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Leptospermums
Leptospermums
Leptospermum Andromeda
Leptospermum Electric Red
Leptospermum Phoenix
Andromeda
The genus Leptospermum contains more than 70 species that are endemic to Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. The majority of species are endemic to Australia. New Zealand has only one species, L.scoparium, which is also endemic to New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania. Selected forms of several species are sold in the nursery trade. However, only L.scoparium has been extensively bred as a garden plant.
More than 100 cultivars of L. scoparium have been named, but less than 30 cultivars have been
bred from all the other species. Flower colour of L. scoparium
ranges from white to pink, to crimson, with both single- and double-flowered types,
and plant forms from upright to prostrate.
For over 10 years New Zealand's Crop and Food Research has been breeding Leptospermum, aiming for plants with superior garden and vase performance. They have been working with the NZ Native Leptospermum scoparium, well-known for it's flowering vigor and the Australian species, Leptospermum rotundifolium. The Australian species has large flowers in pastel pink to mauve-blue tones, high resistance to sooty mould disease and extended vase life. They're targeted a combination of the best features; a plant with lots of flowers in blue-mauve tones, and excellent cut flowers and high disease resistance.
Galaxy Leptospermum varieties come out of the programme, each having their own characteristics that make them special.
Incredible garden performance, flower colours seldom seen in leptospermum, a bush whose flowering improves with age, extended vase life and far less sooty mould. Hardy to both dry and cold conditions, they'll grow in a well drained, sunny spot, flowering from late Spring into early Summer. Give a light prune to shape after flowering.
Look out for the Galaxy series at your nearest Gardening Retailer!
Look out for the Galaxy series at your nearest Gardening Retailer!
HOW TO GROW LEPTOSPERMUMS
HOW TO GROW LEPTOSPERMUMS
Leptospermums are easily grown in acidic, fertile, well-drained soils in full sun or light shade. Young plants appreciate a consistently moist soil, but established plants prefer moderate but even moisture. Tolerance for drought and poor soil makes this plant suitable for planting in dry Mediterranean climates. Great for beds and borders, coastal gardens, Mediterranean style gardens, rock gardens or containers. Minimal pruning required. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage more floriferous growth.