About
Melaleuca hypericifolia, the bottlebrush, is an evergreen Australian shrub producing small, oval, grey-green leaves and dense, cylindrical, orange-red, bottlebrush-type flower spikes in summer. A rewarding and ornamental shrub for a frost-free, sunny, well-drained garden.
About the genus
Melaleuca, the paperbarks and tea-trees, are nearly 300 species of evergreen Australian shrubs and trees with small, often aromatic, leathery leaves, papery or fibrous bark and brush-like spikes of flowers in white, yellow, pink or red. Grown in frost-free, sunny, well-drained gardens.
Plant details
Suggested usesSpecimen planting, gardens, parks.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Stake when young.
PruningPrune to shape in late winter or after flowering.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.