Evergreen · Full Sun
Mature size: 3m–6m high × 3m–4m wide
Most loved for its compact size and masses of soft pink flowers in summer, set against evergreen foliage, making it a standout feature tree.
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Height guide & disclaimer
Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you must confirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.
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| Pot / bag size | Width | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| 30cm Pot | 33cm | 30cm |
| 40cm/45L Pot | 44cm | 41.5cm |
| 50cm Pot / 70L Pot | 55cm | 41.8cm |
| 100L Bag | 50.6cm | 52.8cm |
| 150L Bag | 66cm | 55cm |
| 200L Bag | 71.5cm | 60.5cm |
| 300L Bag | 88cm | 63.8cm |
| 400L Bag | 99cm | 66cm |
| 500L Bag | 122cm | 66cm |
| 750L Bag | 134cm | 69cm |
| 1000L Bag | 146.3cm | 71.5cm |
| 2000L Bag | 176cm | 82.5cm |
General planting reference from our existing size guide. Actual containers can vary by supplier and batch; confirm exact dimensions if required.
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Corymbia ficifolia 'Calypso' is a grafted Red Flowering Gum selection carrying deep pink flowers over summer. The canopy is rounded and dense, the leaves broad and dark, and the flowers sit in large clusters that birds work over for weeks. Older wood carries the smooth pale bark typical of the flowering gums.
Give it full sun and soil that drains freely. Growth is around 40 to 60 centimetres a year. It is dry tolerant once established and suits coastal, warm temperate and subtropical areas. Frost is its weak point, so choose a frost free or sheltered position in cooler inland gardens.
It is used as a street tree, in avenue runs and as a single feature near a patio or driveway. On rural properties it holds up along the edge of a windbreak where birds are wanted. Underplant with native grasses and the canopy becomes the only thing you notice in the bed.
About Corymbia ficifolia 'Calypso'
It is a grafted selection of the Red Flowering Gum with deep pink summer flowers and a dense, rounded canopy. Broad dark leaves and smooth pale bark carry it through the rest of the year. Grafting keeps the flower colour true, which seedling grown flowering gums cannot guarantee from one tree to the next.
Usually 4 to 6 metres tall with a canopy of 3 to 4 metres in a garden setting. It is a small tree by gum standards and stays in scale with a suburban block. Growing conditions make the difference, with deeper soils and reliable water producing the taller trees.
Full sun, without qualification. Flowering falls away quickly in shade and the canopy thins out. Give it an open position with sun for most of the day and room for air to move through the crown, which also keeps fungal leaf problems down in humid coastal areas.
No, it is frost sensitive and does best in frost free or protected positions. Frost burns new growth and can take out developing flower buds. If your site gets regular winter frost, plant it where a building or established canopy holds warmth overnight, or grow it in a pot you can move.
Yes. Once the roots are established it copes with extended dry periods and suits waterwise plantings. It still flowers better for the occasional deep soak through a hot dry summer. The first two years are the exception, when regular watering is what sets the tree up for the decades that follow.
Through summer, generally December to February, with large clusters of deep pink flowers across the outside of the canopy. The display lasts several weeks and pulls in honeyeaters and lorikeets. Woody gumnuts follow and can be left on the tree or removed if you prefer a cleaner look.
Give it free draining soil and full sun, water deeply through establishment, and mulch well away from the trunk. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in spring. Prune lightly after flowering to keep the canopy balanced, and remove any growth below the graft. Avoid heavy summer pruning, which stresses the tree.
| Mature height | 3m to 6m (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Mature width | 3m to 4m |
| Position | Full Sun |
| Growth per year | 40cm to 60cm per year (approx.) |
| Frost | Frost Sensitive |
| Foliage | Evergreen (foliage year round) |
| Form | Rounded · Dense |
| Uses | Feature Tree · Street Tree · Avenue Planting · Council or Civic Landscapes · Rural Property Planting |
| Rootball width & depth | View dimensions → |
Evergreen (foliage year round)
Corymbia ficifolia 'Calypso' is expected to grow 40cm to 60cm per year (approx.).
Corymbia ficifolia 'Calypso' works in an:
Corymbia ficifolia 'Calypso' is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height: 3m to 6m (approx.)
Mature Width: 3m to 4m
Corymbia ficifolia 'Calypso' is expected to grow 40cm to 60cm per year (approx.).
Corymbia ficifolia 'Calypso' is expected to grow 40cm to 60cm per year (approx.).
They are considered to have a:
Is Corymbia ficifolia 'Calypso' frost tolerant?
Corymbia ficifolia 'Calypso' is Frost Sensitive – May suffer damage from frost, best in frost-free or protected spots.
Corymbia ficifolia ‘Calypso’ produces masses of vibrant coral-pink fluffy flowers from mid-summer into early autumn. These showy blooms form large, rounded clusters at the branch tips, creating a bright, tropical-style display that brings bold seasonal colour to compact garden spaces.
Does Corymbia ficifolia 'Calypso' flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
Pink
Yes
Corymbia ficifolia 'Calypso' is Native to Derived from Corymbia ficifolia, which is native to the south coast of Western Australia around Albany, where it grows naturally in sandy coastal soils.
Its nectar-rich summer blooms attract honeyeaters, lorikeets, native bees, butterflies and a wide range of beneficial insects. The dense evergreen foliage also provides shelter and nesting sites for small birds, supporting a lively and biodiverse garden ecosystem.
Corymbia ficifolia 'Calypso' will thrive best in:
Corymbia ficifolia ‘Calypso’ performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or waterlogged sites unless significantly improved with organic matter and coarse material to increase drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures and develops excellent drought resilience and consistent flowering.
Is Corymbia ficifolia 'Calypso' Drought tolerant?
As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established ‘Calypso’ develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry, coastal and exposed environments and maintains strong flowering and a tidy canopy with minimal supplementary watering.
| Pot / bag size | Width | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| 30cm Pot | 33cm | 30cm |
| 40cm/45L Pot | 44cm | 41.5cm |
| 50cm Pot / 70L Pot | 55cm | 41.8cm |
| 100L Bag | 50.6cm | 52.8cm |
| 150L Bag | 66cm | 55cm |
| 200L Bag | 71.5cm | 60.5cm |
| 300L Bag | 88cm | 63.8cm |
| 400L Bag | 99cm | 66cm |
| 500L Bag | 122cm | 66cm |
| 750L Bag | 134cm | 69cm |
| 1000L Bag | 146.3cm | 71.5cm |
| 2000L Bag | 176cm | 82.5cm |
General planting reference. Container dimensions can vary by supplier and batch.
* Heights are approximate and vary between individual trees.
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Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum...
Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.
Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.
Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.
About Enriched Planting Mix
It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.
It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.
No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.
Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.
Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.
It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.
Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.
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Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum...
Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.
Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.
Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.
About Enriched Planting Mix
It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.
It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.
No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.
Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.
Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.
It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.
Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.
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Grevillea x 'Moonlight' carries very large creamy-white toothbrush flower spikes almost continuously through the year, each one up to 20 centimetres long and heavily worked by honeyeaters. Few native shrubs flower this hard for this long. 'Moonlight' grows to 4 to 6 metres tall but only around 2...
Grevillea x 'Moonlight' carries very large creamy-white toothbrush flower spikes almost continuously through the year, each one up to 20 centimetres long and heavily worked by honeyeaters. Few native shrubs flower this hard for this long.
'Moonlight' grows to 4 to 6 metres tall but only around 2 metres wide at 20 to 40 centimetres per year, giving a tall narrow frame clothed in fine silver-green divided foliage. That upright habit suits narrow garden beds, screening along a fence line, or a single feature in a large pot.
This Australian native grows in full sun to part shade, tolerates light to moderate frost once established, and is highly drought tolerant. It needs free-draining soil and low-phosphorus feeding, and rewards a light prune after each main flowering flush with denser growth.
About Grevillea 'Moonlight'
'Moonlight' grows to 4 to 6 metres tall and only around 2 metres wide, giving an unusually tall narrow form for a grevillea. It suits narrow beds and screening positions.
'Moonlight' flowers close to year round, with the heaviest flushes in spring and autumn. The large creamy-white toothbrush spikes can reach 20 centimetres long.
Yes. The nectar-rich flowers are a magnet for honeyeaters and other nectar-feeding birds, and the dense fine foliage provides shelter for smaller species.
It grows at a moderate 20 to 40 centimetres per year, reaching a usable screening height within four to five years in a warm free-draining position.
It requires free-draining soil and will not tolerate waterlogging. Use only low-phosphorus native fertiliser, as grevilleas and other Proteaceae are damaged by high-phosphorus formulations.
Yes. Once established it is highly drought tolerant and needs only occasional deep watering through extended dry spells.
Yes. A light prune after each main flowering flush keeps the plant dense and prevents it becoming leggy at the base. Avoid cutting back hard into bare old wood.
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Westringia 'Wynyabbie Blue' is a hardy Australian native shrub grown for its lilac blue flowers, which are larger and more freely carried than those of the common white forms. Narrow grey green leaves sit in neat whorls on a dense rounded frame that holds its shape through the...
Westringia 'Wynyabbie Blue' is a hardy Australian native shrub grown for its lilac blue flowers, which are larger and more freely carried than those of the common white forms. Narrow grey green leaves sit in neat whorls on a dense rounded frame that holds its shape through the year.
Expect 1.5 to 2 metres in height and width at maturity, at 30 to 60 centimetres a year. Full sun brings the heaviest flowering, though part shade is accepted. Drainage matters above everything else, after which it takes salt wind, sandy or gravelly ground, drought and light to moderate frost.
Mass plantings on batters, median strips and coastal frontages are where it earns its keep, and it clips into a low hedge of about a metre without losing its flowering. Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for an informal screen. One plant fills a 40 to 50 centimetre pot neatly.
About Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
Westringia 'Wynyabbie Blue' is a hardy Australian native shrub grown for its lilac blue flowers, which are larger and more freely carried than those of the common white forms. Narrow grey green leaves sit in neat whorls on a dense rounded frame. It is evergreen and holds its structure all year.
It reaches 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide at maturity, growing 30 to 60 centimetres a year. It clips comfortably to around a metre if you want a lower hedge, and it will hold that height indefinitely given two or three light trims a year.
From spring right through autumn, roughly September to May, with sporadic flowers in winter in mild districts. The lilac blue flowers open in flushes rather than all at once, so there is usually some colour on the plant. Flowering is heaviest in full sun on lean, well drained soil.
Yes. Once the roots are established it needs very little water and copes with extended dry periods, which is why it is used on unirrigated median strips and road verges. Drainage matters more than watering, since the plant will die in soggy ground long before it dies of thirst.
It is. Salt laden wind, sandy soils and reflected heat are all handled, and it is planted routinely on foreshore reserves and beachside gardens. In very exposed frontal positions the plant stays lower and denser than it would inland, which generally suits the situation anyway.
Use 80 centimetres between plants for a clipped formal hedge, or 1 to 1.5 metres for a dense informal screen. For mass planting on banks and median strips, 1 metre in a staggered pattern gives full coverage within about two growing seasons and shades out most weeds.
Trim lightly after each flowering flush, taking soft growth only. Cutting back into bare old wood leaves gaps that will not fill in, so stay on top of it rather than letting it get away. Water through the first summer, then rarely. Avoid rich soils and heavy fertiliser.
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Corymbia ficifolia 'Calypso' is a grafted Red Flowering Gum selection carrying deep pink flowers over summer. The canopy is rounded and dense, the leaves broad and dark, and the flowers sit in large clusters that birds work over for weeks. Older wood carries the smooth pale bark typical of the flowering gums.
Give it full sun and soil that drains freely. Growth is around 40 to 60 centimetres a year. It is dry tolerant once established and suits coastal, warm temperate and subtropical areas. Frost is its weak point, so choose a frost free or sheltered position in cooler inland gardens.
It is used as a street tree, in avenue runs and as a single feature near a patio or driveway. On rural properties it holds up along the edge of a windbreak where birds are wanted. Underplant with native grasses and the canopy becomes the only thing you notice in the bed.
About Corymbia ficifolia 'Calypso'
It is a grafted selection of the Red Flowering Gum with deep pink summer flowers and a dense, rounded canopy. Broad dark leaves and smooth pale bark carry it through the rest of the year. Grafting keeps the flower colour true, which seedling grown flowering gums cannot guarantee from one tree to the next.
Usually 4 to 6 metres tall with a canopy of 3 to 4 metres in a garden setting. It is a small tree by gum standards and stays in scale with a suburban block. Growing conditions make the difference, with deeper soils and reliable water producing the taller trees.
Full sun, without qualification. Flowering falls away quickly in shade and the canopy thins out. Give it an open position with sun for most of the day and room for air to move through the crown, which also keeps fungal leaf problems down in humid coastal areas.
No, it is frost sensitive and does best in frost free or protected positions. Frost burns new growth and can take out developing flower buds. If your site gets regular winter frost, plant it where a building or established canopy holds warmth overnight, or grow it in a pot you can move.
Yes. Once the roots are established it copes with extended dry periods and suits waterwise plantings. It still flowers better for the occasional deep soak through a hot dry summer. The first two years are the exception, when regular watering is what sets the tree up for the decades that follow.
Through summer, generally December to February, with large clusters of deep pink flowers across the outside of the canopy. The display lasts several weeks and pulls in honeyeaters and lorikeets. Woody gumnuts follow and can be left on the tree or removed if you prefer a cleaner look.
Give it free draining soil and full sun, water deeply through establishment, and mulch well away from the trunk. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in spring. Prune lightly after flowering to keep the canopy balanced, and remove any growth below the graft. Avoid heavy summer pruning, which stresses the tree.
