Leptospermum ‘Outrageous’ puts on a show of brilliant pink-red flowers in Spring, and it absolutely covers itself as the weeks go on. This medium shrub has delicate weeping branches and it can be pruned into a low hedge or border plant. It is also showy enough to be a great feature shrub even when not in flower due to its strong form. The flowers attract bees, beneficial insects and birds to the garden, as well as supplying a habitat for smaller birds.

This colourful cultivar was developed at Bywong Nursery at Bungendore, New South Wales. It is a hybrid between Leptospermum polygalifolium Cardwell and Leptospermum Rhiannon.

It is considered quick growing so can provide interest while other plants in the garden become established.

Growing up to 2 metres high and 1.5 metres wide, this plant can be pruned after flowering to encourage a dense habit. It likes a well drained but moist soil and will cope with temporary inundation to the root zone like most Leptospermum species.
Plant it in a sunny to light shade position, but if you want lots of those hot pink flowers a full sun spot is best. It also tolerates light frost and is drought resistant once established.

Leptospermum ‘Outrageous’ is perfect in a low maintenance garden, around a pool as it is tough enough to survive splach from salt or chlorinated water. It also makes a great container plant.

The beautiful flowers shown in the above and below photos, can be cut and placed in a native bouquet to enjoy inside.

Leptosperum are referred to as Tea Tree’s because early European settlers used the leaves of some species as a tea substitute, however this species is not one of them.

You can see Leptospermum ‘Outrageous’ in all its glory below…