Jelly Bush Seeds .
HOW TO GROW JELLY BUSH :
Step 1
Sprinkle the seeds onto the surface of each pot or seed tray filled with a moist, well draining seed raising mix - add up to 20% propagating sand if needed for drainage. Sprinkle a small amount of soil over the top barely covering the seeds and moisten lightly with a spray bottle to avoid disturbing the seeds. Place into a warm, filtered sun position. Leptospermum seeds need to be kept warm to ensure germination so you can place them into a greenhouse if you have one; or cover them with plastic kitchen wrap.Optimal temperature for germination is 20°C/70°F. A heat mat may be needed if you cannot provide these temperatures.Step 2
Keep moist but not wet with a mist spray as the top of the soil starts to dry out. Do not allow the soil/medium to completely dry out as this will kill the seeds. Seeds should germinate after 2-3 weeks.Step 3
Once sprouted, move tray to sunny position, that is protected from strong summer sun in the afternoon. Keep soil moist but not wet! Transplant the stronger seedlings into their own pots once necessary and they have 2-3 leaves.Step 4
Once established, will survive cold down to -5°C/23°F but will need protection from wind and frosts while still a seedlings and young plants. Additional water advised during summer. Final position should be full sun to light shade and not planted out until the last frosts of winter have passed.
Height: 1-3 metres (3-9 feet)
Width: 1-3 metres (3-9 feet)
The Jelly Bush is used with honey bees to make medicinal honey. The honey produced has been said to be better than Manuka honey for wound healing purposes!?
Leptospermum polygalifolium is native to Australia and grows naturally along the central eastern coast of New South Wales.
The Jelly Bush is valuable to native wildlife and is attractive to bees. Leptospermum translates to Lepto - thin and spermum - small seeds!
200+ Seeds per Pack
Each Pack comes with Full Growing Instructions
All seeds are FREE POSTAGE Australia wide.
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