bottlebrush 'Captain Cook'

How to Grow and Care for bottlebrush 'Captain Cook'

bottlebrush 'Captain Cook' · Callistemon viminalis 'Captain Cook'

Grow in a sheltered position in full sun with a moist but well-drained soil

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing bottlebrush 'Captain Cook'

bottlebrush 'Captain Cook'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in a sheltered position in full sun with a moist but well-drained soil

How to Water bottlebrush 'Captain Cook'?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for bottlebrush 'Captain Cook'?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for bottlebrush 'Captain Cook'?

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What Soil Is Best for bottlebrush 'Captain Cook'?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for bottlebrush 'Captain Cook'?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize bottlebrush 'Captain Cook'?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune bottlebrush 'Captain Cook'?

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.

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How to Propagate bottlebrush 'Captain Cook'?

Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant bottlebrush 'Captain Cook'?

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How to Care for bottlebrush 'Captain Cook' in Winter?

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How to Plant bottlebrush 'Captain Cook'?

Grow in a sheltered position in full sun with a moist but well-drained soil

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How to Repot bottlebrush 'Captain Cook'?

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How to Harvest bottlebrush 'Captain Cook'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insect, mealy bug and glasshouse red spider mite

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The Toxicity of bottlebrush 'Captain Cook'

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Attributes of bottlebrush 'Captain Cook'

Plant typeShrubs · Conservatory Greenhouse
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Callistemon viminalis 'Captain Cook'
Genus
Callistemon
Family
Myrtaceae
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