Plants in genus callistemon
Plants in genus callistemon
Callistemon 'Little John'
Callistemon 'Little John' is a dwarf evergreen shrub known for its carmine-red bottlebrush blooms and fine-textured blue-green leaves. It is hardy in USDA zones 8 to 11 and is both heat and drought-tolerant. This plant prefers full sun and well-drained acidic soil, and it is deer-resistant. Pruning is recommended after the main summer flowering.