Leptospermum scoparium ‘Martinii’

Leptospermum scoparium ‘Martinii’ photographed at Abbotsbury Gardens, Dorset, UK

Leptospermum scoparium ‘Martinii’ is an upright, evergreen, bushy shrub growing to 6–12 ft (1.8–3.6 m) tall. The narrow, spear-shaped, leathery, green leaves are 0.4–0.7 in (1.1–1.8 cm) long. The flowers are two-tone pink and red, opening pale and darkening with age, giving a nice contrast between old and new flowers, 0.8 in (2 cm) in diameter; summer.

Leptospermum scoparium ‘Martinii’ was raised by Mr Martin of Aramoho, Wanganui, North Island, New Zealand.

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