Common Name:
Dwarf Red Tea Tree
Description:
Leptospermum nanum 'Rubrum' is a compact, evergreen shrub known for its striking burgundy-red foliage and profuse pink to deep red flowers. This Australian native is a dwarf variety of the Tea Tree, making it ideal for small gardens, rockeries, borders, or container planting. In spring, it produces a stunning display of small, cup-shaped flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil, demonstrating excellent drought tolerance once established. Low maintenance and hardy, 'Rubrum' responds well to pruning, making it suitable for hedging or shaping.
Form:
- Shrub - Small
Mature Size:
- Height: 50 cm – 1 m
- Width: 1 – 1.2 m
Aspect:
- Full Sun
- Part Shade
Flowering:
- Flowers in Spring
Flower Colour:
- Pink
- Deep Red
Key Attributes:
- Australian Native
- Drought Tolerant
- Bee Attracting
- Suitable for Pots
- Suitable for Hedging
- Low Maintenance
Toxicity:
- Not known to be toxic to humans or animals
Companion Plants:
- Grevillea (Spider Flower)
- Westringia (Coastal Rosemary)
- Correa (Native Fuchsia)
- Callistemon (Bottlebrush)
- Lomandra (Mat Rush)
