Leptospermum rotundifolium ‘Bobbles’ – Tea Tree

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Leptospermum rotundifolium 'Bobbles'
Leptospermum rotundifolium 'Bobbles'

A very rounded and compact small shrub, it has bronzey new growth and white and pink flowers in spring. A great little low maintenance plant that looks neat and tidy without pruning. It grows to a metre high and wide, and will tolerate most soils. Does best in a well drained spot in sun to part shade.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name: Bobbles

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 1

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Erosion control, Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Leptospermum rotundifolium

Common Name : Tea Tree

Height : 1

Flower Color : White

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Coastal garden

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects