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Callistemon 'Little John'
Notes

Uses: Hardy ornamental low shrub for borders, verges, nature strips and roundabouts. As a contrast in mixed native plantings or en-mass as a low border or informal hedge.
Prune after flowering for dense habit.
Attracts nectar eating birds and insects.
Requires well-drained soils.
Note: This species is classified schedule 1, Regulation 24.2 under the Sewerage Act and may be planted in any street or road in any drainage area provided they are not planted closer than two metres to any sewer main or connection.

  • Height 0.5-1m
  • Spread 0.5-1m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Myrtaceae
  • Botanical Name Callistemon 'Little John'
  • Habit Dwarf, Rounded
  • Landscape 2nd line coast, Coastal footslopes, Footslopes, Hills, Plains
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Lime, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Red
  • Flowering Time Spring
  • Flower Type Bottlebrush
  • Purpose Ornamental, Habitat
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Low shrub (Up to 1.2m)