{"product_id":"crimson-cascade-tea-tree-leptospermum-crimson-cascade","title":"Crimson Cascade Tea Tree - Leptospermum 'Crimson Cascade'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrimson Cascade Tea Tree (\u003cem\u003eLeptospermum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Crimson Cascade') is a low, wide, weeping native shrub about 50cm tall that spreads 1.5m across. Fine foliage is smothered in plum-pink flowers in spring and again in autumn, and the stems tumble over walls, rocks and banks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo flowering seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e Masses of deep plum-pink flowers open in spring and again in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA cascading habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Long stems trail down walls and banks, softening hard edges without any training.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA native bees love.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tea tree flowers are a reliable source of pollen and nectar for bees and other pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough in wet or dry.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates light frost, short dry spells and even heavy or seasonally waterlogged soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow and wide.\u003c\/strong\u003e At only 50cm high it fits in front of taller shrubs and under windows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and banks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart along the top of a wall or bank. The stems drape over the face and cover bare ground in two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and foreground planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1m spacing the plants knit into a continuous low mat, which suppresses most weeds and brings colour to the front of the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stems spill over stones and gravel, and the fine foliage contrasts well with coarser plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Crimson Cascade Tea Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with the heaviest flowering in sun. It tolerates light frost, so it suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens without severe frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very adaptable, and unusual among natives in tolerating heavy or seasonally waterlogged soil. Reasonable drainage still gives the best result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. Feed once a year with a slow release native fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune as required to promote new growth, ideally straight after flowering. Take only soft tips and avoid cutting into bare old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Crimson Cascade Tea Tree as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small and compact, and the stems begin to arch and trail once the plant has settled in warm weather. Tube stock is grown for us and is not always available. If the tube shows as sold out, the grower has none at the moment, and the notify button on the page will email you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tea-trees\"\u003eBrowse our tea tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/leptospermum-care-guide\"\u003eLeptospermum care guide for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003ePlants for retaining walls\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eMore groundcovers for sun and shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it as a groundcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 1m apart. The shrubs spread about 1.5m, so neighbours overlap and cover the ground in two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower twice a year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The main flush is in spring and a second one follows in autumn, with the best display in a sunny spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it differ from Pink Cascade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrimson Cascade is a sibling of the popular Pink Cascade, with deeper plum-pink flowers on the same low, trailing stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790850228543,"sku":"LEP-HYB-CRIMSO-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/crimson-cascade-tea-tree-leptospermum-crimson-cascade.jpg?v=1792208872","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/crimson-cascade-tea-tree-leptospermum-crimson-cascade","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}