Melaleuca lateritia

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Melaleuca lateritia, Robin Redbreast Bush, Robin Red Breast Melaleuca

Melaleuca lateritia, commonly known as the Robin Redbreast Bush, with dense, almost needle like, green foliage held on arching branches. It produces masses of orange-red, bottlebrush like flowers from spring through summer. This evergreen typically grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide. Melaleuca lateritia is commonly included in mixed plantings, grown as an informal hedge, or used as a backdrop for other plants.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	1.50 m
Spread:	1.50 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:	Living areas
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Melaleuca lateritia, Robin Redbreast Bush, Robin Red Breast Melaleuca

Melaleuca lateritia Details

Melaleuca lateritia, commonly known as the Robin Redbreast Bush, is a small shrub grown for its pretty flowers. It has dense, almost needle like, green foliage which is held on arching branches. It produces masses of orange-red, bottlebrush like flowers from spring through summer. This evergreen typically grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of wet, swampy conditions, coastal environments, moderate frost, and dry periods. Melaleuca lateritia is commonly included in mixed plantings, grown as an informal hedge, or used as a backdrop for other plants.