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Little John Bottle Brush
Blood red, bottlebrush-like flower spikes cover this dwarf evergreen shrub from spring into summer. In warm, temperate regions, it will continue to bloom intermittently throughout the year. A densely branched habit with blue-green leaves that have a citrus scent when crushed. The versatile compact size is perfect for today's smaller gardens.
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Quick Facts
- Deep red bottlebrush flowers
- Compact size is ideal for small gardens
- Deer resistant
Details
Blood red, bottlebrush-like flower spikes cover this dwarf evergreen shrub from spring into summer. In warm, temperate regions, it will continue to bloom intermittently throughout the year. A densely branched habit with blue-green leaves that have a citrus scent when crushed. The versatile compact size is perfect for today's smaller gardens.
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About This Plant
Type
Shrubs
Leaf Color
Blue-Green
Flowering
Flowering
Mature Height
Up to 36 inches
Mature Width
Up to 60 inches
Landscape Uses
Flowering, Foundation, Groundcover, Patio & Containers
Features
Attractive flowers, disease free, pest free, nectar source for birds
Seasonality
Leaf Lifespan
Evergreen
Leaf Time of Year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Life Cycle
Perennial
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Bloom Color
Red
Plant Care Tips
Planting Instructions
If soil in container is dry, water plants prior to planting. Dig a hole at least twice the diameter of the root ball and 1.5 times deeper. Mix fertilizer or compost into the soil and return a few inches of soil mixture to the planting hole. Remove the plant from the container and gently tease out the roots on the surface of the root ball. Plant with the top of the root ball at ground level. Back-fill around the root ball with the rest of the soil mixture, gently firming it in as you go, and build a short berm of soil around the plant to create a watering basin. Water the plant thoroughly to settle the soil around the roots. Keep new plants well-watered the first summer, checking for water needs daily or every other day. Covering the root ball and area around the plant with 1-3 inches of mulch will help keep roots cool and conserve moisture. Keep mulch from touching tree trunks and plant stems.General Care Description
Thrives in average, lightly acidic, well-drained soil; avoid alkaline soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. More drought tolerant in coastal areas; less tolerant in hot, arid regions. Apply fertilizer in early spring. Prune to shape after flowering.
Effort of Care
Low
Soil Type
Acidic, Well-drained
Growth Rate
Slow
Light Needs
Full sun is ideal for the best flowers and overall plant health
Water Needs
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
Disease and Pests
Generally pest and disease free. Can become chlorotic in overly wet soils. Treat with chelated iron.
USDA Hardiness Zone
8
