{"product_id":"perth-pink-bottlebrush-callistemon-salignus-perth-pink","title":"Perth Pink Bottlebrush - Callistemon salignus 'Perth Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerth Pink Bottlebrush (\u003cem\u003eCallistemon salignus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Perth Pink') is a large native shrub, 2m to 4m high and 3m to 4m wide, that covers itself in hot pink brushes in spring and again in autumn. The new growth is pink too, so there is colour in between. It is a bold choice for a tall informal hedge, a windbreak or a coastal planting that draws nectar-feeding birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo flowering seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot pink brushes appear in spring and again in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink new growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh shoots also come in pink, which keeps the shrub colourful between flowerings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At up to 4m high and wide it makes a substantial screen, and it fills a large space quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePopular with birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar-feeding birds are drawn to the flowers in native and coastal gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopes with wet and dry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Established plants tolerate both drought and waterlogging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTall informal hedges and screens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart in a row. At that spacing the shrubs overlap within a few seasons into a tall, loose screen with pink flowers on show twice a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its size and bushy growth make it useful along an exposed boundary, where a row takes the force out of the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and native gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits coastal landscapes and wildlife plantings, and gives year-round interest through its flowers and coloured new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Perth Pink Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade suits it. It is not frost hardy, although it may come through a light overnight frost, so choose a sheltered spot in cold districts and avoid frost pockets. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it in well drained soil. Once established it tolerates both drought and waterlogging, but it grows best in free draining ground with some watering in dry periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks. After that, water through dry periods to keep the flowering strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave it unpruned for a natural, billowing shape, or trim to tidy the growth or reduce its size. Prune to shape while it is young and again after flowering to improve the next flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Perth Pink Bottlebrush as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes are the economical choice for a long hedge or windbreak, while the 200mm plants give you more height from the first season. Plants travel upright and settle in within a few weeks in warm soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock is supplied by our grower and is not always on hand. If the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is available again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/callistemons\"\u003eBrowse all bottlebrush varieties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003ePlants for windbreaks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-2m-to-4m\"\u003eScreening plants from 2m to 4m\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-bird-attracting-native-plants-for-australian-gardens\"\u003eTop bird attracting native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant Perth Pink for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 2m apart in a single row. The mature shrub is 3m to 4m wide, so the plants overlap into a loose screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not frost hardy, but it may come through a light overnight frost. In colder districts plant it in a sheltered position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it cope with wet soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established it tolerates waterlogging as well as drought, but it still grows best in well drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790227800383,"sku":"CAL-SAL-PERTHP-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790227865919,"sku":"CAL-SAL-PERTHP-200MM-P6","price":104.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/perth-pink-bottlebrush-callistemon-salignus-perth-pink.jpg?v=1792196894","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/perth-pink-bottlebrush-callistemon-salignus-perth-pink","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}