Melaleuca linariifolia ‘Little Red’ – Honey Myrtle

Melaleuca 'Little Red'
Melaleuca 'Little Red'
Melaleuca 'Little Red'

A dense compact shrub with small leaves and bright red new growth throughout the warmer months. A great foliage plant that has the form of a conifer but flowers as well, with small white flowers in summer which are nectar rich and appreciated by birds and other wildlife. Great for shrubberies, clipped to low hedges or in a pot. Will do well in a wide range of conditions and soil types, at its best in well drained soil with good organic content. Frost and drought tolerant, higher light levels give more intense foliage colours.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name: Little Red

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 1.2

Flowering Time : Summer

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Cut flower, Fragrant oils, Erosion control, Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Melaleuca linariifolia

Common Name : Honey Myrtle

Height : 1.2

Flower Color : White

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan :

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects

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Melaleuca linariifolia ‘Little Red’ – Honey Myrtle