Callistemon citrinus Mauve Mist (Crimson Bottlebrush)
Callistemon citrinus ‘Mauve Mist’ (Crimson Bottlebrush) is a compact, small to medium, evergreen shrub with spreading branches clothed with short, narrow, mid-green, leathery leaves covered in silky hairs with pink new growth. Masses of mauve-pink bottlebrush-like flower spikes, 4 in. long (10 cm), are on display in spring and summer.
Callistemon citrinus 'Mauve Mist' (Crimson Bottlebrush) is a compact, small to medium, evergreen shrub with spreading branches clothed with short, narrow, mid-green, leathery leaves covered in silky hairs with pink new growth. Masses of mauve-pink bottlebrush-like flower spikes, 4 in. long (10 cm), are on display in spring and summer. The blooms are a copious source of nectar for birds and hummingbirds. They also make excellent cut flowers. This Crimson Bottlebrush is perfect for hedges, windbreaks, erosion control or simply as an accent plant in the garden.
- Grows up to 6-12 ft. tall and wide (180-360 cm).
- Easily grown in acidic, moist, well-drained soils in full sun to light shade. Drought tolerant but performs best with regular irrigation.
- Great for foundations, wall-side borders, Mediterranean gardens or containers.
- Virtually disease free and pest free. Watch for glasshouse red spider mite, mealybugs and scale insects when grown under glass. Deer resistant.
- Prune immediately after flowering.
- Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 9 – 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 10 – 11 |
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Callistemon – Bottlebrushes, Melaleuca |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter |
| Height | 6' – 12' (180cm – 3.6m) |
| Spread | 6' – 12' (180cm – 3.6m) |
| Spacing | 72″ – 144″ (180cm – 360cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden |