Little John - Plant Native!

Little John

Callistemon viminalis select form

Dense deep red bottlebrush

FEATURES:
Crowded blue-green foliage forms a compact hardy bush with deep red bottle-brush that flowers a spectacular display in spring and autumn. Bottle-brush attracts birds to your garden.

CONDITIONS:
Suitable for most soils and positions. Tolerant of wet soils. Drought tolerant once established.

PLANTING IDEAS AND USES:

  • An excellent low shrub for mulched gardens, borders and containers.
  • Plants respond well to pruning and can be used as an informal low hedge.
  • Makes an excellent cut flower.
Plant size

small shrub

Flower Time in Spring

Spring

Bird Attracting

Bird Attracting

Full Sun

Full Sun

Part Shade

Part Shade

Good for Tubs

Good for Tubs

Wet Areas

Wet Areas

Clay Soil

Clay Soil

Drought Tolerant

Drought Tolerant

Coastal

Coastal

Frost Hardy

Frost Hardy