A compact tea tree with bronze-tinted foliage and white flowers with deep red centres in spring. A colourful, bee-attracting feature for small gardens and pots.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1.5 m H × 1.2 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Mesmer Eyes Tea Tree
Botanically, Leptospermum 'Mesmer Eyes' is a shrub in the Myrtaceae family, native to Australia. It reaches around 1.5 m tall and 1.2 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White and red flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Mesmer Eyes Tea Tree
Mesmer Eyes Tea Tree suits warm-temperate, Mediterranean and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also tolerates salt-laden coastal winds and is a genuinely water-wise choice.
Soil & planting
Mesmer Eyes Tea Tree does best in free-draining and sandy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Mesmer Eyes Tea Tree performs well with relatively little water once established. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. Check moisture below the mulch during establishment and water thoroughly when needed rather than following a rigid schedule.
Pruning & care
Prune Mesmer Eyes Tea Tree after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Expect a low maintenance care workload once it is established.
Using Mesmer Eyes Tea Tree in the garden
Mesmer Eyes Tea Tree earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, pots and courtyard containers and feeding bees and pollinators. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For easier irrigation and care, group Mesmer Eyes Tea Tree with species that also favour happy on low water and warm-temperate climate. Leave enough room for the mature spread so neighbouring plants are not crowded out. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Mesmer Eyes Tea Tree
Plant Sale lists Mesmer Eyes Tea Tree as tube stock, potted plants and advanced specimens. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
