Melaleuca erubescens syn Melaleuca diosmatifolia.
Melaleuca diosmatifolia, commonly known as ‘Pink Honey Myrtle’, is a striking Australian native shrub loved for its unique lime-green flower spikes and soft, aromatic foliage. Flowering mainly in spring and summer, the vibrant blooms create a beautiful contrast against the fine-textured leaves, adding colour and interest to any garden.
This compact, bushy shrub is ideal for native gardens, mixed borders, or as a feature plant. It also responds well to pruning, making it suitable for low hedging or shaping. The flowers are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, bringing life and movement into your garden.
Features:
Unusual mauve bottlebrush flower spikes
Soft, fine foliage with a pleasant aroma
Great for hedging, borders, or feature planting
Attracts bees and beneficial insects
Australian native, well suited to local conditions
Growing Conditions:
Prefers full sun to part shade
Thrives in well-drained soils
Tolerates light frost once established
Low to moderate water requirements
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense growth
A wonderful choice for adding fresh colour and texture, Melaleuca diosmatifolia is both hardy and eye-catching—perfect for Australian gardens and native landscapes.
Melaleuca erubescens syn Melaleuca diosmatifolia.
Melaleuca diosmatifolia, commonly known as ‘Pink Honey Myrtle’, is a striking Australian native shrub loved for its unique lime-green flower spikes and soft, aromatic foliage. Flowering mainly in spring and summer, the vibrant blooms create a beautiful contrast against the fine-textured leaves, adding colour and interest to any garden.
This compact, bushy shrub is ideal for native gardens, mixed borders, or as a feature plant. It also responds well to pruning, making it suitable for low hedging or shaping. The flowers are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, bringing life and movement into your garden.
Features:
Unusual mauve bottlebrush flower spikes
Soft, fine foliage with a pleasant aroma
Great for hedging, borders, or feature planting
Attracts bees and beneficial insects
Australian native, well suited to local conditions
Growing Conditions:
Prefers full sun to part shade
Thrives in well-drained soils
Tolerates light frost once established
Low to moderate water requirements
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense growth
A wonderful choice for adding fresh colour and texture, Melaleuca diosmatifolia is both hardy and eye-catching—perfect for Australian gardens and native landscapes.
