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Callistemon Dawson River Weeper
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Description:
Callistemon ‘Dawson River’ is a hardy, fast-growing bottlebrush featuring vibrant red flowers and lush green foliage. This large shrub to small tree is ideal for windbreaks, screening, and habitat gardens, attracting birds and pollinators. It thrives in a wide range of conditions, making it a versatile choice for Australian landscapes.
Flowers:
Striking red bottlebrush flowers bloom in spring and summer, with occasional spot flowering throughout the year. Rich in nectar, they attract bees, butterflies, and nectar-feeding birds.
Foliage:
Dense, bright green, lance-shaped leaves provide year-round interest and a lush appearance.
Fruit:
Woody seed capsules follow flowering, persisting on the plant for an extended period.
Form & Size:
A large shrub to small tree, reaching approximately 4–6m in height and 3–5m in width.
Growing Conditions:
- Position: Prefers full sun to part shade.
- Soil: Adaptable to most soil types, including clay and sandy soils. Tolerates wet and dry conditions.
- Climate: Suited to a variety of Australian climates, including coastal and inland regions.
- Watering: Tolerates both dry spells and wet conditions, making it suitable for flood-prone areas.
Uses:
- Excellent for screening, windbreaks, and habitat gardens.
- Suitable for large gardens, parks, and streetscapes.
- Great for erosion control along riverbanks and wetlands.
Maintenance:
- Low-maintenance and easy to grow.
- Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new blooms.
- Apply a slow-release native fertilizer in spring for optimal growth.
Notes:
- Bird and pollinator-friendly.
- Tolerates temporary waterlogging and drought conditions.
Companion Plants:
Pairs well with other natives like Grevillea, Melaleuca, and Lomandra for a water-wise landscape.
Common Name: Dawson River Bottlebrush
Botanical Name: Callistemon ‘Dawson River’
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin: Australia
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Plants & Pots come and go all year around.
- Plants are seasonal and sometimes we run out but have more batches coming along.
- Some Plants are not always in-store however we can either order it in or deliver it to your door. pending availability
- Available numbers change every hour of the day in store and where we grow so please check in with us on how many you are looking for
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- we will sometimes keep plants on our website to show you the description of how it grows and its specific characteristics. they may not be in stock all the time however we will keep it up online so when it comes in we wont have to reload products
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Where are our plants Grown and how do we grow them
- Plants are grown locally on the Sunshine Coast
- All outdoor plants are sun hardened and ready to grow
- Indoor plants are grown under 50% Shade and will transfer perfectly to indoor use
- Orchids are also grown under 50% Shade and are best brought indoors during flowering for show then returned back into a shaded area until the following flowering time
- we are Qualified horticulturists, greenkeeper as well as Qualified landscape Construction with over 35 years experience in the industry. We use Quality products and materials to grow all our plants.
- Visit us instore and get the right advice the first time to make your plants succeed
How to Look after your plants like we do
- When using any Garden Care products or Fertilisers we always recommend reading the label before use
- We recommend using Earthlife crushed rock mineral on all plants when planting in the ground or in Pots.
- When planting in Pots in Our garden centre we use Rocky Point potting mixes to plant all our plants
- If planting in the ground we also recommend that you use Rocky Point garden soil around your plants at the time of planting
49 Caloundra Road
49 Caloundra Road
Caloundra West QLD 4551
Australia
0459150799
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