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LEPTOSPERMUM
Commonly known as Manuka, New Zealand tea tree
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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EvergreenSmall leaves to 2cm (¾in) long.
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Red
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Height2-3m (6½-10ft)
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Spread2m (6½ft)
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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 & DiseasesNonePlace of originNew ZealandResistant 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 Zealand
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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.
RHS group 8 -
Scented PlantsScented foliage
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Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilModerately fertile
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WildlifeBee friendly

LEPTOSPERMUM scoparium 'Martini'

LEPTOSPERMUM scoparium 'Red Damask'

LEPTOSPERMUM scoparium 'Snow Flurry'

LEPTOSPERMUM scoparium nanum 'Kiwi'
Buy Varieties of LEPTOSPERMUM

LEPTOSPERMUM grandiflorum
single saucer-shaped white flowers in summer and silky hairy white stems. Frost hardy

LEPTOSPERMUM 'Karo Pearl Star'
bright cerise-pink flowers with a green centre. Bright green leaves. An excellent patio plant. A welcome new addition to the range and variety of leptospermums

LEPTOSPERMUM 'Karo Spectro Bay'
bright mauve-pink flowers with a green centre in profusion in late spring. An impressive new introduction

LEPTOSPERMUM rotundifolia
(Jervis Bay form) - single pink, sometimes white relatively large flowers. Glossy grey-green leaves


LEPTOSPERMUM scoparium 'Appleblossom'
double pale-pink flowers

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
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