Callistemon Little John

Common Name:
Little John Bottlebrush

Description:
Callistemon 'Little John' is a compact, evergreen shrub known for its dense foliage and striking, deep red, bottlebrush-like flowers. The narrow, blue-green leaves provide a beautiful contrast to the vibrant blooms, which appear profusely from spring into summer, and often intermittently throughout the year. This dwarf variety is ideal for small gardens, rockeries, and container planting. It thrives in well-drained soils and is drought-tolerant once established. Regular pruning after flowering helps maintain its compact form and encourages further blooming. 'Little John' attracts nectar-feeding birds and is a valuable addition to native Australian gardens. 

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 0.9–1.5 metres
• Width: 1.2–2.4 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers intermittently throughout the year

Flower Colour:

• Deep Red

Key Attributes:

• Australian native
• Bird Attracting
• Drought Tolerant
• Suitable for Containers
• Suitable for Hedging

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Grevillea species
• Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos)
• Westringia fruticosa
• Leptospermum species