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By Jimeva

Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Is leptospermum scoparium, the New Zealand 'Tee tree', the same as the wonder plant Manuka? If so, is it hardy in the UK?




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Hi Jim yes it is the same shrub. Not sure where you live in the UK but it is hardy down to -7C and likes shade. It is a native of NZ and survives on the south island so must be pretty hardy.

31 Oct, 2009

 

Thank you, moon grower. Does it matter which of the many named varieties I grow if I am hoping my bees will find plenty of nectar? Yes -- it's the manuka honey which is the draw, though I expect I'd need a field of them to be any good!

1 Nov, 2009

 

Don't think so, but how will you stop your bees going to other flowers?

1 Nov, 2009

How do I say thanks?

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