CALLISTEMON VIMINALIS ‘LITTLE JOHN’ LOG

Dwarf Scarlet Bottlebrush

Low to Full sun to Attracts Deer Native to moderate water part shade hummingbirds resistant Australia

Why we love it… The namesake flowers on this heat tolerant Australian native resemble large, crimson (…you guessed it) bottle brushes! Hummingbirds find these distinctive, spiky blooms absolutely irresistible, even though they aren’t the typical trumpet shape that we associate with hummingbird attractors.

Scarlet Bottlebrush’s soft, fuzzy foliage is blue- green, clinging to the stems year-round and offering a medium texture that, along with the color, contrasts handsomely with the desert landscape palate. This dwarf variety stays compact; forming a dense, symmetrical mound that looks spectacular when massed in borders and foundations, and also looks stunning when showcased near patios or in containers. Plant them in clear sight, where the unique flowers and hummingbird activity can be enjoyed.

Lydia says: Maintain a more compact and formal appearance by shearing your Dwarf Bottlebrush annually in the late summer, after its done flowering.

Evergreen Shrub: Callistemon viminalis ‘Little John’ Size (H x W): 3 feet x 3-5 feet

This plant is included in our Civano Select TM Blooms: Red, spring through fall TM collection. Civano Select plants are Exposure: Full sun to part shade handpicked by our horticulturalist for quality, form and health! Hardiness Zone: 15° F, USDA Zones 8 Water: Low to moderate Civano Nursery 5301 S. Houghton Rd Pruning: Late summer to early fall, after flowering Tucson Arizona 85747 Growth Rate: Slow to moderate www.civanonursery.com