LEPTOSPERMUM laevigatum
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LEPTOSPERMUM laevigatum
Commonly known as Australian tea tree, coast tea tree, Manuka
White five petalled flowers and grey-green leaves
£14.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Syn Gaudium laevigatum -
Pests & Diseases
Generally pest and disease free -
Place of origin
South Australia and Tasmania -
Evergreen
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White
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Australian / New Zealand
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Border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
1.5- 3 metres -
Spread
1.5- 2 metres
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy 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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
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Bee friendly
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