{"title":"Bee and Butterfly Friendly Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eA garden that hums with bees sets more fruit, flowers harder and feeds the birds that follow. These are our bee and butterfly friendly plants, over 800 of them, from lavender and rosemary borders to flowering natives like banksia, wattle and melaleuca. The planning trick is flowering season and scale: string together plants that flower in relay through the year, at sizes from ankle high groundcovers to 8m trees, and the pollinators never need to leave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose plants that pollinators actually visit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot every flower feeds a bee. Heavily bred double blooms often hide their nectar behind extra petals, so the workhorses of a pollinator garden are simple, open flowers backed by nectar rich natives. Plan a relay rather than one big spring flush: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/french-lavender-lavandula-dentata\"\u003eFrench Lavender\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003eLavandula dentata\u003c\/em\u003e) flowers most of the year in mild climates, crepe myrtles own high summer from December to March, and banksias carry nectar into the cooler months when little else is open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen think in layers. Groundcovers such as native violet and seaside daisy feed insects at ankle height, shrubs like westringia, murraya and rosemary hold the middle storey, and one flowering tree outweighs a whole bed of perennials: a mature Coast Banksia (\u003cem\u003eBanksia integrifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) or Ivory Curl Tree carries many thousands of flowers at once. Many of the best performers here double as \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003efragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e, murraya and star jasmine among them, so the garden works on the nose as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccept one honest trade off before you buy: a pollinator garden is never perfectly tidy. Seaside daisy self seeds, Brisbane Golden Wattle races up but lives only 15 to 20 years, and any hedge clipped hard every few weeks barely flowers at all. Decide where you can let things loosen up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere bee and butterfly friendly plants work hardest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePut them where the pollination pays: beside vegetable beds and under fruit trees, where better fruit set is the immediate reward, and along paths and borders where you will actually see the traffic. In tropical and subtropical gardens, Golden Penda, Ivory Curl Tree, murraya and Lemon Scented Myrtle flower generously in the warmth, though Golden Penda is frost tender and stays north. In cooler southern gardens, lean on the frost hardy core: Coast Banksia, Brisbane Golden Wattle, westringia, Snowstorm Melaleuca, liriope and seaside daisy all cope with frost, and star jasmine climbs through every zone. In dry inland and Mediterranean gardens around Adelaide and Perth, lavender, rosemary and westringia deliver nectar on very little summer water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing for a pollinator border\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in drifts of three to five of one species rather than singles. Bees tend to work one flower type at a time, so a block of a single plant gets visited far more than a scatter of everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow flowering hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e French Lavender and Tuscan Blue rosemary at 60cm apart, Westringia 'Zena' at 600mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Liriope 'Evergreen Giant' at 40cm centres, seaside daisy at 40cm in full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Native violet at 300mm spacings in moist shade, with edible flowers as a bonus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering screens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Murraya and Snowstorm Melaleuca at 1m apart, Brisbane Golden Wattle at 2m for fast cover, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/star-jasmine-trachelospermum-jasminoides\"\u003eStar Jasmine\u003c\/a\u003e at 1m spacings along a fence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ivory Curl Tree at 3m spacings for an avenue; give a Coast Banksia room for a 5m spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost bee and butterfly friendly plants want six hours of sun, deep watering twice a week through the first summer and 75mm of mulch. Leave one sunny patch of bare, undisturbed soil somewhere out of the way, because most Australian native bees nest in the ground, not in hives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare that keeps the nectar flowing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe single biggest favour you can do pollinators is putting the sprays away. Systemic insecticides move into nectar and pollen and undo everything the flowers achieve, so spot treat pests with horticultural oil, never spray anything that is in flower, and accept a few chewed leaves as the price of butterflies, since caterpillars have to eat something. Trim flowering shrubs lightly after each flush rather than clipping hard on a schedule, feed natives with a low phosphorus native fertiliser in spring, and set out a shallow dish of water with a few pebbles for bees to land on in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich plants flower for the longest?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrench Lavender is the standout, flowering most of the year in mild climates, and crepe myrtles hold their colour from December to March. Add banksias and wattles for the cooler months and the calendar is close to covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need Australian natives to help native bees?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mixed garden serves the widest range. Australia has well over a thousand native bee species and many forage happily on lavender and rosemary, but the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eAustralian native range\u003c\/a\u003e offers the flower shapes and flowering times local species evolved with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill these plants bring bees too close to the pool or back door?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBees working flowers are foraging, not defending a hive, and stings in the open garden are rare. If you want a buffer, plant the heaviest bee magnets such as lavender and citrus away from doorways and the pool edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo the same plants attract birds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften, and the overlap is worth using. Coast Banksia, wattles and melaleucas feed honeyeaters as well as insects, and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003ebird attracting plants\u003c\/a\u003e collection picks up where the pollinator list ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does delivery work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything here is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and no minimum order. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mock-orange-murraya-paniculata","title":"Mock Orange - Murraya paniculata","description":"\u003cp\u003eMock orange (\u003cem\u003eMurraya paniculata\u003c\/em\u003e) is the hedge most Australian gardeners reach for when they want something other than a lilly pilly. It grows to about 3m tall and 2.5m wide unpruned, holds glossy leaves right down to ground level, and flushes white orange blossom scented flowers through the warm months. Planted a metre apart it closes into a solid hedge in two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance that carries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers open in flushes after warm rain, several times between spring and autumn, and the scent reaches well beyond the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt responds to shears.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every trim thickens it, which is why it is the standard choice for formal hedges, topiary balls and clipped standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense and quick to close.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine foliage means the base never goes bare, and at 1m spacing it reads as a hedge by the second season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles heat, humidity and dry spells, so a settled hedge is not a watering commitment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoundary and formal hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart centre to centre for a dense clipped hedge, or 1.5m apart for a looser informal screen. Most gardeners hold theirs at 1.5m to 2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnywhere you walk past it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Front paths, entries, courtyards, bedroom windows and outdoor seating. Scent is wasted at the back fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It shapes cleanly into balls and cones, and grows well in a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne honest caution.\u003c\/strong\u003e Birds spread the berries, and in parts of coastal Queensland it has naturalised into bushland. Clip after each flowering flush if you garden near bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing mock orange in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering and the densest growth. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes light frost only, so in cold winter gardens around Canberra, Melbourne and Adelaide give it a sheltered north facing spot or a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e It needs free draining soil and will not sit wet, so dig compost through heavy clay or plant on a raised mound. Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, then taper off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed with a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and again in midsummer. Tip prune after each flowering flush to build density, and cut a leggy hedge back hard in late winter. It shoots readily from old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant ships from tubestock and 140mm pots through to 500mm, plus advanced stock from 25L to 200L. Tubestock is the sensible way to plant a long run: it arrives at 15cm to 30cm tall and catches larger stock within two seasons. The 200mm to 400mm sizes arrive around knee height, and 45L and above gives close to an instant hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are trimmed and packed for transit, so expect some leaf drop on arrival. Water them the day they land, then plant. New growth usually starts within three to four weeks in the warmer months. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/care-guide-mock-orange\"\u003eMock orange care guide: hedging, pruning and varieties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eBrowse all hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/min-a-min-mock-orange-murraya-paniculata-min-a-min\"\u003eMin a Min, the dwarf murraya for hedges under 1m\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eMore fragrant plants for paths and entries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart, centre to centre, which is ten plants for a ten metre run. Widen to 1.5m for an informal screen with visible gaps between plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it get, and can I keep it shorter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnpruned it reaches about 3m tall and 2.5m wide. It clips to any height between roughly 1m and 3m, and for a hedge under 1m the dwarf form is the better plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a cold climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tolerates light frost only, so in cold winter districts it is marginal in open ground. A large pot in a sheltered spot, or a position against a warm wall, works far better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643703034175,"sku":"MUR-PAN-tube","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140104180031,"sku":"MUR-PAN-140MM-P10","price":162.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140104212799,"sku":"MUR-PAN-200MM-P6","price":153.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140104147263,"sku":"MUR-PAN-300MM","price":138.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140104245567,"sku":"MUR-PAN-400MM","price":270.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140104114495,"sku":"MUR-PAN-500MM","price":633.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":48944537534783,"sku":"MUR-PAN-100L","price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600mm","offer_id":55100277588287,"sku":"MUR-PAN-600MM","price":673.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"650mm","offer_id":55100277621055,"sku":"MUR-PAN-650MM","price":884.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51637683847487,"sku":"MUR-PAN-200L","price":1443.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Mock-Orange-Murraya-paniculata.png?v=1768454562"},{"product_id":"butterfly-bush-gaura-lindheimeri","title":"Butterfly Bush - Gaura lindheimeri","description":"\u003cp\u003eButterfly Bush (\u003cem\u003eGaura lindheimeri\u003c\/em\u003e) fills the front of a bed with clouds of small white and pink flowers that hover on fine wands and move with every breeze, which is exactly how it earned the name. It grows about 80cm tall and 60cm wide, shrugs off heat, frost and dry spells, and keeps producing fresh flowers right through the warm months. For softness and movement per dollar, few perennials come close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers that keep coming.\u003c\/strong\u003e New buds open along the wands for months on end, so the display refreshes itself instead of peaking for a fortnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement in the garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine stems sway in any breeze, softening paving, gravel and hard edges the way ornamental grasses do, but with flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is frost hardy, drought tolerant and heat tolerant, a rare combination that suits most of the country.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA magnet for bees and butterflies.\u003c\/strong\u003e The open flowers feed pollinators all season, which every vegie patch nearby appreciates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can edge paths and lawns where animals brush past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Run it along a path or the front of a bed at 50cm spacing, where the flower wands can lean over the edge and blur the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drifts of five or more plants, each 50cm apart, give the misty meadow effect that single plants only hint at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It flowers happily in a large pot in full sun, and the spill of wands over the rim suits courtyards and balconies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage and reflected heat mimic its natural home, so rockery pockets grow compact, heavy flowering plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Butterfly Bush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always: shade stretches it thin and halves the flowers. It performs in subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, and being frost hardy it sails through cold winters. Only the wet tropics are a poor fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any soil that drains freely, from sand to improved clay. It resents standing water around the crown, so raise the bed slightly in heavy ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. A light feed with a complete fertiliser in spring is all it needs; rich feeding produces floppy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the whole plant back to about 15cm in late winter to keep it dense and youthful, and shear spent wands lightly through the season to trigger the next flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButterfly Bush is sold as tube stock and in 140mm packs of 10, the pack being the easy way to plant a drift or edge in one order. Plants may arrive between flushes or freshly trimmed, which is normal for a perennial and sets them up to bush out. In warm soil they settle within a fortnight and flower in their first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/perennial-plants-for-a-cottage-garden\"\u003ePerennials that build a cottage garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eMore bee and butterfly friendly plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003ePlants that suit mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seaside-daisy-erigeron-karvinskianus\"\u003eSeaside Daisy, a matching soft groundcover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same butterfly bush as buddleja?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Buddleja is a large shrub also sold under that common name. This is gaura, a fine stemmed perennial under a metre tall, named for flowers that look like hovering butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep it flowering for longer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShear the spent wands back by about a third once a flush fades. New wands follow within weeks, and plants in full sun with lean soil repeat the cycle all season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I cut it back in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, hard. Take the whole clump down to about 15cm in late winter. It regrows from the base into a tighter, heavier flowering plant than one left uncut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat spacing for a mass planting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFifty centimetres between plants. Close enough that the wands weave into one continuous drift, far enough that each clump keeps good airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44129605189951,"sku":"GAU-LIN-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140104868159,"sku":"GAU-LIN-140MM-P10","price":196.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100278702399,"sku":"GAU-LIN-200MM-P6","price":252.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Butterfly-Bush-Gaura-lindheimeri.png?v=1766221982"},{"product_id":"assorted-rose-rosa-spp","title":"Assorted Rose - Rosa spp.","description":"\u003cp\u003eAssorted Rose (\u003cem\u003eRosa\u003c\/em\u003e spp.) is a mixed selection of bush roses supplied in a pack of six, growing to roughly 1.2m tall and 1m wide. Because the varieties are not named you are buying a mixed border rather than a matched row, which is what most gardeners want along a fence or through a cottage bed. Expect fragrance, repeat flowering through the warm months, and colour across the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA mixed border in one purchase.\u003c\/strong\u003e Six plants, a spread of colours, and none of the work of choosing individual varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance you can plant near a path.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bush roses hold their scent at nose height, which a climber or a tall hedge rose does not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepeat flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e With deadheading and a summer feed they flower in waves from spring through to late autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTougher than their reputation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant and drought tolerant once established, growing in climates from cool temperate through to arid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Roses are not toxic to cats or dogs, though the thorns are worth siting away from a dog run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a continuous flowering border. At that spacing the bushes touch without trapping still air between them, which keeps the foliage clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and feature beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e A group of three in a front bed carries more colour over a season than almost any shrub of the same size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm pot per plant works on a sunny courtyard or balcony, with a good mix and reliable watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing roses in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Six hours of direct sun is the minimum, and morning sun is best because it dries the foliage early. Roses grow through warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean, subtropical and arid gardens, and they are frost hardy. In humid subtropical summers expect more black spot, so airflow matters more there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well drained soil enriched with compost and aged manure. Roses are hungry, and a bed prepared properly repays the effort for a decade. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in dry weather, watering the soil rather than the leaves. Feed a complete rose fertiliser after the winter prune, after the first flush, and once more in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e The main prune is in winter while the plants are bare: take each bush back by a third to a half, remove dead and crossing wood, and open the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are supplied in 200mm pots in packs of six, as established young bushes rather than bare rooted sticks. Varieties are assorted, so the six plants you receive will differ in colour and habit, and we cannot guarantee a specific variety or shade. If a matched row is what you need, choose a named variety instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoses are deciduous, so a winter delivery may arrive with few leaves. That is normal, and the plants are simply dormant. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect strong growth in the first spring, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/roses\"\u003erose collection\u003c\/a\u003e for named varieties and colours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/pruning-for-beginners-a-simple-guide-to-get-started\"\u003ePruning for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e covers the winter cut back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003efragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e for a path or entry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/most-fragrant-plants-a-guide-to-aromatic-gardening\"\u003ePlanning a garden for scent\u003c\/a\u003e across the seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I choose the colours?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is an assorted pack, so the varieties supplied vary with what is in production at the time. Order from our rose collection if you need a specific colour or named variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart for a border or mass planting. Closer than that and airflow drops between the bushes, which encourages black spot in humid weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre roses safe around dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foliage and flowers are not toxic to cats or dogs. The thorns are the real hazard, so plant them away from a run or a path a dog uses at speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44129703166271,"sku":"ROS-SPP-200MM-P6","price":343.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Assorted-Rose-Rosa-spp.jpg?v=1741857780"},{"product_id":"french-lavender-lavandula-dentata","title":"French Lavender - Lavandula dentata","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrench Lavender (\u003cem\u003eLavandula dentata\u003c\/em\u003e) is the lavender that keeps flowering when the others have stopped. It forms a rounded bush about 1m tall and 1m wide, clothed in grey green leaves with toothed edges, and in a mild climate it carries soft purple spikes for most of the year rather than in one short burst. The scent is resinous rather than sweet, and it forgives heat, salt wind and poor soil far better than English lavender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers for months, not weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e In warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens the purple spikes come and go almost year round, heaviest from late winter into summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe toughest of the common lavenders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant, salt tolerant and content in poor stony soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA low hedge without constant shearing.\u003c\/strong\u003e One cut a year keeps a 60cm to 80cm informal hedge tight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees and butterflies work it constantly.\u003c\/strong\u003e The long flowering window makes it one of the most useful plants you can add for pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a low informal hedge along a path or the front of a bed. At that spacing the bushes touch without crowding, and air still moves between them, which matters more for lavender than for most plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a dry bank or gravel slope, plant in drifts at 60cm to 80cm centres. Few plants handle a hot unirrigated slope this well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 300mm pot with a gritty free draining mix suits it, and a pot is the only sensible way to grow it in a humid climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing French Lavender in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and open air movement. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, which covers Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and the inland. It takes light frost only, so hard frosting districts want a sheltered north facing position. In the humid subtropics and tropics it is short lived at best, because summer humidity brings on rot. In Brisbane or Darwin, use a raised pot with sharp drainage and expect two or three years from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and lean. Do not enrich the bed. Heavy clay is the most common cause of failure, so mound the position 200mm to 300mm and mix in coarse sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly for the first two months, then only in extended dry spells. Overwatering kills far more lavender than drought does. A light dressing of lime every second year in acidic soil does more good than fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim by a third after the main flush, cutting into green growth only. Lavender does not reliably reshoot from bare grey wood, so never cut into the woody base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in two sizes: tube stock and 140mm pots in packs of ten. Both are young plants, which is deliberate, because lavender establishes quickly and small plants settle in better than large ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect flowers within the first season and full size in about two years. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. One note for pet owners: lavender is listed as toxic to cats and dogs if eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/most-fragrant-plants-a-guide-to-aromatic-gardening\"\u003eBuilding a garden around fragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eBrowse drought tolerant plants for dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/creating-a-beautiful-cottage-garden-in-australia-insiders-guide\"\u003ePlanning an Australian cottage garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from English lavender?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrench Lavender has toothed grey leaves, flowers over a far longer season and copes much better with heat and humidity. English lavender has a sweeter perfume and better cold tolerance but a short flowering window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did my last lavender die after two years?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always drainage or pruning. Wet feet in winter rot the roots, and an untrimmed plant goes woody and splits open. Mound the soil, water sparingly, and trim a third off each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need for a border?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 60cm spacing, allow about seventeen plants for every 10m of edging. A pack of ten covers roughly 6m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44129760543039,"sku":"LAV-DEN-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140105589055,"sku":"LAV-DEN-140MM-P10","price":166.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100280471871,"sku":"LAV-DEN-300MM","price":250.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/French-Lavender-Lavandula-dentata.png?v=1742471755"},{"product_id":"iceberg-floribunda-rose-rosa-iceberg","title":"Iceberg Floribunda Rose - Rosa 'Iceberg'","description":"\u003cp\u003eIceberg Floribunda Rose (\u003cem\u003eRosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Iceberg') is Australia's most planted rose, and it holds that position for good reasons. It grows to about 1.5m tall and 1.2m wide, carrying clusters of clean white blooms almost continuously from spring through to late autumn, with a light sweet scent up close. For a rose it is remarkably undemanding: no spray program, just sun and a hard prune in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers for most of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of white blooms come in flushes from spring to late autumn, and in mild gardens it barely stops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe easiest rose to grow well.\u003c\/strong\u003e Good natural disease resistance and tolerance of heat, drought and frost, without the spray routine older roses demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite works everywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e It sits with any colour scheme and reads clearly at dusk in a way coloured roses do not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly and good for pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, and the open blooms bring in bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a flowering hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a white flowering hedge that closes into a continuous band by the second season, pruned in one pass along the row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a bed of three, five or more at 1m centres the flush effect is far stronger than from one plant. Underplant with lavender to hide the bare lower stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant to a pot 400mm or wider in quality potting mix, or a sunny bed with air moving around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Iceberg roses in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, six hours minimum, with good air movement to keep the foliage dry. It performs across subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi-arid gardens, which is most of the country. In humid subtropical summers expect some black spot on the lower leaves; clear the dropped foliage from underneath and the plant recovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well drained ground enriched with compost and aged manure before planting. Roses are hungry, and the difference between average soil and prepared soil shows in the flower count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in hot weather, watering the soil rather than the leaves. Feed a complete rose fertiliser in early spring, after the first flush, and in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune hard in winter, taking the bush back by a third to a half and removing old, twiggy and inward growing wood. Cut spent clusters back to the first five leaflet leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rose is sold in two sizes, both as multi packs: 200mm pots in packs of six and 250mm pots in packs of three. Both are container grown and in active growth rather than bare rooted, so they can be planted at any time of year. The pack sizes suit the way Iceberg is usually used, in a hedge or mass planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect some leaf drop and a few bent stems after transit, which is normal for a rose in leaf. Cut back anything damaged and water it in well. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/roses\"\u003eCompare the full rose range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eHow to choose edging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eBrowse other plants safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eBee and butterfly plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row gives a solid white flowering hedge by the second season. For a denser, lower band, 800mm works, though it tightens air movement and slows pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really flower all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClose to it in mild gardens. Flowering comes in flushes from spring to late autumn, roughly six weeks apart. Cold winters give it a genuine rest, while subtropical gardens often see a few blooms even in July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, roses are not toxic to cats or dogs. The only real risk is the thorns, so keep that in mind if you have a dog that pushes through garden beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44194007318847,"sku":"ROS-SPP-ICE-200MM-P6","price":410.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140105785663,"sku":"ROS-SPP-ICE-250MM-P3","price":392.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Iceberg-Floribunda-Rose-Rosa-Iceberg.jpg?v=1741857793"},{"product_id":"river-garden-white-agapanthus-agapanthus-river-garden-white","title":"River Garden White Agapanthus - Agapanthus 'River Garden White'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRiver Garden White Agapanthus (\u003cem\u003eAgapanthus\u003c\/em\u003e 'River Garden White') is the edging plant for a driveway, a coastal fence line or any long bed you would rather not fuss over. It forms a strappy clump about 80cm tall and 60cm wide, topped through summer with clean white globes on straight stems. Once established it copes with drought, heat, salt spray and frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite reads cleanly at a distance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue agapanthus disappears into a green bed from the street, while the white globes hold their shape and lift a dark border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt survives what most perennials will not.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant and salt tolerant, so it handles a hot driveway strip or an exposed coastal block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructure all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The strappy foliage holds the edge of a bed through winter, long after the flowers are done.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees and butterflies work it hard.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each globe carries dozens of small trumpets, open for weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart for a continuous run. At that spacing the clumps knit into an unbroken band within two seasons and there is no bare soil left to weed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and heat tolerance make it one of the few plants that looks presentable along a hot concrete edge or a beachside fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It flowers better slightly root bound, so a 400mm pot carries a clump for years on little more than a feed each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing River Garden White Agapanthus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the most flower spikes. It performs across warm temperate, cool temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens, and is frost hardy in cold southern districts, where the foliage looks tired by late winter before shooting again in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost any soil that drains. Heavy clay that stays wet through winter will rot the crowns, so raise the bed or work coarse compost through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. A handful of complete fertiliser in early spring is enough for a season of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spent stems at the base once flowering finishes, both for tidiness and to stop seed setting. Divide congested clumps every four or five years in autumn or early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety.\u003c\/strong\u003e The sap irritates skin, so wear gloves when dividing or cutting back, and the plant is toxic if eaten. Think twice if small children or foliage chewing pets use the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold in 140mm pots in packs of ten and 200mm pots in packs of six, which suits the way it is normally used: in numbers, along a run. Each plant arrives as an established young clump rather than a single fan, and it usually will not flower in its first season while the roots take hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a full display from the second summer and a solid band by the third. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/agapanthus\"\u003eagapanthus range\u003c\/a\u003e to compare colours and heights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003echoosing edging plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003esalt tolerant plants for coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare options for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003emass planting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants 40cm apart for a continuous mass planting or border. For individual clumps with space between them, 60cm suits better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough summer, with the main flush from December to February, a little earlier in subtropical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it set seed and spread?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can if spent heads are left on. Cut the stems at the base as soon as flowering finishes and the problem does not arise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Agapanthus is toxic if eaten and the sap irritates skin, so choose something else if you have a dog that chews plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-nnm=\"wa-weed-warning\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Australia: this plant is listed as an environmental weed in WA, where it escapes from gardens into bushland. We do not recommend it for WA gardens. 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Large conical heads open creamy white in early summer, then shift through pink to a strong ruby red as the season goes on. It settles at about 1.5m tall and 1.2m wide, which keeps it in scale with a suburban bed or a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne shrub, three colours.\u003c\/strong\u003e The heads open creamy white, age through soft pink and finish deep red, holding on the bush for months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes more sun than a mophead.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a panicle type it flowers well in full sun in cooler districts, where big leaf hydrangeas wilt by lunchtime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe colour is stable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike blue and pink mopheads, panicle hydrangeas do not change with soil pH, so what you see is what you get.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and wind tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles cold southern winters unprotected, and the stems hold heavy heads upright in an exposed spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn colour to finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage turns before it drops, extending the display past the flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant carries a bed on its own from December through to autumn. Give it 1.2m of clear width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.2m apart for a full run. The shrubs meet without crowding, and the colour shift moves across the whole planting at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider holds it closer to 1m. Be realistic about watering, because a potted hydrangea needs a drink most days in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Diamond Rouge Hydrangea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e This suits cool temperate and warm temperate gardens: Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide, Hobart, the tablelands, Perth and coastal New South Wales. Cooler districts can give it full sun. Where afternoons are hot, morning sun with afternoon shade is safer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moisture retentive and well drained. Dig compost through the bed before planting and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the stems. Soil pH does not affect flower colour here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e A thirsty shrub that tells you loudly when dry, wilting in the heat and recovering overnight. Deep soak two or three times a week through summer. Feed a slow release fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the key difference from a mophead. Panicle hydrangeas flower on new wood, so prune in late winter while bare, cutting last season's stems back by a third to a half.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 200mm pots sold in packs of six and 250mm pots sold in packs of three. Both arrive as young branched plants rather than the shoulder height shrubs you see in a display garden, and both reach full size in roughly two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing to expect: this is a deciduous shrub, so an order arriving in winter will be bare sticks with visible buds, and that is a healthy dormant plant rather than a dead one. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a proper display in the second season, backed by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/hydrangeas-colour-and-growth\"\u003eUnderstanding hydrangea colour and growth\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydrangeas\"\u003eBrowse the full hydrangea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eShrubs and trees with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants suited to partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All hydrangeas contain compounds toxic to cats and dogs if the leaves or flowers are eaten, typically causing vomiting and stomach upset. Plant it out of reach of a pet that chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate winter, while it is still bare, cutting the previous season's stems back by a third to a half. It flowers on new wood, so this is the opposite of a big leaf hydrangea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I change the flowers to blue?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, and that is a good thing here. Panicle hydrangeas are not pH responsive, so no soil treatment will shift them. 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The purple pea flowers keep coming almost year round in mild climates, held over dense green foliage that shapes itself with barely any help. For fast, reliable colour along a border, a driveway or a coastal fence, very little beats it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers most of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e In frost free and mild gardens there is rarely a month without purple bloom, with the heaviest flushes in spring and autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and self shaping.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 1m by 1m it fills its space and stops, so it works in places a full size polygala would swamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick to perform.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is fast growing and flowers young, giving you a furnished, blooming border within its first year or two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for tough spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established, comfortable in heat, and salt tolerant enough for coastal gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA magnet for pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies work the flowers through every flush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and low hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a continuous low flowering hedge along a path, driveway or garden bed edge. It closes ranks quickly and stays in scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blocked out at the same 60cm spacing it makes a low maintenance carpet of colour for banks and broad beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits containers on sunny patios, and its salt tolerance makes it a dependable choice within reach of sea wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Dwarf Sweet Pea Shrub in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings the most flower; light afternoon shade is tolerated. It thrives in subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean climates and does well in milder cool temperate gardens. It handles light frost only, so in cold inland districts give it a warm sheltered wall or grow it in a pot you can move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil of almost any type. It resents wet feet, so raise the bed slightly on heavy clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first summer, then taper right off; established plants cope on rainfall in most districts. A light feed of complete fertiliser in spring keeps the flushes coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly after each main flush to keep the ball tight and encourage the next round of flowers. No deadheading is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Little Bibi as tube stock and in 140mm pots, with the 140mm size supplied as a pack of 10 sized for border and hedge runs. Tubes are small young plants that establish rapidly; 140mm plants are already branching and often carrying flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing fast growing, it makes up size quickly once planted, and you can expect a furnished edge by the end of the first warm season. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/low-maintenance-shrubs-for-aussie-gardens\"\u003eLow maintenance shrubs for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing the perfect edging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs\"\u003eBrowse our full shrub range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-plants-for-coastal-gardeners-top-picks-for-2025\"\u003eThe best plants for coastal gardeners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants 60cm apart in a single row. At that spacing Little Bibi knits into a continuous low hedge within a couple of seasons while each plant keeps its rounded shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast. It is one of the quicker small shrubs to establish, usually reaching its mature 1m frame inside two to three years and flowering from its first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes light frost only. Occasional light frosts mark the foliage but plants recover; in districts with regular hard frosts, plant it against a warm wall or keep it in a container under cover through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it grow well in pots?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Give it a container 300mm wide or better with free draining mix and a sunny spot, and water more often than you would in the ground. Potted plants flower just as generously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-nnm=\"wa-weed-warning\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Australia: this plant is listed as an environmental weed in WA, where it escapes from gardens into bushland. We do not recommend it for WA gardens. 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It is nearly thornless, which makes picking and pruning a far better job than the old types, and it crops close to year round rather than in one heavy autumn flush. A tree in open ground reaches about 4m tall and 3m wide, while grafted dwarf stock holds nearer 2m, which is why so many end up in pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit almost all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e A main winter to spring crop plus scattered fruit the rest of the year, so there is usually a lemon on the tree when you want one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNearly thornless.\u003c\/strong\u003e You can reach into the canopy to pick or prune without gloves and long sleeves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf pollinating.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree is all you need, with no second variety and no waiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e It fruits happily in a container, one of the few genuinely productive plants for a balcony, and the fragrant blossom keeps bees busy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 500mm or larger with a premium mix rated for citrus. A potted Eureka needs more water and feed than one in the ground, but it crops reliably and can be moved out of frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Six hours of direct sun is the requirement. A north or west facing wall gives reflected warmth that lifts fruit quality noticeably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e In the ground allow a 3m circle of clear space and keep lawn out from under the canopy: citrus roots are shallow and lose out to grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Eureka Lemon in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, minimum six hours, with shelter from wind. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, so Brisbane, Sydney, Perth and Adelaide are comfortable, and it handles humidity and salt air. Light frost only, though, so in Melbourne, Canberra and cold inland districts grow it in a pot against a warm wall and cover it on frosty nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above all else. Citrus will not tolerate waterlogging, so on clay plant on a mound 300mm high. Mulch 75mm deep and clear of the trunk, because collar rot is the most common killer of backyard citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in warm weather. Citrus are hungry: apply a dedicated citrus fertiliser in late winter, mid spring and late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light work only. Remove shoots below the graft, thin crossing branches to open the centre, and shorten whippy growth after the main harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in five sizes: 250mm packs of three, single 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots, and 100L specimens. The 300mm and 400mm sizes suit a garden bed or a large pot, and the 100L trees arrive with a formed head, often with fruit already set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a quiet first season while the roots establish, then a worthwhile crop in year one to two from a 400mm plant. Plants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. Note for pet owners: citrus foliage and oils are toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lemon-tree-care-guide\"\u003eThe full lemon tree care guide for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003eCompare every citrus variety we grow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse fruit trees for the backyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow soon will it fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually one to two years from a 300mm or 400mm plant, sooner from a 100L tree already carrying fruit. 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It gives balcony and courtyard gardeners the whole lemon tree experience, perfumed white blossom, glossy foliage and a steady supply of fruit, in a plant that never needs a backyard. In warm climates it flowers and fruits in overlapping waves for much of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA real lemon harvest from a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sized fruit on a compact plant, enough for the kitchen from a single well fed tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for small spaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 2m it suits balconies, courtyards and narrow beds where a standard lemon would swallow the space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlossom you can smell across the patio.\u003c\/strong\u003e The white flowers carry classic citrus perfume and keep bees and butterflies busy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in most of Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives from the tropics through subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat without effort.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dwarf habit stays naturally compact, needing only a light tidy after fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its natural home. Start in a 40cm to 50cm pot with premium potting mix, in your sunniest spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun, a pot and regular feeding are the whole recipe; the perfume does the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall garden beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e In the ground it makes a productive feature by a path or kitchen door, where picking is easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Lemonicious Lemon in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Six or more hours of sun for real fruit. It handles heat and humidity well and takes light frost only, so in frost prone districts grow it in a pot you can shift under cover for winter, which is exactly what it was bred for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and rich. In pots, premium citrus or all purpose mix; in ground, dig through compost and plant slightly proud on clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus in pots are hungry and thirsty. Water deeply whenever the top few centimetres dry out, daily in summer heat, and feed with a citrus fertiliser in early spring, midsummer and early autumn. Inconsistent water is the usual cause of fruit drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal: remove any shoots from below the graft, tidy after harvest, and thin heavy fruit set on young trees so branches strengthen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemonicious ships in 200mm pots in packs of 6, with 140mm packs of 10 and 250mm packs of 3 grown to order at times and shown as backorder; we confirm timing with you before anything ships. The multi-plant packs suit a productive balcony rail, a run of matched pots or splitting an order with neighbours. Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95,. Young trees usually flower within their first year with you; let the plant size up before carrying a full crop. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lemon-tree-care-guide\"\u003eLemon tree care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lemon-trees\"\u003eBrowse all lemon trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003eCompare the full citrus range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003eMore plants for balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big are the lemons on a dwarf tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull size. Dwarfing affects the tree, not the fruit, so you get normal juicy lemons on a plant a third the size of a standard tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many lemons will I get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature, well fed Lemonicious in a large pot commonly carries dozens of fruit a year in warm climates, often with flowers and fruit on the tree at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves yellowing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn pots it is nearly always hunger or waterlogging. Feed with citrus fertiliser, check the pot drains freely, and new growth should flush green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus foliage and skin oils are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so position the pot out of reach of determined nibblers. The fruit on your bench is not the issue; the plant itself is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":44774546080063,"sku":"CIT-LIM-LEM-140MM-P10","price":529.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44207397863743,"sku":"CIT-LIM-LEM-200MM-P6","price":326.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140106506559,"sku":"CIT-LIM-LEM-250MM-P3","price":356.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Lemonicious-Lemon-Tree-Citrus-limon-Lemonicious_b3d2122e.png?v=1768454690"},{"product_id":"meyer-lemon-tree-citrus-meyeri","title":"Meyer Lemon Tree - Citrus × meyeri","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Meyer Lemon (\u003cem\u003eCitrus\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003emeyeri\u003c\/em\u003e) is Australia's favourite backyard lemon for good reason: a naturally compact 3m tree that carries thin skinned, sweeter than standard lemons through the cooler months, often flowering and fruiting at the same time. A cross between a lemon and a mandarin, it is the hardiest of the common citrus, cropping happily from Cairns courtyards to frost edged Melbourne gardens, and it thrives in a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA gentler lemon.\u003c\/strong\u003e Meyer fruit is juicier and less acidic than a Eureka, smooth skinned and gold tinted, brilliant for drinks, dressings and desserts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe hardiest citrus.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles cold snaps that damage other lemons, which is why it is the default choice for southern and inland gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and non invasive.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 3m tall with well behaved roots, safe near paths and easily netted or picked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed blossom, then fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Waves of scented white flowers keep bees busy and the fruit coming for months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot perfect.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a 50cm to 60cm container it becomes a productive feature for a sunny balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a feature tree near the kitchen door, it earns its spot in fruit and fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, premium potting mix and regular feeding are the entire recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooler districts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Against a warm north facing wall a Meyer crops where no other lemon will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Meyer Lemon in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Six or more hours of sun. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and cool temperate climates; it takes light frost once established, with young trees appreciating a cover on freezing nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and enriched with compost, or premium citrus mix in pots. Plant slightly proud on clay soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus are hungry: water deeply whenever the topsoil dries, and feed with citrus fertiliser in early spring, midsummer and early autumn. Even moisture prevents fruit drop and skin splitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light only: remove shoots below the graft, dead wood and crossing branches after harvest, and thin heavy crops on young trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeyer lemons are grown to order in tube and 400mm sizes and currently show as backorder: we confirm timing with you before anything is charged or shipped. Tubes are the patient, economical route; 400mm trees arrive close to fruiting age. Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95,. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. Expect first meaningful fruit within one to two seasons from a 400mm tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lemon-tree-care-guide\"\u003eLemon tree care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lemon-trees\"\u003eBrowse all lemon trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003eCompare the full citrus range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes a Meyer different from a normal lemon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParentage. The mandarin in its background makes the fruit sweeter, thinner skinned and less acidic, and the tree smaller and hardier. Purists keep a Eureka for sharpness; households live off the Meyer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMainly through autumn and winter, with flowers and fruit often on the tree together, and scattered fruit almost year round in warm climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my tree dropping small fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome natural shedding of excess fruit is normal. Heavy drop usually means uneven watering or hunger; mulch, water deeply and keep the feeding calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit in your kitchen is fine, but citrus foliage and skin oils are not safe for cats and dogs to chew, so position pots away from determined nibblers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51640517558591,"sku":"CIT-MEY-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44207446524223,"sku":"CIT-MEY-400MM","price":418.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Meyer-Lemon-Tree-Citrus-x-meyeri.png?v=1742471819"},{"product_id":"society-garlic-tulbaghia-violacea","title":"Society Garlic - Tulbaghia violacea","description":"\u003cp\u003eSociety Garlic (\u003cem\u003eTulbaghia violacea\u003c\/em\u003e) is a grassy clumping perennial that flowers for most of the year and asks for almost nothing in return. The foliage sits at about 30cm, with mauve flower stems standing to roughly 60cm, and each clump spreads to about 40cm. Crush a leaf and it smells of garlic, which is where the name comes from, and that scent keeps most grazing animals away from a border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers when little else does.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mauve clusters appear from spring through to autumn, and in mild gardens carry on into winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard to kill.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat and salt tolerant and happy in poor soil, so it holds the strip beside a driveway that defeats everything else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA neat, permanent edge.\u003c\/strong\u003e The clumps stay tight rather than running, so a border planted once stays where you put it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible for the cook.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves and flowers can be chopped into salads and eggs as a mild garlic substitute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart for a continuous border. At that spacing the clumps meet in one season and give a clean line along a path or driveway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 30cm spacing works across a bed, giving about eleven plants per square metre and a low sea of grey green foliage with flowers held above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e It thrives in a shallow pot or between rocks, where sharp drainage suits it and the flower stems have something to rise against.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing society garlic in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering, though it accepts a few hours of shade. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, and is frost hardy, so cold southern districts are within range. Foliage may brown off after a heavy frost and returns in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is the only real requirement, and it performs in poor or coastal sand. On clay, raise the bed 150mm and add coarse compost. Mulch lightly, away from the crowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, after which it lives on rainfall in most gardens. A light dose of complete fertiliser in early spring is all it needs; rich feeding gives leaves at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Snap off spent flower stems at the base to keep it blooming. Every three or four years, lift the clumps in early spring, split them and replant, which restores flowering once a mature clump crowds itself out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes. Tubes are the value choice for a long border or a mass planting, and they fill out within a season. The 140mm pack of ten and the 200mm pack of six arrive as established clumps, which suits a shorter run where the line should read straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect roots to take within three to four weeks in warm weather, and flowers in the first full season. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing edging plants for a clean garden line\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/variegated-society-garlic-tulbaghia-violacea-variegata\"\u003eVariegated society garlic for a lighter edge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eBrowse edible plants for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003ePlants that bring in bees and butterflies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It belongs to the garlic and onion group, which is toxic to cats and dogs if eaten. Plant it away from areas where pets dig or graze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt clumps rather than runs, so it stays where it is planted. It can set seed in mild gardens, and removing spent flower stems prevents that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the whole garden smell of garlic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly when the leaves are crushed or cut. Walking past a border you will notice nothing, but mowing or brushing against it releases the scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44207500460351,"sku":"TUL-VIO-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140106539327,"sku":"TUL-VIO-140MM-P10","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140106572095,"sku":"TUL-VIO-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Society-Garlic-Tulbaghia-violacea.png?v=1766222028"},{"product_id":"variegated-society-garlic-tulbaghia-violacea-variegata","title":"Variegated Society Garlic - Tulbaghia violacea 'Variegata'","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated Society Garlic (\u003cem\u003eTulbaghia violacea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegata') earns its place twice over: cream and green striped foliage that lifts a dull border all year, and mauve pink flower heads through the warm months. It stays neat at about 40cm tall and 30cm across, and tolerates drought, heat, frost, salt and poor soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariegated foliage that works all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream edged leaves hold their pattern through every season, so the border keeps interest long after the flowers finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and predictable.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 40cm by 30cm it edges a path without ever needing to be cut back to size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, salt tolerant and content in poor soil, which covers most of the difficult spots in an Australian garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slender stems carry clusters of mauve to purple flowers over a long warm season, held clear above the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible for the kitchen.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves and flowers have a mild garlic flavour and stand in for garlic chives in salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart in a single row for a neat continuous edge. The clumps merge within a season or two into an unbroken variegated line, and the pale leaf margins lift a shaded path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blocks at 30cm centres are where this plant looks best, roughly eleven plants per square metre. A drift of variegated foliage reads as a deliberate decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries, pots and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage suits it, so rockeries and raised pockets are ideal. A pot 300mm or wider holds a clump for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing variegated society garlic in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun keeps the variegation crisp and the flowering heavy; part shade is tolerated but the clumps loosen and flower less. It suits warm temperate, subtropical, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid to semi-arid gardens, close to the whole country. It is frost hardy, though the foliage looks tired after a hard frost and freshens in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and not too rich. Sandy and gravelly soils are ideal, and it manages poor ground where little else will edge a path. On clay, plant into a raised bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer while the clump settles, then only in extended dry spells. A light application of complete slow release fertiliser in early spring keeps the leaf colour strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flower stems at the base as they finish, and tidy browned leaves in late winter. Divide congested clumps every three or four years in spring, the simplest way to get more plants for free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown in 140mm pots in packs of ten and 200mm pots in packs of six. Both are established clumps rather than seedlings, and buying in packs means enough plants to complete an edging run in one delivery. A pack of ten at 30cm spacing covers about 3m of border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrappy foliage travels well, though leaves may be creased in the box, which grows out within a few weeks. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, under our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. One thing to know: the leaves are edible for people, but this plant belongs to the onion and garlic family, which is toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/border-brilliance-low-growing-plant-ideas\"\u003eIdeas for low growing plants along a border\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eBrowse the full variegated foliage range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003eCompare plants suited to mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants for rockeries and dry banks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need per metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 30cm spacing, between three and four plants per metre of row. For a solid block, allow eleven per square metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really smell of garlic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly when the leaves are crushed, brushed hard or mown. Left alone the plant has no noticeable scent, and the flowers are faintly sweet rather than pungent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It belongs to the same group as onions and garlic, which is toxic to cats and dogs if eaten. Choose a different edging plant if your pet grazes garden foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44207546237247,"sku":"TUL-VIO-VAR-140MM-P10","price":193.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140106604863,"sku":"TUL-VIO-VAR-200MM-P6","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Variegated-Society-Garlic-Tulbaghia-violacea-Variegata.jpg?v=1741857821"},{"product_id":"kaffir-lime-tree-citrus-hystrix","title":"Kaffir Lime Tree - Citrus hystrix","description":"\u003cp\u003eKaffir Lime Tree (\u003cem\u003eCitrus hystrix\u003c\/em\u003e), also sold as makrut lime, is the citrus you grow for the leaves as much as the fruit. The glossy double lobed leaves are the backbone of Thai and Southeast Asian cooking, and one tree keeps a kitchen supplied all year, fresher than anything sold in a packet. It grows to about 3m tall and 2m wide in the ground and stays comfortably smaller in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves on demand.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh kaffir lime leaves lift curries, soups and marinades in a way dried leaves never do, and picking straight from the tree costs nothing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit with a purpose.\u003c\/strong\u003e The knobbly, deeply textured limes carry intense zest that defines authentic curry pastes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance from every part.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crushed leaves, white spring flowers and cut fruit all release that unmistakable citrus perfume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact enough for anywhere warm.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 3m by 2m, and smaller in a container, it fits courtyards and small gardens easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for the garden's pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e The scented flowers feed bees and butterflies through the flowering season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots on balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is one of the best citrus for container life. A large pot by a sunny door puts the leaves within arm's reach of the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its modest frame makes it an easy fit for a productive corner, and it earns its space better than a second lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in warm gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy foliage and sculptural fruit make it handsome enough to plant where it is seen, not hidden down the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Kaffir Lime Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, at least six hours a day. It thrives in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so in cooler climates grow it in a pot against a warm north facing wall and move it under cover when frosts threaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, free draining soil improved with compost. In pots, use a premium citrus or general potting mix, never garden soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the water steady, especially while flowering and fruiting, and mulch to hold moisture, keeping mulch off the trunk. Feed little and often through the warm months with a citrus fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvesting leaves is most of the pruning it needs. Beyond that, shape lightly in late winter and remove any shoots from below the graft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Kaffir Lime in 250mm pots as a pack of 3, and as single 300mm, 400mm and 500mm trees. The 300mm size is an established young tree ready to pick from lightly; the 400mm and 500mm trees carry real structure and reach harvest scale sooner. All are hardened, garden ready stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a brief sulk after transport, which is normal for citrus, then steady new growth in warm weather. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every tree is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-citrus-trees-in-your-aussie-backyard\"\u003eGrowing citrus trees in your Australian backyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003eBrowse our full citrus range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eExplore all fruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tahitian-lime-tree-citrus-latifolia-tahitian\"\u003eTahitian Lime, the juicing companion to plant beside it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need two trees to get fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Like other citrus it is self fertile, so a single tree flowers and fruits on its own. More sun and steady water do far more for your harvest than a second tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I pick leaves all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is evergreen, so leaves are available whenever you cook. Pick individual mature leaves rather than stripping whole stems and the tree will not miss them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Melbourne or cooler areas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn cool temperate climates grow it in a container in the warmest, sunniest spot you have, and shelter it from frost in winter. In the ground it is reliable from warm temperate zones north.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size pot does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart at 400mm wide and move up to around 500mm as the tree matures. Good drainage holes, premium potting mix and regular feeding matter more than the exact pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100283289919,"sku":"CIT-HYS-140MM-P10","price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100283355455,"sku":"CIT-HYS-200MM-P6","price":470.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140106703167,"sku":"CIT-HYS-300MM","price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140106637631,"sku":"CIT-HYS-400MM","price":429.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":44207648407871,"sku":"CIT-HYS-500MM","price":765.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100283191615,"sku":"CIT-HYS-200L","price":5500.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100283224383,"sku":"CIT-HYS-300L","price":6875.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Kaffir-Lime-Tree-Citrus-hystrix.jpg?v=1741857822"},{"product_id":"persian-lime-tree-citrus-latifolia","title":"Persian Lime Tree - Citrus latifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003ePersian Lime (\u003cem\u003eCitrus latifolia\u003c\/em\u003e), also sold as Tahitian lime, is the lime for people who want the fruit without the fuss: seedless, essentially thornless and generous. Grafted trees grow to about 3.5m tall and 3m wide in the ground, comfortably less in a pot, and of all the limes it is the most reliable performer in cooler coastal gardens. Scented white blossom is followed by smooth green fruit through the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeedless fruit, barely a thorn.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fruit is juicy and seed free, and mature wood carries few if any thorns, just the odd small one on vigorous young shoots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrafted for early cropping.\u003c\/strong\u003e You are not waiting on a seedling. Grafted trees settle quickly and usually offer their first useful fruit within two to three seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a container 500mm or wider it stays a compact balcony or courtyard tree you can move to follow the sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe lime for milder coasts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where other limes sulk in cooler coastal gardens, this one keeps cropping, and it takes heat and humidity in its stride as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the citrus for a sunny balcony or courtyard. Give it a pot at least 500mm wide, premium mix and the sunniest spot you have, and remember potted trees need more water and feed than the same tree in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 3.5m by 3m it fits a suburban backyard without dominating it. Plant it within reach of the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Persian Lime in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, the more the better. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. Established trees tolerate light frost only, so protect young plants through their first winters, and in frost prone districts keep it potted and move it under cover when hard frosts threaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage first. Work compost through the bed, sit the tree slightly proud of the surrounding level on clay, and mulch generously while keeping mulch clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Limes fruit best with steady moisture. Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in dry spells. Feed with a complete citrus fertiliser in late winter and again in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light work. Shape after the main harvest, remove dead or crossing wood, and rub off any shoots from below the graft as soon as you see them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Persian Lime in six sizes: 200mm pots in a pack of six, 250mm pots in a pack of three, single trees in 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots, and advanced 100L stock. The packs suit planting in numbers; the larger sizes are old enough to carry flower or fruit in season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees travel potted and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet fortnight while roots settle, then fresh growth in warm weather, covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lemon-tree-care-guide\"\u003elemon tree care guide\u003c\/a\u003e for feeding and care advice that applies to all backyard citrus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lime-trees\"\u003elime tree collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003ecitrus tree range\u003c\/a\u003e for lemons, oranges and companions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan the backyard orchard with \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003efruit trees for every season\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it fruits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause these are grafted trees, most gardeners pick their first useful crop within two to three seasons of planting. Remove some fruit in the first year so the tree puts its energy into roots and frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is one of the best citrus for containers. Use a pot at least 500mm wide with free draining mix, water and feed more often than in the ground, and expect a tree around 2m rather than 3.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much frost will it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost once established, and young trees should be protected everywhere. In districts with regular hard frosts, grow it in a pot and shelter it through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100283519295,"sku":"CIT-LAT-140MM-P10","price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44207694872895,"sku":"CIT-LAT-200MM-P6","price":522.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44774534938943,"sku":"CIT-LAT-300MM","price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140106735935,"sku":"CIT-LAT-400MM","price":561.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140106834239,"sku":"CIT-LAT-500MM","price":742.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140106801471,"sku":"CIT-LAT-100L","price":1203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100283912511,"sku":"CIT-LAT-150L","price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100283748671,"sku":"CIT-LAT-200L","price":7700.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"285L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100284109119,"sku":"CIT-LAT-285L","price":7700.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100283781439,"sku":"CIT-LAT-300L","price":11000.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100283814207,"sku":"CIT-LAT-400L","price":14437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100283846975,"sku":"CIT-LAT-500L","price":15125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Persian-Lime-Tree-Citrus-latifolia.jpg?v=1741857823"},{"product_id":"washington-navel-orange-tree-citrus-sinensis","title":"Washington Navel Orange Tree - Citrus sinensis","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Washington Navel (\u003cem\u003eCitrus sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Washington Navel') is the orange most Australian backyards should have. It is the classic sweet, seedless, easy peeling winter orange, on a grafted tree that settles at around 3m to 4m tall and 3m wide, or considerably smaller in a pot. Spring brings heavily perfumed white blossom, and the fruit then hangs on the tree through winter, so you pick as you need rather than all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeedless and easy to peel.\u003c\/strong\u003e The reason this variety has outlasted every fashion in citrus. Fruit that children will actually eat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit through winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripening from mid winter into early spring, when little else in the garden is producing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent worth planting for.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spring blossom carries across a courtyard and brings in bees while it lasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon invasive roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe near a path, a paved courtyard or a boundary without worrying about lifting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely happy in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e A grafted navel in a large container is one of the best balcony fruit trees available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a 500mm or larger pot with a quality potting mix. Expect a tree of about 2m that still fruits well, provided you water and feed consistently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHome orchards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow 4m between citrus trees so each keeps its own light and airflow. Good airflow is the cheapest pest control you will ever apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing a Washington Navel orange in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, six to eight hours a day, with shelter from strong wind. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi arid gardens, which covers most of coastal Australia along with the Riverland, Sunraysia, Perth and Adelaide. It takes light frost only, so in cool temperate and frost prone inland districts grow it in a pot against a north facing wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and slightly acidic, because citrus will not tolerate wet feet. On clay, plant on a raised mound at least 300mm high, and keep mulch 100mm clear of the trunk. Collar rot is the most common way a home citrus tree is lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water twice a week through summer, more in a heatwave, and never let it dry out while fruit is swelling. Citrus are hungry: apply a dedicated citrus fertiliser in late winter and again in late summer, plus trace elements if leaves yellow between the veins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Remove anything shooting from below the graft union, take out dead or crossing wood, and lift the skirt clear of the mulch. Prune after harvest, not before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 200mm packs of six, 250mm packs of three, single 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots, and advanced 45L and 100L trees. Every plant is grafted onto citrus rootstock, so it comes true to type and fruits far sooner than a seedling would. Smaller sizes usually crop in two to three seasons, while the 45L and 100L trees are often bearing already.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. A little leaf drop in transit is normal. Water it in well, keep it out of wind for a fortnight, and it will push new growth. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003eCompare lemon, lime, mandarin and orange trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full fruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003eGetting soil and drainage right before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen will it start fruiting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 300mm tree usually gives a first real crop in its second or third season in the ground. Advanced 45L and 100L trees often fruit in the first or second year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second tree to get fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Navel oranges are self fertile, so a single tree will set a full crop on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus oils in the leaves, skin and fruit are mildly toxic to cats and dogs. Most animals leave the tree alone, but it is worth knowing if yours chews everything in reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140106867007,"sku":"CIT-SIN-200MM-P6","price":522.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":47796850262335,"sku":"CIT-SIN-300MM","price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140106899775,"sku":"CIT-SIN-400MM","price":429.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140106932543,"sku":"CIT-SIN-500MM","price":1237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51629616202047,"sku":"CIT-SIN-100L","price":1911.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100284600639,"sku":"CIT-SIN-150L","price":3231.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100284502335,"sku":"CIT-SIN-200L","price":10450.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100284535103,"sku":"CIT-SIN-300L","price":10450.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100284567871,"sku":"CIT-SIN-400L","price":10450.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Washington-Navel-Orange-Tree-Citrus-sinensis.png?v=1768454696"},{"product_id":"red-fuji-apple-tree-malus-domestica-red-fuji","title":"Red Fuji Apple Tree - Malus domestica 'Red Fuji'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Red Fuji Apple Tree (\u003cem\u003eMalus domestica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Fuji') gives you the crisp, honey sweet apple most Australians already buy at the shops, grown at home where it tastes considerably better. Grafted trees settle at around 3.5m tall and 3m wide, small enough for a suburban backyard or a large pot. Pink tinged white blossom covers it in spring, and the leaves colour before dropping in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe apple people actually want to eat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuji is dense, crisp and high in sugar, and it keeps its texture in storage better than most home grown varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackyard sized.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grafted stock holds to about 3.5m by 3m rather than becoming an orchard tree, so it works in a small garden or a half wine barrel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo ornamental seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e White flowers flushed pink cover the bare branches in spring, and the foliage colours in autumn after the harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that behave.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive, so it can be planted near a fence, a path or a paved area without concern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and backyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree in a sunny corner is enough to crop for a household. Give it an open position with air movement rather than tucking it against a warm wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows well in a pot 500mm or wider with free draining mix, which holds it smaller. Potted trees need more regular watering and feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blossom, fruit and autumn colour make it genuinely ornamental, so it does not need hiding in a back corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Red Fuji Apple in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, at least six hours a day, with air movement to keep the foliage dry. This is a cool temperate and warm temperate tree, frost hardy and wind tolerant. It needs a genuinely cold winter to set fruit, so subtropical and tropical gardens give a tree that grows but barely crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep and free draining, with compost through the backfill. Waterlogged roots are the quickest way to lose an apple tree, so mound the position on heavy clay. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply and regularly from flowering to harvest, since inconsistent moisture while fruit is sizing causes splitting and drop. Feed a complete fertiliser in late winter as the buds move, and again after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter while the tree is bare. Build an open vase shape by removing crossing and inward branches, and take off any growth below the graft union. Thinning young fruit in spring gives fewer but better apples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe supply it in two sizes: single 300mm plants, and 250mm plants in packs of three. The pack of three suits a small home orchard, and is worth considering because apples crop far better with company. The 250mm pack is currently on backorder, so check timing at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuji is not self fertile, so plan on a second, compatible apple variety flowering nearby if you want a proper crop. A neighbouring garden's tree will often do the job. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95. Expect a settling season, with the first useful crop in the second or third year. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003ePlanting and caring for fruit trees through the seasons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/apple-trees\"\u003eCompare the full apple tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/apple-granny-smith-malus-domestica\"\u003eGranny Smith Apple, a suitable pollinating partner\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse all fruit trees for the home garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second apple tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for a decent crop. Fuji needs pollen from a different apple variety flowering at the same time, so plant a partner such as Granny Smith within about 15m, or rely on a tree next door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fruit in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well. Apples need accumulated winter cold to break dormancy and set fruit, so cool and warm temperate gardens are the range. In the subtropics and tropics the tree survives but crops poorly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until I get apples?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually a light crop in the second year and something worth picking by the third, provided a pollinating variety is nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44964872519999,"sku":"MAL-DOM-REDFUJ-300MM","price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Red-Fuji-Apple-Tree-Malus-domestica-Red-Fuji.jpg?v=1741857829"},{"product_id":"brisbane-golden-wattle-acacia-fimbriata","title":"Brisbane Golden Wattle - Acacia fimbriata","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrisbane Golden Wattle (\u003cem\u003eAcacia fimbriata\u003c\/em\u003e) is the tree to plant when you need a screen this year rather than in five years. It grows to about 6m tall and 4m wide with soft, fine, weeping foliage, and from late winter into spring it covers itself in fragrant golden ball flowers that pull in birds, bees and butterflies. Despite the name it is not a Queensland only plant: this eastern Australian wattle is frost hardy and grows well through subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed you can plan around.\u003c\/strong\u003e Few screening trees put on height as quickly. Planted 2m apart, a row screens usefully in its second and third year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent as well as colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The golden flower balls are fragrant, so a tree near a path or window is noticed before it is seen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely undemanding soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor soil tolerant and drought tolerant once established, so it grows on the thin, compacted ground left after building work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife value.\u003c\/strong\u003e An Australian native that feeds bees and butterflies at flowering and gives small birds dense cover the rest of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles wind and cold.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind tolerant and frost hardy, so it suits a farm windbreak or an exposed boundary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast screening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart in a single row. The fine weeping foliage filters a view rather than forming a hard wall, which suits a boundary where you still want some light through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and rural boundaries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A staggered double row at 2m spacing slows wind across an open block better than a solid barrier, which pushes turbulence over the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal hedging and features.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes trimming and can be held at 3m to 4m with a cut after flowering, though it will never be a formal clipped hedge. A single tree also suits a bush style garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Brisbane Golden Wattle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering, part shade if that is what you have. Being frost hardy it handles cold southern and tableland winters as easily as a subtropical one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost any soil that drains, though like most wattles it resents waterlogging, so on heavy clay plant on a raised mound. Deep soak weekly through the first summer to get roots down, then it rarely needs extra water outside a long dry spell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e It fixes its own nitrogen, so skip rich manures and use a low phosphorus native fertiliser sparingly. Tip prune young plants to encourage low branching and trim lightly after flowering, but never cut hard into old bare wood, because wattles are reluctant to reshoot from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe honest drawback.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wattles are fast because they are short lived, and this one gives roughly 15 to 20 years. Plant slower, longer lived trees behind the wattle row so they take over as it declines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 140mm and 200mm packs, single 300mm pots and advanced 45L stock. For a long boundary the small sizes are the value choice, and they catch up fast. The 300mm and 45L plants give height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel packed upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect visible new growth within four to six weeks in mild weather, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse the full Australian native range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-plants\"\u003eCompare fast growing screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-native-plants-with-yellow-flowers-for-your-garden\"\u003eNative plants with yellow flowers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo metres apart in a single row. Any tighter and the trees shade each other out at the base, which thins the screen exactly where you want it densest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long will it live?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 15 to 20 years. Use the wattle for fast cover and interplant something longer lived that will be established by the time the wattle needs replacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost in a southern garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is frost hardy and suits cool temperate districts as well as warmer ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44938135241023,"sku":"ACA-FIM-140MM-P10","price":208.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44210824479039,"sku":"ACA-FIM-200MM-P6","price":216.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":45714078204223,"sku":"ACA-FIM-300MM","price":124.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":45714078236991,"sku":"ACA-FIM-45L","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Brisbane-Golden-Wattle-Acacia-fimbriata.png?v=1766222041"},{"product_id":"blueberry-ash-tree-elaeocarpus-reticulatus","title":"Blueberry Ash Tree - Elaeocarpus reticulatus","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlueberry Ash (\u003cem\u003eElaeocarpus reticulatus\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most useful small trees in Australian horticulture, and the roots are the reason. It reaches about 6m to 8m tall and only 4m wide, and has a non invasive root system, so it can go near paving, pools and pipes where most trees cause trouble. In spring it carries sprays of fringed bell flowers in white or pink with a light sweet scent, followed by the deep blue berries that name it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon invasive roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The practical reason it appears in so many landscape plans, and why it suits narrow beds beside driveways and pool surrounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlim for its height.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 4m wide at 6m to 8m tall, so it screens on a block that cannot spare the width.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo seasons of interest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fringed white to pink flowers with a soft fragrance in spring, then blue berries that hold for months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds local wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e Birds work through the berries and the flowers bring in native bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide climate range.\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtropical gardens down through warm and cool temperate districts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening on a narrow block.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart for a tall screen. The canopies knit above fence height while the beds below stay manageable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear paving, pools and services.\u003c\/strong\u003e The non invasive roots make it one of the safer choices within a few metres of a pool surround or a sewer line, where a eucalypt would be a mistake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and shade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree gives dappled shade rather than dense shade, so lawn and understorey plants still grow beneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Blueberry Ash in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. In full sun the canopy is denser and flowering heavier; in part shade the habit is more open and the tree grows taller. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, and tolerates light frost only, so hard frosting inland districts want a sheltered position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable, and more tolerant of damp ground than most trees of its size. It handles soil that stays moist and even briefly wet, which suits the low corner of a block. Mulch 75mm deep, off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in dry spells. It is not a drought tree, so keep the water up in hot dry periods for the first three years. A native fertiliser in early spring and late summer is all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Tip prune young trees to encourage branching, and lift the lower limbs for clearance. Prune after flowering so you keep the wood carrying next season's berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown from tube stock and 140mm through 200mm and 250mm multipacks, 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots, and up to 45L, 75L and 100L advanced trees. Small sizes are the value choice for a screen run. The 45L and larger trees give immediate height and a formed canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a settling month, then steady growth through the warm months, with first flowering in the second or third season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eCompare small trees for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eSee other tall screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eExplore scented plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the roots really safe near pipes and paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlueberry Ash has a non invasive root system and is widely specified for narrow beds and pool surrounds. Keep a sensible distance from house footings, but it is one of the lower risk options at this height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it get in my garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 6m to 8m tall and 4m wide. Records of 15m or more come from forest specimens competing for light, not open garden plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a wet spot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter than most. It tolerates soil that stays damp, so the low end of a block suits it, provided the site is not permanently waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51641420808511,"sku":"ELA-RET-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100288532799,"sku":"ELA-RET-100MM-P10","price":172.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140108669247,"sku":"ELA-RET-140MM-P10","price":249.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140108505407,"sku":"ELA-RET-200MM-P6","price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140108538175,"sku":"ELA-RET-300MM","price":163.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140108570943,"sku":"ELA-RET-400MM","price":404.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140108603711,"sku":"ELA-RET-500MM","price":676.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44956352479551,"sku":"ELA-RET-100L","price":756.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100288500031,"sku":"ELA-RET-200L","price":1395.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100288467263,"sku":"ELA-RET-300L","price":2186.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100288434495,"sku":"ELA-RET-400L","price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L (Backorder)","offer_id":44938335322431,"sku":"ELA-RET-1000L","price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Blueberry-Ash-Tree-Elaeocarpus-reticulatus.png?v=1742471921"},{"product_id":"tuscan-blue-rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis-tuscan-blue","title":"Tuscan Blue Rosemary - Rosmarinus officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'","description":"\u003cp\u003eTuscan Blue Rosemary (\u003cem\u003eRosmarinus officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tuscan Blue') is the rosemary to plant when you want a herb that also does structural work in the garden. It reaches about 1.5m tall and 1m wide on strong upright stems rather than sprawling like the common form, which makes it useful as a low hedge. The leaves are broad and heavily scented, and blue flowers draw bees from late winter. Planted 60cm apart it closes into a hedge you can cook from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt grows up, not sideways.\u003c\/strong\u003e A tidy 1.5m of upright growth along a path or fence line, instead of the low mound most rosemary settles into.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProper cooking rosemary.\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad leaves, high oil content and long straight stems. One established plant supplies a household year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt prefers to be left alone.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and content in poor soil. The quickest way to lose rosemary is rich soil and frequent water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and coastal tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes frost and salt wind, so cold southern gardens and exposed coastal blocks both suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosemary is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it is an easy choice for a family herb bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal hedges and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row for a hedge that holds around 1m to 1.2m with a trim after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerb beds and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it the driest, sunniest corner of the kitchen garden. A 40cm pot with a gritty mix also solves drainage on a clay block or a balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and dry gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and drought tolerance make it a foundation plant for seaside gardens, rockeries and low water plantings inland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tuscan Blue Rosemary in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun all day, with air moving around it. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi arid gardens, and it is frost hardy. Be realistic in the tropics and humid subtropics: wet summer nights are what rosemary dislikes, so up north use a pot with very sharp drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor, gravelly and free draining beats rich and moist every time. On clay, plant on a mound at least 200mm high and mix coarse sand through the backfill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only in prolonged dry spells. A light dressing of complete fertiliser in spring is plenty. Heavy nitrogen gives soft growth and weak flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim after flowering and again in late summer, always cutting into green leafy growth. Rosemary will not shoot from bare old wood, so a neglected plant cannot be cut back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in tube, 140mm and 200mm sizes, with the two larger ones sold in multipacks. There are no advanced sizes and none are needed: rosemary grows fast, so a 140mm plant put in during autumn is usually a useful cooking plant by the following summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Water it in well, then hold back. New growth usually shows within three to four weeks, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eBrowse low water plants for dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/plants-that-thrive-in-poor-soil\"\u003ePlants that thrive in poor soil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare plants for a low hedge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003eChoose a pot with the drainage it needs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart do I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart in a single row. That lets each plant reach its full 1m width and keeps air moving between them, which matters more for rosemary than for most hedging plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the rosemary I cook with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 'Tuscan Blue' is a culinary selection with a strong, clean flavour, and the long straight stems are the ones people strip for skewers and roasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMy last rosemary died. What went wrong?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always drainage. Rosemary tolerates drought and poor soil but not wet feet, particularly over winter. Plant it high, keep mulch off the stem, and water far less than instinct suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44225815839039,"sku":"ROS-OFF-TUSBLU-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100290564415,"sku":"ROS-OFF-TUSBLU-100MM-P10","price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140109553983,"sku":"ROS-OFF-TUSBLU-140MM-P10","price":167.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140109586751,"sku":"ROS-OFF-TUSBLU-200MM-P6","price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Tuscan-Blue-Rosemary-Rosmarinus-officinalis-Tuscan-Blue.png?v=1742471970"},{"product_id":"rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis","title":"Rosemary - Rosmarinus officinalis","description":"\u003cp\u003eRosemary (\u003cem\u003eRosmarinus officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e) earns its place twice over: a hard working evergreen shrub to about 1.5m tall and 1.5m wide, and a kitchen herb you will pick from every week. Narrow aromatic leaves cover the plant year round, small blue to purple flowers open through the cooler months, and it survives on rainfall once established. It is also safe around pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible and ornamental at once.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut sprigs for the kitchen all year while the plant works as a structural evergreen shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt thrives on being ignored.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat and salt tolerant and content in poor soil. Rich soil and frequent watering do it harm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClips into shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes trimming well, so it works as a low hedge, a ball or a formal path edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, and the winter flowers feed bees when little else is out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row for a hedge held at 60cm to 1m. At that spacing the plants knit together in two seasons without crowding each other into bare stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and topiary.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same spacing gives a fragrant evergreen path edge, and the fine dense growth makes it one of the better herbs for clipped formal shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm pot of gritty mix suits it, and in humid climates a pot is the better option. Salt tolerance also holds a beachside garden where softer shrubs burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing rosemary in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun all day, with air movement around the plant. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid to semi arid gardens, and it is frost hardy enough for cold southern and tableland winters. In the humid subtropics and tropics it is much shorter lived, because wet summers bring on root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and on the lean side, slightly alkaline if you have the choice. On clay, plant on a mound at least 200mm high and use gravel rather than heavy mulch around the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer only, then leave it to the rain except in long dry spells. A light application of complete fertiliser in early spring is plenty, and overfeeding gives soft growth with weaker flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim after flowering and again in late summer, taking no more than a third of the growth and staying within leafy wood. Rosemary is poor at reshooting from bare old stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: 140mm pots in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and single 300mm plants. The 140mm and 200mm plants suit a hedge run or a herb bed, while the 250mm and 300mm plants arrive already bushy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosemary travels well because the foliage is tough and resinous, though it may arrive looking dry, which a good soak fixes. Expect new tip growth within three to four weeks in warm months, and give it a fortnight before harvesting heavily. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eBrowse edible plants and herbs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topiary-and-shaping-plants\"\u003ePlants that clip into shape\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003ePlants that are safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/pruning-for-beginners-a-simple-guide-to-get-started\"\u003eA beginner's guide to pruning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart in a single row. Each plant spreads to about 1.5m if left alone, so that spacing gives a dense low hedge with enough air movement to keep the interior healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did my rosemary die suddenly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually root rot from soil that stays wet, particularly through a humid summer. Rosemary would rather be too dry than too wet. Plant on a mound, keep mulch off the stem, and stop watering established plants on a schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Rosemary is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can be planted at ground level where pets roam. 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Just 15cm tall and spreading steadily by runners, it forms a soft mat of round green leaves topped almost year round with small white and purple flowers held on fine stems. It is a south eastern Australian native, pet friendly, and the flowers are edible, appearing on cakes as often as in gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt solves the hard spot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist shade under trees, the damp side of the house, around stepping stones: the places lawn dies are where native violet thrives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers nearly all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The little purple and white faces keep coming through every warm month, with bees and butterflies in attendance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe for everyone.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pet friendly, and the flowers are edible, a favourite for decorating desserts and salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast, even cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 300mm spacing it knits into a continuous living mulch within a season, suppressing weeds as it goes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes light foot traffic.\u003c\/strong\u003e Between pavers and stepping stones it tolerates the occasional footfall a lawn substitute needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover under trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 300mm apart in the dry shade killers avoid; keep it watered its first summer and it takes over from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders, edging and paths.\u003c\/strong\u003e A neat green ribbon along shaded beds, spilling softly over edges without swallowing them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, baskets and green walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e In containers it trails gently over the rim and stays lush with regular water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 330mm tiles and multi-plant packs cover real areas quickly for an instant established look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Native Violet in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to full shade is its sweet spot; morning sun is fine with moisture. It grows from the subtropics through warm and cool temperate zones, handles humidity and is fully frost hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist and organic is ideal, and it is one of the few groundcovers that tolerates wet feet, so boggy patches and drainage lines suit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it damp through the first summer while the runners take hold. Established mats need water only in dry spells in shade. A light feed of native friendly fertiliser in spring keeps the carpet dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none. If it wanders past its bounds, slice the runners with a spade and lift the outliers; every piece replants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the format for the job: tubes for economical spot planting, 140mm pots in packs of 10 and 200mm in packs of 6 for beds and borders, or 330mm plant tiles, pre-grown mats that give finished coverage the day you lay them. Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95,. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. Water everything in well and keep moisture up for the first month; new runners appear quickly in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ground-covers-for-low-maintenance-gardens\"\u003eMore low maintenance groundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse all Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003ePlants safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003ePlants for mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over my garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn moist shade it spreads indefinitely by runners, which is exactly what you want from a groundcover and worth knowing before you plant it beside a manicured bed. Hard edges, paths or a spade line keep it where you want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it replace a lawn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn shaded areas with light foot traffic, yes, and it looks better than struggling grass ever will. It will not take daily games of backyard cricket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the flowers really edible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The flowers are edible and widely used to decorate cakes, desserts and salads. As with anything you eat from the garden, grow them spray free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow quickly does it cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted at 300mm spacings in good conditions, expect a connected carpet within one growing season. The 330mm tiles are effectively instant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51647898648895,"sku":"VIO-HED-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100293120319,"sku":"VIO-HED-100MM-P10","price":116.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140109979967,"sku":"VIO-HED-140MM-P10","price":180.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140110012735,"sku":"VIO-HED-200MM-P6","price":215.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm Tiles","offer_id":44340758970687,"sku":"VIO-HED-330MMTILES","price":96.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Native-Violet-Viola-hederacea.png?v=1742471979"},{"product_id":"golden-penda-xanthostemon-chrysanthus","title":"Golden Penda - Xanthostemon chrysanthus","description":"\u003cp\u003eGolden Penda (\u003cem\u003eXanthostemon chrysanthus\u003c\/em\u003e) is the tree to plant in a warm garden when you want colour that stops people at the gate. Large clusters of golden yellow brush flowers cover the canopy from late summer into autumn, and every honeyeater and lorikeet in the area finds them. It is a rainforest tree from northern Australia that settles at around 6m to 8m tall and 4m wide in cultivation, with glossy dark leaves and coppery new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering with real presence.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flower heads are large, dense and carried across the whole canopy, not scattered through it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA wildlife magnet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar rich flowers pull in honeyeaters, lorikeets, native bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Out of flower it holds thick dark foliage, so it works as a screen and a shade tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat, humidity and salt.\u003c\/strong\u003e It shrugs off humid summers and coastal air, which is where many flowering trees fail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou can control the size.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes pruning well, so it can be held compact or grown on for shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and shade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree in a front lawn or a back corner gives flowering, shade and evergreen structure. Allow 4m of width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart for a tall dense screen. The canopies overlap well above fence height, and light pruning keeps the base furnished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaced 4m or more it makes an avenue that flowers overhead. Salt and heat tolerance suit warm coastal blocks, provided the site is frost free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Golden Penda in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering. This is a tropical, subtropical and frost free warm temperate tree, and it is genuinely frost tender: young plants can be killed outright by frost, so cool temperate, tableland and cold inland gardens are not suitable. In marginal areas use a north facing wall and protect the first two winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and free draining suits it best. Dig compost through the bed before planting and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the water up. This is a rainforest species, not a dry country tree, and wants consistent moisture through establishment and flowering. Deep water twice a week in the first two summers, then weekly in dry spells. Feed in early spring and after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune straight after the flower flush. A light trim keeps the crown dense and builds flowering wood, and harder reductions are tolerated if you need to hold the height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 140mm, 180mm and 200mm multipacks and 300mm and 400mm pots, and in 45L, 100L, 200L and 400L advanced sizes. Small stock is the economical way to plant a screen and catches up quickly. The 100L and larger trees arrive with a formed trunk and can flower in their first or second season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect little movement for the first month, then strong growth once soil temperatures climb. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eCompare flowering and shade trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eSee tall screening options\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a garden bed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/xanthostemon-chrysanthus-golden-penda-ex-ground\"\u003eField-grown Golden Penda in specimen sizes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it really get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn far north Queensland rainforest it can exceed 25m, but in a cultivated garden it settles at around 6m to 8m tall and 4m wide. Pruning after flowering holds it lower again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is frost tender, and young trees in particular are damaged by even light frost. If your garden frosts in winter, a hardier flowering native is the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main show is late summer into autumn, with a lighter flush often in spring. Flowering is heaviest in full sun and improves as the tree matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140110307647,"sku":"XAN-CHR-140MM-P10","price":258.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140110373183,"sku":"XAN-CHR-200MM-P6","price":225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140110274879,"sku":"XAN-CHR-300MM","price":204.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140110340415,"sku":"XAN-CHR-400MM","price":478.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100293742911,"sku":"XAN-CHR-500MM","price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":48944625779007,"sku":"XAN-CHR-100L","price":687.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44657109303615,"sku":"XAN-CHR-200L","price":1237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":49545537388863,"sku":"XAN-CHR-400L","price":2750.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100293710143,"sku":"XAN-CHR-1000L","price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Golden-Penda-Xanthostemon-chrysanthus.jpg?v=1741857934"},{"product_id":"laurustinus-viburnum-viburnum-tinus","title":"Laurustinus Viburnum - Viburnum tinus","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaurustinus (\u003cem\u003eViburnum tinus\u003c\/em\u003e) is the hedge for gardeners who want a dense evergreen wall that flowers through the coldest months. Left untrimmed it reaches about 3m tall and 2.5m wide, and it clips to anything from a 1m border to a 2.5m boundary screen. Pink buds open to white flower clusters from late autumn into spring, followed by metallic blue berries the birds work through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers when little else does.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink buds open white across the cool months, so the hedge performs in July as well as October.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense right to the base.\u003c\/strong\u003e It branches low and holds leaf at ground level, not a row of bare legs with a green top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou set the height.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 3m left alone, or an easy 1.5m to 2m hedge with two trims a year. It also takes clipped shapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant once established, salt tolerant and wind tolerant, so it holds up on exposed coastal blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. The canopies knit into a solid wall within two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and shaping.\u003c\/strong\u003e The small leaf and tight branching clip better than most flowering shrubs, so it suits balls, cones and clipped standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and windy gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wind tolerance suit a beachside boundary, where soft leafed screening plants fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a single shrub it makes a rounded 3m specimen that flowers in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Laurustinus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering and densest growth, part shade a looser plant with fewer flowers. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and subtropical gardens and is properly frost hardy, so cold southern and tableland districts are within range. In the humid tropics constant humidity brings on leaf spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy provided it drains. Dig compost through the bed, raise the row on a mound on heavy clay, and mulch 75mm deep clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off. It is drought tolerant after two seasons, though a clipped hedge always wants more water. Feed with a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density low down. Trim after the spring flush finishes, then lightly in late summer to protect the buds forming for the next cool season. It reshoots from old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow this one in seven sizes: tube stock, 140mm, 200mm, 250mm, 300mm and 400mm pots, and 30L. Tube stock and the smaller packs are the value choice for a long boundary. The 300mm and 400mm sizes are the usual middle ground, and 30L plants arrive already branched with real height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect new growth within four to six weeks in the warmer months. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to plant and maintain a sharp looking hedge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003ehedging and screening range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-2m-to-4m\"\u003escreening plants in the 2m to 4m band\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topiary-and-shaping-plants\"\u003etopiary and clipped shapes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. Planting tighter does not close the gap faster and makes watering and air movement harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate rather than fast, roughly 30 to 50cm of height a year once established, and slower in cooler gardens. A hedge from 200mm stock reads as solid in the third year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower if I clip it as a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided you time the trim. Cut it back after the flowers finish in spring rather than in autumn, because an autumn trim removes the buds about to open through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51659736351039,"sku":"VIB-TIN-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100294660415,"sku":"VIB-TIN-100MM-P10","price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140110930239,"sku":"VIB-TIN-140MM-P10","price":162.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140110799167,"sku":"VIB-TIN-200MM-P6","price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140110831935,"sku":"VIB-TIN-300MM","price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140110864703,"sku":"VIB-TIN-400MM","price":354.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Laurustinus-Viburnum-Viburnum-tinus.jpg?v=1741857943"},{"product_id":"lemon-scented-myrtle-backhousia-citriodora","title":"Lemon Scented Myrtle - Backhousia citriodora","description":"\u003cp\u003eLemon Scented Myrtle (\u003cem\u003eBackhousia citriodora\u003c\/em\u003e) earns its place twice: once as a dense evergreen screen, and again as the most intensely lemon scented leaf you can grow. In a garden it settles at around 6m tall and 4m wide, well short of the 20m it reaches in Queensland rainforest, and it carries creamy white flowers through late summer that bees and small birds work over. Brush past it and the whole corner smells of lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent you can use.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves are a genuine bushfood, and one crushed leaf carries further than a whole lemon tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA screen and a feature at once.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 6m by 4m it fills a boundary; grown on a single trunk it becomes a shapely small shade tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife earn from it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream and white flower masses bring in bees, butterflies and nectar feeding birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTougher than it looks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established, comfortable in humidity, and salt tolerant enough for gardens back from the beachfront.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No spraying regime, and it takes a hard prune if it outgrows its spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row. Trimmed twice a year it holds at 3m to 4m and stays furnished low down; left alone it lifts into a small multi trunked tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting near a path.\u003c\/strong\u003e Site it where people brush past: a back step, a path, an outdoor table. The scent only releases when leaves are touched, so a plant at the back of a bed wastes half of what it offers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lemon Scented Myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with the strongest leaf oil in an open sunny spot. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate plant. It takes light frost once established but not much more, so gardeners in Canberra or the tablelands should pot it against a warm north facing wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It wants soil that holds some moisture but drains freely. Heavy clay needs a raised mound and generous compost through the bed. Mulch 75mm deep, off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water twice a week for the first two summers while the roots build, then it carries itself through dry spells. Feed with a controlled release native fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and harvest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from the first year to build density low down, then trim a hedge after flowering and again in early autumn. Pick mature leaves any time and dry them flat out of the sun. The concentrated essential oil is not safe for cats, so keep bottled oil away from pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in eleven sizes, from tube stock and 140mm through 200mm, 250mm, 300mm and 400mm pots to 25L, 45L, 100L, 200L and 400L. Tube and 140mm plants suit a long hedge run: fast to establish and a fraction of the price of advanced stock. From 100L up they are semi advanced trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect little movement for the first month, then a strong flush once the roots take hold. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full range of Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-native-australian-garden-to-attract-wildlife\"\u003eDesigning a native garden that brings in wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-prepare-the-soil-for-planting-tips-tricks\"\u003ePreparing your soil before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 6m tall by 4m wide over time, not the 20m quoted for wild rainforest trees. Trimmed as a hedge it sits easily at 3m to 4m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the leaves in cooking?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are a well established Australian bushfood used in teas, marinades and baking. Use them sparingly, as the flavour is far stronger than lemon zest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Melbourne or Perth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerth gardens generally suit it, given drainage and summer water. Melbourne is marginal because of frost, so grow it in a large pot and protect it through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51640102453567,"sku":"BAC-CIT-tube","price":45.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140111094079,"sku":"BAC-CIT-140MM-P10","price":334.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140110995775,"sku":"BAC-CIT-200MM-P6","price":409.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140110963007,"sku":"BAC-CIT-300MM","price":221.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140111028543,"sku":"BAC-CIT-400MM","price":453.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100295119167,"sku":"BAC-CIT-500MM","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44956337471807,"sku":"BAC-CIT-100L","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100295151935,"sku":"BAC-CIT-150L","price":1003.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44762504724799,"sku":"BAC-CIT-200L","price":1443.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":51632690233663,"sku":"BAC-CIT-400L","price":3960.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100294791487,"sku":"BAC-CIT-1000L","price":3960.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000L","offer_id":55100294824255,"sku":"BAC-CIT-2000L","price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Lemon-Scented-Myrtle-Backhousia-citriodora.png?v=1766222118"},{"product_id":"white-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-natchez","title":"White Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Natchez'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Crepe Myrtle 'Natchez' is the flowering shade tree to plant when you want something worth looking at in all four seasons. It reaches about 6m tall and 4m wide, carries trusses of pure white flowers through summer, then turns orange and red before dropping its leaves to reveal smooth cinnamon bark. A cross between \u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eL. fauriei\u003c\/em\u003e, it has the mildew resistance older crepe myrtles never had, and it is the largest of the common varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers for months, not weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e White panicles open in early summer and keep coming into autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe bark carries the winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the leaves drop, the trunk peels back to smooth cinnamon and pale tan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe roots behave.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive roots let you plant near a driveway, path or paved courtyard without worrying about lifted concrete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance is the truth here.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and frost hardy once established, and it grows in poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly and good for pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe where dogs roam, and the summer flowers pull in bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a single feature tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 4m across it suits a front lawn, courtyard or small back garden. Allow 3m from a wall or fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlong a driveway or entry avenue.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 4m to 5m apart for canopies that just touch, or 6m apart to keep each tree separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor summer shade you can switch off.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy shades a patio in January, then drops its leaves and lets winter sun through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing white crepe myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, six hours minimum. Shade is the most common reason a crepe myrtle disappoints: it cuts flowering and invites leaf problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonably drained soil suits it, including poor and sandy ground. Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, then a good soak every fortnight. After two seasons it handles dry spells alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough, and avoid high nitrogen feeds that push leaf at the expense of flower. Prune in late winter while the tree is bare: remove crossing branches, tip spent flower heads, and never cut the framework back to stubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e It performs in subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, so Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and south east Queensland all suit it. In cooler southern gardens flowering starts later and finishes earlier. It is not right for the wet tropics or unirrigated arid inland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tree comes in a wide range of sizes, from a single tube and 140mm pots in packs of ten up to advanced specimens of 400L and more. Smaller pots establish faster than people expect, while 45L and above give height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is deciduous, stock sent between late autumn and early spring arrives bare or close to it. That is normal, not a fault: buds break as soon as the soil warms. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, with advanced and large stock freighted at cost. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/white-crepe-myrtle-a-must-have-for-your-garden\"\u003eNatchez four season growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e for planting and pruning detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the full range in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003ecrepe myrtle collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort on room? \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pink-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-zuni\"\u003ePink Crepe Myrtle 'Zuni'\u003c\/a\u003e gives the same habit at around 3m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting a run: browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/driveway-trees\"\u003etrees suited to driveways and avenues\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast for a flowering tree. With reasonable water expect 60cm to 1m a year until it nears 6m, then it slows and thickens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it really lose all its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is fully deciduous and stands bare from roughly June to September, longer in cool temperate gardens. The peeling bark carries it through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close to paving can I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts roots are non-invasive, so 2m to 3m from a path or driveway is fine. Just leave room for the 4m canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size should I order?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a single feature tree with presence now, 25L or 45L is the sensible start. For an avenue, smaller pots cost far less per tree and establish reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67789557629247,"sku":"LAG-SPP-NAT-tube","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140111257919,"sku":"LAG-SPP-NAT-140MM-P10","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140111126847,"sku":"LAG-SPP-NAT-200MM-P6","price":277.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140111192383,"sku":"LAG-SPP-NAT-300MM","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140111159615,"sku":"LAG-SPP-NAT-400MM","price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140111225151,"sku":"LAG-SPP-NAT-500MM","price":759.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44780479643967,"sku":"LAG-SPP-NAT-100L","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600mm","offer_id":55100295479615,"sku":"LAG-SPP-NAT-600MM","price":990.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100295283007,"sku":"LAG-SPP-NAT-150L","price":1058.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44780479676735,"sku":"LAG-SPP-NAT-200L","price":1918.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":45543636205887,"sku":"LAG-SPP-NAT-300L","price":2420.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":51648028541247,"sku":"LAG-SPP-NAT-400L","price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100295250239,"sku":"LAG-SPP-NAT-500L","price":6187.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600L","offer_id":55100295315775,"sku":"LAG-SPP-NAT-600L","price":9625.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500L","offer_id":55100295348543,"sku":"LAG-SPP-NAT-1500L","price":16225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/White-Crepe-Myrtle-Lagerstroemia-Natchez.jpg?v=1768454817"},{"product_id":"jervis-gem-coastal-rosemary-westringia-fruticosa-jervis-gem","title":"Jervis Gem Coastal Rosemary - Westringia fruticosa 'Jervis Gem'","description":"\u003cp\u003eJervis Gem Coastal Rosemary (\u003cem\u003eWestringia fruticosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Jervis Gem') is the dwarf of the westringia family: a naturally dense 90cm dome of fine grey green foliage dotted with small white flowers through most of the year. It was selected for the jobs box hedging used to own, low borders, knee high hedges, clipped balls in pots, and it does them on native toughness: frost, drought, salt gales, wind and poor soil all bounce off it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox hedge looks, native constitution.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clips into crisp low hedges and spheres like buxus, on a fraction of the water and with flowers included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact by breeding, not by pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 90cm dome is its natural resting shape, so one or two light trims a year is grooming, not correction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers most of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flushes of small white blooms keep coming, quietly feeding native bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery tolerance that matters.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought proof once established, front line salt tolerant and content in sand or clay loam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniform in numbers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Massed plants stay even for years, which is why designers specify it for borders by the dozen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedges and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart for a continuous knee high hedge; a 5m path edge takes 10 or 11 plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bred from cliff line stock, it holds its polish in salt wind that burns exotics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drifts and grids across banks and verges give clean structure with no irrigation once away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and formal accents.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pair of clipped Jervis Gem balls in pots does the formal entry trick, native style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Jervis Gem in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the tightest dome; light part shade is fine. It performs in subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean climates, and takes frost in its stride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Anything that drains, including poor sand and gravel. Slightly mound heavy clay. Mulch 50mm, clear of stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Weekly deep drinks through the first summer, then rainfall carries it. A light native safe feed in spring is plenty; rich treatment softens the shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light all over trims after flower flushes, one to three times a year depending on how formal you want it. Never cut into old bare wood; little and often is the westringia rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJervis Gem ships in every border building format, all currently in stock: tubes for big projects, 140mm packs of 10, 180mm and 200mm packs of 6, 250mm packs of 3, and single 300mm plants for instant edges. Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. Expect quick establishment and a first light trim about three months in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eBrowse Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topiary-and-shaping-plants\"\u003eMore plants for topiary and shaping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Jervis Gem differ from Zena and Mundi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight class. Mundi is the groundcover at 40cm, Jervis Gem the border hedge at 90cm, Zena the metre round shrub. Same toughness across the family; pick by the finished height you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it really replace box hedging?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor low hedges to about 80cm, yes, and it gets there faster than box, flowers while doing it, and never suffers box blight. The trade is a slightly softer leaf texture up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a border?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50cm in a single row. Plants touch within two seasons and read as one clipped line from then on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it fill in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuickly for a compact native: from 140mm stock at 50cm spacing, expect a connected low hedge by the end of the second season, with tubes about a season behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":49545425879359,"sku":"WES-FRU-JERGEM-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140111290687,"sku":"WES-FRU-JERGEM-140MM-P10","price":168.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140111323455,"sku":"WES-FRU-JERGEM-200MM-P6","price":215.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140111388991,"sku":"WES-FRU-JERGEM-300MM","price":72.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Jervis-Gem-Coastal-Rosemary-Westringia-fruticosa-Jervis-Gem.jpg?v=1741857954"},{"product_id":"luehmanns-lilly-pilly-syzygium-luehmannii","title":"Luehmann's Lilly Pilly - Syzygium luehmannii","description":"\u003cp\u003eLuehmann's Lilly Pilly (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium luehmannii\u003c\/em\u003e), the riberry, is the aristocrat of the lilly pilly family: weeping fine leafed foliage that flushes vivid pink red, fluffy cream flowers, and clusters of edible magenta riberries prized in native food kitchens. A rainforest giant by birth, it settles politely to 6m to 8m in gardens, making an elegant screen, clipped hedge or small feature tree. It is pet friendly, bird attracting and beautiful at every stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe prettiest new growth in the family.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each flush breaks bright pink to red over the fine weeping foliage, a display many gardeners rate above flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRiberries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tart, clove scented fruit is a genuine bush food, superb in jams, syrups and desserts, and the birds adore what you do not pick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally dense, naturally elegant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Screens and hedges clip beautifully, while a free grown tree develops a soft, weeping crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe and generous.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pet friendly, bee and butterfly friendly, bird attracting: a habitat plant that looks designed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and wind tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt laden blows that scorch exotics just polish its fine foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and tall hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart for a dense 4m to 6m screen, or clip lower for a formal hedge with those pink flushes on every face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and shade planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen makes a refined small shade tree for a lawn or courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBush food gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The riberry is one of the easiest native fruits to grow well at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Luehmann's Lilly Pilly in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with sun giving the densest habit and best colour. It thrives in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens; it takes light frost only once established, so cold inland districts should look to hardier hedging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moist and well drained is ideal, though it adapts to most garden soils. Compost at planting and a 75mm mulch keep the rainforest roots happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly drinks in dry spells. Feed in spring and late summer with a controlled release fertiliser to drive those coloured flushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim after flushes to hold hedge form; each cut triggers the next wave of pink growth. Psyllid is rarely a problem on this species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock runs from 200mm packs of 6 and single 300mm plants for hedge rows, up to advanced 25L, 45L and 100L trees that deliver instant screen height. All sizes are currently available. Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a settling fortnight, then regular coloured flushes through the warm months. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-care-guide-keep-your-plants-thriving\"\u003eLilly pilly care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lilly-pillys\"\u003eBrowse the full lilly pilly range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eMore edible plants and bush tucker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/syzygium-luehmannii-small-leaved-lilly-pilly-ex-ground\"\u003eField-grown Luehmann's Lilly Pilly in specimen sizes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it really stay under 8m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn gardens, yes. The 30m rainforest figures belong to century old trees in deep volcanic soil; suburban plants settle around 6m to 8m and clip to whatever you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do riberries taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTart cranberry with a distinct clove spice. They are picked in summer and shine in jams, sauces, syrups and baking; commercial native food growers use this exact species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it compare to Resilience for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuehmann's is finer, softer and showier in flush, best at 1.5m spacings for taller screens. Resilience is faster to a dense 2m to 3m wall. Choose refinement or speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It carries the Pet Friendly flag, and the fruit is edible for the household as well, which makes it one of the best all round family natives we sell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100296364351,"sku":"SYZ-LUE-140MM-P10","price":294.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140111683903,"sku":"SYZ-LUE-200MM-P6","price":234.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140111716671,"sku":"SYZ-LUE-300MM","price":146.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100296331583,"sku":"SYZ-LUE-400MM","price":444.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51629629210943,"sku":"SYZ-LUE-100L","price":577.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100296429887,"sku":"SYZ-LUE-200L","price":1952.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100296298815,"sku":"SYZ-LUE-1000L","price":6187.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Luehmanns-Lilly-Pilly-Syzygium-luehmannii.jpg?v=1741857959"},{"product_id":"white-pratia-pratia-pedunculata","title":"White Pratia - Pratia pedunculata","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Pratia (\u003cem\u003eLobelia pedunculata\u003c\/em\u003e, still widely sold as Pratia pedunculata) is a flat, creeping native that carpets the ground at 5cm tall, each plant spreading to a metre across. Through the warmer months the fine green mat is sprinkled with small white star flowers that bees work steadily. It is the classic plant for gaps between pavers and steppers: it takes light foot traffic and asks for almost nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA living carpet.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 5cm tall it fills gaps and softens hard edges without ever blocking a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalkable, within reason.\u003c\/strong\u003e It shrugs off light foot traffic that most groundcovers cannot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite stars for months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Massed tiny flowers through the warm season, visited by bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA frost hardy native.\u003c\/strong\u003e From south-eastern Australia, fully frost hardy and equally content in subtropical humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoves the damp spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates wet feet, so the low corner that stays moist suits it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetween pavers and steppers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant divisions 25cm apart in the gaps and let the runners do the joinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting as a no mow green.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a small scale it gives a quick, even carpet that reads like moss from a distance. It is a picture, not a play surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries, edges and walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e It seams rockery joints, tidies bed edges and spills a soft green fringe over low retaining walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing White Pratia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade provided moisture holds. It performs across cool temperate, warm temperate and subtropical gardens, through frost and humidity alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist is the operative word. It handles heavy and even soggy ground, but will not forgive baked dry soil. It is not a drought plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it damp until the mat has knitted, then water through dry spells. A light dose of native fertiliser in spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None in the usual sense. Trim wandering runners with shears or a spade twice a year to hold its outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell it in 140mm pots in packs of ten for paver gaps and edges, and as a 330mm tile: a pre grown mat you cut with a knife like turf and lay straight into position. Both establish quickly while the soil is warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-ground-cover-options-for-in-between-steppers-easy-low-maintenance-choices\"\u003eGroundcovers for the gaps between steppers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers-groundcover\"\u003eBrowse more climbers and groundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kidney-weed-dichondra-repens\"\u003eKidney Weed, its soft leaved companion for shadier gaps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eThe Australian natives collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you walk on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightly, yes. The occasional footfall of a stepping stone path does no harm. As a lawn for kids and dogs to run on, no; keep it to gaps, edges and display areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow quickly does it cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted at 25cm spacings and kept moist, it knits into a solid carpet within a growing season. The 330mm tile gives instant cover wherever you lay it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over my garden beds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt spreads by surface runners wherever the ground stays moist, so it will wander into adjoining damp beds. The runners are shallow and easy to lift, and dry ground stops it naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSun or shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEither, with moisture the deciding factor. In cool and coastal gardens it takes full sun happily; inland and up north it appreciates part shade and a reliable drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51647813419327,"sku":"PRA-PED-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100296528191,"sku":"PRA-PED-100MM-P10","price":116.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140111749439,"sku":"PRA-PED-140MM-P10","price":192.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm Tile","offer_id":44340839153983,"sku":"PRA-PED-330MMTILE","price":74.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/White-Pratia-Pratia-pedunculata.jpg?v=1741857959"},{"product_id":"evergreen-giant-liriope-liriope-muscari-evergreen-giant","title":"Evergreen Giant Liriope - Liriope muscari 'Evergreen Giant'","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvergreen Giant Liriope (\u003cem\u003eLiriope muscari\u003c\/em\u003e 'Evergreen Giant') is the largest of the liriopes and the one to use when a border needs to hold its own. It forms an upright clump of dark strappy leaves about 60cm tall and 60cm wide, with purple flower spikes through summer. What sells it is the range of conditions it accepts: full sun or deep shade, frost, drought, salt and poor soil. Planted 40cm apart it forms a continuous border in a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun or deep shade, both work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Few plants look the same in a hot western bed and under a shady tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight that reads as a border.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 60cm it is twice the size of common liriope, so it edges a driveway or path with real presence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple spikes in summer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Violet flower stems sit above the foliage through the warm months and draw bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClose to indestructible.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt tolerant and content in poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can be mass planted through a yard the dog uses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart in a single row for a continuous edge, or in a staggered grid at the same spacing for mass planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover under trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with dry shade and root competition, which is exactly where lawn fails. Use it beneath established trees and along shaded side passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes, walls and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fibrous roots bind soil on a batter, clumps soften the top of a retaining wall, and it keeps its shape in a container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Evergreen Giant Liriope in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Anything from full sun to deep shade. In hot inland and northern gardens the foliage stays richer green with afternoon shade, while in cooler southern gardens full sun gives the strongest flowering. It is frost hardy and suits tropical through to cool temperate gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy. It grows in sand, in clay and in compacted soil, though drainage improves the look of it. Mulch 50mm deep between clumps while they fill in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer to get the clumps away, then only through extended dry spells. A handful of complete fertiliser in early spring is all it asks for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every second or third winter, shear the whole planting back to about 100mm above the ground before the spring flush. The clumps return thicker and cleaner, and this one job separates a sharp border from a tired one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in tube, 140mm, 175mm and 200mm sizes, with the larger three sold in multipacks. There are no advanced sizes and none are needed: liriope establishes fast, and a 140mm plant is a full sized clump within twelve months. For a 10m border you are looking at roughly 25 plants at 40cm spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect the leaf tips to look tired for a fortnight, then new leaves from the centre of the clump within four to six weeks. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the full groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trailing-plants-for-retaining-wall\"\u003ePlanting a retaining wall and slope\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-plants\"\u003eMore low maintenance plants for tough spots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003ePots and planters to grow it in\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need per metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 40cm spacing, two and a half plants per metre of border, or about six per square metre for mass planting. 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Flowering is lighter in deep shade but the foliage stays dense and green, which is usually the reason it is planted there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it invasive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a clumping plant, not a runner, so it stays where you put it and widens slowly, unlike the spreading turf lilies it is often confused with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44341791064383,"sku":"LIR-MUS-EVEGIA-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140112077119,"sku":"LIR-MUS-EVEGIA-140MM-P10","price":142.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140112044351,"sku":"LIR-MUS-EVEGIA-200MM-P6","price":166.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100297380159,"sku":"LIR-MUS-EVEGIA-300MM","price":145.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100297445695,"sku":"LIR-MUS-EVEGIA-400MM","price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Evergreen-Giant-Liriope-Liriope-muscari-Evergreen-Giant_4dfe7729.png?v=1766222164"},{"product_id":"big-blue-liriope-liriope-muscari-big-blue","title":"Big Blue Liriope - Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBig Blue Liriope (\u003cem\u003eLiriope muscari\u003c\/em\u003e 'Big Blue') is the border plant to use when an edge has to stay neat with almost no help from you. It forms a compact clump of strappy deep green leaves about 45cm tall and wide, sends spikes of purple flowers up above the foliage, and performs the same trick in full sun or deep shade. Few plants cover the awkward strips of a garden this reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA clump, not a runner.\u003c\/strong\u003e Big Blue stays where you planted it and thickens in place, so it will not creep into lawns or smother its neighbours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun or shade, same plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles full sun through to deep shade under established trees, which is exactly where most groundcovers quietly die.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple spikes with visitors.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flower spikes bring bees and butterflies into the garden while they stand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely hard to kill.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, salt tolerant and unfussed by poor soil. That list covers most of the difficult spots in Australian gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart for a dense border. A single row turns a path or driveway edge into a clean green line within a couple of seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set out on the same 30cm grid it knits into a solid low carpet, including under trees where lawn refuses to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls, slopes and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The arching foliage softens hard edges on wall tops and banks, and single clumps sit happily in containers for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Big Blue Liriope in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows from tropical and subtropical gardens through warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean climates, and it is fully frost hardy. Position is close to irrelevant: full sun, part shade and deep shade all work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable soil suits it, and it tolerates poor ground. Compost through the bed gets faster, lusher clumps, but it is optional rather than essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly for the first season while the roots establish, then let rain do most of the work. A light application of slow release fertiliser in spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once a year at most. In late winter, cut tired clumps back hard before the new season flush so the foliage comes away fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig Blue is sold in 140mm pots as a pack of ten, and in 200mm pots as a pack of six. The pack sizes make border maths easy: ten plants at 30cm spacing edges a 3m run. Liriope travels well and arrives as established clumps rather than fragile seedlings, settling in quickly at almost any time of year in mild climates. Orders are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/liriope-muscari-adding-a-splash-of-purple-to-your-landscape\"\u003eRead our guide to growing Liriope muscari\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the full groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003ePlants for retaining walls and slopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it spread into my lawn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Big Blue is a clumping form, not a running one. Each plant slowly thickens where it sits, so your edges stay where you drew them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30cm apart for a dense border or massed bed. Wider spacing still closes over, it just takes an extra season or two to get there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really grow in deep shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is one of the few strappy plants that stays presentable in heavy shade under trees. Flowering is lighter there than in sun, but the foliage holds its shape and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I cut it back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive tired or scrappy clumps a hard cut in late winter, just before new growth starts. 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The leaves then turn orange and red before dropping to reveal smooth mottled bark, so it earns its space in three seasons out of four.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonths of flower, not weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowering runs from mid summer through autumn, the stretch when most gardens have gone quiet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for a real backyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3m by 2.5m it fits a courtyard, a front bed or a large pot without overhanging the neighbour's roof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that behave.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non invasive, so it can go near paving, a driveway edge or a service line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant, drought tolerant once established and untroubled by poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets, good for bees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, and the flowers are worked steadily by bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA feature tree for a small garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant in a front bed or a courtyard corner carries the whole summer. Give it 3m of clear space and full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact frame suits a half wine barrel or a pot 500mm and up, and potted plants flower just as hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A loose group of three at 2.5m to 3m apart reads as a flowering edge to a lawn or driveway. It is deciduous with an open winter frame, so it is not a screening choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Crepe Myrtle 'Zuni' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun all day is not negotiable if you want the flower load. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, which covers Brisbane through Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. It is frost hardy, and a cold winter sharpens the autumn colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy, and it copes with poor ground better than most flowering trees, but it does want drainage. On clay, plant on a raised mound with compost through the bed and mulch 75mm deep away from the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water weekly through the first two summers, then only in extended dry spells. Feed once in early spring. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which pushes leaf at the expense of flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter while the plant is bare. Take out crossing wood and shorten last season's growth lightly. Resist the hard annual heading some people give crepe myrtles: it ruins the frame and the bark, and it is not needed for flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in six sizes: 300mm and 400mm pots, then 25L, 45L, 100L and 200L. The 300mm and 25L plants are young and establish quickly. The 45L and larger sizes arrive with a formed head and generally flower in their first summer with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your plant arrives in winter or early spring it will be bare or barely in leaf. That is normal for a deciduous tree, not a fault. Plants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003eCompare the full crepe myrtle range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/pruning-for-beginners-a-simple-guide-to-get-started\"\u003eA beginner's guide to pruning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-time-to-plant-a-tree-in-australia-a-guide\"\u003eWhen to plant a tree in your climate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-prepare-the-soil-for-planting-tips-tricks\"\u003ePreparing your soil before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall does it really get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 3m tall and 2.5m wide in a garden. It is a semi dwarf hybrid, noticeably smaller than Natchez or Miami, and one of the few crepe myrtles that will not outgrow a courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is mine not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always shade or too much nitrogen. Crepe myrtles need full sun all day, and lawn fertiliser drifting into the bed gives you a leafy plant with few flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it lose its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is deciduous. You get autumn colour, then a bare winter frame with mottled bark, then fresh growth in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100297773375,"sku":"LAG-SPP-ZUN-200MM-P6","price":287.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140112175423,"sku":"LAG-SPP-ZUN-300MM","price":195.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140112208191,"sku":"LAG-SPP-ZUN-400MM","price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100297707839,"sku":"LAG-SPP-ZUN-500MM","price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":47961764495679,"sku":"LAG-SPP-ZUN-100L","price":756.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"650mm","offer_id":55100297740607,"sku":"LAG-SPP-ZUN-650MM","price":756.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51632707699007,"sku":"LAG-SPP-ZUN-200L","price":1650.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100297609535,"sku":"LAG-SPP-ZUN-300L","price":1911.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100297642303,"sku":"LAG-SPP-ZUN-400L","price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Pink-Crepe-Myrtle-Lagerstroemia-Zuni_37308637.png?v=1768454860"},{"product_id":"pink-jasmine-jasminum-polyanthum","title":"Pink Jasmine - Jasminum polyanthum","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Jasmine (\u003cem\u003eJasminum polyanthum\u003c\/em\u003e) is the climber to choose when a bare fence needs covering quickly and you want perfume as part of the deal. A twining evergreen that reaches about 5m with support and spreads 3m wide, it knits through wire, mesh or lattice into a dense green screen within a couple of seasons. From late winter the whole plant is covered in deep pink buds that open to white starry flowers, and on a still evening the scent carries right across a garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine speed.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the fastest climbers we sell, able to clothe a fence panel in its first full season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeeks of perfume.\u003c\/strong\u003e The late winter flush is heavy, and the fragrance is strong enough to scent a whole courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo colours at once.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rose pink buds open beside white stars, so the display reads pink and white at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant and untroubled by heat or humidity, it performs from the subtropics down to cool temperate gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds early pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies work the flowers at a time of year when little else is open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it wires, mesh or lattice to twine through, and plant 1.5m apart along the fence for full coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a large pot with a frame it makes a fragrant privacy panel for a small outdoor space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trained over an arch or pergola post it stays a manageable feature if trimmed after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Jasmine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade, with the heaviest flowering in sun. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean climates, and established plants shrug off frost. It is not a plant for the wet tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable garden soil with drainage suits it. Dig compost through the bed before planting and mulch to 75mm, kept clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once or twice a week through the first summer, then taper off; established plants are drought tolerant. A light feed in spring is plenty, because overfed plants make leaves instead of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e The job that matters. Prune hard straight after flowering, then trim regrowth two or three times through the warm months, keeping it on its frame, out of trees and clear of bushland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Pink Jasmine as tube stock, as 140mm pots in packs of 10, as 200mm pots in packs of 6, and as established 300mm plants already winding up their support. Tubes are small but move quickly; the packs suit a long fence run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel well and settle fast, with new twining shoots usually showing within 3 to 4 weeks in warm weather. Orders are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse the full climbing plants range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eMore fragrant plants for scent through the year\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/star-jasmine-trachelospermum-jasminoides\"\u003eStar Jasmine, a slower and tidier alternative\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast will it cover a fence?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted in spring at 1.5m spacing with something to twine through, expect real coverage in the first growing season and a dense screen by the end of the second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it damage my fence or walls?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It climbs by twining stems rather than sticky pads or invasive aerial roots, so it cannot grip masonry on its own. It simply needs wires, mesh or lattice to wrap around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I stop it taking over?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne hard prune straight after flowering, then two or three light trims through summer. Never let runners reach trees or shrubs, and keep stems off the soil, where they can take root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it frost hardy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, established plants handle frost in cool temperate gardens. Young plants in their first winter appreciate a sheltered spot while the root system develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44341848015167,"sku":"JAS-POL-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140112240959,"sku":"JAS-POL-140MM-P10","price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140112273727,"sku":"JAS-POL-200MM-P6","price":235.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140112306495,"sku":"JAS-POL-300MM","price":123.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Pink-Jasmine-Jasminum-polyanthum.jpg?v=1741857969"},{"product_id":"fairy-iris-dietes-grandiflora","title":"Fairy Iris - Dietes grandiflora","description":"\u003cp\u003eFairy Iris (\u003cem\u003eDietes grandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e) is the plant landscapers reach for when a bed has to look good with almost no attention. It forms an upright evergreen clump about 1.2m tall and 1m across, and sends white iris flowers marked with yellow and violet up above the foliage from spring into summer. It takes frost, drought, heat, salt and wet soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt survives conditions that kill other plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, salt tolerant and comfortable with wet feet, all in the one clump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen structure year round.\u003c\/strong\u003e The strappy upright foliage holds its shape in every season, so the bed never looks bare between flushes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite flowers with real detail.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each bloom is white with yellow and violet markings, held clear of the leaves on tall stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt suits nearly every Australian climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens all grow it well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance in the real sense.\u003c\/strong\u003e No staking, no spraying, no annual replanting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a continuous sweep. The clumps meet within a season or two and read as one planting rather than a row of individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does not shed messy leaves into the water, takes reflected heat and splash, and gives vertical form against a flat pool edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders, coastal gardens and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a repeating accent, in an exposed coastal bed where salt wind burns softer plants, or in a pot 400mm or wider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Fairy Iris in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the most flowers; part shade gives fewer. Frost hardy and heat tolerant, so it works from the tropics through to cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. In the coldest districts heavy frost can mark the foliage, which recovers in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything. Sand, clay loam and ground that stays damp are all workable, and it will sit in a soggy spot that would rot most plants of this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly for the first two months, then it can rely on natural rain in most gardens. A light complete fertiliser in early spring lifts flowering, though it flowers without it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not shear the clump like a grass, because cut leaf tips brown off and stay that way for months. Pull spent flower stems at the base and remove tired outer leaves individually. Every three or four years, lift and divide a congested clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree sizes are grown: tube stock, 140mm pots in packs of ten, and 200mm pots in packs of six. Tubes are small divisions and the economical way to plant a large area, taking about two seasons to look established. The 140mm and 200mm plants are the usual landscape choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClumping plants like this travel well, and a few bent or creased leaves after transit are cosmetic. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect roots moving within two to three weeks and the first flowers the following spring, all covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee it used in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/border-brilliance-low-growing-plant-ideas\"\u003eguide to low growing border plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare it with other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-for-landscaping\"\u003estrappy and grassy landscaping plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the same look in a dwarf clump to 40cm, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/butterfly-iris-tiny-dancer-dietes-iridioides-tiny-dancer\"\u003eButterfly Iris Tiny Dancer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck what else suits a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003epoolside planting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for mass planting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart, centre to centre. Closer and the clumps compete and lose shape; wider and bare soil shows for the first few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I cut it back hard each year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Shearing leaves blunt brown tips for months. Remove spent flower stems at the base and pull out old leaves individually instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it spread or seed into the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clump widens slowly rather than running, but it does set seed, so remove old flower stems if you would rather not find seedlings nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44341885010239,"sku":"DIE-GRA-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100298789183,"sku":"DIE-GRA-100MM-P10","price":58.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140112568639,"sku":"DIE-GRA-140MM-P10","price":183.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140112601407,"sku":"DIE-GRA-200MM-P6","price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Fairy-Iris-Dietes-grandiflora.png?v=1766222170"},{"product_id":"curry-plant-helichrysum-italicum","title":"Curry Plant - Helichrysum italicum","description":"\u003cp\u003eCurry Plant (\u003cem\u003eHelichrysum italicum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a silver leaved Mediterranean shrub that smells strongly of curry on a warm day, particularly after rain. It forms a soft mound about 600mm tall and 700mm wide, topped with clusters of small yellow button flowers through summer. Grown for foliage and scent rather than harvest, it is one of the toughest silver plants for a hot, dry, poor soil position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver foliage all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine needle like leaves hold their colour through every season and lift dark green planting around them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe scent is the point.\u003c\/strong\u003e Brushing past releases a warm curry aroma, so it belongs beside a path, a seat or a doorway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt thrives on neglect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt tolerant and content in poor soil, it asks for almost nothing once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees and butterflies work it.\u003c\/strong\u003e The yellow summer flowers are busy with pollinators and dry well for arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart for a continuous silver band along a path or driveway. The mounded habit keeps a clean line without any clipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and hot banks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage and reflected heat suit it exactly, and it holds its shape on a slope where softer plants sprawl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 300mm pot suits a single plant on a sunny balcony, and in a small garden it gives structure and contrast without taking up room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Curry Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, all day. It suits Mediterranean, warm temperate, cool temperate, arid and semi arid gardens, and being frost hardy it handles cold southern winters. Humid subtropical and tropical summers are its weak point, where still air and wet leaves lead to rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and lean. Sandy, gravelly and rocky soils are ideal, and rich or wet ground is the fastest way to lose it. On clay, plant on a raised mound and mulch with gravel rather than bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly for the first two months, then only through long dry spells. Feeding is unnecessary and works against you, producing soft green growth instead of tight silver foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim by a third in early spring, and again after flowering if you prefer a neat mound. Always cut into leafy growth, because bare woody stems reshoot slowly and unevenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied in 140mm pots, sold in packs of 10. Plants arrive as young bushy stock ready to go straight in, and fill their space within one to two seasons in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Plant into well drained ground and water only until the roots take. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing edging plants\u003c\/a\u003e for spacing and low border design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003edrought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e for a waterwise bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003erockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e for hot, sharply drained positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003eplants for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e that stay in scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cook with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves are used to perfume oils, stocks and rice during cooking, then removed before serving. They are not eaten as a herb, and this is not the plant that curry powder or curry leaves come from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need for an edge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo per metre at 50cm spacing. A pack of 10 runs about 2.5 metres of continuous edging, or covers roughly a square metre and a half as a mass planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has mine gone woody in the middle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually the result of no pruning, or of cutting back too hard into bare stems. Trim a third off in early spring every year and it will stay dense from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a humid climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt struggles. In humid subtropical and tropical gardens, give it the most open, breezy, sharply drained position you have, or grow it in a pot under eaves where the foliage stays dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100299346239,"sku":"HEL-ITA-100MM-P10","price":76.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44341893038399,"sku":"HEL-ITA-140MM-P10","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Curry-Plant-Helichrysum-italicum.jpg?v=1741857990"},{"product_id":"white-false-heather-cuphea-hyssopifolia-white","title":"White False Heather - Cuphea hyssopifolia 'White'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite False Heather (\u003cem\u003eCuphea hyssopifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'White') is a small plant that works hard for its space. It forms a soft mound about 50cm tall and wide, covered in tiny deep green leaves and small white flowers that keep coming almost all year in warm climates. For edging a path, filling a pot or massing along a border, few plants offer this much flower for this little effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers nearly year round.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it is rarely without bloom, and in warm temperate areas it flowers from spring until the cold arrives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally neat.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine foliage forms a dense dome that holds its shape with only a light trim now and then.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to fill.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants knit together within a season at 40cm spacing, so a new border reads as finished quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes heat, humidity and dry spells.\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer in the subtropics does not slow it, and established plants forgive a missed watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrings in the pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e The little flowers are worked constantly by bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart for a continuous low border along a path or garden bed. It gives the clipped look of a miniature hedge without the clipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e At the same 40cm spacing it covers open ground in soft drifts, suppressing weeds once the canopy closes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and poolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays compact in a container, sheds very little, and handles the reflected heat around a pool better than most fine leaved plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing white false heather in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings the heaviest flowering, though it accepts a few hours of light shade. It is at its best in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It tolerates light frost only, so in colder districts treat it as a plant for pots that can shift under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable garden soil with drainage suits it. Work compost through sandy beds to hold moisture, and avoid spots that stay wet through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water two or three times a week for the first month, then weekly through the first summer. Established plants are surprisingly drought tolerant. A controlled release fertiliser in spring keeps the foliage dark and the flowers coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear lightly after the main spring flush and again in late summer if it looks shaggy. Avoid cutting into old bare wood; little and often keeps the mound dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell it as single tubes, a 140mm pack of 10 and a 200mm pack of 6. Tubes are the economical way to plant a long border and reach full size within their first year, while the 140mm and 200mm packs bring the finished look forward by a season. Small plants like these travel well and bounce back from transit within days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefer a touch of colour? See \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mauve-false-heather-cuphea-hyssopifolia-mauve\"\u003eMauve False Heather\u003c\/a\u003e, the lilac flowered form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eflowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e for companions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare options in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eplants for poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a border?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet plants 40cm apart for a continuous border. They touch within a season and form a solid ribbon of foliage and flower by the end of the first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost marks the foliage but plants usually recover. Hard or repeated frost kills it, so in cold districts grow it in pots and move it somewhere sheltered for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often does it need trimming?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce or twice a year is plenty. A light all over shear after the spring flush keeps the mound tight, and it flowers again on the fresh growth within weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it grow well around pools?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It handles reflected heat, the odd splash and the exposed feel of most pool surrounds, and its fine leaves shed far less litter into the water than larger shrubs do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44341894381887,"sku":"CUP-HYS-WHI-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140112699711,"sku":"CUP-HYS-WHI-140MM-P10","price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140112732479,"sku":"CUP-HYS-WHI-200MM-P6","price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/White-False-Heather-Cuphea-hyssopifolia-White.png?v=1766222179"},{"product_id":"ivory-curl-tree-buckinghamia-celsissima","title":"Ivory Curl Tree - Buckinghamia celsissima","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ivory curl tree (\u003cem\u003eBuckinghamia celsissima\u003c\/em\u003e) is the flowering native to plant when the block is too small for a poinciana but you still want a tree people stop and look at. In cultivation it settles at about 6m to 8m tall and 4m wide, evergreen and densely leafed, and from late summer into autumn it hangs long creamy white flower spikes through the canopy. The roots are well behaved, which is why landscapers keep specifying it near driveways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA serious flowering display on a small tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Curling ivory spikes up to 200mm long, carried in quantity and lightly perfumed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-invasive roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does not lift paving or chase pipes the way figs do, so it can go close to a house or a driveway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen shade and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy is dense enough to shade a courtyard and block a first floor window, all year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough, and good for wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters and pollinators work the flowers in late summer, and the tree is drought and heat tolerant enough for a hot exposed street.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature tree in a small garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 4m wide it fits a suburban backyard without taking the whole lawn. Put it where you will see the flowers from a window or a seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways, avenues and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart. The upright habit and tidy roots make it a better neighbour to concrete than most trees this size, and a row of three or four blocks an overlooking window at first floor level, which a hedge cannot do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the ivory curl tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering; it tolerates part shade but flowers less. This is a tree for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost once established, so the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens should choose something hardier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil, water and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonably drained soil, including poorer sandy ground. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound with compost worked through, and mulch 75mm deep clear of the trunk. Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, after which it only needs help in long dry spells. Feed with a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring, because this proteaceae relative dislikes heavy general purpose fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and mature size.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little pruning is needed. Shape it or lift the lower branches straight after flowering, and avoid pruning in late spring or you will remove the flower wood. You may read that the species reaches 25m; that comes from wild rainforest trees, not open gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in tube, 200mm multipacks, 300mm and 400mm, and in 25L, 45L, 100L and 200L. Tube and 200mm plants are young, single stemmed and the sensible buy for an avenue. The 300mm and 400mm sizes suit one feature tree, and the 25L and larger stock arrives with a formed trunk and real height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet first month while the roots move out, then strong growth through the warm season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eCompare flowering trees for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/driveway-trees\"\u003eUpright trees for driveways and entrances\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/buckinghamia-celsissima-ivory-curl-tree-ex-ground\"\u003eField-grown Ivory Curl Tree in specimen sizes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe to plant near a driveway or pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is one of the few flowering trees we would say that about. The roots are non-invasive, so it does not lift concrete or force its way into drains. Still allow 2m of clearance for the canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate summer into autumn, heaviest on trees in full sun. A young tree may take two to four years to flower well, and larger planted stock flowers sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a screen or an avenue?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree metres apart. The canopies meet at that spacing to give a continuous line without crowding the trunks or forcing the trees to lean away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51640221106495,"sku":"BUC-CEL-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100300067135,"sku":"BUC-CEL-140MM-P10","price":239.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140112961855,"sku":"BUC-CEL-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140112994623,"sku":"BUC-CEL-300MM","price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140113027391,"sku":"BUC-CEL-400MM","price":511.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":47186592235839,"sku":"BUC-CEL-100L","price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100300198207,"sku":"BUC-CEL-150L","price":866.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":47951475704127,"sku":"BUC-CEL-200L","price":1375.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100300001599,"sku":"BUC-CEL-400L","price":3712.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100300034367,"sku":"BUC-CEL-1000L","price":7012.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Ivory-Curl-Tree-Buckinghamia-celsissima.png?v=1766222181"},{"product_id":"illawarra-flame-tree-brachychiton-acerifolius","title":"Illawarra Flame Tree - Brachychiton acerifolius","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Illawarra Flame Tree (\u003cem\u003eBrachychiton acerifolius\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the few trees that genuinely stops traffic. In a garden it reaches around 12m tall and 6m wide, upright and reasonably narrow for its height. In early summer it drops most of its leaves and covers the bare branches in waxy scarlet bells, a display that lasts weeks and can be seen from the end of the street. It is fast, drought hardy and native to the east coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScarlet flowering on bare wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nothing green softens the colour. The whole crown reads as red for several weeks in early summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpright for its size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 12m by 6m it gives canopy height without the sprawling width of most large shade trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal habitat value.\u003c\/strong\u003e An Australian native whose flowers pull in nectar feeding birds, bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established, heat tolerant and wind tolerant, with a swollen trunk base that stores water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to establish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Young trees grow strongly in a warm season, so the wait for a canopy is shorter than the mature size suggests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a specimen tree first. Site it where the flowering is seen from the house or the street, with open sky above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade for larger gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy is high and open, so it shades an area without smothering what grows beneath. Allow 6m of clear width and keep it 6m from buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways, avenues and windy blocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaced 8m to 10m apart along a drive it gives a run of scarlet, and its wind tolerance makes it usable on open acreage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Illawarra Flame Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always. Flowering is tied to sun and to a warm dry spell before summer. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes light frost only once established, so frost free coastal districts are the safe southern limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, free draining soil gives the best growth, and waterlogging is not negotiable. On clay, plant high on a broad mound and improve a wide area rather than a single hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then only in extended dry periods. A native slow release fertiliser in early spring is plenty. Rich feeding produces leaves at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and handling.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shape in late winter while the tree is young to build a clean leader and lift the canopy. Mature trees need little beyond removing damaged wood. The seed pods carry fine hairs that irritate skin, so wear gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlame trees are grown here in eleven sizes. The 200mm packs of six, 250mm, 300mm and 400mm pots are young trees that establish fast and cost the least to freight. From 45L up through 75L, 100L, 200L, 300L, 400L and 700L you are buying years, and a 100L or larger tree already carries trunk calliper and branch structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and the largest sizes are quoted on specialist transport. Expect a settling period of a few weeks, then vigorous growth once soil temperatures rise. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eHow to choose a shade tree for your climate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003eCompare feature trees for a focal point\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eSee the full flowering tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/brachychiton-acerifolius-flame-tree-ex-ground\"\u003eField-grown Illawarra Flame Tree in specimen sizes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before it flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually several years, and advanced stock flowers sooner than small pots. Full sun and lean feeding bring it forward, and a dry late spring gives the strongest display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it lost all its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the tree doing what it should. It sheds most of its foliage immediately before flowering, which is why the scarlet is so intense. The leaves return straight after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get in a suburban garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 12m tall and 6m wide. The species reaches 30m or more in rainforest, but garden grown trees stay far smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67789556613439,"sku":"BRA-ACE-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100300460351,"sku":"BRA-ACE-100MM-P10","price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100300263743,"sku":"BRA-ACE-140MM-P10","price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140113060159,"sku":"BRA-ACE-200MM-P6","price":230.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140113092927,"sku":"BRA-ACE-300MM","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140113125695,"sku":"BRA-ACE-400MM","price":382.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100300525887,"sku":"BRA-ACE-500MM","price":453.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44493918699839,"sku":"BRA-ACE-100L","price":783.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":48944640491839,"sku":"BRA-ACE-200L","price":1443.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":51629613777215,"sku":"BRA-ACE-300L","price":4207.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":44493918732607,"sku":"BRA-ACE-400L","price":4207.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"700L","offer_id":51649164378431,"sku":"BRA-ACE-700L","price":4812.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750L","offer_id":55100300329279,"sku":"BRA-ACE-750L","price":6875.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100300362047,"sku":"BRA-ACE-1000L","price":6875.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Illawarra-Flame-Tree-Brachychiton-acerifolius.png?v=1768454907"},{"product_id":"royal-poinciana-delonix-regia","title":"Royal Poinciana - Delonix regia","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe royal poinciana (\u003cem\u003eDelonix regia\u003c\/em\u003e) is the summer flowering shade tree that defines a tropical street. Given open ground it reaches around 10m tall with a canopy just as wide, and through the hottest months it fills with scarlet and orange flowers. It is fast growing and thrives on heat, but it is frost tender, so this is a tree for tropical and subtropical gardens only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering on a grand scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature trees carry red and orange blooms across the whole crown for weeks, then drop a carpet of petals beneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal shade, and quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy grows as wide as the tree is tall, so one specimen cools a lawn, driveway or outdoor living area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e It shrugs off searing heat and wet season humidity, and once established it is genuinely drought tolerant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlive with wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers draw nectar feeding birds, bees and butterflies, and salt tolerance suits coastal gardens up north.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a big tree. It earns its place on acreage, large blocks, parks and school grounds, anywhere a 10m canopy is an asset rather than a problem. As a driveway or avenue tree, plant 10m to 12m apart; as a single lawn feature it works even better, because you can walk under it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne honest warning: the roots are broad and shallow, so they lift paving and find pipes. Keep the trunk at least 8m from buildings, paths, pools and services. The seed pods are not pet safe, so rake them up if you have a dog that chews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing royal poinciana in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate, and where it will not grow.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical and subtropical gardens only. It suits far north and coastal Queensland, northern New South Wales and tropical northern Western Australia. Frost kills young trees, so in cool southern gardens around Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra or Hobart it will not make a tree. Choose a frost hardy shade tree instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, all day. It is not fussy about soil provided drainage is good, and it copes well with sandy coastal ground. Avoid heavy clay that stays wet through the wet season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering, feeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once or twice a week through the first two summers, then only in extended dry spells. A slow release fertiliser in early spring is plenty; go easy on high nitrogen lawn feeds, which push leaf at the expense of flower. Prune while the tree is young to build one strong leader and well spaced limbs, because long horizontal branches carry real weight later on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are advanced container grown trees in 45L, 100L, 200L and 400L sizes, so you start with real height and trunk calliper. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, confirmed with you before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoinciana is semi deciduous, thinning out or dropping its leaves entirely through winter and the dry season. A tree arriving in the cooler months can look bare, which is normal; it flushes again as soon as the weather warms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered Australia wide, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/delonix-regia-discovering-the-iconic-australian-flame-tree\"\u003ePoinciana growing guide, and how it differs from the Illawarra flame tree\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eThe best shade trees for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-shade-trees\"\u003eBrowse all fast growing shade trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eSee more flowering trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/delonix-regia-royal-poinciana-ex-ground\"\u003eField-grown Royal Poinciana in specimen sizes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow one in Melbourne, Adelaide or Hobart?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is frost tender and needs tropical or subtropical conditions to survive and flower. In cool southern gardens it rarely recovers from its first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before it flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually three to five years from planting, and heaviest in full sun on a tree not fed hard with nitrogen. Larger container sizes give you a head start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it lose its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Expect thinning or full leaf drop in winter and the dry season, then a fresh flush in spring ahead of flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow soon will it give me shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA usable canopy takes about five to eight years from an advanced tree, fastest if you water deeply while it establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67789557399871,"sku":"DEL-REG-tube","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100302983487,"sku":"DEL-REG-140MM-P10","price":197.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100302721343,"sku":"DEL-REG-300MM","price":231.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100302917951,"sku":"DEL-REG-400MM","price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100302819647,"sku":"DEL-REG-75L","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44657177133375,"sku":"DEL-REG-100L","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180L","offer_id":55100302852415,"sku":"DEL-REG-180L","price":1237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":48747455545663,"sku":"DEL-REG-200L","price":1237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100302885183,"sku":"DEL-REG-300L","price":1732.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":47286350479679,"sku":"DEL-REG-400L","price":3300.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100302754111,"sku":"DEL-REG-1000L","price":6187.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100302786879,"sku":"DEL-REG-2000L","price":9625.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Royal-Poinciana-Delonix-regia_5e0de28a.png?v=1768454935"},{"product_id":"mauve-false-heather-cuphea-hyssopifolia-mauve","title":"Mauve False Heather - Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Mauve'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMauve False Heather (\u003cem\u003eCuphea hyssopifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Mauve') is the low edging plant that keeps flowering when everything around it has stopped. It settles at about 50cm tall and 60cm across, a fine textured mound smothered in small mauve flowers for most of the year in a warm garden. Planted 40cm apart it closes into an even border in one season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering that barely pauses.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical and subtropical gardens see mauve flowers almost year round, and warm temperate gardens run from spring into autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays the size you bought it.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 50cm by 60cm it never creeps out over the path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough for something this fine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat, humidity and dry spells are all handled once the roots are down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees and butterflies work it constantly.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers are small, but there are thousands of them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes a clip.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light shear thickens it rather than setting it back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart in a single row. Ten plants give four metres of edge, and the row reads as one band by the end of the first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Same 40cm spacing on a staggered grid, about six plants to the square metre. Once closed over it shades out most annual weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clipped, it holds a tidy 30cm to 40cm hedge along a path. One plant fills a 250mm to 300mm pot, and three make a trough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mauve False Heather in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering; part shade works but stays looser and leafier. This is one for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens should grow it in a pot that can move under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage is the one real requirement. Work compost through the bed, and on heavy clay raise the planting line into a low mound. Mulch to 50mm, kept off the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then only in long dry spells. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and again in mid summer keeps the flowering dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear lightly two or three times through the warmer months. A plant that has gone woody and open at the base can be cut back hard in early spring and will reshoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in two sizes. Tube stock is a young plant with a small root ball, and the sensible buy for a long run because it catches up quickly. The 140mm pack of ten covers about 1.6 square metres massed, or four metres of single row edging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft growth can look tired after a few days in a box, so water it and give it a day in the shade before planting. Expect flowers within six to eight weeks in warm weather. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing edging plants for a clean garden line\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/border-brilliance-low-growing-plant-ideas\"\u003eLow growing plant ideas for borders\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003egroundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e for larger areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eplants that feed bees and butterflies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a border?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForty centimetres apart in a single row. At that spacing the plants meet by the end of the first growing season and the edge reads as continuous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really flower all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClose to it in tropical and subtropical gardens, where there is rarely a month without flowers. In warm temperate districts expect a strong run from spring through autumn and a quieter winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. A brief cold snap may burn the tips and the plant will reshoot in spring, but hard or repeated frost will kill it. 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Near black stems carry dark, deeply toned foliage, and the large flower heads come through blue to purple depending on your soil. 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It suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, handles humidity, and is frost hardy once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moisture retentive and free draining, with plenty of compost. For blue and purple heads keep the soil acidic, around pH 5.0 to 5.5, using an acidifying fertiliser or aluminium sulphate. Add lime instead if you want pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a thirsty plant. Water deeply two or three times a week through summer, more in a pot, and mulch 75mm deep. Feed in early spring and again after the first flush with a fertiliser matched to the colour you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spent heads back to the first pair of fat buds in late winter, and take out one or two of the oldest stems at ground level each year. Growth is slow, so do not cut harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in three sizes: 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and single 300mm pots. All three are currently supplied on backorder against the next crop, so expect a wait rather than immediate despatch. The 300mm plants are the largest and closest to flowering size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydrangeas are deciduous, so a plant sent in winter may arrive as bare stems with visible buds. That is normal, not a fault. Growth is slow, and a plant usually takes two seasons to look established. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/hydrangeas-colour-and-growth\"\u003eHow hydrangea colour works, and how to change it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydrangeas\"\u003eBrowse the full hydrangea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-lower-soil-ph-a-guide-for-healthier-gardens-and-lawns\"\u003eLowering soil pH to hold blue flowers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eMore plants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep the flowers blue instead of pink?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil acidic, around pH 5.0 to 5.5. Aluminium sulphate applied a few times through the growing season is the usual method, and a pot makes that far easier than acidifying a whole bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well. The leaves burn at the edges and the flower heads wilt through the middle of the day. Give it morning sun and afternoon shade, or dappled light under a high canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Hydrangea leaves, buds and flowers are toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, causing vomiting and stomach upset. Plant it out of reach of a pet that chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44960242041151,"sku":"HYD-MAC-OBSSTO-200MM-P6","price":297.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44774914916671,"sku":"HYD-MAC-OBSSTO-300MM","price":157.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Obsidian-Storm-Cloud-Hydrangea-Hydrangea-macrophylla-Obsidian-Storm-Cloud.png?v=1742472232"},{"product_id":"star-jasmine-trachelospermum-jasminoides","title":"Star Jasmine - Trachelospermum jasminoides","description":"\u003cp\u003eStar jasmine (\u003cem\u003eTrachelospermum jasminoides\u003c\/em\u003e) is the climber to plant when you want a fence covered, a bank held and the garden perfumed for six weeks in spring. Given wires or a trellis it twines to about 4m and spreads roughly 2m; left flat on the ground it becomes a dense evergreen groundcover instead. It grows in more of Australia than almost anything else we sell, from the tropics to cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume that carries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spring flush scents a whole courtyard, and in warm gardens it often repeats lightly through summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo plants in one.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a support it climbs. On flat ground or a slope it runs sideways into a groundcover about 300mm deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt grows almost anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy once established, drought tolerant once the roots are down, and comfortable in coastal salt and humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt twines, it does not drill.\u003c\/strong\u003e No aerial roots or sucker pads, so it will not damage mortar the way an ivy can.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFences, screens and pergolas.\u003c\/strong\u003e Run three or four horizontal wires 300mm apart and plant 1m apart along the base. At that spacing the stems knit into full cover without the tangle crowding causes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes, banks and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted 1m apart and left unsupported it spreads and roots down as it goes, which suits a bank too steep to mow, or a carpet under established trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing star jasmine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering. Part shade keeps the plant green and healthy but you will see fewer flowers. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and a young plant wants shelter through its first winter in cold districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonably drained soil, though it will sulk in ground that stays boggy. On clay, mound the planting position and work compost through. Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then reduce; established plants handle dry spells but flower better with water in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A controlled release fertiliser in early spring is enough for the year. Shear the plant back straight after flowering, because next season's buds form on the growth that follows. Old plants build a woody thatch and can be cut back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe sap.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut stems bleed a milky sap that can irritate skin, eyes and mouths, so wear gloves when you prune and keep the offcuts away from pets and small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in tube, 140mm, 180mm, 200mm, 250mm, 300mm and 400mm, with several smaller sizes in multipacks, which is the practical way to buy for a long fence. Tube and 140mm plants are young and quick to catch up; the 300mm and 400mm usually arrive trained on a stake with several runners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect obvious runners in the first warm spell, and full cover of a fence panel in two to three seasons. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse the full range of climbing plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eCompare groundcovers for banks and mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eMore perfumed plants for near a doorway\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need for my fence?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne per metre, with wires or mesh to climb. A 10m boundary takes ten plants and reads as solid green in two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it damage my wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It twines rather than clinging with roots or pads, so it will not lift render or mortar. That does mean a bare brick wall needs wires or a trellis fixed to it first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat it as one to keep out of reach. The milky sap can irritate skin and mouths, so it is not a plant for a run where a dog chews everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is mine green but not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo much shade, or a hard prune at the wrong time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44779184619839,"sku":"TRA-JAS-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100304916799,"sku":"TRA-JAS-100MM-P10","price":116.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140114436415,"sku":"TRA-JAS-140MM-P10","price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140114469183,"sku":"TRA-JAS-200MM-P6","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140114567487,"sku":"TRA-JAS-300MM","price":126.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140114600255,"sku":"TRA-JAS-400MM","price":462.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100305080639,"sku":"TRA-JAS-500MM","price":481.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L","offer_id":55100305113407,"sku":"TRA-JAS-110L","price":3575.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Star-Jasmine-Trachelospermum-jasminoides_bd3c4e72.png?v=1768454974"},{"product_id":"copper-tops-midgen-berry-austromyrtus-copper-tops","title":"Copper Tops Midgen Berry - Austromyrtus 'Copper Tops'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCopper Tops Midgen Berry (\u003cem\u003eAustromyrtus dulcis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Copper Tops') is a low Australian native shrub grown for two things: the coppery bronze flush on every new shoot, and the sweet speckled berries that follow the white spring flowers. It reaches about 1.2m tall and 1m wide, evergreen and neat, so it works as a low hedge, a border or a bush tucker plant in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBronze new growth, all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each flush opens copper and settles to green, so the plant carries colour without needing a flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBerries you can actually eat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small white berries speckled with grey, sweet and slightly spicy, ripening through summer into autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays small.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.2m by 1m it fills a border without the annual battle to keep it down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, and the wildlife knows.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies take the flowers, birds take the fruit you leave behind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, drought tolerant once established and comfortable in humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a low hedge. At that spacing it knits into a continuous band about knee to hip height within two seasons, and it takes a light shear without sulking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set 60cm apart through a native bed and let it run together as a soft understorey beneath taller shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider suits it, which puts the berries within reach on a balcony or beside a back door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Copper Tops Midgen Berry in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, though the bronze colour is strongest in sun. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate plant. It handles light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens are outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, ideally sandy or improved with compost. It grows naturally in coastal sand and heath, so it copes with lean ground, but it will not tolerate waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then it manages on its own in most seasons. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring, and keep 75mm of mulch clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density. A light trim after fruiting keeps the hedge tight and triggers another copper flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in three sizes: single tubes, 140mm pots in packs of ten, and 200mm pots in packs of six. Tubes are the value choice for a long border and catch up within a season or two. The 140mm packs are the practical hedge buy at 60cm spacing, and 200mm plants give you an immediate low mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a slow grower, so expect 20 to 30cm a year and two seasons before a hedge line closes. Plants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eBrowse more Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eSee the full edible and bush food range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-bird-attracting-native-plants-for-australian-gardens\"\u003eNative plants that bring birds into the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eCompare other hedging options\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do the berries taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet and mild with a faint spice, closer to a blueberry than anything tart. They ripen from summer into autumn and are best picked and eaten straight off the bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a low hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart in a single row. Any tighter and the plants shade each other out at the base, which is where a low hedge needs to stay furnished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and in colder districts it needs a sheltered north facing wall or a pot that can be moved under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44836693082431,"sku":"AUS-SPP-COPTOP-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140114829631,"sku":"AUS-SPP-COPTOP-140MM-P10","price":196.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140114796863,"sku":"AUS-SPP-COPTOP-200MM-P6","price":237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Copper-Tops-Midgen-Berry-Austromyrtus-Copper-Tops.png?v=1766222234"},{"product_id":"swamp-banksia-banksia-robur","title":"Swamp Banksia - Banksia robur","description":"\u003cp\u003eSwamp Banksia (\u003cem\u003eBanksia robur\u003c\/em\u003e) is the banksia for the wet corner of the garden, the one spot where most shrubs rot. It settles at around 2.5m tall and 2.5m wide as a spreading shrub, with broad leathery leaves the size of your hand and upright spikes that open lime green and age to bronze gold. Honeyeaters work those spikes for weeks, and the spent cones hold their shape long after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt genuinely handles wet feet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most banksias demand sharp drainage. This one grows in coastal swamps, so a damp low spot suits it rather than kills it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers that last.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spikes shift from green through yellow to bronze over several weeks, then persist as sculptural cones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBold foliage all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Serrated leaves up to 30cm long give a coarse, architectural texture against fine leaved natives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds and pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar heavy flowers pull in honeyeaters, native bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoor soil is no obstacle.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy, low fertility ground is its natural home, so it asks for very little.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart. At that spacing the plants merge into a continuous low thicket within about three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamp and low lying ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Swales, the base of a slope, a dam edge or a bed that stays soggy after rain. This is where it beats every other banksia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant and comfortable in humidity, so it holds up on exposed sandy blocks. Repeat it along a border at 1.5m for rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Swamp Banksia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings the heaviest flowering, though it accepts part shade with a looser habit. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens sit outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy and slightly acidic is ideal, and poor ground is fine. Unlike its relatives it does not need mounding for drainage. Keep phosphorus away from it: use a native specific fertiliser, never a general garden blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water twice a week through the first summer, then it looks after itself. A light dose of low phosphorus native fertiliser after flowering is all it wants. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune after flowering to hold it compact. It reshoots from a woody lignotuber, so an old leggy plant can be cut back hard and will regrow from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: tube, 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, and a single 300mm pot. Tube and 140mm plants are the sensible choice for a mass planting, arriving young and single stemmed but quick to establish. The 200mm and 300mm sizes give a bushier plant and bring first flowering closer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect little visible movement for the first month, then steady growth, with first flower spikes usually in the second or third year. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/banksias\"\u003eCompare the full banksia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-bird-attracting-native-plants-for-australian-gardens\"\u003eNative plants that bring birds into the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003ePlants for coastal and salt exposed gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003eShrubs suited to mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Swamp Banksia actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 2.5m tall and 2.5m wide in a garden, growing as a spreading shrub rather than a tree. Older listings quoting 10m are describing a different species entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive in soil that stays wet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and that is its advantage over other banksias. It grows naturally in coastal swamp country and copes with ground that holds water for days after rain, though it will not sit in a permanent pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertiliser should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low phosphorus native fertiliser, applied lightly after flowering. Standard garden fertilisers carry enough phosphorus to damage banksia roots, so check the label before you feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":48784810279231,"sku":"BAN-ROB-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140115026239,"sku":"BAN-ROB-140MM-P10","price":210.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140114960703,"sku":"BAN-ROB-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140114993471,"sku":"BAN-ROB-300MM","price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Swamp-Banksia-Banksia-robur.png?v=1766222238"},{"product_id":"franciss-lilly-pilly-syzygium-francisii","title":"Francis's Lilly Pilly - Syzygium francisii","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrancis's Lilly Pilly (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium francisii\u003c\/em\u003e) is the choice when a two storey neighbour needs blocking rather than a fence line. In a garden it settles at around 8m tall and 4m wide, with dense glossy foliage, coppery new growth and a handsome trunk if you lift the canopy. It also makes an excellent shade tree, and the small mauve berries that follow the cream flowers are edible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal height for real privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 8m it screens an upstairs window or a multi storey build behind you, which a 3m hedge cannot do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense and evergreen.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy holds a solid wall of small glossy leaves all year, and the bronze new growth gives seasonal colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt doubles as a shade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown as a single trunk with the lower limbs removed, it casts genuine shade over a seating area or a lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable in wet and coastal ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet feet tolerant, salt tolerant and humidity tolerant, so damp gullies and coastal blocks both work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible berries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream flowers are followed by small mauve fruit that is edible and heavily worked by birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTall screening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row for a tall dense screen. That spacing lets each tree build width while the canopies still close into a wall. Trimmed, it holds at 3m to 5m as a formal hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen with a clear trunk suits a large lawn or a driveway turning circle, where the dark canopy and coppery flush both show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Francis's Lilly Pilly in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest canopy; part shade works but the screen stays looser. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so hard frosting inland districts, the tablelands and cold southern gardens want a hardier screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep and reasonably fertile is ideal, but it is less fussy than most trees of this size and tolerates ground that stays wet after rain. Work compost through the backfill and mulch 75mm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, since this is a rainforest tree and will not establish on neglect. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer keeps growth moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth is slow to moderate, so trim to shape rather than to control size. For a hedge, tip prune early and trim after the spring flush. For a shade tree, remove the lowest limbs gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: 200mm in packs of six, 45L, 100L and 200L. The 200mm plants are the value option for a long screen, though this species grows slowly. A 45L is a solid young tree, while the 100L and 200L sizes arrive with real height and canopy on them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet month, then steady growth through the warm season, and our 30 day healthy plant guarantee on every plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-the-perfect-plant-for-screening-and-privacy\"\u003eHow to plant and maintain a lilly pilly screen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lilly-pillys\"\u003eBrowse the full lilly pilly range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-4m-to-8m\"\u003eCompare screening plants from 4m to 8m\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/syzygiums\"\u003eMore syzygiums for hedges and trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really reach 30m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn its rainforest habitat it can, given a century and a closed canopy pushing it upwards. In a suburban garden it settles at around 8m tall and 4m wide, and most gardeners trim it below that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne and a half metres apart in a single row. Closer spacing does not close the gap sooner and leaves each tree competing for water, which shows as thin growth at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlow to moderate compared with a hedging lilly pilly. That is partly why it stays tidy, but it also means the larger pot sizes are worth the difference if you need the screen working soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100306424127,"sku":"SYZ-FRA-140MM-P10","price":230.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140115059007,"sku":"SYZ-FRA-200MM-P6","price":237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100306391359,"sku":"SYZ-FRA-300MM","price":118.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44779329225023,"sku":"SYZ-FRA-45L","price":445.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44779329257791,"sku":"SYZ-FRA-100L","price":515.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":49584501981503,"sku":"SYZ-FRA-200L","price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100306325823,"sku":"SYZ-FRA-400L","price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100306358591,"sku":"SYZ-FRA-1000L","price":2750.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Franciss-Lilly-Pilly-Syzygium-francisii.jpg?v=1741858087"},{"product_id":"eureka-bottlebrush-callistemon-eureka","title":"Eureka Bottlebrush - Callistemon 'Eureka'","description":"\u003cp\u003eEureka Bottlebrush (\u003cem\u003eCallistemon\u003c\/em\u003e 'Eureka') is a compact native shrub reaching about 2.5m tall and 2m wide, carrying deep red brushes with a purple cast rather than the usual scarlet. It flowers heavily, feeds birds and bees, and copes with the conditions that kill most shrubs: drought, salt, frost and wet ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour you do not see often.\u003c\/strong\u003e The brushes open a deep red shading through to purple, richer and darker than a common bottlebrush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt tolerates almost everything.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt tolerant and able to sit in wet ground, which is a rare combination in one shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA hedge that earns its place.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted 1.5m apart it makes a screen to about 2.5m that flowers rather than simply filling space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife every season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar rich brushes bring honeyeaters, native bees and butterflies into the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row for a dense screen. It reshoots from old wood, so it can be cut back hard and still furnish right down to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamp and difficult ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet feet tolerance makes it one of the few shrubs for a low spot, a swale or the edge of a drainage line where other plants drown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and feature use.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a group of three or five it reads as a block of colour in flower, and as a single shrub it holds a corner without outgrowing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Eureka Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering. It is at home across tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and it is frost hardy once established, which puts it within reach of most of the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy. It handles clay, sand and poor ground, and unlike most natives it tolerates periods of waterlogging. Mulch 75mm deep and keep it clear of the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then it can live on rainfall in most districts. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring, because standard garden fertilisers can damage the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim straight after each flush, taking the spent brushes and a little of the wood behind them. That one habit is the difference between a dense shrub and a leggy one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: 200mm pots sold in packs of six, single 300mm pots, and 25L and 45L containers. The 200mm packs are the value option for a hedge run or mass planting. The 300mm is the usual single plant size, and the 25L and 45L plants arrive already branched, carrying real height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect two or three quiet weeks after planting, then active growth, and flowering in the first warm season from the established sizes. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-callistemon-the-bottlebrush-beauty\"\u003ecomplete callistemon care guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/callistemons\"\u003ebottlebrush collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003ebird attracting plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeigh up alternative \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003ehedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants 1.5m apart in a single row. Closer than that and the lower branches shade each other out, leaving gaps near the ground where you want cover most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight after each flowering flush, never in the weeks before one. Take the spent brushes plus a few centimetres of wood behind them, and the next flush comes back thicker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with a wet, boggy spot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter than almost any other native shrub. It handles periods of waterlogging that would kill a grevillea or a westringia, though it still prefers ground that drains eventually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100306784575,"sku":"CAL-SPP-EUR-140MM-P10","price":279.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140115157311,"sku":"CAL-SPP-EUR-200MM-P6","price":206.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140115190079,"sku":"CAL-SPP-EUR-300MM","price":99.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44836725489983,"sku":"CAL-SPP-EUR-45L","price":379.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100306751807,"sku":"CAL-SPP-EUR-100L","price":501.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Eureka-Bottlebrush-Callistemon-Eureka.jpg?v=1741858092"},{"product_id":"little-john-bottlebrush-callistemon-little-john","title":"Little John Bottlebrush - Callistemon 'Little John'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLittle John Bottlebrush (\u003cem\u003eCallistemon viminalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Little John') is the dwarf bottlebrush for gardeners who would rather not prune. It settles at roughly 1m tall and 1m wide on its own, holds blue green foliage to ground level, and throws deep red brushes through spring with a lighter flush in autumn. Honeyeaters find it fast, and it is not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays small without help.\u003c\/strong\u003e A mature plant sits at about 1m by 1m, so it never grows over a window or a path edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBird traffic you can watch.\u003c\/strong\u003e The red brushes carry nectar, and honeyeaters work them from spring into autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant and salt tolerant in one small shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, so it suits a front garden the dog patrols.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne trim a year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut behind the spent brushes after flowering and it minds itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedges and border edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row. The canopies meet by the second season and hold a soft wall of 80cm to 1m along a driveway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants 60cm apart in a staggered grid on banks, median strips and dry front gardens, where the planting shades out most weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider suits it for years, giving courtyards native flowers without the bulk of a full bottlebrush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Little John Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering. Part shade is tolerated, though the plant opens up and flowers less. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi-arid gardens, and is frost hardy once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy about type as long as water moves through. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound and work compost through the bed. Keep 75mm of mulch over the roots and clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak once or twice a week through the first summer, then taper off. Feed a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring, since standard garden fertilisers carry more phosphorus than callistemons want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim straight after each flush, cutting behind the spent brushes into leafy wood. That one habit keeps the plant tight and flowering heavily instead of woody at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes: tube stock, 140mm in packs of ten and 200mm in packs of six. Tube stock is young, usually a single stem under 20cm, and it is the sensible choice for a long edge or mass planting because small callistemons establish quickly. The 140mm and 200mm plants arrive branched and read as a low hedge within the first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne pack plants a full run of edging in one go, which is why most customers order by the pack rather than the single plant. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect three or four quiet weeks while the roots move out, then steady growth through the warm months and a first proper flush the following spring. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-callistemon-the-bottlebrush-beauty\"\u003eHow to grow and care for callistemons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare sizes across the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/callistemons\"\u003efull bottlebrush range\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003ebird attracting plants\u003c\/a\u003e for a nectar garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eplants safe for cats and dogs\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a low hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart in a single row. The canopies meet in the second season and the row reads as continuous, without the plants crowding or thinning at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it stay at 1m without pruning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in most gardens. Left alone it holds about 1m by 1m, and the annual trim keeps it dense rather than controlling its size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe if my dog chews the leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCallistemon is not toxic to cats or dogs, so a curious pet is not a problem. A dog that eats a lot of any foliage may still get an upset stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is frost hardy once established, so cool temperate and inland gardens suit it. Shelter first year plants through their first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44779363205439,"sku":"CAL-SPP-LITJOH-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140115255615,"sku":"CAL-SPP-LITJOH-140MM-P10","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140115222847,"sku":"CAL-SPP-LITJOH-200MM-P6","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100306882879,"sku":"CAL-SPP-LITJOH-330MM","price":213.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100306915647,"sku":"CAL-SPP-LITJOH-400MM","price":213.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Little-John-Bottlebrush-Callistemon-Little-John.png?v=1766222244"},{"product_id":"summerscent-radermachera-radermachera","title":"Summerscent Radermachera - Radermachera","description":"\u003cp\u003eSummerscent Radermachera (\u003cem\u003eRadermachera\u003c\/em\u003e 'Summerscent') is the screening plant to reach for when the fence line sits close to the path. It grows to about 3m tall and only 1.5m wide, so you get height without the bulk of a lilly pilly. Through late spring and summer it carries clusters of white trumpet flowers with a real perfume, strongest in the evening. Planted a metre apart it closes into a narrow fragrant hedge in about two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent you notice from the back door.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers are genuinely perfumed, and they keep coming through the warm months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow where it counts.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 1.5m wide it screens a boundary or a side passage without pushing into the paving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick to fill a gap.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth is fast in warm weather, and it handles hot summers and sticky coastal air where a lot of fragrant exotics sulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact habit suits a large container on a balcony, close enough to a seat that you get the scent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. Closer spacing will not close the gap faster and makes watering harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourtyards, balconies and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the few screening plants that stays under 2m wide. In a pot use at least 45L and water more often than you would in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear outdoor living areas.\u003c\/strong\u003e Put it where people sit in the evening. A pair flanking a gate does more for the perfume than a whole row down the back fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Summerscent Radermachera in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest growth and the heaviest flowering; part shade works, but the screen stays looser. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so in cool inland districts and frosty southern gardens grow it in a pot that can be moved under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil of any reasonable type. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound and work compost through the bed. Mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then a good drink in dry spells. A controlled release fertiliser in early spring and again in mid summer keeps the leaf colour up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density low down, then trim lightly after the main flush. Cutting hard just before flowering removes the buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in tube, 30L, 45L and 100L. Tubes are young single stemmed plants and the sensible choice for a long boundary. The 30L and 45L plants arrive already branched with usable height on day one, and the 100L is for the spot where the screen needs to be finished now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet fortnight after planting, then new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full range of fragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/star-jasmine-trachelospermum-jasminoides\"\u003eStar jasmine, a perfumed climber for the same fence\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. Because the plant is naturally narrow, that gives a continuous screen about 1.5m deep rather than a thick hedge, which is usually what a tight boundary needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the perfume strong or subtle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong, and it lifts in the evening. One established plant will scent a courtyard. Down the back of a large block, expect to walk to it rather than smell it from the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is frost tender. A warm sheltered corner can carry it through the odd cold snap in a marginal district, but in genuinely frosty gardens it belongs in a pot you can shift under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44836783554879,"sku":"RAD-SPP-tube","price":30.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44956366733631,"sku":"RAD-SPP-45L","price":321.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":49618432426303,"sku":"RAD-SPP-100L","price":788.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Summerscent-Radermachera-Radermachera.png?v=1766222246"},{"product_id":"walking-iris-neomarica-gracilis","title":"Walking Iris - Neomarica gracilis","description":"\u003cp\u003eWalking Iris (\u003cem\u003eNeomarica gracilis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a strappy evergreen clump reaching about 60cm tall and 60cm across, topped through the warm months by white flowers marked with blue and brown. Each bloom lasts a single day, but they open in succession for weeks and carry a light fragrance. The name describes the habit: flowering stems arch over, root where they touch soil, and the planting slowly walks its way across the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers you can smell.\u003c\/strong\u003e White petals over a blue and brown throat, lightly fragrant, opening in waves rather than one short burst.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt fills its own gaps.\u003c\/strong\u003e Arching stems strike roots wherever they land, so a thin planting knits into a full one without dividing or buying more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade and damp suit it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade brings out the best foliage, and it takes wet feet in ground where most strappy plants rot off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen and undemanding.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fans of green foliage hold all year, and there is no cutting back to schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart for full cover. At that spacing the fans close over the soil within a season or two, and the walking habit handles anything you miss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 60cm it edges a shaded path without blocking the view across a bed, and it holds a line under established trees where turf gives up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e One clump suits a 300mm to 400mm pot on a shaded verandah, where the arching flower stems are easier to appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing walking iris in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade gives the deepest leaf colour and the heaviest flowering. Full sun is tolerated in milder districts but bleaches the foliage through a hot summer. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so in cold inland, tableland and southern gardens grow it in a pot and shift it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable soil improved with compost. It is one of the few strappy plants comfortable in a damp or slow draining corner, though it will not sit in standing water indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate water. Keep the soil damp through the first summer, then a weekly soak in dry spells is enough. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring covers the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none. Pull tired leaves away by hand, then either cut off spent flower stems or peg them down so the plantlets root where you want them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in five sizes: tube, 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and a single 300mm pot. Tube and 140mm plants are young, usually two or three fans each, and they are the sensible buy for a bed of any size. The 250mm and 300mm pots arrive as established clumps and often flower in their first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrappy plants travel well, though a few creased leaves in the box are normal and new fans replace them within weeks. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/ornamental-grasses-a-guide-to-lush-garden-design\"\u003eDesigning with ornamental grasses and strappy foliage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003egrasses and strappy leaf range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse plants suited to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003epartial shade positions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting a whole bed: see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003emass planting range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet plants 40cm apart for a solid mass planting. Wider spacing still works, it simply takes another season for the fans and the rooting stems to close the gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really walk across the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, slowly, and only where a flower stem reaches bare soil. Cutting spent stems off after flowering stops the spread entirely, so it is easy to keep within a defined bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it where it frosts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly light frost is tolerated. In cool temperate and inland gardens grow it in a pot and move it to a sheltered verandah or indoors over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44837274419519,"sku":"NEO-GRA-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140115517759,"sku":"NEO-GRA-140MM-P10","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140115484991,"sku":"NEO-GRA-200MM-P6","price":226.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140115583295,"sku":"NEO-GRA-300MM","price":114.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Walking-Iris-Neomarica-gracilis.png?v=1766222279"},{"product_id":"regina-walking-iris-neomarica-caerulea-regina","title":"Regina Walking Iris - Neomarica caerulea 'Regina'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRegina Walking Iris (\u003cem\u003eNeomarica caerulea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Regina') is the clumping iris that handles heat, humidity and damp ground without complaint. It forms an upright fan of strappy leaves to about 1m tall and 80cm across, and through the warmer months it throws tall stems of scented blue and purple flowers above the foliage. The name is honest: plantlets form on the flowering stems, which bend down and root, so a clump slowly walks outwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers worth leaning in for.\u003c\/strong\u003e The blue and purple blooms are intricately marked and genuinely fragrant, unusual in a plant this easy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDamp ground is not a problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates wet feet, so it works in the low corner where most flowering plants sulk or rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade suits it, so it brings colour to the side of the house and under established trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen structure all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Out of bloom the fans still hold their shape, so a border planted with it never looks empty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost nothing to do.\u003c\/strong\u003e No spraying, no staking, no annual cutback. Tidying spent stems once a year is the whole list.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in drifts. The fans knit into a continuous band within two seasons, and the walking habit fills any gaps for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upright habit suits a path edge or the front of a shrub bed, holding a clean line at knee to hip height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single clump in a 400mm pot makes a strong vertical accent on a shaded patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Regina Walking Iris in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade is the sweet spot, though it takes full sun in cooler districts if kept moist. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and coastal humidity suits it. It handles light frost only, so in cold gardens grow it in a pot you can move under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy. Ordinary garden soil improved with compost is fine, and unlike most flowering perennials it copes with heavy ground that stays damp. Mulch 50mm deep, clear of the crowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it moist through the first summer, then water weekly in dry spells. It is not a drought plant, and leaf tips brown off if it dries out. A slow release fertiliser in early spring carries a season of flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and division.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spent stems back once the plantlets have rooted, or peg them down where you want a new clump. Divide congested clumps every three or four years in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegina is grown in two sizes: tube stock, and 200mm pots in packs of six. Tube plants are young, usually a fan of three or four leaves, and they are the value choice for a large bed. A pack of six 200mm plants covers roughly three metres of border at the recommended spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrappy leaved plants travel well, and a few creased leaves after transit is cosmetic. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. New growth shows within three to four weeks in warm weather, with the first flowers the following spring. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003eBrowse strappy leaf and grass style plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eCompare flowering plants for garden colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003ePlants suited to mass planting and drifts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long do the flowers last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bloom opens for about a day, which sounds disappointing until you see the plant in season. A healthy clump flowers in succession over weeks, so there is always something open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart for mass planting or a border run. The clumps reach about 80cm across, so they overlap slightly and close the bed without crowding each other out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not list it as pet friendly. Plants in the iris family carry compounds in the rhizomes that can upset a dog or cat that digs and chews, so choose something else if yours does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44949416771903,"sku":"NEO-CAE-REG-tube","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100308619583,"sku":"NEO-CAE-REG-140MM-P10","price":228.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140115616063,"sku":"NEO-CAE-REG-200MM-P6","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100308586815,"sku":"NEO-CAE-REG-300MM","price":115.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Regina-Walking-Iris-Neomarica-caerulea-Regina.jpg?v=1741858115"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants-collection.jpg?v=1790894529","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants.oembed?page=31","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}