Callistemon 'Candy Pink'Candy Pink Bottlebrush

The Callistemon 'Candy Pink', or Candy Pink Bottlebrush, is a stunning evergreen shrub known for its vibrant pink, bottlebrush-shaped flowers that bloom prolifically from spring to summer, with sporadic flowering in autumn. Its fine, narrow green foliage provides a lush backdrop, while the nectar-rich blooms attract birds and pollinators, adding life and colour to gardens. Compact and hardy, it grows to 1.5 to 3 metres, making it ideal for hedging, screening, or feature planting.

This versatile shrub thrives in a range of climates and conditions, offering year-round greenery and seasonal bursts of colour.

Specifications

• Height1.5 to 3 metres
• Width1.5 to 2 metres
• Native toAustralia (cultivar)
• FoliageFine, narrow green leaves; evergreen
• Growth rateModerate to fast

Conditions

• SoilPrefers well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, and clay types
• LightFull sun to partial shade
• WaterLow to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• ClimateThrives in temperate, subtropical, and coastal regions

Additional Features

• FlowersShowy pink bottlebrush blooms from spring to summer, with occasional autumn flowers
• UsesPerfect for hedging, screening, borders, or as a standalone feature plant
• SpacingPlant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for hedges or 2 to 3 metres for individual displays
• Low MaintenanceRequires light pruning after flowering to maintain shape and encourage blooms
• Pest ResistanceGenerally pest-free and resilient
• Wildlife AttractionNectar-rich flowers attract birds, bees, and butterflies
• Drought ToleranceSuitable for low-water gardens once established
• VersatilityComplements native, cottage, and formal garden styles

The Candy Pink Bottlebrush is a hardy and colourful shrub, perfect for adding vibrant blooms and attracting wildlife to gardens and landscapes.

Project pedigree: This species has stood in Ornatec's drought, salt and frost tolerance palette since the 1990s. Read the tolerance catalogue record.