{"product_id":"leptospermum-hybrid-riot","title":"Leptospermum hybrid 'Riot'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRiot Tea Tree \/ Leptospermum ‘Riot’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"362\"\u003eLeptospermum\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid ‘Riot’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Myrtaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia (hybrid selection)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vibrant, compact Australian native shrub, \u003cem data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eLeptospermum\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Riot’ is renowned for its spectacular mass of bicolour blooms in shades of deep pink, rose and soft blush-white through spring. Perfectly suited to Adelaide’s Mediterranean climate, it thrives in heat, wind, coastal conditions and low-fertility soils. Foliage is fine, mid-green and lightly aromatic, often developing subtle bronze or reddish tones in cold weather.\u003cbr data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"929\"\u003eWith its heavy flowering and compact, tidy form, ‘Riot’ makes a superb feature shrub, low hedge, or splash of colour in native and mixed ornamental plantings. Tough, waterwise and highly ornamental, it performs reliably across coastal, suburban and hills districts of South Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–1.5 m H × 1–1.2 m W – compact, rounded to lightly upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–30 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine textured, mid-green leaves; lightly aromatic; may develop bronze or red tints in winter or dry spells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Masses of vivid deep pink, rose and blush-toned single blooms in spring; exceptionally showy flowering\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers not considered fragrant; foliage aromatic when handled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring explosion of bold pink and blush flowers → evergreen fine-textured foliage year-round → subtle bronze tones in winter → fresh green new growth in early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly attractive to bees and other pollinators; dense branching provides refuge for small birds and beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant once established; excellent heat and wind tolerance; suitable for second-line coastal sites; light frost hardy; thrives in poor or sandy soils; dislikes heavy, waterlogged soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low hedge\/screen: 0.8–1 m apart; Mass planting: 1–1.2 m apart; Feature shrub: allow 1.2–1.8 m clearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic to cats and dogs; safe in family gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light part shade; strongest flowering in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers free-draining sandy or loamy soils; tolerates limestone, gravel, and mildly alkaline SA soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 2–3 weeks in summer (weekly in heatwaves); very low water needs in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light prune after flowering to maintain compact shape; avoid cutting into old wood; apply light native-safe fertiliser in early spring if growth slows; mulch annually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20+ years in well-drained SA soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for Adelaide Plains, Barossa, Fleurieu Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, coastal suburbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to slightly alkaline; tolerates mildly acidic soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact native feature shrub for colourful spring impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall hedge or screening plant in native or waterwise gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive contrast with silver-foliage natives such as Westringia, Leucophyta, Atriplex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator-friendly addition to mixed native borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEye-catching accent in modern, coastal or gravel gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Riot’ lives up to its name with a spectacular burst of pink-toned flowers each spring, combined with a compact form and exceptional toughness in heat, dry soils and coastal winds. Perfect for Adelaide’s climate, it delivers bold seasonal colour with minimal maintenance and strong wildlife value—an ideal choice for modern native gardens and vibrant low-water landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48601734217980,"sku":"LEPT-HYBR-RIOT-140MM","price":14.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/leptospermum-riot-tea-tree-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.png?v=1765600717","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/leptospermum-hybrid-riot","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}