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leptospermum polygalifolium seedlings

Leptospermum polygalifolium seedlings, commonly known as tantoon or lemon-scented tea tree, are a versatile and resilient native species ideal for New Zealand gardens. These hardy seedlings grow into dense, attractive shrubs that offer fragrant foliage and striking clusters of small white to cream flowers in spring and early summer, attracting pollinators and adding a burst of life to your landscape. Whether you’re looking to create a windbreak, restore native bush, or add low-maintenance beauty to your home garden, leptospermum polygalifolium seedlings are an excellent choice for nature lovers seeking native biodiversity and a healthy garden ecosystem.

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Leptospermum 'Blossom'

Leptospermum 'Blossom' is a compact evergreen shrub admired for its masses of soft coloured flowers and fine foliage. Flowering in spring, it creates a beautiful display that adds colour and movement to New Zealand gardens. This hardy and versatile plant performs well in a wide range of conditions. Leptospermum 'Blossom' is ideal for hedging, screening, and feature planting.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: 1.80 m
Flowering time: Summer, Autumn
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
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Leptospermum 'Blossom Queen'

Leptospermum 'Blossom Queen' is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its masses of colourful flowers and fine textured foliage. This attractive tea tree variety produces prolific blooms through spring and summer, creating vibrant seasonal colour in New Zealand gardens. The dense branching habit and naturally tidy form make it ideal for hedging, mixed borders, and feature planting. Leptospermum 'Blossom Queen' is also highly valued for attracting bees and pollinators while thriving in coastal and dry garden conditions. Its hardy nature and showy floral display make it a versatile and reliable landscape shrub.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Leptospermum 'Wiri Linda'

Leptospermum 'Wiri Linda' is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its dense foliage and masses of colourful flowers through spring and summer. This...

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Leptospermum 'Princess Anne'

Leptospermum 'Princess Anne' is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its masses of soft pink flowers and fine foliage. Flowering in spring, it...

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Leptospermum 'Pink Cascade'

Leptospermum 'Pink Cascade' is a graceful evergreen shrub admired for its cascading growth habit and masses of soft pink flowers through spring and...

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Leptospermum 'Wairere'

Leptospermum 'Wairere' is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its dense foliage and masses of attractive flowers through spring and summer. This...

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Leptospermum 'Red Damask'

Leptospermum 'Red Damask' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its masses of rich red flowers and fine dense foliage. Flowering through spring...

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Leptospermum 'Red Falls'

Leptospermum 'Red Falls' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its cascading growth habit and masses of vibrant red flowers through spring and...

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Root Trainer - 4-Cells

This light-weight root trainer contains 4 cells with each cell containing 0.25 L of potting mix. Each cell measures 38 mm x 38 mm and is 120 mm deep...

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Leptospermum 'Wiri Shelley'

Leptospermum 'Wiri Shelly' is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its dense foliage and masses of colourful flowers through spring and summer. This...

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Leptospermum 'Electric Red' plant with red flowers.
Leptospermum 'Electric Red'

Leptospermum 'Electric Red' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its vivid red flowers that create a bold and eye catching display in spring. The...

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Leptospermum 'Coral Candy'

Leptospermum 'Coral Candy' is a vibrant evergreen shrub known for its masses of coral pink flowers that create a striking display in spring. The fine...

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Leptospermum 'Mesmer Eyes'

Leptospermum 'Mesmer Eyes' is a striking evergreen shrub known for its eye catching flowers with contrasting centres that create a mesmerising...

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Leptospermum 'Burgundy Queen' double red flowers.
Leptospermum 'Burgundy Queen'

Leptospermum 'Burgundy Queen' is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its profusion of double burgundy red flowers that appear from spring through...

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Leptospermum 'Wiri Joan' double red flowers with dark green foliage.
Leptospermum 'Wiri Joan'

Leptospermum 'Wiri Joan' is a compact evergreen shrub celebrated for its striking deep red flowers that cover the plant from spring through summer...

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Leptospermum 'Nana Huia' shrub with masses of pink flowers.
Leptospermum nana 'Huia'

Leptospermum 'Nana Huia' is a compact, evergreen tea tree admired for its delicate, dark green foliage and rich red spring flowers. Growing to around...

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PB2 Planter Bags (Plastic Plant Bags)

These PB2 planter bags are 80 microns thick and hold 1.2 litres of potting mix. They are durable and won’t rip which makes them great for handling...

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Leptospermum 'Outrageous'

Leptospermum 'Outrageous' is a vibrant flowering manuka shrub known for its showy blooms and fine evergreen foliage. This eye catching plant brings...

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Leptospermum 'Merinda'

Leptospermum 'Merinda' is a beautiful flowering manuka shrub valued for its masses of colourful blooms and fine evergreen foliage. This attractive...

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Leptospermum scoparium (Manuka) shrubs in a native reserve.
Leptospermum scoparium (Manuka)

Leptospermum scoparium, commonly known as Manuka or New Zealand Tea Tree, is a hardy native shrub prized for its aromatic foliage and masses of white...

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PB¾ Planter Bags (Planting Bags)

The PB ¾ Planter Bags are 80 microns thick and ags hold 0.5 litres of potting mix. They are durable and won’t rip which makes them great for...

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Leptospermum 'Crimson Glory'

Leptospermum 'Crimson Glory' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its masses of deep crimson red flowers and fine foliage. Flowering in spring...

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PB1.5 Planter Bags (PB Bags)

These PB 1.5 planter bags are 80 microns thick and hold 1 litre of potting mix. They are durable and won’t rip which makes them great for handling...

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Transformer - 1L

Transformer is a soil conditioner which is designed to improve the effectiveness with which water moves through soil. It allows water to penetrate...

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Transformer - 1 Litre

Transformer is a soil conditioner which is designed to improve the effectiveness with which water moves through soil. It allows water to penetrate...

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Kikuyu (Blended Kikuyu Lawn Seed)

A Kikuyu lawn is suited to warmer regions and coastal areas where hot and humid summers are less well suited to other turf species. The variety of...

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Leptospermum 'Kiwi'

Leptospermum 'Kiwi' is a hardy evergreen shrub known for its fine foliage and masses of small white to soft pink flowers that appear in spring. This...

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Leptospermum 'Nanum Kiwi'

Leptospermum 'Nanum Kiwi' is a compact NZ native shrub valued for its dense growth habit, fine evergreen foliage, and masses of small flowers that...

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Leptospermum Jubilee double pink flowers.
Leptospermum 'Jubilee'

Leptospermum 'Jubilee' is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its masses of soft pink flowers and fine foliage. Flowering in spring, it creates a...

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Leptospermum 'Starry Night' shrub with dark foliage and white flowers.
Leptospermum 'Starry Night'

Leptospermum 'Starry Night' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its dark foliage and masses of colourful star like flowers. This attractive tea...

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Leptospermum Jervois Bay pink flowers.
Leptospermum 'Jervois Bay'

Leptospermum 'Jervois Bay' is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its masses of soft pink flowers and fine foliage. Flowering in spring, it creates a...

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Leptospermum 'Pageant'

Leptospermum 'Pageant' is a spectacular flowering shrub admired for its masses of vibrant double pink blooms that smother the plant through spring...

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Leptospermum 'Blossom'

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Why Choose Leptospermum polygalifolium Seedlings?

As a New Zealand native, leptospermum polygalifolium is well adapted to our climate and soils. These seedlings establish quickly, performing well in both coastal and inland sites. Their hardy nature means they handle drought, wind, and even poor soils once established, making them an excellent option for low-maintenance planting schemes. Offering evergreen foliage and a delightful lemon fragrance when brushed, leptospermum polygalifolium seedlings are as practical as they are beautiful. Use them for shelterbelts, erosion control, or groundcover in tricky spots in your garden where other plants may struggle.

Planting and Care Tips for Leptospermum polygalifolium Seedlings

For best results, plant leptospermum polygalifolium seedlings in a sunny or partly shaded position with free-draining soil. Young seedlings may benefit from some protection from harsh winds and regular watering during their first year to help them establish a strong root system. Mulching around the base will help retain moisture and suppress weeds. Once established, these plants require minimal care and will thrive with just the occasional prune to maintain shape or size. Fertilising is generally not necessary, especially on native sites, but a light feed in early spring can help boost flowering.

Enhance Your Garden with Other Leptospermum Varieties

If you’re inspired to include more tea tree charm in your landscape, consider complementing your leptospermum polygalifolium seedlings with other stunning varieties. The elegant Leptospermum Blushing Star offers soft blush flowers and a compact habit, ideal for feature planting. For eye-catching blooms and compact size, Leptospermum Blossom is a standout garden performer. If you love trailing forms, Leptospermum Pink Cascade provides masses of pink flowers with a weeping habit for banks or large pots. The sought-after Leptospermum Princess Anne delivers a profusion of blush-pink blooms on a graceful framework, and for something truly unique, the exquisite Leptospermum Mesmer Eyes dazzles with pastel-pink and white bicolor flowers.

Order Leptospermum polygalifolium Seedlings for Your Next Project

Whether you’re embarking on a habitat restoration, coastal planting, or adding low-fuss natives to your home garden, leptospermum polygalifolium seedlings provide sustainability, beauty, and ease of care. Explore our range of healthy seedlings grown right here in New Zealand and discover how these adaptable natives can transform your outdoor space. For more inspiration, consider pairing your seedlings with other captivating Leptospermum varieties from our collection, each offering unique colour and landscape value for your garden.


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