{"product_id":"white-wave-tea-tree-leptospermum-polygalifolium-white-wave","title":"White Wave Tea Tree - Leptospermum polygalifolium 'White Wave'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Wave Tea Tree (\u003cem\u003eLeptospermum polygalifolium\u003c\/em\u003e 'White Wave') is a dwarf native shrub that grows low and wide, about 40 to 50cm tall and 1 to 1.2m across. In spring its arching, layered branches are covered in larger than usual white tea tree flowers, each with a fresh green centre. It covers ground, softens walls and stands up to coastal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBigger flowers than most.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring flowers are larger than usual and so densely set that the branches look frothy, like surf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow and wide.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 40 to 50cm tall and up to 1.2m wide, it covers ground instead of climbing above it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal resilience.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates salt spray and coastal wind, so it suits exposed seaside gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery forgiving.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is hardy in all types of soil, takes full sun or dappled shade, and tolerates frost once mature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tea tree flowers are a food source for bees and birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart. The arching branches knit together as they mature and shade out many weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBanks and retaining walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set it at the top of a wall or down a bank, where the branches arch over and soften the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a low feature shrub at the front of native borders, where its layered form shows off the spring flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing White Wave Tea Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun suits it best, though it tolerates dappled shade. It is frost tolerant once mature and handles salt spray and coastal wind, which makes it useful from subtropical coasts through to cool temperate gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very hardy and forgiving, it grows in all types of soil, including clay and sand. Mulch to hold moisture while young plants establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first summer, then it manages on rainfall in most districts. Feed with a native fertiliser after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly after flowering to keep the shrub dense, removing only soft new growth. Tea trees seldom reshoot from bare old wood, so never cut back into leafless stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell White Wave Tea Tree as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes are the economical way to cover a bank or a long edge, while the 200mm pots arrive bushier and fill their space sooner. Both settle fast in warm soil.\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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/leptospermum-care-guide\"\u003eTea tree care guide for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tea-trees\"\u003eBrowse more tea trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eOther groundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it as a groundcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1m apart, which matches its mature width of 1 to 1.2m. The arching branches overlap as they mature and close the gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for coastal gardens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It tolerates salt spray and coastal wind, and it is hardy in all soil types, including sandy coastal ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight after flowering, and lightly. Take off only soft new growth, and avoid cutting into bare old wood, which seldom reshoots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787265835327,"sku":"LEP-POL-WHITEW-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67787265868095,"sku":"LEP-POL-WHITEW-200MM-P6","price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/white-wave-tea-tree-leptospermum-polygalifolium-white-wave.jpg?v=1792154830","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/white-wave-tea-tree-leptospermum-polygalifolium-white-wave","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}