Leptospermum Scoparium Red Damask

£15.99

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SKU: leptospermum-scoparium-red-damask Category:
Common Name: Tea Tree
Size: 2-3 Litre
Hardiness: H4
Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees ˚C) are shown in brackets

  • H1a: under glass all year (>15˚C)
  • H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15 ˚C)
  • H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10 ˚C)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5 ˚C)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1 ˚C)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5 ˚C)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10 ˚C)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15 ˚C)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20 ˚C)
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This plant has won a RHS award

2-3 Litre Pot

  • RHS Award of Garden Merit
  • Position: Full sun, partial shade
  • Soil: Well drained
  • Growth Rate: Average
  • Flowering Period: May – July
  • Hardiness: H4
  • Eventual Height: 2 – 2.5m
  • Eventual Spread: 2 – 2.5m

Leptospermum Red Damask, also known as ‘Tea Tree’ and holder of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, is a bushy, dense evergreen shrub native to Australia. It grows to a height of about 2.5metres and has a similar spread, making it ideal for small gardens or container planting.

The plant is characterised by its small, dark green, needle-like leaves that are about 1 cm in length. The foliage is aromatic and has a spicy, resinous scent. From late Winter to early Summer, it produces a profusion of deep red flowers that are about 2 cm in diameter. The flowers are borne in clusters at the ends of the branches and provide a striking contrast to the dark green foliage.

Leptospermum Red Damask is an attractive plant that is ideal for use in a variety of settings. It can be used as a feature plant in a garden bed, planted in a container, or even grown as a small hedge. The plant is also a great option for attracting bees and other beneficial insects to the garden.

Overall, Leptospermum Red Damask is a stunning plant that can provide year-round interest in the garden. Its deep red flowers and aromatic foliage make it a great addition to any garden setting.

How to care for your Leptospermum Red Damask

  • Location: Plant in a well-draining soil and in a spot with full sunlight.
  • Watering: Water deeply once a week during the growing season and reduce watering during the dormant season.
  • Fertilising: Fertilise with a slow-release fertiliser in Spring and Summer.
  • Pruning: Prune after flowering to maintain the desired shape and size.
  • Winter care: Protect the plant from frost during the Winter by covering it with a blanket or moving it to a sheltered area.

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