Callistemon, Pink Bottlebrush 'Reeves Pink'

Callistemoncitrinus

Family
Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Callistemon (kal-lis-STEE-mon)
Species
citrinus (sit-REE-nus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Pittsburg, California

San Sebastian, Puerto Rico

Orange, Texas

Point Roberts, Washington

SAN SEBASTIAN, Washington Dc

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 6a) | May 2006 | positive

A much branched shrub, with profuse clusters of rose pink flowers. Easily grown in just about any position, but thrives and flowers best...Read More

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