Leptospermum polygalifolium ‘Vertical Drop’ – Tea Tree
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- Leptospermum ‘Vertical Drop’
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- Leptospermum ‘Vertical Drop’
The unusual cascading prostrate growth habit and a profusion of small white flowers are the key features of this tea tree. It is ideal for use on banks as a groundcover, or for cascading over retaining walls and it is also perfect for a large container where it can spill over the edge. There is no need to prune it unless it is looking a bit scrappy over time. Great for coastal gardens, a good waterwise plant.
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Leptospermum polygalifolium ssp. cismontanum |
| Cultivar: | Vertical Drop |
| Common Name: | Tea Tree |
| Plant Type: | Small shrub, Ground cover |
| Height: | 0.2 ~ 0.4 metres |
| Width: | 0.8 ~ 1 metre |
| Flower Colour: | White |
| Flowering Time: | Spring |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Flower garden, Coastal garden |
| Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean |
| Light: | Sunny |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Weeping |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Groundcover, Feature plant, Border plant, Wow factor |
| Special Uses: | Bonsai, Erosion control, Honey producing plant, Pollution tolerant, Playground friendly |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects |
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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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