LEPTOSPERMUM scoparium 'Appleblossom'

Evergreen - elliptic, broadly lance-shaped, or inversely lance-shaped mid-to dark green leaves 0.7-2cm (¼-¾in) long, often silvery hairy when young

Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - pale pink

Height - 2-3m (6½-10ft)

Spread - 2m (6½ft)

Tall Shrub - compact shrub of rounded habit with arching shoots ascending to widely spreading. Produces solitary but profusely borne flowers to 1.5cm (¼in, or more) across

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)

Will grow outside in milder locations - This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here.

Full sun

Additional Features - Good to know - wildlife plant - insects

Pests & Diseases - none

Place of origin - New Zealand

Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.

Flower Shape - Cup-shaped

Double - Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing

Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -

Scented Plants - Scented foliage

Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - moderately fertile

Wildlife - Bee friendly