{"product_id":"cotton-candy-honey-myrtle-melaleuca-thymifolia-cotton-candy","title":"Cotton Candy Honey Myrtle - Melaleuca thymifolia 'Cotton Candy'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCotton Candy Honey Myrtle (\u003cem\u003eMelaleuca thymifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Cotton Candy') is a hardy, compact native shrub about 1m tall and 1m to 1.5m wide, with fine bright green foliage and clusters of fluffy hot pink flowers from summer through autumn. It is smaller than the species form, and suits low hedging, rockeries, borders and coastal gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot pink fluff.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of fluffy flowers cover the shrub from summer through autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays compact, with brighter green foliage than the species form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough in frost and dry spells.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it tolerates heavy frost and moderate drought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine in most soils.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates most soil types and planting conditions, even occasional wet feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers attract native wildlife, including bees and birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart for a low flowering hedge that closes into a continuous line, and clip after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around a metre, it suits rockeries and the front of a border, where the hot pink flowers can be seen at close range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and native gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a hardy choice for coastal plantings and native gardens, and it can be shaped as desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cotton Candy Honey Myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun encourages flowering. It tolerates heavy frost and moderate drought once established, so it suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. It flowers better in higher-rainfall zones, or where it is watered while in bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most soil types and planting conditions, even occasional wet feet. Good drainage is still wise, but it does not mind a damp patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well, especially while it establishes. In drier areas, water in the flowering period for a bigger display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to encourage a compact habit. Light, regular trims keep it neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Cotton Candy Honey Myrtle as tube stock (a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly) and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tube stock is the low cost way to plant a hedge, while the 140mm pots give a more developed plant from day one. Plant out soon after arrival, mulch and water in well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on the page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/melaleucas\"\u003eBrowse our melaleucas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants that suit rockeries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eMore Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/low-hedge-plants-under-1-metre-australia\"\u003eLow hedge plants under 1 metre for front gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 80cm apart. The mature width is up to 1.5m, so plants soon meet and form a continuous low hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need much water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate drought is fine once established, but it flowers better in higher-rainfall zones or where it is watered in the flowering period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It tolerates heavy frost once established, which makes it a reliable hedge for cool gardens as well as warm ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790857371967,"sku":"MEL-THY-COTTON-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790857437503,"sku":"MEL-THY-COTTON-140MM-P10","price":302.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/cotton-candy-honey-myrtle-melaleuca-thymifolia-cotton-candy.jpg?v=1792209553","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/cotton-candy-honey-myrtle-melaleuca-thymifolia-cotton-candy","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}