Leptospermum scoparium ‘Kiwi’
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Leptospermum scoparium ‘Kiwi’ is an evergreen, low-growing, bushy shrub, reaching 20 in (0.5 m) high. The small, narrow leaves are up to 0.4 in (1 cm) long, purple when young, dark green, when mature. The relatively large red-pink flowers are 0.4 in (1 cm) across, summer. Leptospermum scoparium ‘Kiwi’ is one of the best members of the Nanum group of Leptospermum scoparium cultivars, and was raised in the 1950s by Duncan and Davies Nursery of New Plymouth, North Island, New Zealand. Hardy to 23°F, –5°C. |
