{"product_id":"little-caroline-bottlebrush-callistemon-viminalis-little-caroline","title":"Little Caroline Bottlebrush - Callistemon viminalis 'Little Caroline'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLittle Caroline Bottlebrush (\u003cem\u003eCallistemon viminalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Little Caroline') is a compact evergreen native that grows up to 90cm tall and 75cm wide. It carries brilliant red brush flowers from spring through summer, which birds are drawn to, over long, deep green leaves. It is a hybrid of 'Wildfire' and 'Little John', and a dependable low hedge or border plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour for two seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e The red brushes keep coming from spring through summer, a longer run than many dwarf natives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep green foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves are long and dark green, giving a rich backdrop to the red flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTidy and compact.\u003c\/strong\u003e At up to 90cm by 75cm it stays in scale with small gardens, borders and tubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil is rarely an issue.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is hardy and easygoing, taking almost any soil in full sun or dappled shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Birds visit for the nectar through the whole flowering season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 70cm apart for a neat, flowering low hedge. Prune the tips early to build a dense base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact habit sits well among stone and at the front of mixed native beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge tubs.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a big pot of quality potting mix it will flower for years and give a red focal point on a patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Little Caroline Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun is best, though it tolerates dappled shade. Bottlebrushes generally cope with frost down to about -5C, so it suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, including hot, dry and coastal positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy and easygoing, with almost any garden soil suiting it. Good drainage helps in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch the bed and keep the water up through the first 12 weeks while the plant settles. Feed with a slow release native fertiliser in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune the tips while the plant is young to encourage dense growth. After each flush of flowers, trim just behind the spent brushes to keep the shape neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Little Caroline Bottlebrush as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes are the economical choice for a longer hedge, while the packs of potted plants give you a fuller line from the start. Plants travel upright and settle within a couple of weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/callistemons\"\u003eCompare more bottlebrushes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eOur best hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003eMore bird attracting plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-bird-attracting-native-plants-for-australian-gardens\"\u003eTop bird attracting natives for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 90cm tall and 75cm wide. It is slightly taller than the smallest dwarf bottlebrushes, with longer and darker leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom spring through summer. The brilliant red brushes attract birds and bees throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTip prune while young to build density. After each flush of flowers, trim just behind the spent brushes before seed capsules form.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787186012479,"sku":"CAL-VIM-LITTLE-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67787186045247,"sku":"CAL-VIM-LITTLE-140MM-P10","price":246.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67787186078015,"sku":"CAL-VIM-LITTLE-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/little-caroline-bottlebrush-callistemon-viminalis-little-caroline.jpg?v=1792150742","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/little-caroline-bottlebrush-callistemon-viminalis-little-caroline","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}