Leptospermum scoparium Burgundy Queen
Description:
Leptospermum scoparium ‘Burgundy Queen’ is a striking, medium-sized native shrub featuring masses of deep burgundy-red flowers and fine, dark green foliage. This hardy and adaptable variety is ideal for hedging, screening, or as a feature plant, thriving in a variety of Australian conditions.
Flowers:
Rich burgundy-red, double-petalled flowers bloom profusely in spring and summer, attracting bees and pollinators.
Foliage:
Fine, dark green foliage with a dense, upright growth habit, providing year-round interest.
Fruit:
Small, woody seed capsules develop after flowering, persisting on the plant.
Form & Size:
Upright, bushy shrub growing approximately 2–3m high and 1.5–2m wide.
Growing Conditions:
- Position: Prefers full sun but tolerates part shade.
- Soil: Grows well in well-drained sandy, loamy, or clay soils.
- Climate: Suited to a range of Australian conditions, including coastal exposure and light frost.
- Watering: Drought-tolerant once established but benefits from occasional deep watering.
Uses:
- Excellent for hedging, screening, and windbreaks.
- Works well as a feature shrub in native gardens.
- Attracts pollinators, adding biodiversity to the garden.
Maintenance:
- Low-maintenance and easy to grow.
- Light pruning after flowering promotes bushy growth and repeat blooming.
- Apply a slow-release native fertilizer in spring for optimal health.
Notes:
- Bird and pollinator-friendly variety.
- Withstands dry conditions, coastal exposure, and light frost.
Companion Plants:
Pairs well with Callistemon, Grevillea, and Lomandra for a balanced, low-maintenance native garden.
Common Name: Burgundy Queen Tea Tree
Botanical Name: Leptospermum scoparium ‘Burgundy Queen’
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin: Australia & New Zealand
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Availability changes all through out the year. please check with us via our Sunshine Coast Garden Centre page for Pricing & Availability
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Plants & Pots come and go all year around.
- Plants are seasonal and sometimes we run out but have more batches coming along.
- Some Plants are not always in-stock however we can either order it in. pending availability
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Where are our plants Grown and how do we grow them
- Plants are grown locally on the Sunshine Coast
- All outdoor plants are sun hardened and ready to grow
- Indoor plants are grown under 50% Shade and will transfer perfectly to indoor use
- Orchids are also grown under 50% Shade and are best brought indoors during flowering for show then returned back into a shaded area until the following flowering time
- we are Qualified horticulturists, greenkeeper as well as Qualified landscape Construction with over 35 years experience in the industry. We use Quality products and materials to grow all our plants.
How to Look after your plants like we do
- When using any Garden Care products or Fertilisers we always recommend reading the label before use
- We recommend using Earthlife crushed rock mineral on all plants when planting in the ground or in Pots.
- When planting in Pots in Our garden centre we use either Rocky Point Premium Potting mix or our own custom potting mixes blend to plant all our plants
- If planting in the ground we also recommend that you use good quality Bagged garden soil around your plants at the time of planting
