Callistemon Hybrid ‘Mary MacKillop’ (Mary MacKillop Bottlebrush)
Callistemon Hybrid ‘Mary MacKillop’ (Mary MacKillop Bottlebrush)
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Callistemon Hybrid ‘Mary MacKillop’ (Mary MacKillop Bottlebrush) is a hardy Australian native shrub prized for its vibrant red bottlebrush flowers, attractive green foliage, and reliable garden performance. Its colourful blooms create a striking seasonal display while attracting nectar-feeding birds and pollinators, making it a beautiful and wildlife-friendly choice for home gardens, streetscapes, native landscapes, and feature planting.
With its dense, slightly weeping habit and bright new growth, Callistemon Hybrid ‘Mary MacKillop’ (Mary MacKillop Bottlebrush) is ideal for use as a feature shrub, informal hedge, screen, large container plant, or mass planting. Tough, versatile, and low maintenance once established, this bottlebrush is a great option for customers wanting long-lasting colour, native appeal, and a dependable plant suited to a wide range of garden conditions.
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Mature height
1–2 metres
Mature width
1–1.5 metres
Spacing
1–1.5 metres apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Bright red bottlebrush flowers with green foliage and soft new growth
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring to summer
Sun tolerance
Full sun to partial shade
Maintenance
Low maintenance. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense growth. Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once established.
Root System
Dense, fibrous, moderately spreading root system. Suitable for general garden planting when given adequate space; avoid planting too close to pipes, drains, or hard structures.