Leptospermum grandifolium
An upright, half-hardy, evergreen shrub to 2m tall, with white-hairy stems and small, silky-hairy, grey-green leaves, aromatic when crushed. Solitary white flowers, to 2cm across, are produced in mid- and late summer
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Leptospermum are aromatic evergreen shrubs or small trees with small, often silky leaves and 5-petalled flowers in late spring and summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Australia (Tasmania)
How to grow
Cultivation
Outdoors, grow in well-drained, acidic to neutral soil in a warm and sheltered position; the foot of a south- or west-facing wall is ideal. Under glass, grow in loam-based potting compost in full or bright, filtered light. When in growth, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. Plants can be moved outside in the summer months
Propagation
Propagate by seed, or root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Wall side borders
Pruning
See pruning group 8; may require restrictive pruning under glass
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
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