Callistemon ‘Wilderness White’ Bottlebrush

Callistemon ‘Wilderness White’ is a compact, evergreen shrub with fine green foliage and striking pure white bottlebrush flowers that bloom in spring and again in autumn. The bright white blooms create a beautiful contrast against the foliage and are highly attractive to birds, bees, and butterflies.

This versatile plant suits a range of garden styles, including modern native gardens, mixed borders, and coastal landscapes. It makes an excellent feature shrub, screen, or informal hedge and also grows well in large containers, offering year-round structure and seasonal bursts of colour.

Care

Light: Prefers full sun for best flowering, but will tolerate partial shade.
Soil: Grows in most well-drained soils, from sandy to loamy; tolerates slightly acidic to neutral conditions.
Climate: Withstands heat, dry summers, and wet winters. Coastal hardy and tolerates light frost.
Fertilising: Apply a low-phosphorus native fertiliser in spring and summer to promote flowering and healthy growth.
Watering: Water regularly during establishment, then reduce to occasional deep watering; drought tolerant once established.
Pruning & Maintenance: Lightly prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense new growth. Can handle harder pruning if rejuvenation is needed.

Height & Width: 3 m high x 2m wide.