Ad

Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle

Soil

Acidic / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

New Zealand tea tree, Leptospermum scoparium, is a compact shrub with arching shoots and incredible flowers that are extremely attractive to bees. Leptospermum scoparium 'Martini' bears single, icy pink flowers with a darker pink centre and has evergreen, aromatic foliage. Its bushy, compact habit makes it one of the best choices for container growing.

Grow Leptospermum scoparium 'Martini' in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun, ideally with the added protection of a sunny wall.

Ad

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Plantyesyes
Flowersyesyesyesyes

Leptospermum ‘Martini’ and wildlife

Leptospermum ‘Martini’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Leptospermum ‘Martini’ poisonous?

Leptospermum ‘Martini’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Ad
Ad
Ad
Ad