About
An evergreen shrub with an upright habit and spreading branches. Leaves are scented, narrowly elliptic, and rich green, sometimes tinged with red. From late spring to early summer, abundant double flowers are produced along the stems, with ruffled pale pink petals fading to white around dark pink centres.
About the genus
Leptospermum are aromatic evergreen shrubs or small trees with small, often silky leaves and 5-petalled flowers in late spring and summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageEvergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow outdoors in milder areas, in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. In frost-prone areas, grow against a sunny wall, or in a cool greenhouse or conservatory
PruningPruning group 8 (evergreens), may need restrictive pruning if grown under glass
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)