Leptospermum spp. Burgundy

Common Name:
Burgundy Tea Tree

Description:
Leptospermum ‘Burgundy’ is a striking Australian native tea tree known for its deep burgundy foliage and stunning pink to red flowers. This evergreen shrub provides year-round colour, with its rich, dark leaves creating a beautiful contrast in garden landscapes. In spring, it bursts into bloom with masses of showy flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Hardy and adaptable, Leptospermum ‘Burgundy’ thrives in well-drained soils and is highly tolerant of drought, frost, and coastal conditions once established. Its dense, bushy growth makes it ideal for hedging, screening, or as a feature plant in 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 ‘Superb’
• Callistemon ‘Little John’
• Westringia ‘Aussie Box’
• Correa ‘Dusky Bells’
• Banksia spinulosa