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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17 LISTINGS
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. 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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This hybrid variety makes a great screen plant and is a spectacular sight in spring when in flower. Upright habit with small mid-green leaves and stunning large mauve flowers. Perfect for pot culture or as a feature plant in the garden. Likes a sunny spot in moist soil. Evergreen.
Habit: Average
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.5m x 1.5m
Leptospermum hyb Mauve
Current Stock Height: 30cm
Container: 2.5l ?
$29.99
Magellan, often called tea tree, features pink blooms. Bright lolly pink flower petals which have a tinge of mauve. Grow in well drained soil. A small tree variety that reaches an average mature 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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Mesmer Eyes is a low spreading shrub that makes a great screen plant and is a spectacular sight in spring when in flower. Upright habit with small mid-green leaves and stunning large white flowers that age to pink. Perfect for pot culture or as a feature plant in the garden. Likes a sunny spot in moist soil. Evergreen. PVR App
Habit: Low spreading
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.5m x 1.5m
Leptospermum Mesmereyes
Current Stock Height: 15/25 cm ?
Container: 3.5l ?
$29.99
Leptospermum Mesmereyes
Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$26.99
aka Manuka or Tea Tree
Native. A little compact evergreens shrub with single pale pink flowers from autumn through to winter. The foliage is small and pointed and coloured a bronze green tone. Easy to grow in a sunny spot.
Habit: Compact
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 30cm x 45cm
Leptospermum Nanum Kea
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aka Manuka or Tea Tree
Native. Delightful dwarf 'Manuka' which has a profusion of single light red flowers from late spring through to summer. Foliage is tiny, pointed and a bronze green tone. Easy to grow in just about any soil but likes a sunny spot. Evergreen.
Habit: Compact
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 30cm x 45cm
Leptospermum Nanum Kiwi
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Leptospermum Nanum Kiwi
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aka Tea Tree
Native. AKA Tea Tree. This dwarf form of Tea Tree has single white, pink-flushed flowers with a dark eye that appear during spring. Upright growth habit and very free flowering, tolerating most soil types and conditions. Evergreen.
Habit: Upright
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 45cm x 45cm
Leptospermum Nanum Tui
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Native. Attractive low spreading shrub that has a spectacular display in spring. Selected as a variety which is particularly good at producing an abundance of purple flowers which smother the tops of the spreading branches. Plant in a sunny spot in well drained soil. Quite tolerant and reasonably hardy to light frost. Evergreen.
Habit: Low Spreading
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 1.5m x 2m
Leptospermum Pageant
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 3.3l ?
$29.99
aka Manuka or Tea Tree
Native. An unusual form of our native Manuka (Tea Tree) which has a low semi-prostrate habit that makes it ideal for cascading over walls and banks. Can also be used in rock gardens or as a ground cover. The foliage is tiny, narrow and pointed, the flowers are in tones of rose red and pink. Evergreen.
Habit: Spreading
Est. Hgt/Wdth in 7/10 yrs: 60cm x 90cm
Leptospermum Pink Cascade
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