from the Logee's growers

Leptospermum - How to Grow


Leptospermum is a stunning winter bloomer and and excellent plant for training into a topiary form.  Plus, it's easy-to-grow

• Grow in an acid mix, No lime. Half peat- moss and half perlite is a good mix.

• Fertilize sparingly. They are sensitive to excessive feeding.

• For flowering be sure to allow the plants to sense the shortening day length of fall and winter.

• Avoid periods of extreme soil dryness.

• Grow in full sun.


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