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Bottlebrush Little John

Callistemon X Viminalis 'Little John'

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Overview

The Bottlebrush 'Little John' (Callistemon x viminalis) is a dwarf evergreen shrub, renowned for its dense, blue-green foliage and vibrant red brush-like flowers. Ideal for low hedges or accent plants, it reaches up to 3 feet in height and width at maturity. This hardy variety thrives in full sun, requires minimal maintenance, and is drought-tolerant once established, making it a perfect, colorful addition to water-wise landscapes. USDA zones 8-11.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 9–11Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Bottlebrush Little John (Callistemon X Viminalis 'Little John') — The Bottlebrush 'Little John' (Callistemon x viminalis) is a dwarf evergreen shrub
Bottlebrush Little John (Callistemon X Viminalis 'Little John') — blue-green foliage and vibrant red brush-like flowers

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Myrtaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Bottlebrush Little John (Callistemon X Viminalis 'Little John') — The Bottlebrush 'Little John' (Callistemon x viminalis) is a dwarf evergreen shrub
Bottlebrush Little John (Callistemon X Viminalis 'Little John') — blue-green foliage and vibrant red brush-like flowers

Photograph: Jim Evans, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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