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LEPTOSPERMUM scoparium 'Appleblossom'
Commonly known as Manuka, New Zealand tea tree
Double pale-pink flowers
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - elliptic, broadly lance-shaped, or inversely lance-shaped mid-to dark green leaves 0.7-2cm (¼-¾in) long, often silvery hairy when young
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - pale pink -
Height - 2-3m (6½-10ft) -
Spread - 2m (6½ft)
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Tall Shrub - compact shrub of rounded habit with arching shoots ascending to widely spreading. Produces solitary but profusely borne flowers to 1.5cm (¼in, or more) across
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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 - New Zealand -
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower Shape - Cup-shaped -
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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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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.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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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