{"product_id":"manuka-tea-tree-seeds","title":"100 Manuka Tea Tree Seeds – Leptospermum scoparium","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"569\" data-start=\"282\"\u003eGrow your own \u003cstrong data-end=\"315\" data-start=\"296\"\u003eManuka Tea Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e, a beautiful evergreen shrub prized for its delicate flowers, aromatic foliage, and rich cultural history. Native to \u003cstrong data-end=\"448\" data-start=\"433\"\u003eNew Zealand\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem data-end=\"474\" data-start=\"450\"\u003eLeptospermum scoparium\u003c\/em\u003e has gained popularity in warm coastal regions of the U.S. for both ornamental and herbal uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"824\" data-start=\"571\"\u003eThis versatile plant can be grown in containers, shaped into hedges, or allowed to mature into a shrub or small tree. In spring and early summer, it produces charming \u003cstrong data-end=\"780\" data-start=\"738\"\u003ewhite flowers with pinkish-red centers\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving gardens an elegant, old-world look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"862\" data-start=\"831\"\u003e🌱 Why Grow Manuka Tea Tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1171\" data-start=\"864\"\u003e🌸 Elegant white flowers with colorful centers\u003cbr data-end=\"913\" data-start=\"910\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1171\" data-start=\"864\"\u003e🌿 Evergreen shrub with antique, ornamental appeal\u003cbr data-end=\"966\" data-start=\"963\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1171\" data-start=\"864\"\u003e🫖 Leaves traditionally used for herbal Manuka tea\u003cbr data-end=\"1019\" data-start=\"1016\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1171\" data-start=\"864\"\u003e🐝 Ideal plant for beekeepers producing Manuka honey\u003cbr data-end=\"1074\" data-start=\"1071\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1171\" data-start=\"864\"\u003e🌳 Can be grown in pots, hedges, or as a small tree\u003cbr data-end=\"1128\" data-start=\"1125\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1171\" data-start=\"864\"\u003e🌱 Thrives in sandy, loamy, or clay soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1197\" data-start=\"1178\"\u003e🌿 Plant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1247\" data-start=\"1201\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1220\" data-start=\"1201\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"1245\" data-start=\"1221\"\u003eLeptospermum scoparium\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1323\" data-start=\"1250\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1267\" data-start=\"1250\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manuka, Tea Tree, New Zealand Tea Tree, Broom Teatree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1372\" data-start=\"1326\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1341\" data-start=\"1326\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen shrub \/ small tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1439\" data-start=\"1375\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1392\" data-start=\"1375\"\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White (pink \u0026amp; red varieties sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1464\" data-start=\"1442\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1457\" data-start=\"1442\"\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1492\" data-start=\"1467\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1483\" data-start=\"1467\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1534\" data-start=\"1495\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1508\" data-start=\"1495\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1576\" data-start=\"1537\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1551\" data-start=\"1537\"\u003eSeed Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very tiny, thread-like\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1615\" data-start=\"1583\"\u003e🌿 Growing \u0026amp; Germination Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1685\" data-start=\"1617\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cem data-end=\"1685\" data-start=\"1620\"\u003eManuka seeds are extremely fine and require light to germinate.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1707\" data-start=\"1689\"\u003eSowing Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surface sow only — do NOT cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1808\" data-start=\"1744\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1753\" data-start=\"1744\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining mix that won’t bury seeds when watered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1869\" data-start=\"1811\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1824\" data-start=\"1811\"\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-moisten soil; mist gently after sowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1903\" data-start=\"1872\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1888\" data-start=\"1872\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~75°F (24°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1943\" data-start=\"1906\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1916\" data-start=\"1906\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Required for germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1969\" data-start=\"1946\"\u003eGermination Time:\u003cbr\u003e   - Some seeds sprout in ~3 weeks\u003cbr\u003e   - Others may take several months (normal for Manuka)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2136\" data-start=\"2064\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro Tip: \u003c\/strong\u003eMist gently so seeds stay on the surface and receive light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2177\" data-start=\"2143\"\u003e🍃 Traditional \u0026amp; Practical Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2466\" data-start=\"2179\"\u003e🫖 \u003cstrong data-end=\"2197\" data-start=\"2182\"\u003eHerbal Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves historically used for vitamin-C-rich Manuka tea\u003cbr data-end=\"2255\" data-start=\"2252\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2466\" data-start=\"2179\"\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong data-end=\"2273\" data-start=\"2258\"\u003eBeekeeping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Essential plant for producing medicinal Manuka honey\u003cbr data-end=\"2329\" data-start=\"2326\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2466\" data-start=\"2179\"\u003e🔥 \u003cstrong data-end=\"2345\" data-start=\"2332\"\u003eCulinary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood chips used to flavor smoked meats\u003cbr data-end=\"2387\" data-start=\"2384\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2466\" data-start=\"2179\"\u003e📜 \u003cstrong data-end=\"2415\" data-start=\"2390\"\u003eTraditional Medicine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Referenced in historical Chinese medicinal texts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2498\" data-start=\"2473\"\u003e📦 What You’ll Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2557\" data-start=\"2502\"\u003eFresh Manuka Tea Tree seeds (white flowering variety)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2603\" data-start=\"2560\"\u003eUntreated seeds suitable for home growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2651\" data-start=\"2606\"\u003eCarefully packed for delicate seed handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 83, 73);\"\u003e❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2771\" data-start=\"2668\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2706\" data-start=\"2668\"\u003eCan Manuka be grown in containers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2709\" data-start=\"2706\"\u003eYes. It grows well in pots and can be pruned to maintain size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2874\" data-start=\"2773\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2798\" data-start=\"2773\"\u003eIs Manuka cold hardy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2801\" data-start=\"2798\"\u003eBest suited for Zones 8–11. Protect or container-grow in cooler climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2980\" data-start=\"2876\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2906\" data-start=\"2876\"\u003eWhy is germination uneven?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2909\" data-start=\"2906\"\u003eManuka seeds germinate naturally in stages—this is normal and expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3103\" data-start=\"2982\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3034\" data-start=\"2982\"\u003eAre these the same plants used for Manuka honey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3037\" data-start=\"3034\"\u003eYes. 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