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
