Leptospermum rupestre [prostrate form]

Also Known As

Leptospermum humifusum
Leptospermum humifusum [prostrate form]

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 3'-8'

planting zones

7b-10b

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Leptospermum rupestre [prostrate form] plant details

Leptospermum rupestre [prostrate form] is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Leptospermum rupestre [prostrate form]

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: myrtaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 8 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: rock garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Leptospermum rupestre [prostrate form]

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Beautiful low evergreen shrub from Australia with small bright green leaves and attractive, pinkish-red bark. In spring, light pink buds form along the branches, opening to the creamiest of white flowers. In late summer, seed pods emerge and stay on the plant through the winter and sometimes longer. Height to only 12" but spreading to 3-4' wide, making it an excellent choice above low walls or in a rockery. Full sun. Drought tolerant and deerproof. Frost hardy to USDA zone 7.

By: Cistus Nursery

Pendulous low evergreen shrub to 2' x 8', glossy deep green small leaves, white flowers, spring. This robust and vigorous low shrub makes an excellent groundcover for spilling down banks and over rockeries. Tiny evergreen leaves are a glossy deep green, highlighted further by reddish-brown stems; and little white flowers cover the plant in late spring. It will grow on any soil and even tolerates poor drainage. Use it in the garden for something to offset bold-foliaged plants without looking mundane. Hardy to 5 °F.