Leptospermum ‘White Wave’ – Tea Tree

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Leptospermum laevigatum 'White Wave'

A lovely dwarf, cascading shrub with small mid-green leaves and masses of stunning white flowers in spring. It is well named, with the profuse blossoms on arching branches making it look like foamy wave. A good easy care plant with a great ground covering habit. A perfect plant for small gardens and large tubs and is ideal for use on banks and cascading over retaining walls. Frost tolerant.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name: White Wave

Plant Type : Small shrub, Ground cover

Width : 1.2

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, Weeping

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Cut flower, Bonsai, Erosion control, Honey producing plant, Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Leptospermum

Common Name : Tea Tree

Height : 0.5

Flower Color : White

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects

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Leptospermum ‘White Wave’ – Tea Tree