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MELALEUCA armillaris
Commonly known as Bracelet honey myrtle, Paper bark
Narrow linear leaves and white flowers in cylindrical inflorescences
Further Reading....
MELALEUCA armillaris
- Details
- Mature Size
- Tips and Advice
- Goes Well With
- Planting Combinations
- Other Suggestions
- See Also...
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Evergreen
Linear to narrowly ovate leaves arranged in alternating pairs each at right angles -
Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
5m (16ft) -
Tall Shrub
Large, bushy shrub or small tree. Flowers in dense spikes resembling bottle brushes -
Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade -
Additional Features
Good to know - requires long, hot summers to flower well. -
Pests & Diseases
none. -
Place of origin
southeastern Australia. -
Flower Shape
Spikes -
Garden Location/Conditions
Australian / New Zealand -
Coastal / windswept
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Greenhouse / conservatory - Not the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winter
will need restrictive pruning under glass -
Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Hardiness
Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Leaf margin
Entire see photos above -
Leaf shape
Linear see photos above -
Ovate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
RHS group 1 -
Seasonal Interest
Summer -
Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil -
Neutral to acid soil
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Melaleuca - Growing Guide
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
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Garden Goodies
Max/Min Digital Thermometer
Thermometer which displays current temperature in the centre, with Max above and min below.
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With batteries included
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