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Callistemon 'Masotti Mini Red'

'Masotti' is a dense shrub with upright to lax stems bearing narrowly lance-shaped, blue- to grey-green fragrant leaves and bottlebrush-like spikes of red flowers in spring.

Synonyms
Callistemon 'Masotti Mini Red'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Red Blue Green Grey Silver
Summer Blue Green Grey Silver
Autumn Blue Green Grey Silver
Winter Blue Green Grey Silver
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Myrtaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Callistemon are evergreen shrubs with aromatic, linear to lance-shaped leaves and bottlebrush-like spikes of flowers in which the long colourful stamens are prominent

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Avoid chalky soils, plant in moist, free-draing soil in a sheltered position. Grown in a pot, move out of cold wind / harsh frost

Propagation

Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Coastal
  • Patio and container plants
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Banks and slopes
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Wall side borders
Pruning

Prune to promote bushy habit and prevent flopping lower branches

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insect, mealy bug and glasshouse red spider mite

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus

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