Melaleuca wilsonii
Also Known As
- Violet Honey Myrtle
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 8'-10'
- W: 6'-8'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Melaleuca wilsonii plant details
Melaleuca wilsonii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Melaleuca wilsonii
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: myrtaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Melaleuca wilsonii
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Medium shrub to 10' tall with dense, fissured bark on older stems. Flowers are a warm pink and open in late spring or early summer. Best in a warm, sunny site, but tolerant of some shade. Useful as a hedge or screen. Southern Australia.
By: Native Sons
Gardening facts about Melaleuca wilsonii plant
How to Grow Melaleuca wilsonii
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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