About
A rounded, evergreen shrub to 2.5m tall, with small, narrow leaves, aromatic when crushed. In late spring and early summer it bears a profusion of shallowly cup-shaped, pale pink flowers to 2.5cm across; these are attractive to bees.
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
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationOutdoors, grow in well-drained, acidic to neutral soil in a sheltered position in full sun. Protect from very cold weather when young
PruningSee pruning group 8
PropagationPropagate by rooting semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)