Position
Full sun to semi shade. Best flowering in full sun.
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Mary Mackillop Bottlebrush - Callistemon hybrida ‘Mary Mackillop’
Vivid red flowering native shrub named in honour of Australia’s first Saint. A hardy, bird attracting hedge or screen for Melbourne gardens.
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Quick Facts
Size
Approx. 2-4m high × 1-2m wide. Dense upright form.
Water
Low once established, water regularly while young.
Uses
Hedging, screening, habitat planting, native gardens, and containers.
Description
'Mary Mackillop’ is a striking Australian native Bottlebrush known for its vivid scarlet flowers that attract flocks of honeyeaters throughout spring and summer. Named after Australia’s first Saint, it combines beauty and resilience. Thriving in both wet and dry soils, performing well in coastal sites, and tolerating moderate frost. Its dense green foliage provides excellent shelter for small birds, making it ideal for wildlife gardens or feature screening in suburban landscapes.
Key Features:
Growing & Care Guide
- Soil: Grows well in well drained soils, tolerates sandy and clay loams.
- Light: Full sun to semi shade, ensures best flowering performance.
- Watering: Water moderately during establishment, drought tolerant once mature.
- Fertiliser: Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in spring.
- Maintenance: Light prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
- Flowering: Spring and summer, with occasional flushes in warm climates.
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Mary Mackillop Bottlebrush - Callistemon hybrida ‘Mary Mackillop’
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