Name: Leptospermum Cherry Brandy "Australian Tea Tree" Standard 10Liter
SKU: KZ005
Price: 425.0 ZAR
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Leptospermum Cherry Brandy "Australian Tea Tree" Standard 10Liter

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Weight: 10.00 kg

🌿 Leptospermum ‘Cherry Brandy’ – Tea Tree

Botanical Name: Leptospermum ‘Cherry Brandy’
Common Names: Tea Tree, Cherry Brandy Tea Tree, Leptospermum, Manuka, Australian Tea Tree

📌 Product Description

Leptospermum ‘Cherry Brandy’, commonly known as Tea Tree, is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its dense, glossy foliage and vibrant pink to deep cherry-red flowers. Blooming primarily in spring and summer, it adds a splash of colour to any garden while attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

This variety is hardy, drought-tolerant, and suitable for coastal, temperate, and subtropical South African gardens. Its compact size and attractive flowering habit make it ideal for borders, hedges, rockeries, and container planting.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 1 – 1.5 m

Spread: 1 – 1.2 m

Growth Habit: Dense, rounded evergreen shrub

Growth Rate: Moderate

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun to partial shade

Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy and slightly acidic soils

Water:

Moderate watering during establishment

Drought-tolerant once established

Feeding: Light compost or slow-release fertiliser in spring

Maintenance:

Light pruning after flowering maintains compact shape

Remove old or damaged stems to encourage new growth

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Spring or autumn

Flowering Season: Spring to early summer

Growing Season: Spring and summer

Climate Suitability: Coastal, subtropical, and temperate regions

Frost Tolerance: Tolerates light frost once established

🌼 Additional Benefits

Long-lasting, bright pink to cherry-red flowers

Dense evergreen foliage for year-round structure

Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Compact, low-maintenance, and drought-tolerant

Suitable for coastal gardens and container planting

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Low hedge or border plant
✔ Container and patio planting
✔ Coastal and subtropical gardens
✔ Pollinator-friendly landscapes
✔ Mixed shrub and perennial beds

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