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LEPTOSPERMUM macrocarpum 'Copper Sheen'
Commonly known as Australian tea tree
Distinctive bronzy-purple young leaves and single white flowers
Further Reading....
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EvergreenBroadly elliptic leaves, silky when young. Leaves 1-2cm (less than 1in) long.
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HeightTo 2m (6ft) -
Spread1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightFlowers 1.5-3cm (½ to 1in) across, conspicuously green in the centre.
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
LEPTOSPERMUM macrocarpum 'Copper Sheen'
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesNone.
Place of originGarden origin.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Scented PlantsScented foliage
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Soil ConditionsAcid / ericaceous loving
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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Leptospermum - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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