Type and Habit: A dense lightly weeping medium shrub.
Average Height:  2 – 2.5m x 1 – 2m
Soil:  Thrives in moist sandy or clay-loam soils, mulch well and fertilise annually in spring.
Aspect:  Full sun or light shade, tolerates mild frost.
Foliage: Glossy mid green leaves and lettuce green new growth. Prune spent flowers in summer regularly to promote autumn flowering. Prune harder occasionally to maintain shape or for hedge development.
Flowers: Large cardinal red, bird attracting brushes highlight the foliage in spring and summer.
Uses: Plant as specimens or groups in gardens or streetscapes, as hedges, or in a large tub.
Features:  A hardy native with an eye catching floral display, bird attracting, coastal gardens, needs little additional watering once established. The Sisters of St Joseph benefit financially from every Callistemon ‘Mary MacKillop’ sold, and assists their work in helping people in need.
Approximate height in pot: 30-40cm