Manuka
Leptospermum scoparium
Description
NZ native Manuka (Tea Tree) bearing masses of small flowers; valued by bees and for medicinal honey.
Taxonomy
Family
Myrtaceae
Genus
Leptospermum
Cultivars
37
Andromeda
aka Manuka or Tea tree With its medium to large bright pink flowers on long stems in mid Spring, Andromeda makes a stunning display as a specimen or in a bulk landscape. Will definitley bring the bees into you garden. Erect growth habit. Evergreen. Prune after flowering to ensure good flowering for the following season. Flower colour: Pink. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Blossom
aka Manuka or Tea Tree Native. One of the best varieties for pot growing. Large, soft double pink flowering manuka. The bushy growth makes it perfect for a spectacular hedge, or just as at home as a specimen in the garden. Prune lightly after flowers for best shape. Flower colour: Pink. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Blushing Star
aka Manuka or Tea tree 'Blushing Star' has been selected as a variety which is particularly good at producing an abundance of flowers which smother the tops of the arching branches during the spring months. The flowers are a soft blush pink with a deep maroon centre. Evergreen. Flower colour: Pink. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Burgundy Queen
aka Manuka or Tea Tree Native. Manuka AKA Tea Tree. Exquisite double flowers that start appearing in late winter and continue through to the spring. The flowers are in tones of burgundy-red and are complemented by the dainty deep bronze aromatic foliage. Happy in the sun. Evergreen. Flower colour: Red / Red. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Brown.

Centaurus
aka Manuka or Tea Tree Native. Also known as tea tree, Manuka, New Zealand Tea Tree. Cerise margins, white petals with dark eyes and prominent eye lashes. Prune lightly after flowering for best shape. Moderately fertile, likes well drained neutral or acid soil in full sun or partial shade. Evergreen. Flower colour: Pink. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Coppersheen
aka Manuka or Shiny Tea Tree The Australian Silky Tea Tree is a graceful, open, evergreen tree with stunning red bronze foliage. In summer masses of single white flowers with green centres smother the branches and make the bees happy. Quite tolerant but happiest in the sun with good drainage. 'Coppersheen' looks good as a single specimen and the foliage colour combines well with other garden colours. Equally it looks great as a closely planted screen or hedge and for this purpose it trims very well. Flower colour: White / Green. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Red.

Coral Candy
aka Manuka or Tea Tree Native. Expect a spectacular spring display from this hardy little shrub that has fully double candy-striped flowers in shades of pink and red. Dark green aromatic foliage. Easy to grow in a sunny spot. Evergreen. Flower colour: Pink. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Cygnus
aka Manuka, New Zealand Tea Tree Native. An attractive evergreen shrub that will brighten up the garden in the dull winter months. This small upright teatree clothes itself with masses of white flowers in spring. Cygnus is hardy and will grow in most soil types. Evergreen. PVR Flower colour: White / Pink. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Electric Red
aka Manuka or Tea Tree Native. An attractive shrub that will brighten up the garden in the dull winter months. The foliage is a deep burgundy bronze tone and the flowers start appearing in winter are a vivid intense shade of red. Flowers right through to spring. Hardy and easy to grow in a sunny spot. Evergreen. PVR. Flower colour: Red. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Red.

Keatleyii
aka Manuka or Tea Tree Native. Manuka AKA Tea Tree. From the Far North of NZ this evergreen shrub has large soft pink flowers with wavy petals borne in profusion during winter and spring. Quite an open growth habit with light green foliage. Happiest in the sun and copes well with wind. Flower colour: Pink / White. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Magellan
aka Manuka or Tea Tree Magellan, often called tea tree, features pink blooms. Bright lolly pink flower petals which have a tinge of mauve. Grow in well drained soil. A small tree variety that reaches an average mature height of about 2.6m. Evergreen. PVR Flower colour: Pink. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Manuka
Manuka is a New Zealand native form suited to ornamental and habitat planting.

Martinii
aka Manuka or Tea Tree Outstanding shrub for all seasons, magnificent when in full bloom. Rich pink to red flowers are single in form and appear abundantly from late winter through spring. A fine choice for individual or mass planting. Try also in containers for patio decor. Evergreen Flower colour: Pink / Pink. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Mercury Island
aka Manuka or Tea Tree Native. An unusual form of our native Manuka (Tea Tree) which has a low semi-prostrate habit that makes it ideal for cascading over walls and banks. Can also be used in rock gardens or as a ground cover. The foliage is tiny, narrow and pointed, the flowers are white with dark centres. Evergreen. Flower colour: White. Habit: Mound. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Merinda
aka Tea Tree Aust. Native. Merinda has vibrant magenta flowers that cover the bush in colour. Flowers occur in late spring. Early growth of this plant is spreading or cascading but will develop into a small shrub. Frost tolerant. Flower colour: Red. Habit: Shrub. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Mesmereyes
aka Manuka or Tea Tree Mesmer Eyes is a low spreading shrub that makes a great screen plant and is a spectacular sight in spring when in flower. Upright habit with small mid-green leaves and stunning large white flowers that age to pink. Perfect for pot culture or as a feature plant in the garden. Likes a sunny spot in moist soil. Evergreen. PVR App Flower colour: White / Pink. Habit: Groundcover. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.

Nanum Elizabeth Jane
aka Manuka or Tea Tree Native. An attractive and compact form of Manuka with single flowers in a deep pink shade. The tiny needles of foliage have a purple-red hue. Quite tolerant and easy to grow as long as it has a sunny spot. Evergreen. Flower colour: Pink. Habit: Shrub Dwarf. Leaves: Evergreen, Brown.

Nanum Huia
aka Manuka or Tea Tree Native. Delightful dwarf 'Manuka' which has cheerful single pink/red flowers from late winter through to spring. Foliage is tiny, pointed and a bronze green tone. Easy to grow in just about any soil but likes a sunny spot. Evergreen. Flower colour: Pink / Red. Habit: Shrub Dwarf. Leaves: Evergreen, Brown.

Nanum Kea
aka Manuka or Tea Tree Native. A little compact evergreens shrub with single pale pink flowers from autumn through to winter. The foliage is small and pointed and coloured a bronze green tone. Easy to grow in a sunny spot. Flower colour: Pink. Habit: Shrub Dwarf. Leaves: Evergreen, Brown.

Nanum Ruru
aka Manuka or Tea Tree Native. Delightful dwarf 'Manuka' which has a profusion of single deep pink flowers from late spring through to summer. Foliage is tiny, pointed and a deep dark green. Easy to grow in just about any soil but likes a sunny spot. Evergreen. Flower colour: Pink / Red. Habit: Shrub Dwarf. Leaves: Evergreen, Green.