Callistemon Dawson River Weeper 5 L Pot
AU$28.00
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Product Details
Callistemon ‘Dawson River Weeper’
Common Name: Dawson River Weeper Bottlebrush
Description
Callistemon ‘Dawson River Weeper’ is a graceful, evergreen Australian native tree with an elegant weeping habit and narrow green foliage. From spring to summer, it produces masses of brilliant crimson-red bottlebrush flowers that attract nectar-feeding birds, bees, and butterflies. Its pendulous branches create a striking feature, making it an excellent choice for larger gardens, parks, streetscapes, and waterwise landscapes.
Features
- Elegant weeping growth habit
- Masses of bright crimson-red bottlebrush flowers
- Flowers from spring through summer, with occasional repeat flowering
- Attracts birds, bees, and butterflies
- Evergreen with fine green foliage
- Drought tolerant once established
- Low maintenance
- Suitable for coastal gardens
Height & Width
- Height: 5–8 m
- Width: 3–5 m
Landscaping Importance
- Excellent feature or specimen tree
- Ideal for parks, streetscapes, and larger home gardens
- Provides light shade with an attractive weeping form
- Perfect for native, wildlife, and waterwise gardens
- Suitable for planting near ponds or open lawn areas
- Creates year-round interest with graceful foliage and vibrant flowers
Care in Perth
- Position: Full sun for best flowering.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained soil but adapts to sandy, loamy, and clay soils.
- Water: Water regularly during establishment. Once established, it is drought tolerant but benefits from occasional deep watering during long dry periods.
- Fertiliser: Apply a slow-release, low-phosphorus fertiliser suitable for Australian native plants in spring.
- Pruning: Lightly prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense growth.
- Tolerance: Performs well in Perth’s hot, dry summers, tolerates light frost, and adapts to coastal conditions.
Root System
Callistemon ‘Dawson River Weeper’ has a moderately spreading, non-invasive root system under normal garden conditions. It is suitable for residential gardens when planted at least 3–5 metres away from buildings, swimming pools, and underground pipes.
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