LEPTOSPERMUM S. RED DAMASK

Leptospermum scoparium Red Damask is an evergreen tea tree valued for its rich red blossom in late spring to early summer and its aromatic green foliage. Best grown in a sunny, warm, and sheltered position in Ireland, it prefers fertile, welldrained, neutral to acidic soil and does not thrive on chalk. In mild gardens it forms a bushy, upright shrub, making a striking feature for sunny borders or courtyard plantings; lightly trim after flowering to maintain shape.

To help give a clear sense of scale, the stone wall shown in our photos measures approximately 265cm in height. We also use familiar garden tools as visual references: a digging fork (110cm tall) and a hand fork (30cm tall). These are included purely as size guides to help you better judge proportions when viewing the images.

Position: Full sun; warm, sheltered site Rate of Growth: Moderate Soil: Fertile, well-drained, neutral to acid; avoid chalk Hardiness: Frost hardy in mild areas; protect from severe or prolonged frost Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

light:sun
facing:south
facing:west
soiltype:prefers-acid-soil
soiltype:light-sandy
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:evergreen
flowering:may
flowering:june
flowercolour:red
leafcolour:green
size:2m-5m
fragrance:aromatic-foliage