COLOUR
Flower
Dark-pink, White, Mottled in Spring; White, Mottled, Dark-pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning Group 8 – Lightly prune unwanted shoots after flowering.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
WHERE TO GROW
Leptospermum scoparium ‘Coral Candy’ (Tea tree ‘Coral Candy’) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1.5m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Shelter from cold, drying winds. Alternatively, grow under glass in loam-based compost in full or bright filtered light. Water freely in the growing season, sparingly in winter.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
