Melaleuca hypericifolia ‘Ulladulla Beacon’ – Honey Myrtle

Melaleuca hypericifolia honey myrtle 'Ulladulla Beacon'

Melaleuca hypericifolia 'Ulladulla Beacon'
Melaleuca hypericifolia 'Ulladulla Beacon'
Melaleuca hypericifolia 'Ulladulla Beacon'

A dense, quick growing groundcover, carpeting or mounding shrub. Bright green foliage is highlighted in spring and summer with brilliant bird-attracting orange-red brushes. Plant as an undershrub, or to cascade down walls or steep slopes. Excellent for coastal gardens where it will provide protection for small plants just being established.

Note- Melaleuca hypericifolia has become a pest plant on the south coast of Victoria where it can displace the local vegetation. It is advisable not to plant it next to natural bushland.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name: Ulladulla Beacon

Plant Type : Small shrub, Ground cover

Width : 2

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Fragrant oils, Bonsai, Erosion control

Scientific Name: Melaleuca hypericifolia

Common Name : Honey Myrtle

Height : 0.5

Flower Color : Orange

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan :

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

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