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Melaleuca fulgens Scarlet Honey Myrtle |
Melaleucas: Common names are Paperbarks, Honey myrtles. The bark is very distinctive and consists of thin, white cream or brown, paper like layers. Leaves on some species are aromatic when crushed. Many of the shrub like Melaleuca are known by the common name of honey myrtle because of their nectar rich flowers. The flowers can be extremely profuse and come in a range of colors including white, cream, pink, mauve, red, yellow, orange and green. The bark of Melaleuca is in demand for lining hanging baskets for gardens. Paperbarks will tolerate moist sites that are poorly drained but flower production is best in full sun. Occasional use of a slow release fertilizer may be helpful.
Melaleuca fulgens
Scarlet Honey Myrtle. Yellow tipped spikes of brush like carmine flowers deep
within the bush. Hardy rating +28 F. Mature size 4' with narrow gray-green
leaves. Prefers open, sunny position with good drainage, but
will accept very moist conditions. Flower colors can
be pink or red in various shades. This species is
native to West Australia where it is
found in rocky granite areas. Young tips can be damaged by frosts.
| Temperature Rating | USDA Zone 9 |
| Type | Small shrub to 4' |
| Flower Color | Carmine red/pink |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Placement | Sun |
| Culture | Moderate to moist soils |
| Native | West Australia |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
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