Melaleuca Species, Silky Net Bush

Melaleucahislopii

Family
Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Melaleuca (me-luh-LOO-kuh)
Species
hislopii (his-LOP-ee-eye)
Synonym
Calothamnus villosus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Carpinteria, California

Escondido, California

Templeton, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Escondido, CA (Zone 10a) | April 2015 | positive

A wonderful curiosity, like a sculptural little fir-tree but with lots of bright scarlet flowers with masses of long stamens, that grow r...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2004 | positive

Curious Australian native with soft conifer-like leaves and deep red flowers that grow right off the stems deep within the bush like big ...Read More

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