A dwarf form of the popular and hardy lemon scented tea tree, Lemon Lime n Bitters grows to only half a metre high and wide. Like the larger version, this tough little shrub has different coloured leaves all at once, from bronze, orange green to pink. It also bears white flowers in spring and summer. Suits most soils, and does well in sun to part shade. Drought and frost tolerant, and great for coastal gardens. The leaves have a beautiful lemon aroma when crushed or cut.
Leptospermum petersonii ‘Lemon Lime n Bitters’ – Lemon Scented Tea Tree
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Lemon Scented Tea Tree
Scientific Name - Leptospermum petersonii
Family - Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name - Lemon Lime n Bitters
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 0.5
Maximum Height - 0.7
Minimum Width - 0.5
Maximum Width - 0.7
Flower Colour - White
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Topiary, Groundcover, Border plant, Attractive foliage
Special Uses - Fragrant oils, Honey producing plant, Pipe and drain friendly, Pollution tolerant, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
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