Detail
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Callistemon 'Mauve Mist'
Notes

Uses: In verges, median streets, parks and reserves. Planted singly as a colourful background in mixed plantings or in groups as a barrier or informal hedge. Responds to pruning to maintain shape. Attracts nectar eating birds and insects. Requires well-drained soils.
Note: Although this species is not classified under the Sewerage Act, it is recommended that it not be planted closer than two metres to any sewer main or connection.

  • Height 2-4m
  • Spread 2-4m
  • Position
    • position-partshade Part Shade
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Myrtaceae
  • Botanical Name Callistemon 'Mauve Mist'
  • Habit Dense
  • Landscape 2nd line coast, Plains, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Lime, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Mauve
  • Flowering Time Spring, Summer
  • Flower Type Bottlebrush
  • Purpose Ornamental, Habitat
  • Form Large Shrub (Usually exceeds 3.6m)