Little John Dwarf Bottlebrush is a dense tropical evergreen shrub with an upright spreading growth habit and small narrow blue-green foliage that has a citrus scent when damaged. Showy, bloom red ‘bottlebrush’ flowers bloom from spring to summer with lighter through the year and are highly attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. Does best foliage in full sun and well-drained soil.
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Origins: |
Australia |
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Height: |
2’ - 3' |
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Spread: |
3’ - 5’ |
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Spacing: |
4’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
9 - 10 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant. Mulching helps prevent dieback in harsh winters.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Foundation Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Abelia, Paddle Plant, Viburnum
IMAGES: Jim Evans, Callistemon -- Dwarf Bottlebrush or Little John, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Leonora (Ellie) Enking, Callistemon viminalis 'Little John', (3) Forest and Kim Starr, starr-090806-4072-Callistemon_viminalis-little_john_flowers_and_leaves-Kahului-Maui
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
