Leptospermum ‘Tickled Pink’ (Tea Tree)

Leptospermum ‘Tickled Pink’ is an exceptionally floriferous tea tree variety that bursts into masses of vivid hot-pink flowers in spring. Compact, hardy, and irresistibly colourful, it’s perfect for adding a cheerful splash of colour to any native, coastal, or ornamental garden.

🌱 Why Gardeners Love Leptospermum ‘Tickled Pink’

✔ Intense hot-pink blooms - Produces a carpet of bright flowers that completely cover the shrub in spring.
✔ Compact, bushy form - Ideal for smaller gardens, borders, and feature planting.
✔ Highly attractive to pollinators - Bees and beneficial insects love its nectar-rich blossoms.
✔ Hardy & adaptable - Performs well in sandy, clay, and coastal soils.
✔ Low-maintenance native shrub - Requires minimal care once established.

🏡 How to Use Leptospermum ‘Tickled Pink’ in Your Garden

✅ Feature shrub - Its bold flower colour makes it a stunning standalone specimen.
✅ Garden borders & edges - Adds strong spring colour and neat structure.
✅ Low hedging - Forms a lively, colourful hedge with light pruning.
✅ Coastal & native landscapes - Thrives in windy, sandy, and salt-exposed areas.

Easy Planting & Care Guide

• Spacing: Plant 80cm to 1 metre apart for low hedging, or allow extra space when used as a feature shrub.

• 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 ‘Tickled Pink’

How tall does ‘Tickled Pink’ grow?
It typically reaches around 1 to 1.5 metres tall with a rounded, bushy habit.

When does it flower?
It blooms heavily in spring, often producing one of the most vibrant displays among tea trees.

Is it drought tolerant?
Yes, once established it performs exceptionally well in low-water gardens.

Can it handle coastal conditions?
Absolutely, it is well suited to sandy soils, wind, and salt-laden air.

Does it need pruning?
A light trim after flowering helps maintain a neat shape and encourages even heavier blooming next season.

🌿 Ready to Transform Your Garden?

Don’t wait, secure your Leptospermum ‘Tickled Pink’ today and enjoy its dazzling spring display for years to come!