{"product_id":"callistemon-little-john-200mm-1","title":"Callistemon 'Little John'","description":"\u003cp\u003eA compact, evergreen dwarf bottlebrush prized for its vivid blood-red flower spikes and neat, slow-growing form. This Australian native shrub produces narrow blue-green foliage and showy blooms from spring through autumn, attracting birds and beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90cm H × 1.2–1.5m W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, compact, rounded evergreen shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow, blue-green to grey-green aromatic leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers \u0026amp; Fruits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blood-red bottlebrush flower spikes mainly spring to autumn, often year-round in mild climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun; tolerates some part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers well-drained sandy, loam, or clay soils; neutral to slightly acidic pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly after flowering to maintain density, feed with a low-phosphorus native fertilizer in spring; low water needs once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for borders, low hedges, rockeries, mass plantings, small gardens, containers, and native landscaping. Excellent for attracting birds and providing vibrant color in compact spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eClimate Suitability\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to Australia and well-suited to temperate regions including Ballarat, VIC, NSW, ACT, TAS, SA, and parts of southern WA. Drought tolerant, frost hardy once established, and thrives in both city and coastal gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFun Fact\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite its slow growth, 'Little John' can live for decades, building vibrant color into small spaces and low-maintenance gardens with minimal care needs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Navigators Nursery","offers":[{"title":"140mm","offer_id":47828422951082,"sku":null,"price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm","offer_id":48051512574122,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/6665\/1050\/files\/A57C2904-4042-4CCD-9307-CC3E125716C1.jpg?v=1761890400","url":"https:\/\/navigatorsnursery.shop\/products\/callistemon-little-john-200mm-1","provider":"Navigators Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}