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CALLISTEMON citrinus 'Little John'
Commonly known as Crimson bottlebrush
Miniature habit, deep red flowers
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Evergreen - blue-green, lance-shaped leaves to 7cm (3in) long.
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Red - deep red -
Height - 90cm (36in) -
Spread - 90cm (36in)
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Dwarf shrub - Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions. - rounded habit. Produces flower spikes at the top of the branches.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter - Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Full sun - sheltered position. -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - red spider mites, mealy bugs and scale insects under glass. -
Place of origin - Australia (New South Wales, Victoria). C. viminalis hybrid. -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower Shape - Spikes - - short spikes
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Garden Location/Conditions - Greenhouse / conservatory - Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter - loam based potting, JI. No 2. with full light and ventilation.
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Scented Plants - Scented foliage - - leaves release attractive lemon scent when crushed.
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Neutral to acid soil
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Callistemon - Growing Guide
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