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Callistemon X viminalis 'Little John'

Bottlebrush Little John

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Information by: The Plant Nerd Inc.        Photographer: Norman's Nursery

 

Description

The 'Little John' exhibits very dense, compact growth to 4' x 5' slowly. It produces clusters of blood red flowers and blue green foliage. A very regular, almost symmetrical, spiral patten of dense oval leaves is shown along the stems.

Maintenance Tips

Callistemon x viminalis ‘Little John’ is a dwarf variety of the bottle brush tree. It has a dense round form with blue-green foliage, narrow point leaves, and red bottlebrush flowers that will bloom for the majority of the year. It slowly grows to about 4-5’ tall and wide and is resistant to many pests and diseases. Hard and frequent pruning is not necessary due to its size and growth rate, but thinning out dead or long branches can be useful to help shape or reduce size. They can even tolerate some hedging to shape as well. Spent blooms will fade to a dark red and can be removed once they have accumulated to give the plant a cleaner look.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walkways

Special Uses

Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.