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LEPTOSPERMUM
Commonly known as Australian tea tree, Manuka
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.
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Evergreen
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Mauve pink
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Height1-2m (3-6½ft)
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Spread1-2m (3-6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)Under glass use loam-based compost (JI No.3) in full or bright filtered light
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Will grow outside in milder locationsThis 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.
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Against a wallSouth- or west-facing
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Full sunProtect from cold, dry winds
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Partial shade
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWildlife plant - insectsPests & DiseasesNone.Place of originGarden origin. Warwick Harris, New Zealand.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower ShapeSingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Garden Location/ConditionsAustralian / New ZealandBorderSuitable for a shrub border in warmer areas
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeElliptic
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Pruning groupPruning group 5Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilModerately fertile
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WildlifeBee friendly
1-2m (3-6½ft)
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LEPTOSPERMUM scoparium 'Burgundy Queen'
LEPTOSPERMUM scoparium 'Martini'
LEPTOSPERMUM scoparium nanum 'Kiwi'
LEPTOSPERMUM scoparium 'Red Damask'
Buy Varieties of LEPTOSPERMUM
LEPTOSPERMUM argenteum
upright silvery leaves and white flowers
LEPTOSPERMUM grandiflorum
single saucer-shaped white flowers in summer and silky hairy white stems. Frost hardy
LEPTOSPERMUM macrocarpum 'Copper Sheen'
distinctive bronzy-purple young leaves and single white flowers
LEPTOSPERMUM rotundifolia
(Jervis Bay form) - single pink, sometimes white relatively large flowers. Glossy grey-green leaves
LEPTOSPERMUM scoparium 'Burgundy Queen'
bronzed foliage, double red flowers
LEPTOSPERMUM scoparium 'Coral Candy'
double pinkish-white flowers
LEPTOSPERMUM scoparium 'Electric Red'
single red flowers. Red-tinted green leaves
LEPTOSPERMUM scoparium 'Martini'
profuse large pink flowers turning deeper with age
LEPTOSPERMUM scoparium nanum 'Kiwi'
red flowers
LEPTOSPERMUM scoparium 'Pink Cascade'
prostrate form, single pink
LEPTOSPERMUM scoparium 'Red Damask'
double dark red flowers and dark green leaves
LEPTOSPERMUM scoparium 'Snow Flurry'
double white
LEPTOSPERMUM scoparium 'Winter Cheer'
red-tinted green leaves and semi-double bright red flowers
LEPTOSPERMUM scoparium 'Wiri Linda'
double white flowers with a hint of pink
LEPTOSPERMUM 'Silver Sheen'
silvery foliage and red stems. White flowers in summer