Melaleuca linariifolia 'Claret Tops'Claret Tops Melaleuca

The Melaleuca linariifolia ‘Claret Tops’, or Claret Tops Melaleuca, is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its fine, needle-like foliage with vibrant burgundy-red new growth that contrasts beautifully against the mature green leaves. In spring and summer, it produces fluffy white flowers, adding additional ornamental value. Growing to a manageable size of 1.5–2 meters tall, it is perfect for low hedges, borders, or as a feature plant in native or modern gardens.

Hardy and low-maintenance, Claret Tops thrives in a range of conditions, offering year-round color and structure.

المواصفات

• Height1.5–2 meters
• Width1–1.5 meters
• Native toAustralia (cultivar)
• FoliageFine, needle-like green leaves with burgundy-red new growth; evergreen
• Growth rateModerate

الظروف

• SoilPrefers well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, or clay types
• LightFull sun to partial shade
• WaterLow to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• ClimateThrives in temperate, subtropical, and coastal regions

خصائص إضافية

• FlowersFluffy white blooms in spring and summer
• UsesIdeal for hedging, borders, feature planting, or containers
• SpacingPlant 0.8–1 meter apart for dense hedges or 1.5 meters for standalone displays
• Low MaintenanceRequires light pruning to shape and encourage dense growth
• Pest ResistanceGenerally pest-free and hardy
• Drought ToleranceSuitable for low-water gardens once established
• VersatilityComplements native, cottage, and modern garden designs
• Wildlife AttractionFlowers attract birds, bees, and other pollinators

The Claret Tops Melaleuca is a versatile and colorful shrub, perfect for creating vibrant hedges or adding year-round interest to gardens and landscapes.

Project pedigree: This species has stood in Ornatec's drought, salt and frost tolerance palette since the 1990s. Read the tolerance catalogue record.