Bottle Brush Little John
Callistemon ‘Little John’
Featuring deep red brushes that contrast beautifully against the blue grey leaves, Callistemon Little John is a dwarf bottle brush that is a great choice for rockeries, small gardens, low hedges, borders and even containers. A hardy and reliable plant, Little John withstands moderate frost and thrives in most soil types and is happiest in full sun.
Conditions
Botanical Name: Callistemon ‘Little John’
Common Name: Bottle Brush Little John
Family: Myrtaceae
Plant Type: Small Shrub
Height: 1 m
Width: 1 m
Growth Habit: Evergreen,Rounded, Compact, Slow Growing
Leaf Description: Grey Green
Flower Colour: Burgundy Red
Flowering Time: Spring/Autumn
Light Needs: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry, Well drained, moderate drainage, poor
Soil Type: Most soils
Tolerances: Light frost, Drought, Hot Dry, Water Logging, Poor Soils
Uses: Low Hedge, Native Planting, Small Gardens, Low maitenance
Maintenance: Prune to shape when young. Look out for pests. Can be pruned to any size
Pests and Diseases: Callistemon Tip Moth and sawfly larvae, webworm
To Note: Can seem to be a slow grow for the first 12 months
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CONTACT
stephanie@misstree.com.au
0448974421
FIND US
Nursery is open Tues, Wed and Thurs 9 - 3.
All other times by appointment.