Callistemon citrinus x viminalis 'KPS' - Bottle Brush

• Screening or Privacy
• Shrubs
• Rural Property Planting
• Revegetation or Regeneration
• Council or Civic Landscapes
• Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots

Callistemon citrinus x viminalis 'KPS' - Bottle Brush works in an:

• Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
• Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
• Wildlife Garden – planting to attract birds, bees, and pollinators.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.

Callistemon citrinus x viminalis 'KPS' - Bottle Brush is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 3m - 5m Approximately

Mature Width: 2m – 3m

Callistemon citrinus x viminalis 'KPS' - Bottle Brush is expected to grow Approx. 50 – 80 cm per year.

Callistemon citrinus x viminalis 'KPS' - Bottle Brush is expected to grow Approx. 50 – 80 cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Fast Growth Rate

Is Callistemon citrinus x viminalis 'KPS' - Bottle Brush frost tolerant?

Callistemon citrinus x viminalis 'KPS' - Bottle Brush is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

• Tropical QLD (Cairns, Townsville)
• Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Callistemon ‘KPS’ produces masses of bright red bottlebrush flowers from spring through summer, with a lighter repeat flowering in autumn. The vivid blooms form at the ends of the branches, creating a bold, eye-catching display that contrasts beautifully with its soft, pendulous foliage.

Does Callistemon citrinus x viminalis 'KPS' - Bottle Brush flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Summer
• Spring
• Sporadic

Flower Type:

• Fluffy

Flower Colour:

Red

Yes

Callistemon citrinus x viminalis 'KPS' - Bottle Brush is Native to A selected hybrid of Callistemon citrinus and Callistemon viminalis, both native to eastern Australia where they grow naturally along streams, forests, and open woodlands.

Its nectar-rich flowers attract honeyeaters, native bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects, while the dense foliage provides shelter and nesting opportunities for small birds. Its extended flowering season helps support pollinators across much of the year.

Callistemon citrinus x viminalis 'KPS' - Bottle Brush will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Callistemon ‘KPS’ performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions. It tolerates poorer soils but may struggle in heavy clay or waterlogged areas unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then reduce watering as the tree matures and develops its characteristic high drought resilience.

Is Callistemon citrinus x viminalis 'KPS' - Bottle Brush Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Callistemon ‘KPS’ develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry and coastal environments and maintains reliable flowering and strong foliage cover with minimal supplementary watering.