Australian Cultivar Registration Authority

Description: Leptospermum 'Purple Haze'
Photographer: Peter Ollerenshaw

Description: Leptospermum 'Purple Haze', Taken: 24 January 2019, [HERBARIUM SPECIMEN] Copyright : Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR) holds copyright
Photographer: Palmer, R.

Leptospermum 'Purple Haze'

File Number

1632

ACRA Field Book Number

1594

Registration Date

10/11/2017

Application Received

12/02/2020

Family

Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name

Leptospermum 'Purple Haze'

Origin

A result of a controlled pollination or manipulated cross. - Female: L239c. - Male: Leptospermum rotundifolium mauve.

Characteristics

‘Purple Haze’ is a medium sized hardy shrub growing to approximately 1.5 metres tall. In spring it has brilliant large deep purple flowers. This tea tree will grow in a wide range of climates and soil types. It is suitable for the smaller garden, shrub beds or as a low screen.

Cultivation

Highly ornamental shrub. Suitable for most soil types. Best in a sunny site but will tolerate some shade. Frost resistant to -6C. Responds well to pruning.

Publication

Hort Journal Australia December 2018, Vol 11, Issue 6, Page 41

Colour Coding

RHS 1995 Petals: Purple Group 71A;

Propagation

Cuttings

Applicant Name

Peter Ollerenshaw, 159 Millynn Road BYWONG, 2621

Uses

As part of a mass planting or mixed in a shrubbery, or as a spectacular feature plant or large display pots.

Availability

Specialist native plant nurseries

ANBG Accession Numbers

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NSL ID

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