Leptospermum ‘Kiwi’ (Tea Tree)

Leptospermum ‘Kiwi’ is a striking tea tree variety admired for its vibrant bi-coloured flowers and compact, bushy form. With its playful mix of pink, red, and white tones, ‘Kiwi’ brings lively colour and texture to gardens while remaining tough, reliable, and low maintenance.

🌱 Why Gardeners Love Leptospermum ‘Kiwi’

✔ Unique tri-colour flowers - Blooms feature blends of pink, red, and white, creating a standout display.
✔ Compact, rounded habit - Ideal for smaller gardens, borders, and feature planting.
✔ Pollinator attracting - Bees and beneficial insects are drawn to its nectar-rich flowers.
✔ Hardy and adaptable - Thrives in a range of soils, including sandy and coastal conditions.
✔ Low-maintenance shrub - Requires little care once established.

🏡 How to Use Leptospermum ‘Kiwi’ in Your Garden

✅ Feature shrub - Perfect as a colourful focal point thanks to its distinctive blooms.
✅ Borders and mixed beds - Adds vibrancy and contrast among shrubs and perennials.
✅ Low hedging - Can form an attractive, compact hedge with regular light trimming.
✅ Coastal and native gardens - Handles wind, salt spray, and sandy soils with ease.

Easy Planting & Care Guide

• Spacing: Plant 80cm to 1 metre apart for low hedging, or space wider when used as individual features.

• Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best season is autumn.

• Mulching & Fertilising: This plant thrives naturally and does not require mulching or fertiliser to stay healthy.

❔ FAQs About Leptospermum ‘Kiwi’

How tall does ‘Kiwi’ grow?
It typically grows 1 to 1.5 metres tall with a similar spread, maintaining a neat, rounded shape.

When does it flower?
It produces heavy flushes of colourful blooms in spring, with occasional spot flowering at other times.

Is it drought tolerant?
Yes, once established it handles dry conditions well.

Can it grow near the coast?
Absolutely, it tolerates sandy, salty, and windy environments.

Does it need pruning?
Pruning is optional; a light trim after flowering helps keep it tidy and encourages more blooms.

🌿 Ready to Transform Your Garden?

Create a vibrant, colourful landscape today, add Leptospermum ‘Kiwi’ to your garden!