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Leptospermum spectabile

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A neat, upright, evergreen shrub that grows to about 2.5m high, with narrow-elliptical, dark green leaves to 3.5 cm long. Saucer-shaped, 5-petalled brilliant red flowers to 2.5cm across, with a prominent central ring of stamens, appear in late spring

Scientific classification

Species: Leptospermum spectabile (Leptospermum spectabile)
Genus: Leptospermum
Family: Myrtaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
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Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy · Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Leptospermum spectabile

Distribution map

Southeastern Australia

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Quick identification of Leptospermum spectabile

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Leptospermum spectabile care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Usually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by seed or from semi-ripe cuttings

Growing

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Shelter from cold, drying winds. In colder areas grow under glass, in bright filtered light, in containers of loam-based potting compost, water sparingly in winter

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