Overview
Leptospermum scoparium var. scoparium is a bushy, columnar upright shrubs in the genus Leptospermum, part of the Myrtaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Leptospermum scoparium var. scoparium grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens, low maintenance, conservatory and greenhouse, cut flowers and wall side borders.
About
Leptospermum scoparium var. scoparium is a cultivar of the Leptospermum genus, which comprises aromatic evergreen shrubs or small trees with small, often silky foliage. This bushy, columnar upright shrub is evergreen and produces five-petaled flowers in late spring and summer. It thrives in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels, in full sun or partial shade, ideally in sheltered, south- or west-facing positions. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for various garden settings including city, coastal, cottage, and wildlife gardens.
About the genus
Mānuka is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family Myrtaceae, native to New Zealand and south-east Australia. Bees produce mānuka honey from its nectar.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Leptospermum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Leptospermum scoparium var. scoparium size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance, Conservatory and greenhouse, Cut flowers, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Leptospermum scoparium var. scoparium
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Leptospermum scoparium var. scoparium?
Leptospermum scoparium var. scoparium prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Leptospermum scoparium var. scoparium need?
Leptospermum scoparium var. scoparium grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Leptospermum scoparium var. scoparium hardy in the UK?
Leptospermum scoparium var. scoparium has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Leptospermum scoparium var. scoparium?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings.
More in the Leptospermum genus
- Leptospermum juniperinum
- Leptospermum liversidgeilemon-scented tea tree
- Leptospermum macrocarpum
- Leptospermum myrtifolium
- Leptospermum nitidum
- Leptospermum obovatumriver tea tree
- Leptospermum petersonii
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