Leptospermum Riot

Common Name:
Riot Tea Tree

Description:
Leptospermum ‘Riot’ is a spectacular Australian native tea tree renowned for its vibrant, long-lasting floral display. This evergreen shrub produces a profusion of showy pink to red flowers in spring, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Its fine, dense foliage provides excellent coverage, making it an ideal choice for hedging, screening, or as a feature plant. Adaptable to a wide range of conditions, Riot thrives in well-drained soils and is highly tolerant of drought, coastal conditions, and frost once established. Its low-maintenance nature and stunning floral display make it a standout addition to native and waterwise gardens.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium
• Shrub - Large

Mature Size:

• Height: 2 - 3 m
• Width: 1.5 - 2 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Pink to Red

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Australian Native
• Bird Attracting
• Bee Attracting
• Drought Tolerant
• Suitable for Hedging
• Coastal Tolerant
• Frost Hardy

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Grevillea ‘Robyn Gordon’
• Westringia ‘Aussie Box’
• Callistemon ‘Little John’
• Correa ‘Dusky Bells’
• Banksia ‘Birthday Candles’