A dwarf version of the Australian and New Zealand tea tree, Leptospermum scoparium (Nanum Group) Kiwi is a low, evergreen shrub with a very dense habit. The small, silky, green leaves are bronze-tinted and aromatic. Single, deep pink flowers, 10mm wide, appear profusely in May and June. Ideal for a rockery, between paving stones or in a container advisable in colder areas. Prune by taking out dead, diseased, damaged and crossing shoots. Tea tree Kiwi holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
Site: Sheltered (south- or west-facing)
Soil: Any light, well-drained soil
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Season of interest: All year, late spring early summer in particular
Hardiness: Hardy (to -5 to -10)
Height: 39 (1m) Spread: 39 (1m)
Photo by Leonora Enking, cropped, and licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
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