Leptospermum
When Captain Cook’s crew and the early settlers were suffering from scurvy as well as withdrawal from their regular English tea, they would use the leaves of a variety of the Leptospermum to make a brew.
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The flowers range in colour from white through pink and red shades, and there are singles and doubles that bloom prolifically. They are used in many different ways in landscaping; groups of trees provide graceful hedging, single specimens provide a splash of colour, they can be pruned to shapes such as standards, and they make an excellent addition to the vase. The nectar from the flowers is harvested by bees and makes a yummy and highly beneficial honey.
The requirements for cultivation of the species are that they are best suited to well-drained soil in full sun, but some will tolerate wet and shady conditions. In order to retain their bushy habit, light pruning from a young age and each year after flowering is recommended. Most species are hardy to drought.
Leptospermum scoparium, commonly known as Manuka is a bushy shrub seldom more than 3.5 – 4m high, but Leptospermum ericoides, known as Kanuka grows into a small tree up to 12m or more. Both species are, however, extremely variable. They flower in profusion and Manuka has showy, white flowers about 10cm across but Kanuka has much smaller flowers. The fruits are woody capsules containing numerous small, linear seeds. Manuka sheds its bark in long papery strips and the wood is the best known firewood in New Zealand so you can always put your prunings into the fire which will keep you warm and hapy and gay on those cold winter nights!
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aka Manuka or Tea tree
With its medium to large bright pink flowers on long stems in mid Spring, Andromeda makes a stunning display as a specimen or in a bulk landscape. Will definitley bring the bees into you garden. Erect growth habit.
Prune after flowering to ensure good flowering for the following season.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2m x 0m
Leptospermum Andromeda
Current Stock Height: 50 cm
Container: 3.5l ?
$29.99
aka Manuka or Tea Tree
Native. One of the best varieties for pot growing. Large, soft double pink flowering manuka. The bushy growth makes it perfect for a spectacular hedge, or just as at home as a specimen in the garden. Prune lightly after flowers for best shape.
Habit: Bushy
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.5m x 2m
Leptospermum Blossom
Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$21.99
Leptospermum Blossom
Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$21.99
aka Manuka or Tea tree
'Blushing Star' has been selected as a variety which is particularly good at producing an abundance of flowers which smother the tops of the arching branches during the spring months. The flowers are a soft blush pink with a deep maroon centre. A hardy New Zealand native shrub which will grow in most garden situations.
Habit: Bushy
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.5m x 2m
Leptospermum Blushing Star
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aka Manuka or Tea Tree
Native. Manuka AKA Tea Tree. Exquisite double flowers that start appearing in late winter and continue through to the spring. The flowers are in tones of burgundy-red and are complemented by the dainty deep bronze aromatic foliage. Happy in the sun. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2m x 1.5m
Leptospermum Burgundy Queen
Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm ?
Container: 1.3l ?
$21.99
Native. Also known as tea tree, Manuka, New Zealand Tea Tree. Cerise margins, white petals with dark eyes and prominent eye lashes. Prune lightly after flowering for best shape. Very free flowering and tidy growth habit. Moderately fertile, well drained neutral or acid soil in full sun or partial shade. Evergreen
Habit: Bushy
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.5m x 2m
Leptospermum Centaurus
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$29.99
aka Manuka or Tea Tree
Native. Expect a spectacular spring display from this hardy little shrub that has fully double candy-striped flowers in shades of pink and red. Dark green aromatic foliage. Easy to grow in a sunny spot. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.5m x 1m
Leptospermum Coral Candy
Current Stock Height: 100/115 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$21.99
aka Manuka, New Zealand Tea Tree
Native. An attractive evergreen shrub that will brighten up the garden in the dull winter months. This small upright teatree clothes itself with masses of white flowers in spring. Cygnus is hardy and will grow in most soil types. Evergreen. PVR
Habit: Bushy
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.5m x 2m
Leptospermum Cygnus
Current Stock Height: 20/25 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$29.99
aka Manuka or Tea Tree
Native. An attractive evergreen shrub that will brighten up the garden in the dull winter months. The foliage is a deep burgundy bronze tone and the flowers which start appearing in winter are a vivid intense shade of red. Flowers right through to spring. Hardy and easy to grow in a sunny spot. Evergreen. PVR.
Habit: Uprights and 7i7 5pm 6
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2.5m x 1m
Leptospermum Electric Red
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aka Manuka or Tea Tree
Native. Manuka AKA Tea Tree. From the Far North of NZ this evergreen shrub has large soft pink flowers with wavy petals borne in profusion during winter and spring. Quite an open growth habit with light green foliage. Happiest in the sun and copes well with wind.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 3m x 1.5m
Leptospermum Keatleyii
Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$21.99
Magellan, often called tea tree, features pink blooms. A small tree variety that reaches an average matrue height of about 2.6m. Evergreen. PVR
Habit: Bushy
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 2.6m x 2.6m
Leptospermum Magellan
Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$29.99
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