrub that combines beauty and adaptability. Its vivid flowers, elegant foliage, and low maintenance needs make it an ideal plant for sustainable and colorful landscape designs.