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Melaleuca ‘Little Red’ is a compact, beautifully coloured native shrub prized for its bright red bottlebrush flowers and tidy, rounded growth habit. It’s a vibrant, low-maintenance option that brings year-round interest and attracts wildlife to any Australian garden.
✔ Striking red blooms – Produces masses of vivid red flowers that stand out in any landscape.
✔ Compact and tidy – Naturally forms a neat, rounded shrub ideal for small gardens.
✔ Pollinator-friendly – Birds, bees, and insects flock to its nectar-rich flowers.
✔ Highly resilient – Handles drought, wind, and poor soils once established.
✔ Australian native – Perfect for sustainable, wildlife-friendly gardens.
✅ Feature shrub – Brilliant red flowers create an instant focal point.
✅ Low hedge or border – Compact form suits edging and structured plantings.
✅ Wildlife gardens – Supports native birds and beneficial pollinators.
✅ Coastal landscapes – Tolerates sandy soils and seaside wind.
Spacing: Plant 80cm to 1m apart when creating a low hedge or grouping. Adding extra plants creates a denser, fuller display.
Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best season is autumn.
Mulching & Fertilising: This plant thrives naturally and does not require mulching or fertiliser to stay healthy.
How tall does Melaleuca ‘Little Red’ grow?
It typically reaches around 1–1.5m high, forming a compact, bushy shrub.
When does it flower?
It flowers mainly in spring and summer with vibrant red bottlebrush blooms.
Is it drought-tolerant?
Yes, once established it thrives in dry, low-water conditions.
Can it grow in coastal environments?
Yes, it tolerates sandy and salty conditions well.
Does it need regular pruning?
It keeps a tidy shape naturally, but light pruning after flowering encourages denser growth.
Don’t wait, secure your Melaleuca ‘Little Red’ today and enjoy its year-round colour!
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