bottlebrush 'Captain Cook'
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Captain Cook' is a dense, rounded shrub with narrow, evergreen leaves. Bright red, bottlebrush flowers 10-15cm long are produced from early summer to autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- bottlebrush 'Captain Cook' (Callistemon viminalis 'Captain Cook')
- Genus
- Callistemon
- Family
- Myrtaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of bottlebrush 'Captain Cook'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of bottlebrush 'Captain Cook'
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bottlebrush 'Captain Cook' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate from semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in a sheltered position in full sun with a moist but well-drained soil
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Common pests and 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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