Leptospermum ‘Starry Night’ (Tea Tree)

Leptospermum ‘Starry Night’ is a striking tea tree variety admired for its deep burgundy foliage and masses of tiny white flowers that appear like stars scattered across a night sky. Hardy, elegant, and highly ornamental, it brings colour, contrast, and movement to any garden.

🌱 Why Gardeners Love Leptospermum ‘Starry Night’

✔ Rich burgundy foliage - Provides year-round colour and dramatic contrast.
✔ Star-like white flowers - Blooms heavily in spring, creating a sparkling effect against dark foliage.
✔ Graceful branching habit - Adds texture and movement to modern and native landscapes.
✔ Hardy & drought tolerant - Thrives in tough Australian conditions with minimal care.
✔ Low maintenance - Reliable, resilient, and easy to grow.

🏡 How to Use Leptospermum ‘Starry Night’ in Your Garden

✅ Feature shrub - Its rich foliage and sparkling blooms make it ideal as a focal point.
✅ Mixed native beds - Pairs beautifully with silver, green, or lime-toned foliage plants.
✅ Informal screening - Offers soft privacy with attractive colour year-round.
✅ Coastal gardens - Performs well in windy, salty, and sandy sites.

Easy Planting & Care Guide

• Spacing: Plant 1.2 to 1.5 metres apart for screening, or give more room to appreciate its natural form when used as a feature.

• Best Planting Time: Can be planted year-round, best season is autumn.

• Mulching & Fertilising: No additional mulching or fertiliser is needed; this plant thrives naturally without added inputs.

❔ FAQs About Leptospermum ‘Starry Night’

How tall does ‘Starry Night’ grow?
It typically reaches 2.5 to 3 metres tall, with a graceful, arching habit.

Does the foliage stay burgundy year-round?
Yes, the dark foliage colour is consistent through all seasons and intensifies in cooler weather.

When does it flower?
It flowers in spring, producing masses of small white blooms that contrast beautifully with the foliage.

Is it drought tolerant?
Yes, once established it performs extremely well in dry, low-maintenance gardens.

Can it grow in coastal conditions?
Absolutely, it handles wind, salt spray, and sandy soils with no trouble.

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