Melaleuca elliptica ‘Granite Honey Myrtle’ — A brush with brilliance.

Crimson bottlebrush blooms burst from twisting stems, lighting up the dry garden like fireworks at dusk. Hardy, evergreen, and hummingbird-approved, this Australian beauty thrives where others wilt.

Plant Details:

• Water Needs: Low; drought-tolerant once established

• Sun Needs: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Sandy or gravelly, well-drained soil

• Growing Zone: USDA Zones 8–10

• Cold Hardiness: To ~20°F

• Mature Size: 6–10 ft tall × 4–6 ft wide

• Native Origin: Western Australia

• Best Substitutes For: Callistemon ‘Little John,’ Grevillea ‘Bonfire’

• Landscape Uses: Pollinator gardens, screening, coastal or arid landscapes