Leptospermum 'Copper Sheen'
This cultivar grows to ca. 2m tall by 2m wide. The young
foliage is a bronzy-purple in colour and the young stems are reddish in
colour. The flowers have creamish-yellow petals with a greenish centre and
are ca. 25mm in diameter. The flowers are fragrant. The older leaves are
ca. 25mm long by 5mm broad.
Diagnosis:
L. 'Copper Sheen' differs from the more typical form of L.
nitidum in the bronzy-purple colour of the new growth and the spreading
nature of the new growth. The creamy-yellow flowers differ from the white
of L. nitidum. The cultivar has also been confused in the past with L.
macrocarpum. L. 'Copper Sheen' has 3-4 locular capsules compared with
regularly 5 locular in L. macrocarpum; 12mm capsules (17mm); back of
capsule glabrous (back of capsule silky hairy); petals large in comparison
to torus (petals short and stunted); colour of petals constant (petals
white to deep red in L. macrocarpum); leaves 25mm long by 5mm (20mm by
9mm).
Leptospermum 'Pink Cascade'
This cultivar is a low, spreading dense shrub growing to 0.5m
tall with a spread of 1-1.5m. The branchlets have an arching habit. The
leaves are 17-18 mm long by 2-3mm wide and dark green in colour. The new
growth is bright red. The flowers are borne in dense masses along the
stems, opening a light pink colour and fading as they age to white. They
are 15-20mm diameter. The main flowering periods are spring and autumn,
with some flowers found all year round.
Diagnosis:
Leptospermum 'Pink Cascade' can be distinguished by its low
growing form, arched branching habit and the dark green colour of its
foliage.
Leptospermum brevipes 'Backwater Beauty'
It grows as a dense groundcover to approximately 0.3m in
height and 2m in width. Leaves ovate, acute tip; 8mm x 4mm wide; glabrous,
green on upper surface, fine tomentum of silvery hairs on lower surface.
Flowers white, 5 petals each 3 x 3mm. Flower diameter 1cm. Flower centres
green surrounded by a ring of rusty red filaments. Calyx green, 2mm long
and bearing 5 short teeth. Flower pedicel 5mm long. Buds have a light pink
tinge.
Diagnosis:
The variety differs from the common form in
- prostrate habit (L. brevipes is an upright, weeping shrub growing to 3m)
-size, shape and colour of leaves (L. brevipes has longer, 14mm, and
narrower, 3mm, leaves which are covered on both sides with a fine
tomentum).
- Flower colour (L. brevipes lacks the pale pink tinge present in this
cultivar)
Eremophila 'Mallee Lipstick'
Sprawling groundcover, 0.5m high x 2m in diameter. Flowers tubular 20-25mm long, buds – maroon, petals – hot pink with some white showing under the corolla, June to September.
Leptospermum continentale 'Horizontalis'
This selection grows from 0.9 to 1.2m tall by 2-3m wide. It
has a very dense habit. The foliage is a dull green in colour. The flowers
are white and from 15-20mm across. The flowering season is spring.
Diagnosis:
Leptospermum 'Horizontalis' differs from the more typical form
of the species by its low spreading habit. The typical form is upright. The
leaf width of 4mm is generally broader than typical L. continentale (ca.
2mm).
Other notes:
According to the International Code of Nomenclature for
Cultivated Plants a cultivar name published on or after the 1st January
1959 must not be in latin form (Article 27A). However, this cultivar has
been widely grown and promoted under the name 'Horizontalis'. It would
create confusion if such a well-known and widely grown cultivar was renamed
at this stage and would appear reasonable to retain the name most commonly
used in the horticultural industry.
Leptospermum 'Mesmer Eyes'
a very hardy medium sized shrub that grows to approximately 1.5 meters tall and 1 metre across. It has large flowers that occur in spring, opening white and changing to pink as they age. The colour change gives the plant a delightful two-toned appearance. The large flowers have dark centers and stamens that resemble eye lashes. This gave rise to the name ‘Mesmer Eyes’
‘Mesmer Eyes’ is both drought hardy and frost tolerant once established. It can be planted in mixed shrub beds or native gardens. This plant responds well to pruning and can be trained as a topiary plant.
Leptospermum polygalifolium 'Copper Glow'
A moderately open shrub to 3m tall by 2m wide after 7 years.
The young stems are reddish and the narrowly oblanceolate to narrowly
elliptical leaves are up to 20mm long by 2mm wide. They are bronze-green on
the upper surface and paler beneath. The five petalled flowers are white
and approximately 16mm diameter. The fruits are 6mm diameter with the
typical high dome of the species.
Diagnosis:
The cultivar differs from other forms of L. polygalifolium in
having bronze-green colour to the upper surface of the leaves and reddish
stems of the new growth.
Leptospermum polygalifolium 'Copper Glow'
A moderately open shrub to 3m tall by 2m wide after 7 years.
The young stems are reddish and the narrowly oblanceolate to narrowly
elliptical leaves are up to 20mm long by 2mm wide. They are bronze-green on
the upper surface and paler beneath. The five petalled flowers are white
and approximately 16mm diameter. The fruits are 6mm diameter with the
typical high dome of the species.
Diagnosis:
The cultivar differs from other forms of L. polygalifolium in
having bronze-green colour to the upper surface of the leaves and reddish
stems of the new growth.
Brachyscome angustifolia 'Mauve Delight'
Groundcover 25-30cms high by 60cms across. Masses of mauve daisy flowers for most of the year.
Brachyscome angustifolia 'Mauve Delight'
Groundcover 25-30cms high by 60cms across. Masses of mauve daisy flowers for most of the year.