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Melaleuca Species, Silky-Leaved Blood Flower

Melaleucacruenta

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Family

Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Melaleuca (me-luh-LOO-kuh)

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Species

cruenta (kroo-EN-tuh)

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Synonym

Calothamnus blepharantherus

Calothamnus eriocarpus

Calothamnus sanguineus

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Red

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Late Fall/Early Winter

Mid Winter

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