Leptospermum 'Pink Cascade'
Pink Cascade Tea Tree
The Leptospermum 'Pink Cascade', commonly known as Pink Cascade Tea Tree, is a stunning low-growing evergreen shrub admired for its arching branches covered in masses of delicate pink flowers during spring and summer. Its fine, green foliage provides year-round interest, making it an excellent choice for cascading over walls, rockeries, or as a ground cover. Growing up to 0.5–1 meter tall and spreading 1.5–2 meters wide, this hardy native plant thrives in a variety of garden styles and climates.
Specifications
- Height0.5–1 meter
- Width1.5–2 meters
- Native toAustralia (hybrid origin)
- FoliageFine, green leaves; evergreen
- Growth rateModerate
Conditions
- SoilPrefers well-drained sandy, loamy, or clay soils; tolerates poor soils
- LightFull sun to partial shade
- WaterLow; drought-tolerant once established
- ClimateThrives in temperate, subtropical, and coastal regions
Additional Features
- FlowersMasses of small, delicate pink blooms; spring to summer flowering
- FormLow, spreading growth habit with arching, cascading branches
- UsesIdeal for ground covers, rockeries, retaining walls, and informal hedging
- SpacingPlant 1–1.5 meters apart for dense coverage or as individual accents
- Low MaintenanceRequires minimal care; prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape
- Pest ResistanceGenerally pest-free and resilient
- Drought ToleranceExcellent once established; suitable for water-wise gardens
- Salt ToleranceSuitable for coastal gardens and exposed sites
- Wildlife AttractionFlowers attract bees and other pollinators
- Seasonal AppealEvergreen foliage with vibrant seasonal blooms
- VersatilityComplements native, cottage, and coastal garden styles
The Pink Cascade Tea Tree is a versatile and hardy addition to gardens, offering vibrant blooms and a graceful cascading form. Its resilience and low-maintenance nature make it an excellent choice for enhancing both naturalistic and formal landscapes.