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MELALEUCA gibbosa
Commonly known as Paper bark
Light purple flowers in short dense bottlebrushes
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - opposite, stalkless leaves to 6mm (¼in) long
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Height - 2m (6½ft) -
Spread - 2m (6½ft)
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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
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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) -
Full sun - with some midday shade. Shelter from cold winds -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - scale insects and red spider mite under glass. Restrictive prunuing required after flowering under glass -
Place of origin - South and South East Australia, incuding Tasmania -
Flower Shape - Spikes - - short, dense spikes to 2cm (¾in) long
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Garden Location/Conditions - 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
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above -
Leaf shape - Obovate - see photos above
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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 -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - moderately fertile
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Melaleuca - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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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.
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Garden Goodies
Max/Min Digital Thermometer
Thermometer which displays current temperature in the centre, with Max above and min below.
Suitable for use outdoors or in the greenhouse / conservatory.
With batteries included
Only £20.00
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