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Leptospermum Karo Spectro Bay - Tea-tree

Leptospermum Karo Spectro Bay
Tea Tree, Manuka

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Very attractive bush due to the abundance of its small mauve-purple flowers with a green heart, and its evergreen and compact tender green foliage.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
2 m
Spread at maturity
1 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -6°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time February to May
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Description

Leptospermum Karo Spectro Bay, known as the tea tree, is a small and graceful bush. It is very attractive due to the abundance of its small mauve-purple flowers with a green heart and its evergreen and compact tender green foliage.

Native to Australia, this bush reaches 2m (6 to 7 ft) in height and 1m (3 ft) in width and has alternate, single, pointed leaves, quite small (max 1 cm in length). It can be pruned after the flowering period from May to July.

The flowers of Leptospermum Karo Spectro Bay are composed of 5 mauve-purple petals and can reach 3 cm (1.2 in) in diameter. They are followed by tiny capsules releasing thin, elongated seeds.

The tea tree can withstand temperatures down to -8°C (17.6 °F) but the aerial parts can be damaged from -5°C (23 °F). It needs a sheltered spot, in full but not scorching sun or light shade, in fertile and well-drained soil. In regions with very cold winters, the plant should be cultivated in a pot and kept frost-free throughout the winter.

Leptospermum Karo Spectro Bay can be planted in a bed or border alongside other ericaceous plants such as azaleas, rhododendrons or maples.

'Leptospermum' means an evergreen bush whose seeds are very small (from the Greek Leptos, "thin", and Karpos, "fruit").

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Leptospermum Karo Spectro Bay - Tea-tree (Flowering) Flowering
Leptospermum Karo Spectro Bay - Tea-tree (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2 m
Spread at maturity 1 m
Habit Irregular, bushy
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time May to July
Flower size 3 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Leptospermum

Cultivar

Karo Spectro Bay

Family

Myrtaceae

Other common names

Tea Tree, Manuka

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference7816731

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Planting and care

Leptospermum Karo Spectro Bay will need protection against cold North and East winds during very cold winters. Prune after flowering to maintain a compact habit. It will appreciate an input of extra nutrients in spring (compost or manure). Let the surface of the root ball dry between waterings and reduce watering in autumn as soon as the temperatures drop. Preferably use non-calcereous water.

Planting period

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time February to May

Intended location

Type of use Border, Free-standing, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -6°C (USDA zone 9a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time August to September
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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