Callistemon 'Sweet Burst'

A compact, fine-leaf bottlebrush offering a soft and delicate display of baby pink flowers tipped with gold through spring and into summer. 'Sweet Burst'™ adds a cheerful pastel accent to gardens and hedges, while attracting bees, butterflies, and native birds with its nectar-rich blooms.

Key Features

• Produces masses of soft baby pink flowers with golden tips during spring and early summer
• Fine mid-green foliage forms a neat, dense habit requiring little to no pruning
• Flowers appear early in the season compared to many other Callistemon varieties
• Excellent bee and bird attractor, providing habitat and nectar
• Naturally compact, ideal for low hedges, mixed borders, and smaller gardens

Growth & Care

Size: 0.9 – 1.2 m high x 0.9 – 1.2 m wide.

Position: Full sun to part shade; performs best in a bright, open position.

Soil: Adapts to most soil types, including clay and sandy loam, provided they are well-drained.

Water: Water well during the first 12 weeks; drought tolerant once established.

Frost tolerance: Handles light frosts effectively.

Pruning: Requires minimal maintenance; prune lightly every 2–3 years to maintain a compact form.

Fertiliser: Use a low-phosphorus native slow-release fertiliser in spring to boost flowering and growth.

Landscaping Uses

Perfect for low hedging, mixed native borders, mass planting, and feature pots, 'Sweet Burst'™ fits beautifully into contemporary and cottage-style gardens alike. Its soft colour complements grevilleas, westringias, kangaroo paws, and other native textures.