An upright shrub growing to around 1.5 metres high and a metre wide, and has a glorious profusion of bright pink flowers in spring. It is a tough plant that will grow in a wide range of soil types and climates as either a feature or screen plant. It can also be used as an informal hedging and screening plant. Pruning after flowering will increase the density of the plant, and this is a good time to shape the plant. The flowers are nectar rich, and are great for floral work.
Leptospermum ‘Lipstick’ – Tea Tree
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub, Large shrub
Common Name - Tea Tree
Scientific Name - Leptospermum
Family - Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name - Lipstick
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 1
Maximum Height - 1.5
Minimum Width - 1
Maximum Width - 1.5
Flower Colour - Pink
Flowering Time - Spring
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Hedge, Feature plant, Wow factor
Special Uses - Cut flower, Bonsai, Honey producing plant, Fast growing, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
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