Natures Nectar®
Leptospermum Dwarf Tea Tree 140MM
Leptospermum ‘Dwarf Tea Tree’ – 140MM
(Not currently available to be ordered)
I am Kiwi Teatree. My family originated from Australia and New Zealand
I am a dwarf shrub with deep maroon edged foliage and prolific dark crimson flowers in the summer.
I have a naturally rounded form I am a great way to provide structure and contrast in the garden. My foliage is lightly fragrant. I am native to Australia New Zealand where I am known as Manuka. I attract bees and beneficial insects. |
Full Sun to Part Shade (4+ hours of direct sun) | |
Height: 0.5m Width: 1m (Can be kept trimmed to Height: 0.5m Width: 0.5m) |
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I need minimal water once established | |
Australian Native | |
I thrive in most soils but prefer those that are well drained |
I am popular and will make you happy because… |
My blooms are a vivid dark crimson which I produce in abundance during spring | |
My aromatic flowers and foliage attract beneficial insects and native birds to the garden | |
I am frost and drought tolerant |
- Plant me:
- in pots and other containers
- in garden beds and general landscaping
- in fragrant and sensory gardens
- as a screening hedge
- in coastal conditions
Tips for success… |
Trim me lightly after flowering and fertilise me with a long-term slow release fertiliser | |
Plant me 60cm apart | |
100% Recyclable Pot and Label Most pots and labels made from 100% recycled polypropylene |
Plant family: Myrtaceae |
Other names: Manuka |
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The Nature's Nectar ® Collection
Australian native plants are increasingly popular with both home gardeners and landscapers due to the drought tolerant nature and the fact they are usually very hardy plants.
Nature's Nectar® is an exceptional collection of flowering native structural plants that also encourage birds into the garden.
Plants in this collection include:
Anigozanthos
Grevillea
Callistemon
Westringias
Correas
Also including:
Also Including: Eucalyptus. Leptospermum. Philotheca and many more.
Available in 140mm, 180mm and 200mm pots