{"product_id":"manuka-leptospermum-scoparium","title":"Manuka - Leptospermum scoparium","description":"\u003cp\u003eManuka (\u003cem\u003eLeptospermum scoparium\u003c\/em\u003e) is a compact, evergreen tea tree that grows to about 2m tall and wide, with slender leaves and dainty white open flowers. Prized by beekeepers, it is also a tough, frost hardy shrub for hedges and wildlife gardens that grows in sun or shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA beekeeper's favourite.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees work the flowers hard, so it adds nectar for backyard hives and wild bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once it is established it tolerates frost, which suits cooler gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA pioneer plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It colonises disturbed ground quickly, which is why it is used in land regeneration and revegetation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine, slender foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow leaves give a soft, light texture all year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in sun or shade, so one plant suits many positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedges and screens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. At that spacing the shrubs close into a dense hedge about 2m high, which you can clip to keep it narrower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife and bee gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant a few among natives and flowering shrubs to give pollinators a long run of nectar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRevegetation and larger plantings.\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants 1.5m apart for a quick, hardy cover on difficult ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Manuka in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun or shade, with the densest growth and best flowering in sun. It tolerates frost once established and suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and subtropical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable and tolerant of poor soils, which is why it works as a pioneer plant. Reasonable drainage keeps it healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly for the first four to six weeks, or until the plant is established. After that it needs little extra, with a slow release native fertiliser each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly after flowering to keep a hedge dense, and avoid cutting into bare old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Manuka as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes suit larger plantings and hedges, while the potted packs give faster presence. Tube stock is grown for us and is not always available. If the tube shows as sold out, the grower has none at the moment, and the notify button on the page will email you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tea-trees\"\u003eBrowse all tea trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/leptospermum-care-guide\"\u003eLeptospermum care guide for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/plants-for-native-bees-in-australian-gardens\"\u003ePlants for native bees in Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill I get manuka honey from it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBees work the flowers hard, and a hedge adds nectar for backyard hives. A commercial crop of manuka honey needs large plantings, so treat it as a bonus for local bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 1m apart in a single row. The shrubs reach about 2m wide, so they knit together within a couple of seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs manuka frost hardy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it tolerates frost once established. In very cold, exposed gardens a sheltered position helps young plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790852653375,"sku":"LEP-SCO-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790852718911,"sku":"LEP-SCO-140MM-P10","price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790852751679,"sku":"LEP-SCO-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/manuka-leptospermum-scoparium.jpg?v=1792208889","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/manuka-leptospermum-scoparium","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}