Leptospermum ‘Ballerina’

Leptospermum 'Ballerina'

Small native tea tree with double flowers in plum, pink and white. Very hardy and adaptable once established, tolerates drought and frost. An attractive addition to any native garden.

Attracts bees and other insects. From the same species as Manuka tea tree highly prized by beekeepers.

Type of Plant

Shrub

Size

2m tall x 2m spread

Flower Structure

Double open flower

Flower Colour

Pink, White, Red

Flowers When?

Autumn, Winter

Leaves

Narrow green leaves.

Light Levels

Full Sun, Light Shade

Soil Types

Acid to neutral sandy, Loam, Clay loam, Light forest soil, Sandy loam

Soil Moisture

Well Drained

Garden Use

Garden Filler, Feature, Hedge, Mass plantings, Container

Care

Low maintanance

Special Features

fast growing, bird nesting, prunes well

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Other Insects, Nectar Eating Birds

Family

Myrtaceae

Cultivars, Hybrids, Varieties

Ballerina Improved

History, meaning of the name

Leptospermum “Ballerina,” a cultivar of the New Zealand tea tree (Leptospermum scoparium), was developed and introduced in Australia.

Distribution

Australain hybrid