Leptospermum Red Damask

Leptospermum Red Damask

Leptospermum Red Damask is an evergreen tea-tree noted for its aromatic foliage and abundant, fully double red flowers in late spring to early summer. Forming a compact, upright shrub around 1.52m tall by 11.5m wide, it thrives in full sun to light shade in moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil; avoid chalk. Choose a warm, sheltered position to protect from cold winds and severe frost. An excellent specimen or structural shrub for mixed borders, where its fine texture, evergreen presence and vivid seasonal bloom provide long-lasting interest.

Position: Full sun to light shade Rate of Growth: Moderate Soil: Moist but well-drained; neutral to acid Hardiness: Frost hardy; needs a warm, sheltered site Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

light:sun
light:light-shade
facing:south
facing:west
facing:east
facing:north
soiltype:prefers-acid-soil
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:evergreen
flowering:may
flowering:june
flowercolour:red
leafcolour:green
size:90cm-2m
fragrance:aromatic-foliage