Family:	Myrtaceae
	Distribution:	Localised area near the town of Injune in central Queensland.
	Common Name:	Bottlebrush
	Derivation of Name:	Callistemon...from Greek kalos; beautiful and stemon; stamens.
	Conservation Status:	Not defined.

General Description:

Callistemon 'Injune' is apparently an unnamed species or natural hybrid. Its taxonomic status has yet to be determined. It is a tall shrub to small tree with a weeping growth habit, usually up to 2-4 metres high. It has narrow lance-shaped leaves to about 7 cm in length. The pale pink bottlebrush-shaped flowers occur mainly in spring but a second flush in late summer/autumn is not unusual. The flowers fade to white as they age.

C 'Injune' has become very popular in cultivation as an attractive and hardy shrub for a wide range of soils and climates. It prefers a sunny position and moist soils and is tolerent of at least moderate frost. It withstands extended dry conditions once established. Like other callistemons, it responds well to annual fertilising after flowering.

Like most callistemons, C.'Injune' produces viable seed which germinates easily. However, as it is unclear whether this plant is a hybrid or not, any plants produced from this seed may not be identical to the parent plant. For reliable results, the plant should be propaged by cuttings which strike easily from firm, current seasons growth.