About
A large, erect, evergreen shrub to about 3m tall from Tasmania and Victoria with broad, leathery, mid-green leaves and dense, pinkish-white bottlebrush flower spikes in spring. A distinctive Tasmanian callistemon with pale-toned flowers for a warm, well-drained, sheltered border in a mild garden.
About the genus
Manulea is a genus containing species of varied habit, from compact perennials to larger woody plants. Members are valued in horticulture for their flowers, foliage, or overall form and are found in diverse habitats worldwide
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.