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LEPTOSPERMUM scoparium 'Wiri Linda'
Commonly known as Manuka, New Zealand tea tree
Double white flowers with a hint of pink
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Evergreen - narrow, spear-shaped, green leaves to 1cm (½in) long.
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White -
Height - 1.8m (6ft) -
Spread - 1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - bushy habit.
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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) -
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.
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Full sun -
Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - garden origin (Jack Hobbs, Auckland, New Zealand) -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower Shape - Double - Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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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.
RHS group 8 -
Scented Plants - Scented foliage -
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Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - moderately fertile
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Wildlife - Bee friendly -
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Leptospermum - Growing Guide
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