Naoka Leptospermum
I always get asked for Geraldton Wax. While we do sometimes stock this beautiful native I believe the Leptospermum cultivars, our native Tea Trees, do a lot better here in Ipswich.
I like to refer to our native tea trees as the Australian Cherry Blossom
The Leptospermums that reflect this name the best is the Aussie Blossom Range.
The Aussie Blossom Range is a beautiful range of Leptospermums that have masses of stunning flowers in a range of pink shades that cover the bush for about 8-10 weeks in winter and early spring.
The range has been bred for easy care, compact growth and brilliant flowers and there are a few within the range to choose from
Alicia Rose pbr (rose coloured flowers)
Emily Nao pbr (pink coloured flowers)
Joy pbr (dusty pink flowers)
Martin pbr (dusty white flowers)
Naoka pbr (pink with ruby red centre)
Stephen Rose pbr (white with pink centre)
You could mass plant any of these beauties to create an informal low hedge (grow to about 1.5m) or you could create a stunning masterpiece in your garden with just one.
While you don’t NEED to trim these guys I always find they grow and look better after a hair cut. I like to do it after they finish flowering.
Joy Leptospermum
While some people are under the impression natives don’t need fertiliser this is not true. All plants need fertiliser. I like to say it’s the difference between survive and thrive.
I like to give all my natives a good feed with Organic Link (a complete organic slow release fertiliser) about once every three months and a liquid fertilise with Triple Boost about once a fortnight.
This is a beautiful range of plants and I think at least one should be a part of any garden design. They even work wonderfully for cut flower displays.