A medium shrub that is incredibly adaptable. It will grow on a range of soil types and positions. The large flower spikes are a lovely dark pink colour and are borne in flushes virtually all year round after a flush of new growth happens. To encourage a flush of new growth, prune into semi hardwood stems, which will also ensure more dense plant growth.
Callistemon ‘Candy Pink’ – Bottlebrush
Plant Information
Plant Type - Large shrub
Common Name - Bottlebrush
Scientific Name - Callistemon
Family - Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name - Candy Pink
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 3
Maximum Height - 4
Minimum Width - 2
Maximum Width - 2.5
Flower Colour - Pink
Flowering Time - All year
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Spreading
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage, Boggy poorly drained
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Hedge, Screen, Windbreak
Special Uses - Street tree, Erosion control, Bird nesting plant, Pollution tolerant, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
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