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    • Medicinal properties
      Makes a herbal tea rich in vitamin C. A tasty alternative to China tea - brew longer. Origin of Manuka honey which has strong antibacterial and antifungal properties.
    • Pests & Diseases
      None.
    • Place of origin
      Southeastern Australia, New Zealand.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
      Mid- to dark-green small leaves do not reach 2.5cm (1in) long and are often silver-hairy when young.
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Height
    • Height and Spread
      To 3m (10ft)
    • Spread
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Compact shrub with arching shoots.
    • 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.
    • Scented foliage
    • Bee friendly
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Partial shade

    Varieties

    LEPTOSPERMUM scoparium 'Burgundy Queen'
    Bronzed foliage, double red flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £15.00
    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    LEPTOSPERMUM scoparium 'Coral Candy'
    Double pinkish-white flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £15.00
    LEPTOSPERMUM scoparium 'Electric Red'
    Single red flowers. Red-tinted green leaves
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £15.00
    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    LEPTOSPERMUM scoparium 'Martini'
    Profuse large pink flowers turning deeper with age
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £15.00
    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    LEPTOSPERMUM scoparium nanum 'Kiwi'
    Red flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00
    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    LEPTOSPERMUM scoparium 'Pink Cascade'
    Prostrate form, single pink
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £15.00
    LEPTOSPERMUM scoparium 'Red Damask'
    Double dark red flowers and dark green leaves
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £15.00
    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    LEPTOSPERMUM scoparium 'Snow Flurry'
    Double white
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £15.00

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet - inc c&p
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet - inc c&p
    £12.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²- inc c&p
    £7.00
    10m² - inc c&p
    £15.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr - inc c&p
    £7.50
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