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MELALEUCA armillaris
Commonly known as Bracelet honey myrtle, Paper bark
Narrow linear leaves and white flowers in cylindrical inflorescences
£15.50 each
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Requires long, hot summers to flower well. -
Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
Southeastern Australia. -
EvergreenLinear to narrowly ovate leaves arranged in alternating pairs each at right angles
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Spikes
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Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuitable for a warm, sheltered border
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Coastal / windsweptIn sheltered coastal areas
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Greenhouse / conservatoryNot 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 winterWill need restrictive pruning under glass
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Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Linear
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Ovate
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Height
5m (16ft) -
Spread
5m (16ft)
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Tall ShrubLarge, bushy shrub or small tree. Flowers in dense spikes resembling bottle brushes
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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.
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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) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size5m (16ft)
5m (16ft)
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