Callistemon 'Taree Pink'
A vigorously growing evergreen shrub with a loose, open habit that may reach a height of 4m, with extra large, rich, deep pink flowers in mid spring. The slender, pointed, aromatic evergreen leaves emerge a deep pink colour and mature to olive green
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Green Grey Silver Pink | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | 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
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun; established plants are drought resistant. In colder areas grow under glass in peat-free, loam-based compost in full light with good ventilation. Pot on or top dress in early spring
Propagation
Propagate by seed or from semi-ripe cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pruning group 8, prune after flowering to keep it compact
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insects, mealybugs and glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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