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Dwarf Bottlebrush

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Blood red blooms cover the top of this dwarf grower for an extended season. Dense branches are covered with blue-green leaves. Versatile dwarf size is perfect for today's smaller gardens. Evergreen.

Photo credit: Carolyn Christine


  • Full Sun

  • Low

  • Height
    3—5 feet

  • Spread
    4—7 feet

Availability: Out of stock



Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a formal appearance, shear annually after flowering.

Brand Monrovia
Botanical Name Callistemon citrinus 'Little John'
Plant Type Tropicals, Shrubs
Plant Subtype EVERGREEN EARLY FLOWERING SHRUB
Foliage Color Blue-green
Light Needs Full Sun
Water Needs Low
USDA Cold Hardiness Zones 8 - 11
Height 3—5 feet
Spread 4—7 feet
Habit Round, Round
Special Uses Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Dwarf Plant, Showy Flowers
Landscape Uses Border, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Hedges and Screens, Seacoast Exposure
Flower Color Red
Bloom Time Spring, Summer

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