Pink Manuka Tea Tree – Drought Tolerant Starter Plant

Add vibrant color and year-round interest to your garden with the Pink Manuka Tea Tree (Leptospermum ‘Helene Styngbing’)—a hardy, drought-tolerant evergreen shrub that produces abundant deep pink blooms. This pollinator-friendly New Zealand native attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, making it an exceptional choice for eco-friendly and low-maintenance landscapes.

Perfect for desert gardens, xeriscaping, and sunny patios, this compact starter plant also doubles as a beautiful bonsai tree candidate, known for developing sculptural trunk shapes and stunning floral displays.

Why You’ll Love It

• Drought-tolerant & low maintenance—ideal for desert and dry landscapes

• Evergreen shrub with rich pink flowers throughout the season

• Excellent pollinator plant, attracting bees and butterflies

• Great for bonsai training, producing unique branching and form

• Thrives in full sun with well-draining soil

• Hardy in Zones 9–11

Product Sizing

📏 Plant height: 2–3 inches
📏 Comes in a 2-inch nursery pot

Shipping From Los Angeles

📦 Standard Shipping: 3–5 days