Leptospermum ‘Outrageous’

Brilliant red flowers on a low growing plant make Leptospermum ‘Outrageous’ on of the best of the Tea Trees for ornamental garden use.

This is a hybrid between Leptospermum polygalifolium ‘Cardwell’ and Leptospermum ‘Rhiannon’, it is fast growing and easy care once established.

Garden uses

The branches have a natural pendulous or drooping habit which make this a low growing spreading variety. It can be used as a low growing hedge or as a feature plant in the garden.

In flower it will attract bees, beneficial insects and birds to the garden, it also provides habit for smaller birds.

Summary Information

• Botanical Name – Leptospermum ‘Outrageous’
• Common Name – Leptospermum ‘Outrageous’
• Family – Fabaceae
• Position – Full sun to a little shade.
• Soil – Well drained.
• Height – To around 2 metres
• Growth rate – Medium to fast.
• Spread – To around 1.5 metres.
• Flowers – Red with green centres
• Flowering Time – Spring to Summer.
• Foliage – Mid green.
• Frost tolerant – Mild frosts only
• Drought tolerance – Medium to good.

Leptospermum ‘Outrageous’ is available for sale form the following online suppliers

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