Leptospermum scoparium 'Red Damask' (Tea Tree)
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Free-flowering, award-winning Leptospermum scoparium ‘Red Damask’ (Tea Tree) is a compact-rounded, densely branched, evergreen shrub with small, aromatic (when crushed), needle-like, deep-green leaves and striking, rich pink-red, fully double half-inch flowers (12 mm) in late spring and early summer. Freely borne along the stems, the blooms are attractive to bees. They give way to small woody capsules containing tiny seeds, that hang on for a long time after the petals drop. Adding ornamental appeal to the landscape, its compact size makes it a great choice for containers.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- Grows up to 6-8 ft. tall (180-240 cm) and 4-5 ft. wide (120-150 cm).
- Easily grown in slightly acid, fertile, well-drained soils in full sun or light shade. Provide a sheltered, warm, sunny site. Young plants appreciate a consistently moist soil, but established plants prefer moderate but even moisture. Tolerance for drought and poor soil makes this plant suitable for cultivation in dry Mediterranean climates.
- Great for beds and borders, containers, Mediterranean gardens, gravel and rock gardens.
- Virtually disease and pest free. Root rot may occur in overly moist soils. Deer resistant
- Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings.
- Minimal pruning required. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier, more floriferous growth. Never cut into bare wood as new growth is unlikely to sprout.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 9
– 10 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 3
– 11 |
Climate Zones | 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 6' – 8' (180cm – 240cm) |
Spread | 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm) |
Spacing | 48" – 60" (120cm – 150cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
Leonora (Ellie) Enking, Sid Mosdell / Flickr
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 9
– 10 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 3
– 11 |
Climate Zones | 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 6' – 8' (180cm – 240cm) |
Spread | 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm) |
Spacing | 48" – 60" (120cm – 150cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |