
Why It’s a Great Idea to Plant in Winter
Description:
Melaleuca ‘Mini Quini’ is a compact native shrub selected for its dense, fine foliage and neat, rounded habit. Its small size makes it ideal for low hedging, edging, and shaping into clipped forms or topiary. Hardy and adaptable, ‘Mini Quin’ is perfect for adding structure to both native and formal garden designs while requiring very little maintenance.
Flowers:
Small white to pale cream bottlebrush-style flowers may appear in spring and summer, offering a light seasonal display and attracting beneficial insects.
Foliage:
Soft, fine, deep green foliage forms a tight, rounded shrub. New growth appears bright and fresh, adding year-round interest.
Fruit:
Woody seed capsules may develop after flowering, typical of Melaleuca species.
Form & Size:
Dense, compact shrub growing approximately 50–80cm high and wide. Maintains a naturally neat, rounded shape.
Growing Conditions:
Position: Full sun to part shade.
Soil: Adaptable to most well-drained soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils.
Climate: Drought, coastal, and light frost-tolerant once established.
Watering: Low water requirement once established, but appreciates deep watering during extended dry periods.
Uses:
Perfect for low hedging, borders, and clipped shapes.
Suitable for topiary, formal garden designs, and small spaces.
Great for native gardens and modern landscape styles.
Maintenance:
Very low-maintenance and easy to care for.
Light trimming helps maintain a tight, formal shape.
Apply a low-phosphorus native fertiliser in spring if required.
Notes:
Compact, reliable, and easy to grow.
Ideal for small gardens, pots, or formal hedging.
Provides year-round foliage structure with minimal care.
Companion Plants:
Pairs well with Westringia ‘Zena’, Callistemon ‘Little John’, Lomandra ‘Lime Tuff’, and Dianella ‘Little Jess’ for a low-maintenance, structured planting scheme.
Common Name: Mini Quin
Botanical Name: Melaleuca ‘Mini Quin’
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin: Australia (cultivar)
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