Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Myrtaceae

Genus:

Chamelaucium

Species:

Chamelaucium micranthum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, native insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouting shrub adapted to fire-prone heathlands. Regenerates vigorously from lignotuber after fire disturbance.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Requires warm temperatures and well-drained propagation medium. Surface sow as seeds are small; maintain consistent moisture during germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI