Callistemon 'Masotti'PBR
bottlebrush 'Masotti'
'Masotti' is a dense shrub with upright to lax stems bearing narrowly lance-shaped, blue- to grey-green fragrant leaves and bottlebrush-like spikes of red flowers in spring.
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red | Blue Green Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Green Grey Silver | |||
| Autumn | Blue Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Blue Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Callistemon are evergreen shrubs with aromatic, linear to lance-shaped leaves and bottlebrush-like spikes of flowers in which the long colourful stamens are prominent
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Avoid chalky soils, plant in moist, free-draing soil in a sheltered position. Grown in a pot, move out of cold wind / harsh frost
Propagation
Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Patio and container plants
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Prune to promote bushy habit and prevent flopping lower branches
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insect, mealy bug and glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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