Botanical Name: Callistemon pallidus Rosy Morn
Common Names: Lemon Bottlebrush,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Dense, Shrub Like, Upright
Description:
These pink-&-silver flowerbuds emerge in early spring off this small dense shrub. It requires a sunny spot, well drained to moist soils of clay loam or sand (neutral to acid pH). Frost is no problem and a moderately sheltered coastal situation is fine. Regular clipping will maintain a continual flush of silver new growth.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Costal Garden, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Myrtlepest And Disease Rust
Cultural Notes: Plant in moist well drained soil and apply an organic mulch. Fertilise with a native specific fertiliser. Prune after flowering to keep desired shape and encourage new blooms. Images and information supplied by Austraflora.
Plant Care
Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Purple
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: TBA
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