Leptospermum 'Blushing Star'

Name: Leptospermum 'Blushing Star'
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 11532f
Price: 26.93 NZD
Availability: InStock

Leptospermum 'Blushing Star' is a beautiful evergreen shrub admired for its masses of soft pink flowers that create a delicate blushing display in spring. The fine foliage and graceful habit add texture and movement to New Zealand gardens. This hardy plant performs well in a wide range of conditions. Leptospermum 'Blushing Star' is ideal for hedging, screening, and feature planting.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	1.50 m
Spread:	2.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Hedging, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Rock
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
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Sku	11532

How to grow Leptospermum 'Blushing Star' in NZ

Leptospermum 'Blushing Star' grows best in a sunny position with well drained soil. Choose a site with good airflow and full sunlight to encourage strong flowering and healthy growth. It performs well in a range of soil types including coastal conditions. Improve the soil with compost before planting if needed. Water regularly during establishment then reduce watering once plants are settled.

Leptospermum 'Blushing Star' care tips

Leptospermum 'Blushing Star' is easy to care for once established. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal watering. Light pruning after flowering helps maintain a tidy shape and encourages bushy growth. Avoid heavy fertiliser as this can reduce flowering. Apply mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds while keeping it clear of the trunk.

Leptospermum 'Blushing Star' size, spacing, and growth rate

Leptospermum 'Blushing Star' typically grows to around 2 to 3 metres tall with a spread of about 1.5 to 2 metres. Growth is moderate and plants develop into dense shrubs. When planting for hedging allow around 1 to 1.5 metres between plants so they can fill in and create an effective screen.

Landscaping uses for Leptospermum 'Blushing Star'

Leptospermum 'Blushing Star' is ideal for hedging, screening, and feature planting. The soft pink flowers create a gentle seasonal display and attract pollinators. It works well in coastal and native style plantings or as part of mixed shrub borders. In New Zealand gardens it is often used for structure, colour, and low maintenance planting.

Why buy Leptospermum 'Blushing Star' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company supplies premium quality Leptospermum 'Blushing Star' plants that are carefully grown for strong performance in New Zealand gardens. As NZs most trusted plant nursery we provide healthy plants, expert advice, and fast nationwide delivery. Our plants are selected for vigour and garden success so you can establish reliable hedging and landscape plantings with confidence. When you buy from The Plant Company you receive quality plants backed by knowledgeable support.

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