Little John Dwarf Bottlebrush - Monrovia

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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.

Mature Height: 3 feetMature Width: 5 feetLight: Full Sun

Plant Characteristics

AttractsPollinators, BirdsEvergreen or DeciduousEvergreenFamily NameBottlebrushBloom TimeSpring to summer; nearly year-round in temperate regions.Foliage ColorBlue, GreenGenus NameCallistemonGrowth RateSlowHardiness Zone8Landscape UsesBorder, Coastal Exposure, Container, Cutting Garden, Hedge, Massing, Specimen, Urban GardenLight NeedsFull SunMature Height3 feetMature Width5 feetPrune TimeLate Winter PruningWater NeedsDry to AverageWaterwise0

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Essentials for Success

For flourishing plants, use potting soil for potted plants or planting mix for garden beds paired with Root Zone starter fertilizer is the perfect duo to foster robust root growth and minimize transplant shock.

Care

Planting & Growing

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.

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We went specifically to buy the Munstead Lavender in their ad for $5.99. Their website & POS system said they were in stock. No staff member could locate them. They all said they had never seen them. They offered to special order them at the sale price, then the POS system said the warehouse was out of stock. Then they offered to order the 1 gallon version at full price. I’m OK with ordering the larger version, but would have appreciated some sort of discount since they never had the 4” version mentioned in the ad. 😕

Little John Dwarf Bottlebrush - Monrovia

Essentials for Success

Care

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