Melaleuca lateritia

Scientific Name: Melaleuca lateritia

Author: A.Dietr

Common Name: Robin Redbreast Bush

Family:  Myrtaceae

Location

Occurs in southwestern Western Australia where it is common on the coastal plain and in the Darling Range. It grows in low-lying areas of sandy clay which is subject to waterlogging in winter.

You can see these striking flowers in the Melaleuca bed between Lakes Sedgewick and Fitzpatrick.

A small to medium shrub which is popular in cultivation because of its brilliant flowers and its adaptability in semi-arid, temperate and sub-tropical regions. It prefers a sunny site but will tolerate some shade, can withstand extended dry periods and can be damaged by heavy frosts. Plants respond well to pruning and old plants can be rejuvenated by very hard pruning.