Leptospermum ‘Vertical Drop’ – Tea Tree
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 and 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.
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- Leptospermum ‘Vertical Drop’
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- Leptospermum ‘Vertical Drop’
| Scientific Name: | Leptospermum |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| 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 |
Angus recommends Bush Tucker fertiliser for this plant.