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Melaleuca huegelii
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Not sold to SA due to state biosecurity regulations.
Learn about biosecurity regulationsChenille Honey Myrtle is a coastal plant with creamy white, bottlebrush-like flowers from spring to summer. Its silver-green leaves and soft flower spikes draw in bees and suit sandy soils and coastal spots.
Loves sun and needs soil that drains well – plant it somewhere sunny where water doesn't sit after rain.
Easy to care for once it's settled in – water it during long dry spells, but it doesn't need much once growing well.
Give it a light trim after it flowers – this helps it stay neat and keeps the flowers coming.
Let it have some room – it grows big (up to 4 metres), so don't plant it too close to pipes, paving, or other plants.
Chenille Honey Myrtle (Melaleuca huegelii) is a magnificent coastal shrub that can grow into a substantial feature plant in the right conditions. This robust native produces masses of creamy white, bottlebrush-like flowers that have the characteristic soft, chenille texture that gives the plant its distinctive name. This impressive plant can reach up to 4 meters in height, making it an excellent choice for screening, windbreaks, o
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