pink tips

How to Grow and Care for pink tips

pink tips · Callistemon salignus
Also known as: white bottlebrush; willow bottlebrush

Grow in a frost-free, sheltered position in full sun with a moist but well-drained soil. Ideal for an unheated, but frost-free conservatory or greenhouse. If planting in a container, use a well-drained peat-free mix with 20% by volume of horticultural grit added

Watering: Regular deep watering in dry heat, withstand short dry periodsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing pink tips

pink tips
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleRegular deep watering in dry heat, withstand short dry periods
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeSand · Loam
Soil pHNeutral · Acid
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingNative shrub slow release feed applied once each early spring
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in a frost-free, sheltered position in full sun with a moist but well-drained soil. Ideal for an unheated, but frost-free conservatory or greenhouse. If planting in a container, use a well-drained peat-free mix with 20% by volume of horticultural grit added

How to Water pink tips?

Regular deep watering in dry heat, withstand short dry periods

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for pink tips?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for pink tips?

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What Soil Is Best for pink tips?

Soil type
Sand · Loam
Soil pH
Neutral · Acid
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for pink tips?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize pink tips?

Native shrub slow release feed applied once each early spring

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How to Prune pink tips?

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.

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How to Propagate pink tips?

Propagate by seed or from semi-hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant pink tips?

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How to Care for pink tips in Winter?

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How to Plant pink tips?

Grow in a frost-free, sheltered position in full sun with a moist but well-drained soil. Ideal for an unheated, but frost-free conservatory or greenhouse. If planting in a container, use a well-drained peat-free mix with 20% by volume of horticultural grit added

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How to Repot pink tips?

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How to Harvest pink tips?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insect, mealy bug and glasshouse red spider mite

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The Toxicity of pink tips

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Attributes of pink tips

Plant typeTrees · Shrubs
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginAustralia

Scientific Classification

Species
Callistemon salignus
Genus
Callistemon
Family
Myrtaceae
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