Babingtonia virgata, also known as Slender Tea Tree, is a charming evergreen shrub native to Australia, prized for its fine, needle-like foliage and delicate white or pale pink star-shaped flowers. This compact, bushy shrub thrives in full sun to partial shade and is perfect for use in hedges, borders, or coastal gardens. Flowering in late winter to early spring, Babingtonia virgata attracts pollinators, especially bees, making it an excellent addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. Once established, this hardy plant is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, providing year-round greenery and seasonal floral beauty.
Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade, drought-tolerant once established
Size: 1.5–3m H x 1–2m W
Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade, drought-tolerant once established
Size: 1.5–3m H x 1–2m W