{"title":"City \u0026 Nature","description":"\u003cp\u003eCity \u0026amp; Nature is our range for small urban spaces: compact, low maintenance plants that earn their spot in a courtyard, balcony or tight suburban block and still give something back to the birds and bees. Expect narrow screening lilly pillies, crepe myrtles and dwarf magnolias for structure, citrus and bay for the pots, and nectar rich natives for the wildlife. Filter by mature size and light needs, then use the guide below for spacing, pot sizes and climate notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose plants for a city garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSmall spaces punish poor choices, so every plant has to do more than one job. The test worth applying: does it screen, feed, flower or shelter something while staying inside its allotted footprint? That is why this grid is heavy with columnar screeners, compact flowering trees, potted fruit and nectar rich natives rather than sprawling shrubs. Everything here carries our small gardens and low maintenance tags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWork vertically first. A \u003ca href=\"\/products\/straight-and-narrow-lilly-pilly-straight-and-narrow-syzygium-australe-san01-pbr-intended\"\u003eStraight and Narrow lilly pilly\u003c\/a\u003e holds about 1m wide at up to 5m tall, so a row of them screens a two storey neighbour from a bed barely wider than a path. Compact crepe myrtles like 'Acoma' and 'Zuni' give a small tree, three months of summer flower and handsome bark in a 3m footprint. For pots, citrus, bay laurel and dwarf olives take clipping and cropping in their stride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBringing nature back in\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe nature half of the name is deliberate. Urban gardens have become the corridors that keep honeyeaters, insect eating birds and native bees moving through the suburbs, and small nectar plants punch far above their weight. Bottlebrush, melaleuca and tea tree flower heavily enough to feed birds for weeks, native violet carpets shaded corners while flowering most of the year, and a single grass tree gives lizards and insects the cover a paved courtyard never will. Plant even three natives among the exotics and you will notice the traffic change within a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere these plants work across Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompact does not mean fragile, but climate still matters. In the frost prone southern cities, Canberra through to Hobart, lean on crepe myrtles, box, bay and bottlebrush, all of which shrug off cold snaps. In the humid subtropics, lilly pillies, melaleucas and citrus power along with little help. Perth and Adelaide gardeners get the best from westringia, olives and grass trees, which hold their looks through hot dry summers on modest water. Coastal balconies cop wind and salt, so favour tough, leathery foliage; the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003eplants for balconies collection\u003c\/a\u003e filters for exactly that situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and care in tight spaces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn beds, the numbers are the same as any planting: a hole twice the width of the pot, a deep watering twice a week through the first summer, and 75mm of mulch kept off stems. Pots change the arithmetic. A small tree or screening plant wants at least a 45cm to 50cm pot and a premium potting mix, then water two to three times a week in summer, because pots dry from every side. Feed potted plants with controlled release fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer, and refresh the top 5cm of mix each spring. Clip hedges and topiary lightly two or three times a year rather than hard once: small spaces show every rough haircut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat screens a fence without swallowing the yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColumnar lilly pillies planted 60cm to 80cm apart give a dense 3m to 5m screen about a metre deep. If you have more room to play with, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003efull hedging and screening range\u003c\/a\u003e sorts by mature width so you can match the screen to the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I do all of this in pots?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost. Citrus, bay, dwarf olives, compact crepe myrtles, native violet and most of the screeners here live happily in containers for years. The trade is water and feed: a potted plant relies on you for both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich plants bring birds to a small garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottlebrush, melaleuca and tea tree are the reliable trio, flowering hard and holding nectar for honeyeaters. Grass trees and dense screening plants add the shelter that convinces birds to stay rather than pass through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat has safe roots near paving and pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrepe myrtles are the standout small tree for tight spots; the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003ecrepe myrtle collection\u003c\/a\u003e runs from 3m courtyard forms to 7m avenue trees, none of them paving lifters. Lilly pillies and westringia are also well mannered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does delivery work for courtyard and balcony orders?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything here is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and no minimum order. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lady-palm-rhapis-excelsa","title":"Lady Palm - Rhapis excelsa","description":"\u003cp\u003eLady Palm (\u003cem\u003eRhapis excelsa\u003c\/em\u003e) is the palm for the dark corner nothing else will fill. 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. 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) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100272574783,"sku":"RHA-EXC-140MM-P10","price":290.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140102476095,"sku":"RHA-EXC-200MM-P6","price":392.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":47615900811583,"sku":"RHA-EXC-300MM","price":256.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":47615900844351,"sku":"RHA-EXC-400MM","price":594.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":51638968779071,"sku":"RHA-EXC-500MM","price":1155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140102541631,"sku":"RHA-EXC-100L","price":2818.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":54140102508863,"sku":"RHA-EXC-200L","price":3025.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"350L","offer_id":55100272607551,"sku":"RHA-EXC-350L","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":"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. 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":"CRA-OVA-tube","price":31.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100275753279,"sku":"CRA-OVA-100MM-P10","price":145.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140103655743,"sku":"CRA-OVA-140MM-P10","price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140103688511,"sku":"CRA-OVA-200MM-P6","price":265.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140103721279,"sku":"CRA-OVA-300MM","price":155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140103754047,"sku":"CRA-OVA-400MM","price":610.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100275818815,"sku":"CRA-OVA-500MM","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100276080959,"sku":"CRA-OVA-100L","price":825.95,"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":"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. 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\/how-to-use-teddy-bear-magnolia-for-privacy\"\u003eSpacing and care for a Teddy Bear screen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/magnolias\"\u003eCompare the full magnolia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eBrowse other hedging 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\u003e1.5m apart in a single row. 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. Allow a metre of clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44229760352575,"sku":"MAG-GRA-TEDBEA-300MM","price":478.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140104573247,"sku":"MAG-GRA-TEDBEA-400MM","price":833.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140104606015,"sku":"MAG-GRA-TEDBEA-500MM","price":1155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44229760385343,"sku":"MAG-GRA-TEDBEA-100L","price":1155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100278309183,"sku":"MAG-GRA-TEDBEA-150L","price":1636.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"155L","offer_id":55100278571327,"sku":"MAG-GRA-TEDBEA-155L","price":1636.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"160L","offer_id":55100278538559,"sku":"MAG-GRA-TEDBEA-160L","price":2200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":47380146520383,"sku":"MAG-GRA-TEDBEA-200L","price":2200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"230L","offer_id":55100278604095,"sku":"MAG-GRA-TEDBEA-230L","price":2200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":51637682995519,"sku":"MAG-GRA-TEDBEA-400L","price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":44943027372351,"sku":"MAG-GRA-TEDBEA-500L","price":5500.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":44943027405119,"sku":"MAG-GRA-TEDBEA-1000L","price":5500.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Teddy-Bear-Magnolia-Magnolia-grandiflora-Teddy-Bear.png?v=1768454591"},{"product_id":"straight-and-narrow-lilly-pilly-straight-and-narrow-syzygium-australe-san01-pbr-intended","title":"Straight and Narrow™ Lilly Pilly - 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. 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. 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The canopy throws dappled rather than heavy shade, and the flowers drop whole instead of shredding into the water. Allow 2m from the coping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree in lawn or a gravel bed is enough. The open, layered branching reads as sculpture even before it flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider holds one for years and keeps it nearer 2m to 3m, which is the practical route in cooler districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Frangipani in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, and the more of it the better for flowering. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, the tablelands and cold inland districts need a large pot that can move under cover, or a warm north facing wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above all else. On heavy clay, plant on a mound raised 200mm to 300mm and open the backfill with coarse sand. Wet winter soil causes stem rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only in long dry spells, and cut right back over winter. Feed a high potassium fertiliser in early spring and mid summer; too much nitrogen gives soft growth and few flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Shorten branches back to a fork in late winter if you want a denser head. Every cut releases milky sap, so wear gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight sizes are grown. The 200mm pack of six is the value option for a group; single 300mm and 400mm pots are young trees with one or two branches. From 45L through 100L, 200L, 300L and 400L you are buying an advanced tree with a formed head that flowers in its first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plant that arrives leafless in the cooler months is dormant, not dead. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. 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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/frangipani-varieties-choosing-the-perfect-blooms\"\u003eOur guide to frangipani varieties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003ePlants suited to poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eThe wider fragrant plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/non-invasive-root-trees\"\u003eTrees with non invasive roots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it lose its leaves in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, everywhere except the wet tropics. 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It settles at about 3m tall and 2m wide in the ground and holds happily at half that in a large pot. The small golden fruit is eaten whole, skin and all: the rind is sweet, the flesh is sharp, and the two together are the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit you eat off the tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e No peeling and no juicing. What does not get eaten fresh makes excellent marmalade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely pot sized.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3m by 2m in open ground it is small for a citrus, and a container holds it lower again without a fight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScented flowers before the fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e White blossom with the classic citrus perfume, strong enough to notice from a few metres on a warm evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe toughest of the citrus.\u003c\/strong\u003e More cold tolerant than lemons or limes, comfortable in heat and humidity, and with non-invasive roots that suit a courtyard.\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 The use it is best known for. A pot 500mm or wider with real drainage will carry a productive tree for years, and the restricted root run keeps it compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen, glossy and neat enough to sit beside a seating area, with flowers in spring and fruit hanging on for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in a small garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree by a doorway earns its space three times over: foliage all year, scent in spring, and colour through the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Kumquat in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, and the more of it the better for fruit. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens and takes heat and humidity in its stride. It handles light frost only, so in hard frosting districts keep it in a pot you can move under cover, and protect young trees for their first few winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is not negotiable, because citrus roots rot in wet ground. Mound the planting position on clay and improve the backfill with compost. In pots use a quality citrus mix rather than garden soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, regular watering while fruit is swelling, easing back in cool weather but never letting a potted tree dry right out. Feed a citrus fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer. Yellowing between green veins usually means hungry rather than sick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Take out dead or crossing wood after harvest, shorten any stem that spoils the shape, and remove shoots appearing below the graft as soon as you see them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in two sizes: tube stock, and 250mm plants sold in packs of three. Tube stock is inexpensive and the right buy if you can grow the tree on for a few years before a real crop. The 250mm plants are established and much closer to fruiting. Both sizes are currently on backorder, so check timing at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus travel well but dislike sitting in the dark, so unpack yours the day it lands. A few dropped leaves after transit is normal. Expect about a month before new growth. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/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 the full citrus tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that do well in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/meiwa-kumquat-citrus-japonica-meiwa\"\u003eMeiwa Kumquat, the sweeter round fruited type\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow a kumquat in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is one of the better citrus for it. Use a pot at least 500mm wide with free draining mix, feed twice a year, and expect a tree closer to 1.5m than 3m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second tree for fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Kumquats set fruit on their own, so a single tree in a courtyard will crop without a partner nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow cold can it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the most cold tolerant of the citrus, but that means light frost rather than hard frost. In a genuinely cold garden grow it in a container you can shift under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44792892064063,"sku":"FOR-JAP-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140106998079,"sku":"FOR-JAP-250MM-P3","price":305.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/download-2026-03-02T160535.715.png?v=1772431548"},{"product_id":"pencil-pine-cupressus-sempervirens-nitschkes-needles","title":"Pencil Pine - Cupressus sempervirens 'Nitschke's Needles'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePencil Pine 'Nitschke's Needles' (\u003cem\u003eCupressus sempervirens\u003c\/em\u003e 'Nitschke's Needles') is an Australian bred selection of the Italian cypress chosen for one thing: it stays genuinely narrow. 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. 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":"CUP-SEM-NIT-140MM-P10","price":180.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140107325759,"sku":"CUP-SEM-NIT-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100285583679,"sku":"CUP-SEM-NIT-300MM","price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100285616447,"sku":"CUP-SEM-NIT-400MM","price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":48944529113407,"sku":"CUP-SEM-NIT-100L","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":"morganii-oriental-arborvitae-thuja-orientalis-morgan","title":"Morganii Oriental Arborvitae - Thuja orientalis 'Morgan'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMorganii Oriental Arborvitae (\u003cem\u003ePlatycladus orientalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Morgan', still widely sold as Thuja orientalis) is a slow growing golden conifer that forms a neat upright column about 2.4m tall and 1.2m wide. The soft vertical sprays hold a bright lime gold through the warm months, then shift to a rich coppery bronze over winter, so the plant changes character with the seasons without losing its shape. Few conifers stay small enough for a courtyard yet formal enough for a clipped hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that changes with the season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden through spring and summer, coppery bronze through winter, with nothing to deadhead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally columnar.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upright habit holds a tidy shape with almost no shearing, unlike hedges needing three cuts a year to stay narrow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 1.2m wide.\u003c\/strong\u003e A narrow footprint suits a side boundary, a driveway edge or a bed too tight for a broad shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes shaping well.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense enough to clip into a cone, a column or a matched pair of formal sentries at an entry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow hedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a narrow hedge. The columns knit into a continuous gold wall around 2.4m high without pushing more than 1.2m into the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and formal shaping.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine dense foliage responds well to clipping, holding a crisp cone or spiral better than most conifers of this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm or larger pot suits it, and container growing keeps it around 1.5m to 2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Morganii Oriental Arborvitae in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings out the gold; in shade the colour dulls towards flat green and the habit opens up. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi arid gardens: Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra and inland districts. Humid tropical and subtropical gardens are the exception, where heat and moisture encourage fungal problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil is essential. It handles a range of types but will not forgive waterlogging. On clay, plant on a raised mound and improve the bed with compost and coarse sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, then only occasionally in dry spells. A slow release fertiliser in early spring keeps the gold strong. Overwatering causes far more decline than drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light and often is the rule. Trim in late spring and again in late summer for a formal finish, staying within the green outer growth. Conifers of this type do not reshoot from bare inner wood, so cutting into old timber leaves a permanent gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 140mm packs of ten, 200mm packs of six and 300mm pots. The 140mm and 200mm packs are the sensible way to buy a hedge run, since the plants are young, uniform and quick to settle. A 300mm plant gives more presence straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a slow growing conifer, and that patience is the price of how tidy it stays. Expect roughly 15cm to 25cm of height a year, so a hedge from 200mm stock takes four to five years to reach full height. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/conifers-growing-maintaining\"\u003eHow to grow and maintain conifers\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\/topiary-and-shaping-plants\"\u003eCompare plants suited to topiary and shaping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003eSee more tall and narrow 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 hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants 60cm apart in a single row. Because each plant is naturally columnar and only 1.2m wide, that spacing closes the gaps without crowding roots or restricting airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has the foliage turned bronze?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is normal seasonal behaviour, not a problem. The golden summer foliage takes on a coppery bronze tone through the cold months and greens up again as the weather warms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cut it back hard to reduce its size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Like most conifers it will not reshoot from bare brown wood, so hard pruning leaves permanent bare patches. Trim little and often within the green growth instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44210817270079,"sku":"THU-ORI-MOR-140MM-P10","price":196.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44210817302847,"sku":"THU-ORI-MOR-200MM-P6","price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140107587903,"sku":"THU-ORI-MOR-300MM","price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Morganii-Oriental-Arborvitae-Thuja-orientalis-Morgan.jpg?v=1741857844"},{"product_id":"broad-leaved-palm-lily-cordyline-petiolaris","title":"Broad Leaved Palm Lily - Cordyline petiolaris","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Broad Leaved Palm Lily (\u003cem\u003eCordyline petiolaris\u003c\/em\u003e) is an Australian native for the shaded, difficult part of the garden where most things sulk. It grows to about 3m tall and only 1.5m wide, with broad glossy leaves in a loose crown on slender canes. Cream flower sprays are followed by heavy trusses of red berries that birds strip through late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight without width.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 3m by 1.5m it lifts a bed only a metre and a half deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Australian native that suits shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in the rainforest understorey of eastern Australia, so filtered light is where it performs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed berries the birds work over.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pendulous fruit trusses hold long after the cream flowers finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLittle maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning schedule, no spraying, and drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt multiplies.\u003c\/strong\u003e Established plants send up new canes from the base, so one plant thickens into a clump.\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 1m apart. The crowns overlap into a continuous layer of foliage at head height while the canes stay visible below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens, entries and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single clump beside an entry gives a tropical outline, and the narrow footprint fits a side passage or a bed against a fence where a 3m shrub would be too wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider suits it, and container growing holds it closer to 2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Broad Leaved Palm Lily in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to full shade, with morning sun at most. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes light frost only, so cold inland and frosty southern gardens need a sheltered position or a pot that can move under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, free draining soil with plenty of organic matter. Work compost through the bed and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the canes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in dry spells. Drought tolerant with age, but better for a drink. Feed a slow release native fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none. Remove spent flower and berry stems, and cut older canes to the base if a clump gets top heavy; new shoots come from below the cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree sizes are grown: 140mm packs of ten and 200mm packs of six for an understorey drift, and single 300mm plants for a feature. The packs arrive as single stemmed young plants around knee height and take two to three seasons to build a crown; a 300mm plant already carries a proper head of leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe broad leaves can crease in transit and a few of the oldest may yellow and drop in the first fortnight. Both are normal, and new growth follows within four to six weeks in warm weather. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cordylines\"\u003eBrowse the full cordyline range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eMore Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants suited to partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-bird-attracting-native-plants-for-australian-gardens\"\u003eBird attracting native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will grow, but it will not look good. Leaves bleach to a pale yellow green and scorch at the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Cordylines are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, and the berries are the most likely part to be eaten. Worth knowing in a pet household.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate. Expect roughly 200mm to 300mm of height a year in a warm shaded garden with water and feed, and slower in cooler southern districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140108407103,"sku":"COR-PET-140MM-P10","price":268.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":50478881702207,"sku":"COR-PET-200MM-P6","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44215485890879,"sku":"COR-PET-300MM","price":202.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Broad-Leaved-Palm-Lily-Cordyline-petiolaris.jpg?v=1741857868"},{"product_id":"fern-tree-cyathea-cooperi","title":"Fern Tree - Cyathea cooperi","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fern Tree (\u003cem\u003eCyathea cooperi\u003c\/em\u003e, also sold as \u003cem\u003eSphaeropteris cooperi\u003c\/em\u003e) is the fastest growing of the Australian tree ferns, and the quickest way to put a rainforest canopy over a shaded courtyard. It reaches about 5m tall with a frond spread near 3.5m, on a slim fibrous trunk that takes up almost no ground space. Its roots are non invasive 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\u003eSpeed you can actually see.\u003c\/strong\u003e Of all the tree ferns this is the one that moves. Given warmth, water and shelter it pushes a new flush of fronds through every warm month.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA canopy without a root problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non invasive roots mean it can go close to paving or a pool surround where a shade tree would cause trouble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e It carries our Pet Friendly rating, which matters for a plant at ground level in a courtyard a dog uses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes damp ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet feet tolerant, so the low corner that stays soggy after rain becomes an opportunity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide climate range.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows in tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, unusual for a plant this lush.\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 One mature fern changes the feel of a whole courtyard. Uplight the trunk and the silhouette does the work at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFern groves and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart. At that spacing the crowns overlap into a continuous green ceiling while each trunk stays visible underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrow trunk and contained roots suit a tight bed beside a pool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Fern Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtered light or part shade is ideal, and shelter from hot dry wind matters most, because wind desiccates the fronds far faster than sun does. It takes light frost only, so in cold inland and highland gardens choose a protected spot under a canopy and expect frond burn in a hard winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, organic and moisture retentive. Dig in compost generously and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water the trunk and the crown, not just the soil. The trunk is a mass of aerial roots that absorbs moisture directly, so a daily hose over it in hot weather is the difference between lush fronds and crisp brown ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and grooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow release fertiliser in spring, plus the occasional bucket of weak liquid feed poured into the crown. Cut old fronds off close to the trunk once they brown, wearing gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFern Trees are grown in sizes from 140mm and 200mm packs through 250mm, 300mm and 400mm pots up to 45L, 100L and 200L. The smaller pots arrive as a crown of fronds with no visible trunk yet, and they are the value choice for a grove if you can wait: the trunk lifts within two to three years in a warm garden. Large containers arrive already trunking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright with the fronds protected and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Some frond damage in transit is normal, because the plant replaces its canopy within a 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=\"\/collections\/ferns-for-shady-areas\"\u003eBrowse ferns for shady areas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eMore Australian natives for habitat gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eBuild the rest of the tropical planting\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 much sun can it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiltered light suits it best. It handles more sun in a humid coastal garden where the air stays moist, but in a dry inland garden afternoon sun scorches the fronds however much you water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the fronds going brown at the tips?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually dry wind or a dry trunk rather than a soil problem. Hose the trunk and crown in hot weather, add a windbreak, and trim the spent fronds off. The crown replaces them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around dogs and cats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it carries the Pet Friendly rating. Note that the fine scales on the trunk and unfurling fronds can irritate human skin, so wear gloves when you groom it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-nnm=\"wa-weed-warning\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Australia: this plant is listed as an environmental weed in WA, where it escapes from gardens into bushland. We do not recommend it for WA gardens. Please choose a local alternative.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140108734783,"sku":"CYA-COO-140MM-P10","price":246.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140108702015,"sku":"CYA-COO-200MM-P6","price":339.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44217559908671,"sku":"CYA-COO-300MM","price":156.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140108800319,"sku":"CYA-COO-400MM","price":425.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100288794943,"sku":"CYA-COO-500MM","price":1138.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44938287808831,"sku":"CYA-COO-100L","price":1138.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44493501235519,"sku":"CYA-COO-200L","price":1925.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100288729407,"sku":"CYA-COO-300L","price":4950.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Fern-Tree-Cyathea-cooperi_30cce49e.jpg?v=1768454752"},{"product_id":"tuscan-blue-rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis-tuscan-blue","title":"Tuscan Blue Rosemary - Rosmarinus officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'","description":"\u003cp\u003eTuscan Blue Rosemary (\u003cem\u003eRosmarinus officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tuscan Blue') is the rosemary to plant when you want a herb that also does structural work in the garden. It reaches about 1.5m tall and 1m wide on strong upright stems rather than sprawling like the common form, which makes it useful as a low hedge. The leaves are broad and heavily scented, and blue flowers draw bees from late winter. Planted 60cm apart it closes into a hedge you can cook from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt grows up, not sideways.\u003c\/strong\u003e A tidy 1.5m of upright growth along a path or fence line, instead of the low mound most rosemary settles into.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProper cooking rosemary.\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad leaves, high oil content and long straight stems. One established plant supplies a household year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt prefers to be left alone.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and content in poor soil. The quickest way to lose rosemary is rich soil and frequent water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and coastal tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes frost and salt wind, so cold southern gardens and exposed coastal blocks both suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosemary is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it is an easy choice for a family herb bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal hedges and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row for a hedge that holds around 1m to 1.2m with a trim after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerb beds and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it the driest, sunniest corner of the kitchen garden. A 40cm pot with a gritty mix also solves drainage on a clay block or a balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and dry gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and drought tolerance make it a foundation plant for seaside gardens, rockeries and low water plantings inland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tuscan Blue Rosemary in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun all day, with air moving around it. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi arid gardens, and it is frost hardy. Be realistic in the tropics and humid subtropics: wet summer nights are what rosemary dislikes, so up north use a pot with very sharp drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor, gravelly and free draining beats rich and moist every time. On clay, plant on a mound at least 200mm high and mix coarse sand through the backfill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only in prolonged dry spells. A light dressing of complete fertiliser in spring is plenty. Heavy nitrogen gives soft growth and weak flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim after flowering and again in late summer, always cutting into green leafy growth. Rosemary will not shoot from bare old wood, so a neglected plant cannot be cut back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in tube, 140mm and 200mm sizes, with the two larger ones sold in multipacks. There are no advanced sizes and none are needed: rosemary grows fast, so a 140mm plant put in during autumn is usually a useful cooking plant by the following summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Water it in well, then hold back. New growth usually shows within three to four weeks, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eBrowse low water plants for dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/plants-that-thrive-in-poor-soil\"\u003ePlants that thrive in poor soil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare plants for a low hedge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003eChoose a pot with the drainage it needs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart do I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart in a single row. That lets each plant reach its full 1m width and keeps air moving between them, which matters more for rosemary than for most hedging plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the rosemary I cook with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 'Tuscan Blue' is a culinary selection with a strong, clean flavour, and the long straight stems are the ones people strip for skewers and roasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMy last rosemary died. What went wrong?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always drainage. Rosemary tolerates drought and poor soil but not wet feet, particularly over winter. Plant it high, keep mulch off the stem, and water far less than instinct suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44225815839039,"sku":"ROS-OFF-TUSBLU-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100290564415,"sku":"ROS-OFF-TUSBLU-100MM-P10","price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140109553983,"sku":"ROS-OFF-TUSBLU-140MM-P10","price":167.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140109586751,"sku":"ROS-OFF-TUSBLU-200MM-P6","price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Tuscan-Blue-Rosemary-Rosmarinus-officinalis-Tuscan-Blue.png?v=1742471970"},{"product_id":"sweet-n-neat-magnolia-magnolia-grandiflora-sweet-n-neat","title":"Sweet N Neat Magnolia - Magnolia grandiflora 'Sweet N Neat'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet N Neat Magnolia (\u003cem\u003eMagnolia grandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sweet N Neat') is the compact end of the evergreen magnolias, finishing at about 3.5m tall and only 2m wide. That makes it the one to choose where Little Gem is too big: a narrow side boundary, a courtyard, or a screen that must stay under the eaves. Large white and cream flowers open through the warmer months with the heavy magnolia scent, and the leaves are backed in bronze felt.\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 side boundary.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 2m wide it screens without taking the whole bed, the usual problem with an evergreen magnolia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance you can smell from the house.\u003c\/strong\u003e Big cream flowers through the warm months, scented 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 go near paving, driveways and services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen cover all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze backed leaves hold through winter, so the screen works in July as well as January.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once it is away.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, wind and salt tolerant, covering most Australian gardens.\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 narrow evergreen screen. Any tighter and the lower branches shade each other out, leaving gaps at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Space at 2.5m for a row of individual trees with clear trunks. The non invasive roots are why this works close to the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider suits one plant and holds it near 2.5m. Be honest about the watering, because potted magnolias dry out quickly in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sweet N Neat Magnolia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering and densest growth, part shade a looser plant. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. Being frost hardy it handles cold southern winters, though young plants want shelter for their first two. The wet tropics are the exception, where humidity brings on leaf spotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained, slightly acidic soil with compost through the backfill. It will not tolerate waterlogging, so raise the bed on heavy clay and keep 75mm of mulch clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, then taper off. Feed a slow release fertiliser in early spring and again in mid summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed, which is the point of a compact variety. Tip prune after flowering to thicken a screen, and remove low branches only if you want a clear trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in eight sizes, from 200mm pots in packs of six up to advanced 180L specimens, with 250mm packs, 300mm, 400mm, 500mm, 75L and 100L in between. The 500mm, 75L and 180L lines are on backorder and dispatch with the next crop. Small pots are the value choice for a long screen and take three to four years to close. From 75L up you are buying presence on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf bronzing or a few dropped leaves after transit is normal. Expect roughly 30 to 40cm of growth a year once established. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/magnolia-tree-care-australia-guide\"\u003eguide to magnolia care in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/magnolias\"\u003emagnolia collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/small-magnolia-tree-varieties-australia\"\u003eSmall magnolia varieties for tight spaces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003etall and narrow screening plants\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 Little Gem?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize, mostly. Sweet N Neat finishes around 3.5m by 2m, where Little Gem reaches about 5m. Choose this one for a courtyard, a low roofline or a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne and a half metres apart in a single row. The canopies knit into a continuous wall at that spacing while each tree fills out from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots lift paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe root system is fibrous and non invasive, unusual in an evergreen tree of this height. Leave about 1.5m of clearance from hard surfaces as good practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140109914431,"sku":"MAG-GRA-SWEN-200MM-P6","price":372.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140109881663,"sku":"MAG-GRA-SWEN-300MM","price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":51649714094399,"sku":"MAG-GRA-SWEN-400MM","price":450.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44674020475199,"sku":"MAG-GRA-SWEN-500MM","price":528.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44674020507967,"sku":"MAG-GRA-SWEN-100L","price":907.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100292956479,"sku":"MAG-GRA-SWEN-600MM","price":1185.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180L (Backorder)","offer_id":45764210590015,"sku":"MAG-GRA-SWEN-180L","price":2929.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Sweet-N-Neat-Magnolia-Magnolia-grandiflora-Sweet-N-Neat.jpg?v=1741857916"},{"product_id":"fairy-white-magnolia-magnolia-spp-fairy-white","title":"Fairy White Magnolia - Magnolia spp. 'Fairy White'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFairy White Magnolia (\u003cem\u003eMagnolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Fairy White') does what most screening plants cannot: it flowers, and it flowers heavily. It reaches about 3m tall and 2.4m wide, holds glossy evergreen foliage all year, and carries scented white blooms from late winter through spring. The roots are non-invasive, so it can sit close to a fence, a path or paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance in the quiet part of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cupped white flowers open from late winter into spring, with a soft sweet scent that carries across a courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen, so the screen never drops out.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the deciduous magnolias it holds its leaves through winter, when most people want the privacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for a real backyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 3m by 2.4m it screens a fence line without dominating a small garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around cats and dogs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nothing on the plant is toxic to pets, which matters when a hedge sits at nose height.\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 1.2m apart in a single row. At that spacing the canopies meet within two to three seasons and each plant still fills out from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormal hedging and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 1.2m spacing suits a clipped hedge, trimmed straight after the spring flush so you keep next season's buds. A matched pair either side of an entry puts the scent where people walk past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider holds it well and keeps it closer to 2m, though potted plants dry out fast in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Fairy White Magnolia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering, though it copes with a few hours of shade. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens and is frost hardy once established. The constant humidity of the wet tropics does it no favours, and in hard frost districts shelter it for its first two winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and slightly acidic. Work compost through the backfill, raise the bed on heavy clay, and mulch 75mm deep with the mulch pulled back off the stem. It will not tolerate sitting wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then reduce as the roots go down. Feed a controlled release fertiliser for acid loving plants in early spring and again in mid summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Tip prune young plants to thicken the base, and shape immediately after flowering. Growth is slow, so take small amounts often rather than one hard cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo sizes are grown: 200mm in packs of six, and single 300mm pots. The 200mm plants are the sensible way to buy a run for a boundary, branched but still young. A 300mm plant is a step ahead and suits a pot or a feature position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a slow to moderate grower, so expect a screen to read as solid in three to four years rather than one. A few dropped leaves after transit is normal. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/magnolia-tree-care-australia-guide\"\u003ecomplete guide to magnolia care in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/magnolias\"\u003emagnolia collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/small-magnolia-tree-varieties-australia\"\u003esmall magnolia varieties for tight spaces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse 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\u003eDoes it drop its leaves in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is evergreen, so the foliage and the screen hold right through the cold months. Only the older interior leaves shed, a few at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a pot at least 500mm wide with free draining acidic mix. Expect it to settle nearer 2m than 3m, and refresh the top layer of mix each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for dogs and cats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This magnolia is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it is a fair choice for a boundary hedge in a household with pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44657249714495,"sku":"MAG-SPP-FAIWHI-200MM-P6","price":483.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44243663323455,"sku":"MAG-SPP-FAIWHI-300MM","price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Fairy-White-Magnolia-Magnolia-spp_-Fairy-White.jpg?v=1741857916"},{"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,. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. Water everything in well and keep moisture up for the first month; new runners appear quickly in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ground-covers-for-low-maintenance-gardens\"\u003eMore low maintenance groundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse all Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003ePlants safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003ePlants for mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over my garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn moist shade it spreads indefinitely by runners, which is exactly what you want from a groundcover and worth knowing before you plant it beside a manicured bed. Hard edges, paths or a spade line keep it where you want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it replace a lawn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn shaded areas with light foot traffic, yes, and it looks better than struggling grass ever will. It will not take daily games of backyard cricket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the flowers really edible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The flowers are edible and widely used to decorate cakes, desserts and salads. As with anything you eat from the garden, grow them spray free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow quickly does it cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted at 300mm spacings in good conditions, expect a connected carpet within one growing season. The 330mm tiles are effectively instant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51647898648895,"sku":"VIO-HED-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100293120319,"sku":"VIO-HED-100MM-P10","price":116.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140109979967,"sku":"VIO-HED-140MM-P10","price":180.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140110012735,"sku":"VIO-HED-200MM-P6","price":215.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm Tiles","offer_id":44340758970687,"sku":"VIO-HED-330MMTILES","price":96.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Native-Violet-Viola-hederacea.png?v=1742471979"},{"product_id":"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. 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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It settles at about 3m tall and 2.5m wide, and covers itself in crinkled mid pink to lavender flowers from mid summer into autumn. The leaves then turn orange and red before dropping to reveal smooth mottled bark, so it earns its space in three seasons out of four.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonths of flower, not weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowering runs from mid summer through autumn, the stretch when most gardens have gone quiet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for a real backyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3m by 2.5m it fits a courtyard, a front bed or a large pot without overhanging the neighbour's roof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that behave.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non invasive, so it can go near paving, a driveway edge or a service line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant, drought tolerant once established and untroubled by poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets, good for bees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, and the flowers are worked steadily by bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA feature tree for a small garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant in a front bed or a courtyard corner carries the whole summer. Give it 3m of clear space and full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact frame suits a half wine barrel or a pot 500mm and up, and potted plants flower just as hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A loose group of three at 2.5m to 3m apart reads as a flowering edge to a lawn or driveway. It is deciduous with an open winter frame, so it is not a screening choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Crepe Myrtle 'Zuni' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun all day is not negotiable if you want the flower load. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, which covers Brisbane through Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. It is frost hardy, and a cold winter sharpens the autumn colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy, and it copes with poor ground better than most flowering trees, but it does want drainage. On clay, plant on a raised mound with compost through the bed and mulch 75mm deep away from the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water weekly through the first two summers, then only in extended dry spells. Feed once in early spring. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which pushes leaf at the expense of flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter while the plant is bare. Take out crossing wood and shorten last season's growth lightly. Resist the hard annual heading some people give crepe myrtles: it ruins the frame and the bark, and it is not needed for flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in six sizes: 300mm and 400mm pots, then 25L, 45L, 100L and 200L. The 300mm and 25L plants are young and establish quickly. The 45L and larger sizes arrive with a formed head and generally flower in their first summer with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your plant arrives in winter or early spring it will be bare or barely in leaf. That is normal for a deciduous tree, not a fault. Plants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003eCompare the full crepe myrtle range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/pruning-for-beginners-a-simple-guide-to-get-started\"\u003eA beginner's guide to pruning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-time-to-plant-a-tree-in-australia-a-guide\"\u003eWhen to plant a tree in your climate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-prepare-the-soil-for-planting-tips-tricks\"\u003ePreparing your soil before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall does it really get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 3m tall and 2.5m wide in a garden. It is a semi dwarf hybrid, noticeably smaller than Natchez or Miami, and one of the few crepe myrtles that will not outgrow a courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is mine not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always shade or too much nitrogen. Crepe myrtles need full sun all day, and lawn fertiliser drifting into the bed gives you a leafy plant with few flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it lose its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is deciduous. 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It runs flat across the ground at about 100mm high, carpeting bare soil with small round bright green leaves, and it takes light foot traffic without complaint. Planted 20cm apart it closes into full cover in a single growing season, in sun or shade, from the tropics through to cool temperate districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA lawn you never mow.\u003c\/strong\u003e It holds itself at around 100mm tall. No mower, no catcher, no weekend spent on it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun or shade, it does not mind.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the very few groundcovers that will carpet under a tree and also hold an open sunny bank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian native and pet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Indigenous to Australia and New Zealand, and safe around cats and dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopes with wet ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet feet tolerant, frost hardy and salt tolerant, so it handles the damp shaded corner where turf goes patchy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFills awkward gaps.\u003c\/strong\u003e Between pavers, along stepping stones, and over the edge of a raised bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a lawn substitute.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 20cm apart across the whole area, roughly 25 plants per square metre. It carries light foot traffic, a shortcut across the yard or a path to the clothesline, but it is not a surface for backyard cricket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnder trees and in shaded beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where it earns its keep. Root competition and low light finish off most turf, while kidney weed keeps creeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing kidney weed in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun through to full shade. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, and it is frost hardy, so southern winters are no problem. In sun it grows tighter and denser; in shade the leaves get larger and the cover is looser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything, including ground that stays damp. Weed the area thoroughly first, because once the runners knit together you cannot get in among them to pull anything out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it evenly moist for the first two months while the runners take hold, then water in dry spells only. It flattens and dulls under drought and greens straight back up with rain. A light liquid feed in spring and summer keeps the colour strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none. It spreads indefinitely by runners, so run shears or a whipper snipper along the edge two or three times a year to keep it off paths and out of garden beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes as tubestock, in 140mm packs of ten, and as a 330mm tile, which is a ready grown mat you lay like a small piece of turf. Tubes and 140mm plants are the economical way to cover a large area, and the tiles are the fastest way to fill a small courtyard. Expect small plants: the value sits in how quickly it spreads, not how big it starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Runners usually start moving within three to four weeks in warm weather, with full cover from 20cm spacing in about one 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\/climbers-groundcover\"\u003eCompare groundcovers and climbing plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003eHow to prepare ground before a mass 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 20cm spacing, about 25 plants per square metre. Stretching to 30cm drops that to roughly eleven plants and still works, it simply takes an extra season to close over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I walk on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight foot traffic only. It handles a regular path across the yard, but it will thin out under a trampoline, a swing set or daily heavy play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt spreads by runners and keeps going as long as conditions suit, so it needs an edge. A hard border, a path, or a couple of trims a year holds it where you want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51641396003135,"sku":"DIC-REP-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100298953023,"sku":"DIC-REP-100MM-P10","price":92.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140112634175,"sku":"DIC-REP-140MM-P10","price":147.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100299149631,"sku":"DIC-REP-300MM","price":46.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm Tile","offer_id":49434363265343,"sku":"DIC-REP-330MMTILE","price":74.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Kidney-Weed-Dichondra-repens.png?v=1766222172"},{"product_id":"curry-plant-helichrysum-italicum","title":"Curry Plant - Helichrysum italicum","description":"\u003cp\u003eCurry Plant (\u003cem\u003eHelichrysum italicum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a silver leaved Mediterranean shrub that smells strongly of curry on a warm day, particularly after rain. It forms a soft mound about 600mm tall and 700mm wide, topped with clusters of small yellow button flowers through summer. Grown for foliage and scent rather than harvest, it is one of the toughest silver plants for a hot, dry, poor soil position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver foliage all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine needle like leaves hold their colour through every season and lift dark green planting around them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe scent is the point.\u003c\/strong\u003e Brushing past releases a warm curry aroma, so it belongs beside a path, a seat or a doorway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt thrives on neglect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt tolerant and content in poor soil, it asks for almost nothing once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees and butterflies work it.\u003c\/strong\u003e The yellow summer flowers are busy with pollinators and dry well for arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart for a continuous silver band along a path or driveway. The mounded habit keeps a clean line without any clipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and hot banks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage and reflected heat suit it exactly, and it holds its shape on a slope where softer plants sprawl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 300mm pot suits a single plant on a sunny balcony, and in a small garden it gives structure and contrast without taking up room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Curry Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, all day. It suits Mediterranean, warm temperate, cool temperate, arid and semi arid gardens, and being frost hardy it handles cold southern winters. Humid subtropical and tropical summers are its weak point, where still air and wet leaves lead to rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and lean. Sandy, gravelly and rocky soils are ideal, and rich or wet ground is the fastest way to lose it. On clay, plant on a raised mound and mulch with gravel rather than bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly for the first two months, then only through long dry spells. Feeding is unnecessary and works against you, producing soft green growth instead of tight silver foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim by a third in early spring, and again after flowering if you prefer a neat mound. Always cut into leafy growth, because bare woody stems reshoot slowly and unevenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied in 140mm pots, sold in packs of 10. Plants arrive as young bushy stock ready to go straight in, and fill their space within one to two seasons in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Plant into well drained ground and water only until the roots take. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing edging plants\u003c\/a\u003e for spacing and low border design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003edrought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e for a waterwise bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003erockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e for hot, sharply drained positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003eplants for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e that stay in scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cook with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves are used to perfume oils, stocks and rice during cooking, then removed before serving. 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In humid subtropical and tropical gardens, give it the most open, breezy, sharply drained position you have, or grow it in a pot under eaves where the foliage stays dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100299346239,"sku":"HEL-ITA-100MM-P10","price":76.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44341893038399,"sku":"HEL-ITA-140MM-P10","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Curry-Plant-Helichrysum-italicum.jpg?v=1741857990"},{"product_id":"man-size-camellia-camellia-japonica-man-size","title":"Man Size Camellia - Camellia japonica 'Man Size'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMan Size Camellia (\u003cem\u003eCamellia japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Man Size') is, despite the name, one of the most compact japonicas you can buy, building slowly to about 2m tall and 1.5m wide. Through the cooler months it covers itself in small white blooms of miniature anemone form, each one crisp against the glossy evergreen foliage. Slow growth and a tidy habit make it the japonica for pots, small gardens and low hedges that other camellias outgrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall flowers, big effect.\u003c\/strong\u003e The miniature anemone form blooms are borne freely, so the shrub reads as a sheet of white rather than a scatter of large flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA camellia that keeps its scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow growth to about 2m means it fits beside paths, under windows and in courtyards for decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter performance.\u003c\/strong\u003e The display arrives through the cooler months, holding colour when summer shrubs have gone quiet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Camellias are not toxic to cats or dogs, a genuine point of difference among flowering shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen polish.\u003c\/strong\u003e The deep green, glossy foliage looks deliberate all year, with frost, humidity and wind all tolerated.\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 A 400mm or wider pot suits it for years, making it the reliable evergreen flowering choice for shaded terraces and entries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a dense informal hedge that settles around head height at maturity, with no fight to hold it there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens, borders and feature spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The slow, compact habit keeps it in proportion in townhouse beds, and a single specimen in flower carries a shaded corner through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Man Size Camellia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun or dappled light with shelter from hot afternoon sun grows the best plants; in cooler districts it takes more sun. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate and subtropical gardens, and it is fully frost hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic, well drained soil rich in organic matter. Work compost through the bed before planting and mulch to keep the shallow roots cool. In pots, use a camellia and azalea mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep water steady through the first two summers and while buds are forming. Feed with a camellia and azalea fertiliser after flowering, and again lightly in early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little is required. Trim lightly just after flowering if shaping a hedge, and remove any inward growing shoots. Slow growth means a cut lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Man Size Camellia in 200mm pots supplied as a pack of 6, the practical format for a low hedge or repeated border planting, with a single 300mm size listed on backorder between batches. Camellias are slow by nature, so plants arrive well furnished for their pot size and build steadily rather than leaping away. Some bud or flower drop after transit is normal and no cause for alarm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-everything-about-camellia-bushes\"\u003eEverything to know about camellia bushes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camellias\"\u003eBrowse the full camellia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eMore plants safe for pets\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\u003eHow big does it actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect about 2m tall and 1.5m wide, reached slowly over many years. Very old specimens can nudge a little higher, but this is a camellia chosen precisely because it stays compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the flowers small?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Man Size' is a miniature anemone form variety: each bloom is small, neat and ruffled at the centre, and the shrub compensates with sheer quantity. Massed small flowers also shrug off weather better than large petalled varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is one of the best camellias for containers thanks to its slow growth. Use a 400mm or larger pot, a camellia and azalea mix, and repot every three to four years. Keep the pot out of hot afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Camellias are not toxic to cats or dogs, so it is a safe flowering shrub for family gardens and shared courtyards where pets browse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140113781055,"sku":"CAM-JAP-MANSIZ-200MM-P6","price":252.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44774464749887,"sku":"CAM-JAP-MANSIZ-300MM","price":82.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100304130367,"sku":"CAM-JAP-MANSIZ-500MM","price":1072.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Man-Size-Camellia-Camellia-japonica-Man-Size.jpg?v=1741858062"},{"product_id":"allyn-magic-lilly-pilly-syzygium-australe-allyn-magic","title":"Allyn Magic Lilly Pilly - Syzygium australe 'Allyn Magic'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAllyn Magic Lilly Pilly (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium australe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Allyn Magic') is a true dwarf lilly pilly, holding to about 1m tall and 1m wide without cutting back. It is the variety to reach for when you want the glossy native look at knee to hip height: a low border, a small hedge, or a pot by a doorway. White flowers are followed by edible berries that bring birds in close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely dwarf.\u003c\/strong\u003e It settles at around 1m by 1m on its own, so you are not committing to constant pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense and low from the start.\u003c\/strong\u003e It branches close to the ground, so a low hedge reads solid rather than showing bare stems underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, and the birds know it.\u003c\/strong\u003e White flowers give way to edible berries that honeyeaters and small birds work through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles heat, humidity and salt.\u003c\/strong\u003e Comfortable through a hot humid summer and tolerant enough of salt for a coastal front garden.\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 50cm apart for a low hedge. At that spacing the plants close into a continuous band about 1m high within two seasons, ideal for edging a path or a bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the same 50cm spacing for a uniform block of glossy foliage, or stretch to 70cm if you want each plant to keep its mounded shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant in a 400mm pot works either side of an entry, and at 1m wide it fits beds too narrow for a standard lilly pilly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Allyn Magic Lilly Pilly in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest growth and the best berry set, though it accepts part shade with a looser habit. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens: Queensland, coastal New South Wales and warmer parts of Western Australia. It takes light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens will damage it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy about type, but it wants drainage and organic matter. Work compost through the bed before planting, and on heavy clay raise the area into a low mound. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off as the roots go down. It appreciates more consistent moisture than most natives. Apply a controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Barely necessary given its natural size. Tip prune once or twice a year for a formal edge, ideally after the spring flush. It reshoots readily from older wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in six sizes: tubes, 140mm packs of ten, 200mm packs of six, 250mm packs of three, and single 300mm and 400mm plants. Tubes and 140mm plants are the value choice for a long border, a season slower to close. The 400mm plants arrive close to mature size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a quiet two to three weeks after planting, then new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-care-guide-keep-your-plants-thriving\"\u003eHow to keep a lilly pilly healthy\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\/screening-plants-1m-to-2m\"\u003eBrowse low screening plants from 1m to 2m\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eFind more plants suited to containers\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 low hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFifty centimetres apart in a single row. Because each plant only reaches about 1m wide, that spacing closes the gaps within two seasons and keeps the base of the hedge full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really stay at 1m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This is a true dwarf selection rather than a standard lilly pilly kept small by pruning, so 1m by 1m is its natural size. That is the main reason to choose it over a larger variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tolerates light frost only. In cold inland areas, the tablelands or hard frosting southern gardens it will be damaged, so use a pot you can move under cover or pick a frost hardy hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51638988341567,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-ALLMAG-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140114207039,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-ALLMAG-140MM-P10","price":259.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140114239807,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-ALLMAG-200MM-P6","price":293.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140114305343,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-ALLMAG-300MM","price":125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140114338111,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-ALLMAG-400MM","price":268.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Allyn-Magic-Lilly-Pilly-Syzygium-australe-Allyn-Magic.jpg?v=1741858071"},{"product_id":"copper-tops-midgen-berry-austromyrtus-copper-tops","title":"Copper Tops Midgen Berry - Austromyrtus 'Copper Tops'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCopper Tops Midgen Berry (\u003cem\u003eAustromyrtus dulcis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Copper Tops') is a low Australian native shrub grown for two things: the coppery bronze flush on every new shoot, and the sweet speckled berries that follow the white spring flowers. It reaches about 1.2m tall and 1m wide, evergreen and neat, so it works as a low hedge, a border or a bush tucker plant in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBronze new growth, all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each flush opens copper and settles to green, so the plant carries colour without needing a flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBerries you can actually eat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small white berries speckled with grey, sweet and slightly spicy, ripening through summer into autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays small.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.2m by 1m it fills a border without the annual battle to keep it down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, and the wildlife knows.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies take the flowers, birds take the fruit you leave behind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, drought tolerant once established and comfortable in humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a low hedge. At that spacing it knits into a continuous band about knee to hip height within two seasons, and it takes a light shear without sulking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set 60cm apart through a native bed and let it run together as a soft understorey beneath taller shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider suits it, which puts the berries within reach on a balcony or beside a back door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Copper Tops Midgen Berry in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, though the bronze colour is strongest in sun. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate plant. It handles light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens are outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, ideally sandy or improved with compost. It grows naturally in coastal sand and heath, so it copes with lean ground, but it will not tolerate waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then it manages on its own in most seasons. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring, and keep 75mm of mulch clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density. A light trim after fruiting keeps the hedge tight and triggers another copper flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in three sizes: single tubes, 140mm pots in packs of ten, and 200mm pots in packs of six. Tubes are the value choice for a long border and catch up within a season or two. The 140mm packs are the practical hedge buy at 60cm spacing, and 200mm plants give you an immediate low mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a slow grower, so expect 20 to 30cm a year and two seasons before a hedge line closes. Plants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eBrowse more Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eSee the full edible and bush food range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-bird-attracting-native-plants-for-australian-gardens\"\u003eNative plants that bring birds into the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eCompare other hedging options\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do the berries taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet and mild with a faint spice, closer to a blueberry than anything tart. They ripen from summer into autumn and are best picked and eaten straight off the bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a low hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart in a single row. Any tighter and the plants shade each other out at the base, which is where a low hedge needs to stay furnished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and in colder districts it needs a sheltered north facing wall or a pot that can be moved under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44836693082431,"sku":"AUS-SPP-COPTOP-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140114829631,"sku":"AUS-SPP-COPTOP-140MM-P10","price":196.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140114796863,"sku":"AUS-SPP-COPTOP-200MM-P6","price":237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Copper-Tops-Midgen-Berry-Austromyrtus-Copper-Tops.png?v=1766222234"},{"product_id":"kurrajong-tree-brachychiton-bidwillii","title":"Kurrajong Tree - Brachychiton bidwillii","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Little Kurrajong (\u003cem\u003eBrachychiton bidwillii\u003c\/em\u003e) is the kurrajong that fits a suburban block. Most of the family grow into paddock shade trees, but this one settles at around 4m tall and 3m wide, small enough for a front garden, a courtyard or a large pot. Each spring it drops its leaves and covers the bare branches in clusters of deep red and pink bells, and the roots are well behaved too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers on bare wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spring leaf drop is the point: red and pink bells sit directly on the branches and the tree reads as pure colour for weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough to actually use.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 4m by 3m, so it suits a garden where a fig or a flame tree would be a long term mistake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-invasive roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It can go near paving, paths and a driveway edge without lifting them a decade later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and content in poor soil once established.\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 One plant in a lawn or front bed carries the whole spring display, and honeyeaters and lorikeets work the nectar while it lasts. Allow 3m of clear width and site it where you see it from inside, because the flowering is short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 4m it stays below most rooflines and will not shade out a backyard, so it works on a narrow block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot of 60cm or wider with a free draining mix will hold it for years, and container grown plants stay smaller again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Little Kurrajong in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid or semi-arid gardens. Light frost only, so in the tablelands, cold inland districts and hard frosting southern gardens give it a warm north facing wall, or keep it potted to move under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters far more than fertility. It tolerates poor and rocky ground but will sulk where soil stays wet. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound with compost and coarse grit worked through the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then water only in long dry spells. A low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring is all the feeding it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. To lift the canopy or tidy the shape, do it once flowering has finished. Pruning over winter removes the buds you have been waiting on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 25L, 45L and 100L, all advanced sizes with a formed trunk and branch structure. The 25L is the practical choice for most home gardens and establishes fastest; the 45L and 100L arrive with real height for a spot where the tree has to work immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is deciduous, stock may arrive bare or thinly leafed depending on the season. That is normal. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect several quiet weeks while it settles, then a strong flush the following warm season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full range of Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-native-plants-with-red-flowers-for-your-garden\"\u003eNative plants with red flowers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/unusual-trees-that-will-make-your-garden-stand-out\"\u003eUnusual trees worth a spot in the garden\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\u003eIs it deciduous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and deliberately so. It sheds its leaves ahead of flowering in spring, blooms on the bare branches, then leafs up for summer. In warm frost free gardens the leaf drop can be brief or partial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots lift paving or find pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species carries a non-invasive root rating, which is why it is one of the safer flowering trees beside a path, a courtyard or a driveway edge. Normal clearance from services still applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a pot of at least 60cm with free draining mix, water deeply rather than often, and repot or root prune every few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100306686271,"sku":"BRA-BID-140MM-P10","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100306489663,"sku":"BRA-BID-200MM-P6","price":270.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100306522431,"sku":"BRA-BID-250MM-P3","price":357.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":44779331289407,"sku":"BRA-BID-25L","price":157.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100306587967,"sku":"BRA-BID-400MM","price":478.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":44792836489535,"sku":"BRA-BID-100L","price":1045.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100306555199,"sku":"BRA-BID-400L","price":2200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Kurrajong-Tree-Brachychiton-bidwillii.jpg?v=1741858088"},{"product_id":"bush-christmas-lilly-pilly-syzygium-australe-bush-christmas","title":"Bush Christmas Lilly Pilly - Syzygium australe 'Bush Christmas'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBush Christmas Lilly Pilly (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium australe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bush Christmas') is the compact lilly pilly for a hedge you want at head height. Untrimmed it reaches about 3.5m tall and 2m wide, but small glossy leaves and dense branching mean most gardeners hold it at 1.5m to 2m with two trims a year. New growth flushes orange red before hardening to deep green, so a clipped hedge colours up after every cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour every time you trim it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh growth comes away orange red and holds for weeks, so a clipped hedge always has warmth through it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall leaves take a hard clip.\u003c\/strong\u003e A cut face looks neat, not shredded, so it shapes into balls, cones and standards as readily as a hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet feet and salt are fine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unusually for a hedging plant it tolerates damp ground, and it is salt tolerant, so coastal boundaries work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, edible and pet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e White flowers, then edible berries the birds work through, and foliage 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\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 75cm apart. Being compact it needs tighter spacing than a full sized lilly pilly to knit without thin patches low down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and shaping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Single plants clip into geometric shapes and standards. Allow a metre between shaped specimens so each keeps its outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider holds it at 1.5m to 2m, which suits a matched pair at an entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bush Christmas Lilly Pilly in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest hedge and the strongest colour, though part shade works with a looser habit. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, comfortable in humidity. It takes light frost once established, so hard frosting inland and southern gardens want a hardier hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most soils suit it, including ground that stays damp. Improve poor soil with compost and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in hot weather. Feed a controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer to keep the colour up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density low down, 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. If psyllid pimples appear on soft growth, clipping the tips off is usually enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in five sizes: tube, 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, and 45L and 100L containers. For a long hedge the tube and 140mm packs are the value choice, since young lilly pillies catch a larger plant within two or three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is steadier than the fast screening lilly pillies, so budget three seasons for a tube stock hedge to close. Plants travel upright, delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-care-guide-keep-your-plants-thriving\"\u003efull lilly pilly care guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties across the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lilly-pillys\"\u003elilly pilly range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lilly-pilly-resilience-syzygium-australe-resilience\"\u003eLilly Pilly 'Resilience'\u003c\/a\u003e for a taller, faster screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topiary-and-shaping-plants\"\u003eplants suited to topiary and shaping\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\u003eSeventy five centimetres apart in a single row. At about 2m wide untrimmed it needs tighter spacing than the big screening lilly pillies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it get if I leave it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 3.5m tall and 2m wide. Because it shoots from old wood, a hedge held at 1.5m to 2m stays furnished at the base rather than lifting into bare trunks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets, and are the berries edible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is listed as pet friendly and is not toxic to cats or dogs. The berries are edible for people too, tart and best used in jams, though birds usually get there first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44943317565759,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-BUSCHR-tube","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140115124543,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-BUSCHR-140MM-P10","price":183.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140115091775,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-BUSCHR-200MM-P6","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44779340431679,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-BUSCHR-45L","price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51632713662783,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-BUSCHR-100L","price":687.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Bush-Christmas-Lilly-Pilly-Syzygium-australe-Bush-Christmas.png?v=1766222240"},{"product_id":"little-john-bottlebrush-callistemon-little-john","title":"Little John Bottlebrush - Callistemon 'Little John'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLittle John Bottlebrush (\u003cem\u003eCallistemon viminalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Little John') is the dwarf bottlebrush for gardeners who would rather not prune. It settles at roughly 1m tall and 1m wide on its own, holds blue green foliage to ground level, and throws deep red brushes through spring with a lighter flush in autumn. Honeyeaters find it fast, and it is not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays small without help.\u003c\/strong\u003e A mature plant sits at about 1m by 1m, so it never grows over a window or a path edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBird traffic you can watch.\u003c\/strong\u003e The red brushes carry nectar, and honeyeaters work them from spring into autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant and salt tolerant in one small shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, so it suits a front garden the dog patrols.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne trim a year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut behind the spent brushes after flowering and it minds itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedges and border edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row. The canopies meet by the second season and hold a soft wall of 80cm to 1m along a driveway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants 60cm apart in a staggered grid on banks, median strips and dry front gardens, where the planting shades out most weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider suits it for years, giving courtyards native flowers without the bulk of a full bottlebrush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Little John Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering. Part shade is tolerated, though the plant opens up and flowers less. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi-arid gardens, and is frost hardy once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy about type as long as water moves through. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound and work compost through the bed. Keep 75mm of mulch over the roots and clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak once or twice a week through the first summer, then taper off. Feed a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring, since standard garden fertilisers carry more phosphorus than callistemons want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim straight after each flush, cutting behind the spent brushes into leafy wood. That one habit keeps the plant tight and flowering heavily instead of woody at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes: tube stock, 140mm in packs of ten and 200mm in packs of six. Tube stock is young, usually a single stem under 20cm, and it is the sensible choice for a long edge or mass planting because small callistemons establish quickly. The 140mm and 200mm plants arrive branched and read as a low hedge within the first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne pack plants a full run of edging in one go, which is why most customers order by the pack rather than the single plant. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect three or four quiet weeks while the roots move out, then steady growth through the warm months and a first proper flush the following spring. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-callistemon-the-bottlebrush-beauty\"\u003eHow to grow and care for callistemons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare sizes across the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/callistemons\"\u003efull bottlebrush range\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003ebird attracting plants\u003c\/a\u003e for a nectar garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eplants safe for cats and dogs\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a low hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart in a single row. The canopies meet in the second season and the row reads as continuous, without the plants crowding or thinning at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it stay at 1m without pruning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in most gardens. Left alone it holds about 1m by 1m, and the annual trim keeps it dense rather than controlling its size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe if my dog chews the leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCallistemon is not toxic to cats or dogs, so a curious pet is not a problem. A dog that eats a lot of any foliage may still get an upset stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is frost hardy once established, so cool temperate and inland gardens suit it. 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It grows to about 3m tall and 2m wide, and carries soft mauve to pink brushes through spring and again in autumn. Few native shrubs handle this much: dry spells, wet soil, salt wind and frost, all from the same plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn unusual flower colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mauve and pink brushes sit far more easily beside blues, whites and silver foliage than the standard red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHoneyeaters arrive within weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e The brushes are full of nectar, and small birds work the shrub from the safety of its interior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt copes with a difficult spot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, salt tolerant and happy in ground that stays wet after rain, a rare combination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can go along a fence line or beside a run without worry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.2m apart for a dense hedge. At that spacing it closes into a flowering screen roughly 2m high within two to three seasons, and it takes a trim without sulking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamp and coastal ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates wet feet and salt wind, so it suits low corners of the block, dam edges and exposed coastal boundaries where other shrubs fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant fills a courtyard corner, and it can be lifted into a small multi trunked tree by removing the lowest branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mauve Mist Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering; part shade works but the shrub opens up and flowers less. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and arid gardens, and it is frost hardy once established, so cold inland and southern districts are within range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything, including clay that holds water after rain. It is not fussy about pH. Mulch 75mm deep and keep it back from the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer to settle the roots, then only in long dry spells. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring; standard garden fertiliser can damage the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim immediately after each flush, taking the spent brushes and about 100mm of stem behind them. That single habit keeps a bottlebrush dense instead of leggy. It reshoots from old wood, so a neglected plant can be cut back hard in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in a 25L pot, a well branched shrub already carrying real height and body rather than a small tubestock plant. For a hedge that means far less waiting: the plants read as a screen in their first season instead of their third.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a settling in fortnight, then new growth within four to six 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\/all-about-callistemon-the-bottlebrush-beauty\"\u003eCallistemon care guide for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/callistemons\"\u003eCompare every bottlebrush we grow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003eMore bird attracting plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eBrowse Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.2m apart in a single row. Closer planting does not close the gap faster and makes each plant compete for water once the roots meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it lower than 3m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Two trims a year, taken straight after flowering, will hold it at 1.5m to 2m without thinning it out at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive a wet winter in heavy soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter than most shrubs. It is one of the few natives rated for wet feet, so a low spot that stays soggy for a week after rain will not kill it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100307112255,"sku":"CAL-SPP-MAUMIS-140MM-P10","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":44780052611391,"sku":"CAL-SPP-MAUMIS-25L","price":91.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Mauve-Mist-Bottlebrush-Callistemon-Mauve-Mist.jpg?v=1741858103"},{"product_id":"purple-splendour-bottlebrush-callistemon-purple-splendour","title":"Purple Splendour Bottlebrush - Callistemon 'Purple Splendour'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple Splendour Bottlebrush (\u003cem\u003eCallistemon\u003c\/em\u003e 'Purple Splendour') does something most bottlebrushes cannot: it flowers in rich purple rather than the usual red, on a compact shrub about 2.5m tall and 2m wide. You keep everything that makes a bottlebrush worth planting, the toughness, the birds, the easy nature, and gain a colour that stops people at the front fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple where you expect red.\u003c\/strong\u003e The brushes open a deep purple that reads as genuinely different in a streetscape full of red callistemons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact enough for real gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 2.5m by 2m it fits a small garden or courtyard without the constant cutting a full sized bottlebrush would need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe birds still come.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters treat the purple brushes exactly like red ones, so the show comes with visitors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough all rounder.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, comfortable in damp ground and tolerant of coastal salt: it covers more situations than almost any shrub its size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can sit beside paths, lawns and play areas without a second thought.\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 Use it as the colour accent in a native bed, against silver or deep green foliage where the purple carries furthest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a dense flowering hedge. It holds comfortably below 2m with a trim or two a year, which makes it a fine fence line plant for smaller blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens, pots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact habit suits courtyards, and it flowers well in a large container in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Purple Splendour Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun grows the most brushes; light shade costs you flowers. It performs across subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and arid or semi arid zones, and being frost hardy it handles cold winters that rule out softer flowering shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable soil, from sand to clay. It tolerates wet feet, so the patch that stays damp after rain is workable, and poor soil slows it without stopping it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then only in long dry spells. A native controlled release fertiliser in spring supports flowering without forcing soft growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim just behind the spent brushes when each flowering finishes. That one habit keeps the shrub dense, rounded and full of the new wood that carries next season's colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Purple Splendour as tube stock and in 200mm packs of 6. Tubes are small, well rooted starters that establish quickly; a single 200mm pack plants a 6m hedge run at the recommended 1m spacing, which takes the guesswork out of ordering. Both settle in fast, with a quiet fortnight and then steady new growth in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-callistemon-the-bottlebrush-beauty\"\u003eThe full bottlebrush growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/callistemons\"\u003eBrowse the complete bottlebrush range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003eMore plants for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003eBird attracting plants for every state\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the flower really purple?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The new brushes open a rich purple, distinct from the reds and pinks most people associate with bottlebrush. Against grey or silver foliage the colour is at its strongest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. The plants knit into a continuous flowering hedge you can hold anywhere between about 1.5m and its natural 2.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost and inland heat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth. It is frost hardy once established and copes with arid and semi arid summers, which is why it turns up in tough country town plantings as often as coastal gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for dogs and cats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is pet friendly, with no known toxicity for cats or dogs. Spent brushes on the lawn are a chew temptation for puppies but not a poisoning risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44836739744063,"sku":"CAL-SPP-PURSPL-tube","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100307276095,"sku":"CAL-SPP-PURSPL-140MM-P10","price":206.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140115288383,"sku":"CAL-SPP-PURSPL-200MM-P6","price":213.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100307210559,"sku":"CAL-SPP-PURSPL-300MM","price":140.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Purple-Splendour-Bottlebrush-Callistemon-Purple-Splendour.png?v=1766222273"},{"product_id":"white-lace-melaleuca-melaleuca-thymifolia-white-lace","title":"White Lace Melaleuca - Melaleuca thymifolia 'White Lace'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Lace Melaleuca (\u003cem\u003eMelaleuca thymifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'White Lace') is a dwarf honey myrtle that stays under a metre, spreading a little wider than it grows tall at about 90cm by 1.2m. Lacy white claw shaped flowers run along the stems through the warmer months. It is frost hardy, drought tolerant and content in soil that stays wet, a rare combination in a plant this small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet soil or dry, it copes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet feet tolerant and drought tolerant at once, so it works in the boggy corner and the dry driveway strip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelicate white claw flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small and lacy rather than showy, carrying through the warmer months instead of one short burst.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for any garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 90cm tall it edges a path or fronts a border without constant cutting back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, and birds and bees use it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters, bees and butterflies all work the flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles frost and coastal salt, and asks for one light tidy up a year.\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 80cm apart for a low massed edge along a path or the front of a bed. At that spacing plants touch without crowding, so each keeps its rounded shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 80cm spacing suits a larger sweep, and it holds form on a rockery or gentle slope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 300mm or wider is enough, and in a courtyard it will not outgrow the space within two years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing White Lace Melaleuca in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun is best, though it takes a few hours of shade. Suited to subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, and frost hardy once established, so it works where the tropical shrubs will not. Coastal salt does not bother it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuinely adaptable. Sand, clay loam and ground that stays damp are all fine, which is the point of this species. Avoid rich, heavily fertilised beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only in long dry spells. Feed with a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring, if at all, because heavy feeding gives soft growth and fewer flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly after the main flowering to keep the dome tight. It reshoots readily from old wood, so a woody, open plant can be cut back by half in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo sizes are grown: 140mm pots in packs of ten and 200mm pots in packs of six. Both suit mass planting, and because the plant is naturally small they fill their space within a season or two. Ten 140mm plants at 80cm spacing run about seven metres of border edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall tough shrubs travel well, and any leaf drop after transit is cosmetic. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Water it in well, expect roots away within a fortnight in the growing season, 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\u003eLearn the genus in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/paperbark-trees-identify-and-care\"\u003eidentifying and caring for melaleucas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare sizes and flower colours across the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/melaleucas\"\u003emelaleuca range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor purple and pink flowers on much the same plant, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thyme-leafed-melaleuca-melaleuca-thymifolia\"\u003eThyme Leafed Melaleuca\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan a larger sweep with our \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\u003eHow many plants do I need per metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 80cm spacing, a little over one plant per metre of edge, so a pack of ten runs about seven metres. Tighten to 60cm only if you want full cover in the first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it really grow in wet soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This species comes from damp heath ground, so it tolerates soil that stays wet after rain. Permanent standing water is still too much for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I stop it going woody?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA light trim each year after the main flush. If it has already opened up, cut it back by half in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":50438534529343,"sku":"MEL-THY-WHILAC-140MM-P10","price":266.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44780270551359,"sku":"MEL-THY-WHILAC-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/White-Lace-Melaleuca-Melaleuca-thymifolia-White-Lace.jpg?v=1741858122"},{"product_id":"thyme-leafed-melaleuca-melaleuca-thymifolia","title":"Thyme Leafed Melaleuca - Melaleuca thymifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eThyme Leafed Melaleuca (\u003cem\u003eMelaleuca thymifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is a small honey myrtle that solves a common problem: a low native shrub that flowers well and does not mind wet ground. It grows to about 1m tall and 1.5m wide, with fine aromatic leaves and mauve to pink claw shaped flowers through the warmer months. Frost hardy, drought tolerant and salt tolerant, it fits almost every climate in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers worth looking at closely.\u003c\/strong\u003e The mauve claw shaped blooms are nothing like a bottlebrush, and they repeat through the warm months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles boggy ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rated wet feet tolerant, so the low soggy corner of the block is where it earns its keep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso drought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same plant copes with dry spells once established, a rare combination that makes it forgiving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic fine foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrow leaves are scented when brushed, so it rewards planting near a path or a seat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds, bees and butterflies.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters work the flowers through the season.\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 for a continuous low bank. The spreading habit means the plants knit sideways within two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamp and low lying spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage swales, the base of a slope and beds beside a downpipe all suit it, and few flowering natives can say that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders, rockeries and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1m tall it makes a low informal front line needing only a light shear, and a pot 400mm or wider holds it if the mix drains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Thyme Leafed Melaleuca in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the best flowering, with light shade tolerated at the cost of density. It 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 Genuinely adaptable. It takes sand, clay and soil that stays wet after heavy rain, and does not need rich ground. Work compost through the bed and mulch 75mm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then only in long dry spells. Feed once in early spring with a low phosphorus native fertiliser, since high phosphorus damages melaleucas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e This one benefits from a firm hand. Shear it back by about a third after the main flush to keep the mound dense and the flowering heavy. Left untrimmed it goes woody in the centre. It reshoots from old wood, so hard renovation in spring works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can buy it three ways: tube stock, 140mm in packs of ten, or 200mm in packs of six. Tubes are the value option for a large mass planting, and because small natives establish quickly the head start from a bigger pot is smaller than you expect. The packs suit a border where the drift should close within a season or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three sizes travel well, with fine wiry growth that does not bruise. Plant promptly, water in, and tip prune at planting to encourage branching low down. Expect new growth within about a month in warm weather, and a proper display in the second season. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, 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\/melaleucas\"\u003eCompare the full melaleuca range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/paperbark-trees-identify-and-care\"\u003eIdentifying and caring for paperbarks and melaleucas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/white-lace-melaleuca-melaleuca-thymifolia-white-lace\"\u003eWhite Lace Melaleuca, the same plant in white\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse the wider Australian native range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a mass planting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart. Because it spreads wider than it grows tall, that spacing gives a closed low bank within two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it really grow in a wet spot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is rated wet feet tolerant and copes with boggy ground that would kill most flowering shrubs. Permanently standing water is still too much, but soil that stays damp after rain is no problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need pruning, and how cold can it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShear it by about a third after the main flush each year, otherwise it goes woody in the middle. It is frost hardy once established, so it works in cool temperate gardens as well as the tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44837347197247,"sku":"MEL-THY-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140115812671,"sku":"MEL-THY-140MM-P10","price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140115779903,"sku":"MEL-THY-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Thyme-Leafed-Melaleuca-Melaleuca-thymifolia.png?v=1766222308"},{"product_id":"burgundy-queen-tea-tree-leptospermum-scoparium-burgundy-queen","title":"Burgundy Queen Tea Tree - Leptospermum scoparium 'Burgundy Queen'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBurgundy Queen Tea Tree (\u003cem\u003eLeptospermum scoparium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Burgundy Queen') smothers itself in fully double, deep burgundy flowers through spring and settles at a manageable 2m tall by 1.5m wide. The fine dark foliage stays tidy for the other eleven months, and the plant underneath is genuinely tough: frost hardy, drought tolerant, wind tolerant and comfortable in poor soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble flowers, not single.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each bloom is a tight burgundy rosette rather than the flat five petalled tea tree flower, and they cover the branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy in the ways that matter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt and wind tolerant, and untroubled by poor or gravelly soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA size that actually fits.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 2m by 1.5m it slots into a courtyard, a front garden bed or a large pot without constant cutting back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds, bees and butterflies.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar rich flowers pull in honeyeaters and pollinators through the spring flush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row for an informal hedge at 1.5m to 2m. It knits together without reading as a clipped formal wall, which suits a cottage or native garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wind tolerance make it a reliable second row plant behind a windbreak, or a front garden shrub on an exposed block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its compact frame suits a 400mm or larger container in a sunny courtyard, and the dark foliage sets off silver and grey leaved natives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Burgundy Queen Tea Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering; part shade costs you flower numbers and opens the habit up. It grows well in cool temperate, warm temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens. Humid wet season tropics are not its climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is the one non negotiable. It handles sand, gravel and poor ground, but sits badly in waterlogged clay. On heavy soil, plant on a raised mound and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring; standard garden fertilisers carry too much phosphorus for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly straight after flowering, taking no more than a third of the new growth. Tea trees do not reliably reshoot from bare old wood, so keep it in shape from year one.\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, plus 25L and 45L for instant effect. The 140mm packs of ten and 200mm packs of six are the value choice for a hedge run: young single stemmed plants that catch up to larger stock within two seasons. The 25L and 45L plants are already branched and flowering size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a settling in fortnight, then fresh growth within four to six weeks in the warmer 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\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse the full Australian native 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=\"\/collections\/shrubs\"\u003eMore flowering shrubs for garden beds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003eHow to prepare a new garden bed\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. That spacing closes into a soft informal hedge in two to three seasons without crowding the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same plant as manuka?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. \u003cem\u003eLeptospermum scoparium\u003c\/em\u003e is the manuka of the honey trade, indigenous to both New Zealand and south eastern Australia. 'Burgundy Queen' is an ornamental selection grown for its double flowers rather than for honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a 400mm or larger pot with free draining mix, keep it in full sun, and water more often than you would a plant in the ground. This plant will not forgive a completely dry root ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643505606975,"sku":"LEP-SCO-BURQUE-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140116205887,"sku":"LEP-SCO-BURQUE-140MM-P10","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140116238655,"sku":"LEP-SCO-BURQUE-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100310815039,"sku":"LEP-SCO-BURQUE-300MM","price":157.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":51629629702463,"sku":"LEP-SCO-BURQUE-45L","price":297.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Burgundy-Queen-Tea-Tree-Leptospermum-scoparium-Burgundy-Queen.png?v=1766222326"},{"product_id":"silver-trumpet-tree-tabebuia-argentea","title":"Silver Trumpet Tree - Tabebuia argentea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Silver Trumpet Tree (\u003cem\u003eTabebuia aurea\u003c\/em\u003e, widely sold as \u003cem\u003eTabebuia argentea\u003c\/em\u003e) delivers one of the great flowering moments in a warm climate garden: clusters of golden trumpet flowers massed over silvery grey foliage in late winter and early spring. In Australian gardens it settles at about 8m tall and 5m wide, a manageable size for a front yard feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA flowering display that stops traffic.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tree drops much of its foliage as the buds open, so the gold reads as a solid canopy rather than flecks among leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver foliage the rest of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rounded, silvery leaves keep the tree handsome between flowerings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon invasive roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the few statement flowering trees you can plant with confidence near driveways and paving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat and wind tolerant once established, at home from the tropics to dry inland gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA sensible mature size.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 8m here rather than the towering sizes quoted overseas, so it suits suburban blocks.\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 Give it a position with clear air and an audience: a front lawn, a courtyard corner, beside an entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upright habit suits repeated planting along a drive. Allow about 5m between trees so the crowns meet without crowding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade for smaller gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy casts light, dappled shade that lawns and underplanting cope with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Silver Trumpet Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings the heaviest flowering. It thrives in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and handles arid and semi arid districts with establishment watering. It takes light frost only: in marginal areas give it northern exposure and protect it for its first two or three winters, and in hard frost districts choose another feature tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonably drained soil suits. It tolerates poor sandy soils better than most flowering trees; on heavy clay, plant on a slight mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, then taper off. Feed a controlled release fertiliser in early spring for the first few years, then leave it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none required. Remove low or crossing branches while young to set a clean trunk, and leave the crown to its naturally rounded shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as advanced stock in 100L and 200L sizes, you are buying real presence on day one: a formed trunk and a canopy that flowers within its first season or two in the ground. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, with specialist transport quoted for your address, and everything is delivered Australia wide. Water it in heavily on planting day, stake loosely for the first year in windy positions, and expect new 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\/feature-trees\"\u003eCompare our full range of feature trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eBrowse flowering trees for every climate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/non-invasive-root-trees\"\u003eMore trees with non invasive roots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tabebuia-argentea-silver-trumpet-tree-ex-ground\"\u003eField-grown Silver Trumpet Tree in specimen sizes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate winter into spring in most warm districts, though timing shifts with latitude and season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots lift my driveway or paths?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe root system is classed as non invasive, which is unusual for a flowering tree this showy. Standard practice still applies: plant at least 2m off structures and services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a brief leaf drop before flowering and spent flowers afterwards, concentrated over a few weeks. For the rest of the year it is a tidy, low maintenance tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100311765311,"sku":"TAB-ARG-200MM-P6","price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100311798079,"sku":"TAB-ARG-300MM","price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100311732543,"sku":"TAB-ARG-45L","price":478.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44938286235967,"sku":"TAB-ARG-100L","price":687.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":49584473768255,"sku":"TAB-ARG-200L","price":1663.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100311699775,"sku":"TAB-ARG-400L","price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Silver-Trumpet-Tree-Tabebuia-argentea.jpg?v=1741858150"},{"product_id":"grey-myrtle-backhousia-myrtifolia","title":"Grey Myrtle - Backhousia myrtifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrey Myrtle (\u003cem\u003eBackhousia myrtifolia\u003c\/em\u003e), also sold as cinnamon myrtle, is an Australian native that screens like a hedge and still looks like a feature tree. Left to grow it reaches about 5m tall and 3m wide; clipped, it holds a dense wall of small aromatic leaves at whatever height you set. In late spring it covers itself in creamy white flowers, and the papery calyces persist for weeks afterwards, ageing to soft pink long after the petals have gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA screen or a small tree, your call.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trimmed twice a year it holds a hedge from about 2m up. Left alone it lifts into a graceful multi stemmed tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic leaves you can use.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage is scented and used as a bush food spice, so a hedge along a path releases it every time you brush past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles damp ground and salt.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet feet tolerant and coastal tolerant together, which suits low lying blocks and beachside boundaries where most hedges struggle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds birds and pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies work the flowers, and birds shelter in the dense interior.\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. That matches its natural width, so the canopies knit into a solid screen without the plants fighting each other for water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and narrow boundaries.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 3m wide it is one of the few native screening trees that suits a side setback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamp corners and drainage lines.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ground that stays wet after rain suits it, which makes it a real option where a lilly pilly would sulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Grey Myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest growth and the heaviest flowering; part shade works if the screen can be looser. 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 sheltered warm wall or a hardier hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy. It copes with heavy ground and periodic wet, and does equally well on lighter soil with compost worked through. Mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of 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 taper off. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer keeps the foliage dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density low down, then trim after flowering. It reshoots readily, so a hedge left too long 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 six sizes: tube, 140mm and 200mm packs, then 300mm, 25L and 45L. Tube and 140mm plants are young and single stemmed, and for a long boundary they are the sensible economics, a season slower to close but quick to establish. The 25L and 45L plants 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. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet few weeks while the roots move out, 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\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to plant a hedge and keep it sharp\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 natives range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-bird-attracting-native-plants-for-australian-gardens\"\u003eNative plants that bring birds in\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 in a single row. Closer planting does not close the gap any faster and only makes watering and feeding harder as the plants mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cook with the leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are used as a bush food spice, usually dried and ground, with a warm aniseed and cinnamon note. Pick mature leaves rather than stripping new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only, and young plants are the most vulnerable. Where frosts are hard, plant it against a north facing wall, protect it for the first two winters, or choose a fully frost hardy screen instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51640105533759,"sku":"BAC-MYR-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140116631871,"sku":"BAC-MYR-140MM-P10","price":225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140116566335,"sku":"BAC-MYR-200MM-P6","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140116599103,"sku":"BAC-MYR-300MM","price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100311863615,"sku":"BAC-MYR-400MM","price":445.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100311896383,"sku":"BAC-MYR-100L","price":792.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Grey-Myrtle-Backhousia-myrtifolia.png?v=1766222329"},{"product_id":"arabic-coffee-plant-coffea-arabica","title":"Arabic Coffee Plant - Coffea arabica","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Arabic Coffee Plant (\u003cem\u003eCoffea arabica\u003c\/em\u003e) is the species behind most of the coffee worth drinking, and it earns its place before you pick a single cherry. In a pot or a sheltered bed it settles at about 3m tall and 2m wide, carrying dense glossy leaves all year. Fragrant white flowers cluster along the stems in spring, then set cherries that ripen to red. Plantation trees run far taller, but a pruned home plant stays at picking height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeans from your own plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each ripe cherry holds two seeds. Pulp, dry and roast them and a mature plant supplies a household's weekend coffee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent worth planting for.\u003c\/strong\u003e The white spring flowers carry a jasmine perfume across a courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne of the better indoor trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Evenly branched, dark and glossy, it reads as a real small tree, not a leafy prop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water, warmth and two feeds a year is close to the whole job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e From equatorial highlands, so a muggy Australian summer suits it rather than stressing it.\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 The natural home for it in most of Australia. Start in a 300mm to 400mm pot, step up every second year, and shift it out of frost and wind in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light near an east facing window, clear of heating and cooling outlets. Lower light is tolerated, but growth goes leggy and fruiting stops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 3m canopy fits where a citrus will not. In tropical and subtropical gardens, plant a group 2m apart under taller trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Arabic Coffee Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtered light, or morning sun with afternoon shade. Harsh all day sun bleaches the leaves. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so cool temperate and inland gardeners should keep it potted and move it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, free draining and slightly acidic. Work compost through the bed and mulch 50mm deep, clear of the trunk. In pots, use a premium mix with added compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil moist but never sodden, watering once the top 3cm has dried. Coffee is hungry: controlled release fertiliser in early spring and midsummer, plus a monthly liquid feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune young plants to build a bushy frame at picking height, and cut a lanky plant back hard in spring. Leaves and cherries contain caffeine, which is toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 140mm packs of ten, 200mm packs of six and single 300mm pots. The smaller sizes are young and single stemmed, and are the sensible choice if you want several or intend to shape the plant yourself. The 300mm is a season ahead and moves straight into a display pot. Flowering usually begins in year three or four.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright for transit and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet fortnight after potting up, then fresh growth within four to six 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=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eWatering and light for indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003eChoose a pot and saucer to suit it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/small-courtyard-garden-ideas\"\u003ePlanting ideas for small courtyards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it really produce coffee here?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate conditions, and under glass elsewhere. Expect first flowers in year three or four, and a few kilograms of roasted coffee a year at maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it indoors permanently?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt lives happily indoors for years in bright indirect light, though fruiting inside is less reliable. Many growers move it to a sheltered patio for summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf edges going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually dry air, direct sun through glass, or a pot that dried out too far between waterings. Move it out of hot light, water more evenly, and group it with other plants to lift humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":49546261954879,"sku":"COF-ARA-140MM-P10","price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":51625071804735,"sku":"COF-ARA-200MM-P6","price":418.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44792925159743,"sku":"COF-ARA-300MM","price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Arabic-Coffee-Plant-Coffea-arabica.jpg?v=1741858198"},{"product_id":"chanticleer-pear-pyrus-calleryana-chanticleer","title":"Chanticleer Pear - Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Chanticleer pear (\u003cem\u003ePyrus calleryana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Chanticleer') is the answer to a tall screen in a narrow space. It reaches about 10m in height but only 4m across, holding a naturally neat upright shape without being clipped into one. White blossom covers the bare branches in early spring, glossy green summer foliage follows, and the leaves turn red and purple before dropping in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall and narrow without pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upright habit is built in, so a 3m wide side boundary can carry a 10m tree without a yearly battle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour distinct seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blossom, dense summer green, autumn colour, then a bare winter frame that lets the low sun back into the house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast and forgiving.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast growing, frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, wind tolerant and content in poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e The symmetrical form holds itself, so pruning is a tidy up rather than an annual shaping job.\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 3m apart in a single row to screen a two storey neighbour or a view above fence height. The screen is densest through summer and open in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 3m spacing gives a formal avenue that stays clear of vehicles, and a matched pair flanking an entrance is a simple, effective piece of design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrow footprint lets a courtyard or townhouse garden have a proper tree without losing the yard to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Chanticleer pear in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the best blossom and the strongest autumn tones. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens and is thoroughly frost hardy. Winter chill drives the leaf colour, so gardens in subtropical and tropical zones are better served by an evergreen screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable, including poor and compacted ground, as long as water moves through. Dig a wide hole rather than a deep one, and mulch to 75mm while keeping it off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Weekly deep soaks through the first two summers, then it is drought tolerant enough to manage on rainfall in most seasons. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter while it is bare, taking out crossing branches and narrow forks. Heavy pruning spoils the outline, so a light hand each year beats a hard cut every five.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in seven sizes, from 200mm pots in packs of six through 400mm, then 45L, 75L, 100L, 200L and 400L. The small sizes are the value choice for a long avenue and catch up quickly. The 45L to 100L range is the usual middle ground, already carrying a clear trunk and a formed head, while 200L and 400L trees are for immediate presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. 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\/ornamental-pear-care-guide\"\u003eOur ornamental pear care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003eTall and narrow screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/driveway-trees\"\u003eTrees that suit driveways and avenues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eBrowse deciduous trees\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\u003ePlant 3m apart in a single row. Closer and the crowns compete, pushing growth upward and thinning the screen at the height you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it screen through winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It drops its leaves and the branch structure alone gives only partial cover from about June to August. If you need a screen every day of the year, choose an evergreen instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it get good autumn colour in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour is best where winter is genuinely cold. In warm temperate gardens expect a shorter, softer display, and in subtropical gardens very little at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it produce fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt carries small hard fruit that is of no use in the kitchen. Birds do eat it and can carry seed, so check local advice before planting near bushland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140117745983,"sku":"PYR-CAL-CHA-200MM-P6","price":310.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100314714431,"sku":"PYR-CAL-CHA-330MM","price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140117713215,"sku":"PYR-CAL-CHA-400MM","price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100314681663,"sku":"PYR-CAL-CHA-500MM","price":717.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51648018841919,"sku":"PYR-CAL-CHA-100L","price":845.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100314747199,"sku":"PYR-CAL-CHA-150L","price":1003.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51648019038527,"sku":"PYR-CAL-CHA-200L","price":1925.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":51648019235135,"sku":"PYR-CAL-CHA-400L","price":4881.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100314616127,"sku":"PYR-CAL-CHA-500L","price":4881.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750L","offer_id":55100314648895,"sku":"PYR-CAL-CHA-750L","price":7562.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Chanticleer-Pear-Pyrus-calleryana-Chanticleer.heic?v=1741858200"},{"product_id":"tom-thumb-euonymus-euonymus-japonicus-microphyllus-tom-thumb","title":"Tom Thumb Euonymus - Euonymus japonicus microphyllus 'Tom Thumb'","description":"\u003cp\u003eTom Thumb euonymus is the dwarf evergreen to reach for when you want the look of clipped box in a smaller, slower package. \u003cem\u003eEuonymus japonicus microphyllus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tom Thumb' holds at about 80cm tall and 60cm wide untrimmed, with tiny glossy leaves that take a hard edge cleanly. It grows slowly, which is the real advantage: a border cut in autumn still looks cut in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA crisp edge from a tiny leaf.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves are small enough that shears cut between them rather than through them, so there are no half leaves browning off along the face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow, so it stays where you put it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two trims a year is plenty, and a low border holds its line between them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and cold both suit it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant and frost hardy, so it works from a beachfront courtyard to a cold tableland garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry tolerant once away.\u003c\/strong\u003e After the first year it gets through dry spells without the wilting that soft leaved borders show.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart in a single row. At that spacing the plants close into an unbroken low border within two seasons and stay dense at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging and formal patterns.\u003c\/strong\u003e The slow growth suits parterres, geometric beds and anywhere a shape has to hold for months rather than weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant clips neatly into a cube or a ball, and its mature size means a 300mm pot is enough for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tom Thumb euonymus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens and takes frost without protection. In hot inland gardens some afternoon shade keeps the foliage glossy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil of any reasonable type. On clay, plant on a slight mound and work compost through the bed first. Mulch 75mm deep and keep it off the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in dry spells. A controlled release fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer keeps the colour even along a border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim after the spring flush and again in late summer. It reshoots from older wood, so a border that has drifted out of line can be cut back hard and rebuilt rather than replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in two sizes, a 140mm pack of ten and a 200mm pack of six. Both are multi packs, which matches how the plant is actually used: in runs rather than as single specimens. The 140mm plants are the value choice for a long border, and the 200mm plants start larger and close the row a season sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect slow visible progress in the first season, which is normal for a plant of this growth rate, then steady thickening from the second year. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing edging plants for a garden bed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eCompare hedging and border plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to keep a clipped hedge sharp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003ePlants suited to small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirty centimetres apart for a low clipped border. 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The leaf is smaller, the growth is slower and it handles salt air better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140117778751,"sku":"EUO-JAP-TOMTHU-140MM-P10","price":155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44792934433087,"sku":"EUO-JAP-TOMTHU-200MM-P6","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100314878271,"sku":"EUO-JAP-TOMTHU-300MM","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Tom-Thumb-Euonymus-Euonymus-japonicus-microphyllus-Tom-Thumb.jpg?v=1741858204"},{"product_id":"fried-egg-plant-gordonia-axillaris","title":"fried egg plant - Gordonia axillaris","description":"\u003cp\u003eFried Egg Plant (\u003cem\u003eGordonia axillaris\u003c\/em\u003e) is a small evergreen tree that saves its show for the cold months: from autumn into winter it opens large white flowers with a centre of golden yellow stamens, each bloom living up to the name. 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The evergreen canopy closes into dense cover while each tree keeps foliage low on the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and light shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 6m it works as the single small shade tree a suburban block needs, casting light shade a garden bed can live under.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Fried Egg Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun grows the densest tree and heaviest flowering. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, handles humidity and wind, but takes light frost only, so avoid deep frost hollows and shelter young plants through their first winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Like its camellia cousins it prefers well drained, slightly acid soil enriched with organic matter, and it sulks in strongly alkaline ground. Mulch well and keep the mulch off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the root zone evenly moist through the first two summers. Once established it needs water only in extended dry spells. Feed in spring with a fertiliser formulated for camellias and azaleas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little is required. Tip prune young screen plants for density, and do any shaping as the last flowers finish in late winter, before the new season's growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Fried Egg Plant three ways: tube stock for patient gardeners on a budget, 200mm pots in a pack of six, and advanced 75L trees with real presence. At the 3m screen spacing, one six pack plants around 15m of boundary. Evergreen stock travels in full leaf, so expect a healthy, furnished plant from the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse companion \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eflowering trees\u003c\/a\u003e for the warmer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare specimen options in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003efeature tree collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch tree to position with \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-feature-tree-for-low-and-high-sun-spots\"\u003ethe best feature trees for low and high sun spots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it called the fried egg plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flower is a wide ring of white petals around a bold yellow centre, and spent blooms drop whole to lie face up on the ground. A tree in full flower stands over a lawn scattered with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 3m apart. The canopies knit into continuous evergreen cover over a few seasons while each tree stays clothed to the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it really get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect about 6m tall and 4m wide in a garden. The species can reach 10m in ideal conditions over many years, but that is the ceiling rather than the plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. Established trees shrug off a mild white morning, but young plants need protection, and districts with regular hard frosts should look elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44792960614719,"sku":"GOR-AXI-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100315435327,"sku":"GOR-AXI-140MM-P10","price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140117975359,"sku":"GOR-AXI-200MM-P6","price":187.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100315304255,"sku":"GOR-AXI-300MM","price":138.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100315337023,"sku":"GOR-AXI-400MM","price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100315369791,"sku":"GOR-AXI-500MM","price":610.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100315271487,"sku":"GOR-AXI-100L","price":715.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/fried-egg-plant-Gordonia-axillaris.png?v=1766222373"},{"product_id":"min-a-min-mock-orange-murraya-paniculata-min-a-min","title":"Min a Min Mock Orange - Murraya paniculata 'Min a Min'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMin a Min Mock Orange (\u003cem\u003eMurraya paniculata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Min a Min') gives you the perfume of the classic mock orange in a plant that fits a suburban garden. It settles at about 1m tall and 1m wide, carries the same waxy white flowers, and releases the same citrus scent on warm evenings. Being a sterile form, it does not drop the orange berries the standard species leaves on paths. Planted 50cm apart it knits into a dense low hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance where you will notice it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Scented white flowers flush through the warm months, strongest in the evening. Plant it along a path, not down the back fence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays small without a fight.\u003c\/strong\u003e A metre each way is its natural size, so you shape it rather than cut it back hard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo berry drop.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sterile selection, so nothing stains paving or seeds into the beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat, salt and dry spells.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established, comfortable in humidity and happy with coastal salt wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt clips well.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small leaves and tight branching make balls, cones and crisp low edges straightforward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart in a single row for a hedge that closes at knee to hip height. Closer spacing only makes the plants compete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 40cm or larger pot holds it for years, and in an enclosed space the evening scent concentrates rather than drifting away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Single plants clip well, so a matched pair of balls at an entry is realistic, and at a metre it gives a narrow bed structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Min a Min 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, and part shade opens the plant up. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. Light frost only, so in cold inland districts and hard frosting southern gardens grow it in a pot against a warm wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil of almost any type. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound and work compost through the bed. Mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off. Controlled release fertiliser in early spring and late summer keeps the leaves dark and the flowering steady.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density, then trim lightly as each flowering flush finishes. Little and often beats one hard annual cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown from tube through to 100L. Tube, 140mm and 200mm plants come in multipacks and are the sensible way to buy a run of hedge: a season slower to close, but far better value per metre. The 250mm and 300mm sizes suit a short run or a pot, and 400mm and larger plants arrive bushy with presence on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet fortnight while the roots take hold, then fresh growth within four to six 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=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging plants for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full range of fragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/small-courtyard-garden-ideas\"\u003eSmall courtyard garden ideas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003eFind a pot to plant it into\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\u003eFifty centimetres apart in a single row. Any closer and the plants compete for water and feed without closing the gap sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout a metre tall and a metre wide. Left untrimmed it pushes taller and looser, and two light trims a year hold it between 80cm and a metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a cooler southern garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn warm temperate pockets, yes, in a sheltered sunny position. It takes light frost only, so in colder districts treat it as a pot plant that can move under cover through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44837275369791,"sku":"MUR-PAN-MINA-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140118368575,"sku":"MUR-PAN-MINA-140MM-P10","price":156.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140118434111,"sku":"MUR-PAN-MINA-200MM-P6","price":163.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140118401343,"sku":"MUR-PAN-MINA-300MM","price":110.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140118532415,"sku":"MUR-PAN-MINA-400MM","price":272.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140118565183,"sku":"MUR-PAN-MINA-500MM","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":54140118499647,"sku":"MUR-PAN-MINA-100L","price":618.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Min-a-Min-Mock-Orange-Murraya-paniculata-Min-a-Min.jpg?v=1741858229"},{"product_id":"skyrocket-juniper-juniperus-virginiana-skyrocket","title":"Skyrocket Juniper - Juniperus virginiana 'Skyrocket'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSkyrocket Juniper (\u003cem\u003eJuniperus virginiana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Skyrocket') is the answer when you need height in a space with almost no width. It reaches about 6m tall and holds to roughly 0.8m across, a narrow blue grey column that never needs shaping to keep that form. Frost hardy, drought tolerant and happy in poor soil, it is one of the least demanding screening plants you can buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight without width.\u003c\/strong\u003e Six metres tall and under a metre wide, so it screens a first floor window from a garden bed only 1m deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe shape is natural, not clipped.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows into the column on its own, which means no annual hedging to keep it looking right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold and dry are both fine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuinely frost hardy and drought tolerant once established, and it tolerates poor and stony ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive, so it can sit close to driveways, paths and fences.\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 for a solid columnar screen. This is the plant for a side boundary where a lilly pilly or photinia would push into the walkway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaced 2m to 3m apart it reads as a formal rhythm of verticals rather than a wall, which suits a long entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreak and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind tolerance makes it useful on exposed rural blocks, and a matched pair either side of a doorway gives instant structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Skyrocket Juniper in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. Shade thins the foliage and can make the column lean. It is at home in cool temperate, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi-arid gardens, and it is one of the few narrow screens that takes genuine frost. It is not a plant for the humid tropics or wet subtropical coast, where still, damp air brings on fungal dieback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, and it is not fussy beyond that. Poor, sandy and stony soils suit it. On clay, plant on a raised mound, because waterlogging is the fastest way to kill a juniper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first summer, then only in extended dry weather. Feeding is optional: a light complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is plenty. Keep mulch 75mm deep and clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Trim only to shorten the leader or tidy a stray shoot, and cut into green growth, because junipers do not reshoot from bare brown wood inside the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree sizes are grown: 200mm plants in packs of six, single 300mm pots, and 45L specimens. The 200mm and 300mm plants arrive as young narrow columns, often knee to waist height, and they are the sensible choice for a long run. The 45L is a properly advanced plant with real height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome inner browning or a dusty grey cast after transit is normal and greens up within a few weeks. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/conifers-growing-maintaining\"\u003egrowing and maintaining conifers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the range in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/conifers\"\u003econifer collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other options in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003etall and narrow screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor exposed rural sites, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003eplants for windbreaks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. At that spacing the columns touch as they mature and give a continuous vertical screen with no bare gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly, which is part of the appeal. Expect around 20 to 30cm a year in good conditions, so budget several seasons to reach screening height unless you start with the 45L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it stay narrow without pruning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The narrow habit is genetic rather than the result of clipping, so it holds under a metre wide on its own. Tying the leaders loosely helps in heavy snow or wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789557432639,"sku":"JUN-VIR-SKY-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100316254527,"sku":"JUN-VIR-SKY-140MM-P10","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":45783612293439,"sku":"JUN-VIR-SKY-200MM-P6","price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44793028444479,"sku":"JUN-VIR-SKY-300MM","price":105.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100316320063,"sku":"JUN-VIR-SKY-400MM","price":379.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100316221759,"sku":"JUN-VIR-SKY-100L","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Skyrocket-Juniper-Juniperus-virginiana-Skyrocket_13889478.jpg?v=1742472578"},{"product_id":"miami-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-miami","title":"Miami Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Miami'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMiami crepe myrtle (\u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003efauriei\u003c\/em\u003e 'Miami') is a medium flowering tree that earns its place three times over in a single year. It carries deep coral pink flowers through the hottest months, colours up before dropping its leaves in autumn, then spends winter showing smooth chestnut brown bark on an upright frame. Mature size is about 5m tall and 3m wide, small enough for a suburban front garden and big enough to sit under.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers when little else bothers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy trusses of coral pink through summer and into autumn, holding on through heat that stops most flowering trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree seasons of interest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer flower, autumn colour, then bare chestnut bark and clean branch structure in winter. Few trees this size do all three.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-invasive roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe to plant near paving, driveways and services, which is exactly why crepe myrtles line so many Australian streets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough and undemanding.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant and content in poor soil once it has established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, and the flowers bring in bees and butterflies through summer.\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 One tree in a front garden or a lawn does the whole job. Give it 3m of width and stand back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants 3m to 4m apart along a drive so the canopies almost touch at maturity without crowding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 5m it stays in proportion with a single storey house, the canopy casts dappled rather than heavy shade, and the deciduous habit lets winter sun into the rooms behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Miami crepe myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always. Shade costs you flowers first and invites leaf disease second. This variety suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, most of the populated parts of the country. As one of the \u003cem\u003eindica\u003c\/em\u003e crossed with \u003cem\u003efauriei\u003c\/em\u003e hybrids, it resists the powdery mildew that spoils older crepe myrtles in humid weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable, including poor ground, provided it drains. Improve heavy clay with compost and plant slightly proud of the surrounding soil level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then it manages on much less. A drink during a long dry spell extends the flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed with a complete fertiliser in early spring as the leaves break. Prune in late winter while the tree is bare, removing crossing branches and thin twiggy growth and lifting the lower limbs to show the bark. Do not cut every branch back to stumps, which produces whippy growth and ruins the shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: tube, 200mm in packs of six, 300mm and 500mm. Tubes and 200mm packs are the affordable way to line a driveway, and they grow quickly once established. The 300mm pot suits a single garden tree, and the 500mm arrives with a formed trunk and the start of a canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. This tree is deciduous, so a plant delivered in winter arrives leafless and dormant, which is normal and in fact the ideal time to plant. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003eCompare every crepe myrtle colour and size\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eBrowse flowering and shade trees\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\u003eWhen does it flower and for how long?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom early summer into autumn in most gardens, with the heaviest flush in the hottest weeks. Removing spent flower heads often brings on a second lighter flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMy tree arrived with no leaves. Is it dead?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost certainly not. Crepe myrtles are deciduous and drop everything over winter. Scratch the bark with a thumbnail: green underneath means the plant is dormant and healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it smaller than 5m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, within reason. Annual winter pruning holds it around 3m to 4m. Cutting harder spoils the branch structure and bark display that make the tree worth having.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51640393957695,"sku":"LAG-SPP-MIA-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100316418367,"sku":"LAG-SPP-MIA-140MM-P10","price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140118696255,"sku":"LAG-SPP-MIA-200MM-P6","price":195.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44837491736895,"sku":"LAG-SPP-MIA-300MM","price":68.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":44793036505407,"sku":"LAG-SPP-MIA-500MM","price":343.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100316385599,"sku":"LAG-SPP-MIA-100L","price":935.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Miami-Crepe-Myrtle-Lagerstroemia-Miami.png?v=1766222395"},{"product_id":"jazzie-tibouchina-tibouchina-jazzie","title":"Jazzie Tibouchina - Tibouchina 'Jazzie'","description":"\u003cp\u003eJazzie Tibouchina (\u003cem\u003eTibouchina\u003c\/em\u003e 'Jazzie') is the compact lasiandra for gardens that cannot house a 4m Alstonville. It settles at about 2m tall and 1.5m wide, then covers itself in deep purple flowers as the weather cools in autumn. Small footprint, heavy seasonal display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple flowers when little else is going.\u003c\/strong\u003e The main show lands in autumn, between the summer perennials and the winter camellias.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely small.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 2m by 1.5m it fits a courtyard bed or a large pot without an annual hacking back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and humid gardens suit it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant and comfortable in humidity, where many flowering shrubs mark and spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees and butterflies work the flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A useful pollinator plant when other forage is thinning out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e One prune straight after flowering, a feed in spring, and that is the year.\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 A pot 400mm or wider holds it, and in a container it sits nearer 1.5m. Shelter it from strong wind, which shreds the petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant near an entry earns its space on the autumn display alone, and it will not shade out its neighbours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow flowering hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row for a hedge of about 1.5m to 2m. Be clear on what you are getting: a flowering divider, not the solid wall a lilly pilly gives you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Jazzie Tibouchina in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering, though it takes part shade and wants afternoon protection in hot inland gardens. It belongs in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. Frost tender is the honest label: a cold snap browns the growth, so the tablelands, cold inland districts and frosty southern gardens should pot it and move it under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic, well drained, improved with organic matter. Mound the bed on heavy clay, because cold wet soil through winter kills a tibouchina more often than the cold itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the water steady while it establishes, twice a week through the first summer, and never let a potted plant dry right out in flower. An azalea and camellia fertiliser in early spring and again after flowering suits its taste for acid soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune straight after the autumn flowers finish, taking up to a third off and shortening long whippy growth. Leave it later and you cut away next season's flowering wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo sizes are grown: tube stock, and established plants in 200mm pots sold in packs of six. Tubes are young, usually a single stem under 30cm, and they catch up quickly in warm weather. The 200mm plants are branched and closer to garden ready, the size to choose if you want flowers in the first autumn after planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTibouchina foliage is soft, so a few tired leaves after transit are normal rather than a fault. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect roots to take hold in two to three weeks in the growing season, then steady growth, 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 our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-secrets-to-growing-australia-s-purple-gem-alstonville-tibouchina\"\u003eguide to growing tibouchina\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tibouchina-kathleen-tibouchina-kathleen\"\u003eTibouchina 'Kathleen'\u003c\/a\u003e, the same size in soft pink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eflowering shrubs and trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee what else suits \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003ea small garden or courtyard\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Jazzie Tibouchina actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 2m tall and 1.5m wide in the ground, and less in a pot. It is a compact selection, so it holds that size without the hard annual cutback a taller lasiandra needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in a genuinely cold garden. It is frost tender, so in cold districts keep it potted and move it under eaves or into a glasshouse for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it on a balcony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, one of its best uses. Use a pot at least 400mm wide with a free draining acidic mix, and site it out of the strongest wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44956453863743,"sku":"TIB-SPP-JAZ-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100317565247,"sku":"TIB-SPP-JAZ-140MM-P10","price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140119187775,"sku":"TIB-SPP-JAZ-200MM-P6","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Jazzie-Tibouchina-Tibouchina-Jazzie.png?v=1766222422"},{"product_id":"jennifer-susan-camellia-camellia-sasanqua-jennifer-susan","title":"Jennifer Susan Camellia - Camellia sasanqua 'Jennifer Susan'","description":"\u003cp\u003eJennifer Susan Camellia (\u003cem\u003eCamellia sasanqua\u003c\/em\u003e 'Jennifer Susan') earns its place twice over: soft pink flowers when little else is blooming, on a dense evergreen shrub that hedges beautifully. It grows to about 2.5m tall and 2m wide, takes more sun than most camellias, and planted 1m apart it closes into a flowering privacy screen. It is also safe around cats and dogs, which few flowering hedges can claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers in the quiet months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sasanqua camellias bloom from autumn into winter, so this hedge performs exactly when the rest of the garden has finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense enough to hedge properly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy evergreen foliage from the ground up makes a genuine screen, not just a flowering shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes sun and coastal wind.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the shade loving japonica camellias, sasanquas handle open positions, wind and salt spray, a toughness rare in this family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can line the fence of the dog's yard without a second thought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds the winter garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies work the flowers on mild days when little else is on offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row for a dense hedge between 1.5m and 2.5m. It responds so well to trimming that formal shapes are easy to hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Left natural it makes a graceful arching shrub, or it can be espaliered flat against a wall where space is tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 500mm pot suits it for years, bringing autumn flowers to balconies and courtyards, and the compact roots are safe near paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Jennifer Susan Camellia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade in cool temperate, warm temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean climates. It is frost hardy, comfortable in humidity and tolerant of coastal exposure, which covers most Australian gardens south of the tropics. In hot inland districts, afternoon shade keeps the flowers at their best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic, free draining soil enriched with compost. Camellias resent lime and waterlogging in equal measure, so on alkaline or heavy ground use a raised bed or a pot with camellia mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week for the first summer, then weekly in dry spells. Feed with camellia and azalea fertiliser after flowering, and mulch to keep the shallow roots cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim immediately after flowering, before spring growth begins, and the plant sets next year's buds on the new growth. Sheared regularly it thickens into a wall of foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Jennifer Susan from inexpensive tube stock through 300mm and 400mm pots to advanced 45L, 100L and occasionally 500L specimens, with the 200mm and 250mm sizes sold in multi plant packs priced for hedging runs. Tubes take three to four seasons to become a hedge; the 400mm and larger sizes arrive dense and often already budded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamellias travel well, though a few dropped buds in transit is normal. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-everything-about-camellia-bushes\"\u003eEverything to know about camellia bushes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camellias\"\u003eBrowse the full camellia 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=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eMore plants safe for pets\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. That spacing gives a solid flowering hedge within a few seasons while leaving each plant room to develop a strong base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom autumn into early winter, with the heaviest display in mid autumn. The show runs for weeks because buds open in succession rather than all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it grow in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Sasanquas are the sun tolerant side of the camellia family, and this variety flowers best with at least half a day of sun. Only in hot inland areas is afternoon protection worth providing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Camellias are not toxic to cats or dogs, so spent flowers dropped on the lawn are a clean up job rather than a worry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51640340545855,"sku":"CAM-SAS-JENSUS-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100319531327,"sku":"CAM-SAS-JENSUS-140MM-P10","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140120432959,"sku":"CAM-SAS-JENSUS-200MM-P6","price":260.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140120400191,"sku":"CAM-SAS-JENSUS-300MM","price":163.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140120498495,"sku":"CAM-SAS-JENSUS-400MM","price":478.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100319465791,"sku":"CAM-SAS-JENSUS-500MM","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51648085000511,"sku":"CAM-SAS-JENSUS-100L","price":1043.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100319596863,"sku":"CAM-SAS-JENSUS-150L","price":1500.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L (Backorder)","offer_id":45543374553407,"sku":"CAM-SAS-JENSUS-500L","price":2414.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Jennifer-Susan-Camellia-Camellia-sasanqua-Jennifer-Susan.png?v=1766222490"},{"product_id":"lilliane-grevillea-grevillea-lilliane","title":"Lilliane Grevillea - Grevillea 'Lilliane'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLilliane Grevillea (\u003cem\u003eGrevillea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lilliane') is a compact spreading native that flowers for most of the year and asks almost nothing in return. It grows to about 80cm tall and spreads to 1.5m, so it covers ground without ever needing to be cut back off a path. Soft pink and cream spider flowers appear in waves from late winter through to autumn, and honeyeaters work them constantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers for most of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink and cream spider flowers from late winter into autumn, rather than one short burst in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds arrive within weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar rich flowers close to ground level bring honeyeaters in, and the fine foliage gives small birds cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow and wide, not tall and leggy.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 80cm by 1.5m it fills a bed or a rockery without blocking a view or needing constant shaping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for hard positions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, comfortable in poor soil and tolerant of coastal salt, so hot verges and dry banks suit it.\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 in a staggered grid. At that spacing the plants knit into a continuous low cover by the second season, which suppresses weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row at 1m along a driveway or path gives a soft flowering edge at knee height that never needs clipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spreading habit drapes over rock and holds soil on a bank, and the sharp drainage of a rockery is what a grevillea wants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lilliane Grevillea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, and plenty of it. Shade produces sparse flowering and open straggly growth. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, and established plants are frost hardy. In humid subtropical gardens give it the most open, airy position you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage is the one thing it insists on. Sandy, gravelly and poor soils are ideal. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound at least 200mm above the surrounding level and do not add compost to the backfill, since rich wet soil rots the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer only, then let it dry between drinks. Overwatering an established plant kills more grevilleas than drought does. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring if at all, because standard fertilisers carry enough phosphorus to damage the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly after the main flush, taking off spent flowers and roughly a third of the new growth. Do not cut back into bare old wood, because grevilleas are reluctant to reshoot from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in one size, 140mm pots in packs of ten, which is how a spreading groundcover is normally bought. Ten plants at 1m spacing cover roughly 10 square metres. Each arrives young and bushy, usually 15cm to 25cm across, with a well developed root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrevilleas travel well because the foliage is fine and holds little water. Tip prune lightly at planting, water through the first summer, and expect the plants to meet by the end of the second season. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, 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\/top-bird-attracting-native-plants-for-australian-gardens\"\u003eTop bird attracting native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grevilleas\"\u003eCompare the full grevillea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants suited to rockeries and dry slopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ground-covers-for-low-maintenance-gardens\"\u003eLow maintenance groundcovers\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 to cover an area?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1m spacing you need one plant per square metre, so a pack of ten covers about 10 square metres. Stretch the spacing to 1.2m on a large bank if you can wait an extra season for cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did my last grevillea die?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always drainage or fertiliser. Grevilleas rot in soil that stays wet, and standard fertilisers carry too much phosphorus for them. Mound plant on clay, water sparingly once established, and use a native specific feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heaviest flush runs from late winter into spring, with lighter flowering continuing through summer and into autumn. In warm gardens you will rarely see it completely without flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44837432459583,"sku":"GRE-SPP-LIL-140MM-P10","price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Lilliane-Grevillea-Grevillea-Lilliane.png?v=1766222508"},{"product_id":"acoma-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-acoma","title":"Acoma Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Acoma'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcoma Crepe Myrtle (\u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003efauriei\u003c\/em\u003e 'Acoma') is the crepe myrtle for gardens with no room for a crepe myrtle. It settles at about 3m tall and 3m wide, one of the smallest in the group, and holds its branches in a low arching sweep instead of the stiff upright vase most people picture. From early summer into autumn the branch tips fill with crinkled white flower heads. The roots are well behaved, so it can sit near a path or a courtyard wall without causing trouble later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely small.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 3m by 3m, roughly half the spread of a Natchez. It fits a front garden or a large pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite flowers through the hottest months.\u003c\/strong\u003e The display runs from early summer into early autumn, when most gardens have gone quiet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA weeping shape you rarely get this small.\u003c\/strong\u003e Arching branches give it movement, and the flowers hang at eye level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour seasons of interest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer flowers, autumn leaf colour, then smooth mottled trunks on bare winter branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet safe, bee friendly, non-invasive roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, and safe to plant near paving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose this one when the space is 4m wide, not 10m. It still reads as a proper feature tree, and because it is deciduous it lets the winter light back in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepeated along a fence or drive.\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants 2.5m to 3m apart so each canopy reaches full width and the weeping habit stays visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a 400mm pot or a half barrel. Expect closer to 2m than 3m, which suits a balcony or a courtyard corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Acoma Crepe Myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, all day if possible, because flowering falls away in shade. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens and is frost hardy, so Canberra, Adelaide and the tablelands are fair ground. In the humid tropics flowering is unreliable and mildew persistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerant of poor soil, not of wet feet. On clay, plant on a raised mound. Mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e A deep soak weekly through the first two summers, after which it is genuinely drought tolerant. One complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter while it is bare. Thin the centre, remove crossing wood, and resist cutting every branch back to a stub. Flowers form on new spring growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in seven sizes: tube stock, 200mm packs of six, 250mm packs of three, single 300mm and 400mm pots, then 45L and 100L. The small sizes suit a repeated planting, since crepe myrtles establish fast. The 45L and 100L plants arrive with real trunk calliper and a formed head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is deciduous, so plants sent between late autumn and early spring arrive bare. That looks alarming and is completely normal, and buds break once the soil warms. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/crepe-myrtle-care-guide\"\u003eHow to plant, prune and feed a crepe myrtle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003eCompare every crepe myrtle we grow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eBrowse flowering trees for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Acoma actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 3m tall and 3m wide in an open garden, over roughly eight to ten years. In a pot, or in a cooler southern garden, it usually stops nearer 2m to 2.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower in a cool climate garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, given full sun. Flowering starts later than it does further north and the season is shorter, but the display is reliable through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A 400mm pot with free draining mix will hold one for years. Water more often than a garden plant, feed each spring, and root prune every three or four years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51640398807359,"sku":"LAG-SPP-ACO-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100331163967,"sku":"LAG-SPP-ACO-140MM-P10","price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140121710911,"sku":"LAG-SPP-ACO-200MM-P6","price":202.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":51654959202623,"sku":"LAG-SPP-ACO-300MM","price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44965675041087,"sku":"LAG-SPP-ACO-400MM","price":316.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100331131199,"sku":"LAG-SPP-ACO-500MM","price":594.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":50604308365631,"sku":"LAG-SPP-ACO-100L","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100331065663,"sku":"LAG-SPP-ACO-150L","price":1210.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Acoma-Crepe-Myrtle-Lagerstroemia-Acoma_3ecc0380.png?v=1768455158"},{"product_id":"twin-flowered-agave-agave-geminiflora","title":"Twin flowered Agave - Agave geminiflora","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwin Flowered Agave (\u003cem\u003eAgave geminiflora\u003c\/em\u003e) grows a dense sphere of hundreds of fine, flexible leaves rather than the broad armed blades most agaves carry. The rosette reaches about 0.8m tall and 0.9m wide, each dark green leaf edged with curling white threads that catch the light. It is the agave for tight spaces: sculptural in a pot, striking in a rockery, and unbothered by heat, salt or poor soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculpture, not just a succulent.\u003c\/strong\u003e The perfectly radial ball of fine leaves looks architectural from every angle and needs no companion planting to carry a space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFriendlier edges than most agaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves have no marginal teeth, just a slender point at the tip, so it is far easier to garden around than the big toothed species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrives on neglect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and content in poor soil, it asks for a drink only through long dry summers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA small, predictable footprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e At under a metre each way it fits courtyards, narrow beds and containers without ever staging a takeover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt laden wind that shreds soft foliage leaves this agave untouched.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set it where the silhouette reads clearly: among boulders, in gravel, or repeated down a dry bank in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A wide bowl or squat pot suits the radial form perfectly, and container growing keeps it portable for balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and low water gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It belongs in the waterwise palette, holding its structure through drought and sea wind that flatten leafier choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Twin Flowered Agave in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the tightest, most symmetrical rosette; light shade opens the form slightly. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid climates. It handles light frost only, so in cold inland and southern districts grow it in a pot and shift it under the eaves for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage is the only rule. Sandy, gravelly and poor soils are all fine; on clay, plant it in a raised mound or a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water to establish, then an occasional deep drink through the hottest months is all it wants. Keep it dry in winter. Feeding is close to unnecessary; a little slow release in spring at most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None. Pull the odd spent lower leaf away and it stays presentable for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow Twin Flowered Agave in seven sizes: tube stock, 140mm pots in a pack of 10, 200mm in a pack of 6, 250mm in a pack of 3, and single 300mm, 400mm and 500mm plants. Tubes and the multi-plant packs are the economical route for repeated plantings; a 400mm or 500mm plant is an instant sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing a succulent it travels exceptionally well. Plant it, water it in once, and let it settle. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-agave-varieties-for-your-garden\"\u003eTop agave varieties for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-agave-garden-ideas-for-easy-care-greenery\"\u003eAgave garden ideas for easy care planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eBrowse our succulent range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blue-glow-agave-agave-blue-glow\"\u003eAgave 'Blue Glow', a compact companion with coloured margins\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe near paths and pools?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafer than most agaves. The leaf edges carry no teeth, though each leaf ends in a fine point, so give it half a metre of clearance from where children play and it is an easy neighbour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. The odd light frost may mark leaf tips but the plant recovers; regular hard frosts will damage it, so cold district gardeners should keep it potted and protected in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it really get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan on 0.8m tall and 0.9m wide, though old rosettes creep a little beyond that. Growth is slow and steady, so it holds its space for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happens when it flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most agaves it flowers once, after many years, sending up a tall spike of paired yellow flowers. The flowering rosette then declines, which is natural rather than a fault, and it is a spectacle worth the wait.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44846379860287,"sku":"AGA-GEM-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140122300735,"sku":"AGA-GEM-140MM-P10","price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140122333503,"sku":"AGA-GEM-200MM-P6","price":348.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140122366271,"sku":"AGA-GEM-300MM","price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140122431807,"sku":"AGA-GEM-400MM","price":445.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140122399039,"sku":"AGA-GEM-500MM","price":990.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Twin-flowered-Agave-Agave-geminiflora.png?v=1766222521"},{"product_id":"singapore-white-frangipani-plumeria-obtusa","title":"Singapore White Frangipani - Plumeria obtusa","description":"\u003cp\u003eSingapore White Frangipani (\u003cem\u003ePlumeria obtusa\u003c\/em\u003e) is the frangipani that keeps its leaves. Where the common frangipani drops everything and stands bare for months, this one holds glossy dark green foliage all year in the tropics and most of it further south, and flowers pure white with a yellow throat across a long warm season. It reaches about 5m tall and 4m wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen, or close to it.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical gardens it stays fully clothed year round. In the subtropics it is semi deciduous and thins briefly rather than stripping bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume that carries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The scent is strongest in the evening and travels across a courtyard, so plant it beside a deck or a bedroom window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for poolside and coastal blocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, heat tolerant and comfortable in humidity, so reflected heat and salt laden wind do not mark it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e The thick stems store water, so it gets through a dry summer on very little help.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy is open enough to keep the water sunlit, and the plant shrugs off splash, salt and reflected heat. It does drop flowers, so expect to skim during a flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a feature, or in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it where the branch structure shows against a wall or the sky. It is slow and shallow rooted enough to live for years in a large container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Singapore White Frangipani in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, six hours or more. In shade it stretches, flowers poorly and holds fewer leaves. This is a tropical and subtropical plant and it is frost tender, so in cooler gardens it will not last a winter in open ground. Use a large pot in the warmest sheltered spot and move it under cover before the frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above all else. Sandy or gravelly ground is ideal, and on clay you must plant on a raised mound. Cold wet roots cause stem rot, which is what kills most frangipanis in this country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply through the warm months, then cut right back over winter. A fertiliser high in potassium and low in nitrogen in early spring and again at midsummer gives you flowers; heavy nitrogen gives you soft leafy growth instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and sap.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune only in the warm months, to shape or remove damaged wood. The milky sap is a skin and eye irritant, so wear gloves and eye protection, and keep cut ends away from children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in six sizes: a 200mm pack of six, then single 300mm, 400mm, 45L, 100L and 200L plants. The smaller sizes are young, with one or two branches, and take a few seasons to build a head. The 45L, 100L and 200L plants have a formed branch structure and flower much sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Some leaf drop in transit is normal. Expect a settling period of a few weeks, then new 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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/frangipani-varieties-choosing-the-perfect-blooms\"\u003eChoosing between frangipani varieties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eBrowse more poolside planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eCompare tropical plants for warm gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that thrive in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/plumeria-obtusa-white-frangipani-ex-ground\"\u003eField-grown Singapore White Frangipani in specimen sizes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really keep its leaves through winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn tropical gardens, yes. In the subtropics it is semi deciduous and thins out briefly in the coolest weeks, still a long way from the bare branches of a common frangipani.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a cool southern garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in open ground. It is frost tender and needs tropical or subtropical conditions. Outside those zones, use a large pot in a sheltered corner, move it under cover for winter and keep it nearly dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the sap a problem?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe milky sap irritates skin and eyes, so wear gloves when pruning and wash off any contact straight away. It is not a plant for a spot where animals or children chew foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":50617649332543,"sku":"PLU-OBT-200MM-P6","price":226.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":50617651822911,"sku":"PLU-OBT-300MM","price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44846475477311,"sku":"PLU-OBT-400MM","price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44846475510079,"sku":"PLU-OBT-100L","price":996.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":54140123283775,"sku":"PLU-OBT-200L","price":2681.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100336472383,"sku":"PLU-OBT-400L","price":5266.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Singapore-White-Frangipani-Plumeria-obtusa.png?v=1742472685"},{"product_id":"dwarf-date-palm-phoenix-roebelenii","title":"Dwarf Date Palm - Phoenix roebelenii","description":"\u003cp\u003eDwarf Date Palm (\u003cem\u003ePhoenix roebelenii\u003c\/em\u003e) gives you the look of a full sized date palm at a scale that fits a courtyard. It reaches about 2.5m tall and 2m wide, holding a tight crown of finely divided arching fronds on a single stout trunk. It is slow, tidy and drought tolerant once established, which is why it turns up beside so many pools and entries. One thing to know first: each frond carries sharp spines near its base, so position matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProper palm character in a small space.\u003c\/strong\u003e A recognisable trunk and a full crown at around 2.5m, rather than the height a true date palm would demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine, soft looking foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fronds are far more finely divided than most palms, which reads as delicate against a rendered wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes real heat and dry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and salt tolerant, so an inland summer or an exposed beachside courtyard suits it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent in a large pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow growth and a compact root system mean it can sit in the same container for many years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and paved areas.\u003c\/strong\u003e The crown throws dappled shade, the trunk stays slim, and there is no heavy leaf drop into the water. Keep it back from the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and entry planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A matched pair either side of a doorway or driveway works well, and a single specimen in a bed reads as a focal point without dominating it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 500mm or larger pot suits it long term, and its restrained size makes it one of the few palms that belongs in a narrow front garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Dwarf Date Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with full sun giving the fullest crown. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid or semi arid gardens, and it handles light frost only. In cool temperate and frost prone districts, keep it potted and move it under cover in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above all, with sand and sandy loam ideal. On clay, plant on a raised mound and work compost through the bed. Mulch 50mm 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 reduce. Plants in the ground need water only in prolonged dry spells, although pots need it far more often. Feed with a palm fertiliser in early spring and late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and handling.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove fronds only once they have browned off fully, and wear thick gloves and long sleeves. The spines at the base of each frond are stiff and sharp, and a puncture from them can become infected, so keep the palm clear of paths and play areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in seven sizes. Tube stock is the value option for a group planting if you are prepared to wait, since this is a slow palm. The 200mm pack of six suits a repeated planting, the 300mm and 400mm are the usual pot choices, and the 90L, 100L and 160L arrive with a formed trunk and full crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. A frond or two may be creased from transit, and the crown fills back out as new growth pushes through. 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\/golden-cane-palm-dypsis-lutescens\"\u003eGolden Cane Palm for clumping screens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lady-palm-rhapis-excelsa\"\u003eLady Palm for shaded positions\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\u003eAbout 2.5m tall and 2m wide in a garden, and it takes many years to get there. In a pot it stays smaller again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the spines a real problem?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are worth taking seriously. Each frond has stiff sharp spines near its base, so plant it away from paths and play areas, and wear gloves whenever you prune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Perth or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in frost free and lightly frosted parts of both, and it is well suited to hot dry summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51647789203775,"sku":"PHO-ROE-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100336996671,"sku":"PHO-ROE-140MM-P10","price":435.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140123447615,"sku":"PHO-ROE-200MM-P6","price":375.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140123414847,"sku":"PHO-ROE-300MM","price":205.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44971699503423,"sku":"PHO-ROE-400MM","price":590.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100336767295,"sku":"PHO-ROE-500MM","price":1567.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44971699536191,"sku":"PHO-ROE-100L","price":1567.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100337193279,"sku":"PHO-ROE-150L","price":6187.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"160L (Backorder)","offer_id":49618439733567,"sku":"PHO-ROE-160L","price":2475.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100337094975,"sku":"PHO-ROE-200L","price":2475.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"230L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100337226047,"sku":"PHO-ROE-230L","price":9075.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100336898367,"sku":"PHO-ROE-300L","price":6613.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100337127743,"sku":"PHO-ROE-400L","price":6613.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100336963903,"sku":"PHO-ROE-500L","price":9900.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750L","offer_id":55100336865599,"sku":"PHO-ROE-750L","price":7012.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100337160511,"sku":"PHO-ROE-1000L","price":9075.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Dwarf-Date-Palm-Phoenix-roebelenii.png?v=1766222541"},{"product_id":"rough-tree-fern-cyathea-australis","title":"Rough Tree Fern - Cyathea australis","description":"\u003cp\u003eRough Tree Fern (\u003cem\u003eCyathea australis\u003c\/em\u003e) is the hardiest of the Australian tree ferns and the one to plant for a rainforest canopy in a suburban garden. Given time it builds a trunk to about 5m with a crown spreading 3m across, though that takes fifteen years or more, so most gardens enjoy it at head height first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTougher than it looks.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles frost, wind, humidity and wet feet, a rare combination in a fern and the reason it succeeds where soft tree ferns sulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant rainforest structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single trunk with a 3m crown creates a canopy layer in one plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen, despite appearances.\u003c\/strong\u003e It holds its fronds year round, so the garden does not go bare in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt suits a shaded courtyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow growth and a narrow footprint make it one of the few canopy plants for a small garden or a large pot.\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 One fern in a shaded corner does more than a bed of shrubs. Underplant with clivias or native violet so the trunk stands clear as it gains height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall and shaded gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow side gardens, courtyards and the southern side of a house all suit it. Allow about 3m of clear width for the mature crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows well in a pot at least 500mm wide, the practical option on a shaded balcony, though a potted tree fern dries out far faster than one in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Rough Tree Fern in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade is ideal, with protection from hot afternoon sun and drying wind. Morning sun is fine; in full exposure the fronds bleach and crisp. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, and it is frost hardy once established, though young plants in a frost pocket want an overhead canopy at first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and moisture retentive, with plenty of compost or leaf litter. It tolerates wet feet, so a low damp part of the garden is an advantage. Mulch generously and never let the root zone bake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water is the whole game. Keep the soil moist, and in dry or windy weather water the trunk as well as the ground, because the fibrous trunk absorbs moisture directly. Liquid feed monthly through the warm months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut old brown fronds off close to the trunk once they have finished. Wear gloves and long sleeves: the fine hairs on the fronds and trunk irritate the skin of many people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in a 300mm pot and in packs of six 200mm plants. Both are young ferns with a crown of fronds and little or no visible trunk yet, which is what a tree fern looks like at this stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFerns dislike dry air in transit, so expect some frond edges to look tired on arrival. Cut off anything badly damaged, water thoroughly, and keep the plant in shade while it settles. New fronds usually unfurl within four to eight weeks in warm weather. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ferns-for-shady-areas\"\u003eferns for shady areas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/ideal-fern-environments-in-your-garden\"\u003ecreating the right environment for ferns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind companions in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eplants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast will it grow a trunk?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly. Around 20 to 30cm a year with steady moisture and shelter, which puts a 5m specimen at fifteen years or more. Nothing makes a tree fern quick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a pot 500mm or wider with good drainage and a rich mix. Potted plants stay smaller and need watering far more often, sometimes daily in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do the fronds make my skin itch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trunk and frond bases carry fine hairs that irritate skin on contact, which is what gives the rough tree fern its name. Wear gloves and long sleeves when pruning or planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100342862143,"sku":"CYA-AUS-140MM-P10","price":290.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44846609727807,"sku":"CYA-AUS-200MM-P6","price":435.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44846609760575,"sku":"CYA-AUS-300MM","price":141.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100342993215,"sku":"CYA-AUS-400MM","price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100342796607,"sku":"CYA-AUS-500MM","price":742.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Rough-Tree-Fern-Cyathea-australis.jpg?v=1741858387"},{"product_id":"grass-tree-xanthorrhoea-glauca","title":"Grass Tree - Xanthorrhoea glauca","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe grass tree reads as sculpture rather than greenery, and \u003cem\u003eXanthorrhoea glauca\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the more forgiving species to grow at home. It holds a dense fountain of fine blue-green foliage above a slowly thickening trunk, settling at roughly 2m tall and 2m wide over ten to fifteen years. Growth is measured in centimetres: the trunk gains one or two a year, which is why a good specimen costs what it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA true focal point.\u003c\/strong\u003e The arching skirt of narrow blue-grey leaves holds its shape all year and anchors a bed the way a rock does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerious drought tolerance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Built for the dry ridges of eastern Australia, it rides out long rainless spells once the roots are down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuited to most climates.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant and wind tolerant, it grows in subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds birds and insects.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature plants send up a tall spike of cream to white flowers that draws honeyeaters, native bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClose to no maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning, staking or spraying, and it copes with poor gravelly soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it as a feature. One plant in gravel mulch beside an entry, a pool surround or a courtyard corner does more than a bed of shrubs, and the foliage suits stone, render and steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockeries and dry slopes are a natural fit, and it lasts for years in a large container, which suits small gardens and balconies. In a bigger space, plant in threes or fives with 1.5m to 2m of clear ground around each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing grass trees in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, six hours or more, with sharp drainage. Sandy, gravelly and rocky soils are ideal. On heavy clay, plant on a mound at least 300mm high mixed with coarse sand or gravel. Wet feet kills this plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and food.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once a week through the first summer, then taper off; after the first year most gardens can rely on rainfall. Low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring for the first few years is all the feeding needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None required. Old leaves dry and form a skirt against the trunk, which is normal and protective. Trim it only for a cleaner outline; never cut into the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens are straightforward, and frost is no concern. In subtropical and humid summer areas, raise the planting position and keep mulch off the base to limit root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes run from tubestock and 140mm and 200mm packs through 400mm pots to advanced 175L and 500L specimens. Small grass trees arrive as a tuft of grassy leaves with no trunk yet: the trunk is built from decades of compacted leaf bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roots resent disturbance, so plant the root ball intact, without teasing it out. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-ultimate-low-maintenance-native-garden-your-step-by-step-australian-guide\"\u003eHow to build a low maintenance native garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse the full Australian natives range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eMore drought tolerant plants for dry gardens\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it actually grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly. Expect one or two centimetres of trunk a year, and about 2m tall and wide including foliage after ten to fifteen years. A larger pot size is the only shortcut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It comes from the ranges of eastern Australia and is frost hardy, so cool temperate gardens suit it. Winter waterlogging is a bigger risk than cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow one in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for many years. Use a wide, heavy pot with a free draining native or cactus mix, keep it in full sun, and step it up a size every few years rather than cutting roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to burn it to make it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Fire triggers flowering in the wild, but garden plants flower on their own once mature, usually in spring. It is irregular, so treat the spike as a bonus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":48309001748799,"sku":"XAN-GLA-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140125610303,"sku":"XAN-GLA-140MM-P10","price":435.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140125643071,"sku":"XAN-GLA-200MM-P6","price":544.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100346859839,"sku":"XAN-GLA-300MM","price":354.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":48309001814335,"sku":"XAN-GLA-400MM","price":1107.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100346925375,"sku":"XAN-GLA-500MM","price":3288.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100346958143,"sku":"XAN-GLA-100L","price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"175L (Backorder)","offer_id":51651835625791,"sku":"XAN-GLA-175L","price":2069.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"800mm","offer_id":55100347089215,"sku":"XAN-GLA-800MM","price":5447.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100346990911,"sku":"XAN-GLA-300L","price":6600.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100346794303,"sku":"XAN-GLA-400L","price":6600.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":51648169804095,"sku":"XAN-GLA-500L","price":9625.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500L","offer_id":55100347023679,"sku":"XAN-GLA-1500L","price":23375.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Grass-Tree-Xanthorrhoea-glauca_e4bca437.png?v=1768455245"},{"product_id":"small-leaf-tuckeroo-cupaniopsis-parvifolia","title":"Small Leaf Tuckeroo - Cupaniopsis parvifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall Leaf Tuckeroo (\u003cem\u003eCupaniopsis parvifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is the tuckeroo for gardens that cannot house the full sized species. It settles at about 5m tall and 3m wide, holds glossy compound foliage all year, and shrugs off salt air. The finer leaf gives it a tidier outline than the common tuckeroo, which matters when the tree stands three metres from a window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt screens without taking over.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 5m by 3m it fills the gap between a hedge and a shade tree, so a suburban block gets height without losing the yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal ready.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant and comfortable in humidity, so beachside and estuary gardens suit it where softer trees crisp at the edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay put.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive roots let you plant near paving, a pool surround or a boundary without watching for lifted concrete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, bird friendly and low fuss.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream flowers give way to seed capsules the birds work through, and an established tree is drought tolerant enough to ask for little beyond a trim.\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 2m apart in a single row for a dense screen. It holds its leaves through winter, so the screen works in the months you most want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and paved courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive roots and salt tolerance make it one of the safer trees near a pool shell. Leaf drop is gradual rather than seasonal, so skimming stays manageable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The modest footprint suits narrow side boundaries, and single specimens shape well as a feature near an entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Small Leaf Tuckeroo in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest canopy, and part shade is tolerated with looser growth. This is a tree for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It handles light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens should choose something hardier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy about type provided the drainage is real. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound and work compost through the bed first. Mulch 75mm deep and keep it clear of 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 taper off; after two seasons it copes with dry spells alone. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer keeps the foliage glossy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density low down, then trim a screen after the spring flush. To use it as a small shade tree instead, lift the lower limbs gradually over two or three years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown in advanced sizes only: 45L and 100L. Both arrive as established trees with real height and a formed canopy on day one, which is the point of buying at this size for a screen you want working within a season rather than three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a settling fortnight, then new growth within six weeks in warm weather, backed by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/tuckeroo-care-guide\"\u003etuckeroo care guide\u003c\/a\u003e for planting, feeding and pruning detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-4m-to-8m\"\u003e4m to 8m screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003esalt tolerant plants for coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo metres apart in a single row. Closer spacing does not close the gap faster, and it makes watering and feeding harder once the canopies knit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it stay smaller than a common tuckeroo?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. In cultivation it settles around 5m rather than the 10m the species reaches in habitat, and the smaller leaf keeps it in proportion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in Melbourne or Canberra?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably. It takes light frost only, so cold temperate and frost prone inland gardens sit outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe to plant near paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts roots are non-invasive, so a couple of metres from paving or a boundary is fine. Allow for the 3m mature width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100347613503,"sku":"CUP-PAR-200MM-P6","price":270.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44938286268735,"sku":"CUP-PAR-45L","price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":49584506798399,"sku":"CUP-PAR-100L","price":1045.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100347580735,"sku":"CUP-PAR-200L","price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Small-Leaf-Tuckeroo-Cupaniopsis-parvifolia.jpg?v=1741858422"},{"product_id":"little-leaf-phyllanthus-phyllanthus-minutiflora","title":"Little Leaf Phyllanthus - Phyllanthus minutiflora","description":"\u003cp\u003eLittle Leaf Phyllanthus (\u003cem\u003ePhyllanthus minutiflora\u003c\/em\u003e) is an Australian native shrub grown almost entirely for texture. It reaches about 60cm tall and 60cm wide, carrying masses of tiny leaves along fine arching stems, so it reads as a soft green cloud rather than a solid block of foliage. The flowers are minute and easy to miss, which is the point: this plant earns its place on form alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture no broadleaf shrub can give you.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiny, densely packed leaves make a fine surface that softens hard edges and paving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays genuinely small.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 60cm by 60cm it fits under a window or along a narrow path where a normal shrub would swamp everything.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumid summers and dry spells both suit it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Humidity tolerant and drought tolerant once established, low maintenance in the real sense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes a trim.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clip it and it thickens, so it works as a loose mound or a clean low hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart for a low hedge. At that spacing the plants knit into a continuous run rather than sitting as separate balls, and a light clip twice a year keeps the face flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 300mm to 400mm pot suits it, and containers let you move it under cover in a cold snap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as the middle layer between groundcovers and taller shrubs, doing the job a clipped box hedge would do in a cooler garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Little Leaf Phyllanthus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun through to partial shade, with partial shade giving the softest growth and full sun the densest. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It handles light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens should grow it in a pot that can be shifted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil is the main requirement. Work compost through the bed to hold a little moisture without holding water, then mulch 50mm to 75mm deep, clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate water while establishing, roughly twice a week through the first summer, then taper off as it becomes drought tolerant. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring is all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from the day you plant to build density from the base up, then trim lightly in early spring and after the summer flush. Growth is slow, so take a little at a time rather than cutting hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in two sizes, both sold as packs: a 140mm pack of ten and a 200mm pack of six, sized for the way this plant is used. Ten plants at 40cm spacing gives roughly a 4m run of low hedge, and six 200mm plants give about 2.4m from a more advanced start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants arrive bushy but young, and because growth is steady rather than fast, expect two seasons before a hedge run reads as continuous. Plants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing the right edging plants for a garden bed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eBrowse the full Australian native shrub 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=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003ePlants scaled for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a low hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants 40cm apart in a single row. That is close enough for the canopies to meet within two seasons, and far enough apart that each plant keeps its own root run and stays evenly fed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteadily rather than quickly. Plan on two seasons for a low hedge to close and reach its mature 60cm height, which is part of why it stays so tidy once it gets there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. It is happiest in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and a hard or repeated frost will damage it. 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Through the warm months it carries clusters of soft pink, sweetly scented blooms over glossy deep green leaves that hold through winter in warm gardens. For a pot, a courtyard or a tight poolside bed, this is the frangipani sized for the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrangipani perfume at 2m.\u003c\/strong\u003e All the fragrance of the big trees on a plant that never outgrows a small space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen good looks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the familiar deciduous frangipani, it keeps its rounded glossy leaves through winter in warm climates, so there is no bare stick season by the pool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for hard places.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat, humidity, salt air and dry spells once established all wash over it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A compact root system and a love of sharp drainage make it one of the most reliable flowering shrubs for containers.\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 A 400mm or wider pot on a sunny balcony, terrace or courtyard suits it for years. In cooler districts a pot also lets you shift it to shelter for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e It enjoys the reflected heat, shrugs off splash and salt, and being evergreen it does not shed a canopy into the water each autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and features.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it by a path, a gate or a seat, anywhere you pass close enough to catch the perfume on a warm evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Petite Pink Frangipani in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, at least six hours a day, brings the best flowering. It is reliable in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens but frost tender, so in cooler areas grow it in a pot against a warm north facing wall and move it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage is everything. Sandy soil is fine as it is; on clay, plant into a raised bed or mound. In pots use a coarse, free draining mix, never a moisture holding one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply, then let the soil dry between drinks; established plants in the ground are genuinely drought tolerant. Ease off through winter, especially in pots. Feed in spring and midsummer with a fertiliser higher in potassium to push flowers rather than leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rarely needed at this size. 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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\/frangipani-varieties-choosing-the-perfect-blooms\"\u003eFrangipani varieties: choosing the perfect blooms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eMore plants that thrive in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003ePlants for poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eBrowse the tropical plants range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size pot does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart at 400mm wide with generous drainage holes and a coarse mix. 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