Callistemon 'Little John', Dwarf Bottlebrush
Scientific Name: Callistemon viminalis 'Little John' (Sol. ex Gaertn.) G. Don ex Loudon
Family: Myrtaceae
Sunset®: 8-9,11-24
USDA: 9-12
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 20°F (-7°C), some frost damage below 25°F (-4°C)
Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade, tolerates reflected heat
Origin: Australia
Growth Habits: Evergreen mounding shrub, slow growing to 3 feet tall (90 cm), 5 feet spread (1.5 m)
Watering Needs: Little to moderate water when established, becomes chlorotic if not watered properly, or with poor drainage, prefers a slightly acidic soil
Propagation: Semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer
Attractive to hummingbirds.
Blooming Habits:
Red flowers in mid-spring, and occasionally during the rest of the year.
Culture:
Prune in the fall.
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