Leptospermum scoparium 'Ruby Glow' (d)
A rounded, evergreen shrub to 2m tall, with narrow, needle-like leaves, aromatic when crushed. In late spring and early summer it bears a profusion of shallowly cup-shaped, double, pinkish-red flowers; these are very attractive to bees
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink Red | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Leptospermum are aromatic evergreen shrubs or small trees with small, often silky leaves and 5-petalled flowers in late spring and summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Outdoors, grow in well-drained, acidic to neutral soil in a sheltered position in full sun. Protect from very cold weather when young
Propagation
Propagate by rooting semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Wall side borders
Pruning
See pruning group 8
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
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