List of Callistemon cultivars Facts for Kids

Callistemon plants are often called bottlebrushes because their flowers look like the brushes used to clean bottles! These plants are native to Australia and are known for their bright, colourful flowers, usually red, pink, or yellow.

A cultivar is a special type of plant that people have grown or selected. It's like a specific "brand" or "variety" of a plant that has unique features. These features could be a certain flower colour, a different plant size, or how well it grows in certain places. Cultivars are often given special names, like 'Captain Cook' or 'Little John', to help people identify them.

What are Bottlebrush Cultivars?
- Popular Bottlebrush Varieties
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What are Bottlebrush Cultivars?

Bottlebrush plants are very popular in gardens around the world. People have created many different cultivars to get specific traits they like. For example, some cultivars might be smaller for a compact garden, while others might have a different flower colour or bloom at a special time of year.

The ACRA is an organisation in Australia that officially registers new plant cultivars. This helps keep track of all the different varieties and their unique characteristics.

Popular Bottlebrush Varieties

Here are some interesting bottlebrush cultivars that gardeners enjoy:

'Captain Cook'

This is a well-known bottlebrush cultivar. It's named after the famous explorer Captain James Cook. It's a popular choice for gardens because of its bright red flowers.

'Country Sprite'

This cultivar was registered in 1990. It grew from a seed of another cultivar called 'Glasshouse Country'.

'Dawson River Weeper'

This bottlebrush is a special form of Callistemon viminalis. It comes from the Dawson River area in Queensland, Australia. It's known for its weeping branches, meaning they hang down like a willow tree.

'Eureka'

'Eureka' is another bottlebrush cultivar that is often grown in gardens.

'Firebrand'

Registered in 1979, 'Firebrand' was originally known as 'Austraflora Firebrand'. It's a striking plant with vibrant flowers.

'Harkness'

This cultivar was registered in 1974. It's also sometimes called 'Gawler' or 'Gawler Hybrid'. It came from a seed of Callistemon citrinus way back in 1937.

'Jeffersii'

'Jeffersii' is another distinct bottlebrush variety.

'Kings Park Special'

This cultivar was registered in 1980. It was grown from a seed in Kings Park, Perth, a famous botanic garden in Western Australia.

'Lilacinus'

'Lilacinus' is a bottlebrush cultivar known for its unique flowers.

'Little John'

This is a dwarf bottlebrush, meaning it stays small. It was chosen by Ken Dunstan in Alstonville, New South Wales. Its small size makes it perfect for smaller gardens or pots.

'Smoked Salmon'

This cultivar was selected from a pink-flowering Callistemon pachyphyllus plant found near Runaway Bay, Queensland. It was first grown in 1976.

'Splendens'

'Splendens' is a type of Callistemon citrinus. It became very popular in 1970 under the name 'Endeavour'. It's known for its beautiful flowers.

'White Anzac'

This is a white-flowering bottlebrush. It was found growing naturally in New South Wales. Another cultivar called 'Moonbeam', registered in 1964, is actually the same plant as 'White Anzac'.