Leptospermum — (tea tree) is covered in delicate small flowers; fine, aromatic foliage and a Mediterranean look.
Botanical name: Leptospermum scoparium
Position: Sun
Flowering: May–July
Height: 100–250 cm
Winter care: tolerates brief frosts to −5 °C, but roots are exposed in a pot — overwinter in a bright, cool place (5–10 °C)
Watering: let the compost dry halfway between waterings; it will not tolerate standing water. Never leave water in the saucer.
Available size: bush, Ø 19 cm
| Life cycle | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Frost hardiness | Not frost-hardy |
