Leptospermum ‘Outrageous’ – Tea Tree

Leptospermum hybrid tea-tree 'Outrageous'

Leptospermum hybrid 'Outrageous'
Leptospermum hybrid 'Outrageous'

A low spreading shrub with small mid-green leaves and showy large red flowers that age to pink in spring. Weeping foliage, grows to 2 metres high and 1.5 metres wide. Perfect as a feature or screen plant in the garden. Likes well drained but moist soil, sunny to light shade. Tolerates light frost. Prune lightly after flowering to encourage a more dense habit. A good habitat shrub for smaller birds, bees and insects.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name: Outrageous

Plant Type : Large shrub

Width : 2

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Weeping

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Cut flower, Honey producing plant, Pipe and drain friendly, Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Leptospermum

Common Name : Tea Tree

Height : 2

Flower Color : Red, Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan :

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects

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Leptospermum ‘Outrageous’ – Tea Tree