Leptospermum ‘Love Affair’ (Tea Tree)
Leptospermum ‘Love Affair’ is a stunning compact tea tree variety that produces masses of romantic bi-coloured flowers in deep pink and white. With its neat shape, showy spring display, and hardy nature, it brings vibrant charm to both native and ornamental garden designs.
🌱 Why Gardeners Love Leptospermum ‘Love Affair’
✔ Beautiful two-tone blooms - Flowers feature soft white petals edged in vivid pink for a striking effect.
✔ Compact, rounded form - Ideal for smaller gardens, borders, and feature planting.
✔ Pollinator attracting - Bees and beneficial insects flock to its nectar-rich blossoms.
✔ Hardy & adaptable - Thrives in varied soils, from sandy coastal conditions to well-drained clay.
✔ Low maintenance - Requires minimal care once established.
🏡 How to Use Leptospermum ‘Love Affair’ in Your Garden
✅ Feature shrub - Perfect as a colourful focal point due to its dramatic spring flowering.
✅ Garden borders & edges - Adds structure and vivid seasonal interest.
✅ Low hedging - Can form a tidy hedge with regular light pruning.
✅ Coastal & native gardens - Handles wind, salt, sandy soils, and tough conditions with ease.
Easy Planting & Care Guide
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Spacing: Plant 80cm to 1 metre apart for low hedging or space more widely when used as individual feature shrubs.
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Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best season is autumn.
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Mulching & Fertilising: No additional mulching or fertiliser is required; this plant thrives naturally without extra inputs.
❔ FAQs About Leptospermum ‘Love Affair’
How tall does ‘Love Affair’ grow?
It typically reaches around 1 to 1.5 metres tall with a compact, rounded habit.
When does it flower?
It blooms heavily in spring, often forming a blanket of pink-rimmed flowers.
Is it drought tolerant?
Yes, it performs very well in dry conditions once established.
Can it grow in coastal areas?
Absolutely, it's highly tolerant of wind, salt spray, and sandy soils.
Does it need pruning?
A light trim after flowering helps keep it neat and encourages a denser shape.
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Don’t miss out, secure your Leptospermum ‘Love Affair’ today and enjoy its vibrant spring display year after year!