Manuka Jelly Bush
(Leptospermum polygalifolium)
Commonly known as Jelly bush, Tea Tree, Broom Tea-tree or Manuka.
It is definitely a true blue, small & medicinal Australian native shrub. Known to beekeepers
as 'Jelly Bush' as the honey formed a jelly like appearance and consistency. It was later
found that this very trait and its biochemistry made it quite valuable.
Only one of two (2) Leptospermum species that have the highest levels of medicinal
anti-microbial compounds.
Leptospermum polygalifolium and Leptospermum scoparium.
Frost hardy and grows best in full sunlight. Dry to moist soil.
Neutral to slightly acid pH. Frost tolerant.
Flowers
and
bush tucker
An asset to any garden, it produces a stunning floral display and used for the production
of 'Manuka honey'. The
fresh, aromatic leaves are a fragrant and refreshing tea
substitute!
Of excellent quality, in taste trials, it is comparable with traditional tea obtained from
Camellia sinensis!
You will receive approximately 100 fresh seeds.
Pre-treatment of seed encourages better germination.
Native seeds often respond well to smoke treatment, which also acts as a natural
fungicide.
We have Smoked Vermiculite potting medium for sale
in our store. (Sold separately)
Check this great product out in the link below. Just copy and paste the link into
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Smoke infused Vermiculite is a great potting media additive and is often
needed for germination of native seeds. Simply sprinkle the smoked vermiculite
media on top of your seed raising mix and then sow seeds as required.
Simple and easy - Water in after planting!
Postage
Yes! We do combine postage on our items!
Postage costs include packaging & handling
All our plants are sent FRESH and securely packaged.
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