Melaleuca squarrosa โ Prostrate Scented Paperbark 140mm pot
๐ฟโจ Melaleuca squarrosa โ Prostrate Scented Paperbark โจ๐ฟ
The prostrate form of Melaleuca squarrosa is a tough, low-growing native with soft textured foliage and creamy bottlebrush-style flowers โ perfect for banks, borders, and low-maintenance wildlife-friendly gardens. ๐ฟ๐ค
๐ฑ Size & Pot
โ๏ธ 140mm pot โ a great planting size ready to establish quickly ๐ฑ
โ๏ธ Naturally prostrate, spreading form; ideal as a native groundcover or trailing edge plant
โ๏ธ Sun & Soil
โ๏ธ Full sun to part shade โ๏ธ๐ค๏ธ
โ๏ธ Well-drained soil; suits a wide range of garden soils once established ๐ฑ
โ๏ธ Drought and frost tolerant once established โ๏ธ๐ง
๐ Foliage & Seasonal Changes
โ๏ธ Soft green evergreen foliage with a fine, textured look ๐ฟโจ
โ๏ธ Creamy-white fluffy flowers add a soft native display when in bloom ๐ค๐ผ
โ๏ธ Evergreen โ keeps the garden looking full and tidy all year
๐ณ Growth Habit & Mature Size
โ๏ธ Low, spreading habit that hugs the ground and softens edges beautifully ๐ฟโ
โ๏ธ Grows approx. 20โ40cm tall ร 1โ1.5m wide
โ๏ธ Responds well to light tip-pruning to keep it dense and neat โ๏ธ๐ฟ
๐ก Special Characteristics
โ๏ธ Tough Australian native for low-maintenance gardens ๐ช๐ฟ
โ๏ธ Great for attracting birds, bees, and pollinators ๐ฆ๐
โ๏ธ Excellent for banks, slopes, and erosion control planting โ ๐ฑ
โ๏ธ Handles exposed positions and cooler climates well โ๏ธ๐ฌ๏ธ
โ๏ธ Beautiful soft texture for native and natural-style gardens ๐ฟโจ
๐ธ Planting Ideas
โ๏ธ Plant on banks and slopes for hardy, spreading native cover โฐ๏ธ๐ฟ
โ๏ธ Use to spill gently over retaining walls and garden edges for a softer look ๐ฟโจ
โ๏ธ Mass plant in native beds for low-maintenance texture and coverage ๐ก๐ฑ
โ๏ธ Pair with grevilleas, lomandras, and other hardy natives for a layered Australian planting ๐พ๐ฟ
