MELALEUCA gibbosa

Commonly known as Paper bark

Light purple flowers in short dense bottlebrushes

MELALEUCA gibbosa

Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

~~£14.50~~ £7.25 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

Details
Description
Mature Size
Tips and Advice
Goes Well With
Planting Combinations
Other Suggestions
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Evergreen
Opposite, stalkless leaves to 6mm (¼in) long
Height
2m (6½ft)
Spread
2m (6½ft)
Medium shrub Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
Dense, rounded shrub with rough, fissured grey bark. Flowers are followed by flask-shaped fruit
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
With some midday shade. Shelter from cold winds
Additional Features
Good to know - restrictive pruning is required after flowering under glass
Pests & Diseases
scale insects and red spider mite under glass
Place of origin
South and South East Australia, incuding Tasmania
Flower Shape
Spikes - short, dense spikes to 2cm (¾in) long
Garden Location/Conditions
Australian / New Zealand
Coastal / windswept
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
under glass use loam-based compost (JI No.2) with added leaf mould
Sub-tropical / mediterranean
Hardiness
Frost hardy (down to -5)
Leaf margin
Entire see photos above
Leaf shape
Obovate see photos above
Ovate
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 well drained soil - moderately fertile