What can I say - but of course! I could NOT resist this little cutie. It's a dwarf New Zealand Tea tree. It's native to New Zealand and Australia - and is named 'tea tree' because it's tiny leaves are often dried and used to make tea.
Oh, that's Maggie in the background - my female alpha corgi.
I just LOVE those pink blooms!
One footnote - it's only hardy in zones 9-11. I'll have to make sure and provide extra cover on cold nights - but... for now, I think we're done with cold temps.
Isn't it a cutie!!!!
ooh, that IS a cutie! Let me know how that works out, I can see why you got it.
ReplyDeleteThat is cute and do keep us posted! And Maggie is a cutie pie too!
ReplyDeleteThat plant is gorgeous. It's a real attention grabber. I didn't know you could make tea with the leaves. That's interesting. I'm a big tea drinker; mostly herbal.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed our visit to Red Barn. I should definitely venture up north more often.
Those pink blooms are indeed gorgeous. But the corgi is even more so!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your post!
I have looked at this plant several times thinking how cool it is. Unfortunately I am in Zone 8. I will keep looking for something similar that will get through my winters.
ReplyDeleteI want, I want but it won't............survive here. Dangit.
ReplyDeleteYa... I am looking you now. What happen? :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing flower.
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