Melaleuca Nesophila Or Showy Honey Myrtle 5 L Pot
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Melaleuca nesophila
Botanical name: Melaleuca nesophila
Common names: Showy Honey Myrtle, Pink Melaleuca
Description
Melaleuca nesophila is a stunning Western Australian native shrub or small tree renowned for its spectacular large, fluffy mauve-pink flower heads and attractive silver-grey foliage. Flowering over many months, it is an excellent feature plant for native, coastal, and waterwise gardens, while also attracting birds, bees, and butterflies.
Mature size
- Height: 3–6 m
- Width: 2–5 m
Flowers
- Large, rounded, fluffy flower heads
- Soft mauve to deep pink
- Flowers mainly from spring to early summer, with sporadic flowering throughout the year in Perth
- Rich in nectar and highly attractive to pollinators
Foliage
- Evergreen
- Silvery-grey to grey-green leaves
- Soft texture with year-round ornamental appeal
Landscaping uses
- Feature tree
- Native gardens
- Coastal gardens
- Bird-attracting landscapes
- Informal screening
- Windbreaks
- Streetscapes
- Waterwise gardens
Growing conditions in Perth
- Sun: Full sun.
- Soil: Well-drained sandy, loamy, or gravelly soils.
- Water: Water regularly during establishment. Once established, only occasional deep watering is required during prolonged dry periods.
- Drought tolerance: Excellent.
- Frost: Tolerates light frost.
- Coastal conditions: Excellent tolerance to coastal winds and salt spray.
Care
- Mulch to conserve soil moisture and suppress weeds.
- Apply a low-phosphorus native fertiliser in spring if needed.
- Prune lightly after flowering to encourage dense growth and maintain shape.
- Avoid waterlogged soils.
Wildlife value
The nectar-rich flowers attract:
- Honeyeaters
- Native bees
- Butterflies
- Other beneficial insects
Why choose
Melaleuca nesophila
- Spectacular pink flowering display
- Attractive silver-grey foliage
- Drought tolerant and low maintenance
- Excellent coastal performer
- Ideal for attracting birds and pollinators
- Perfectly suited to Perth’s Mediterranean climate
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Melaleuca Nesophila Or Showy Honey Myrtle 5 L Pot
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