thanx for your useful and encouraging replies everyone. i have the intention to grow the manuka from a pot, as it'll be much easier to look after so that come the frosts i'll be able to bring it for protection.
rod: how easy was it growing the Manuka from seed (germination time etc.,) any special tips that i could follow? i read somewhere that they like acidic conditions, so ericaceous compost, then (for potting-on)??
thanx, bren