{"title":"Brisbane \u0026 SEQ Ready","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"natal-lily-clivia-miniata","title":"Natal Lily - Clivia miniata","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatal Lily (\u003cem\u003eClivia miniata\u003c\/em\u003e) solves the bed nothing else wants: dry shade under established trees. It builds a clump of strappy, deep green leaves about 60cm tall and wide, then lifts heads of orange trumpet flowers above them, usually from late winter into spring. Where lawns give up and most shrubs sulk, clivias quietly get on with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt owns dry shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Root filled soil under trees, the dark side of the house, the strip beside the fence: this is the plant those spots have been waiting for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrange flowers where colour is scarce.\u003c\/strong\u003e Big trumpet clusters glow against the dark foliage right at the gloomiest end of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e The arching strap leaves look composed all twelve months, so the planting works even out of flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little to do.\u003c\/strong\u003e Established clumps are drought tolerant and need no staking, deadheading or regular feeding to perform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy confined.\u003c\/strong\u003e It flowers well with crowded roots, which makes it one of the most reliable plants for pots on shaded balconies and indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting under trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart for a massed shade planting that closes into a solid green understorey with a single season of orange each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row makes a neat, permanent edge along a shaded path or the southern side of the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a pot in bright shade it flowers for decades. Indoors, give it a bright room away from hot glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Natal Lily in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade to part shade; gentle morning sun is fine but hot direct sun scorches the leaves. It grows in tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so in colder districts plant it under an evergreen canopy or keep it potted and moved under cover in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil enriched with compost or leaf litter. It tolerates dry, rooty ground once established but never soggy ground, which rots the fleshy roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water to establish, then only through long dry spells. Keep it on the dry side over winter: that rest period helps set up the spring flowering. Feed lightly after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None. Cut spent flower stems at the base and remove the odd tired leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause clivias are usually planted in groups, most of our sizes come as packs: 140mm pots in packs of 10, 175mm and 200mm pots in packs of 6, 250mm pots in packs of 3, plus single 300mm plants. All are established clumps rather than seedlings, so you are planting real presence. Expect settling rather than growth for the first month; clivias are slow and steady by nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eThe best plants for covering shaded ground\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-shade\"\u003eBrowse plants for full shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003eMore plants for mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that thrive in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it really grow under established trees?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is one of very few flowering plants that will. The fleshy roots cope with the dry, root filled soil under mature canopies. Water it for the first summer while it settles in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The bulbous roots and the berries are toxic to cats and dogs. Plant it where a digging dog cannot reach the roots, or choose from our pet safe range instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my clivia not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually too little light or no winter rest. Move it to bright shade rather than deep gloom, and keep it cool and fairly dry through winter. Overfed plants also favour leaves over flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only, and the leaves burn before the plant dies. Under a tree canopy it usually sails through; in the open in a frosty district, grow it in a pot you can shift.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100271788351,"sku":null,"price":123.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140102050111,"sku":null,"price":259.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"175mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140102082879,"sku":null,"price":270.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100271755583,"sku":null,"price":208.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44127572001087,"sku":"QLD","price":287.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140102115647,"sku":null,"price":588.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44846496645439,"sku":"QLD","price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Natal-Lily-Clivia-miniata.png?v=1766221884"},{"product_id":"croton-codiaeum-variegatum","title":"Croton - Codiaeum variegatum","description":"\u003cp\u003eCroton (\u003cem\u003eCodiaeum variegatum\u003c\/em\u003e) earns its place on leaf colour alone. It reaches about 2m tall and 1.2m wide, carrying thick glossy leaves marbled in green, gold, orange, scarlet and almost black, and that colour holds all year rather than arriving for a brief flowering season. It is frost tender, so tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens can plant it out, while cooler districts grow it 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\u003eColour that never takes a break.\u003c\/strong\u003e The display comes from the foliage, not flowers, so a croton looks the same in July as it does in January.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight controls the intensity.\u003c\/strong\u003e In full sun to bright filtered light the reds and oranges deepen. In deep shade it survives but drifts back towards plain green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors or outdoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same plant works in a bright living room, on a balcony or in a garden bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat and salt air.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and salt tolerant, so it suits coastal gardens and hot inland courtyards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough to place anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 1.2m spread and a 2m ceiling means it fits beside a path or a pool.\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 One croton in a 400mm pot gives a small space more colour than a bed of annuals, and it can be moved under cover if a cold snap is forecast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA low colourful hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart in a single row for an informal hedge at knee to waist height, and tip prune two or three times through the warm months to keep it thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it the brightest position in the room, ideally near a north or east facing window. 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A controlled release fertiliser in early spring and midsummer keeps new leaves large and well marked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from the start to build a bushy shape. If a plant goes leggy, cut it back hard in spring: it reshoots readily from old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne caution.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut stems bleed a milky sap that irritates skin and is toxic if chewed. Wear gloves when pruning, and choose something else if you have pets or small children who chew plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrotons are supplied in tube, 140mm, 180mm, 200mm and 300mm sizes, with the smaller sizes sold in packs, so a low hedge works out well per plant. Young stock often looks greener than the photograph. That is normal, because the strong colours develop as the plant matures and gets more light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Expect a fortnight of settling in, then fresh 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\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eCompare tropical foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/small-courtyard-garden-ideas\"\u003eDesign ideas for courtyards and balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my croton losing its colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always light. Leaf pigments need strong light to develop, so a plant in a dim corner or under a dense canopy fades to green. 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It is genuinely slow, and that is the appeal: it holds its proportions for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural straight away.\u003c\/strong\u003e Even a young plant reads as garden architecture, so you get the effect immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerious drought tolerance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it runs on rainfall, needing a deep soak only in a long dry spell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat, wind and salt air.\u003c\/strong\u003e Exposed coastal blocks and hot western walls suit it well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow enough for small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 4m in ten to fifteen years, so it fits a courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost nothing to do.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning, no shaping, no spraying. Low maintenance here means the plant looks after itself.\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.\u003c\/strong\u003e One Dragon Tree in gravel or low succulents does more work than a group of shrubs. Allow 3m of clear width for the canopy and keep it 2m back from paths and walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn a large pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow, undemanding roots make it a strong long-term container plant. Use a pot at least 60cm across with a free draining cactus and succulent mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal, poolside and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt spray does not mark the foliage and there is almost no leaf litter, so it is easy beside a pool. Sharp rockery drainage suits it too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Dragon Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, six hours or more. It survives part shade but the rosettes open out and lose their tight form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage is the one thing it will not forgive. Sandy and gravelly soils are ideal. On clay, plant into a raised mound at least 30cm high with coarse sand worked through the backfill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once a week through the first summer, fortnightly in the second year, then only in extended dry weather. More are lost to overwatering than to drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e One handful of slow release fertiliser in early spring is plenty, and no pruning is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens suit it best. It takes light frost only, so in cool temperate districts keep it potted against a north-facing wall and shelter it on the coldest nights. In wet tropical gardens, humidity and summer rain can rot the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are container grown and travel well, because the foliage is stiff and carries little water weight. A few lower leaves may look creased after transit. That is normal and they are shed within a season. Water it in on arrival, then leave it alone for a fortnight. Expect character rather than height in the first year or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe deliver Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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It is a slow clumping fan palm reaching about 2.5m tall and 1.5m wide, with glossy split fans on slim bamboo like canes, and it holds that shape for years. Deep shade indoors, a south facing courtyard, a shaded side strip: these are positions where most plants stretch and thin, and where this palm does well. It is also non toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt genuinely tolerates shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors or full shade outdoors both work. Direct hot sun is the one thing it will not accept.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non toxic to cats and dogs, so it is a safe choice for a living room or a courtyard the animals use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow, which is the point.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays in scale in a pot for many years, so you are not repotting or replacing it every second season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA narrow screen for tight spaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clumps widen gradually rather than sprawling, so a row along a 1m wide side path stays workable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the best large indoor palms available here. Place it a metre or two back from a window with good ambient light, out of direct sun and away from air conditioning vents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm or larger pot suits a single clump. Shaded balconies and enclosed courtyards, where light is limited and wind funnels, are exactly its conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a screen along a shaded boundary or path, giving a soft layered green wall to about 2.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Lady Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade to part shade, indoors or out, since midday sun scorches the fans. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens outdoors and tolerates light frost only, so in cooler southern and inland regions grow it indoors or in a pot that can shelter over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and potting mix.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and organic. Use a quality potting mix with added compost in containers, improve heavy garden soil with compost, and mulch 50mm deep outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix evenly moist in the warmer months and let the top few centimetres dry between waterings in winter. It is drought tolerant once settled, but a pot that dries out completely will brown the frond tips. Feed with a slow release palm fertiliser in early spring and midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove browned fronds at the base with clean secateurs, and thin a crowded clump by cutting whole canes out at ground level. Never top a cane, because it will not reshoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in eight sizes. The 200mm pack of six and 250mm pack of three are young multi cane plants and the practical choice for a run of shaded screening, though this palm is slow to build presence. The 300mm, 400mm and 500mm are the usual indoor and courtyard choices, and the 60L, 100L and 200L are mature dense clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Give it a fortnight in its final position to adjust to the light level, and expect one or two new fronds a 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\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse plants suited to indoors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/variegated-lady-palm-rhapis-excelsa-variegated\"\u003eSee the variegated form\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-trees\"\u003eCompare the full palm range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/golden-cane-palm-dypsis-lutescens\"\u003eGolden Cane Palm for sunnier screening\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\u003eYes. This is a recognised non toxic species for both, so it suits a household with pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright indirect light is ideal, but it copes with genuinely low light better than almost any other palm. Keep it out of direct sun through glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the frond tips going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually the mix drying out completely, or salt building up from tap water and fertiliser in a pot. Water more evenly, flush the pot every few months, and trim the tips with scissors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100272574783,"sku":null,"price":290.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140102476095,"sku":null,"price":328.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140102443327,"sku":null,"price":392.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":47615900811583,"sku":"QLD","price":247.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100272509247,"sku":null,"price":231.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":47615900844351,"sku":"QLD","price":569.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":51638968779071,"sku":"QLD","price":536.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100272542015,"sku":null,"price":1021.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60L (Backorder)","offer_id":44767101157695,"sku":"QLD","price":689.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140102541631,"sku":null,"price":2818.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":54140102508863,"sku":null,"price":3025.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"350L","offer_id":55100272607551,"sku":null,"price":6875.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Lady-Palm-Rhapis-excelsa.jpg?v=1768454516"},{"product_id":"coastal-screw-pine-pandanus-pedunculatus","title":"Coastal Screw Pine - Pandanus Pedunculatus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe coastal screw pine (\u003cem\u003ePandanus tectorius\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003epedunculatus\u003c\/em\u003e) is the tree that holds a beachfront garden together when nothing else will stand the salt. It grows to about 5m tall and 4m wide, carrying spiralled strap leaves on a branched trunk propped up by a cage of aerial roots. It is an Australian native from the east coast dunes, so wind, salt spray and sand are normal conditions rather than a hardship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the front line.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, wind tolerant and drought tolerant once established, so it holds up where ornamentals burn off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculpture, not just greenery.\u003c\/strong\u003e The prop roots and spiralled crown carry a courtyard on their own, and it uplights well at night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn east coast native.\u003c\/strong\u003e A genuine dune species, not an imported lookalike, and the fruit brings birds in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning routine, no shaping, no feeding schedule, and it grows in soil most trees find too poor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it on the seaward edge of a planting to shelter softer species behind, or as the single tree on a dune facing block where a conventional shade tree has no hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting, poolside and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant in a gravel bed or a wide entry does more than a group, and it tolerates pool splash without dropping fine litter into the water. Allow about 4m of width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing coastal screw pine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. In part shade the crown opens up and loses the tight spiral that makes it worth planting. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, including humid coastal ones. It is frost tender, so cold inland and frosty southern gardens need it potted and moved under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, and the sandier the better. On heavy clay, plant high on a mound with coarse material worked through, because sitting wet is the main way to lose one. Water weekly through the first two summers, then rarely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light native fertiliser in spring is enough. No pruning is needed; old leaves can be cut off flush at the trunk, or left for a natural look. Never cut the prop roots, because they hold the plant upright in wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClearance and the leaf edges.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaf margins and midrib carry small sharp teeth that catch skin and clothing. Plant it at least a metre back from paths and seating, wear gloves and long sleeves when you work on it, and think twice before putting one beside a play area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 200mm multipacks, 300mm, 45L, 100L, 200L and 400L. Growth is steady rather than quick, so the size you buy largely determines the size you live with for years. The 200mm and 300mm plants are the value option, the 45L and 100L the middle ground, and the 200L and 400L already carry a formed trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a slow first season while the roots establish, then steady 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\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003eCompare plants for windbreaks and exposed sites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eMore tropical foliage for a resort look\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 close to the beach can I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery close. It handles direct salt spray and sand blast, which is why it is used on foreshore plantings. Give it free draining soil and full sun and it will outlast almost anything else on the block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the leaves dangerous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are sharply toothed along the edges and will scratch, so treat them the way you would a small agave. Gloves and long sleeves for any work on the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow away from the coast?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a frost free garden with full sun and drainage. Inland heat is not a problem; cold is. Anywhere with regular frosts needs it potted and sheltered over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100269199679,"sku":null,"price":348.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44767195332927,"sku":"QLD","price":309.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100269232447,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44767195365695,"sku":"QLD","price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100269166911,"sku":null,"price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100269035839,"sku":null,"price":453.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100269003071,"sku":null,"price":684.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44129736294719,"sku":"QLD","price":318.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100268970303,"sku":null,"price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44767195398463,"sku":"QLD","price":687.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100269101375,"sku":null,"price":1100.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44780210651455,"sku":"QLD","price":1443.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100269134143,"sku":null,"price":2722.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":44767195431231,"sku":"QLD","price":4331.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100269068607,"sku":null,"price":5500.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Coastal-Screw-Pine-Pandanus-Pedunculatus.png?v=1768454518"},{"product_id":"false-cardamom-alpinia-nutans","title":"False Cardamom - Alpinia nutans","description":"\u003cp\u003eFalse Cardamom (\u003cem\u003eAlpinia nutans\u003c\/em\u003e) is the ginger to plant where you want lush tropical foliage at a manageable size. It forms clumps around 1.5m tall and 1m wide, and every leaf releases a genuine cardamom scent when brushed or crushed. Nodding white and pink flowers appear in the warm months, 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\u003eThe foliage smells of cardamom.\u003c\/strong\u003e Brush past it and the scent lifts, which is why it earns a spot beside a path or a doorway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical look at a usable size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.5m by 1m it gives the broad leafed effect of a ginger without the sprawl of the bigger species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles damp ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet feet tolerant, so it suits low spots, pond edges and the shaded side of a house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little upkeep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut out spent canes once a year and it manages the rest.\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 80cm apart in drifts to build a lush understorey under palms or larger trees. At that spacing the clumps merge into a continuous layer within two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider suits a single clump for years, and the scent works best where you pass close to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set 80cm apart along a shaded path for a soft green edge that stays under head height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing False Cardamom in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade is ideal, and it takes full sun in the tropics if the soil stays moist. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens only. It is frost tender, so cool temperate and southern gardens need a pot that can move under cover or a warm protected courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moisture retentive soil with plenty of organic matter. Unlike most plants it accepts heavy, damp ground, though it still grows better where compost has been worked in. Mulch 75mm deep to hold moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it moist through the warm months, and water more in pots because clumping gingers dry out quickly. Feed a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and again in mid summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut old or tired canes to ground level in early spring. The clump regenerates from the base, so removing a third of the oldest canes each year keeps the foliage fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive sizes are grown: tube stock, 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and single 300mm plants. Tube and 140mm plants are young divisions with only a few canes, and they are the economical way to plant a large drift. The 250mm and 300mm plants arrive as established clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGingers travel well because the foliage is thick, though a few outer leaves may brown at the edges in transit. That is normal and grows out. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Expect new canes within six to eight weeks in warm weather, 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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-tropical-garden-that-looks-lush-year-round\"\u003eHow to design a tropical garden that stays lush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-tropical-climates\"\u003etropical plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003efragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e for paths and doorways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare more \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\u003eCan I actually cook with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scent is close to true cardamom, but this is an ornamental species and not the culinary spice, which comes from \u003cem\u003eElettaria cardamomum\u003c\/em\u003e. Grow it for the perfume and the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive a frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is frost tender, and frost will burn the foliage badly. In cool temperate gardens grow it in a pot that can shift under cover, or choose a warm sheltered courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it spread and become a problem?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt spreads slowly by rhizome into a widening clump rather than running. Dividing it every three or four years keeps it where you want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a mass planting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEighty centimetres apart. The clumps meet within two seasons, giving a continuous tropical layer without crowding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51639048307007,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140102639935,"sku":null,"price":225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140102607167,"sku":null,"price":226.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140102672703,"sku":null,"price":228.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140102705471,"sku":null,"price":128.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100273393983,"sku":null,"price":161.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/False-Cardamom-Alpinia-nutans.png?v=1766221888"},{"product_id":"fiddle-leaf-fig-ficus-lyrata","title":"Fiddle Leaf Fig - Ficus Lyrata","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fiddle Leaf Fig (\u003cem\u003eFicus lyrata\u003c\/em\u003e) is the plant people buy when they want one specimen to carry a whole room. In a pot indoors it reaches around 3m tall and 1.5m across, on a single trunk topped with violin shaped leaves that can span 40cm. It is fast for an indoor plant, so a 300mm pot becomes a floor standing feature within a couple of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne plant, whole room.\u003c\/strong\u003e Few indoor plants have leaves this large. A single specimen in a corner does the work of a shelf full of small pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast for an indoor plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e With good light and warmth it puts on real height each year, which is unusual among large leaved figs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural as it ages.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bare lower trunk and high canopy of an older plant is the look, not a fault.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and humidity tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles a warm Australian summer indoors better than most, and does well in a humid bathroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, near a bright window.\u003c\/strong\u003e The primary use. Position it within two metres of a large window in bright indirect light. A dark corner keeps it alive but it sheds lower leaves and stops growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a pot one size larger than the root ball, with real drainage holes. Snug roots are healthier than roots swimming in wet mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and warm climate gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In warm temperate, subtropical and tropical areas it lives outside year round, sheltered from hot sun and wind. In the ground in the far north it can exceed 12m, so keep it clear of paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Fiddle Leaf Fig in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light all year. Midday sun through glass scorches the leaves, and too little light causes leaf drop from the bottom up. Rotate the pot a quarter turn weekly so it grows straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water thoroughly only when the top 3cm to 4cm of mix is dry, then let it drain completely. Never leave the pot in a saucer of water. Overwatering, not underwatering, is what kills most of these plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarmth and feeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is frost tender, so keep it clear of cold draughts and the blast of heating or air conditioning, which browns the leaf edges. Feed monthly from September to March and repot every two to three years in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning, sap and pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the leader to force branching at the height you want, wearing gloves because the milky sap irritates skin. \u003cem\u003eFicus lyrata\u003c\/em\u003e is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so keep it away from animals that nibble houseplants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in eight sizes, from tube and 140mm through 200mm, 250mm, 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots up to 100L. Small sizes are young, single stemmed and the value option if you are happy to grow it on. The 300mm and 400mm plants are the usual indoor feature, and the 500mm and 100L arrive as floor standing specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect two or three weeks of settling, and do not be alarmed if it drops a leaf while it adjusts to your light. 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\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eIndoor plant care basics for Australian homes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eOther plants that perform in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the lower leaves dropping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always light or water. Move it closer to a bright window and let the top few centimetres of mix dry before watering again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, with shelter from wind and hot afternoon sun. It is frost tender, so in cooler southern gardens it stays an indoor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I make it branch rather than grow straight up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring or early summer, cut the growing tip to just above a leaf node at the height you want the canopy to start. It will push two or three shoots below the cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51641960366399,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140102836543,"sku":null,"price":218.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140102738239,"sku":null,"price":225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140102771007,"sku":null,"price":252.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140102803775,"sku":null,"price":131.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100273525055,"sku":null,"price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44127711592767,"sku":"QLD","price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":44127711625535,"sku":"QLD","price":726.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":45783655842111,"sku":"QLD","price":1045.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100273492287,"sku":null,"price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Fiddle-Leaf-Fig-Ficus-Lyrata.png?v=1766221890"},{"product_id":"xanadu-philodendron-philodendron-xanadu","title":"Xanadu Philodendron - Philodendron xanadu","description":"\u003cp\u003eXanadu philodendron (\u003cem\u003ePhilodendron\u003c\/em\u003e 'Xanadu') gives you a tropical look that stays low and behaves itself. It forms a mounding clump around 1m tall and 1.5m across, built from deeply lobed glossy leaves on stiff upright stems. It neither climbs nor runs, so a bed planted a metre apart knits into a continuous sweep of foliage and holds that shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays where you put it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Xanadu is a self heading clump, not a climber. No aerial roots up the wall, no runners through the bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat, humidity and drought tolerant once established. Removing a few old leaves twice a year is the only job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside without the litter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leathery leaves cope with reflected heat off paving and do not shed the fine litter that clogs a skimmer box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors as well as out.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a bright room it holds its compact rosette shape instead of stretching for the window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot one for pet households.\u003c\/strong\u003e Like every philodendron it carries calcium oxalate and is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed.\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 1m apart. The clumps meet in about two seasons and read as one low tropical sweep, at a fraction of the upkeep of lawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and paved courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes reflected heat off pavers and the humidity around a pool, and stays low enough not to block the view across the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, borders and indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm or larger pot suits a mature clump, and a single row makes a knee height edge to a driveway or path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Xanadu philodendron in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to filtered sun, though it takes morning sun happily. A plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so in cool temperate and frosty inland districts grow it in a pot that can shift under cover, or keep it indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and rich in organic matter. Dig compost through the bed first, then mulch 50mm deep, kept clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Twice a week through the first summer, then only in dry spells. Let the topsoil dry slightly between waterings, especially in pots. Controlled release fertiliser in early spring and mid summer keeps the leaves large and dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning. Cut yellowing leaves off at the base, and divide a congested clump in warm weather after five or six years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in 140mm packs of ten, 180mm and 200mm packs of six, 250mm packs of three, and single 300mm plants. Multipacks are the sensible choice for mass planting, while the 300mm gives you a filled pot straight away. Younger plants arrive with fewer, smaller leaves and will not show the full deep lobing until their second season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Expect a quiet fortnight after planting, then steady new leaves through the warm months. 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\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse indoor plants for Australian homes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers-groundcover\"\u003eCompare climbers and groundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a new 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?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart for a full mass planting. Any closer and the clumps crowd each other without covering the ground any faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow indoors long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a bright room. Indoor plants stay smaller and grow more slowly than the same plant outdoors, and they need far less water over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The sap contains calcium oxalate, which irritates the mouth and throat if a pet chews the leaves. Choose a pet friendly alternative instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44129427128639,"sku":"QLD","price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140103000383,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44480833487167,"sku":"QLD","price":223.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140102967615,"sku":null,"price":239.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44129427194175,"sku":"QLD","price":130.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100274082111,"sku":null,"price":99.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Xanadu-Philodendron-Philodendron-xanadu_2572e0b9.png?v=1766221902"},{"product_id":"foxtail-palm-wodyetia-bifurcata","title":"Foxtail Palm - Wodyetia Bifurcata","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Foxtail Palm is the feature palm most Australian gardens end up asking for. Named for the plumed fronds arching off a smooth grey trunk, \u003cem\u003eWodyetia bifurcata\u003c\/em\u003e reaches around 10m with a canopy roughly 4m across. It grows fast for a palm, sheds its own spent fronds, and its fibrous roots sit safely beside paving and pool shells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA canopy within a few seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e A fast growing palm, not one you plant and wait a decade for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt cleans up after itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e Old fronds detach and drop away whole, leaving a clean trunk. No ladder, no pruning saw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe near hard surfaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e Palm roots are fine and fibrous, so a Foxtail will not lift pavers or crack a pool shell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Australian native.\u003c\/strong\u003e From Cape Melville in far north Queensland, so heat, humidity and salt-laden coastal wind all suit it. Cream flowers draw birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two feeds a year and a deep drink in a dry spell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive roots pose no risk to a pool shell, paving or pipework, and fronds drop whole rather than shredding into the water. Allow 2m from the coping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant at 3m to 4m spacing so the crowns meet overhead without crowding, since each palm holds about 4m of canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and coastal planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen in lawn, or a group of three at staggered heights, is the classic use. Salt tolerance suits front-line coastal gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Foxtail Palms in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and is frost tender, so in Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and cold inland districts it needs your warmest sheltered spot, or a pot that can move under cover in winter. A hard frost burns the fronds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil matters most. Sandy and loamy soils suit it as they are; in heavy clay, plant on a raised mound 200mm to 300mm above the surrounding level and improve the backfill with compost and coarse sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, then taper to a weekly soak; after about twelve months it is genuinely drought tolerant. Feed a palm fertiliser with magnesium and potassium in early spring and mid summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None needed, and never cut green fronds off a palm; it has only one growing point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix sizes are available, from 250mm and 300mm pots through 400mm and 45L up to advanced 100L and 300L stock. Smaller pots hold young palms with no clear trunk yet, the economical way to plant a group. The 45L and larger sizes have a formed trunk and read as a feature the day they go in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFronds are tied in for transit and may look folded or show a little tip burn, which grows out with the next frond. Plant within a few days and expect four to six weeks before new growth shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every order 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\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/foxtail-palms-a-comprehensive-guide-to-this-stunning-plant\"\u003efull Foxtail Palm growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e for planting detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrowse our wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-trees\"\u003epalm range\u003c\/a\u003e for clumping and cold-hardier options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompare it against other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003efeature trees\u003c\/a\u003e if you want shade too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does a Foxtail Palm grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaster than most feature palms. Expect visible height each year and a full crown within two to three seasons in tropical and subtropical gardens, and slower but steady growth in warm temperate areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow one in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly with care, because it is frost tender. Give it your most sheltered position and free draining soil, or keep it in a large container that can be moved out of frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palm itself is not a concern, but the fruit is not considered pet safe. If your dog chews whatever lands on the lawn, cut the fruit stalks off before they ripen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100274508095,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100274409791,"sku":null,"price":304.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140103065919,"sku":null,"price":222.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140103098687,"sku":null,"price":130.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140103033151,"sku":null,"price":528.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100274344255,"sku":null,"price":726.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100274540863,"sku":null,"price":117.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44489604628799,"sku":"QLD","price":387.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44965786485055,"sku":"QLD","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100274377023,"sku":null,"price":2337.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":49391276359999,"sku":"QLD","price":3300.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100274442559,"sku":null,"price":3300.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600L","offer_id":55100274311487,"sku":null,"price":7700.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Foxtail-Palm-Wodyetia-Bifurcata_cf53cbbf.png?v=1768454538"},{"product_id":"fruit-salad-plant-monstera-deliciosa","title":"Fruit Salad Plant - Monstera deliciosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eFruit Salad Plant (\u003cem\u003eMonstera deliciosa\u003c\/em\u003e) earns its place on leaf size alone. Mature leaves are broad, deeply cut and full of holes, and one well grown plant fills a corner the way nothing else in the same pot size can. Given a stake or moss pole it climbs to around 3m and spreads about 2m, and outdoors in a frost free garden it keeps going higher wherever it finds something to hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves that do the work of furniture.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single mature leaf can span half a metre, so three or four of them change the feel of a room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e It forgives a missed watering and accepts a range of light levels without sulking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a warm season with good light it puts out a new leaf every few weeks, each larger than the last.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit that explains the name.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens the fully ripe fruit tastes of pineapple and banana, though indoor plants rarely fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light near a window it never gets baked by. Direct midday sun through glass scorches the leaves; deep shade gives small leaves with no splits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots on balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Under a roof line or pergola it gets the filtered light and shelter it wants, and a container keeps the size in check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e In frost free gardens it grows in the ground under a tree or against a shaded wall, where leaves get far larger than they do inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Monstera deliciosa in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and indirect is the rule. Young plants carry entire heart shaped leaves, and the famous splits appear only as the plant matures and climbs. Give it a pole and enough light and the splitting follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is frost tender and happy with heat and humidity. In Darwin, Brisbane, Perth and coastal Sydney it grows outdoors all year. In Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Hobart it is an indoor plant brought under cover before the first frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the top three to five centimetres of mix dry, then water thoroughly and empty the saucer. Less water in winter, and a liquid feed every four weeks in spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotting and support.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a free draining premium mix and step up a pot size every two years. Tie the climbing stem to a moss pole as it grows, and wipe the leaves clean every few weeks: dust on a leaf that size cuts the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in six sizes, from tube stock to 400mm. Tubes, the 140mm pack of ten and the 200mm pack of six arrive as young plants with solid, unsplit leaves, which is normal and not a fault. The 250mm pack of three and the 300mm plants usually show the first fenestrations, and 400mm plants arrive with several large split leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Give it a fortnight to settle, then expect a new leaf 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\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse indoor plants for Australian homes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/weeping-fig-ficus-benjamina\"\u003eWeeping Fig, another large indoor feature plant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a bed for outdoor planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does my plant have no holes in the leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is either young or short of light. Splits develop as the plant matures and climbs, so give it a moss pole and more light and the next leaves should come through cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Every part except the fully ripe fruit contains calcium oxalate, which is toxic to pets and irritating to the mouth if chewed. Keep it away from pets and small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot through winter. It is frost tender, so keep it indoors or on a protected verandah once the cold sets in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643704607039,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140103229759,"sku":null,"price":220.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100274737471,"sku":null,"price":749.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140103196991,"sku":null,"price":237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140103164223,"sku":null,"price":307.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140103131455,"sku":null,"price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44712457437503,"sku":"QLD","price":574.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Fruit-Salad-Plant-Monstera-deliciosa_9e253a82.jpg?v=1742471625"},{"product_id":"giant-white-bird-of-paradise-strelitzia-nicolai","title":"Giant White Bird of Paradise - Strelitzia Nicolai","description":"\u003cp\u003eGiant White Bird of Paradise (\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia nicolai\u003c\/em\u003e) is what you reach for when a courtyard, pool surround or blank rendered wall needs presence rather than more shrubbery. It builds a clump of upright grey stems to about 6m tall and 3m wide, topped with huge paddle shaped leaves, and mature clumps carry white and blue flowers in a dark bract. It grows quickly, takes salt air and dry spells, and holds its shape with almost no attention. It is frost tender, so cold gardens need it in a pot they can move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight without a root problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e It reaches 6m as a clumping perennial, not a tree, so you get screening at first floor height in a footprint of about 3m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and poolside proven.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, heat tolerant and comfortable in humidity, and the leathery leaves shrug off splash and wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to fill out.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a warm garden with water it sends up new stems every season, so a young plant becomes a real clump in two to three years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic use. Place single plants where the leaf shadow falls on a wall, and allow at least 2m of clear space, because the clump widens with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted 2m apart in a line it makes a lush informal screen. Expect gaps at ground level, so underplant if you need solid privacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good in a large pot on a terrace, where the container also limits how far the clump can spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Giant White Bird of Paradise in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the strongest, most upright growth, or part shade for larger softer leaves and a looser habit. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so cool inland and southern districts should grow it in a container under a verandah or in a warm protected courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining ground, with compost worked through and a raised mound on clay. Water deeply twice a week through the first summer. Established plants are genuinely drought tolerant, though the leaves stay bigger and greener with regular summer water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and tidying.\u003c\/strong\u003e Controlled release fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer. Cut old stems out at ground level to keep the clump open. The leaves split along the ribs in wind, which does no harm and is part of the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePets.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage and seeds of this plant are considered toxic to cats and dogs. If your pets chew plants, choose something else for the areas they use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown from 140mm packs of ten and 200mm packs of six through 250mm, 300mm and 400mm pots, then 45L, 100L and 200L. Small sizes are single fanned plants and the cheapest way to plant a run, but they take a few seasons to look the part. The 45L and larger sizes arrive as established multi stemmed clumps with real height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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\/tropical-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full tropical plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-plants-for-designer-gardens\"\u003eArchitectural plants for designer gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare screening and privacy plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sweet-viburnum-viburnum-odoratissimum\"\u003eSweet Viburnum, a frost hardy alternative\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\u003eAbout 6m tall and 3m wide in a warm garden with room to spread. In a large pot it stays considerably smaller, usually 2m to 3m, because the root run is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably. A hard frost burns the foliage and can kill young plants outright. In cold districts use a container you can shift to shelter over winter, or pick a warm courtyard wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from the orange bird of paradise?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize, mostly. \u003cem\u003eStrelitzia reginae\u003c\/em\u003e is a knee to waist high clump with orange flowers. This one is a 6m plant with woody trunks and far larger leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140103491903,"sku":null,"price":225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100275392831,"sku":null,"price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140103360831,"sku":null,"price":235.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140103393599,"sku":null,"price":322.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140103426367,"sku":null,"price":155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140103459135,"sku":null,"price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100275163455,"sku":null,"price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44494673871167,"sku":"QLD","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100275196223,"sku":null,"price":775.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44494673903935,"sku":"QLD","price":749.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L","offer_id":55100275228991,"sku":null,"price":962.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44779345019199,"sku":"QLD","price":2131.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Giant-White-Bird-of-Paradise-Strelitzia-Nicolai_d415c740.png?v=1766221945"},{"product_id":"native-gardenia-randia-fitzalanii","title":"Native Gardenia - Randia fitzalanii","description":"\u003cp\u003eNative Gardenia (\u003cem\u003eAtractocarpus fitzalanii\u003c\/em\u003e, still widely sold as \u003cem\u003eRandia fitzalanii\u003c\/em\u003e) is an Australian rainforest tree that screens a boundary and perfumes the garden at the same time. It grows to about 5m tall and 3m wide, with large glossy leaves held in layered tiers, and through spring and summer it opens clusters of white flowers scented strongly enough to carry across a courtyard. Golden yellow fruit follows in autumn, edible and popular with birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe perfume is the point.\u003c\/strong\u003e Few native trees are this strongly scented. One plant near a window fills the space on a warm evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense glossy foliage to the ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e The layered branching makes it a genuine screen, not a tree that lifts and leaves you looking at trunks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and humidity proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes salt wind and high humidity without leaf burn, which rules out most of the competition on a beachside block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds and edible fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The yellow autumn fruit is edible and draws birds.\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 Plant 1.5m apart in a single row. The tiers overlap within two to three seasons and the wall stays solid from the ground up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e It responds well to trimming and can be held at 2.5m to 3m. Trim after the main flowering flush so you do not remove the buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting and shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a single specimen the layered form is worth showing off, and a mature plant shades a courtyard while keeping its scent within reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Native Gardenia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or part shade both work. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate plant, so Cairns, Brisbane, the Northern Rivers and Sydney all suit it. It is frost tender, and that is the hard limit: cold inland districts, the tablelands and frosting southern gardens will not hold one in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and free draining, the way a rainforest floor behaves. Work compost through the bed and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk. Heavier soil is fine provided water moves through it, so mound on clay.\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. It is not a drought plant, and dry spells cost you flowers. Feed with a controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density low down, then one trim a year once flowering finishes. It reshoots readily, so a neglected plant can 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 nine sizes, from tube stock and 140mm packs of ten through 200mm packs of six and single 300mm and 400mm pots, up to 45L, 100L, 200L and 400L. For a long boundary the small sizes are the value option and catch up quickly. The 45L and 100L plants already carry height and tiered branching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth is moderate to fast in the subtropics and slower in a cooler coastal garden, with flowers within one to two years from a 200mm plant. Plants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-fast-growing-screening-trees-for-privacy\"\u003eChoosing a fast screening tree for privacy\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=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse the full Australian native range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it related to the common gardenia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey share a family, white flowers and heavy perfume, but this is a coastal Queensland rainforest tree, not a low shrub. It grows to about 5m, where a common gardenia stays around 1m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in open ground. It is frost tender, so in cold southern gardens it is a large pot plant that spends winter under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a screen, and how long until it closes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.5m apart in a single row. In a subtropical garden with regular water the screen reads as solid in two to three seasons, an extra season in a cooler position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51647810175295,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140103622975,"sku":null,"price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140103557439,"sku":null,"price":202.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100275523903,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140103590207,"sku":null,"price":125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140103524671,"sku":null,"price":420.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100275556671,"sku":null,"price":429.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44129451082047,"sku":"QLD","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44728671437119,"sku":"QLD","price":577.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L","offer_id":55100275589439,"sku":null,"price":687.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":48024067506495,"sku":"QLD","price":1375.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L (Backorder)","offer_id":51637631418687,"sku":"QLD","price":2750.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Native-Gardenia-Randia-fitzalanii_9b7234e7.png?v=1768454555"},{"product_id":"jade-plant-crassula-ovata","title":"Jade Plant - Crassula ovata","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Jade Plant (\u003cem\u003eCrassula ovata\u003c\/em\u003e) is the succulent that forgives almost everything except overwatering. It builds a thick woody trunk and fleshy, glossy leaves, reaching about 1m tall and 0.8m wide over many years, and mature plants carry clusters of small white to pink flowers in the cooler months. Drought tolerant, heat tolerant, salt tolerant and happy in poor soil, it is a long lived plant that often outlasts the pot it came in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt survives being forgotten.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves store water, so a missed fortnight does no harm. More jade plants are killed by kindness than by neglect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA living sculpture.\u003c\/strong\u003e Older plants thicken into a gnarled miniature tree, so a single specimen in a good pot works as a feature on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and hot climate proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and heat tolerant, so it holds up on an exposed balcony or a beach house courtyard where softer plants crisp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Established plants in a sunny position carry small white to pale pink starry flowers when little else is out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to multiply.\u003c\/strong\u003e A leaf or a broken stem laid on dry mix will root, so one plant becomes a row of gifts.\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 This is the jade plant's natural home. A wide, shallow terracotta pot suits the root system, and terracotta helps the mix dry between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and dry gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted among stone in free draining ground it needs no irrigation once established, which suits a hot bank or a driveway strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt spray does not mark the leaves, so it works on exposed decks, and at around a metre it fills a corner without needing to be cut back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Jade Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to bright light gives compact growth and the red leaf edges that appear when a plant is properly lit. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, and being frost tender it needs a pot under cover in frosty districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is the only real requirement. Use a cactus and succulent mix in containers, and on heavy garden soil plant on a raised mound. Always choose a pot with drainage holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak thoroughly, then wait until the mix is completely dry before watering again. That usually means every two to three weeks in summer and much less in winter. Soft, yellowing, dropping leaves mean too much water, not too little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed, shape and one caution.\u003c\/strong\u003e A weak dose of controlled release fertiliser in early spring is enough for the season, and pinching stem tips encourages branching. Crassula ovata is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so keep it out of reach where there are pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJade plants are supplied in tube, 140mm, 200mm, 300mm and 400mm sizes, with the smaller sizes sold in packs. Tube and 140mm plants are young and single stemmed, and the value option for filling several pots. The 300mm and 400mm plants already carry branching and a woody trunk, so buy those for an instant feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucculents travel well because they carry their own water. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Leave a new plant dry for its first week, 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\/succulents\"\u003eBrowse the full succulent range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eCompare plants for bright indoor positions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/small-courtyard-garden-ideas\"\u003eDesign ideas for courtyards and balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow a jade plant indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided you give it the brightest position in the house, ideally a north or east facing window. It is not a low light plant: in a dim corner the stems stretch and the leaves thin out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves dropping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverwatering is the usual cause, particularly in winter. Let the mix dry out completely between waterings, and do not leave the pot sitting in a saucer of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Jade plant is toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, so keep it somewhere animals cannot reach it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44129451245887,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":31.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100275753279,"sku":null,"price":145.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140103655743,"sku":null,"price":197.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140103688511,"sku":null,"price":223.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100275917119,"sku":null,"price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140103721279,"sku":null,"price":150.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100276015423,"sku":null,"price":98.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140103754047,"sku":null,"price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100275818815,"sku":null,"price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100275786047,"sku":null,"price":610.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100275884351,"sku":null,"price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100276080959,"sku":null,"price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Jade-Plant-Crassula-ovata.jpg?v=1741857739"},{"product_id":"baby-boomer-syzygium-syzygium-australe-baby-boomer","title":"Baby Boomer Syzygium - Syzygium australe 'Baby Boomer'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBaby Boomer Syzygium (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium australe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Baby Boomer') is the lilly pilly scaled down to border height: a naturally compact 1.5m by 1.2m with the same glossy leaves, bronze new growth and psyllid resistance as its big screening cousins. It was bred for the jobs the tall forms are too much for, low hedges, pot pairs, balcony privacy and massed drifts, and being a pet friendly native with edible berries, it earns its place in family gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA lilly pilly that stays low.\u003c\/strong\u003e Finishes around 1.5m untrimmed and holds a clipped 1m hedge indefinitely, no fighting a 5m plant into a 1m space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePsyllid resistant.\u003c\/strong\u003e The clean leaf breeding of the modern selections, so no pimpled foliage and no spraying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour with every flush.\u003c\/strong\u003e New growth breaks glossy bronze red over the deep green, especially after each trim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe and edible.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pet friendly, with white summer flowers for the pollinators and magenta berries you can turn into jam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoast and courtyard proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, wind tolerant, humidity tolerant and happy in large pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a dense knee to waist high hedge; a 6m garden edge takes 10 or 11 plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pair in 40cm pots frames a doorway; a row in troughs makes balcony privacy at rail height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drifts fill beds with year round gloss and seasonal colour flushes for very little care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Baby Boomer in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the tightest habit; light part shade is fine. It thrives in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes light frost once established; in colder districts give it a sheltered wall or a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any average garden soil with drainage; it also tolerates the damper spots most hedges resent. Mulch 75mm, clear of stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then it coasts. Feed with a native friendly controlled release fertiliser in spring and late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two or three light trims through the warm months hold any shape from 60cm balls to a 1.2m formal hedge, and every trim buys another bronze flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaby Boomer ships in hedge formats: 140mm packs of 10, 200mm packs of 6 and 250mm packs of 3, plus single 300mm plants, all in stock, with tubes and advanced 45L stock grown to order and shown as backorder (we confirm timing with you first). Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95, with a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Expect quick establishment and a first coloured flush within weeks in warm weather. 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\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003ePlants safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow low can I keep it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clipped 60cm to 80cm border is comfortable, which is box hedge territory with far more colour. Left alone it domes at about 1.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from Backyard Bliss?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight class. Backyard Bliss is the 2m to 3m screening hedge; Baby Boomer is the under 1.5m border and pot plant. Same clean foliage and psyllid resistance, different jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it fruit at this size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Even low clipped hedges set the small magenta lilly pilly berries after their white summer flowers, edible for you and irresistible to birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it work as balcony privacy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery well. In 40cm to 50cm troughs at 60cm spacing it builds a dense green rail height screen that handles wind, salt and reflected heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44129495417151,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140103983423,"sku":null,"price":167.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140104048959,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140104081727,"sku":null,"price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140104016191,"sku":null,"price":105.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100277457215,"sku":null,"price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":50440903786815,"sku":"QLD","price":574.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Baby-Boomer-Syzygium-Syzygium-australe-Baby-Boomer.png?v=1766221976"},{"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 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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":"QLD-tube","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140104180031,"sku":null,"price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100277719359,"sku":null,"price":125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140104212799,"sku":null,"price":160.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140104278335,"sku":null,"price":173.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140104147263,"sku":null,"price":105.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140104245567,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140104114495,"sku":null,"price":409.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600mm","offer_id":55100277588287,"sku":null,"price":673.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"650mm","offer_id":55100277621055,"sku":null,"price":884.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":44129528578367,"sku":"QLD","price":118.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44780242469183,"sku":"QLD","price":277.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100277555519,"sku":null,"price":389.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100277784895,"sku":null,"price":1834.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":48944537534783,"sku":"QLD","price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51637683847487,"sku":"QLD","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":"lilly-pilly-resilience-syzygium-australe-resilience","title":"Lilly Pilly Resilience - Syzygium australe 'Resilience'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLilly Pilly 'Resilience' (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium australe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Resilience') is the screening plant most Australian gardeners should start with. Left untrimmed it reaches about 5m tall and 3m wide, and it holds dense glossy foliage right down to ground level rather than going bare at the base. Unlike older lilly pillies it resists psyllid, so the bronze new growth stays clean without spraying. Planted a metre apart it closes into a solid green wall 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\u003ePsyllid resistance you can see.\u003c\/strong\u003e Older lilly pillies pimple and pucker once psyllid finds the soft growth. This selection resists it: not immune, but no routine spraying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense from the ground up.\u003c\/strong\u003e It branches low and holds foliage at the base, so there are no gaps at fence height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou choose the height.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 5m left alone, or an easy 2m to 3m hedge with two trims a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for exposed sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, wind tolerant and comfortable in humidity, so coastal boundaries do not burn it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, bird friendly, pet safe.\u003c\/strong\u003e White flowers, then edible pink berries the birds work through. Not toxic to cats or dogs.\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. Tighter spacing does not close the gap faster, and makes watering and feeding harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A double staggered row at 1m spacing filters wind rather than blocking it, which is what an exposed block needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Single plants shape well, so larger sizes suit a clipped ball or a matched pair at an entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lilly Pilly 'Resilience' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest growth; part shade works but the screen stays looser. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost once established, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens want a sheltered warm wall or a hardier hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy about type, but it wants drainage. 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 taper off. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer keeps the colour up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting, then trim after the spring flush and again in late summer. It reshoots from old wood, so a neglected hedge can 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 eleven sizes, from tube to 200L. Tube, 140mm and 200mm plants are young and single stemmed, and they are the value choice for a long boundary: a season slower to close, but quick to establish. The 250mm and 300mm pots are the usual middle ground, and the 400mm, 500mm and 25L to 200L sizes arrive already branched, carrying real height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-the-perfect-plant-for-screening-and-privacy\"\u003eHow to plant and maintain a lilly pilly hedge\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\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\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 hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. At that spacing the canopies meet and the screen reads as solid within two to three seasons, with no thin patch along the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a warm garden with water and feed, up to about a metre of height a year once the roots are away. Slower in the first year, and in cooler southern gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it at 2m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Two trims a year hold it at 2m to 3m, and because it shoots from old wood it stays furnished at the base instead of lifting into bare trunks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51647828394303,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100278178111,"sku":null,"price":127.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140104376639,"sku":null,"price":184.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140104409407,"sku":null,"price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140104343871,"sku":null,"price":331.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140104442175,"sku":null,"price":110.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100278145343,"sku":null,"price":303.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140104507711,"sku":null,"price":310.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140104474943,"sku":null,"price":677.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":51714477850943,"sku":"QLD","price":100.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":45820562506047,"sku":"QLD","price":276.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100278047039,"sku":null,"price":488.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100278210879,"sku":null,"price":1834.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":45820562538815,"sku":"QLD","price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51637724807487,"sku":"QLD","price":1361.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"350L","offer_id":55100278112575,"sku":null,"price":1375.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Lilly-Pilly-Resilience-Syzygium-australe-Resilience_87824ae9.png?v=1768454576"},{"product_id":"teddy-bear-magnolia-magnolia-grandiflora-teddy-bear","title":"Teddy Bear Magnolia - Magnolia grandiflora 'Teddy Bear'","description":"\u003cp\u003eTeddy Bear Magnolia (\u003cem\u003eMagnolia grandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e 'Teddy Bear') is the magnolia to plant when you want a screen rather than a shade tree. It reaches about 4m tall and only 2.5m wide, and it holds thick glossy leaves right down to the base instead of lifting into a bare trunk. Turn a leaf over and you find the reason for the name: a dense rust brown felt underneath. Large cream flowers open through summer with the species' heavy citrus perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow enough for a boundary.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 2.5m wide at maturity, so it screens a fence line without taking the garden bed or overhanging a neighbour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenser than Little Gem.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows more slowly and branches more tightly. Less height each year, far fewer gaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo tone foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep gloss on top, rust suede underneath, doing more work than the flowers for most of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant summer flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream blooms the size of a side plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that behave, and safe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive roots suit narrow beds beside paths, and it is not toxic to cats or dogs.\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 Plant 1.5m apart in a single row. At that spacing they knit into an evergreen wall while each keeps its natural shape, with no thin bare band along the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormal hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e It clips well and reshoots reliably, so it can be held at 2.5m to 3m with one trim after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A matched pair either side of an entry is the classic use. In a 500mm pot or larger it stays nearer 2m to 3m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Teddy Bear Magnolia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest growth and the most flowers. Part shade works, but the screen stays looser. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens and is frost hardy, so Melbourne, Adelaide and the tablelands are comfortable. It also takes salt wind, which makes it a good coastal screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, free draining and slightly acidic. On clay, plant on a raised mound with compost through the bed. Mulch 75mm deep, kept off the trunk.\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 for the second year. Feed in early spring and late summer with a fertiliser for acid loving plants. Yellowing between the veins usually means the soil is too alkaline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Tidy or shorten once summer flowering finishes, never in late autumn, or you remove next season's buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown from 250mm packs of three and single 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots through 45L, 75L, 100L and 200L, up to advanced 400L, 500L and 1000L specimens. For a screen the 45L to 100L sizes are the practical middle ground: real height on day one, still light enough to plant without machinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a slow grower. Expect roughly 300mm to 400mm of height a year once established rather than a metre, which is the trade off for the density. Plants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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Close enough to fill the gaps within a few seasons, far enough that each plant keeps its natural conical shape rather than being forced into a hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from Little Gem?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeddy Bear is slower, denser and shorter, with heavier rust coloured leaf backs. Little Gem grows faster and taller. For a screen, choose Teddy Bear. For height quickly, choose Little Gem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it lift my paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is very unlikely. The root system is fibrous rather than aggressive, which is why it suits narrow beds beside paths and driveways. 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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 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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":"QLD-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140104868159,"sku":null,"price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100278702399,"sku":null,"price":174.95,"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":"straight-and-narrow-lilly-pilly-straight-and-narrow-syzygium-australe-san01-pbr-intended","title":"Straight and Narrow™ Lilly Pilly - Straight and Narrow™ Syzygium australe ‘SAN01’ PBR Intended","description":"\u003cp\u003eStraight and Narrow Lilly Pilly (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium australe\u003c\/em\u003e 'SAN01') gives you height without taking the garden bed with it. Left alone it reaches about 5m tall and holds itself to roughly 1m wide, so a fence line or a narrow side passage can carry a full green screen. Planted 60cm to 80cm apart it closes into a continuous wall of glossy foliage, with new growth flushing bronze red before hardening to deep green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow by nature, not by pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e The columnar habit is bred in, so it holds near 1m wide without repeated trimming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight where you need it.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 5m untrimmed covers a fence and the window above it, and a tip prune sets any lower height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for exposed blocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, wind tolerant and comfortable in humidity, so coastal boundaries do not scorch it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian native and bird friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e White summer flowers are followed by berries the birds work through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow screening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm to 80cm apart in a single row. That is tighter than a standard lilly pilly hedge because each plant fills half the width, and it is what gives you a solid face rather than separate columns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and side passages.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 1m footprint screens a boundary without surrendering the bed. Allow 60cm clearance from the fence so air moves behind the plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a container at least 500mm across and never let it dry out completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Straight and Narrow Lilly Pilly in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest column; part shade works but stays looser. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost once established, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens want a sheltered warm wall or a frost hardy screen instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable soil suits it provided water drains away. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound and dig compost through the whole run rather than into each hole. 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 to weekly and eventually to dry spells only. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer keeps the colour strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Tip prune the leaders once the plants reach your height, and run shears lightly over the face after the spring flush for a crisper edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in ten sizes, from tube stock through 140mm, 200mm, 250mm, 300mm and 400mm pots to 25L, 45L, 75L and 100L. Tube and 140mm plants are the value choice for a long boundary: a season slower to close, but quick to establish. From 25L up they arrive branched and carrying real height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet fortnight while the roots move out, then new growth inside 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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-care-guide-keep-your-plants-thriving\"\u003eLilly pilly care guide: choosing, planting and pruning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lilly-pillys\"\u003eCompare the full lilly pilly range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eBrowse hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-the-perfect-plant-for-screening-and-privacy\"\u003ePlanning a lilly pilly screen for privacy\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\u003e60cm to 80cm apart in a single row. Because each plant fills only about a metre of width, spacing at a metre or more leaves visible gaps at eye level for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it really hold at 1m wide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClose to it. The narrow habit comes from the plant rather than from clipping, so expect around 1m with no intervention. One light trim a year tightens it further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it get psyllid?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the modern selections bred for resistance and needs no routine spraying. Resistance is not immunity, so check the soft spring growth and hose off any early pimpling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51647826002239,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140105031999,"sku":null,"price":185.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140104900927,"sku":null,"price":223.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140104999231,"sku":null,"price":129.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140104933695,"sku":null,"price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140104966463,"sku":null,"price":273.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100278899007,"sku":null,"price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":48213735964991,"sku":"QLD","price":237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44762527596863,"sku":"QLD","price":356.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":51648254411071,"sku":"QLD","price":514.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44956358410559,"sku":"QLD","price":673.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Straight-and-Narrow-Lilly-Pilly-Straight-and-Narrow-Syzygium-australe-SAN01-PBR-Intended.png?v=1766221983"},{"product_id":"little-gem-magnolia-magnolia-grandiflora-little-gem","title":"Little Gem Magnolia - Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLittle Gem Magnolia (\u003cem\u003eMagnolia grandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e 'Little Gem') is the evergreen screen for gardens with height to spare but no width. It reaches about 5m tall and only 2.5m across, so it fits a narrow side boundary or a large courtyard pot. White flowers open through the warmer months with a lemon and vanilla scent, and the roots are well behaved enough to plant near paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall and narrow by nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 5m by 2.5m it screens an upstairs window without swallowing the garden bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen cover all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the deciduous magnolias it holds its leaves, so the screen works in July as well as January.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy white blooms 10 to 15cm across, from late spring into autumn, scented strongly enough to carry across a courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fibrous and non-invasive, so it can sit near paths, driveways and pipes.\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 Plant 1.5m apart for a dense screen. At that spacing the canopies knit into a continuous wall while each tree fills out from the base. For a driveway avenue, stretch it to 2.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider suits it, and container growing holds it to around 2.5 to 3m. Be honest about the watering, because potted magnolias dry out fast in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Little Gem Magnolia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering and the densest growth, though it copes with part shade. Give it well drained, slightly acidic soil with compost through the backfill. It will not tolerate waterlogging, so raise the bed on heavy clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off as the roots go down. It is genuinely drought tolerant after two seasons. Feed a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and mid summer, and keep 75mm of mulch clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate.\u003c\/strong\u003e At home in subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and salt tolerant enough for coastal blocks. In cooler southern areas it handles frost once established, though protect young plants through their first two winters. It is not the pick for the wet tropics, where constant humidity encourages leaf spotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Tip prune after flowering to thicken the screen, and remove the lowest branches only for a clear trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow this magnolia from tubestock through to advanced 400L specimens. Tubes and 200mm pots arrive as single stemmed young plants, often under knee height, and take three to four years to screen. From 45L upwards you are buying a tree with real presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf bronzing or a few dropped leaves after transit is normal, not a fault. Expect roughly 30 to 50cm of growth a year once established. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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\/magnolia-tree-care-australia-guide\"\u003ecomplete guide to magnolia tree care in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/magnolias\"\u003emagnolia collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider \u003ca href=\"\/products\/teddy-bear-magnolia-magnolia-grandiflora-teddy-bear\"\u003eTeddy Bear Magnolia\u003c\/a\u003e for a similar look at about 4m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the alternatives in \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. 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Leave about 1.5m of clearance from hard surfaces as good practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643651948863,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":45.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100279652671,"sku":null,"price":288.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100279685439,"sku":null,"price":258.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140105294143,"sku":null,"price":295.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140105261375,"sku":null,"price":304.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140105326911,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100279619903,"sku":null,"price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140105359679,"sku":null,"price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140105392447,"sku":null,"price":792.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":44129681015103,"sku":"QLD","price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44254561304895,"sku":"QLD","price":478.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":51648037454143,"sku":"QLD","price":973.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100279456063,"sku":null,"price":973.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44480634028351,"sku":"QLD","price":935.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100279488831,"sku":null,"price":962.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44480634061119,"sku":"QLD","price":2062.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100279521599,"sku":null,"price":2791.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":44943021572415,"sku":"QLD","price":5266.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100279423295,"sku":null,"price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100279554367,"sku":null,"price":18700.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000L","offer_id":55100279783743,"sku":null,"price":17875.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Little-Gem-Magnolia-Magnolia-grandiflora-Little-Gem_0e3c095a.png?v=1768454620"},{"product_id":"no-mow-grass-zoysia-tenuifolia","title":"No Mow Grass - Zoysia tenuifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo Mow Grass (\u003cem\u003eZoysia tenuifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is the closest thing to a lawn you never have to cut. Rather than standing upright it grows as a fine, soft mat about 100mm deep that folds into low undulating mounds, so the surface reads as a green cushion instead of a mown sward. Each plant creeps outward on runners to cover roughly a metre, and planted 30cm apart it knits into continuous cover in a season or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe mower can go.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 100mm it never needs cutting to look right. An occasional trim is a choice, not a chore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little water once it is away.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and untroubled by poor soil, so it suits gardens under water restrictions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft underfoot.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine leaf makes a pleasant surface to sit on, unlike a coarse running lawn grass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalt and coastal tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles salt spray and sandy ground, which is why it turns up around pools and beach houses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLawn alternative and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart in a grid for quick full coverage. Wider spacing costs less but you carry more weeding while the runners close the gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance and a low, clean habit make it a good pool surround, and it does not throw clippings into the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries, slopes and paving joints.\u003c\/strong\u003e The mounding habit looks intentional draped over rock or falling down a bank, and it takes light foot traffic between pavers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing No Mow Grass in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light part shade; dense shade thins it and lets weeds in. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, so most of coastal Australia and the milder inland. It handles light frost only, so in cold districts expect it to brown off over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and preparation.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with poor and sandy ground but it must drain. Prepare the whole area rather than individual holes: strip out existing weeds and grass, cultivate the top 100mm and rake level. Weed competition during establishment is the main reason a planting fails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water daily for the first fortnight, then every second or third day through the first summer while the runners spread. After that it needs water only in extended dry weather. A light slow release fertiliser in early spring and late summer keeps the colour up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne honest warning.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is not a wear grass. A busy dog and a summer of backyard cricket will thin it, so keep a small conventional lawn for play and use no mow grass everywhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in five formats: tube stock, 140mm pots in packs of ten, 175mm and 200mm pots in packs of six, and 330mm tiles. Tubes and the 140mm packs are the economical way to cover a large area and are what most customers order. The 330mm tiles are ready made turf squares for an instant patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or early autumn while the soil is warm. Plants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/no-mow-grass-the-perfect-ground-cover-for-your-landscape\"\u003eNo mow grass and lawn alternatives explained\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers-groundcover\"\u003eBrowse climbers and groundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-ground-cover-options-for-in-between-steppers-easy-low-maintenance-choices\"\u003eGroundcovers for planting between pavers\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 many plants do I need per square metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 30cm spacing, about eleven plants per square metre. A 20 square metre area takes roughly 220 plants, or 22 packs of ten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it covers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne to two growing seasons at 30cm spacing, faster in a warm summer with regular water. Keeping weeds out during that first year makes more difference than anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I ever have to mow it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Some gardeners run a mower over it once a year on the highest setting to flatten the mounds, but that is a matter of taste. Left alone it stays around 100mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51647904809279,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100280176959,"sku":null,"price":98.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140105490751,"sku":null,"price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"175mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140105556287,"sku":null,"price":125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140105523519,"sku":null,"price":151.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100280340799,"sku":null,"price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100280242495,"sku":null,"price":92.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm Tile","offer_id":44340735639871,"sku":"QLD","price":74.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/No-Mow-Grass-Zoysia-tenuifolia.png?v=1742471753"},{"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 a minimum order of $300 before delivery, 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. 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In an Australian garden it reaches around 10m tall while holding to about 2m wide, so it gives height where a spreading tree would never fit. The form is naturally tight, so most gardeners never pick up the shears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in almost no width.\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughly 10m tall on a 2m footprint, which suits a boundary, a driveway edge or the narrow gap beside a garage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue grey rather than plain green.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 'Glauca' selection carries a soft steel tone that reads as deliberate against rendered walls, sandstone and gravel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt holds its own shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally columnar, so a formal look comes without regular clipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard to kill once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, wind tolerant and content in poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart for a formal run, or space them 3m to 4m apart if you want distinct columns marking a drive rather than a continuous wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening in tight spaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e A row at 1.5m spacing makes a high narrow screen that steals almost no garden bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and formal planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A matched pair either side of an entry, or a group of three, sets a formal tone immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mediterranean cypress in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, the more the better. This tree belongs in warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi arid gardens, which covers Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne, Canberra, inland New South Wales and most dry country. It suits hot dry summers and cold winters alike. In the humid tropics and subtropics it is a harder ask, because still wet air encourages fungal problems in dense conifer foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage is the one thing it insists on. Poor, rocky, sandy and alkaline soils are all fine, heavy wet clay is not. On clay, mound the planting position 200mm to 300mm and improve the bed with compost and gypsum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Weekly deep watering through the first two summers, then very little. Established trees rarely need water outside a severe drought, and overwatering does more harm than neglect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light feeding only, a complete fertiliser in early spring if growth is slow. Prune sparingly and never into bare old wood, because conifers do not reshoot from it. Trimming the outer growth in late spring keeps the column tight if it opens with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in eight sizes: 140mm packs of ten, 200mm packs of six, 250mm packs of three, then 300mm, 400mm, 500mm, 90L and 100L. The multi packs are the practical buy for an avenue, because a run of driveway needs real numbers. The 400mm and 500mm pots suit a single feature, and the 90L and 100L trees carry real height for an entry that has to look finished straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Growth runs at roughly 30cm to 60cm a year once settled, so a young plant is not a slow project. 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\/trees\"\u003eBrowse feature and screening trees\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=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants for dry gardens\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 wide will it actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 2m at full size, and it takes many years to get there. If you need it tighter, a light trim of the outer growth in late spring holds it closer to 1.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a driveway?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne and a half metres apart gives a continuous formal screen. For the classic avenue look with air between the columns, space them 3m to 4m apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a few years, yes, in a large container with free draining mix. It is a long lived tree with a deep root system, so plan to plant it out eventually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140105621823,"sku":null,"price":223.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140105654591,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140105752895,"sku":null,"price":304.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140105687359,"sku":null,"price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100280701247,"sku":null,"price":231.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44302519075135,"sku":"QLD","price":354.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":51649362493759,"sku":"QLD","price":600.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100280766783,"sku":null,"price":297.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100280635711,"sku":null,"price":456.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100280602943,"sku":null,"price":973.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L (Backorder)","offer_id":51652191813951,"sku":"QLD","price":574.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140105720127,"sku":null,"price":1017.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100280668479,"sku":null,"price":1911.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Mediterranean-Cypress-Cupressus-sempervirens-Glauca.png?v=1766222007"},{"product_id":"dwarf-sweet-pea-shrub-polygala-myrtifolia-little-bibi","title":"Dwarf Sweet Pea Shrub - Polygala myrtifolia 'Little Bibi'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDwarf Sweet Pea Shrub (\u003cem\u003ePolygala myrtifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Little Bibi') packs the famous flower power of the sweet pea shrub into a neat ball about 1m tall and wide. 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 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44194432319807,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140106015039,"sku":null,"price":218.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100281258303,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Dwarf-Sweet-Pea-Shrub-Polygala-myrtifolia-Little-Bibi.jpg?v=1741857802"},{"product_id":"native-frangipani-hymenosporum-flavum","title":"Native Frangipani - Hymenosporum flavum","description":"\u003cp\u003eNative Frangipani (\u003cem\u003eHymenosporum flavum\u003c\/em\u003e) is the Australian native tree for gardeners who want scent and height without much width. It reaches about 8m tall and only 4m across, with a slim upright habit that fits a courtyard, a narrow side garden or a driveway line. Through spring and early summer it carries tubular flowers that open cream and age to deep golden yellow, and the perfume travels right across a garden in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume you notice from the back door.\u003c\/strong\u003e The scent is honeyed and strongest at dusk, and one mature tree scents a whole courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall and narrow.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 4m wide at maturity, so it gives canopy height on a block where a spreading shade tree will not fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing native.\u003c\/strong\u003e It puts on height quickly and starts flowering young, unusual in a tree of this size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo colours at once.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream buds and deep yellow older flowers open together, so the tree carries both for weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds and coastal sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar feeders work the flowers, and it handles humidity and salt laden wind.\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 Its narrow shape means you can plant 2m from a fence and still walk under it in a few years. Put it where you pass in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening at height.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart in a row. This is a high canopy screen rather than a hedge, so it blocks a neighbouring upper storey while leaving ground level open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and entries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 3m spacing gives a light, airy avenue that does not overwhelm a suburban frontage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Native Frangipani in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering; part shade works but it flowers less and stretches taller. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes light frost only, so cooler districts want a warm sheltered spot and protection for two winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a rainforest margin tree, so it rewards good soil. Work compost through the bed, keep drainage free, and mulch 75mm deep clear of the trunk. On heavy clay, plant on a mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first two summers. It is not a drought tree, so keep water up in long dry spells even when established. Feed with a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Worth doing, because left alone it can go leggy with a bare lower trunk. Tip prune the leaders for the first two or three years to force branching, and shorten whippy growth after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in eight sizes, from tube stock to 100L. Tubes, 140mm and 200mm plants are young single stems and the economical way to fill a driveway line or screen run, though they need a season of tip pruning. The 300mm and 400mm plants are the usual garden choice, while the 25L, 45L and 100L trees arrive already branched and often flower in their first spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a few settling weeks, then fast growth once the weather warms. 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 natives for birds and habitat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eSee more scented plants for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eCompare our full range of trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/brisbane-box-lophostemon-confertus\"\u003eBrisbane Box for broader native shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it related to the frangipani?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The common name comes from the flower shape and the perfume. This is an Australian rainforest tree, it stays evergreen, and it never drops to the bare grey branches of a true frangipani.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall does it get in a garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 8m tall and 4m wide. The 15m records come from trees drawn up in rainforest. Regular tip pruning while young keeps a garden tree lower and denser again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree metres apart in a single row. Closer than that and the trees compete and thin out at the base, which defeats the purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51659778392383,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140106113343,"sku":null,"price":192.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140106080575,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140106146111,"sku":null,"price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140106178879,"sku":null,"price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":51629629112639,"sku":"QLD","price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44198991266111,"sku":"QLD","price":320.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51649514668351,"sku":"QLD","price":818.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100281487679,"sku":null,"price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Native-Frangipani-Hymenosporum-flavum.png?v=1766222025"},{"product_id":"evergreen-frangipani-plumeria-pudica","title":"Evergreen Frangipani - Plumeria pudica","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvergreen Frangipani (\u003cem\u003ePlumeria pudica\u003c\/em\u003e) gives you the frangipani look without the bare winter sticks. It holds glossy dark green leaves all year, shaped a little like a fiddle, and carries clusters of pure white flowers with a yellow throat almost continuously through the warm months. At about 4m tall and 2.5m wide it stays in scale with a courtyard or a pool surround, where a traditional frangipani would eventually take over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen, so winter is not ugly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ordinary frangipani stands as bare grey stems for months; this one keeps its canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers for most of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it is rarely without white flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast, then it stops.\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick to useful height, then it settles near 4m rather than climbing over the roofline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for pools and the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, heat tolerant and drought tolerant once established, with a canopy that does not shed constantly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little work.\u003c\/strong\u003e No spraying regime, and pruning is optional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the job it does best. It takes reflected heat and chlorinated splash, keeps its leaves through winter so the pool area does not look bare in July, and stays out of the paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant near an entry or against a rendered wall reads as sculpture. Give it 2.5m of width and full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A container 500mm or larger with free draining mix keeps it smaller, flowering just as freely, and lets you move it under cover in a cold snap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Evergreen Frangipani in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. Part shade keeps it alive but cuts flowering noticeably. It is frost tender, so it belongs in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens: Darwin, Cairns, Brisbane, coastal Sydney and coastal Perth are all comfortable. In Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and any frost prone district, pot it and shelter it for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil is non negotiable, because it rots in wet clay. Plant on a raised mound with coarse compost and sand worked through, or a cactus and succulent mix in pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply but let the soil dry between drinks, roughly weekly through the first summer and only in dry spells after. Cut watering right back in winter, and feed in early spring and mid summer with a low nitrogen fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and sap.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pruning is rarely needed; shorten a few stems in late spring for a fuller shape. Cuts release a milky sap that irritates skin and eyes, so wear gloves and rinse your tools. That sap is also why it is a poor choice for a yard where a dog chews everything.\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 in packs of six, single 300mm pots, then 45L and 100L. The 200mm and 300mm plants are young and grow away quickly in a warm summer. The 45L and 100L sizes arrive branched and typically flower in their first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Plant in spring or early summer if you can; stock arriving in cooler months sits still until the soil warms. 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\/plumeria-pudica-a-guide-to-the-enchanting-white-flower\"\u003eThe complete evergreen frangipani growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/your-ideal-tropical-poolside-plants-for-low-maintenance-bliss\"\u003eChoosing low maintenance poolside plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full tropical plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planning-your-coastal-feature-garden\"\u003ePlanning a coastal feature 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 a normal frangipani?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt keeps its leaves through winter and flowers for far longer, but carries little to no perfume. If scent is the whole point, a traditional deciduous frangipani is the better buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is frost tender. In frost prone gardens grow it in a large pot, keep it dry through winter and move it under an eave when cold nights are forecast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has mine stopped flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually not enough sun, or too much nitrogen from a general fertiliser. Move it into all day sun and switch to a low nitrogen feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100281651519,"sku":null,"price":362.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140106211647,"sku":null,"price":224.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140106244415,"sku":null,"price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100281684287,"sku":null,"price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100281749823,"sku":null,"price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44199087243583,"sku":"QLD","price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100281717055,"sku":null,"price":693.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44489565274431,"sku":"QLD","price":756.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Evergreen-Frangipani-Plumeria-pudica.png?v=1767934651"},{"product_id":"eureka-lemon-tree-citrus-limon-eureka","title":"Eureka Lemon Tree - Citrus limon 'Eureka'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Eureka Lemon (\u003cem\u003eCitrus limon\u003c\/em\u003e 'Eureka') is the lemon most Australian backyards should have. 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 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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. Remove the first small crop so the tree builds roots instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEureka or Meyer, which should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEureka gives a true tart lemon with thin skin and plenty of juice, and crops closer to year round. Meyer is sweeter, milder and more cold tolerant. Most cooks want Eureka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNine times out of ten it is hunger or drainage. Feed three times a year, check water is not sitting around the roots, and pull mulch back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100282503487,"sku":null,"price":435.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140106473791,"sku":null,"price":270.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44207273902399,"sku":"QLD","price":250.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44207273935167,"sku":"QLD","price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140106441023,"sku":null,"price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100282536255,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100282437951,"sku":null,"price":973.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":48546766618943,"sku":"QLD","price":536.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L","offer_id":55100282470719,"sku":null,"price":1911.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100282372415,"sku":null,"price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Eureka-Lemon-Tree-Citrus-limon-Eureka_68876cb9.png?v=1768454665"},{"product_id":"lemonicious-lemon-tree-citrus-limon-lemonicious","title":"Lemonicious Lemon Tree - Citrus limon 'Lemonicious'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lemonicious Lemon Tree (\u003cem\u003eCitrus limon\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lemonicious') is a true dwarf lemon bred for pots, staying around 2m tall by 1.5m wide while producing full sized, juicy fruit. 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, with a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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. 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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":"QLD","price":529.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44207397863743,"sku":"QLD","price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140106506559,"sku":null,"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, with a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44207446524223,"sku":"QLD","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 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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","offer_id":44207500460351,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140106539327,"sku":null,"price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140106572095,"sku":null,"price":204.95,"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":"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 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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":null,"price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100283355455,"sku":null,"price":426.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140106670399,"sku":null,"price":270.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140106703167,"sku":null,"price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140106637631,"sku":null,"price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":44207648407871,"sku":"QLD","price":651.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100283388223,"sku":null,"price":765.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100283191615,"sku":null,"price":5500.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100283224383,"sku":null,"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":"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 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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. 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Expect around 5m tall and under 1m wide in a home garden, with fine dark green foliage packed tightly to a single upright form. That makes it the plant to reach for when you want vertical structure in a bed only a metre deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow without maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e It holds under 1m across on its own, not from a ladder and a hedge trimmer every spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA realistic height.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 5m in a garden, which screens a fence and a first floor window without dominating the street.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay put.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non invasive, so it suits a driveway edge, paving or a boundary wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough across dry Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant, drought tolerant once established, wind firm and happy in poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormal structure, no fuss.\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen, dense, and it takes light shaping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e A matched row is the classic use. Space them 1m apart for a solid vertical screen, or 2m to 3m apart for a rhythm of separate columns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening in a narrow bed.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1m apart the columns meet and give a formal screen in a strip most screening plants cannot fit. Keep them 60cm off a fence so air moves behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntries, pots and topiary.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pair either side of a gate gives instant formality, and the tight habit takes shaping well. Use a container at least 500mm across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pencil Pine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, with plenty of air around the plant. This is a Mediterranean plant at heart and it belongs in warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens: Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, Perth and inland New South Wales and Victoria all suit it. Humid tropical and subtropical gardens are not its climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters far more than fertility. It grows happily in stony, sandy or poor ground and sulks in heavy wet clay. On clay, plant on a raised mound with gypsum and coarse compost worked through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once a week through the first two summers, then only in prolonged dry weather. Overwatering an established plant does more damage than drought. Feed lightly in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and staking.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none is required. For a crisper column, shear lightly in late spring and stay within green growth, because conifers do not reshoot from bare inner wood. Stake advanced plants for the first year.\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 in packs of six, then 25L, 45L and 100L. The 200mm packs are the sensible way to plant a long driveway run: fast to establish, and the saving over a dozen plants is considerable. The 25L and 45L sizes suit a pair at an entry, and the 100L is semi advanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConifers arrive thirsty, so water them the day they land and again two days later. Plants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Growth is slow and steady, which is exactly why the shape holds. 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\/pencil-pine-characteristics-care\"\u003ePencil pine varieties and care in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/conifers\"\u003eBrowse the full conifer range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/conifers-growing-maintaining\"\u003eHow to grow and care for conifers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/crafting-elegance-using-plants-to-make-a-statement-entrance\"\u003eUsing plants to make a statement entrance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 5m in a garden over many years. Older Italian cypress in Europe reach far more, but this is a slow, narrow selection and 5m is the realistic figure to plan around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1m apart for a continuous formal screen. For an avenue where the columns should read individually, 2m to 3m apart looks better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Brisbane or Darwin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not the right plant for humid tropical and subtropical gardens. It is at its best in warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and dry inland climates where summers are drier and air moves freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100285550911,"sku":null,"price":172.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140107325759,"sku":null,"price":226.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100285649215,"sku":null,"price":348.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100285583679,"sku":null,"price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100285616447,"sku":null,"price":196.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":45842999279935,"sku":"QLD","price":297.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44481052934463,"sku":"QLD","price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":48944529113407,"sku":"QLD","price":687.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Pencil-Pine-Cupressus-sempervirens-Nitschkes-Needles.png?v=1768454701"},{"product_id":"spartan-juniper-juniperus-spartan","title":"Spartan Juniper - Juniperus 'Spartan'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpartan Juniper (\u003cem\u003eJuniperus chinensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Spartan') is the screening conifer for gardens where width is the problem. It climbs to about 5m but holds itself to roughly 1.2m wide in a dense, dark green column. Frost hardy and drought tolerant, it screens reliably in the cold climates where lilly pillies and murraya give up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall privacy in a narrow bed.\u003c\/strong\u003e It fits side passages, boundary strips and the gap between house and fence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIts shape is built in.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tight columnar habit is natural: no hedge trimmer, no ladder work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely cold hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Takes hard frost in its stride, which makes it a first choice for Canberra, the tablelands, inland Victoria and the Adelaide Hills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough on the coast too.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, wind tolerant and untroubled by poor soil, one of the few formal screens that handles exposed positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormal looks without formal effort.\u003c\/strong\u003e Matched pairs frame an entry, and it takes spiral and cone topiary well if you enjoy the shears.\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 for a solid evergreen wall. A 10m boundary takes 10 or 11 plants, and the row stays inside a 1.5m bed even at full height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Repeated columns at 1.5m to 2m spacing give the formal avenue effect European gardens use cypress for, on a hardier plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and topiary.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen reads as sculpture in a courtyard or beside a front door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Spartan Juniper in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun is essential for tight, even growth; shade thins the column. It performs from cool temperate and Mediterranean climates through warm temperate and dry inland districts. In the humid subtropics keep air moving and avoid overwatering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any free draining soil, including sand and poor gravel. It resents a waterlogged root zone, so on heavy clay plant on a mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first summer, then it is one of the most drought tolerant screens available. One feed of controlled release fertiliser in spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None required for the columnar form. If you shape it, trim lightly in late spring and never cut back into bare wood, because junipers do not reshoot from old brown growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpartan is grown in a wide range of sizes: tubes and 140mm pots (in economical packs of 10 for long runs), 300mm and 400mm plants that already read as small columns, then 45L, 75L, 100L and 200L stock with instant height. Tubes are the value route for a long boundary, adding roughly a year against 300mm stock. Everything is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003eMore tall and narrow screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/conifers\"\u003eBrowse the full conifer range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003eFrost hardy plants for cold districts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare all hedging and screening options\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\u003eExpect roughly 30cm to 50cm a year once established, faster in warm districts with water. From 300mm stock, a planted row reads as a real screen within three to four seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it outgrow its spot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight, eventually, if you never touch it; width, no. It can be topped at 3m or any height and held there with one light trim a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe near paving and pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJunipers are shallow, fine rooted plants without the aggressive roots of figs or poplars. The usual courtesy of 60cm to 1m from paved edges is all they need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51643378303295,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140107456831,"sku":null,"price":145.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140107489599,"sku":null,"price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140107424063,"sku":null,"price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140107522367,"sku":null,"price":118.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100285714751,"sku":null,"price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140107391295,"sku":null,"price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140107358527,"sku":null,"price":499.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600mm","offer_id":55100285878591,"sku":null,"price":960.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44210800099647,"sku":"QLD","price":290.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":51649569325375,"sku":"QLD","price":587.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100285911359,"sku":null,"price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":49634811478335,"sku":"QLD","price":687.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51637678604607,"sku":"QLD","price":1402.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100285780287,"sku":null,"price":6875.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100285747519,"sku":null,"price":797.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Spartan-Juniper-Juniperus-Spartan.png?v=1766222035"},{"product_id":"queensland-bottle-tree-brachychiton-rupestris","title":"Queensland Bottle Tree - Brachychiton rupestris","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Queensland Bottle Tree (\u003cem\u003eBrachychiton rupestris\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the few trees people stop the car for. Native to the inland brigalow country of southern Queensland, it stores water in a swollen grey trunk that thickens with age into the bottle shape it is named for. In a garden it settles at roughly 8m tall and 4m wide over several decades, and it is slow, which is part of the appeal: a tree you plant once and never have to manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA trunk that becomes the feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e The swelling starts young and keeps developing for the life of the tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for dry country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and content in poor soil. Once established it lives on rainfall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe near paving.\u003c\/strong\u003e It sends down a deep taproot rather than spreading surface roots, so it can go beside a driveway where a fig never could.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWind tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e The heavy trunk and open canopy shed wind instead of catching it, which suits exposed blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian native, effectively no maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning, no shaping, no feeding regime. It builds its own form.\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 specimen in a lawn or gravel courtyard does more than a group. Give it 4m of clear width so the trunk can be seen from the street.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaced 5m to 8m apart, a row reads as a formal avenue without the root damage most avenue trees eventually cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy casts dappled shade, so lawn still grows underneath. Being so slow, it also holds happily in a 500mm pot for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Queensland Bottle Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always. This is a tree for tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid gardens, so Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, Darwin and the dry inland all suit it. It takes light frost only, and young plants are the vulnerable ones, so hard frosting districts need a warm sheltered spot and winter protection for the first few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor soil is not a problem. Drainage is. It evolved on stony inland slopes and will rot in ground that stays wet, so on clay or in a low spot plant on a mound at least 300mm high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once a week through the first two summers to drive the taproot down, then step back. Established trees rarely need irrigation, and fertiliser only produces soft growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None required. Remove damaged limbs and otherwise leave it alone. Leaf drop in a dry spell is the tree conserving water, not a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in ten sizes, from 200mm packs of six and 250mm packs of three through single 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots, then 25L, 45L, 100L, 200L and 300L. Because the tree is slow, size at purchase matters more here than with most plants. A 300mm plant is a slim seedling with the trunk barely started, while the 45L and 100L sizes already show the shape and the 200L and 300L specimens arrive with a substantial trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. 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It grows quickly into a dense screen about 4m tall and 3m wide, sometimes 5m in good conditions, with deep red brushes that keep honeyeaters working the garden. Its real talent is range: frost, drought, salt, poor soil and even boggy corners are all within its comfort zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed brushes the birds queue for.\u003c\/strong\u003e The nectar rich flowers pull in honeyeaters whenever the plant is in bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough on a scale few screens match.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant once established, and one of the few screening natives that copes with wet feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA fast, honest screen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick dense growth to about 4m gives privacy in a few seasons, or it clips lower as a neat hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly and low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, and beyond an annual trim it looks after itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrows almost anywhere in the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, arid and Mediterranean gardens all suit it.\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. For a lower clipped hedge the same spacing holds, just trim more often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e On exposed boundaries a staggered double row at 1.5m spacing filters wind and gives the vegie patch or shed real shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance makes it a reliable choice within reach of sea spray, where many screening plants scorch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen in flower earns its spot in any native bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Kings Park Special Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings the heaviest flowering; light shade thins it. It is at home from cool temperate gardens through the subtropics and into arid inland districts, and it is frost hardy. The wet tropics are the one climate where other choices do better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuinely unfussy. Sand, clay, poor soil and spots that stay damp after rain are all workable, which is why it so often ends up in the difficult corner of the block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then let it stand on its own. A native controlled release fertiliser in spring supports the flush of new growth and flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim just behind the spent brushes once flowering finishes to keep the plant dense and the next flush heavy. It also tolerates a hard cut if an old plant needs rebuilding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in seven sizes. Tube stock and 140mm packs of 10 are the economical way to plant a long screen, 200mm packs of 6 and 250mm packs of 3 suit a mid length run, and the 300mm, 400mm and 45L plants arrive with real height for faster privacy. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Expect settling for a fortnight, then steady growth 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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-callistemon-the-bottlebrush-beauty\"\u003eAll about callistemon, the bottlebrush guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/callistemons\"\u003eBrowse the full bottlebrush range\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=\"\/products\/wildfire-bottlebrush-callistemon-viminalis-wildfire\"\u003eWildfire Bottlebrush for a weeping habit\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. The canopies meet within a few seasons and the screen stays furnished to the ground if you trim after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in the wet corner of the yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually, yes. It tolerates wet feet better than almost any other screening native, so the damp strip along a fence or below a downpipe is a genuine option rather than a gamble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep it to 2m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim twice a year, once behind the main flowering and once lightly in late summer. It holds at 2m to 2.5m without losing flowers, since the brushes form on new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for dogs and cats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Bottlebrushes are considered pet friendly, and this one carries no known toxicity for cats or dogs, so it suits family backyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51656286503231,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140108144959,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100287353151,"sku":null,"price":178.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140108079423,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140108210495,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140108112191,"sku":null,"price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100287320383,"sku":null,"price":1155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140108177727,"sku":null,"price":317.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100287451455,"sku":null,"price":239.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":47542064382271,"sku":"QLD","price":308.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100287287615,"sku":null,"price":543.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Kings-Park-Special-Bottlebrush-Callistemon-Kings-Park-Special.png?v=1766222045"},{"product_id":"eumundi-quandong-tree-elaeocarpus-eumundi","title":"Eumundi Quandong Tree - Elaeocarpus eumundi","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Eumundi Quandong (\u003cem\u003eElaeocarpus eumundi\u003c\/em\u003e) is the answer when you need serious height along a boundary but have almost no width to give it. This Australian native reaches about 8m tall and only 3m wide, holding a naturally upright columnar shape with no training. New growth flushes bronze and copper against the dark glossy mature leaves, so the tree changes colour several times a year without dropping its cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall and narrow by nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughly 8m of height in a 3m footprint, which is what a narrow side boundary needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBronze new growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each flush arrives coppery before hardening to deep glossy green, giving seasonal movement other screening plants lack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that will not lift your paving.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive roots make it one of the few trees this tall that suits a fence line or a driveway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, and the birds find it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small cream flowers, then blue fruit that draws native birds through the warmer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles difficult ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet feet tolerant, humidity tolerant and salt tolerant, so damp corners and coastal blocks are no obstacle.\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 dense screen well above fence height, in a bed under two metres wide. It takes trimming well and holds anywhere from three metres upward without going bare at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A matched row either side of a drive, spaced 3m or more, gives an avenue effect without the canopy spreading over the cars. A single tree gives a courtyard real vertical scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Eumundi Quandong in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the densest screen, or part shade where it grows more open. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate tree, at home from far north Queensland through the Northern Rivers to Sydney and across to coastal Western Australia. It takes light frost only, so the tablelands, Canberra, Melbourne and Tasmania sit outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy, and unusually for a rainforest tree it takes wet feet, so a damp low spot is workable. Improve sandy soil with compost and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater, feed and prune.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper back. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer keeps the flushes coming. Tip prune from planting to thicken the lower growth, then trim after each bronze flush hardens off, usually twice a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown from tubes and 300mm pots up through 400mm, then 45L, 70L, 100L, 200L, 300L and 400L. Tubes and 300mm plants are the sensible choice for a long boundary run, since you need a tree every 1.5m, and they close the screen in three to four seasons. From 200L up the trees arrive with several metres of height already on them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung plants look like slim single stemmed whips, which is correct here: the branching develops once the trunk gains height. Expect a bronze flush within six to eight weeks of planting in warm weather. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every tree 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\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse the Australian native range\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 a screen\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 them for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne and a half metres apart in a single row. Any tighter and you are paying for trees that only compete with each other, because the narrow crowns fill in reliably at that spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it get in a suburban garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 8m over time, with a spread of around 3m. Older references quoting 15m describe mature specimens in rainforest, not a home garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it lower than 8m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Trimming the leader holds it wherever you want, and four to five metres is a common working height for a boundary screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51641418842431,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":56.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100288336191,"sku":null,"price":784.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44489599811903,"sku":"QLD","price":270.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140108472639,"sku":null,"price":528.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100288303423,"sku":null,"price":1303.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":44489599844671,"sku":"QLD","price":495.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"70L (Backorder)","offer_id":51649372356927,"sku":"QLD","price":804.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44341880029503,"sku":"QLD","price":907.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44480676331839,"sku":"QLD","price":2612.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L (Backorder)","offer_id":44938334044479,"sku":"QLD","price":2832.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":51648001769791,"sku":"QLD","price":5699.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"700L","offer_id":55100288270655,"sku":null,"price":10491.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100288237887,"sku":null,"price":6875.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Eumundi-Quandong-Tree-Elaeocarpus-eumundi_7cc72510.png?v=1766222061"},{"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 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100288532799,"sku":null,"price":172.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140108669247,"sku":null,"price":381.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140108505407,"sku":null,"price":241.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140108636479,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140108538175,"sku":null,"price":151.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100288598335,"sku":null,"price":379.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140108570943,"sku":null,"price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140108603711,"sku":null,"price":610.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44215503356223,"sku":"QLD","price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":49700331487551,"sku":"QLD","price":602.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100288631103,"sku":null,"price":759.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44956352479551,"sku":"QLD","price":735.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100288500031,"sku":null,"price":1677.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100288467263,"sku":null,"price":2186.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100288434495,"sku":null,"price":2612.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L (Backorder)","offer_id":44938335322431,"sku":"QLD","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":"elephants-ear-plant-alocasia-brisbanensis","title":"Elephants Ear Plant - Alocasia brisbanensis","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe native elephant's ear (\u003cem\u003eAlocasia brisbanensis\u003c\/em\u003e), known in the bush as cunjevoi, turns a dark damp corner into the best part of the garden. It builds a clump about 1.8m tall and 1.5m across, with broad glossy leaves on upright stems, and unlike most big leaved tropicals it is an Australian native from east coast rainforest. It wants shade and moisture, so it works exactly where other plants fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal presence in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves the size of a serving platter, in a position that gets no direct sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA native that looks tropical.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same effect as an imported alocasia, from a species that belongs in eastern Australian gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt likes wet feet.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pond edge or a low spot that stays soggy after rain suits it, and those are hard positions to plant well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to fill, easy to keep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth is quick in the warm months, and cutting old leaves off as they yellow is essentially the maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single clump beside a path or a seat carries the space on its own. Allow 1.5m of clearance so the leaves are not brushed and torn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting under trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a lush understorey, the quickest way to deal with the bare gap under an established canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside, ponds and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles splash, humidity and damp soil. In a pot use 40L or larger and keep the mix damp, because a pot dries far faster than a bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing native elephant's ear in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to full shade. Direct afternoon sun scorches the leaves and a burnt leaf never recovers, so plant under a canopy or on the south side of a wall. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and being frost tender it needs a pot that can move under cover in cool southern districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich soil with plenty of organic matter, mulched 75mm deep. It tolerates wet feet, which is unusual and worth using on heavy or damp ground. Keep the soil damp, because a clump that dries right out will droop and mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and tidying.\u003c\/strong\u003e A controlled release fertiliser in early spring and mid summer gives the biggest leaves. There is no pruning; cut old leaves off at the base as they yellow. After a cold snap the clump reshoots from the rhizome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every part contains calcium oxalate and is toxic to people, cats and dogs if chewed. Wear gloves when you cut it back, and do not plant it where a young child or a chewing dog has unsupervised access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 140mm and 200mm multipacks, in 300mm and in 60L. The multipacks are the sensible way to buy for a mass planting. The 300mm gives a plant with a few full sized leaves already, and the 60L is an instant feature clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Some leaf damage in transit is normal on foliage this large, and new growth usually appears 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\/tropical-plants\"\u003eBrowse tropical foliage for shaded gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eExplore the full Australian native range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-shade\"\u003eCompare shade tolerant plants\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\u003eIs it safe around pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All parts contain calcium oxalate crystals and are toxic if chewed, causing burning and swelling in the mouth. Choose something else for a pet run or a play area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart for a mass planting. The leaves overlap into a continuous canopy at that spacing without the clumps fighting for root space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well. It is a rainforest floor plant and the leaves scorch in direct sun, particularly in the afternoon and in dry inland air. Full shade gives the cleanest foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140109029695,"sku":null,"price":210.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140108964159,"sku":null,"price":230.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100289450303,"sku":null,"price":226.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140108996927,"sku":null,"price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100289483071,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60L (Backorder)","offer_id":44340599390527,"sku":"QLD","price":689.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Elephants-Ear-Plant-Alocasia-brisbanensis_e80dfd15.png?v=1768454768"},{"product_id":"giant-taro-alocasia-macrorrhizos","title":"Giant Taro - Alocasia macrorrhizos","description":"\u003cp\u003eGiant Taro (\u003cem\u003eAlocasia macrorrhizos\u003c\/em\u003e) is the quickest way to put real scale into a shaded garden. Each plant builds a clump around 2.5m tall and 2m across, holding broad glossy leaves upright on thick fleshy stems. It is the plant people picture when they say they want a tropical garden, and unlike most large leaved feature plants it gets there in two seasons rather than a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale, quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast growing to about 2.5m, so a blank corner reads as established garden within two summers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves that carry a whole planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad arrow shaped foliage held upright rather than flopping, giving vertical structure that smaller tropicals cannot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt wants the wet spot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet feet tolerant, so the low corner that stays damp after rain is exactly where this thrives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNothing to prune or shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove the old leaves as they yellow and that is the job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and humidity suit it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Built for warm sticky summers, when many other feature plants stall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e One clump against a wall or a dark green backdrop is usually enough. The leaves need light to be seen, so filtered light or morning sun shows them off better than deep shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart for a continuous tropical understorey. At that spacing the leaves interleave without the clumps fighting for root room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside, ponds and large pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Damp ground and humidity are no problem, so pool surrounds and pond edges suit it. A large container on a shaded courtyard works too, provided you accept the watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Giant Taro in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to filtered light is ideal and morning sun is fine, but harsh afternoon sun scorches the leaf edges. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate plant, and it is frost tender. In Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and cold inland districts frost will knock the foliage down over winter. Clumps usually reshoot in spring, though a hard freeze can kill them, so a pot that moves under cover is safer there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil, water and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, organic, moisture holding soil. Dig compost through the bed before planting and mulch 75mm deep, then water generously and often through summer, because leaf size is tied directly to how consistently wet you keep it. Feed for foliage: a nitrogen rich complete fertiliser in early spring and again in midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety.\u003c\/strong\u003e All parts of the raw plant contain calcium oxalate and are toxic to people and pets if chewed, causing painful mouth and throat irritation. The sap can irritate skin, so wear gloves when cutting old leaves off.\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, 300mm and 400mm pots, and a 110L size that arrives as a full clump. The smaller pots carry two or three leaves and look modest in the box, then catch up fast in warm ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaves are large and soft, so a folded leaf or some edge damage in transit is normal. New leaves push through within a few weeks in warm weather. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full tropical plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003eFind a pot large enough for a feature clump\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing and enriching a new garden bed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive winter in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a sheltered spot, often yes, but frost cuts the foliage down and the clump regrows from the base in spring. For year round looks, keep it in a pot and shift it under eaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around children and pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The raw plant contains calcium oxalate and is toxic if chewed by people, cats or dogs. Plant it where curious mouths cannot reach it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are my leaves smaller than they should be?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always too little water, too little food or too much direct sun. Giant Taro sizes its leaves to the conditions, so fix those and the next flush will be bigger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140109095231,"sku":null,"price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100289581375,"sku":null,"price":644.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140109062463,"sku":null,"price":270.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100289646911,"sku":null,"price":304.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44760632688959,"sku":"QLD","price":156.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44965751882047,"sku":"QLD","price":329.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L (Backorder)","offer_id":44219755528511,"sku":"QLD","price":836.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Giant-Taro-Alocasia-macrorrhizos.png?v=1768454770"},{"product_id":"golden-cane-palm-dypsis-lutescens","title":"Golden Cane Palm - Dypsis lutescens","description":"\u003cp\u003eGolden Cane Palm (\u003cem\u003eDypsis lutescens\u003c\/em\u003e) is the clumping palm most Australians picture when they think of a tropical screen. Garden clumps settle at around 6m tall and 3m wide, sending up a thicket of slim golden canes topped with arching fronds, and unlike a solitary palm they keep filling in from the base. It is fast, it holds in a pot for years, and it is safe around cats and dogs. Planted 1.5m apart it makes a soft privacy screen rather than a hard wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA screen that fills from the ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e New canes keep pushing up from the clump, so the base stays furnished instead of lifting into bare trunks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non toxic to cats and dogs, which matters along a fence line the dog patrols or in a pot on a balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside without the mess.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and splash tolerant, no heavy fruit drop, and it does not shed constantly into the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast for a palm.\u003c\/strong\u003e With warmth, water and feed a clump gains real height each season, so a screen is a two to three year project.\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 Plant 1.5m apart in a single row, about a metre off the fence so each clump can widen. Expect a filtered green screen rather than a solid barrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and entertaining areas.\u003c\/strong\u003e The clumping habit fits a corner where a spreading tree could not, and the fronds throw dappled shade over paving without much litter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 500mm or larger pot holds a clump for years, and in a bright room away from direct glass it is a forgiving indoor palm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Golden Cane Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the strongest cane colour, part shade deeper green fronds. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate palm and it is frost tender, so cold inland and frosty southern gardens need it potted and moved under cover, or grown indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and rich in organic matter. Work compost through the bed before planting and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the canes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e This palm rewards water. Deep soak two or three times a week through the first summer, then keep it evenly moist in warm weather. Feed with a palm fertiliser in early spring and late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spent fronds off at the base once they have browned completely. To reduce a clump, remove whole canes at ground level. Never cut the growing tip of a cane, because it will not reshoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in nine sizes. The 200mm pack of six and 250mm pack of three suit a longer screen or a mass planting, and they close on larger stock within a couple of seasons. The 300mm and 400mm are the usual pot or feature choice, while the 45L to 200L sizes arrive as established multi cane clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Fronds can look tired after a long trip, and new growth follows 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\/palm-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full palm range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lady-palm-rhapis-excelsa\"\u003eConsider the Lady Palm for shadier spots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eShop plants suited to indoors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare other screening options\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 and a half metres apart, a metre back from the fence. Each clump widens to roughly 3m, so tighter spacing crowds the canes and thins the screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is not toxic to cats or dogs, which is why it is a common choice for family yards and balconies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the older fronds going yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually a nutrient shortage rather than disease. Palms draw magnesium and potassium out of old fronds to feed new ones, so a palm fertiliser twice a year normally fixes it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100290138431,"sku":null,"price":235.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44219780497727,"sku":"QLD","price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140109455679,"sku":null,"price":304.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44494152237375,"sku":"QLD","price":142.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140109390143,"sku":null,"price":297.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100290203967,"sku":null,"price":117.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44494140539199,"sku":"QLD","price":231.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100290105663,"sku":null,"price":701.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140109488447,"sku":null,"price":550.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L (Backorder)","offer_id":44775053394239,"sku":"QLD","price":687.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100290236735,"sku":null,"price":492.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"160L","offer_id":44967251738943,"sku":"QLD","price":2062.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":54140109422911,"sku":null,"price":1375.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"285L","offer_id":55100290040127,"sku":null,"price":1650.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600L","offer_id":55100290072895,"sku":null,"price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000L","offer_id":55100290171199,"sku":null,"price":6875.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Golden-Cane-Palm-Dypsis-lutescens_71316eec.png?v=1768454783"},{"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 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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":"QLD","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100290564415,"sku":null,"price":63.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140109553983,"sku":null,"price":201.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140109586751,"sku":null,"price":213.95,"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":"slender-weavers-bamboo-bambusa-textilis-gracilis","title":"Slender Weavers Bamboo - Bambusa textilis 'Gracilis'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSlender Weavers bamboo (\u003cem\u003eBambusa textilis\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003egracilis\u003c\/em\u003e) is what to plant when you need height quickly and have almost no width to give it. Canes reach about 8m while the clump holds to 1m or 2m across, because this is a clumping bamboo rather than a running one. Planted 1m apart it closes into a tall moving screen within two to three seasons, which is faster than any tree will manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight without the footprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 8m of screen from a base barely wider than a wheelie bin, so it solves the narrow side boundary that defeats most screens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt clumps, it does not run.\u003c\/strong\u003e The roots stay in a tight crown and expand slowly outward. No underground shoots surfacing in the neighbouring lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast once it takes.\u003c\/strong\u003e New canes come up at close to full thickness and shoot to height in a single season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for exposure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind tolerant, heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row along a fence line or between two houses. A 600mm wide bed is enough soil for it, which is the whole reason people choose it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourtyards, balconies and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows well in a container 600mm across and deep, though a potted clump stays shorter and needs water far more often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canes bend and the foliage filters rather than blocks, so gusts lose their force instead of eddying over the top of a solid fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Slender Weavers bamboo in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest, most upright growth, and part shade is fine with a looser habit. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens want a warm sheltered aspect or a hardier screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable soil with drainage. Dig compost through the row before planting and mulch 75mm deep. Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, because a bamboo that dries out while establishing drops leaves and stalls. After the second year it handles dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bamboo is a grass and it feeds like one. A nitrogen rich or complete fertiliser in early spring and again in mid summer is what drives the tall new canes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut old or leaning canes out at ground level each spring. You can shorten canes to hold height, but the cut shows, so trim just above a node. Strip the lower branches for a clean legged look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in five sizes: 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, 300mm, 400mm and 45L. The multi packs are the sensible buy for a run of fence, since spacing is 1m and a long boundary needs numbers. The 400mm and 45L plants arrive as established clumps with several canes and useful height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect some leaf drop after transport, then new canes from the base in the first warm growing 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\/bamboo\"\u003eBrowse the full clumping bamboo range\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\/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\u003eWill it spread into my neighbour's yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Clumping bamboo puts up new canes at the edge of the existing crown, so the base widens by centimetres a year, not metres. It has none of the underground runners that give bamboo its bad name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart for a solid screen. Stretch to 1.5m if you want the canes to read as separate clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it shorter than 8m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Top the canes at the height you want and trim the regrowth once or twice a year. Most home screens are held between 4m and 5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140109717823,"sku":null,"price":697.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140109750591,"sku":null,"price":522.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44762723156287,"sku":"QLD","price":280.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100291940671,"sku":null,"price":378.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140109783359,"sku":null,"price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100291973439,"sku":null,"price":1008.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44762723189055,"sku":"QLD","price":478.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100292038975,"sku":null,"price":990.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100291875135,"sku":null,"price":1100.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Slender-Weavers-Bamboo-Bambusa-textilis-Gracilis.png?v=1742471977"},{"product_id":"blue-fescue-festuca-glauca","title":"Blue Fescue - Festuca glauca","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue Fescue (\u003cem\u003eFestuca glauca\u003c\/em\u003e) brings a colour almost nothing else in the garden offers: tight, tufted mounds of fine steel blue foliage, each about 25cm tall and 30cm across. It is the designer's grass for edging, rockeries and massed drifts, holding its silvery blue all year with next to no care. Frost hardy, drought tolerant and happy in poor soil and salt air, it earns its place anywhere summers are dry rather than steamy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue blue foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The intense steel blue reads as a deliberate design choice, striking against dark mulch, gravel, concrete or burgundy foliage plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA neat, fixed size.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every plant makes the same tidy 25cm dome, so borders and patterns stay crisp without trimming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrives on neglect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor soil, drought, frost, salt wind and reflected heat off paving all suit it; rich watered beds are actually worse for its colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe around cats and dogs, and the soft tufts survive the occasional trampling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect in repetition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Massed at 300mm spacings it creates the ribbon and grid effects landscape designers charge for.\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 300mm apart along a path or bed front for an unbroken blue ribbon; a 6m edge takes 20 plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and gravel gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its natural habitat: sharp drainage, full sun and heat radiating off stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drifts of 10 or more between pavers, down a dry bank or across a nature strip make the strongest statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and troughs.\u003c\/strong\u003e A row of blue domes in a long trough is an instant modern balcony planter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Blue Fescue in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun keeps the blue intense; shade turns it green and floppy. It performs in cool temperate, warm temperate, Mediterranean and dry inland climates. In the humid subtropics it sulks through summer, so lean on native blue grasses there instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is non negotiable: sandy, gravelly and poor soils are ideal, and wet feet in winter is the one reliable killer. On clay, plant into mounds or raised beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly until established, then only in long dry spells. Skip the fertiliser; hard rations keep the colour sharpest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Comb or shear the clumps in late winter to remove old foliage. Clumps can be lifted and divided every few years if centres thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Fescue ships in 140mm pots in packs of 10, sized and priced for the massed planting it does best. The plants arrive as established tufts already showing their blue, settle in fast and reach full size within a season. Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95, with a minimum order of $300 before delivery, so pair packs with the rest of a garden order. 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 grasses and strappy leaf plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eMore plants for rockeries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants for dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my blue fescue turning green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo much shade, water or fertiliser. Full sun and lean, dry conditions produce the steel blue; pampering produces green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need cutting back like other grasses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a tidy. Comb out or lightly shear the old foliage in late winter and the clump refreshes itself. Never cut it to the ground like a miscanthus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it self seed everywhere?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The flower heads are modest, seedlings are few, and it is not considered weedy anywhere in Australia. It stays where you put it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does each plant live?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClumps typically look their best for four to six years, then centres thin. Divide them in autumn and replant the vigorous outer sections for a free replacement border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100292432191,"sku":null,"price":88.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44243500499263,"sku":"QLD","price":177.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100292530495,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Blue-Fescue-Festuca-glauca.png?v=1766222090"},{"product_id":"native-violet-viola-hederacea","title":"Native Violet - Viola hederacea","description":"\u003cp\u003eNative Violet (\u003cem\u003eViola hederacea\u003c\/em\u003e) is the groundcover Australian gardeners reach for when nothing else will carpet a damp, shady corner. 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, with a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100293120319,"sku":null,"price":117.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140109979967,"sku":null,"price":168.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140110012735,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm Tiles","offer_id":44340758970687,"sku":"QLD","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":"florida-gardenia-gardenia-augusta-florida","title":"Florida Gardenia - Gardenia augusta 'Florida'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlorida Gardenia (\u003cem\u003eGardenia augusta\u003c\/em\u003e 'Florida') is the classic perfumed gardenia, the one most Australians picture when they think of the plant. It forms a rounded evergreen shrub about 1.2m tall and wide, covered in thick glossy leaves, and from late spring into autumn it carries heavy white double flowers that scent a whole courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe perfume is the point.\u003c\/strong\u003e One open flower carries across a courtyard, and a mature plant beside a doorway scents the area on a warm evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long flowering run.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not a single burst. It flushes repeatedly from late spring through to autumn, heaviest in early summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally neat.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows into a rounded shape on its own, so it holds form between trims rather than sprawling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy foliage all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep green and thick, so the shrub still looks deliberate through winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight sized for real gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.2m by 1.2m it fits a courtyard bed, a large pot or a low hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow fragrant hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row for a solid band around a metre high, along a path, a driveway edge or a courtyard boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot lets you control the acidic, free draining mix gardenias want. Use at least a 400mm container and expect to water and feed more often than in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Position it where people walk past, not at the back of a bed where the scent is wasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Florida Gardenia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun with afternoon shade suits it best. Full sun works in cooler and coastal gardens, while in hot inland areas the leaves bleach without afternoon protection. It tolerates light frost only, so in Canberra, the tablelands and Tasmania grow it in a pot that can move to shelter for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where gardenias are won or lost. They need acidic, free draining soil rich in organic matter. On alkaline ground the leaves yellow between the veins and the plant stalls. Work compost through the bed first, and use an azalea and camellia mix in pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Even, consistent moisture. Deep soak two or three times a week through summer, and never let a potted plant wilt, because bud drop follows within days. Feed with a gardenia, azalea and camellia fertiliser in early spring and after the first flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and safety.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim back by about a third once the main flush finishes in late summer, which builds the growth carrying next season's buds. Gardenias are considered mildly toxic to cats and dogs, so site them out of reach of an animal that chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown in tubes, 140mm, 200mm and 250mm packs, and 300mm and 400mm pots. Tubes and 140mm plants are the economical way to fill a long hedge line, since you need one every 60cm. The 250mm and 300mm sizes suit a pot, and 400mm plants often arrive already carrying buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not panic if a few buds drop in the fortnight after planting. Gardenias react that way to any change in light, water or temperature. New growth appears within four to six weeks in warm weather. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gardenias\"\u003eCompare the full gardenia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eBrowse other fragrant plants for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003ePots suited to courtyard shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are my gardenia leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always a nutrient issue tied to soil pH. Gardenias need acidic soil to take up iron and magnesium, so feed with an acid loving plant food and apply iron chelate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did the buds drop before opening?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBud drop is a stress response, usually to drying out, a cold snap or a move. Keep moisture even and it will set buds again on the next flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well for long. It needs more light and air movement than a room provides. 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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 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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\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. 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It grows fast, holds large glossy leaves right down to the ground, and takes clipping better than almost anything in its size class. Left alone it reaches about 5m to 6m tall and 4m wide; kept trimmed it sits comfortably at 2m to 3m. Planted a metre apart it closes into a solid green wall in two to three seasons, and the clusters of white spring flowers carry a genuine scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast, and dense with it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plenty of plants grow quickly. This one grows quickly and stays thick at the base, which is what actually delivers privacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt suits nearly every Australian climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and salt tolerant, so it works from tropical gardens through to cool temperate ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou set the height.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two trims a year hold it between 1.5m and 3m. Stop trimming and it grows on into a small tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt clips into shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense branching takes formal hedges and topiary without going bare inside, because it reshoots from old wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and privacy screens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row for a hedge you will hold at 2m to 3m. For a taller screen you intend to let run, stretch that to 1.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and boundaries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A staggered double row at 1m spacing filters wind across an exposed block and takes the edge off road noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The thick leaves take salt wind without tattering, and clipped blocks and standards hold their shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sweet Viburnum in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest hedge. It grows in part shade, though the screen stays looser. Suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, and it is frost hardy once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable garden soil that drains. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound with compost dug through the whole trench rather than just the planting holes, and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the honest part. Sweet Viburnum is often sold as drought tolerant and it is not, particularly. Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers and keep the water up in long dry periods after that. A hedge under water stress thins out and drops its lower leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Controlled release fertiliser in early spring and late summer, more where the hedge is trimmed hard. Tip prune from planting so it branches low, then trim after the spring flush and again in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in a wide range of sizes, from tube and 140mm packs of ten through 180mm, 200mm and 250mm packs, then 300mm and 400mm pots and on to 30L, 45L and 75L. For a long boundary the small sizes are the value choice: a season slower to close, but quick to establish. The 30L and larger sizes arrive already branched with height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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\/hedging-screening\"\u003eBrowse all hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare the core hedging range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-plants\"\u003eFast growing plants for quick privacy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/climbing-fig-ficus-pumila\"\u003eClimbing Fig, for covering a fence instead\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 for a clipped hedge at 2m to 3m. Stretch to 1.5m if you are letting it grow into a tall informal screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to about a metre a year in a warm garden with water and feed, once the roots are away. Slower in the first year, and slower again in cool temperate gardens and in shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves going yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually water or nutrition. Uneven watering causes yellowing in the lower half of the plant, and a regularly trimmed hedge runs short of nitrogen. 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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 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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 (Backorder)","offer_id":51640102453567,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":45.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140111094079,"sku":null,"price":381.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140110995775,"sku":null,"price":278.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140111061311,"sku":null,"price":392.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140110963007,"sku":null,"price":171.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100295086399,"sku":null,"price":206.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140111028543,"sku":null,"price":462.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100295119167,"sku":null,"price":594.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":50572622496063,"sku":"QLD","price":231.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44299699945791,"sku":"QLD","price":429.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100294857023,"sku":null,"price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44956337471807,"sku":"QLD","price":760.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100295151935,"sku":null,"price":1237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44762504724799,"sku":"QLD","price":1375.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":51632690233663,"sku":"QLD","price":3300.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100294791487,"sku":null,"price":5156.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000L","offer_id":55100294824255,"sku":null,"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 twelve sizes, from 140mm tubestock in packs of ten up to advanced 400L specimens. 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 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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. 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