Australian Native Plants Nursery

Leader in ornamental trees and shrubs for Mediterranean gardens

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Australian Native Plants Nursery, located in Ventura, CA, is a leader in ornamental trees and shrubs for Mediterranean gardens. Shop the online store or come visit the nursery in person.
Callistemon 'Little John'

Description

Low growing shrub with narrow grey-green leaves and bright red flowers in summer-winter. Grows well in most soils and situations. Tolerant of frost and extended dry periods once established. Growing well coastal or inland areas - Santa Barbara -Ojai-Pasadena to Florida. Great for attracting hummingbirds and as a low screen.

Details

Biological Name: Callistemon 'Little John'
Common Name: Bottlebrush
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin: Eastern Australia
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Irrigation: Drought tolerant once established
Frost: Moderately Frost Tolerant 25F (-4C)
Soil: Well-drained to poorly drained soils
Flower Color: Red
Flower Time: Summer - most of the year
Height: 3'
Width: 3-5'
See also...
Shrub
Availability ...
1 Gallon: backordered
2 Gallon: not available
5 Gallon: not available
15 Gallon: not available
Mail Order Plant (online only): not available
Seeds (online only): not available

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Lomandras are excellent for extracting phosphorous out of your soils? Good landscape shrub for planting with grevilleas and banksias. We have several new introductions.

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