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Leptospermum scoparium 'Huia'
A hardy colourful low growing shrub with aromatic foliage from the Nanum group of manukas. The leaves are dark green. It has exquisite large single dark pink flowers in late winter and spring. Wonderful food for the bees. This is a cultivar of our most common native tree, it grows naturally in many different sites and is very hardy. Great for growing in difficult ground.
Genus
Leptospermum
Species
scoparium
Cultivar
'Huia'
Common name
Manuka
Family name
Myrtaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
50 cm
Width
50 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils / Tolerates wet soils
Exposure
Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Immaculate / Indigenous / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Dwarf, height 0.3 and 1 metre.
Availability
We have this currently available in a POT 1.5 container.
Ask for it at your retailer.
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