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.
Plant Type - Small shrub, Ground cover
Common Name - Tea Tree
Scientific Name - Leptospermum
Family - Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name - White Wave
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Minimum Height - 0.4
Maximum Height - 0.5
Minimum Width - 1
Maximum Width - 1.2
Flower Colour - White
Flowering Time - Spring
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix
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, Weeping
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Groundcover, Feature plant
Special Uses - Cut flower, Bonsai, Erosion control, Honey producing plant, Fast growing, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
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