Leptospermum turbinatum Starlights

Common Name:
Starlight Tea Tree

Description:
Leptospermum turbinatum ‘Starlight’ is a compact and highly ornamental Australian native shrub, prized for its profusion of delicate, star-shaped white flowers that create a dazzling display in spring. Each bloom is highlighted with a subtle pink blush or centre, giving the plant a soft, luminous appearance when in full flower. The fine, dense green foliage provides year-round structure and texture, making it an excellent choice for hedging, borders, or feature planting. Well suited to Melbourne conditions, it thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils, particularly sandy or loamy types. Once established, it is drought tolerant and low maintenance, benefiting from light pruning after flowering to maintain a compact, bushy habit. Its nectar-rich flowers attract bees and other pollinators, adding both beauty and ecological value to the garden.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.5–2.5 m
• Width: 1.5–2 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• White
• Soft pink centres

Key Attributes:

• Australian native
• Bee Attracting
• Bird Attracting
• Perennial
• Drought tolerant once established
• Low maintenance
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for screening
• Dense growth habit
• Fine foliage texture

Toxicity:

• Not commonly regarded as toxic to humans or pets

Companion Plants:

• Grevillea
• Callistemon
• Westringia
• Correa
• Lomandra
• Dianella
• Kangaroo Paw