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Leptospermum scoparium 'Martini' (Tea tree 'Martini')

Beginner
skill rating
1 hour care
per year
3m
Max height
3m
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity

Plant details

Botanical name

Leptospermum scoparium 'Martini'

Other names

Tea tree 'Martini', Martin's tea tree, Manuka 'Martini'

Genus

Leptospermum Leptospermum

Variety or Cultivar

'Martini' _ 'Martini' is a tender, compact, bushy, evergreen shrub with arching shoots, small, narrow, aromatic, dark green leaves and solitary, cup- to saucer-shaped, reddish-pink flowers in late spring and early summer.


Leptospermum scoparium 'Martini' is: Evergreen

Habit

Bushy, Compact

Flower

Reddish pink in Spring; Reddish pink in Summer

Foliage

Dark-green in All seasons

How to care

Watch out for

Pests

Generally pest-free.

Diseases

Generally disease-free.

General care

Pruning

Pruning Group 8 - Lightly prune unwanted shoots after flowering.

Propagation methods

Semi-hardwood cuttings

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Where to grow

Leptospermum scoparium 'Martini' (Tea tree 'Martini') will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.

Suggested uses

Low Maintenance, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City

Cultivation

Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Shelter from cold, drying winds. Alternatively, grow under glass in loam-based compost in full or bright filtered light. Water freely in the growing season, sparingly in winter.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline, Acid

Light

Partial Shade, Full Sun

Aspect

South, West

Exposure

Sheltered

Hardiness

Tender in frost (H3)

Companion plants

We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.

Botanical name

Leptospermum scoparium 'Martini'

Other names

Tea tree 'Martini', Martin's tea tree, Manuka 'Martini'

Genus

Leptospermum Leptospermum

Variety or Cultivar

'Martini' _ 'Martini' is a tender, compact, bushy, evergreen shrub with arching shoots, small, narrow, aromatic, dark green leaves and solitary, cup- to saucer-shaped, reddish-pink flowers in late spring and early summer.

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Bushy, Compact

Colour

Flower

Reddish pink in Spring; Reddish pink in Summer

Foliage

Dark-green in All seasons

How to care

Watch out for

Pests

Generally pest-free.

Diseases

Generally disease-free.

General care

Pruning

Pruning Group 8 - Lightly prune unwanted shoots after flowering.

Propagation methods

Semi-hardwood cuttings

Monthly care advice

Where to grow

Leptospermum scoparium 'Martini' (Tea tree 'Martini') will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.

Suggested uses

Low Maintenance, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City

Cultivation

Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Shelter from cold, drying winds. Alternatively, grow under glass in loam-based compost in full or bright filtered light. Water freely in the growing season, sparingly in winter.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline, Acid

Light

Partial Shade, Full Sun

Aspect

South, West

Exposure

Sheltered

Hardiness

Tender in frost (H3)

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