Overview

Leptospermum scoparium 'Autumn Glory' is a bushy, columnar upright shrubs in the genus Leptospermum, part of the Myrtaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Leptospermum scoparium 'Autumn Glory' 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 scoparium 'Autumn Glory' is a well-branched, columnar upright evergreen shrub in the myrtle family. It flowers from May to August and suits sheltered, south- or west-facing positions. It prefers well-drained loam or sandy soils across acid to alkaline pH and will tolerate full sun or partial shade. The plant is rated H3, so it is borderline hardy in the UK and benefits from a protected site.

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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In the garden

A member of the Myrtaceae and the genus Leptospermum, Leptospermum scoparium 'Autumn Glory' is an evergreen, well-branched shrub with an upright, columnar habit. Flowering occurs from May to August, and the flowering display is one of the reasons this cultivar is used in a range of settings from courtyards to wildlife plots. Plant into a sheltered, south- or west-facing spot where soils are free-draining; it tolerates loam and sand and will grow across acid, neutral or alkaline pH. Provide full sun for the best flowering but partial shade is acceptable where exposure is strong. The H3 hardiness rating means it is borderline hardy in UK conditions, so choose a site protected from cold easterly winds and late frosts. The cultivar's upright shape suits narrow borders, wall-side planting and containers on patios or in conservatories. It works well in coastal and city gardens where well-drained soils and shelter are available, and its flowers can be used as cut material. Allow the plant room to retain its columnar form and place where its summer blooms can be seen or cut for strings of displays from May through August.

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 scoparium 'Autumn Glory' 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 scoparium 'Autumn Glory'

Propagation

Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)

Frequently asked questions

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