A compact growing, free flowering small to medium shrub. It has masses of mauve tinged flowers in spring and summer. A great feature or screen plant, bird attracting. Tolerates frost. Good for a wide range of soils, from acid to alkaline. Very hardy.
Plant Type - Large shrub
Common Name - Bottlebrush
Scientific Name - Callistemon
Family - Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name - Mauve Mist
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 2
Maximum Height - 4
Minimum Width - 2
Maximum Width - 4
Flower Colour -
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Spreading
Life Span -
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Screen, Windbreak
Special Uses - Bonsai, Street tree, Erosion control, Bird nesting plant, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
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