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Leptospermum rubrum nana

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Bold bright native shrub with dramatic deep burgundy foliage and lots of tiny vibrant hot pink flowers in winter and spring. Compact to around 1m, lovely as a small hedge, in a mixed bed, or in pots. The first settlers reportedly made tea from the leaves. Always in demand with our customers. If you're looking for a taller version, choose Burgundy Queen.

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Leptospermum rubrum nana 'Dwarf Red Tea Tree'
DESCRIPTION: Compact growing variety with fine, slender, dark burgundy foliage and an abundance of small hot pink flowers during winter and spring.
USE IN: Native gardens for stunning colour, foreground/feature planting and as a hedge. Suited to container planting. A stunning addition to flower arrangements!
LOCATION: Sunny to part shade, suitable to exposed areas in most parts of Australia. Tolerates light frost and is drought resistant.
CARE: Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks, prune as required to promote new growth and fertilise using a slow release native fertiliser yearly. Prune after flowering to promote dense growth habit.
HEIGHT & WIDTH: 1 m H x 1 m W.
PLEASE NOTE: These are tube-stock plants, with the benefit of being a young plant they will establish quickly in your garden. The average size of your plants will be 15 -25 cm in height including the pot height of 80 mm x 42 mm wide.