Leptospermum scoparium 'Appleblossom'

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Shrubs

An evergreen shrub with an upright habit and spreading branches. Leaves are fragrant, narrowly elliptic, and deep green, sometimes tinged with red. From late spring to early summer, abundant double flowers are produced along the stems, with ruffled pale pink petals fading to white around dark pink centres

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

2.5-4 metres

Max Spread

2.5-4 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
5–10 years
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres
Max Height
2.5-4 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Foliage
Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Myrtaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Spreading branched
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
Unresolved

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow outdoors in milder areas, in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. In frost-prone areas, grow against a sunny wall, or in a cool greenhouse or conservatory

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Architectural
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Wall side borders

Pruning

Pruning group 8 (evergreens), may need restrictive pruning if grown under glass

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)