Broom tea-tree 'Red Damask' (Leptospermum scoparium 'Red Damask')

Broom tea-tree 'Red Damask'

Also known as: Manuka 'Red Damask', New zealand tea-tree 'Red Damask'

This cultivar of the Broom tea-tree is more compact, with rounded, dense branches that create a small, aromatic evergreen shrub. The broom tea-tree 'Red Damask' also has full double blooms with deeply red colored flowers. It is about two feet shorter in height than the original plant.

Scientific classification

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Perennial

Lifespan

Shrub

Plant Type

2.5 m

Spread

Green

Leaf Color

1.2 cm

Flower Size

Brown

Fruit Color

Red, Pink

Flower Color

Non-dormant

Dormancy

Evergreen

Leaf type

15 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Broom tea-tree 'Red Damask'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Broom tea-tree 'Red Damask' thrives in New Zealand's coastal and swampy climates, preferring regular rainfall and humidity. Water weekly to meet moisture needs without over-saturation. As an evergreen, broom tea-tree 'Red Damask' requires diligent watering during the growing season to sustain its vibrant foliage and flowers.

Pruning: Broom tea-tree 'Red Damask' boasts vibrant flowers and dense foliage. Prune in early to late winter during dormancy, using clean tools to remove dead branches and shape the plant. This practice enhances growth, promotes blooming, and improves appearance, ensuring cuts are made just above leaf nodes for optimal regrowth.

Propagation: Broom tea-tree 'Red Damask' is propagated through cuttings, selecting healthy, non-flowering shoots of 10-15 cm (4-6 inches). Treat the cut end with rooting hormone and plant in well-draining soil. Maintain high humidity and moisture, using a propagator for optimal root development, while handling roots delicately during transplantation.

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