Description
A shrub or small tree to 3 m tall, widely distributed in southeastern Australia whith small, dark green leaves and masses of small, white flowers in spring and summer. The new leaves are an attractive coppery color. It adapts well to cultivation in temperate and warm temperate climates in USDA Zones 8 and above.
Germination Guide
🌍 Eastern Australia from south coast NSW to Cape York Queensland, including Lord Howe Island
Easy
Leptospermum polygalifolium is a shrub or small tree endemic to eastern Australia, producing medicinal honey valued for therapeutic properties. Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment.
Germination
Germination time
Expect germination in
14 – 28 days
Temperature
Min 20°C
Ideal 22°C
Max 25°C
Substrate moisture
💧 Medium
Sowing depth
Lightly covered
Substrate & Container
Recommended substrate
well-draining seed raising mix with 20% propagating sand
Recommended container
pot or seed tray
Growing Tips
Sow seeds in spring. Place seeds on moist well-draining seed raising mix, barely cover with soil. Keep warm (greenhouse or heat mat) at 20-25°C. Maintain moist but not waterlogged conditions. Move seedlings to sunny position after sprouting. Vegetative propagation by cuttings is highly successful (92-93% rooting) and preferred for commercial plantations.
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