Denser in habit with brighter red new leaf colour than Claret Top, Melaleuca linariifolia Little Red will provide an attractive fine-leaved hedge or privacy screen in the native garden. Little Red displays slender grey-green leaves and rich red-maroon new growth after pruning. Perfect for borders and native gardens and as a feature plant, Little Red is an attractant for native birds, bees and butterflies. Mulch and water well, prune after flowering to encourage compact growth habit.
Soil: Plant in a free-draining soil rich in organic matter.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, salt, pollution and light frost tolerant.
Size: Height 1.5-2m x width 1.5m
Soil: Plant in a free-draining soil rich in organic matter.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, salt, pollution and light frost tolerant.
Size: Height 1.5-2m x width 1.5m