Eucalyptus leucoxylon Rosea Dwarf - Dwarf Pink Flowering Yellow Gum

Eucalyptus leucoxylon 'Rosea Dwarf', commonly known as the Dwarf Pink Flowering Yellow Gum, is one of the most versatile and rewarding small eucalypts available for Australian gardens. With a broad domed, upright habit and an exceptionally long flowering season, from autumn right through to mid-summer this compact tree delivers months of colour and wildlife activity in even the smallest of spaces.

Flowers are predominantly pink to red, with occasional cream blooms adding variety and charm throughout the season. The fragrant flowers are an irresistible magnet for honeyeaters, lorikeets, and other native birds, bringing constant life and movement to the garden. Green foliage provides a lush backdrop that contrasts beautifully with the vivid flower display.

Growing to approximately 4-10m in height and 2-4m in width, 'Rosea Dwarf' is perfectly suited to small gardens, streetscapes, courtyards, and verge plantings. It thrives in full sun and tolerates a wide range of well-drained soils, and its high tolerance of drought, frost, and wind makes it a reliable performer across most of southern and eastern Australia.

Key Features:

• Soil: Grows in most well drained soil types. Tolerates a wide range of conditions provided drainage is adequate.
• Light: Full sun. Plant in an open, sunny position for best flowering and growth.
• Watering: Moderate water needs, particularly during the first season after planting. Once established, reduce to supplemental watering during extended dry periods.
• Fertiliser: Apply a low phosphorus slow release fertiliser in spring. High-phosphorus fertilisers can be harmful to native plants and should be avoided. No liquid feeding required.
• Maintenance: Medium maintenance. Mulch well around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Monitor for caterpillars and Myrtle Rust, though the plant is generally trouble free. Light pruning after flowering can help maintain shape.
• Flowering: Flowers from autumn through to mid-summer, one of the longest flowering seasons available in a small eucalypt. Blooms are fragrant and predominantly pink to red, with occasional cream flowers. An outstanding cut flower.

For the most prolific flowering, avoid over fertilising too much nitrogen encourages leafy growth at the expense of blooms. A single application of low phosphorus slow release fertiliser in spring is all this tree needs. If you want to encourage a denser, more compact form, tip prune lightly in the first two years after planting.

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