• Vibrant rows of Melaleuca linariifolia 'Claret Tops' in a nursery setting, showcasing their distinctive claret-tipped foliage against a backdrop of lush green growth, ideal for adding texture and color contrast to water-wise gardens.
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Melaleuca linariifolia 'Claret Tops'

Melaleuca linariifolia 'Claret Tops'

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Why we love this plant!

This compact, dense-growing shrub is well-suited to South East Queensland’s conditions, tolerating heat, humidity, and variable soils. Its striking burgundy-red new growth contrasts with fine green foliage, adding year-round visual interest. In spring and summer, fluffy white bottlebrush-like flowers provide nectar for bees and birds, making it a valuable addition to wildlife gardens. Its hardy nature and adaptability make it a great choice for hedging, screening, or low-maintenance native plantings in urban and suburban landscapes.

Care Considerations

Watering preferences:

  • Requires low to moderate watering and becomes drought tolerant once established

Mulching preferences:

  • Applying organic mulch may help retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Fertilising preferences:

  • Fertilisation is minimal but a light feed with a native plant fertiliser may promote growth.

Pruning preferences:

  • Prune lightly after flowering to encourage denser growth and maintain shape.

Good to Know:

  • Well-adapted to South East Queensland’s dry conditions and coastal environments.
  • Attracts nectar-feeding birds such as honeyeaters.
  • Dense foliage provides shelter and nesting sites for small birds.

Plant Details
Common uses: Privacy screening, Pollinator-friendly, Drought hardy/tolerant, Seasonal colour, Low maintenance garden, Robust/Hardy, Coastal garden, Rocky or dry gardens (Xeriscape), Wind protection, Textural interest, and Erosion control
Expected Height Range: 2 m - 4 m
Spread Range: 1.5 m - 3 m
Preferred positioning: Full sun, Partial sun, and Partial shade
Flower Season/s: Spring and Summer
Flower Colour/s:
Plant life cycle: Perennial
Habitat: A cultivated species that does not have a naturally occurring habitat. Its parent species, Melaleuca linariifolia, is native to eastern Australia, where it grows in wetlands, along watercourses, and in seasonally damp areas.
Leaf information: Fine, narrow green leaves with deep red new growth.
Preferred Soil: Prefers slightly dry to moist conditions with well-drained soils, but tolerates a range of moisture levels.
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