Little John Bottlebrush

Callistemon viminalis

Every hummingbird seems to know this address.

Compact in size but generous with color, Little John Bottlebrush bursts into bloom with brilliant crimson flowers that seem to glow against blue-green foliage. Hummingbirds quickly learn where to find it, returning again and again throughout the flowering season. Easy to tuck into smaller spaces, this Australian native brings cheerful energy to waterwise gardens without demanding constant attention.

In the Garden

•  Sun: Full Sun

•  Water: Low

•  Mature Size: 3–5 ft tall × 4–6 ft wide

•  Cold Tolerance: About 20°F

•  Native To: Australia

•  Bloom Season: Spring with repeat blooms

•  Pollinators: Hummingbirds, bees

•  Evergreen: Yes

A Note from the Hollow

Prune lightly after the main bloom cycle to encourage a tidy habit and additional flowering.

Ask a Pollinator…

 Do hummingbirds really love this plant?

 How often will it bloom each year?

Waterwise • Thoughtfully Grown • Desert Adapted

Cold hardy in Southern Utah with proper drainage.