Leptospermum scoparium 'Red Ensign'
New Zealand tea tree
Masses of double, crimson, saucer-shaped flowers borne on arching shoots from late spring to early summer and aromatic mid- to dark green...
2 litre pot
£24.99
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Plant description
Masses of double, crimson, saucer-shaped flowers borne on arching shoots from late spring to early summer and aromatic mid- to dark green leaves. This dense ornamental shrub makes a fabulous specimen plant for a sunny shrub border. It is a frost hardy plant but in milder areas will grow happily against a warm, sunny wall.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Slow growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Leptospermum scoparium Red Ensign:
After flowering, lightly trim or prune back shoots to maintain symmetry.
