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Callistemon 'Better John' (Better John Bottlebrush)

Callistemon 'Better John' (Better John Bottlebrush)

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Callistemon 'Better John' (Better John Bottlebrush) is a striking evergreen shrub known for its dense, upright growth and vibrant red bottlebrush flowers. These unique, cylindrical blooms add a splash of colour to gardens throughout spring and summer, attracting pollinators like bees and birds. The dark green, leathery foliage complements the bright flowers, making this variety ideal for adding texture and visual interest to garden borders, rockeries, or native landscapes. Its compact and well-formed growth habit ensures it’s suitable for smaller spaces as well.

Callistemon 'Better John' is highly valued for its drought tolerance and low-maintenance care.

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Mature height

1–2 meters

Mature width

1–1.5 meters

Spacing

1–1.5 meters

Evergreen/Deciduous

Evergreen

Foliage

Vibrant red bottlebrush flowers with dark green foliage

Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest

Spring to summer (September to February)

Sun tolerance

Full sun to partial shade

Maintenance

Low maintenance. Prune lightly to maintain shape and remove spent flowers. Drought-tolerant once established.

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