Callistemon viminalis ‘Green John’

Green John bottlebrush
Bright green new foliage complements dark green older foliage on a dense, low shrub featuring red flowers in spring. Reliable and taps in fast after planting. Nice in a pot.
Callistemon viminalis 'Green John'
height 2–3ft
width 2–3ft
tolerates Coast, Cold, Drought, Heat, Pots, Wind
water
needs
Low – Moderate
water
info
This shrub should be watered deeply and regularly (when the top couple of inches of soil has dried). Usually this will mean once every week or two during dry weather. A few years after the shrub is planted and once it’s established, you can likely cut back to deep infrequent waterings. Use drippers, emitters a slow stream of water so that it doesn’t run off; allow the water to trickle all the way down through the deepest layers of soil.
hardy
to
20F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor
Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose 1/2 Strength, Low Needs
origin Cultivar, Australia
california
native
No
sunset
zones
8, 9, 12–H2

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

Prune to make a low hedge or allow to billow into a softer mound. Fertilize lightly in spring if desired.
Best in soils with reasonably good drainage or better.

Special Interest

Fresh growth creates a two-tone look against darker older leaves.