Callistemon 'Pink Champagne'
A striking evergreen shrub with slender, lance-shaped, dark green leaves. Its standout feature is the showy clusters of soft pink to bright-pink bottlebrush-like flowers that bloom in late spring to summer. These flowers are densely packed with long, wiry stamens, creating a dramatic contrast against the foliage
Cultural
Callistemon are generally low-maintenance and can tolerate light frost once established.
Soil:
Tolerates any soil, suitable for poor soils.
Aspect:
Full sun to part shade.
Maintenance:
Prune after flowering, typically late spring to early summer, to maintain size and shape. Apply a native fertiliser in spring to promote healthy growth.
Water Requirements:
Drought tolerant once established, can tolerate extended wet periods.
Seasonal Interest:
Spring and autumn flowering.
Landscape Uses
Its striking pink flowers make it ideal for adding colour and texture to mixed plantings, while its bushy growth habit also makes it effective as a low hedge or informal screening plant. It works well in dry garden designs, wildlife gardens, or as a standout container plant for patios and balconies. Its tolerance for coastal conditions makes it an excellent choice for seaside gardens.
Dimensions
Height to 3.0m
Width to 2.0m
Width to 2.0m