All-Time Favourite Compact Natives for Small Hedges, Borders and Topiary
Callistemon ‘Little John’
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Callistemon ‘Little John’
Description:
Callistemon ‘Little John’ is a popular compact bottlebrush known for its dense, rounded habit, striking blue-green foliage, and vibrant red flowers. Highly valued for its neat shape and long-lasting colour, it is perfect for borders, low hedges, and feature planting. Its manageable size and tidy appearance make it ideal for both native and formal garden styles.
Flowers:
Deep red bottlebrush flowers appear from spring through summer, with spot flowering at other times. The flowers attract birds, bees, and butterflies with their nectar-rich blooms.
Foliage:
Narrow, blue-grey to blue-green leaves give the plant a soft, contrasting appearance year-round. New growth adds fresh colour to the dense, rounded form.
Fruit:
Small, woody seed capsules may form after flowering, adding subtle textural interest to the stems.
Form & Size:
Compact, rounded shrub growing approximately 1–1.2m high and wide, with a naturally dense, tidy habit.
Growing Conditions:
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Position: Prefers full sun but will tolerate part shade.
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Soil: Well-drained soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay types.
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Climate: Tolerates coastal conditions, drought, and light frost once established.
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Watering: Requires little water once established, though benefits from occasional deep watering during extended dry periods.
Uses:
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Perfect for low hedging, borders, and mass planting.
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Ideal as a feature shrub in small gardens or containers.
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Suitable for native, modern, or cottage-style landscapes.
Maintenance:
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Very low-maintenance.
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Light pruning after flowering helps maintain shape and encourage new growth.
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Feed with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser in spring for best performance.
Notes:
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Attracts birds and pollinators.
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Neat, compact habit makes it suitable for small spaces or formal planting.
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Excellent in pots or as part of a mixed native border.
Companion Plants:
Pairs beautifully with Lomandra ‘Lime Tuff’, Westringia ‘Zena’, Dianella ‘Little Jess’, and Grevillea ‘Rosy’s Baby’ for a colourful, low-maintenance landscape.
Common Name: Little John Bottlebrush
Botanical Name: Callistemon ‘Little John’
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin: Australia (cultivar)
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Where are our plants Grown and how do we grow them
- Plants are grown locally on the Sunshine Coast
- All outdoor plants are sun hardened and ready to grow
- Indoor plants are grown under 50% Shade and will transfer perfectly to indoor use
- Orchids are also grown under 50% Shade and are best brought indoors during flowering for show then returned back into a shaded area until the following flowering time
- we are Qualified horticulturists, greenkeeper as well as Qualified landscape Construction with over 35 years experience in the industry. We use Quality products and materials to grow all our plants.
- Visit us instore and get the right advice the first time to make your plants succeed
How to Look after your plants like we do
- When using any Garden Care products or Fertilisers we always recommend reading the label before use
- We recommend using Earthlife crushed rock mineral on all plants when planting in the ground or in Pots.
- When planting in Pots in Our garden centre we use Rocky Point potting mixes to plant all our plants
- If planting in the ground we also recommend that you use Rocky Point garden soil around your plants at the time of planting
49 Caloundra Road
49 Caloundra Road
Caloundra West QLD 4551
Australia
0459150799
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