Melaleuca hypericifolia ‘Ulladulla Beacon’ (Ulladulla Beacon Honey Myrtle)

Melaleuca hypericifolia ‘Ulladulla Beacon’ is a hardy Australian native groundcover shrub admired for its compact, spreading habit, fresh green foliage and spectacular orange-red bottlebrush flowers. Blooming mainly in spring and summer, its distinctive brush-shaped flowers create a vivid splash of colour and attract nectar-feeding birds and beneficial pollinators. Its naturally mounding, slightly weeping growth adds softness and texture to garden landscapes throughout the year.

Ideal for garden borders, rockeries, retaining walls, embankments and coastal gardens, Melaleuca hypericifolia ‘Ulladulla Beacon’ forms an attractive, spreading carpet that helps cover bare ground and soften hard landscaping edges. It tolerates coastal exposure, light frost and a variety of soil conditions, making it a versatile option for low-maintenance gardens. Plant it in full sun for the best flowering display, or partial shade for adaptable foliage growth, and prune lightly when needed to maintain a dense, tidy shape.