Callistemon Little John bird-attracting The dark foliage with vivid

The dark foliage with vivid pink flowers is a striking combination

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More compact and tidier than many ferns

it requires acidic soil or potting mix (pH 4

Callistemon Little John bird-attracting The dark foliage with vividThe bottlebrush is one of the most recognisable and rewarding native genera for Perth gardens. The characteristic cylindrical brushes of red, pink, white, or green flowers are magnetic to honeyeaters and other nectar feeding birds, and the plants themselves are tough, drought tolerant once established, and highly responsive to pruning. Full sun. Well drained soil. Low phosphorus native fertiliser only. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape