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.
Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Melaleuca
Scientific Name - Melaleuca conothamnoides
Family - Myrtaceae
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Minimum Height - 1
Maximum Height - 2
Minimum Width - 1
Maximum Width - 2
Flower Colour - Pink
Flowering Time - Spring
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Loamy, Sandy loam, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Flower garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen
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Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method - Seed
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant, Screen
Special Uses - Fragrant oils, Erosion control, Honey producing plant, Bird nesting plant, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies
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