Melaleuca pachyphylla (Wallum Bottlebrush)
Form: Shrub 1-1.5 metres tall
Soil: Adaptable
Aspect: Full sun
Description:
Very hardy small shrub for home gardens.
Bright red flower brushes to 10 cm long in Spring/Summer/Autumn.
Green form also available
Attracts birds, bees and butterflies.
Prune for more compact and smaller plant.
Family: Myrtaceae
Special Features:
Good seaside plant
Flowers produce nectar which is bush tucker
Fantastic small coastal garden shrub
Tolerates wet feet
Melaleuca thymifolia (Thyme Honey Myrtle)
Form: Shrub 1 metre tall
Soil: Adaptable
Aspect: Full sun
Description:
Very popular flowering shrub.
Bright pink, sometimes purple flowers in Spring.
Very hardy, good seaside plant.
Tolerates wet feet.
Family: Myrtaceae
Special Features:
Bird attracting
Bee attracting
Ground parrot habitat
Rockery plant