Leptospermum scoparium v.18

Plant your shrub in the spring or early fall in a location that provides enough room to spread. This plant prefers a location with full sun though it can tolerate a little shade. However, flowering will typically be more abundant if it is located in full sun. Plant readily grows in fertile, slightly acidic soil. Its planting site also needs good drainage. Water young plants regularly so the soil remains consistently moist. You typically only have to water them if the soil begins to dry out from a lack of rainfall. Plant grows well in high humidity, and it can tolerate dry climates if you water it on a regular basis. Plant typically does not require regular feeding when planted outdoors unless the soil is infertile. However, it can benefit from a layer of compost or mulch in the spring as well as a balanced fertilizer every two to three years. If container grown, will deplete soil nutrients faster and will likely need feeding every year with a balanced fertilizer. Plant does not need much in the way of pruning beyond removing dead, damaged, or diseased wood. Right after the plant has finished flowering, you can prune it to maintain its shape.