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LEPTOSPERMUM rotundifolia

Commonly known as Australian tea tree

(Jervis Bay form) - single pink, sometimes white relatively large flowers. Glossy grey-green leaves

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Leptospermum - Growing Guide

Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

£14.50 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £12.00 each

Available Early Spring 2021

2 to 3 Litre

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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - pink sometimes white
White
Height - 1-2m (3-6½ft)
Spread - 1-2m (3-6½ft)
Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter - Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
Full sun
Partial shade
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - none
Place of origin - Australia (New South Wales, Jervis Bay area)
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Flower Shape - Single - Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Pruning group - Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.

RHS group 8
Scented Plants - Scented foliage -
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - moderately fertile
Wildlife - Bee friendly -