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Callistemon ‘Little John’ – Bottlebrush

Callistemon bottlebrush 'Little John'

 

  • Callistemon bottlebrush 'Little John'

    Callistemon 'Little John'

  • Callistemon bottlebrush 'Little John'

    Callistemon 'Little John'

  • Callistemon bottlebrush 'Little John'

    Callistemon 'Little John'

A very popular dwarf and naturally compact bottlebrush with dark red flowers and attractive blue-grey foliage. Can be shy to flower but worth growing for the foliage and habit alone. A great rockery, container plant or general garden shrub for small gardens to large scale landscaping. Suits a good range of conditions, withstands moderate frosts and dry spells once established.

Family : Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name: Little John
Plant Type : Small shrub
Width : 1
Flowering Time : Spring, Summer
Soil Type : Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil
Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool
Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage
Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Special Uses : Bonsai, Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Playground friendly
Scientific Name: Callistemon
Common Name : Bottlebrush
Height : 1
Flower Color : Red
pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Light : Sunny, Light shade
Lifespan :
Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost
Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects