Red Tea Tree Live Plant Shrub – Ruby Glow, 1 Gallon Pot, Outdoor

Overview

Transform your outdoor space with the captivating beauty of the red tea tree live plant, ‘Ruby Glow’. This stunning medium-sized shrub, scientifically known as Leptospermum scoparium, is a fantastic addition to any garden or patio. Its graceful arching shoots are adorned with an abundance of incredible red flowers that not only provide a vibrant splash of color but also actively attract beneficial pollinators like bees, enhancing your garden’s ecosystem. Our ‘Ruby Glow’ red tea tree live plant comes in a convenient 1-gallon pot, ready to thrive and establish itself in your landscape. It’s a versatile and low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking both aesthetic appeal and environmental benefits.

The ‘Ruby Glow’ variety is particularly prized for its intense red blooms, offering a striking contrast against its deep-green, aromatic foliage. This evergreen shrub maintains its visual interest throughout the year, making it an excellent investment for continuous garden enjoyment. Whether you’re looking to create a focal point or integrate it into a larger planting scheme, this Leptospermum scoparium is sure to impress with its resilience and beauty.

Key Benefits

The ‘Ruby Glow’ red tea tree live plant offers a multitude of advantages for any garden enthusiast. From its striking appearance to its hardy nature, it’s a plant that delivers on many fronts:

• Vibrant Red Blooms: Enjoy a spectacular display of rich red flowers that bring intense color and visual interest to your garden, blooming from early spring into summer. These showy flowers are a true highlight.
• Attracts Pollinators: The abundant blooms are a magnet for bees and other beneficial insects, supporting local biodiversity and contributing to a healthier garden environment.
• Drought-Tolerant & Low Maintenance: Once established, this drought tolerant shrub requires minimal watering, making it an ideal choice for water-wise gardening and busy individuals. It’s a truly low-maintenance option.
• Evergreen Foliage: Maintain year-round beauty with its deep-green, aromatic foliage. The evergreen garden plant ensures your landscape remains lush and appealing even in colder months.
• Versatile Planting Options: Perfect for container growing, solitary accents, or as part of a mixed border, its compact habit and upright spreading growth make it adaptable to various garden designs.
• Attractive Bark and Branch Structure: Beyond its flowers, the flaking bark and elegant branch structure provide additional year-round appeal, adding texture and character to your landscape.
• Urban Pollution Tolerant: This resilient plant shows good tolerance to urban pollution, making it a suitable choice for city gardens and challenging environments.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your red tea tree live plant is straightforward, ensuring it thrives and provides years of beauty. This Ruby Glow Tea Tree prefers well-drained soil and a sheltered location to achieve its optimal health and growth. For best results, plant in an area that receives partial shade to shade, as direct, intense sun can sometimes be too harsh. It appreciates dry to average moisture levels, and its excellent drought tolerance means you won’t need to water frequently once it’s established.

When it comes to soil, the Leptospermum scoparium is adaptable but truly flourishes in acidic conditions. Ensure your soil is well-draining to prevent root rot. While it’s relatively low maintenance, pruning is beneficial. It should only be pruned after its flowering period to avoid removing the current season’s magnificent blooms. This practice helps maintain its shape and promotes healthy new growth. Fertilization is generally not heavily required, but a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring can support vigorous growth and abundant flowering.

This resilient evergreen garden plant is hardy and can withstand various conditions, including some urban pollution. However, protecting it from harsh winds can help it establish more quickly and maintain its attractive form. Monitor for any signs of stress, though the Tea Tree is generally robust. With proper care, your drought tolerant shrub will become a cherished part of your garden, providing continuous charm and vibrant color.

Size & Details

This ‘Ruby Glow’ red tea tree live plant is supplied in a 1-gallon nursery pot, ensuring it has a robust root system ready for successful transplanting into your garden or a larger container. These medium-sized shrubs typically reach a mature height of 6-8 feet with an upright spreading habit, creating a significant visual presence without overwhelming smaller garden spaces. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from many other landscaping plants, adding a unique element to your design.

The plant will arrive carefully packaged to minimize stress during transit. Expect it to begin blooming from early spring and continue into summer, offering an extended period of vibrant color. As an evergreen garden plant, it maintains its lush foliage year-round, contributing to continuous garden interest. Its compact habit also makes it suitable for container growing, allowing you to move it or use it on patios and balconies.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big will my red tea tree live plant get? A: These shrubs typically grow to be 6-8 feet tall at maturity, creating a substantial and beautiful presence in your garden. They have an upright spreading habit.
• Q: What kind of sunlight does my ‘Ruby Glow’ need? A: The ‘Ruby Glow’ Ruby Glow Tea Tree prefers partial shade to shade. Planting it in a location that receives some protection from intense afternoon sun is ideal for optimal health and flowering.
• Q: How often should I water my drought tolerant shrub? A: Once established, the Tea Tree is highly drought-tolerant and needs very little water. During its establishment period, water regularly but ensure the soil is well-drained.
• Q: When is the best time to prune my Tea Tree? A: It’s best to prune your Tea Tree after it has finished flowering. This ensures you don’t remove the current season’s beautiful blooms and encourages new growth for the next cycle.
• Q: What kind of soil is best for my Leptospermum scoparium? A: This plant thrives in well-drained soil and prefers acidic conditions. While adaptable to various soil types, ensuring good drainage is crucial to prevent root issues.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The ‘Ruby Glow’ Tea Tree is primarily an outdoor shrub, ideal for garden beds, borders, or large outdoor containers. It is not typically grown as an indoor houseplant.
• Q: What condition will my red tea tree live plant arrive in? A: Your plant will arrive in a 1-gallon nursery pot, carefully packaged to ensure its health and safety during transit. It will be a live, healthy plant ready for planting.
• Q: Is this plant resistant to pests and diseases? A: Tea Trees are generally quite robust and resistant to most common pests and diseases. Providing proper care and good air circulation will help maintain its health.
• Q: Can I grow this plant in a container? A: Yes, the Ruby Glow Tea Tree is an excellent choice for container growing due to its compact habit. Ensure the container has good drainage and is large enough to accommodate its eventual size.
• Q: Will this evergreen garden plant provide year-round interest? A: Absolutely! As an evergreen, it retains its lush green foliage throughout the year. The flaking bark and branch structure also add appeal even when the plant is not in bloom.