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History: Home > Leptospermum Scoparium 'Nichollsii' >
LEPTOSPERMUM scoparium 'Nichollsii'
Commonly known as Manuka, New Zealand tea tree
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Evergreen
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Red -
Height - 2-3m (6½-10ft) -
Spread - 2m (6½ft)
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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 - Pests & Diseases - none -
Place of origin - New Zealand -
Flower Shape - Single - Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Is Scented Plant - Scented foliage
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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
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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Ericaceous Liquid Seaweed Fertiliser
Specially developed organic concentrated seaweed feed for ericaceous plants that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants,
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™ Ericoid.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Max/Min Digital Thermometer
Thermometer which displays current temperature in the centre, with Max above and min below.
Suitable for use outdoors or in the greenhouse / conservatory.
With batteries included
Only £20.00
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