Shrubs

Melaleuca Candy Sparkles is a fabulous, fast-growing shrub to small tree featuring a distinctive paperbark trunk. In spring and autumn, it bursts into brilliant deep pink to red bottlebrush flowers tipped with golden stamens, creating a dazzling display that attracts honeyeaters in abundance. Ideal as a small street tree or a stunning garden specimen, Candy Sparkles also makes an excellent feature plant in mixed native gardens. It responds well to pruning and can be easily maintained at your preferred size. For best results, prune and apply a native fertiliser after flowering to keep your Candy Sparkles healthy, vibrant, and full of bloom.

Soil: Most well-drained soils.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Hardy in most Australian climates.
Size: Height 3.5m x width 1.5m

Melaleuca Snowfire is an eye-catching evergreen shrub renowned for its striking combination of fluffy white and bright red new growth. The cylindrical spikes bloom profusely from late spring to early summer, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies, and adding a dramatic splash of colour to the garden. The dense green foliage provides a lush, soft appearance, which serves as a perfect backdrop for the vivid flowers and enhances the plant's ornamental charm. This Australian native plant is highly valued for its ornamental beauty and adaptability, making it a standout choice for various garden landscapes.

Soil: Most well-drained soils and handles poor drainage.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Hardy in most Australian climates.
Size: Height 1.5-3m x width 1-2m

Melaleuca Pink Surprise is a delightful and resilient shrub that adds charm to Australian gardens. It features clusters of soft pink, bottlebrush-like flowers that bloom profusely in spring and summer, attracting bees and butterflies. Ideal for hedges, borders, and as a feature plant in native gardens. Its compact growth habit and attractive flowers make it a versatile addition to any landscape.

Soil: Thrives in well-draining soil
Conditions: Full sun. It is drought-tolerant once established and can adapt to various Australian climates, including coastal conditions.
Size: Height 2-3m x width 1.5m

Melaleuca armillaris, or Bracelet Honey Myrtle, is a handsome, fast-growing evergreen for effortless structure and year-round appeal. This striking shrub or small tree features soft, dark green, needle-like foliage and masses of creamy white, cylindrical “puffball” blooms. The flower buds blush pink before opening to reveal soft, creamy-white brushes up to 7 cm long, creating a delightful contrast against the deep green leaves. As it matures, the bark develops rich texture and character, furrowing and peeling in the classic paperbark style that adds visual interest through the seasons. Its dense, upright growth makes it ideal for hedging, screening, or as a handsome stand-alone feature in the garden. Regular trimming keeps the foliage lush and vibrant and encourages fresh new growth.

Soil: Remarkably hardy, it thrives in almost any soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Wind/salt tolerant and frost tender.
Size: Height 6m x width 7m

Melaleuca Green Globe is a dwarf Australian native which produces white to cream fluffy bottlebrush flowers in spring upon lush green foliage. Green Globe will form a compact, rounded mound shape in the garden. This plant is perfect for hedging, shaping or as a feature shrub in the garden. It can also be ideal for pots. Prune after flowering to encourage a dense growth habit.

Soil: Plant into well-drained, improved soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade.
Size: Height 1.5m x width 1.5m