Leptospermum ‘Lavender Queen’ (Tea Tree)
Leptospermum ‘Lavender Queen’ is a graceful and uniquely coloured tea tree variety showcasing masses of soft lavender-pink flowers against fine, silvery-green foliage. Elegant, hardy, and highly ornamental, it brings a refined beauty to both native and mixed garden styles.
🌱 Why Gardeners Love Leptospermum ‘Lavender Queen’
✔ Lavender-pink flowers - A rare and delicate colour among tea trees, providing a soft, romantic display.
✔ Fine, airy foliage - Adds texture, lightness, and movement to the garden.
✔ Hardy and drought tolerant - Thrives in tough Australian conditions once established.
✔ Perfect for pollinators - Attracts bees and beneficial insects with nectar-rich blooms.
✔ Low-maintenance native shrub - Requires minimal care and adapts well to varied soils.
🏡 How to Use Leptospermum ‘Lavender Queen’ in Your Garden
✅ Feature shrub - Its elegant form and uncommon flower colour make it ideal as a focal point.
✅ Mixed native borders - Blends beautifully with grevilleas, westringias, grasses, and other tea trees.
✅ Screening or informal hedging - Creates a soft, colourful backdrop when planted in groups.
✅ Cottage and coastal gardens - Perfect for adding gentle colour and fine texture, even in windy or sandy conditions.
Easy Planting & Care Guide
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Spacing: Plant 1 to 1.2 metres apart for screening, or allow more space when planted as individual features.
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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 needed; this hardy native thrives naturally.
❔ FAQs About Leptospermum ‘Lavender Queen’
How tall does ‘Lavender Queen’ grow?
It typically reaches 1.5 to 2 metres tall with a softly arching habit.
When does it flower?
Flowers mainly in spring, often blanketing the shrub in lavender-pink blossoms.
Does it tolerate coastal conditions?
Yes, it handles salt spray, sandy soils, and wind exceptionally well.
Is it drought tolerant?
Once established, it performs very well in dry conditions.
Does it require pruning?
Pruning is optional, light trimming after flowering maintains shape and encourages bushiness.
🌿 Ready to Transform Your Garden?
Don’t wait, secure your Leptospermum ‘Lavender Queen’ today and enjoy its elegant, soft-toned display each spring!