LEPTOSPERMUM S. KIWI

LEPTOSPERMUM S. KIWI

Leptospermum scoparium Kiwi (manuka) is an evergreen shrub valued for its fine, aromatic foliage and a profusion of small, fivepetalled flowers in late spring to early summer. Best grown in Ireland in full sun to light shade in a moist but welldrained, neutral to acidic soil, it appreciates a sheltered position away from cold, drying winds. In suitable conditions it forms a compact, bushy plant to around 2m tall and up to 1.5m wide over time, making a good specimen or addition to mixed borders in milder areas; avoid waterlogged sites.

To help give a clear sense of scale, the stone wall shown in our photos measures approximately 265cm in height. We also use familiar garden tools as visual references: a digging fork (110cm tall) and a hand fork (30cm tall). These are included purely as size guides to help you better judge proportions when viewing the images.

Position: Full sun to light shade; sheltered from cold winds Rate of Growth: Moderate Soil: Moist but well-drained, neutral to acidic; avoid waterlogging Hardiness: Hardy in most of Ireland (to around -10C); best in a sheltered spot Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Plant at a Glance

light:sun
light:light-shade
facing:south
facing:west
facing:east
facing:north
soiltype:acid
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:evergreen
flowering:may
flowering:june
leafcolour:green
size:90cm-2m
fragrance:aromatic-foliage