One of the best-known bottlebrush cultivars, 'Kings Park Special' produces large, vivid red flower spikes on a vigorous, upright shrub. It's a fast grower that makes an excellent screening plant or stand-alone specimen, and its abundant flowers are a strong drawcard for native birds. A dependable, hardy performer across most soil types.
Flowers: large, bright red spikes
Growth habit: upright, vigorous
Growth rate: fast
Position: full sun
Water needs: drought tolerant once established
Ideal for: screening, specimen planting, bird-attracting gardens
One of the best-known bottlebrush cultivars, 'Kings Park Special' produces large, vivid red flower spikes on a vigorous, upright shrub. It's a fast grower that makes an excellent screening plant or stand-alone specimen, and its abundant flowers are a strong drawcard for native birds. A dependable, hardy performer across most soil types.
Flowers: large, bright red spikes
Growth habit: upright, vigorous
Growth rate: fast
Position: full sun
Water needs: drought tolerant once established
Ideal for: screening, specimen planting, bird-attracting gardens
