Callistemon ‘Little Jet’ – Bottlebrush

Callistemon salignus hybrid bottlebrush 'Little Jet'

Callistemon 'Little Jet'
Callistemon 'Little Jet'

A small to medium shrub with a compact upright form, this great new bottlebrush variety was selected for its unique growth habit and dense foliage displays. Small red flowers appear along the stems throughout Spring, but are small and hidden amongst the leaves, and in cooler months the red tinged new growth create a fantastic contrast against the rich green of the foliage. Suitable for most soil types, the compact growth habit and foliage displays make this a great hedge or feature plant. Very hardy and low maintenance, this plant retains its compact shape without pruning and once established is tolerant of drought and frost.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name: Little Jet

Plant Type : Small shrub, Large shrub

Width : 1.8

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, Dense foliage

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 salignus hybrid

Common Name : Bottlebrush

Height : 1.8

Flower Color : Red

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Poolside, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

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