The common name is an unfair comparison with the other Western species, C.speciosus . C.phoeniceus is a medium shrub of around 3 m x 2 m in size. Although native to a dry summer climate, the species has been grown successfully in the wetter summer conditions of Australia's east coast. The plant responds to annual fertilising after flowering and may be pruned severely if necessary. Many Callistemons can tolerate less than perfect drainage but usually perform best in gardens with reasonable drainage and regular availability of water.
Propagation is easy from both seed and cuttings.
The pink form must be propagated from cuttings to ensure that plants true to the parent are obtained. You may have reached this description from one of several different sources.