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MELALEUCA cordata 25g
Heart Leaf Honey Myrtle
Family: Myrtaceae
Subfamily: Myrtoideae
Characteristics: Shrub 0.5 - 2 m spread 1 m
Seed per packet: Approx. 100
Seed per gram: Approx. Thousands
An erect straggling stem with heart shaped leaves and pink-purple floers with yellow tips occurring from May to December
Endemic to the South-West Province of Western Australia.
Adaptable to most spoils in an open sunny position, drought and frost resistant.
Propagation is easy from seed.
Melaleuca seed is generally best sown in spring or autumn avoid the coldest and hottest months of the year.
If growing in containers:
Sow on surface of the growing mix.
- Press lightly into surface. Do not bury the seed.
- Water with a mist spray to avoid dislodging the seed.
- Place the container in warm shaded or semi-shaded position
- Keep warm & moist, avoid drying out or waterlogging the growing mix.
- Transplant seedlings into well-drained soil in a sunny position once they large enough to handle.
Germination generally occurs in around 14-28 days at 18-22°C
Sow directly for re-vegetation projects.
* Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty to discard seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lie dormant until the conditions are like their natural germination requirements.
- As with all seeds, they must have adequate water to germinate, keep them moist, but not too wet.
- These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
- The customer should do their due diligence to ensure they are suited to their region.
Importing to Tasmania Prohibited