Callistemon ‘Little John’ – Bottlebrush
- Callistemon ‘Little John’
- Callistemon ‘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.
Scientific Name: | Callistemon |
Family: | Myrtaceae |
Common Name: | Bottlebrush |
Plant Type: | Small shrub |
Height: | 0.75 ~ 1 metre |
Width: | 0.5 ~ 1 metre |
Flower Colour: | Red |
Flowering Time: | Spring, Summer |
Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
Soil Type: | Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil |
Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool |
Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Dense foliage |
Soil Moisture: | Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage |
Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
Plant Usage: | Hedge, Topiary, Feature plant |
Special Uses: | Bonsai, Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Playground friendly |
Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects |
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Angus recommends Bush Tucker fertilizer for this plant.