Leptospermum Cherry Brandy "Tea Tree" Standard 10 Liter

Leptospermum ‘Cherry Brandy’

Botanical Name

Leptospermum scoparium ‘Cherry Brandy’

Common Names

• Tea Tree
• Cherry Brandy Tea Tree
• Leptospermum

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Product Description

Leptospermum ‘Cherry Brandy’, commonly known as the Tea Tree, is a compact, evergreen shrub admired for its attractive dark green foliage, reddish stems, and striking deep pink to cherry-red flowers. Ideal for coastal gardens, hedging, containers, and mixed borders, this hardy native performs well in South African gardens, attracting bees and pollinators while adding colour and texture year-round. Its bushy habit and vibrant flowers make it perfect as a feature plant or for low-maintenance landscaping.

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Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 1–1.5 m
• Spread: ± 1–1.2 m
• Growth habit: Compact, bushy, rounded shrub

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Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
  • Best flowering in full sun
• Soil: Well-drained soil
  • Performs well in sandy, acidic, or loamy soils
• Watering: Low to moderate
  • Drought-tolerant once established
• Climate:
  • Hardy in coastal and temperate regions
  • Tolerates light frost
• Maintenance: Low
  • Minimal pruning required; shape after flowering if needed
  • Excellent for low-maintenance garden beds and containers

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Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Spring or autumn
• Active Growing Season: Spring and summer
• Flowering Season: Late spring to early summer
• Dormant Season: Winter
• Seasonal Notes:
  • Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
  • Ideal for feature planting, hedging, and coastal gardens