Callistemon citrinus 'Pink Neon'

Botanical Family	Myrtaceae
Botanical Genus	Callistemon
Botanical species	citrinus
PBR Variety	Not Protected
Common / Trade Name	Pink Neon
Habit	Medium Shrub
Mature Height (Meters)	2.5 - 3m
Spread / Spacing (Meters)	2.5 - 3m

Flower Colour	Hot Pink
Flowering Start Time	Spring
Flowering End Time	Early Summer
Foliage Colour	Green
Climate	Suitable for a wide range of climates
Sunlight	Full Sun / Part Shade
Australia Native	Yes
Uses & Features	Perfect medium screening or feature plant

	
			Information Guide
			Pink Neon is a selected form and varies from the other varieties known as Burgundy, Endeavour, Mauve Mist, Reeves Pink and White Anzac. Pink Neon is a selected form of Callistemon citrinus, which is now reclassified as Melaleuca citrina. Pink Neon prefers well-drained soils, full sun and is drought tolerant. Pink Neon differs from the other commonly named Callistemons such as scarlet bottlebrush, lemon bottlebrush or red bottlebrush Bottlebrush Tree, Crimson Bottlebrush, Lemon Bottlebrush, Lemon Scented Bottlebrush which are all naturally found in Eastern and South Eastern Australia. Pink Neon is a prolific flowering form with dense habit and is a great feature plant attracting birds and bees.
		
			Soil PH Conditions
			Soil pH: 6.4 to 7.5 - Soil preparation: Soil can range from quite acid to alkaline in pH levels, it is important to have good soil preparation to gain the best results when planting natives. This improves the water-holding capacity of the soil and for young plants, once established, will have lower water requirements.
		
			Water Recommendations
			Grows well in both shade and full sun. It is adaptable to most well drained soils and is a versatile plant. Once this plant is established it will tolerate dry and light frost conditions, but over long periods of dry will require watering.
		
			Fertiliser Recommendations
			This plant requires little maintenance and it is best to initially feed with a slow release low phosphorus fertiliser to help first establish the plant. It is beneficial to follow up with the occasional reapplication of fertiliser and apply as required. Mulching around the base of the plant will help retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Information Guide	Pink Neon is a selected form and varies from the other varieties known as Burgundy, Endeavour, Mauve Mist, Reeves Pink and White Anzac. Pink Neon is a selected form of Callistemon citrinus, which is now reclassified as Melaleuca citrina. Pink Neon prefers well-drained soils, full sun and is drought tolerant. Pink Neon differs from the other commonly named Callistemons such as scarlet bottlebrush, lemon bottlebrush or red bottlebrush Bottlebrush Tree, Crimson Bottlebrush, Lemon Bottlebrush, Lemon Scented Bottlebrush which are all naturally found in Eastern and South Eastern Australia. Pink Neon is a prolific flowering form with dense habit and is a great feature plant attracting birds and bees.
Soil PH Conditions	Soil pH: 6.4 to 7.5 - Soil preparation: Soil can range from quite acid to alkaline in pH levels, it is important to have good soil preparation to gain the best results when planting natives. This improves the water-holding capacity of the soil and for young plants, once established, will have lower water requirements.
Water Recommendations	Grows well in both shade and full sun. It is adaptable to most well drained soils and is a versatile plant. Once this plant is established it will tolerate dry and light frost conditions, but over long periods of dry will require watering.
Fertiliser Recommendations	This plant requires little maintenance and it is best to initially feed with a slow release low phosphorus fertiliser to help first establish the plant. It is beneficial to follow up with the occasional reapplication of fertiliser and apply as required. Mulching around the base of the plant will help retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Full Sun

Part Shade

Aussie Plant

Low Water

Height 2.5-3m Width 2.5-3m

DISCLAIMER - The information provided on this website is to be used as a guide, and the photos are for illustration purposes only. The Bush Magik plant range is based on our experience and the positive feedback from the Home Gardener, the Nursery and Landscape industry. All PBR varieties are selected from a strong genetic gene pool with vigorous growing out trials conducted alongside similar comparators. All information is believed to be correct and is given in good faith.