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 to 1 metre tall and spreading 1.5 to 2 metres wide, this hardy native plant thrives in a variety of garden styles and climates.

Specifications

• Height0.5 to 1 metre
• Width1.5 to 2 metres
• 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 to 1.5 metres 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.