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    Melaleuca fulgens

    Also Known As

    • Scarlet Honey Myrtle

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 8'
    • W: 8'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Melaleuca fulgens plant details

    Melaleuca fulgens is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In spring flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Melaleuca fulgens

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: myrtaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 0 - 8 FT - wide, 0 - 8 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Melaleuca fulgens

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Resistant to: heat and seaside / salt
    Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A small to medium shrub up to 8' tall with green to gray-green, glaucus foliage. Flower color is variable; the clone we grow has scarlet flowers with golden anthers. Plant in full sun with excellent drainage. Western and Central Australia.

    By: Native Sons

    Gardening facts about Melaleuca fulgens plant

    How to Grow Melaleuca fulgens

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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