{"product_id":"melaleuca-thymifolia","title":"Melaleuca thymifolia - Thyme-leafed Melaleuca","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMelaleuca thymifolia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, commonly known as Thyme-leafed Melaleuca, is a compact, evergreen shrub admired for its delicate, fine-textured foliage and vibrant mauve to purple bottlebrush-like flowers. This hardy Australian native blooms profusely throughout the year, with peak flowering in spring and summer. Ideal for low-maintenance gardens, it thrives in a variety of conditions and adds charm to native landscapes, rockeries, and borders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.5–1.5 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1–2 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to\u003c\/strong\u003e: Australia (eastern states)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Small, fine, thyme-like leaves; evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConditions\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prefers well-drained sandy or loamy soils; tolerates poor soils and occasional waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thrives in temperate, subtropical, and coastal regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mauve to purple, bottlebrush-like blooms; year-round flowering with peaks in spring and summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dense, rounded growth habit with fine-textured foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Perfect for borders, rockeries, native gardens, or as a feature shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant 1–2 meters apart for dense coverage or standalone accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Requires minimal pruning; trim lightly after flowering to maintain shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePest Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Generally pest-free; highly resilient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: High; suitable for waterwise gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardy to light frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Attraction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Flowers attract bees, birds, and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErosion Control\u003c\/strong\u003e: Effective for stabilizing soils in poor or sandy areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evergreen foliage with year-round blooms for continuous interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Thyme-leafed Melaleuca is a versatile and visually appealing shrub that adds vibrant color and texture to gardens and landscapes. Its adaptability and low-maintenance nature make it a favorite for native and waterwise garden designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"orn-pedigree\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject pedigree:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species has stood in Ornatec's drought, salt and frost tolerance palette since the 1990s. \u003ca href=\"\/ar\/blogs\/archive\/the-drought-salt-and-frost-catalogue-a-tolerance-first-palette\"\u003eRead the tolerance catalogue record\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ornatec International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44282346078404,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/0493\/5108\/files\/dreamstime_m_91833817.jpg?v=1735871757","url":"https:\/\/ornatecinternational.com\/ar\/products\/melaleuca-thymifolia","provider":"Ornatec International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}