Callistemon viminalis hybrid dwarf form
Wee Johnnie
PBR CS002 pending

Wee Johnnie has been selected for its small compact dense habit and grey green foliage. Beautiful bottlebrush red flowers appear in spring.

POSITION: Grows well in both dappled shade and full sun. It is adaptable to most well drained soils and is a versatile plant. Once this plant is established it will tolerate short periods of dry and light frost conditions.

CONDITIONS: Soil pH: 4.5 to 6.5

Soil preparation: Soil can range from quite acid to alkaline in pH levels, it is important to have good soil preparation to gain the best results when planting natives. This improves the water-holding capacity of the soil and for young plants, once established, will have lower water requirements.

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CARE: Grows well in both dappled shade and full sun. It is adaptable to most well drained soils and is a versatile plant. Once this plant is established it will tolerate short periods of dry and light frost conditions.

USES: Wee Johnnie has a variety of uses from hedging to garden border or as a rockery planting. It can be pruned to a desired height to create low to medium hedges. It is a great choice as foliage contrast for dense low to medium screening in gardens.

Plant Breeder: Ian Shimmen

Labeling For Test Marketing IP Australia
Eligibility of this plant as a registerable plant variety under Section 43(6) of the Plant Breeder’s Rights Act 1994.