Leptospermum ‘Rudolph’ – Tea Tree

Leptospermum hybrid 'Rudolph'
Leptospermum hybrid 'Rudolph'

A fast growing medium shrub and features purplish new folaige growth and large red flowers in summer rather than spring as for most tea trees. Great feature or screen plant, great for cut flowers. Frost tolerant.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name: Rudolph

Plant Type : Large shrub

Width : 2

Flowering Time : Summer

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Cut flower, Honey producing plant, Pipe and drain friendly, Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Leptospermum

Common Name : Tea Tree

Height : 3

Flower Color : Red

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan :

Frost Tolerance :

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects