Leptospermum scoparium ‘Ruby Glow’ (Tea Tree)

Leptospermum scoparium ‘Ruby Glow’ (Tea Tree) is an upright, densely branched, evergreen shrub with small, aromatic (when crushed), needle-like, dark-green leaves often tinged with pink in cool weather. In late spring and early summer, a profusion of rich ruby-red fully double flowers are borne along the stems. 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, this is a remarkable shrub for the sunny border or containers. Great as a flowering hedge too.

• 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.