Callistemon hybrida Candy Pink
Botanical Name: Callistemon hybrida Candy Pink
Common Names: Bottlebrush,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Shrub Like
Description:
A tough little Australian native shrub that can tolerate a range of soil conditions including boggy soils. It is frost hardy and will grow to around 3m tall. It produces a mass of beautiful red-pink flowers, fading to pink throughout the year. Attracts native bird life. Prefers full sun to part shade.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Costal Garden, Feature, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Wind Break
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Psyllids
Plant Care
TBA
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: All Year
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: High