Overview
Leptospermum 'Pacific Beauty' is a bushy, columnar upright shrubs in the genus Leptospermum, part of the Myrtaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Leptospermum 'Pacific Beauty' 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 'Pacific Beauty' is a bushy, columnar upright shrub within the Leptospermum genus, known for aromatic evergreen shrubs or small trees with small, often silky foliage. This cultivar retains evergreen leaves and produces its characteristic 5-petaled blossoms in late spring and summer. It thrives best in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels, in full sun or partial shade, ideally in sheltered, south- or west-facing positions. Suitable for various garden styles including city, coastal, cottage, and wildlife gardens, it is hardy to UK zone H3 and can also be grown in containers or conservatories.
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 'Pacific Beauty' 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 'Pacific Beauty'
- 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 'Pacific Beauty'?
Leptospermum 'Pacific Beauty' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Leptospermum 'Pacific Beauty' need?
Leptospermum 'Pacific Beauty' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Leptospermum 'Pacific Beauty' hardy in the UK?
Leptospermum 'Pacific Beauty' 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 'Pacific Beauty'?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings.
More in the Leptospermum genus
- Leptospermum juniperinum
- Leptospermum liversidgeilemon-scented tea tree
- Leptospermum macrocarpum
- Leptospermum myrtifolium
- Leptospermum nitidum
- Leptospermum obovatumriver tea tree
- Leptospermum petersonii
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