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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PAGE 1 2 3 4 ALL 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. Evergreen. Leptospermum Andromeda Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? Container: 3.3l ? $34.99 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. Evergreen.
Leptospermum Blushing Star Current Stock Height: 15/25 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $24.99 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.
Leptospermum Burgundy Queen Expected Stock Height: 50/60 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Leptospermum Burgundy Queen Expected Stock Height: 90/100 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of October, 2023. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.
aka Manuka or Tea Tree 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. Moderately fertile, likes well drained neutral or acid soil in full sun or partial shade. Evergreen. Leptospermum Centaurus Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm ? Container: 3.3l ? $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.
Leptospermum Coral Candy Expected Stock Height: 100/110 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of October, 2023. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.
aka Tea Tree or Manuka Native. A compact bushy evergreen shrub with narrow pointed leaves of reddish bronze. In spring double crimson red flowers appear en masse. Plant in a sunny spot in well drained soil. Quite tolerant and reasonably hardy to light frost. Evergreen.
Leptospermum Crimson Glory Expected Stock Height: 50/70 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. 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 Leptospermum Cygnus Current Stock Height: 35/40 cm ? Container: 3.3l ? $34.99 aka Manuka, Tea Tree Evergreen shrub that is fast growing with a semi-pendulous growth habit, dark purple foliage and bearing single, large pink flowers from Spring. Tolerates droughts once established and may be grown in coastal locations. Ideal for planting out to create hedges and screens. Leptospermum Dark Knight Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? Container: 3.3l ? $34.99 aka Manuka or Tea Tree Native. An attractive shrub that will brighten up the garden in the dull winter months. The foliage is a deep burgundy bronze tone and the flowers 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. Leptospermum Electric Red Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 3.3l ? $34.99 Leptospermum Electric Red Expected Stock Height: 50/60 cm ? New stock expected Spring, 2023. Waitlist now. Estimated price $24.99. Payment on order.
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.
Leptospermum Keatleyii Expected Stock Height: 50/60 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.
Prune after flowering to ensure good flowering for the following season.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Habit: Bushy
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 2m
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
Habit: Bushy
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 2m
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
Habit: Bushy
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 2m
Suitable for growing in either full sun or partial shade adapting well to wide range of soil conditions.
Habit: Weeping
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.2m
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 1m
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 1.5m
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