Shows how the whole plant can be covered in these spectacular red callistemon flowers to provide food for bees

(1/7) Shows how the whole plant can be covered in these spectacular red callistemon flowers to provide food for bees

Callistemon little john

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Close up of the flower of the Callistemon little john

(3/7) Close up of the flower of the Callistemon little john

Shows how low to the ground the Little John Callistemon grows but still flowers producing delightful red bushy flowers

(4/7) Shows how low to the ground the Little John Callistemon grows but still flowers producing delightful red bushy flowers

Bright red colours of the Little John Callistemon Flowers

(5/7) Bright red colours of the Little John Callistemon Flowers

Callistemon - Little John For Sale (Size: Medium)  (Cutting Grown)

(6/7) Callistemon - Little John For Sale (Size: Medium) (Cutting Grown)

Leaf of the Callistemon Little John

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Callistemon - Little John

Callistemon citrinus
A dwarf Bottlebrush with bright crimson blooming over a long period. A very hardy little shrub that is easily maintained.

$2.95 ($2.95-$14.90 choose a size)

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Specifications of Callistemon - Little John

Preferred Climate Subtropical, Warm TemperateLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From CuttingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 1-2m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Yes

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas SA, WA

Suitability in Pots Yes

Water Requirements Drought Hardy (Little Watering)

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? Can be pruned to 2m

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 2-3 Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

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Callistemon Willow Bottlebrush

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