Leptospermum Starry Night

Leptospermum Starry Night Details

Leptospermum Starry Night is a weeping variety of Manuka renowned for its pretty flowers and dark foliage. It produces mass of white flowers during spring and summer. The pendulous foliage comprises small, dark purple leaves which contrast wonderfully with the flowers. This evergreen shrub typically grows to 2.5 m tall and 2 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is a hardy plant that will tolerate frost, coastal environments, and a wide range of soil conditions, barring the extremes of wet and dry. Leptospermum obovatum Starry Night is commonly used as a backdrop for smaller plants, included in a mixed planting, maintained in a container, trimmed into a hedge, or planted around outdoor living areas.