Callistemon viminalis ‘Green John’ – Bottlebrush

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Callistemon viminalis 'Green John'
Callistemon viminalis 'Green John'
Callistemon viminalis 'Green John'

Low maintenance and quick to establish, this new dwarf bottlebrush cultivar has emerald-green foliage with a light silver tones on new growth. A good feature plant or pruned into a hedge due to the dense foliage, this versatile plant can also be grown in a pot and trimmed to appropriate size. Flowers throughout Spring, bearing compact deep red brushes. It works for most soil types and is resistant to both drought and frost. High resistance to Myrtle Rust. Prune every 2 years to shape hedges and pot plants, or 3-4 years if a more natural growth habit is preferred.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name: Green John

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 1

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage, Boggy poorly drained

Special Uses : Bonsai, Erosion control, Honey producing plant, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Callistemon viminalis

Common Name : Bottlebrush

Height : 1

Flower Color : Red

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects