Eucalyptus rhodantha – Rose Mallee

Eucalyptus rhodantha - rose mallee
Eucalyptus rhodantha - rose mallee

A low spreading mallee type tree to 4 metres tall, with beautiful silvery leaves which help to show off the large red to pink flowers in winter to spring. The bark is smooth and grey brown, branches are light grey. Attractive to birds and other nectar feeders. Likes a warm climate and a sunny position.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small tree

Width : 6

Flowering Time : Spring, Winter

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

Special Uses : Decorative fruit, Erosion control, Honey producing plant, Bird nesting plant

Scientific Name: Eucalyptus rhodantha

Common Name : Rose Mallee

Height : 4

Flower Color : Red, Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects