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Leptospermum Wiri Kerry
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syn: Manuka / Red Flowering Manuka

Leptospermum Wiri Kerry

$8.00

Leptospermum Wiri Kerry, also known as Manuka, is a compact, evergreen shrub with double red flowers and bronze foliage. It’s a hardy plant that can grow up to 70 cm high and 50 cm wide. It blooms from March to October and is often used as a hedge or to attract wildlife.

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  • Size: Compact, evergreen shrub, reaching 70cm high and 50cm wide.
  • Flowers: Double red flowers blooming from March to October.
  • Foliage: Bronze foliage.
  • Hardiness: Frost tolerant and can grow in exposed coastal sites.
  • Uses: Can be used as a hedge or to encourage wildlife.
  • Growth Conditions: Prefers full sun and well-drained soils. 

Last Updated on September 23, 2025 by admin

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Cultivation Guide

Leptospermum ‘Wiri Kerry’, a cultivar of the Manuka tree, is cultivated for its attractive reddish-bronze foliage and double red flowers. It thrives in full sun, well-drained soil, and tolerates frost. Light pruning after flowering helps maintain its compact size (70cm x 50cm). 

Here’s a more detailed look at cultivating ‘Wiri Kerry’:
Planting and Location:
  • Sunlight: ‘Wiri Kerry’ prefers full sun, ideally 6-8 hours daily, but can tolerate partial shade.
  • Soil: It thrives in well-drained soil, with a pH of 6.0-7.0 being ideal.
  • Planting Time: Spring or early fall are good times to plant.
  • Spacing: Allow 3-5 feet between plants for healthy growth. 
Care:
  • Watering: Deep watering is important after planting to establish roots. Once established, allow the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent waterlogging. 
  • Fertilizing: Lightly feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring. 
  • Pruning: Prune lightly after flowering to encourage a bushy habit and maintain shape. 
Other Considerations:
  • Hardiness: ‘Wiri Kerry’ is frost-tolerant once established and tolerates coastal conditions. 
  • Drought Tolerance: Once established, it is drought-tolerant. 
  • Pests and Diseases: While generally healthy, monitor for pests and diseases, particularly sooty mold, which can be treated with a copper fungicide. 

Last Updated on September 23, 2025 by admin

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Grade

200-500mm
Unit

2.5 Litre HP
Annual Production

800
Supplier

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