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Callistemon viminalis Hot Pink ('Kkho1') (PBR)
bottlebrush
With its striking magenta-pink bottlebrush flowers flecked with golden highlights, this compact Australian shrub brings vibrant colour from spring through...
2 litre pot
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Plant description
With its striking magenta-pink bottlebrush flowers flecked with golden highlights, this compact Australian shrub brings vibrant colour from spring through to autumn. The fragrant, narrow, lance-shaped leaves emerge as red-tinted young shoots before maturing into grey-green foliage, providing year-round interest.
Callistemon viminalis Hot Pink grows to around 1.5m, making it ideal for smaller gardens, urban spaces, or as a feature plant in large containers. Prune faded flowers to encourage repeat blooms, and plant in full sun in well-drained soil to attract bees and butterflies while creating a bold, eye-catching display. Prefers neutral to acidic soils. start to dip. Callistemon prefer neutral to acidic soils.
Callistemon viminalis Hot Pink grows to around 1.5m, making it ideal for smaller gardens, urban spaces, or as a feature plant in large containers. Prune faded flowers to encourage repeat blooms, and plant in full sun in well-drained soil to attract bees and butterflies while creating a bold, eye-catching display. Prefers neutral to acidic soils. start to dip. Callistemon prefer neutral to acidic soils.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
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Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Specialist compost
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Callistemon viminalis Hot Pink ('Kkho1') (PBR):
Bottlebrush grows best in a sunny, sheltered spot with free-draining soil—ideally sandy or loamy. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils, especially in winter. When planting, incorporate grit or sand to improve drainage, and position the plant where it will be protected from cold winds and frost pockets. In colder areas, consider growing in a large container that can be moved under cover during winter.
Tip prune young plants regularly to encourage a bushier shape. Once established, prune immediately after flowering by cutting back spent flowered stems to strong, outward-facing shoots. Older plants can be rejuvenated gradually over two or three years by removing some of the oldest stems down to a low bud. Protect during cold spells, especially from frost and excessively wet winter conditions. Mulching with bark or gravel around the base helps conserve moisture and insulate roots.
Tip prune young plants regularly to encourage a bushier shape. Once established, prune immediately after flowering by cutting back spent flowered stems to strong, outward-facing shoots. Older plants can be rejuvenated gradually over two or three years by removing some of the oldest stems down to a low bud. Protect during cold spells, especially from frost and excessively wet winter conditions. Mulching with bark or gravel around the base helps conserve moisture and insulate roots.
