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    Callistemon viminalis 'Little John'

    Also Known As

    • Callistemon citrinus 'Little John'
    • Little John Bottlebrush

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 3'-5'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Callistemon viminalis 'Little John' plant details

    Callistemon viminalis 'Little John' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Callistemon viminalis 'Little John'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: myrtaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: compact, showy, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Callistemon viminalis 'Little John'

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt
    Soil needs: average, clay and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    'Little John' has rich red bottlebrush blooms on compact plants to just 3 feet tall by 5 feet wide. The foliage is blue-green. Full to part sun. Best in well-drained soil.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Zn 8. Compact evergreen shrub. Red flowers

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    The soft, gray leaves provide an attractive contrast to the deep red flowers in winter and spring. Exhibits a dwarf form growing 3' tall with a 5' spread.

    By: Native Sons

    A dwarf and compact bottlebrush creating an evergreen mound to only 3'H and 5'W. Produces masses of deep red bottlebrush blooms in summer.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Callistemon viminalis 'Little John' plant

    How to Grow Callistemon viminalis 'Little John'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 6'-20'

    Width: 8'-20'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    aka Eleanor Bottlebrush

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'

    • sun
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    Callistemon sieberi

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    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7b-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-15'

    Width: 3'-7'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Callistemon sieberi flower by Cistus Nursery
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    Callistemon 'Woodlander's Hardy'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 6'-8'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Callistemon 'Woodlander's Hardy' flower by Karl Gercens III
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