Leptospermum Blushing Star

Name: Leptospermum Blushing Star
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 11532f
Price: 26.33 NZD
Availability: InStock

Leptospermum Blushing Star is a hardy New Zealand native shrub celebrated for its delicate pink flowers and dense foliage. Perfect for adding soft colour and texture to gardens, hedges, or borders, this shrub thrives in NZ’s diverse climates. Purchase healthy plants online from The Plant Company with fast nationwide delivery and expert advice to ensure your garden flourishes.

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
Also known as
Sku	11532

Delicate Pink Flowers and Dense Foliage

Leptospermum Blushing Star produces abundant soft pink flowers during spring and summer, creating a gentle splash of colour. Its dense green foliage adds structure and interest year-round, while the nectar-rich blooms attract native bees and birds, supporting local biodiversity.

Compact Size and Versatile Growth Habit

Growing to approximately 1.5 metres tall and wide, this compact shrub is suitable for smaller gardens, borders, or container planting. Its rounded, bushy habit makes it excellent for low hedges, screening, or as a feature plant in your garden landscape.

Easy Care and Adaptable to NZ Gardens

This hardy native thrives in well-drained soils and tolerates drought once established. It requires minimal pruning and is frost and wind hardy, making it an easy-care choice for New Zealand gardeners seeking reliable native plants.

Why Buy From The Plant Company?

We supply premium, NZ-grown Leptospermum Blushing Star plants selected for local conditions. Benefit from fast nationwide delivery, expert advice, and trusted quality from New Zealand’s native plant specialists. Order your Leptospermum Blushing Star today and add subtle beauty and resilience to your garden.

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