Family:
Myrtaceae
Melaleuca diosmatifolia
Pink Honey-myrtle
Other Names: Rosy Honey-myrtle
Regional Subspecies:
n/a
Habit:
Shrub to 3 m high, with lower branches leafless. Dark green, threadlike leaves. Bottle-brush spike with red, purple, or pink flowers (DecJan). Fruit a globular capsule in oblong clusters.
Habitat & Site Preference:
Rocky outcrops. Prefers 300 to 450 mm rainfall in the Riverina region.
Seed Collection & Propagation:
Collect seed all year round, as seed is usually persistent. Propagate from seed which germinates readily and stores for extended periods.
Values & Uses:
Attractive screening plant. Attracts nectar-feeding birds.