Leptospermum ‘Rudolph’ – Tea Tree

 

A fast growing medium shrub and features purplish new folaige growth and large red flowers in summer rather than spring as for most tea trees. Great feature or screen plant, great for cut flowers. Frost tolerant.

Family : Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name: Rudolph
Plant Type : Large shrub
Width : 2
Flowering Time : Summer
Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix
Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool
Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage
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 : 3
Flower Color : Red
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 :
Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects