LEPTOSPERMUM
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LEPTOSPERMUM
Commonly known as Manuka, New Zealand tea tree
All flower APR-JUL. They can be grown successfully outdoors in most of the country providing they are planted in a hot, dry and very well sheltered location. If these conditions are not available, then they should be grown in pots or containers in an ericaceous compost and brought into the greenhouse for the winter
Small, bright flowers making up for their size by their profuse flowering.
Early Australian settlers steeped leaves of some varieties for drinking. L. scoparium is the source of Manuka honey.
Genus of about 85 species of evergreen shrubs and trees occurring in rainforest and semi-arid areas mainly in Australia but also from southeastern asia to New Zealand.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Medicinal properties
Makes a herbal tea rich in vitamin C. A tasty alternative to China tea - brew longer. Origin of Manuka honey which has strong antibacterial and antifungal properties. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenMid- to dark-green small leaves do not reach 2.5cm (1in) long and are often silver-hairy when young.
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
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Height and Spread
To 3m (10ft)
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Spread
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact shrub with arching shoots.
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Will grow outside in milder locations
This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here. -
Scented foliage
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Leptospermum - Growing Guide
