LEPTOSPERMUM scoparium 'Appleblossom'

Commonly known as Manuka, New Zealand tea tree

Double pale-pink flowers

Further Reading....

Leptospermum - Growing Guide

Estimated availability autumn 2021 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

£14.50 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £12.00 each

Estimated availability autumn 2021

2 to 3 Litre

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Evergreen - broadly lance-shaped, or inversely lance-shaped mid-to dark green leaves 0.7-2cm (¼-¾in) long, often silvery hairy when young
Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - pale pink
Height - 2-3m (6½-10ft)
Spread - 2m (6½ft)
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
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) - under glass use loam-based compost (JI No.3) in full or bright filtered light
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.
Against a wall - protect from cold, dry winds
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.
Flower Shape - Cup-shaped -
Double - Multi rows of petals, no stamen showing
Garden Location/Conditions - Australian / New Zealand -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Leaf margin - Entire - see photos above
Leaf shape - Elliptic - see photos above
Lanceolate
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 -
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - moderately fertile
Wildlife - Bee friendly -