Better John™ Callistemon

Callistemon viminalis ‘LJ1’ PBR Trade Name Better John™

• A ‘Better John’ bred from Little John
• Easier to grow, quicker to establish and better foliage colour
• Stays at a compact height

Description: A new Callistemon cultivar with blue-green toned mature foliage. New growth foliage has silver coloured tones due to soft hairy texture.

Will start flowering mid spring and finish late spring with small red flowers.

• Size: 600mm – 1200mm high x 600 – 900mm wide.
• Planting Density: 3-5 plants per m², 1.5-2 plants per linear metre.
• Uses: Specimen and contrast planting.
• Position: Full sun to part shade. Suits sandy to well drained soils. Tolerates drought and cold.
• Care: Water as required for 8-13 weeks until established. Plant in a well mulched garden (chunky mulch is recommended).
• If required use slow release fertiliser in spring. If ever required prune every 3-4 years for a natural shape, or every 2 years for a tidy hedge.
• Where it works: QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA & WA.

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