bottlebrush 'Little John'
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Little John' is a dwarf, compact variety to about 1m, with narrow, leathery, aromatic, grey-green leaves and bright red, bottlebrush flowers from late spring to mid-summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- bottlebrush 'Little John' (Callistemon viminalis 'Little John')
- Genus
- Callistemon
- Family
- Myrtaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of bottlebrush 'Little John'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of bottlebrush 'Little John'
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bottlebrush 'Little John' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate from semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingUnder glass, grow in loam-based potting compost in full light with good ventilation. Outdoors grow in a sheltered position in full sun with a moist but well-drained, acid to neutral soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to scale insect, mealy bug and glasshouse red spider mite
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