Leptospermum grandiflorum misapplied
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
1.5-2.5 metres
1-1.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
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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 peat-free, 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
Propagate by seed, or root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer
See pruning group 8; may require restrictive pruning under glass
Generally pest-free
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)