bottlebrush 'Perth Pink'
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Perth Pink' is a compact, bushy shrub with narrow, mid-green, leathery, aromatic leaves that are pink when young. Bright pink bottlebrush flowers up to 10cm long are produced in spring and autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- bottlebrush 'Perth Pink' (Callistemon 'Perth Pink')
- Genus
- Callistemon
- Family
- Myrtaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of bottlebrush 'Perth Pink'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of bottlebrush 'Perth Pink'
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bottlebrush 'Perth Pink' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate from semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingUnder glass, grow in loam-based potting compost in full light with good ventilation. Outdoors, in milder areas, grow in a very sheltered position in full sun with a moist but well-drained, acid to neutral soil
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Common pests and 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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