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    • Photo of Leptospermum rupestre 'Squiggly' by Patricia Cunningham

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    Leptospermum rupestre 'Squiggly'

    Also Known As

    • Leptospermum humifusum 'Squiggly'

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'
    • W: 5'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Leptospermum rupestre 'Squiggly' plant details

    Leptospermum rupestre 'Squiggly' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Leptospermum rupestre 'Squiggly'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: myrtaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 5 FT wide, 3 FT tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Leptospermum rupestre 'Squiggly'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    'Squiggly' does as it says with its wiry, mahogany-red stems and evergreen tiny leaves. Small, round-petaled, white summer flowers that are very high on the cuteness scale will cover this 3' tall x 5' wide shrub. Minimum temperature: 5 ºF

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Leptospermum rupestre 'Squiggly' plant

    How to Grow Leptospermum rupestre 'Squiggly'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Height: 6'-8'

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    • sun
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    Height: 2'

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    • sun
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    aka Leptospermum scoparium var. prostratum, New Zealand Tea Tree

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 5'

    Width: 8'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Leptospermum rupestre by Patricia Cunningham
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