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Leptospermum Starry Night Tea Tree is an Australian native shrub featuring dark purple-maroon foliage and delicate white flowers. Known for its weeping habit, this tea tree adds year-round visual interest to gardens as a feature plant, informal hedge, or container plant, while also attracting beneficial pollinators.
Growth:
Grows to about 2-2.5 metres in height and 1-1.5 metres in spread, forming a dense, rounded shape. For best results in hedging or mass planting, space plants approximately 1-1.5 metres apart to encourage full, healthy coverage.
Light Requirements:
Prefers full sun to part shade, with more intense foliage colour achieved in sunnier locations.
Soil Requirements:
Thrives in well-drained soils, including sandy and loamy types, and tolerates slightly acidic to neutral pH levels. Good drainage is essential, as overly wet conditions may impact health.
Water Requirements:
Low water needs once established, though it appreciates regular watering during extended dry periods to maintain vibrant foliage.
Frost Tolerance:
Tolerates light frost, making it suitable for temperate and coastal regions.
Drought Tolerance:
Exhibits moderate drought tolerance once established, making it ideal for low-maintenance gardens.
Flowering Information:
In late spring and summer, white flowers emerge, contrasting beautifully with the dark foliage and attracting bees and butterflies.
Spacing Requirements:
For hedging or garden borders, space plants about 1-1.5 metres apart to maintain a dense, attractive spread.
Fertiliser Requirements:
Minimal fertiliser is needed; an annual application of a low-phosphorus, native-specific fertiliser in spring supports healthy growth.
Care and Maintenance:
Light pruning after flowering encourages a fuller shape and denser growth. Mulching around the base helps conserve moisture and suppress weeds, particularly in drier climates.
