Leptospermum ‘Burgundy Queen’ – “The Tea Tree Royal”
February 20, 2025
- Scientific Name: Leptospermum scoparium ‘Burgundy Queen’
- Other Names: New Zealand Tea Tree
- Season: Late winter to spring (may bloom sporadically year-round in mild climates)
- Color: Deep burgundy to rich magenta flowers
- Symbolism: Resilience, beauty, and protection
Short Distinctive Quality:
Evergreen shrub covered in dark foliage and jewel-like blooms that attract pollinators.
💡 Did you know?
Though called a “tea tree,” it’s not used for tea—early settlers used its leaves as a herbal infusion, hence the name.
💐 Loved by bees and a key plant for producing manuka honey in New Zealand.
🌈 Contrasts beautifully with its dark foliage and vibrant blooms.
✨ Hardy, drought-tolerant, and a striking feature in native or Mediterranean gardens.
