Leptospermum Lipstick

Common Name:
Lipstick Tea Tree

Description:
Leptospermum ‘Lipstick’ is a compact and eye-catching Australian native shrub, celebrated for its masses of vibrant deep pink to red flowers that create a striking display in spring. The blooms feature darker centres, adding depth and contrast against the fine, aromatic green foliage. This dense, bushy plant offers excellent texture and colour, making it ideal for feature planting, low hedging, or mixed native borders. Well suited to Melbourne conditions, it thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and relatively low maintenance, benefiting from light pruning after flowering to maintain its shape and encourage bushier growth. Its nectar-rich flowers attract bees and other pollinators, making it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.5–2.5 m
• Width: 1.5–2 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Deep pink
• Red

Key Attributes:

• Australian native
• Bee Attracting
• Bird Attracting
• Perennial
• Drought tolerant once established
• Low maintenance
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for screening
• Aromatic foliage
• Compact, dense growth habit

Toxicity:

• Not commonly regarded as toxic to humans or pets

Companion Plants:

• Grevillea
• Callistemon
• Westringia
• Correa
• Lomandra
• Dianella
• Kangaroo Paw
• Scaevola