Melaleuca decora (Prickly-Leaved Paperbark) shrub where its striking red flowers

where its striking red flowers will stand out

while occasional deadheading and light pruning maintain its tidy form and encourage prolific blooms

creating a stunning seasonal display

inconspicuous flowers in summer attract pollinators

Melaleuca decora (Prickly-Leaved Paperbark) shrub where its striking red flowersMelaleuca decora, commonly known as the Prickly Leaved Paperbark, is a versatile and resilient Australian native shrub or small tree. It features narrow, prickly green leaves and produces fluffy white to cream colored bottlebrush like flowers in spring to summer, attracting bees, butterflies, and nectar feeding birds. This hardy species tolerates a range of soil types, from sandy to clay, and adapts to wet or dry conditions. Its ornamental foliage and