Overview
Leptospermum 'Pink Cascade' is a bushy, columnar upright shrubs in the genus Leptospermum, part of the Myrtaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Leptospermum 'Pink Cascade' 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 'Pink Cascade' is a bushy, columnar upright shrub belonging to the aromatic evergreen genus Leptospermum, commonly known as tea tree. It features small, often silky foliage and produces 5-petaled blossoms in late spring and summer. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels, in full sun or partial shade, ideally in a sheltered, south- or west-facing aspect. Hardy to UK zone H3, it suits city gardens, courtyards, coastal and cottage settings, patios, and containers.
About the genus
Leptospermum is a genus of shrubs and small trees in the myrtle family Myrtaceae commonly known as tea trees, although this name is sometimes also used for some species of Melaleuca. Most species are endemic to Australia, with the greatest diversity in the south of the continent, but some are native to other parts of the world, including New Zealand and Southeast Asia. Leptospermums all have five conspicuous petals and five groups of stamens which alternate with the petals.
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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 'Pink Cascade' 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 'Pink Cascade'
- 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 'Pink Cascade'?
Leptospermum 'Pink Cascade' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Leptospermum 'Pink Cascade' need?
Leptospermum 'Pink Cascade' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Leptospermum 'Pink Cascade' hardy in the UK?
Leptospermum 'Pink Cascade' 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 'Pink Cascade'?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings.
