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Leptospermum nana Kiwi

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Leptospermum nanum ‘Kiwi’ is a dwarf, evergreen shrub that blooms with single, pinkish-red flowers during spring and summer. It’s compact, reaching around 80cm x 80cm in size, making it suitable for rockeries, gardens, or containers. This Manuka variety thrives in sunny or shady locations with moist, well-draining soil, and can be grown in coastal areas.

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  • Dwarf Growth Habit:

    It’s a compact shrub, making it ideal for smaller gardens, rockeries, or containers. 

  • Attractive Flowers:

    The single, pinkish-red flowers are a visual highlight, especially when they bloom in large quantities. 

  • Evergreen Foliage:

    The plant retains its leaves year-round, providing a backdrop of dark green foliage, sometimes with a bronze tinge. 

  • Aromatic Leaves:

    Like other Leptospermum species, the leaves are aromatic when crushed, releasing a tea tree-like scent. 

  • Hardy and Versatile:

    It’s a hardy plant that can tolerate a range of conditions, including full sun or partial shade, moist and free-draining soils, and coastal locations. 

  • Easy to Grow:

    Leptospermum nanum ‘Kiwi’ is relatively low-maintenance and can be pruned after flowering to encourage dense new growth. 

Uses in the Garden:
  • Rockeries: Its compact size makes it a perfect choice for a rockery garden. 
  • Borders: It can be used as a low-growing border plant. 
  • Containers: It can be grown in containers, making it suitable for balconies or non-grassed gardens. 
  • Mixed Plantings: It can be incorporated into mixed plantings to add a touch of color and texture. 
In summary, Leptospermum nanum ‘Kiwi’ is a charming, compact, and versatile shrub

Last Updated on September 23, 2025 by admin

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Cultivation Guide

  • Soil:

    Well-drained soil is crucial. Leptospermum “Nana Kiwi” can tolerate a range of soil types (chalk, loam, sand) and pH levels (acid, alkaline, neutral), but poor drainage can lead to issues. 

  • Sunlight:

    It tolerates full sun to partial shade, but well-drained soil is even more important for its overall health. 

  • Moisture:

    While it prefers moist conditions, it’s also quite drought-tolerant once established. 

  • Hardiness:

    It’s a hardy shrub, tolerant of frost and coastal conditions. 

  • Growth:

    It typically reaches a height of 1-1.2 meters and a width of 0.75-1 meter. 

  • Maintenance:
    Once established, it generally requires minimal pruning, but can be pruned in spring to encourage healthy growth. Pruning is recommended after flowering to promote dense new growth. 

Last Updated on September 23, 2025 by admin

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Grade

200-500mm

Unit

2.5 Litre HP

Annual Production

500

Supplier

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