{"product_id":"mesmer-eyes-dwarf-tea-tree-leptospermum-mesmer-eyes","title":"Mesmer Eyes Dwarf Tea Tree - Leptospermum 'Mesmer Eyes'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMesmer Eyes Dwarf Tea Tree (\u003cem\u003eLeptospermum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Mesmer Eyes') is a compact native shrub about 1.5m tall and 1m wide, with fine foliage and big spring flowers up to 3cm across. White buds open into magenta-pink blossoms with prominent 'eyelashes' around the centre disc, larger than on most tea trees. It was bred by tea tree specialists at Bywong Nursery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig, eyecatching flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blooms reach 3cm across, with a distinct eye disc ringed by petals that look like eyelashes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA colour change.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers start white and deepen to magenta-pink through spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough and drought hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates frost and dry spells and handles exposed positions in most parts of Australia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact enough for a large container, which suits small gardens and courtyards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies come in numbers when it flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative and cottage gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a spring feature shrub in mixed borders. Plant 1m apart and each shrub keeps its own shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant in a large pot of quality potting mix gives courtyards and patios a flowering feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposed sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with wind and open positions where softer shrubs struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mesmer Eyes Dwarf Tea Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunny to part shade. It suits exposed areas in most parts of Australia, from subtropical to cool temperate gardens, and tolerates frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Good drainage is key. On clay, plant on a low mound and mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. Fertilise once a year with a slow release native fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to promote dense, bushy growth. Take soft tips and avoid bare old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Mesmer Eyes Dwarf Tea Tree as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 200mm pots in packs of 6 for a bigger plant to start. Tubes arrive small and bush out over the first season. The tube is supplied by our grower and sells out from time to time. A sold out tube simply means none are ready, and the notify button on the page will email you the day it is available again.\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 the tea tree collection\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\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots and containers\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\u003eWhy is it called Mesmer Eyes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach flower has a prominent eye disc at its centre, ringed by petals that look like eyelashes. The effect is striking up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big do the flowers get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 3cm across, larger than most tea trees. They open white and change to pink through spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is suited to containers. Use quality potting mix, keep it in the sun and water regularly through its first summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790852325695,"sku":"LEP-HYB-MESMER-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790852391231,"sku":"LEP-HYB-MESMER-200MM-P6","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/mesmer-eyes-dwarf-tea-tree-leptospermum-mesmer-eyes.jpg?v=1792208881","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/mesmer-eyes-dwarf-tea-tree-leptospermum-mesmer-eyes","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}