Suited to regions: | All regions |
Plant type: | Shrubs |
Height: | 2.00 m |
Spread: | 3.00 m |
Flowering time: | Spring, Summer |
Tolerances: | Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind |
Garden uses: | Hedging, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas |
Garden styles: | Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Riparian |
Easy to grow? | Yes |
Maintenance requirements | Low |
Growth rate | Medium |
“Merinda” is a variety of Manuka that grows as an open bush with a somewhat weeping growth habit. It bears masses of single, magenta-coloured flowers with a green centre through spring and summer. The foliage comprises small, dark green leaves which complement the flowers nicely. This evergreen shrub typically grows to 2 m tall and 3 m wide, and can be trimmed as necessary. Best performance with this variety is achieved when it is planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is a hardy plant that will tolerate frost, coastal environments, and a wide range of soil conditions, barring extreme wet or dry. “Merinda” is commonly used as a backdrop for smaller plants, included in a mixed planting, maintained in a container, trimmed into a hedge, or planted around outdoor living areas.
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