Overview
Melaleuca blaeriifolia is a bushy shrubs in the genus Melaleuca, part of the Myrtaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Melaleuca blaeriifolia grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include mediterranean climate plants, patio and container plants and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Melaleuca blaeriifolia is an erect to spreading shrub in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae and is endemic to a small area in the south-west of Western Australia. It has small leaves and small greenish-yellow flowerheads.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Melaleuca
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Melaleuca blaeriifolia size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs, Trees
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Melaleuca blaeriifolia
- Propagation
- Sow seed in spring, root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer
- Pest resistance
- Glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Melaleuca blaeriifolia?
Melaleuca blaeriifolia prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Melaleuca blaeriifolia need?
Melaleuca blaeriifolia grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Melaleuca blaeriifolia hardy in the UK?
Melaleuca blaeriifolia has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Melaleuca blaeriifolia?
Sow seed in spring, root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer.
More in the Melaleuca genus
- Melaleuca bracteata
- Melaleuca decussata
- Melaleuca diosmifolia
- Melaleuca ellipticagranite bottlebrush
- Melaleuca ericifoliaswamp paperbark
- Melaleuca gibbosaslender honey myrtle
- Melaleuca glaberrima
- Melaleuca hypericifoliabottlebrush flower
