❤️ Callistemon ‘Better John’ (Bottlebrush)
Callistemon viminalis ‘Better John’
Compact Bottlebrush with Silvery Foliage and Red Spikes
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Australia (cultivar)
A dwarf, refined variety with soft gray-green leaves and brilliant red, bottlebrush-style flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
☀️ Light: Full sun
💧 Water: Low to moderate
📏 Size: 3–5 ft tall and wide
🌸 Bloom Time: Spring through Summer
🪴 Landscape Use: Low hedges, pollinator gardens, coastal beds, accent plantings
💡 Casaplanta Tip:
Plant with Coast of Maine Bumper Crop for excellent drainage and nutrient support in sandy or alkaline soils.