Name: Leptospermum Scoparium "Spectra Color Pink" 2.5Liter
SKU: KZ571
Price: 109.0 ZAR
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Leptospermum Scoparium "Spectra Color Pink" 2.5Liter

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Product Details

Weight: 2.50 kg

Leptospermum 'Spectra Colour Pink' – Pink Tea Tree

Product Description Leptospermum 'Spectra Colour Pink' (syn. 'Spektro Color Pink') is an enchanting, floriferous evergreen shrub renowned for its showy displays of delicate, open-faced pink flowers and fine, aromatic needle-like foliage. During late winter, spring, and into early summer, the upright, arching stems are smothered in masses of blossom in shades ranging from soft pastel pink to vibrant rose-pink with striking dark centres.

Forming a neat, bushy shrub, it brings exceptional light and texture to garden displays. Renowned for its resilience, it handles coastal winds, dry spells once settled, and mild frosts with ease, making it a reliable, pollinator-friendly choice for sunny borders, water-wise gardens, and potted patio focal points.

Common Names

Pink Tea Tree
Leptospermum Spectra Colour Pink
Spektro Color Pink Tea Tree
New Zealand Pink Myrtle

Correct Botanical Name

Leptospermum scoparium 'Spectra Colour Pink'

Product Details

Flower Colour: Soft to vibrant pink with deep crimson-brown centres
Foliage: Fine, aromatic, deep green to bronze-tinted needle-like leaves
Growth Habit: Upright, dense, and bushy evergreen shrub
Mature Size: Approximately 1.5–2m high with a spread of 1–1.5m
Flowering: Heavy blooming throughout spring and early summer
Light: Full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight)
Water: Low to moderate (drought-tolerant once established)
Suitable for: Outdoor garden beds, informal flowering hedges, and large patio containers

Benefits

🌸 Abundant Pink Flowers: Covered in clouds of charming saucer-shaped pink blooms over a long flowering season

🐝 Pollinator Magnet: Nectar-rich blossoms attract honeybees, native pollinators, and butterflies

🌿 Aromatic Evergreen Foliage: Petite leaves release an invigorating herbal aroma when brushed

💧 Water-Wise & Resilient: Thrives with minimal supplemental water once root system is mature

🪴 Great Feature Shrub: Versatile size works equally well as a standout specimen, hedge, or potted plant

✂️ Long-Lasting Cut Stems: Flowering branches make long-lasting additions to floral arrangements

Recommended Growing Medium & Compost Plant in light, free-draining, slightly acidic soil. Dig a spacious planting hole and incorporate plenty of organic compost, peat moss, or composted pine bark to ensure proper soil structure and drainage. Avoid heavy waterlogged clay or high-pH lime soils. Mulch the surface with bark chips to conserve soil moisture and keep the root zone cool.

Recommended Fertiliser Feed in early spring with a balanced, low-phosphorus organic fertiliser (such as an indigenous/fynbos blend or general organic pellets). Leptospermums thrive best without heavy synthetic feeds or high-phosphate fertilisers.

Growing Conditions

☀️ Light: Full sun is essential for dense foliage development and the heaviest flower production.

💧 Water: Water regularly until well established. Once mature, allow the top few centimetres of soil to dry out between waterings; avoid overwatering.

🌱 Soil: Well-drained sandy, gravelly, or loamy soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.

✂️ Maintenance: Tip-prune lightly immediately following the main flowering season to promote bushy lateral growth and encourage abundant buds for next year. Avoid hard pruning into old bare wood.

Delivery Notice: Due to rising fuel prices, we are consolidating orders to dispatch full 4-Ton truck loads only. This may cause occasional delays beyond our standard 5–10 business day window. We appreciate your understanding during these challenges.