Natures Nectar®

Name: Leptospermum Merinda Tea Tree 200MM
SKU: LEPMER20S
Price: 15.25 AUD
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Leptospermum Merinda Tea Tree 200MM

Leptospermum ‘Merinda Tea Tree’ – 200MM

(Not currently available to be ordered)

I am Merinda Tea Tree. My family originated from Australia

Botanic Name: Leptospermum x hybrid ‘Merinda’

**Mounding – Stunning floral display**
I am a small evergreen shrub with a significant ‘WOW’ factor being is covered in vibrant magenta flowers in spring. My early growth can be spreading or cascading but I develop into a rounded shrub approximately 1m high. While I am sterile and will not set seedpods but my blooms will attract bees, butterflies and beneficial insects. I am a great choice for garden beds, container planting and rockeries. I thrive in most well drained soils but dislike boggy and limey soils.

	Full Sun to Part Shade (4+ hours of direct sun)
	Height: 1m Width: 1.5m (Can be kept trimmed to Height: 0.8m Width: 0.9m)
	I need minimal water once established
	Australian Native
	Hardy I am ideal for exposed locations and coastal planting. I tolerate most soils but enjoy good drainage

I am popular and will make you happy because…

	I am completely covered in small magenta coloured flowers in spring creating an impressive display
	I make a statement when mass planted, as a border or a low hedge
	I am ideal for native or coastal gardens I will attract bees and beneficial insects to your garden

in pots and other containers
in garden beds and general landscaping
to be cut flowers to be enjoyed indoors
as a screening hedge
in coastal conditions

Tips for success…

	I benefit from a light prune after flowering and can be pruned to formal shapes if desired
	Plant me 1m apart
	100% Recyclable Pot and Label Most pots and labels made from 100% recycled polypropylene

Plant family: Myrtaceae

Other names:

9319711006937

3865620

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