Callistemon sieberi

Size: 40cm/45L
Sale price$250.00

Callistemon sieberi, commonly known as the River Bottlebrush, is a resilient Australian native shrub known for its soft-textured, linear foliage and pale yellow to creamy-white bottlebrush flowers. These eye-catching blooms appear in spring and attract birds and pollinators, adding biodiversity to the garden.

They look excellent when planted along waterways, in native gardens, or used as informal screens. Callistemon sieberithrives in full sun to part shade, tolerates frost and occasional waterlogging, and adapts well to both moist and drier conditions with minimal maintenance.


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Expected Growth Pear Year

Approx. 30 – 60 cm per year

Evergreen/ Deciduous

Evergreen (foliage year round)

Frost Tolerance

Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

Sunlight Tolerance
  • Full Sun
Form & Shape

Callistemon sieberi is considered:

  • Shrub
  • Spreading
  • Upright
Australian Native?

Yes

Flowering Information

Flower Colour: Yellow

Flower Type:

  • Fluffy

Flowering Period

  • Summer
  • Spring
Foliage Type / Shape
  • Fine

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I enhance the flowering of Callistemon sieberi? Regular pruning and a balanced fertilizer can boost flowering.
  • Is it salt-tolerant? Yes, Callistemon sieberi can tolerate mild salt conditions, making it suitable for coastal plantings.

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Planting Guide

Plant Spacing

Hedging & Screening: Plant 1 m apart for a dense hedge.

Feature Tree: Plant 1.5 m – 2.5 m apart to allow for natural shaping.

Avenue Planting Trees: Not typically used.

How to Plant Callistemon sieberi

How to Plant Callistemon sieberi

  1. Site Selection: Opt for a spot with well-drained soil, although it tolerates wet conditions.
  2. Soil Preparation: Enrich soil with organic compost for better growth.
  3. Hole Digging: Dig a hole roughly twice the size of the root ball.
  4. Planting: Position the Callistemon in the hole, ensuring it's level, backfill with soil, and water generously.

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

  • 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
  • 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
  • 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
  • 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
  • 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
  • 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
  • 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
  • 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
  • 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
  • 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
  • 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
  • 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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