
All-Time Favourite Compact Natives for Small Hedges, Borders and Topiary
Description:
Callistemon viminalis ‘Little Silver’ PBR is a compact, fine-leaved native shrub with striking silver-grey foliage and a tidy, naturally rounded habit. Known for its soft texture and subtle elegance, this variety is ideal for modern native gardens, borders, and low-maintenance landscapes. Its unique foliage colour provides excellent contrast year-round, especially when paired with flowering or darker green plants.
Flowers:
Soft red bottlebrush flowers may appear in spring and summer, adding a splash of seasonal colour and attracting nectar-feeding birds and insects.
Foliage:
Narrow, soft silver-grey leaves give the plant its name and distinctive appearance. The foliage maintains its colour year-round and adds a soft, textural element to garden designs.
Fruit:
Typical woody seed capsules may form after flowering, remaining inconspicuous within the foliage.
Form & Size:
Compact, rounded shrub growing approximately 1–1.2m high and 1m wide.
Growing Conditions:
Position: Prefers full sun to part shade.
Soil: Tolerates a wide range of well-drained soils, including sandy and clay types.
Climate: Suited to most Australian climates, including coastal and frost-prone areas.
Watering: Drought-tolerant once established. Requires occasional deep watering in extended dry periods.
Uses:
Ideal for borders, low hedging, and native garden beds.
Excellent for coastal gardens and modern minimalist landscapes.
Suitable for pots, small gardens, and wildlife-friendly planting schemes.
Maintenance:
Very low-maintenance.
Light pruning after flowering encourages density and shape.
Apply a low-phosphorus native fertiliser in spring if needed.
Notes:
Bird and pollinator-friendly.
Tolerates wind, drought, and salt-laden coastal air.
Provides unique year-round colour and soft texture.
Companion Plants:
Combines well with Lomandra, Grevillea, Westringia, and Dianella for a balanced, water-wise landscape.
Common Name: Little Silver Bottlebrush
Botanical Name: Callistemon viminalis ‘Little Silver’ PBR
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin: Australia (cultivar)
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