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Little John Dwarf Bottlebrush
Callistemon 'Little John'
Pronunciation: kal-LIS-tem-on
SKU #01440
Blood red, bottlebrush-like flower spikes cover this dwarf evergreen shrub from spring into summer. In warm, temperate regions, it will continue to bloom intermittently throughout the year. A densely branched habit with blue-green leaves that have a citrus scent when crushed. The versatile compact size is perfect for today's smaller gardens.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Once established, water if very dry.
SIZE: Slowly reaches just 3 ft. tall, 5 ft. wide.
Retailers Near You
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 1221 Grand Ave. Piedmont, California 94610
- 196 Moraga Way Orinda, California 94563
- 2332 San Pablo Ave. Berkeley, California 94702
- Grand Lake Ace Hardware
- Mcdonnell Nursery
- East Bay Nursery
Be Inspired: How to Use this Plant
| Bloom Time | Spring to summer; longer in temperate regions |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
| Design Ideas | With its lower spreading habit, this hummingbird magnet fits into any garden. Use as a foundation cover-up in drought-resistant gardens or as middle-of-the-border accent plants. Line up several for a hedge or mass them like groundcover in very hot planting areas where other plants wilt. Ideal for desert landscapes. |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Agave (Agave); Aloe (Aloe); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Echeveria (Echeveria); Sedum (Sedum) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average, lightly acidic, well-drained soil; avoid alkaline soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. More drought tolerant in coastal areas; less tolerant in hot, arid regions. Apply fertilizer in early spring. Prune to shape after flowering. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Spring to summer; longer in temperate regions |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | With its lower spreading habit, this hummingbird magnet fits into any garden. Use as a foundation cover-up in drought-resistant gardens or as middle-of-the-border accent plants. Line up several for a hedge or mass them like groundcover in very hot planting areas where other plants wilt. Ideal for desert landscapes. |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Agave (Agave); Aloe (Aloe); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Echeveria (Echeveria); Sedum (Sedum) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average, lightly acidic, well-drained soil; avoid alkaline soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. More drought tolerant in coastal areas; less tolerant in hot, arid regions. Apply fertilizer in early spring. Prune to shape after flowering. |
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Retailers Near You
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 1221 Grand Ave. Piedmont, California 94610
- 196 Moraga Way Orinda, California 94563
- 2332 San Pablo Ave. Berkeley, California 94702
- Grand Lake Ace Hardware
- Mcdonnell Nursery
- East Bay Nursery
Retailers Near You
This plant may be available in these stores:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 1221 Grand Ave. Piedmont, California 94610
- 196 Moraga Way Orinda, California 94563
- 2332 San Pablo Ave. Berkeley, California 94702
- Grand Lake Ace Hardware
- Mcdonnell Nursery
- East Bay Nursery
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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.