A grafted tropical bloodwood with large glossy leaves and enormous pendulous trusses of soft pink flowers in summer. A spectacular feature tree for warm gardens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 8 m H × 4 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Summer Beauty
Corymbia ptychocarpa 'Summer Beauty' is a fast-growing tree in the Myrtaceae family, native to the Northern Territory and Western Australia. It reaches around 8 m tall and 4 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Pink flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Summer Beauty
Summer Beauty suits tropical, subtropical and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Summer Beauty does best in free-draining and sandy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Summer Beauty does best with regular, moderate watering. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. New plantings need closer moisture checks in hot or windy weather, with watering tapered once strong new growth appears.
Pruning & care
Prune Summer Beauty after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. For most gardens, maintenance is low maintenance.
Using Summer Beauty in the garden
Summer Beauty earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, drawing nectar-feeding birds into the garden and a shade tree.
Companion planting & design
Summer Beauty sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to regular, moderate watering and tropical climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Summer Beauty
Plant Sale lists Summer Beauty as tube stock, potted plants and advanced specimens. Availability is confirmed when you request a quote; use the panel above to register interest.
