Melaleuca Species, Sand Bottlebrush
Melaleucapulcherrima

Family: Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Melaleuca (me-luh-LOO-kuh)
Species: pulcherrima (pul-KAIR-ih-muh)

Synonym:Beaufortia squarrosa

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
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
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Red
Orange
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting