LARGE FLOWERED YELLOW POM POM MELALEUCA Melaleuca megacephala Seeds

Also known as Large flowered melaleuca, an ornamental medium shrub 6 8’x6′ with small leaves and terminal yellow flower heads in winter spring

Prefers full sun Tolerant of most well drained soils, moderate frosts and extended dry periods

An excellent screen and hedge plant

Bush food: A great nectar plant for honey production, melaleuca flowers can be soaked in water to produce a sweet tasting drink

Germination: Seed of melaleuca species is usually quite easy by normal seed raising methods No special pretreatment is needed Germination should occur in 14 to 30 days, depending on the species

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