Melaleuca conothamnoides

Melaleuca conothamnoides - honey myrtle
Melaleuca conothamnoides - honey myrtle

This spectacular Western Australian plant has stunning displays of bright pink bottlebrush flowers on a compact low growing plant. Use it as a feature shrub in the garden to attract nectar feeding birds. Give it a light trim after it finishes flowering in spring.

Family : Myrtaceae

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Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 2

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Fragrant oils, Erosion control, Honey producing plant, Bird nesting plant, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Melaleuca conothamnoides

Common Name : Melaleuca

Height : 2

Flower Color : Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Flower garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan :

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies

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Melaleuca conothamnoides