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LEPTOSPERMUM

Commonly known as Australian tea tree, Manuka

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.

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Leptospermum - Growing Guide

Evergreen
Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)

Mauve pink
Height
1-2m (3-6½ft)
Spread
1-2m (3-6½ft)
Medium shrub
Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy 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
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.
Against a wall
South- or west-facing
Full sun
Protect from cold, dry winds
Partial shade

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Additional Features

	Good to know	Wildlife plant - insects
	Pests & Diseases	None.
	Place of origin	Garden origin. Warwick Harris, New Zealand.
	Resistant to honey fungus	These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.

Flower Shape

Single

Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals

Garden Location/Conditions

	Australian / New Zealand
	Border	Suitable for a shrub border in warmer areas

Hardiness

Frost hardy (down to -5)

Leaf margin

Entire

(see photos above)

Leaf shape

	Elliptic	(see photos above)
	Ovate	(see photos above)

Pruning group

Pruning group 5

Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.

Seasonal Interest

	Spring
	Summer

Soil Conditions

Fertile well drained soil

Moderately fertile

Wildlife

Bee friendly

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Leptospermum - Growing Guide

1-2m (3-6½ft)
	1-2m (3-6½ft)

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LEPTOSPERMUM argenteum

Australian tea tree

upright silvery leaves and white flowers

LEPTOSPERMUM

Commonly known as Australian tea tree, Manuka

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