Melaleuca (Callistemon) 'Little John'Dwarf Callistemon: Dense evergreen small rounded shrub to 3 5' tall (or more) x 6 8' wide. It has narrow bluish gray green leaves and blood red bristle like flowers throughout the year, with peak bloom time in early summer through fall. Full sun to part shade. Low to medium water. Seacoast, wind, heat and drought tolerant once established but appreciates some irrigation. Attracts bees, birds and hummingbirds.