BRACELET HONEY-MYRTLE (Melaleuca armillaris) Seeds

Native to South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania.

It is a hardy, commonly grown species, often used as a fast-growing screen plant,  in its natural state, it grows on coastal cliffs and along estuaries.

Bracelet honey myrtle ranges from a large shrub to a small weeping tree growing to 8 m (30 ft) in height. 

 Bushy fast growing shrub with fine glossy leaves and cream to white flower spikes in spring.
At its best if clipped after flowering. Can be grown as a screen or living fence.
Makes a good habitat for birds.

• Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
• pHAcidic, Alkaline, Neutral
• Tolerates Drought 

Bush food: The flowers produce a sweet honey nectar which can either be sucked from the flowers or soaked in water to make a sweet drink.

Germination: The seed of Melaleuca species is usually quite easy by normal seed raising methods. No special pre-treatment is needed. 

Germination should occur in 14 to 30 days. A common method used for germination of Melaleuca and related plants is the "bog method" where the pot containing the seeds is placed into a saucer of water until germination occurs.

This results in moisture reaching the seeds by capillary action and ensures that the seeds do not dry out.