New Zealand Tea Tree. A compact shrub with arching stems and pretty cup-shaped crimson flowers. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 3m. Flowers May to June. Full sun/partial shade. Not hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Leptospermum scoparium ‘Nichollsii’
A compact shrub with arching stems and pretty cup-shaped crimson flowers.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Leptospermum |
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Species | scoparium |
Varietry | 'Nichollsii' |
Common Name | New Zealand Tea Tree |
Flower Colour | crimson |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 3m |
Family | Myrtaceae |
Spread | 3m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Arching |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, June |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Not hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Warm wall, Pot, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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