Callistemon ‘Wee Johnnie’ – Bottlebrush

Callistemon viminalis hybrid 'Wee Johnnie' bottlebrush

Callistemon viminalis hybrid 'Wee Johnnie'
Callistemon viminalis hybrid 'Wee Johnnie'
Callistemon viminalis hybrid 'Wee Johnnie'

A new dwarf variety of bottlebrush, this small shrub has been selected for its fantastic growth habit- compact in size, with dense grey green foliage. Flowers in Spring, producing abundant red brushes clustered tightly along the stem. This versatile plant is excellent for rockeries, hedges and borders. It makes a great feature for both its foliage and flowers and is also suitable for container planting. Low maintenance and tolerant to both drought and frost once established.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name: Wee Johnnie

Plant Type : Small tree, Small shrub

Width : 1

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage, Boggy poorly drained

Special Uses : Bonsai, Erosion control, Honey producing plant, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Callistemon viminalis hybrid

Common Name : Bottlebrush

Height : 1.5

Flower Color : Red

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects

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Callistemon ‘Wee Johnnie’ – Bottlebrush