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Leptospermum rupestre (Prostrate tea tree)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 1.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 1m
max. height
Time to maturity 5-10 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Leptospermum rupestre

Other names: Prostrate tea tree


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Genus: Leptospermum

Species: L. rupestre - L. rupestre is a spreading evergreen shrub with tiny, white flowers and fragrant, ovate leaves turning bronze or purple in late autumn.

Leptospermum rupestre is: Evergreen

Flower: White in Spring; White in Summer

Foliage: Purple, Bronze in Winter; Dark-green in All seasons

Fragrance: Flowers and foliage are aromatic.

Habit: Spreading, Bushy, Prostrate

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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Pests: Generally pest-free.

Diseases: Generally disease-free.

General care

Propagation methods: Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Leptospermum rupestre (Prostrate tea tree) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.


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Suggested uses: Low Maintenance, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Wallside and trellises

Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in a sun. Shelter from cold, drying winds.

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This plant likes... Garden match
Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Tender in frost (H3) Match unknown

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