Leptospermum 'County Park Blush' — Bushy, Columnar upright

Overview

Leptospermum 'County Park Blush' is a bushy, columnar upright shrubs in the genus Leptospermum, part of the Myrtaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Leptospermum 'County Park Blush' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens, low maintenance, conservatory and greenhouse, cut flowers and wall side borders.

About

Leptospermum 'County Park Blush' is a bushy, columnar upright cultivar of the Leptospermum genus, which comprises aromatic evergreen shrubs or small trees with small, often silky foliage. This cultivar is evergreen and thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideally in a sheltered, south- or west-facing aspect. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H3, it flowers in spring and summer, making it suitable for a variety of garden settings including city gardens, coastal areas, and patios.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Leptospermum

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H3

Plant details

Leptospermum 'County Park Blush' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy, Columnar upright
Foliage: Evergreen
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance, Conservatory and greenhouse, Cut flowers, Wall side borders

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Leptospermum 'County Park Blush'

Propagation: Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistance: Generally pest-free
Disease resistance: May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Leptospermum 'County Park Blush'?

Leptospermum 'County Park Blush' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Leptospermum 'County Park Blush' need?

Leptospermum 'County Park Blush' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.

Is Leptospermum 'County Park Blush' hardy in the UK?

Leptospermum 'County Park Blush' has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.

How do I propagate Leptospermum 'County Park Blush'?

Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings.

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