Melaleuca Little Red 4 L Pot
AU$20.00
Price incl. GST (10%) AU$1.82
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Product Details
Description
A dense, evergreen shrub with striking bright red new foliage that matures to deep green. Its compact habit makes it ideal for smaller gardens, borders, and mass plantings.
Features
- Brilliant red new growth throughout the year
- Compact and tidy growth habit
- Evergreen native shrub
- Drought tolerant once established
- Low maintenance
- Attracts bees and beneficial insects
- Suitable for coastal gardens
Height & Width
- Height: 0.8–1.2 metres
- Width: 1–1.5 metres
Growing Conditions in Perth
- Position: Full sun to part shade
- Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soils
- Watering: Regular watering during establishment; drought tolerant once mature
- Frost: Light frost tolerant
- Coastal: Handles coastal conditions and moderate salt exposure
Landscape Uses
- Low hedging
- Native gardens
- Border planting
- Mass planting for colour contrast
- Feature shrub in small gardens
- Water-wise landscapes
Environmental Benefits
- Provides habitat and shelter for small birds
- Supports pollinators such as bees
- Requires less water than many exotic shrubs
- Helps promote biodiversity in native gardens
Planting & Soil Preparation
- Choose a sunny, well-drained location.
- Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball.
- Improve soil with compost if required.
- Plant at the same depth as in the pot.
- Water thoroughly and apply mulch around the base.
Care & Maintenance
- Water regularly during the first summer.
- Apply a low-phosphorus native fertiliser in spring.
- Lightly prune after growth flushes to maintain shape and encourage colourful new foliage.
- Refresh mulch annually to conserve moisture.
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Melaleuca Little Red 4 L Pot
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