Callistemon ‘Candy Pink’ – Bottlebrush

Callistemon 'Candy Pink'
Callistemon 'Candy Pink'

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.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name: Candy Pink

Plant Type : Large shrub

Width : 2.5

Flowering Time : All year

Soil Type : Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage, Boggy poorly drained

Special Uses : Street tree, Erosion control, Bird nesting plant, Pollution tolerant, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Callistemon

Common Name : Bottlebrush

Height : 4

Flower Color : Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects