Melaleuca hypericifolia seeds grow into the hillock bush or dotted honey-myrtle — a large, arching, evergreen shrub native to the subtropical biome of coastal New South Wales, from the Sydney region south to Batemans Bay. Described by Sm. (James Edward Smith, 1759–1828, founder of the Linnean Society of London). The epithet hypericifolia means 'Hypericum-leaved', referring to the flat, oval, opposite leaves. Produces very bright, dense, crimson-red flower spikes — one of the most spectacularly coloured honey-myrtles, the vivid red contrasting beautifully with the dark green foliage. Excellent bird-attracting plant. Family Myrtaceae.Full sun; well-drained, sandy or poor soils; drought-tolerant; subtropical to warm-temperate conditions. 'Hypericifolia' = Hypericum-leaved; Sm. (J.E. Smith, 1759–1828, Linnean Society founder); vivid crimson-red flower spikes Outstanding bird-attracting plant; coastal NSW heath and dry sclerophyll forest specialist Coastal New South Wales — subtropical biome; Sydney region to Batemans Bay Genus Melaleuca: ~260 species; Australia; Family Myrtaceae; Order Myrtales Full sun; well-drained sandy/poor soils; drought-tolerant; subtropical/warm-temperate; Family Myrtaceae Melaleuca hypericifolia — the hillock bush — produces some of the most vivid crimson flower spikes of any honey-myrtle, its brilliant red display making it outstanding for bird-attracting gardens along the New South Wales coast.IMPORTANT: Pictures show the adult plant, which is not for sale. The offer is only for seeds.
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