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Leptospermum scoparium 'Blushing Star'
A new release in 2014. Cascading shrub which produces an abundance of flowers which smother the tops of the arching branches during the spring months. The flowers are a soft blush pink with a deep maroon centre. A hardy New Zealand native shrub which will grow in most garden situations. Can be trimmed after flowering to maintain shape.
Genus
Leptospermum
Species
scoparium
Cultivar
'Blushing Star'
Common name
Manuka
Family name
Myrtaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
1.5 m
Width
2 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Prefers a sunny site / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Indigenous / Nourishment / Texture
Shrubs
Category
Small, height between 1 and 1.5 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
Where to buy our plants