CALLISTEMON ‘Little John’

Botanical Name: Callistemon viminalis ‘Little John’

Cultivar: ‘Little John’

Common Name: Bottlebrush

Plant Type: Native small shrub

Height: 0.75 – 1M

Width: 0.5 – 1M

Flower Colour: Bright red

Leaf Colour: Blue/green 

Features: Dwarf, hardy, evergreen shrub
– Mass display of colour
– Drought resistant
– Frost tolerant
– Attractive to birds

Plant Use: Low maintenance garden
– Ideal for low hedges, rockeries, large tubs 

Location preferred: Full sun to part shade

Soil: Tolerates a wide range of soils

Watering: Water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks

Fertilsing: Fertilise with a slow release native fertiliser in spring

Prune: Prune tips while young to encourage dense growth