{"title":"Climbers \u0026 Groundcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis combined range covers the two cheapest ways to fill a garden: groundcover plants that knit across bare soil and climbers that take a fence instead. Over 230 plants qualify, from no mow grass and native violet to star jasmine and bougainvillea. Decide which surface you are covering first, then filter by sun, foot traffic and climate. Most of these spread quickly, so a modest order covers serious ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePick the surface before the plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two halves of this range solve the same problem in different directions. Climbers dress a fence or wall while using almost no ground, and they are compared properly in the dedicated \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eclimbers collection\u003c\/a\u003e. The rest spread sideways to smother weeds, hold slopes and cool the soil. A few do both jobs: star jasmine climbs wires at 1m spacings or runs flat as a fragrant mat, and climbing fig will carpet a bank as readily as a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing groundcover plants for the spot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoot traffic first. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/no-mow-grass-zoysia-tenuifolia\"\u003eNo mow grass\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003eZoysia tenuifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) reads as lawn, takes regular walking and forms a soft undulating mat that rarely needs cutting. Kidney weed and white pratia handle light traffic and thrive between pavers, as does creeping thyme, which releases scent underfoot. For moist shade under trees, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/native-violet-viola-hederacea\"\u003enative violet\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003eViola hederacea\u003c\/em\u003e) is the reliable answer, spreading by runners and carrying edible white and purple flowers. For hot, dry and coastal ground, look to creeping boobialla, seaside daisy, silver carpet and blue chalk sticks, all content in poor soil on little water. One honest note: seaside daisy self seeds readily, so keep it away from bushland edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing and how many plants to order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15cm to 20cm apart.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dwarf mondo grass and kidney weed for a solid, permanent carpet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25cm to 30cm apart.\u003c\/strong\u003e White pratia, silver carpet, creeping thyme, native violet and no mow grass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40cm to 50cm apart.\u003c\/strong\u003e Seaside daisy, trailing silver dichondra (\u003cem\u003eDichondra argentea\u003c\/em\u003e), blue chalk sticks, liriope and Lime Tuff lomandra.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1m apart.\u003c\/strong\u003e Creeping boobialla and Cousin It, each spreading 1m to 2m wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo estimate numbers, divide the bed area by the spacing squared: at 30cm spacing a square metre takes about eleven plants, at 50cm it takes four. Tubestock makes large carpets affordable and catches up faster than most people expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting a living carpet established\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeed thoroughly before planting, because nothing here outcompetes established weeds in its first months. Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, mulch the gaps until the plants meet, and trim runners back from paths once cover closes. Most of this range is genuinely low maintenance after year one; the first season of weeding is the whole game. For shaded ground, our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003ethe best shade groundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e narrows the list further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich of these can replace a lawn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo mow grass is the closest swap: walkable, pet friendly and holding at about 10cm high. Kidney weed suits shadier yards with light traffic. Neither takes the daily hammering of a dog run the way turf does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat covers a slope or retaining wall fastest?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreeping boobialla is the quick native answer, spreading up to 2m per plant from 1m spacings. Cousin It pours over wall edges, and the trailing silver dichondra cascades more than a metre from the top of a wall or a tall pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich options are pet friendly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo mow grass, kidney weed, native violet, creeping thyme, seaside daisy, silver carpet and Evergreen Giant liriope all carry our Pet Friendly flag. Blue chalk sticks and creeping boobialla do not, so plant them out of reach of a determined chewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does delivery work for a big groundcover order?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and no minimum order. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. The standalone \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003egroundcover collection\u003c\/a\u003e shows the carpet half of this range on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fruit-salad-plant-monstera-deliciosa","title":"Fruit Salad Plant - Monstera deliciosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eFruit Salad Plant (\u003cem\u003eMonstera deliciosa\u003c\/em\u003e) earns its place on leaf size alone. Mature leaves are broad, deeply cut and full of holes, and one well grown plant fills a corner the way nothing else in the same pot size can. Given a stake or moss pole it climbs to around 3m and spreads about 2m, and outdoors in a frost free garden it keeps going higher wherever it finds something to hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves that do the work of furniture.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single mature leaf can span half a metre, so three or four of them change the feel of a room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e It forgives a missed watering and accepts a range of light levels without sulking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a warm season with good light it puts out a new leaf every few weeks, each larger than the last.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit that explains the name.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens the fully ripe fruit tastes of pineapple and banana, though indoor plants rarely fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light near a window it never gets baked by. Direct midday sun through glass scorches the leaves; deep shade gives small leaves with no splits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots on balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Under a roof line or pergola it gets the filtered light and shelter it wants, and a container keeps the size in check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e In frost free gardens it grows in the ground under a tree or against a shaded wall, where leaves get far larger than they do inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Monstera deliciosa in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and indirect is the rule. Young plants carry entire heart shaped leaves, and the famous splits appear only as the plant matures and climbs. Give it a pole and enough light and the splitting follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is frost tender and happy with heat and humidity. In Darwin, Brisbane, Perth and coastal Sydney it grows outdoors all year. In Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Hobart it is an indoor plant brought under cover before the first frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the top three to five centimetres of mix dry, then water thoroughly and empty the saucer. Less water in winter, and a liquid feed every four weeks in spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotting and support.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a free draining premium mix and step up a pot size every two years. Tie the climbing stem to a moss pole as it grows, and wipe the leaves clean every few weeks: dust on a leaf that size cuts the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in six sizes, from tube stock to 400mm. Tubes, the 140mm pack of ten and the 200mm pack of six arrive as young plants with solid, unsplit leaves, which is normal and not a fault. The 250mm pack of three and the 300mm plants usually show the first fenestrations, and 400mm plants arrive with several large split leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Give it a fortnight to settle, then expect a new leaf within four to six weeks in warm weather. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse indoor plants for Australian homes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/weeping-fig-ficus-benjamina\"\u003eWeeping Fig, another large indoor feature plant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a bed for outdoor planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does my plant have no holes in the leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is either young or short of light. Splits develop as the plant matures and climbs, so give it a moss pole and more light and the next leaves should come through cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Every part except the fully ripe fruit contains calcium oxalate, which is toxic to pets and irritating to the mouth if chewed. Keep it away from pets and small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot through winter. It is frost tender, so keep it indoors or on a protected verandah once the cold sets in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643704607039,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140103229759,"sku":null,"price":238.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100274737471,"sku":null,"price":1350.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140103196991,"sku":null,"price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140103164223,"sku":null,"price":296.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140103131455,"sku":null,"price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44712457437503,"sku":"QLD","price":574.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Fruit-Salad-Plant-Monstera-deliciosa_9e253a82.jpg?v=1742471625"},{"product_id":"narrow-chalk-sticks-senecio-senecio-talinoides","title":"Narrow Chalk Sticks Senecio - Senecio talinoides","description":"\u003cp\u003eNarrow Chalk Sticks (\u003cem\u003eSenecio talinoides\u003c\/em\u003e subsp. \u003cem\u003emandraliscae\u003c\/em\u003e) is the blue grey succulent groundcover landscape designers keep coming back to. It grows to about 400mm tall and spreads to 800mm, sending up dense fingers of chalky blue foliage that hold their colour all year. It is drought hardy, salt hardy and almost impossible to kill in a sunny, well drained spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that does not fade.\u003c\/strong\u003e The powdery blue grey foliage is constant through every season, a reliable contrast against green planting and pale gravel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt survives real neglect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and happy in poor soil, so it holds up on the hot dry edges where nothing else looks good.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, so exposed beachside beds and windy foreshore gardens suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow, spreading and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Under 400mm tall with a neat habit, so it never needs cutting back off a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost no maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No feeding, minimal watering, and a light tidy once a year is the entire routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart for a spreading carpet. At that spacing the fingers knit into continuous cover within a season or two in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries, walls and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage between rocks is exactly what it wants, and the blue foliage spilling over a wall edge is the classic use. In a container it works as a low skirt around a taller succulent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing narrow chalk sticks in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the strongest blue colour and tightest growth, while shade turns it green and floppy. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, and takes light frost only, so cold southern gardens are better off growing it in a pot that can shift under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage is the only thing that really matters, and sandy, gravelly or rocky soils are ideal. On clay, plant on a raised mound and mulch with gravel rather than bark, since damp organic mulch against the stems invites rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water it in at planting, then weekly for the first month, and after that only in extended dry weather. It stores its own water and drowns far more easily than it dries out. Fertiliser is unnecessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim back any stems that lift or sprawl, and cut the planting back by about a third in early spring if it has gone leggy. Every trimmed piece strikes readily as a cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold in one size, 120mm pots in packs of ten, currently on backorder and dispatched with the next crop. Ten plants at 40cm spacing cover a little over 1.5 square metres, so work out your area before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucculents are among the best travellers we send, though the waxy blue bloom rubs off where plants touch packaging and takes a few weeks of new growth to return. Leave them somewhere bright for a few days before planting. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-blue-chalksticks-a-guide-for-thriving-plants\"\u003eA grower's guide to blue chalksticks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\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\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants suited to rockeries and dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant 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 to cover an area?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 40cm spacing you need roughly six plants per square metre. A pack of ten covers a little over 1.5 square metres, a useful drift in a rockery or along a wall top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Senecio species are toxic if eaten, so keep it out of runs and yards where a pet grazes on plants. Most animals leave the bitter waxy foliage alone, but it is not a plant to rely on that with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my planting gone green and floppy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo much shade, too much water or too much fertiliser, and often all three. Move it to full sun, cut the watering back, and trim the leggy growth in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"120mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":44129463206207,"sku":"QLD","price":289.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100276244799,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Narrow-Chalk-Sticks-Senecio-Senecio-talinoides.jpg?v=1741857742"},{"product_id":"no-mow-grass-zoysia-tenuifolia","title":"No Mow Grass - Zoysia tenuifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo Mow Grass (\u003cem\u003eZoysia tenuifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is the closest thing to a lawn you never have to cut. Rather than standing upright it grows as a fine, soft mat about 100mm deep that folds into low undulating mounds, so the surface reads as a green cushion instead of a mown sward. Each plant creeps outward on runners to cover roughly a metre, and planted 30cm apart it knits into continuous cover in a season or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe mower can go.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 100mm it never needs cutting to look right. An occasional trim is a choice, not a chore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little water once it is away.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and untroubled by poor soil, so it suits gardens under water restrictions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft underfoot.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine leaf makes a pleasant surface to sit on, unlike a coarse running lawn grass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalt and coastal tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles salt spray and sandy ground, which is why it turns up around pools and beach houses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLawn alternative and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart in a grid for quick full coverage. Wider spacing costs less but you carry more weeding while the runners close the gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance and a low, clean habit make it a good pool surround, and it does not throw clippings into the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries, slopes and paving joints.\u003c\/strong\u003e The mounding habit looks intentional draped over rock or falling down a bank, and it takes light foot traffic between pavers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing No Mow Grass in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light part shade; dense shade thins it and lets weeds in. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, so most of coastal Australia and the milder inland. It handles light frost only, so in cold districts expect it to brown off over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and preparation.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with poor and sandy ground but it must drain. Prepare the whole area rather than individual holes: strip out existing weeds and grass, cultivate the top 100mm and rake level. Weed competition during establishment is the main reason a planting fails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water daily for the first fortnight, then every second or third day through the first summer while the runners spread. After that it needs water only in extended dry weather. A light slow release fertiliser in early spring and late summer keeps the colour up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne honest warning.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is not a wear grass. A busy dog and a summer of backyard cricket will thin it, so keep a small conventional lawn for play and use no mow grass everywhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in five formats: tube stock, 140mm pots in packs of ten, 175mm and 200mm pots in packs of six, and 330mm tiles. Tubes and the 140mm packs are the economical way to cover a large area and are what most customers order. The 330mm tiles are ready made turf squares for an instant patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or early autumn while the soil is warm. Plants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/no-mow-grass-the-perfect-ground-cover-for-your-landscape\"\u003eNo mow grass and lawn alternatives explained\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers-groundcover\"\u003eBrowse climbers and groundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-ground-cover-options-for-in-between-steppers-easy-low-maintenance-choices\"\u003eGroundcovers for planting between pavers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-prepare-the-soil-for-planting-tips-tricks\"\u003ePreparing your soil before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need per square metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 30cm spacing, about eleven plants per square metre. A 20 square metre area takes roughly 220 plants, or 22 packs of ten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it covers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne to two growing seasons at 30cm spacing, faster in a warm summer with regular water. Keeping weeds out during that first year makes more difference than anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I ever have to mow it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Some gardeners run a mower over it once a year on the highest setting to flatten the mounds, but that is a matter of taste. Left alone it stays around 100mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51647904809279,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100280176959,"sku":null,"price":104.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140105490751,"sku":null,"price":145.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"175mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140105556287,"sku":null,"price":125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140105523519,"sku":null,"price":149.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100280340799,"sku":null,"price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100280242495,"sku":null,"price":92.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm Tile","offer_id":44340735639871,"sku":"QLD","price":74.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/No-Mow-Grass-Zoysia-tenuifolia.png?v=1742471753"},{"product_id":"river-garden-white-agapanthus-agapanthus-river-garden-white","title":"River Garden White Agapanthus - Agapanthus 'River Garden White'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRiver Garden White Agapanthus (\u003cem\u003eAgapanthus\u003c\/em\u003e 'River Garden White') is the edging plant for a driveway, a coastal fence line or any long bed you would rather not fuss over. It forms a strappy clump about 80cm tall and 60cm wide, topped through summer with clean white globes on straight stems. Once established it copes with drought, heat, salt spray and frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite reads cleanly at a distance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue agapanthus disappears into a green bed from the street, while the white globes hold their shape and lift a dark border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt survives what most perennials will not.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant and salt tolerant, so it handles a hot driveway strip or an exposed coastal block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructure all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The strappy foliage holds the edge of a bed through winter, long after the flowers are done.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees and butterflies work it hard.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each globe carries dozens of small trumpets, open for weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart for a continuous run. At that spacing the clumps knit into an unbroken band within two seasons and there is no bare soil left to weed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and heat tolerance make it one of the few plants that looks presentable along a hot concrete edge or a beachside fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It flowers better slightly root bound, so a 400mm pot carries a clump for years on little more than a feed each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing River Garden White Agapanthus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the most flower spikes. It performs across warm temperate, cool temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens, and is frost hardy in cold southern districts, where the foliage looks tired by late winter before shooting again in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost any soil that drains. Heavy clay that stays wet through winter will rot the crowns, so raise the bed or work coarse compost through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. A handful of complete fertiliser in early spring is enough for a season of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spent stems at the base once flowering finishes, both for tidiness and to stop seed setting. Divide congested clumps every four or five years in autumn or early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety.\u003c\/strong\u003e The sap irritates skin, so wear gloves when dividing or cutting back, and the plant is toxic if eaten. Think twice if small children or foliage chewing pets use the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold in 140mm pots in packs of ten and 200mm pots in packs of six, which suits the way it is normally used: in numbers, along a run. Each plant arrives as an established young clump rather than a single fan, and it usually will not flower in its first season while the roots take hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a full display from the second summer and a solid band by the third. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/agapanthus\"\u003eagapanthus range\u003c\/a\u003e to compare colours and heights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003echoosing edging plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003esalt tolerant plants for coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare options for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003emass planting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants 40cm apart for a continuous mass planting or border. For individual clumps with space between them, 60cm suits better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough summer, with the main flush from December to February, a little earlier in subtropical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it set seed and spread?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can if spent heads are left on. Cut the stems at the base as soon as flowering finishes and the problem does not arise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Agapanthus is toxic if eaten and the sap irritates skin, so choose something else if you have a dog that chews plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44194189115711,"sku":"QLD","price":210.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44760412979519,"sku":"QLD","price":252.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/River-Garden-White-Agapanthus-Agapanthus-River-Garden-White.jpg?v=1741857794"},{"product_id":"dwarf-mondo-grass-ophiopogon-japonicus-nana","title":"Dwarf Mondo Grass - Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDwarf Mondo Grass (\u003cem\u003eOphiopogon japonicus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Nana') is the neatest living carpet we sell, holding at roughly 10cm high and 20cm across and never needing a mow. It is not a true grass but a small clumping lily, which is why it stays dense and tidy instead of running through the garden. Planted 15cm apart it knits into a solid dark green mat under trees, between pavers and along a path edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA lawn alternative you never mow.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 10cm tall it stays even on its own, so shaded strips where turf thins out finally look finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays where you put it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clumping rather than running, so it will not invade beds or creep next door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits almost any Australian climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles the dry shade under established trees, which defeats most groundcovers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No mowing, no staking, no deadheading. A tidy up every few years is the whole job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 15cm apart for a solid carpet, which closes over in two growing seasons. Stretch to 20cm on a large area if you are happy to wait an extra season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row at 15cm centres gives a crisp green kerb along a path or driveway that holds its line without clipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetween pavers and in rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes light foot traffic in stepper joints and softens the gaps between rocks without swallowing them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Dwarf Mondo Grass in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade is ideal and full shade is fine. It takes full sun in cool and warm temperate gardens with reliable moisture, but in the tropics, subtropics and hot inland areas afternoon sun bleaches the leaves yellow. It suits tropical through to cool temperate zones and is frost hardy in the south.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable garden soil that drains. Fork compost through the top 100mm before planting, since a groundcover this low is hard to improve later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it damp for the first two months while roots take hold, then it becomes properly drought tolerant. A light dose of slow release fertiliser each spring keeps the colour deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None required. Every three or four years, shear an established planting back by half in early spring to refresh it and divide overcrowded clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in two sizes: tubes, and 140mm pots in packs of ten. Tubes are the sensible choice for large areas because the price per plant is low and mondo establishes readily from small stock. The 140mm packs give bigger clumps that read as a finished planting much sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe honest with yourself about the timeline. This is a slow growing plant, and a tube planting takes two to three seasons to close into a true carpet, so weed diligently in the meantime. 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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/know-mondo-grass\"\u003eEverything worth knowing about mondo grass\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the full groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eCompare groundcovers for shaded areas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003eSee more grasses and strappy leaf plants\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 15cm spacing you need about 44 plants per square metre for a solid carpet. At 20cm spacing that drops to roughly 25 per square metre, which costs less but takes an extra season to close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I walk on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt handles occasional foot traffic, which is why it works well between steppers. It is not a substitute for turf in a play area, and constant traffic will wear bare patches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in deep shade under a tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is one of the better options for dry shade. Growth is slower there, so plant at 15cm and water through the first two summers while it competes with tree roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44194410987839,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100280996159,"sku":null,"price":164.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140105982271,"sku":null,"price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Dwarf-Mondo-Grass-Ophiopogon-japonicus-Nana.png?v=1742471777"},{"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":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100293120319,"sku":null,"price":116.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140109979967,"sku":null,"price":180.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140110012735,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm Tiles","offer_id":44340758970687,"sku":"QLD","price":96.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Native-Violet-Viola-hederacea.png?v=1742471979"},{"product_id":"white-pratia-pratia-pedunculata","title":"White Pratia - Pratia pedunculata","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Pratia (\u003cem\u003eLobelia pedunculata\u003c\/em\u003e, still widely sold as Pratia pedunculata) is a flat, creeping native that carpets the ground at 5cm tall, each plant spreading to a metre across. Through the warmer months the fine green mat is sprinkled with small white star flowers that bees work steadily. It is the classic plant for gaps between pavers and steppers: it takes light foot traffic and asks for almost nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA living carpet.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 5cm tall it fills gaps and softens hard edges without ever blocking a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalkable, within reason.\u003c\/strong\u003e It shrugs off light foot traffic that most groundcovers cannot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite stars for months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Massed tiny flowers through the warm season, visited by bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA frost hardy native.\u003c\/strong\u003e From south-eastern Australia, fully frost hardy and equally content in subtropical humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoves the damp spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates wet feet, so the low corner that stays moist suits it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetween pavers and steppers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant divisions 25cm apart in the gaps and let the runners do the joinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting as a no mow green.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a small scale it gives a quick, even carpet that reads like moss from a distance. It is a picture, not a play surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries, edges and walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e It seams rockery joints, tidies bed edges and spills a soft green fringe over low retaining walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing White Pratia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade provided moisture holds. It performs across cool temperate, warm temperate and subtropical gardens, through frost and humidity alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist is the operative word. It handles heavy and even soggy ground, but will not forgive baked dry soil. It is not a drought plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it damp until the mat has knitted, then water through dry spells. A light dose of native fertiliser in spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None in the usual sense. Trim wandering runners with shears or a spade twice a year to hold its outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell it in 140mm pots in packs of ten for paver gaps and edges, and as a 330mm tile: a pre grown mat you cut with a knife like turf and lay straight into position. Both establish quickly while the soil is warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-ground-cover-options-for-in-between-steppers-easy-low-maintenance-choices\"\u003eGroundcovers for the gaps between steppers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers-groundcover\"\u003eBrowse more climbers and groundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kidney-weed-dichondra-repens\"\u003eKidney Weed, its soft leaved companion for shadier gaps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eThe Australian natives collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you walk on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightly, yes. The occasional footfall of a stepping stone path does no harm. As a lawn for kids and dogs to run on, no; keep it to gaps, edges and display areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow quickly does it cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted at 25cm spacings and kept moist, it knits into a solid carpet within a growing season. The 330mm tile gives instant cover wherever you lay it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over my garden beds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt spreads by surface runners wherever the ground stays moist, so it will wander into adjoining damp beds. The runners are shallow and easy to lift, and dry ground stops it naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSun or shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEither, with moisture the deciding factor. In cool and coastal gardens it takes full sun happily; inland and up north it appreciates part shade and a reliable drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51647813419327,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100296528191,"sku":null,"price":116.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140111749439,"sku":null,"price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm Tile","offer_id":44340839153983,"sku":"QLD","price":74.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/White-Pratia-Pratia-pedunculata.jpg?v=1741857959"},{"product_id":"lime-tuff-lomandra-lomandra-lime-tuff","title":"Lime Tuff Lomandra - Lomandra 'Lime Tuff'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLime Tuff Lomandra (\u003cem\u003eLomandra longifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lime Tuff') is the fine leaved native you plant when a border needs to look the same in five years as it does on planting day. It forms a neat clump around 40cm to 50cm high and 60cm across, holds bright lime green colour year round, and never needs the hard cut back coarser lomandras demand. Planted 50cm apart it closes into a continuous ribbon within a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and consistent.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants grow to much the same size, so an edge reads as one clean line rather than a row of individuals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles both extremes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established and also wet feet tolerant, so it copes with a dry January and a soggy August.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and coastal hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes real frost inland and salt laden wind on the coast, which few strappy plants manage at both ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that hold a slope.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fibrous root system knits soil together, so it suits batters and retaining wall tops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e An Australian native that 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\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart in a single row along a path or bed edge. At that spacing the clumps just touch at maturity, which keeps the line crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a solid block, set plants 50cm apart on a staggered grid, about four per square metre. That gives full cover in one to two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries, walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates poor soil, so it grows in thin gravelly ground where richer plants sulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lime Tuff Lomandra in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. Full sun gives the brightest colour and the tightest habit; in shade it stays green and grows looser. It performs from subtropical through warm and cool temperate to Mediterranean and arid districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything, including sand, clay, poor soil and ground that waterlogs. Loosen compacted soil before planting and mulch 50mm deep, kept out of the crowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Twice a week through the first summer to get roots down. After that it lives on rainfall in most districts, with a deep soak in a long dry spell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e One application of slow release native fertiliser in early spring. Overfeeding produces soft floppy growth that loses the compact shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No regular pruning. Every second or third year, shear the clump to about 15cm in late winter to refresh it. Lightly perfumed yellow flower spikes appear in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLime Tuff is grown in tube, 140mm packs of ten, 175mm and 200mm packs of six, and 250mm packs of three. Tubes and 140mm plants are the value choice for a long edge: small on arrival, but they catch up inside a season. The 200mm and 250mm sizes look finished straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a fortnight of settling in, then fresh growth from the centre of the clump. 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\/lomandra-longifolia-care-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eLomandra care guide: varieties and cutting back\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lomandra\"\u003eBrowse the full lomandra range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing edging plants for borders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eMore plants safe around 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?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFifty centimetres apart for a continuous edge or mass planting, about four plants per square metre. Closer than that wastes plants and makes the clumps compete instead of filling out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Lime Tuff actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 40cm to 50cm high and 60cm wide, including flower spikes. It is lower and finer in the leaf than common \u003cem\u003eLomandra longifolia\u003c\/em\u003e, so it holds a formal line better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a cold southern garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is frost hardy and suits cool temperate districts, unlike many of the subtropical strappy plants it gets compared with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44340873429311,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100297118015,"sku":null,"price":115.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140111913279,"sku":null,"price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"175mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140111978815,"sku":null,"price":231.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100297183551,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140111946047,"sku":null,"price":226.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140112011583,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100297216319,"sku":null,"price":99.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Lime-Tuff-Lomandra-Lomandra-Lime-Tuff.png?v=1766222150"},{"product_id":"evergreen-giant-liriope-liriope-muscari-evergreen-giant","title":"Evergreen Giant Liriope - Liriope muscari 'Evergreen Giant'","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvergreen Giant Liriope (\u003cem\u003eLiriope muscari\u003c\/em\u003e 'Evergreen Giant') is the largest of the liriopes and the one to use when a border needs to hold its own. It forms an upright clump of dark strappy leaves about 60cm tall and 60cm wide, with purple flower spikes through summer. What sells it is the range of conditions it accepts: full sun or deep shade, frost, drought, salt and poor soil. Planted 40cm apart it forms a continuous border in a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun or deep shade, both work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Few plants look the same in a hot western bed and under a shady tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight that reads as a border.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 60cm it is twice the size of common liriope, so it edges a driveway or path with real presence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple spikes in summer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Violet flower stems sit above the foliage through the warm months and draw bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClose to indestructible.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt tolerant and content in poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can be mass planted through a yard the dog uses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart in a single row for a continuous edge, or in a staggered grid at the same spacing for mass planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover under trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with dry shade and root competition, which is exactly where lawn fails. Use it beneath established trees and along shaded side passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes, walls and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fibrous roots bind soil on a batter, clumps soften the top of a retaining wall, and it keeps its shape in a container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Evergreen Giant Liriope in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Anything from full sun to deep shade. In hot inland and northern gardens the foliage stays richer green with afternoon shade, while in cooler southern gardens full sun gives the strongest flowering. It is frost hardy and suits tropical through to cool temperate gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy. It grows in sand, in clay and in compacted soil, though drainage improves the look of it. Mulch 50mm deep between clumps while they fill in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer to get the clumps away, then only through extended dry spells. A handful of complete fertiliser in early spring is all it asks for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every second or third winter, shear the whole planting back to about 100mm above the ground before the spring flush. The clumps return thicker and cleaner, and this one job separates a sharp border from a tired one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in tube, 140mm, 175mm and 200mm sizes, with the larger three sold in multipacks. There are no advanced sizes and none are needed: liriope establishes fast, and a 140mm plant is a full sized clump within twelve months. For a 10m border you are looking at roughly 25 plants at 40cm spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect the leaf tips to look tired for a fortnight, then new leaves from the centre of the clump within four to six weeks. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the full groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trailing-plants-for-retaining-wall\"\u003ePlanting a retaining wall and slope\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-plants\"\u003eMore low maintenance plants for tough spots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003ePots and planters to grow it in\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need per metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 40cm spacing, two and a half plants per metre of border, or about six per square metre for mass planting. Set them out before you dig so the run finishes evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in full shade under a tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, including dry shade with root competition. Flowering is lighter in deep shade but the foliage stays dense and green, which is usually the reason it is planted there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it invasive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a clumping plant, not a runner, so it stays where you put it and widens slowly, unlike the spreading turf lilies it is often confused with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44341791064383,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140112077119,"sku":null,"price":151.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"175mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140112109887,"sku":null,"price":111.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100297511231,"sku":null,"price":134.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140112044351,"sku":null,"price":167.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100297380159,"sku":null,"price":118.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100297412927,"sku":null,"price":145.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100297445695,"sku":null,"price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Evergreen-Giant-Liriope-Liriope-muscari-Evergreen-Giant_4dfe7729.png?v=1766222164"},{"product_id":"big-blue-liriope-liriope-muscari-big-blue","title":"Big Blue Liriope - Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBig Blue Liriope (\u003cem\u003eLiriope muscari\u003c\/em\u003e 'Big Blue') is the border plant to use when an edge has to stay neat with almost no help from you. It forms a compact clump of strappy deep green leaves about 45cm tall and wide, sends spikes of purple flowers up above the foliage, and performs the same trick in full sun or deep shade. Few plants cover the awkward strips of a garden this reliably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA clump, not a runner.\u003c\/strong\u003e Big Blue stays where you planted it and thickens in place, so it will not creep into lawns or smother its neighbours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun or shade, same plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles full sun through to deep shade under established trees, which is exactly where most groundcovers quietly die.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple spikes with visitors.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flower spikes bring bees and butterflies into the garden while they stand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely hard to kill.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, salt tolerant and unfussed by poor soil. That list covers most of the difficult spots in Australian gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart for a dense border. A single row turns a path or driveway edge into a clean green line within a couple of seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set out on the same 30cm grid it knits into a solid low carpet, including under trees where lawn refuses to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls, slopes and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The arching foliage softens hard edges on wall tops and banks, and single clumps sit happily in containers for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Big Blue Liriope in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows from tropical and subtropical gardens through warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean climates, and it is fully frost hardy. Position is close to irrelevant: full sun, part shade and deep shade all work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable soil suits it, and it tolerates poor ground. Compost through the bed gets faster, lusher clumps, but it is optional rather than essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly for the first season while the roots establish, then let rain do most of the work. A light application of slow release fertiliser in spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once a year at most. In late winter, cut tired clumps back hard before the new season flush so the foliage comes away fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig Blue is sold in 140mm pots as a pack of ten, and in 200mm pots as a pack of six. The pack sizes make border maths easy: ten plants at 30cm spacing edges a 3m run. Liriope travels well and arrives as established clumps rather than fragile seedlings, settling in quickly at almost any time of year in mild climates. Orders are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/liriope-muscari-adding-a-splash-of-purple-to-your-landscape\"\u003eRead our guide to growing Liriope muscari\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the full groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003ePlants for retaining walls and slopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it spread into my lawn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Big Blue is a clumping form, not a running one. Each plant slowly thickens where it sits, so your edges stay where you drew them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30cm apart for a dense border or massed bed. Wider spacing still closes over, it just takes an extra season or two to get there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really grow in deep shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is one of the few strappy plants that stays presentable in heavy shade under trees. Flowering is lighter there than in sun, but the foliage holds its shape and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I cut it back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive tired or scrappy clumps a hard cut in late winter, just before new growth starts. Skipping a year does no harm at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44341797454143,"sku":"QLD","price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140112142655,"sku":null,"price":179.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Big-Blue-Liriope-Liriope-muscari-Big-Blue.jpg?v=1741857967"},{"product_id":"pink-jasmine-jasminum-polyanthum","title":"Pink Jasmine - Jasminum polyanthum","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Jasmine (\u003cem\u003eJasminum polyanthum\u003c\/em\u003e) is the climber to choose when a bare fence needs covering quickly and you want perfume as part of the deal. A twining evergreen that reaches about 5m with support and spreads 3m wide, it knits through wire, mesh or lattice into a dense green screen within a couple of seasons. From late winter the whole plant is covered in deep pink buds that open to white starry flowers, and on a still evening the scent carries right across a garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine speed.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the fastest climbers we sell, able to clothe a fence panel in its first full season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeeks of perfume.\u003c\/strong\u003e The late winter flush is heavy, and the fragrance is strong enough to scent a whole courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo colours at once.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rose pink buds open beside white stars, so the display reads pink and white at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant and untroubled by heat or humidity, it performs from the subtropics down to cool temperate gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds early pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies work the flowers at a time of year when little else is open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it wires, mesh or lattice to twine through, and plant 1.5m apart along the fence for full coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a large pot with a frame it makes a fragrant privacy panel for a small outdoor space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trained over an arch or pergola post it stays a manageable feature if trimmed after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Jasmine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade, with the heaviest flowering in sun. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean climates, and established plants shrug off frost. It is not a plant for the wet tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable garden soil with drainage suits it. Dig compost through the bed before planting and mulch to 75mm, kept clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once or twice a week through the first summer, then taper off; established plants are drought tolerant. A light feed in spring is plenty, because overfed plants make leaves instead of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e The job that matters. Prune hard straight after flowering, then trim regrowth two or three times through the warm months, keeping it on its frame, out of trees and clear of bushland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Pink Jasmine as tube stock, as 140mm pots in packs of 10, as 200mm pots in packs of 6, and as established 300mm plants already winding up their support. Tubes are small but move quickly; the packs suit a long fence run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel well and settle fast, with new twining shoots usually showing within 3 to 4 weeks in warm weather. Orders are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse the full climbing plants range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eMore fragrant plants for scent through the year\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/star-jasmine-trachelospermum-jasminoides\"\u003eStar Jasmine, a slower and tidier alternative\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast will it cover a fence?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted in spring at 1.5m spacing with something to twine through, expect real coverage in the first growing season and a dense screen by the end of the second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it damage my fence or walls?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It climbs by twining stems rather than sticky pads or invasive aerial roots, so it cannot grip masonry on its own. It simply needs wires, mesh or lattice to wrap around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I stop it taking over?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne hard prune straight after flowering, then two or three light trims through summer. Never let runners reach trees or shrubs, and keep stems off the soil, where they can take root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it frost hardy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, established plants handle frost in cool temperate gardens. Young plants in their first winter appreciate a sheltered spot while the root system develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44341848015167,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140112240959,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100297969983,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140112273727,"sku":null,"price":225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140112306495,"sku":null,"price":120.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Pink-Jasmine-Jasminum-polyanthum.jpg?v=1741857969"},{"product_id":"climbing-fig-ficus-pumila","title":"Climbing Fig - Ficus pumila","description":"\u003cp\u003eClimbing Fig (\u003cem\u003eFicus pumila\u003c\/em\u003e) is the quickest way to turn a bare wall or fence into a sheet of living green. It grips hard surfaces by itself, so there is no trellis and no tying in, and it runs to about 5m high and 4m wide once it has something to climb. Planted a metre apart it closes into even cover in two to three seasons. Settle one thing before you buy: those clinging roots hold on properly, so this is a plant for brick, block, concrete and stone, not for render or paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt climbs on its own.\u003c\/strong\u003e Aerial rootlets attach straight to masonry, so a plain block wall needs nothing added before you plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast cover, sold by the run.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the quickest screening plants we stock, and the multi packs make a long fence line affordable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt grows where others sulk.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor compacted soil, salt air, humidity and the reflected heat off a wall are all within its range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalls, fences and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart at the base of the structure and about 150mm out from it, so the roots have soil to work with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Runners root as they travel and knit a bank together. Mass plant at 1m centres and let them join up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficult groundcover positions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry shade under established trees, narrow side passages and the hot strip beside a driveway, where lawn gives up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Climbing Fig in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun through to fairly deep shade, which is unusual in a climber this quick. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, but it takes light frost only, so frost prone inland and southern districts want a warm sheltered wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates poor soil and copes with the thin compacted ground you find along a wall. Drainage still matters, so loosen the hole, work compost through it and mulch 50mm 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 while it attaches, then water only in long dry spells. A light feed of general garden fertiliser in early spring speeds the cover along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim in spring and again in late summer to hold the sheet flat and stop older growth thickening into woody stems that stand proud of the wall. Wear gloves, as the milky sap can irritate skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in tube, in 140mm packs of ten and in 200mm packs of six. You buy this one by the run, so the packs make sense: ten plants cover roughly 10m of fence at the recommended spacing. Plants arrive young, carrying the small juvenile leaf, and it is normal for them to sit for a few weeks putting down roots before the first runners take hold.\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=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse the full climber and creeper 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\/fast-growing-plants\"\u003eOther fast growing plants for quick cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sweet-viburnum-viburnum-odoratissimum\"\u003eSweet Viburnum for a freestanding screen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it damage my wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn sound brick, block, concrete or stone, no. On render, paint or timber it leaves root marks when it is pulled off, and over years it can work into soft mortar and cladding joints. Choose the surface before you plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart along the base of the wall or fence. Planting closer does not close the gap any faster, and it makes watering the young plants harder while they establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a trellis or wires?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot on a hard surface, where it attaches by itself. On a wire fence, or on timber you would rather it did not grip, run horizontal wires, tie the leaders in and trim the growth back to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44341867217215,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140112503103,"sku":null,"price":152.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140112535871,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Climbing-Fig-Ficus-pumila_2a9be420.png?v=1768454887"},{"product_id":"kidney-weed-dichondra-repens","title":"Kidney Weed - Dichondra repens","description":"\u003cp\u003eKidney weed (\u003cem\u003eDichondra repens\u003c\/em\u003e) is the softest native groundcover we sell, and the closest thing to a lawn that never needs mowing. 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":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100298953023,"sku":null,"price":92.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140112634175,"sku":null,"price":151.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100299149631,"sku":null,"price":46.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm Tile","offer_id":49434363265343,"sku":"QLD","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":"white-false-heather-cuphea-hyssopifolia-white","title":"White False Heather - Cuphea hyssopifolia 'White'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite False Heather (\u003cem\u003eCuphea hyssopifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'White') is a small plant that works hard for its space. It forms a soft mound about 50cm tall and wide, covered in tiny deep green leaves and small white flowers that keep coming almost all year in warm climates. For edging a path, filling a pot or massing along a border, few plants offer this much flower for this little effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers nearly year round.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it is rarely without bloom, and in warm temperate areas it flowers from spring until the cold arrives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally neat.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine foliage forms a dense dome that holds its shape with only a light trim now and then.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to fill.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants knit together within a season at 40cm spacing, so a new border reads as finished quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes heat, humidity and dry spells.\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer in the subtropics does not slow it, and established plants forgive a missed watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrings in the pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e The little flowers are worked constantly by bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart for a continuous low border along a path or garden bed. It gives the clipped look of a miniature hedge without the clipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e At the same 40cm spacing it covers open ground in soft drifts, suppressing weeds once the canopy closes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and poolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays compact in a container, sheds very little, and handles the reflected heat around a pool better than most fine leaved plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing white false heather in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings the heaviest flowering, though it accepts a few hours of light shade. It is at its best in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It tolerates light frost only, so in colder districts treat it as a plant for pots that can shift under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable garden soil with drainage suits it. Work compost through sandy beds to hold moisture, and avoid spots that stay wet through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water two or three times a week for the first month, then weekly through the first summer. Established plants are surprisingly drought tolerant. A controlled release fertiliser in spring keeps the foliage dark and the flowers coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear lightly after the main spring flush and again in late summer if it looks shaggy. Avoid cutting into old bare wood; little and often keeps the mound dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell it as single tubes, a 140mm pack of 10 and a 200mm pack of 6. Tubes are the economical way to plant a long border and reach full size within their first year, while the 140mm and 200mm packs bring the finished look forward by a season. Small plants like these travel well and bounce back from transit within days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefer a touch of colour? See \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mauve-false-heather-cuphea-hyssopifolia-mauve\"\u003eMauve False Heather\u003c\/a\u003e, the lilac flowered form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eflowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e for companions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare options in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eplants for poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a border?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet plants 40cm apart for a continuous border. They touch within a season and form a solid ribbon of foliage and flower by the end of the first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost marks the foliage but plants usually recover. Hard or repeated frost kills it, so in cold districts grow it in pots and move it somewhere sheltered for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often does it need trimming?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce or twice a year is plenty. A light all over shear after the spring flush keeps the mound tight, and it flowers again on the fresh growth within weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it grow well around pools?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It handles reflected heat, the odd splash and the exposed feel of most pool surrounds, and its fine leaves shed far less litter into the water than larger shrubs do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44341894381887,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140112699711,"sku":null,"price":196.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140112732479,"sku":null,"price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/White-False-Heather-Cuphea-hyssopifolia-White.png?v=1766222179"},{"product_id":"star-jasmine-trachelospermum-jasminoides","title":"Star Jasmine - Trachelospermum jasminoides","description":"\u003cp\u003eStar jasmine (\u003cem\u003eTrachelospermum jasminoides\u003c\/em\u003e) is the climber to plant when you want a fence covered, a bank held and the garden perfumed for six weeks in spring. Given wires or a trellis it twines to about 4m and spreads roughly 2m; left flat on the ground it becomes a dense evergreen groundcover instead. It grows in more of Australia than almost anything else we sell, from the tropics to cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume that carries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spring flush scents a whole courtyard, and in warm gardens it often repeats lightly through summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo plants in one.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a support it climbs. On flat ground or a slope it runs sideways into a groundcover about 300mm deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt grows almost anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy once established, drought tolerant once the roots are down, and comfortable in coastal salt and humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt twines, it does not drill.\u003c\/strong\u003e No aerial roots or sucker pads, so it will not damage mortar the way an ivy can.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFences, screens and pergolas.\u003c\/strong\u003e Run three or four horizontal wires 300mm apart and plant 1m apart along the base. At that spacing the stems knit into full cover without the tangle crowding causes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes, banks and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted 1m apart and left unsupported it spreads and roots down as it goes, which suits a bank too steep to mow, or a carpet under established trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing star jasmine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering. Part shade keeps the plant green and healthy but you will see fewer flowers. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and a young plant wants shelter through its first winter in cold districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonably drained soil, though it will sulk in ground that stays boggy. On clay, mound the planting position and work compost through. Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then reduce; established plants handle dry spells but flower better with water in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A controlled release fertiliser in early spring is enough for the year. Shear the plant back straight after flowering, because next season's buds form on the growth that follows. Old plants build a woody thatch and can be cut back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe sap.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut stems bleed a milky sap that can irritate skin, eyes and mouths, so wear gloves when you prune and keep the offcuts away from pets and small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in tube, 140mm, 180mm, 200mm, 250mm, 300mm and 400mm, with several smaller sizes in multipacks, which is the practical way to buy for a long fence. Tube and 140mm plants are young and quick to catch up; the 300mm and 400mm usually arrive trained on a stake with several runners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect obvious runners in the first warm spell, and full cover of a fence panel in two to three seasons. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse the full range of climbing plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eCompare groundcovers for banks and mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eMore perfumed plants for near a doorway\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need for my fence?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne per metre, with wires or mesh to climb. A 10m boundary takes ten plants and reads as solid green in two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it damage my wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It twines rather than clinging with roots or pads, so it will not lift render or mortar. That does mean a bare brick wall needs wires or a trellis fixed to it first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat it as one to keep out of reach. The milky sap can irritate skin and mouths, so it is not a plant for a run where a dog chews everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is mine green but not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo much shade, or a hard prune at the wrong time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44779184619839,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100304916799,"sku":null,"price":116.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140114436415,"sku":null,"price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140114534719,"sku":null,"price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140114469183,"sku":null,"price":170.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140114501951,"sku":null,"price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140114567487,"sku":null,"price":120.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100304884031,"sku":null,"price":52.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140114600255,"sku":null,"price":411.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100305080639,"sku":null,"price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100304851263,"sku":null,"price":316.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L","offer_id":55100305113407,"sku":null,"price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Star-Jasmine-Trachelospermum-jasminoides_bd3c4e72.png?v=1768454974"},{"product_id":"bower-of-beauty-pandorea-pandorea-jasminoides-bower-of-beauty","title":"Bower of Beauty Pandorea - Pandorea jasminoides 'Bower of Beauty'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBower of Beauty (\u003cem\u003ePandorea jasminoides\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bower of Beauty') turns a bare fence into something green and flowering faster than almost anything else. It is an Australian native climber that covers about 5m of fence or pergola, roughly 2m wide per plant, with soft pink trumpets carrying a deep rose throat from spring into summer. The foliage is glossy and evergreen, so the screen holds through winter. Planted 1.5m apart it closes into continuous cover within two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers you can see from the street.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of pink and white trumpets, heaviest in spring, repeating through the warm months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast without being a problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e It twines around wire and lattice rather than gripping with aerial roots, so it will not mark render and can be unwound when the fence needs painting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e The screen stays dense in winter, which matters if the point of it is blocking a view.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles exposure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, humidity tolerant and genuinely drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative and bird attracting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters work the flowers, and older stems give small birds cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFences and boundaries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Run two or three horizontal wires 300mm apart along the fence and plant 1.5m in front of them. Closer spacing does not fill the gap faster, it only makes the base woody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePergolas and carports.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant per post covers a standard bay. Tie the leaders up the post, then let it run across the beams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm pot with a trellis suits apartments where the screening has to be removable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bower of Beauty 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 display drops off. This suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. 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Prune after flowering, and cut back hard to a framework every three or four years.\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 packs suit a fence run, since a 12m boundary takes eight plants at 1.5m spacing. The 300mm size arrives larger and suits a single pergola post, or a pot that has to perform straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a slow first month while roots establish, then rapid growth in warm weather. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse the full climbers range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare screening plants for privacy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eShop Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/maximizing-space-how-to-create-a-thriving-vertical-garden\"\u003eHow to build a vertical garden\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 along a fence?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne and a half metres apart, in a single row in front of wires or lattice. 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It holds to about 300mm high and spreads to around 2m across, made up of fine soft weeping foliage that pours over rocks and walls instead of standing up. It is frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt tolerant and content in poor soil, a rare combination in a groundcover. Planted 1m apart it knits into continuous cover that shades out most weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture nothing else matches.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage is thread fine and constantly moving, so it softens hard edges in a way a clumping grass cannot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, wind tolerant, salt tolerant and happy in poor soil. Once established it asks for almost nothing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e It cascades over retaining walls, rock edges and pot rims, and the spreading habit holds soil on a bank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA native that suits formal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Australian native credentials with a clean contemporary look that sits comfortably in a modern courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for full cover. Each plant spreads to around 2m, so at that spacing the mat closes with useful overlap rather than leaving thin gaps in the second year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants along the top of a wall about 600mm back from the edge and let the foliage spill over the face. On a batter it binds the surface and slows runoff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wind tolerance suit an exposed beachside verge, and in a wide bowl it gives a weeping curtain of foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cousin It in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest, tightest mat, and part shade produces a looser plant. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and it is frost hardy, so southern and elevated districts are well within range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is the only real requirement, and fertility is not. It performs in sand, gravel and poor compacted ground. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound, then mulch 50mm deep between plants while they fill in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once or twice a week through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. Being a she oak it fixes its own nitrogen, so feeding is largely unnecessary. If you do fertilise, use a native blend low in phosphorus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and pace.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim stray runners back in early spring, and shear the plant lightly if it thins in the centre after several years. Be realistic about speed: this is a slow to moderate grower, so allow two to three seasons at 1m spacing for the mat to close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in six sizes. Tube stock and the 140mm pack of ten are the sensible economics for covering a bank, since 1m spacing means a lot of plants. The 200mm pack of six and 250mm pack of three suit a smaller area, while the 300mm and 400mm arrive already trailing for immediate effect at a wall edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. The foliage may look flattened on arrival and lifts again within a week or two. 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\"\u003eBrowse climbers and groundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eSee the full Australian native range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a garden bed before planting\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\u003eOne per square metre, the 1m spacing recommended for full cover. For a faster close on a visible bank, tighten to 800mm and accept the extra plant cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a frosty garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is frost hardy and suits cool temperate districts, unlike many of the trailing groundcovers it competes with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I walk on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a planting to look at, not a lawn substitute. The fine foliage flattens and breaks under foot traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":47828772946239,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":28.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140117287231,"sku":null,"price":195.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100313731391,"sku":null,"price":167.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140117319999,"sku":null,"price":208.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140117418303,"sku":null,"price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140117385535,"sku":null,"price":138.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100313764159,"sku":null,"price":166.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140117352767,"sku":null,"price":422.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100313796927,"sku":null,"price":357.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100313665855,"sku":null,"price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100313633087,"sku":null,"price":290.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Cousin-It-Casuarina-glauca.png?v=1766222349"},{"product_id":"fine-leaf-pink-myoporum-myoporum-parvifolium-fine-leaf-pink","title":"Fine Leaf Pink Myoporum - Myoporum parvifolium 'Fine Leaf Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFine Leaf Pink Myoporum (\u003cem\u003eMyoporum parvifolium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Fine Leaf Pink') is a fast growing Australian native groundcover that stays under 15cm high and spreads to about 2m across. Fine bright green foliage hugs the ground and roots as it runs, and from late spring small pink and white star flowers cover the mat and draw bees and butterflies in numbers. For covering ground quickly on a bank, a verge or a hot dry bed, few natives do it faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the quickest native groundcovers available, spreading to 2m and closing gaps in a season or two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA bee and butterfly magnet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Masses of small pink and white flowers keep pollinators busy through the warmer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrives on neglect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, frost hardy, salt tolerant and content in poor soil once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolds soil in place.\u003c\/strong\u003e It roots down as it spreads, which makes it genuinely useful for stabilising loose slopes and batters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for full groundcover. Given its speed, that spacing closes over within a season or two, and tighter planting simply wastes plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant along the top of a wall and let it cascade down the face, or across an embankment where its rooting stems bind loose soil against runoff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance suits exposed seaside blocks, and it drapes neatly between rocks without hiding them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Fine Leaf Pink Myoporum in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the densest mat and the heaviest flowering. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi arid gardens, and it is frost hardy once established. Wet tropical gardens are the exception, where humidity and heavy summer rain encourage rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters far more than fertility. Sandy, gravelly and poor soils need no improvement. On heavy clay, mound the bed up by 150mm to 200mm and mix in coarse sand, because sitting wet is the main cause of patches dying out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. A light dose of low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring is ample, and overfeeding produces soft leggy growth that flowers poorly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim back stems that stray onto paths at any time of year. If a planting becomes woody or open in the centre, shear the whole area back by a third in early spring and it will regrow densely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in two sizes: tubes, and 140mm pots in packs of ten. Tubes are the practical choice for a large area, since this plant grows quickly enough that small stock catches up within a season. The 140mm packs give wider plants and a filled out look sooner on a visible bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing to know before planting: the foliage is toxic to livestock, so it is not suitable for paddocks, horse properties or any bed a grazing animal can reach. It is not marked pet friendly for the same reason. 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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-plants-for-ground-cover-a-guide-to-greenery\"\u003eA guide to choosing groundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the full groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003eCompare plants for retaining walls and slopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eFind more plants that attract bees and butterflies\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 1m spacing, roughly one plant per square metre. Because it spreads to about 2m wide, that gives generous overlap once mature and there is little benefit in planting closer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow quickly will it cover the ground?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a warm sunny position with water through the first summer, expect a closed mat within one to two seasons at 1m spacing. Growth is slower in cool temperate gardens and through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets and livestock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foliage is toxic to livestock, so keep it out of paddocks and away from grazing animals. It is not classed as pet friendly, so choose another groundcover if your dog grazes on plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44792994038079,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140118335807,"sku":null,"price":222.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100315795775,"sku":null,"price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Fine-Leaf-Pink-Myoporum-Myoporum-parvifolium-Fine-Leaf-Pink-2.png?v=1766222391"},{"product_id":"baby-sunrose-aptenia-cordifolia","title":"Baby Sunrose - Aptenia cordifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eBaby Sunrose (\u003cem\u003eAptenia cordifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is the groundcover for the bank that nothing else will hold. It runs flat at about 150mm high and spreads 800mm or more from each plant, with fleshy heart shaped leaves and small magenta pink flowers that open whenever the sun is on them. Planted 400mm apart it closes bare ground in a season, on poor soil and little water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt covers ground quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast growing and self layering, so trailing stems root as they go and the bed knits together instead of staying separate plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoor soil suits it fine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand, gravel, thin fill over clay, the top of a retaining wall: it manages where compost has never been dug in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery low water.\u003c\/strong\u003e The succulent leaves store their own moisture, so it survives dry spells and heat that flatten conventional groundcovers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalt tolerant and safe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles coastal exposure, and it is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it works in a yard where animals lie about on the beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes, retaining walls and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 400mm apart across the face of a bank. The rooting stems bind loose soil against runoff, and cascading over a block wall it softens the edge within a season. Between rocks and pavers it threads through gaps and suppresses weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and arid gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows across tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid districts, one of the few covers that suits Cairns and Kalgoorlie alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnow the trade off.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigour is the point of this plant and also its drawback. It runs into lawn and past a bed edge if you let it, and it must be kept away from bushland boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing baby sunrose in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. The flowers only open in direct sunlight, and in shade the growth stretches and thins. It handles light frost but not hard frost, so cold southern districts should expect winter damage and a spring recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything that drains. Poor soil is genuinely preferred, because rich beds produce soft leggy growth. On clay, use a raised bed or work coarse sand through the top 200mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly for the first six to eight weeks while the roots take, then only in long dry spells. A light dose of controlled release fertiliser in spring is the most it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear the edges back two or three times a year to keep it inside the bed, and cut over the whole planting if it builds up. It reshoots readily from cut stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold in 140mm pots in packs of ten, the practical unit for a groundcover: ten plants at 400mm centres cover roughly one and a half square metres. Each arrives as an established rooted clump with trailing stems, ready to go straight into the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucculent stems travel well, though a few may snap in transit. That is not a loss, because broken pieces pushed into damp soil will root. Soak the bed after planting, keep it damp for the first month, then step back. 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Growth slows through winter and picks up as the soil warms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can. This is a vigorous spreader that creeps into lawn and past a bed edge unless it is trimmed a few times a year, and it should be kept away from bushland and waterways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I walk on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly occasionally. 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It grows only about 15cm high but spreads a metre wide, and the trailing stems hang well over a metre down a wall or a basket. The small round leaves carry a metallic sheen that lifts dark foliage and grey stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA waterfall of silver.\u003c\/strong\u003e The weeping habit is the whole point. Given an edge to fall over, the stems cascade a metre or more and keep going.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a groundcover it knits together quickly, so a bare rockery or slope fills in within a single season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once away.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought and heat tolerant and untroubled by poor soil, so it thrives in the reflected heat spots where most groundcovers fail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, which matters for a plant grown where animals brush past it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The signature use. Plant along the top of a wall, 300mm to 500mm back from the edge so the roots are not constantly drying out. Space 40cm apart for a continuous curtain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, baskets and window boxes.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant per corner of a large container softens the rim and ties the pot to whatever sits below it. It is the classic spiller in a mixed planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover, rockeries and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart for a silvery carpet through a bed or between shrubs, where it threads over rocks and path edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Silver Falls Dichondra in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the brightest silver and the tightest growth; part shade works but the colour drifts greener. It suits warm temperate, subtropical, Mediterranean and arid gardens, so Perth, Adelaide, Sydney and inland regions all work. It takes light frost only, so in Canberra, Melbourne and the tablelands treat it as a warm season container plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and drainage.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the make or break. It needs sharp drainage and dislikes wet feet. In pots use a free draining premium mix rather than a moisture retaining one, and on clay plant on a raised mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly for the first six to eight weeks, then cut back to an occasional deep drink. Pots need more attention in a heatwave, but soggy mix causes far more losses than dry mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and trimming.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light dose of controlled release fertiliser in early spring is enough. Trim the trailing stems back by a third if they thin out, and it will reshoot denser from the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied in tube stock and in 140mm pots in packs of ten. Both are the right way to buy a groundcover: small plants establish faster than large ones, and at 40cm spacing you need a fair number to cover an area. A 140mm plant carries some trailing growth; tubes are the value option for a long wall.\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 the stems to start running within four to six weeks in warm weather, with good coverage by the end of the first 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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trailing-plants-for-retaining-wall\"\u003eThe best trailing plants for retaining walls\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the full groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003eMore plants for walls and slopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eOther plants that perform in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace them 40cm apart for a solid carpet, which is roughly six plants per square metre. Along the top of a wall, a single row at 40cm spacing set back from the edge is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I walk on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is an ornamental groundcover, not a lawn substitute, and foot traffic breaks the stems. Use steppers through it if you need access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has mine gone thin and patchy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually too much water, too little sun, or both. Check drainage first, move pots into full sun, and trim straggly stems back by a third.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44837311545663,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100324249919,"sku":null,"price":116.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140121252159,"sku":null,"price":151.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100324217151,"sku":null,"price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100324380991,"sku":null,"price":487.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Silver-Falls-Dichondra-Dichondra-argentea_56a266c3.png?v=1768455123"},{"product_id":"my-fair-lady-dipladenia-sanderi","title":"My Fair Lady - Dipladenia sanderi","description":"\u003cp\u003eMy Fair Lady is a twining dipladenia (\u003cem\u003eMandevilla sanderi\u003c\/em\u003e 'My Fair Lady') that climbs to about 2.5m on a support and spreads around 1.5m, carrying white trumpet flowers with a yellow throat through the warm months. It is the simplest way to get a long flowering climber onto a balcony screen or a courtyard trellis. One thing to know before you buy: the milky sap irritates skin and the plant is 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\u003eFlowers for months, not weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e In warm weather it produces flushes of white trumpets continuously rather than one short burst.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwines rather than clings.\u003c\/strong\u003e It winds around wires, mesh and slim trellis and has no clinging roots, so it will not mark render or paintwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat tolerant and humidity tolerant, so it keeps flowering through a coastal or inland summer that stops fussier climbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall footprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is happy in a pot, which makes it one of the few climbers that suits an apartment with no garden bed.\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 pot with a slim obelisk holds one plant for years. Use a premium mix and repot every second season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trained on wires against a wall it gives height and flower without taking floor area, and it cuts back to fit each season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant on an entry arch or a letterbox frame reads as a deliberate feature rather than a filler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing My Fair Lady dipladenia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with light afternoon shade an advantage in hot inland gardens. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate districts. Being frost tender, cool and southern gardens should keep it potted and shelter it over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is the priority. In the ground, improve heavy soil with compost and coarse sand and plant on a slight mound. In pots, never let it stand in a saucer of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply when the top few centimetres dry, less in winter. Feed with a controlled release fertiliser in spring and a high potassium liquid feed monthly through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back by up to a third in early spring. Flowers form on new wood, so an early prune gives a fuller, better flowering plant. Wear gloves, as cut stems bleed milky sap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in two sizes: a pack of ten in 140mm pots, and a pack of six in 200mm pots. The 140mm plants are young and the value option when you are planting several supports. The 200mm plants are further along and give a display sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel packed upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect growth to restart within two to three weeks in warm weather, and flowers inside the first 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\"\u003eBrowse the full climber range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants that suit balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/gardening-in-small-spaces-guide\"\u003eMaking the most of a small garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Dipladenia is toxic to cats and dogs, and the milky sap irritates skin and eyes. Plant it out of reach of pets and children, and wear gloves when pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a trellis?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It twines rather than sticks, so it needs wires, mesh or an obelisk to climb. Without support it will scramble along the ground instead of gaining height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive a frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is frost tender. In frost prone districts keep it potted so it can move under cover for winter, and cut back damaged growth in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it stopped flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually too little light, too much nitrogen, or no spring prune. Move it brighter, switch to a high potassium feed, and cut it back by a third next spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44837344674111,"sku":"QLD","price":259.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44837348933951,"sku":"QLD","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/My-Fair-Lady-Dipladenia-sanderi_073e0054.jpg?v=1742472653"},{"product_id":"merlins-magic-dipladenia-dipladenia-sanderi-rosea","title":"Merlin's Magic Dipladenia - Dipladenia sanderi 'Rosea'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMerlin's Magic Dipladenia (\u003cem\u003eMandevilla sanderi\u003c\/em\u003e 'Rosea') is the flowering climber for a hot courtyard where nothing has room to sprawl. It twines to about 1.5m tall and 1m wide, small enough for a pot and a slim trellis, and carries deep pink trumpet flowers in flushes from spring through to autumn. Unlike the larger mandevillas it stays compact and keeps flowering without constant tying in.\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 Pink trumpets open in repeated flushes from spring to autumn, heaviest through the warm months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact for a climber.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.5m by 1m it suits an obelisk or a balcony railing rather than swallowing a fence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and humidity are no problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is South American and genuinely enjoys a hot, sticky summer, which few flowering climbers manage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e Established plants cope with dry spells, although potted plants still need regular water.\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 400mm pot with an obelisk is the classic use. Growing it in a container also lets you move it under cover, which matters in any garden that gets frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e It drops very little litter compared with most flowering shrubs, handles reflected heat off paving, and sits the flowers at eye level along a pool fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trained up a post or a wall mounted wire, one plant becomes a vertical run of colour in a bed too narrow for a shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing dipladenia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering, with afternoon shade acceptable in the hottest inland gardens. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate plant, and it is frost tender. In cool temperate gardens grow it in a pot and shift it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above everything else. Use a quality potting mix in containers, and open up heavy garden soil with compost and coarse sand. Cold wet roots over winter are the usual cause of loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top few centimetres of mix dry out in spring and summer, then cut right back in winter. Liquid feed every two to three weeks through the warm months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune young growth to force branching, and cut the plant back by about a third in early spring. Flowers form on new wood, so that spring cut drives the season ahead. The stems bleed a milky sap, so wear gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold in 200mm pots in packs of six and 140mm pots in packs of ten. The 200mm plants are more advanced, already twining and often carrying buds in the warmer months. The 140mm plants are younger and better value per plant across a long balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClimbers travel with their stems tied in, and some leaf drop after transit is normal. Give each plant its support within a week of arrival, because unsupported stems twine around each other and are awkward to separate later. 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\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse the full climbing plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/your-ideal-tropical-poolside-plants-for-low-maintenance-bliss\"\u003eChoosing low maintenance poolside plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eCompare plants for poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants that perform on a balcony\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs dipladenia safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The stems and leaves carry a milky sap that is toxic if chewed and irritating to skin, so keep it out of reach of pets that graze on foliage. Wear gloves when you prune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is frost tender, so an unprotected plant in a cold garden will be cut back or killed by a hard frost. In cool temperate districts treat it as a container plant and move it under a verandah for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a trellis?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It twines rather than clinging, so it needs something slim to wrap around. It will not attach itself to a flat wall or a paling fence without help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":44837358993727,"sku":"QLD","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44837450776895,"sku":"QLD","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Merlins-Magic-Dipladenia-Dipladenia-sanderi-Rosea.jpg?v=1741858304"},{"product_id":"seaside-daisy-erigeron-karvinskianus","title":"Seaside Daisy - Erigeron karvinskianus","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeaside Daisy (\u003cem\u003eErigeron karvinskianus\u003c\/em\u003e) produces more flowers for less effort than nearly anything else you can plant. Masses of small daisies open white and blush pink as they age, covering a low mound about 30cm tall and 80cm wide that spills over walls, edges and steps. It is frost hardy, drought tolerant and content in poor soil, which is why it turns up in the best cottage and coastal gardens 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 month after month.\u003c\/strong\u003e In mild climates it is rarely out of bloom, and even in cold districts the display runs the length of the warm seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt spills beautifully.\u003c\/strong\u003e Over retaining walls, down steps, along path edges: wherever there is a hard line, it softens it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrives on neglect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor soil, heat, salt wind and dry spells are all shrugged off once it is established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds the pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies work the little daisies constantly, which earns it a place near any vegie bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly and fast.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is not toxic to cats or dogs, and it covers ground quickly from a small plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is its signature move. Planted at the top of a wall it cascades in a curtain of flowers, and on a bank it knits cover fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants 40cm apart for a continuous low carpet, or run it as a soft border along paths and lawn edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It seeds itself into crevices, copes with salt spray and flowers harder in the lean conditions rockeries provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn honest caution.\u003c\/strong\u003e It self seeds readily, popping up in paving cracks and gravel. In a garden that is charm; next to bushland it is a risk, so keep it for suburban plantings away from native reserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Seaside Daisy in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings the heaviest flowering. It performs across subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean climates, and being frost hardy it returns each spring in cold gardens without protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Anything that drains, including poor sandy soil. Rich beds grow more leaf than flower, so do not improve the soil on its account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then leave it to the weather in all but long dry spells. It needs no routine fertiliser; lean treatment keeps it compact and covered in bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear the whole plant back by half once or twice a year, whenever it starts looking tired. It regrows fresh and dense within weeks and flowers on the new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeaside Daisy comes as tube stock and in 140mm packs of 10, the pack being the practical way to edge a path or plant out a wall in one order. These are quick plants: tubes knit together within a warm season at 40cm spacing, and 140mm plants often arrive already in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect them to settle within a week or two and get straight on with growing. 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\/seaside-daisy-gardening-everything-to-know\"\u003eSeaside daisy growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003eMore plants for retaining walls\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt self seeds readily, so expect volunteers in cracks and gravel. A shear once or twice a year and pulling the odd seedling keeps it well mannered, but do not plant it beside bushland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForty centimetres apart for groundcover. At that spacing tubes join into a continuous mat within a warm season, faster from 140mm stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I cut it back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhenever it looks straggly, typically once or twice a year. Shear it back by half, water it once, and it rebuilds into a fresh flowering mound within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it cope right on the coast?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Salt wind and sandy soil are close to its ideal, and it flowers well in exposed beachside beds where fussier groundcovers scorch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44837371904319,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100324970815,"sku":null,"price":60.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140121383231,"sku":null,"price":139.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100324938047,"sku":null,"price":195.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Seaside-Daisy-Erigeron-karvinskianus.png?v=1766222498"},{"product_id":"assorted-gazania-gazania-spp","title":"Assorted Gazania - Gazania spp.","description":"\u003cp\u003eAssorted Gazania (\u003cem\u003eGazania rigens\u003c\/em\u003e) is the fastest way to put reliable flower colour on hot, dry ground. Each plant makes a low clump about 25cm tall and 35cm wide, throwing large daisy flowers in a mix of orange, yellow, pink and cream above the foliage. Where lawns brown off and softer perennials sulk, gazanias keep flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour on the hardest sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat, drought, salt wind, poor sand and general neglect are all part of its normal working conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long flowering habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers come in repeated flushes right through the warm months, not in one short show.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to establish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted at 30cm spacings, a pack knits into a flowering carpet within its first season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee and butterfly traffic.\u003c\/strong\u003e The big open daisies are easy landing pads, and pollinators use them all season long.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheap to do properly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold in packs of ten, it covers real area for less than most groundcovers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart each way for continuous cover across broad sunny beds, banks and verges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand, salt and glare suit it, making it one of the most dependable flowering plants for exposed seaside beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries, borders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuck single plants into rockery pockets or run them as a flowering edge along a path or driveway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing gazanias in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun is essential, since the flowers open with the sun and stay shut in shade. It grows in subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, taking light frost without fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any soil that drains, from near pure sand to average garden loam. Rich, damp soil produces leaves instead of flowers and can rot the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water in for the first few weeks, then only during long dry spells. Feeding is largely unnecessary; a light spring dressing at most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Snap off spent blooms to keep the flushes coming, and shear tired clumps back by half in early spring to refresh them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssorted Gazania comes as 140mm pots in a pack of ten. The mix is grown from seed, so colours across the pack vary between orange, yellow, pink and cream, and you cannot order a single colour. That variety is the point of a massed planting: the drift reads as one bright tapestry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Water them in on arrival and expect flowers quickly in warm weather. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants for dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003ePlants that bring in bees and butterflies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eMore plants for rockeries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I choose the flower colours?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a seed grown assortment, and packs arrive as a spread across orange, yellow, pink and cream. Treat the mix as the feature and let the colours blend into a single drift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do the flowers close in the afternoon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGazania flowers track light. They close in shade, on overcast days and each evening, which is normal behaviour rather than a health problem. Full sun positions keep them open longest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant them for full cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30cm each way. At that spacing a pack of ten fills a little under one square metre with a solid flowering carpet inside the first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. A cold snap marks the foliage but rarely kills an established clump; in hard frost districts treat it as fast seasonal colour or grow it in pots in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44837410898239,"sku":"QLD","price":183.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Assorted-Gazania-Gazania-spp.jpg?v=1766222504"},{"product_id":"snake-vine-hibbertia-scandens","title":"Snake Vine - Hibbertia scandens","description":"\u003cp\u003eSnake Vine (\u003cem\u003eHibbertia scandens\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most useful native plants for covering ground fast. Given a support it twines to about 3m; left flat it sprawls 2m or more as a mat of glossy leaves studded with bright yellow flowers through the warm season. It is a coastal plant by nature, so salt, sand, wind and humidity do not trouble it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCovers ground quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e A fast grower that closes a bare bank or a hot verge in a season or two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers most of the warm months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large yellow blooms open in succession from spring into autumn and bring in bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, wind tolerant and happy in poor sandy soil, which is exactly what a beachside garden needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimber or groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same plant can trail over a wall, run along the ground or twine up a fence, depending on what you give it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a dense cover. At that spacing the stems knit within two seasons and shade out most weed seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants along the top and let the growth spill down. The roots hold loose soil on a bank that is awkward to mow or maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a wire fence or trellis it climbs to around 3m and gives a light green screen, though it is a soft cover rather than a solid privacy hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing snake vine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering, and it accepts light shade with looser growth. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and takes light frost only, so cold inland and southern districts need a sheltered warm position or a different groundcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything that drains, including sand and poor soil. Improve heavy clay with compost and plant slightly proud of the surface. A 75mm mulch layer keeps the roots cool while it establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then it copes with dry spells alone. A native fertiliser in early spring is enough, and too much feed produces leaf at the expense of flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is vigorous and will climb into shrubs given the chance, so cut it back hard in late winter and shear stray runners through the year. It reshoots readily from old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in a 140mm pack of ten, which is the right unit for the job, since a bank or verge needs numbers rather than one large plant. Each is a young established plant with a few runners. Ten plants at 1m spacing cover roughly ten square metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a quiet few weeks while the roots take, then rapid runner growth through the first 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\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse groundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trailing-plants-for-retaining-wall\"\u003eTrailing plants for retaining walls\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003ePlants for coastal and salt exposed gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eCompare the climber range\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\u003eOne plant per square metre, which is the 1m spacing that gives a dense cover. Tighter planting closes the gap a little sooner but costs more without a lasting benefit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is vigorous and will climb into neighbouring shrubs if ignored. An annual hard cutback in late winter plus the occasional shear keeps it where you want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it grow in a pot or over a balcony rail?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a large container with free draining mix. Trailing stems look good over an edge, and the plant tolerates the wind and reflected heat that many balconies suffer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44837446091071,"sku":"QLD","price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100330770751,"sku":null,"price":221.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100330672447,"sku":null,"price":348.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Snake-Vine-Hibbertia-scandens.jpg?v=1741858316"},{"product_id":"pink-dipladenia-mandevilla-sanderi-rosea","title":"Pink Dipladenia - Mandevilla sanderi 'Rosea'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Dipladenia (\u003cem\u003eMandevilla sanderi\u003c\/em\u003e 'Rosea') is the flowering climber for a warm courtyard or a pot beside the pool. It reaches about 2m with support and stays around 1m wide, so it climbs without the bulk of a full sized mandevilla. Pink trumpet flowers open from late spring and keep coming until the weather cools, set against glossy dark leaves that stay put all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonths of flowering, not weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink trumpets appear in flushes from late spring through to autumn wherever nights stay mild.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact for a climber.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 2m by 1m it suits a small trellis, an obelisk in a pot or a balcony railing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat tolerant and humidity tolerant, which is what a north facing courtyard demands in February.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen and glossy.\u003c\/strong\u003e The thick waxy foliage looks presentable between flushes, so it carries a pot through winter in warm gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the use it does best. A pot 400mm or wider with a small obelisk suits it, and a container lets you shift it under cover if cold threatens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it the brightest position available and something to twine on, because it climbs by twining rather than clinging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leathery leaves cope with reflected heat and glare, and it drops little litter around paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Dipladenia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to bright part shade, sheltered from wind. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. Being frost tender, in Melbourne, Canberra or Adelaide it needs a pot that moves to a warm verandah over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above all else. Improve heavy soil with compost and coarse sand, or plant on a raised mound. In pots, never leave it standing in a full saucer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top few centimetres dry out, and ease back in winter. Feed a controlled release fertiliser for flowering plants in early spring, then liquid feed monthly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back by about a third in early spring before growth starts, since flowers form on new wood. The milky sap is toxic and irritates skin, so wear gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 140mm pots sold in packs of ten and 200mm pots sold in packs of six. Both arrive as young plants, typically 20cm to 40cm of growth with the first stems ready to twine, not as a filled out trellis. That is normal for this plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf yellowing after a few days in a box is a transport response rather than a fault. Pot it up promptly and give it a fortnight in a bright sheltered spot. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect first flowers the same season, backed by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/your-ideal-tropical-poolside-plants-for-low-maintenance-bliss\"\u003eTropical plants that suit a poolside setting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eCompare climbing plants for trellises and fences\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eBrowse plants selected for poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that perform well in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The milky sap is toxic if chewed or swallowed and can cause a rash on contact. Keep it raised away from pets that chew foliage, and wash your hands after pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive a frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot an open one. It is frost tender, so in cool temperate gardens grow it in a pot and move it somewhere warm before winter. In frost free gardens it stays outside year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has mine stopped flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually too little light, too much nitrogen, or no spring prune. Flowers form on new growth, so a cut back by a third in early spring plus a sunny position normally fixes it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":44837447106879,"sku":"QLD","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44837447139647,"sku":"QLD","price":317.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Pink-Dipladenia-Mandevilla-sanderi-Rosea.jpg?v=1741858317"},{"product_id":"stripey-white-lilyturf-liriope-muscari-stripey-white","title":"Stripey White Lilyturf - Liriope muscari 'Stripey White'","description":"\u003cp\u003eStripey White Lilyturf (\u003cem\u003eLiriope muscari\u003c\/em\u003e 'Stripey White') is the border plant to use when plain green edging is not lifting the bed. Clumps of arching strap leaves edged in clean white reach about 35cm tall and 45cm wide, with spikes of purple flowers standing above the foliage in late summer. It is evergreen, pet friendly, and it holds up in 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\u003eWhite variegation that brightens shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e The crisp leaf edge reads from a distance and lifts dark corners where green on green disappears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt clumps rather than runs.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a clumping liriope, so it stays where you plant it instead of invading lawn and neighbouring beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough in four climate zones.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens all suit it, and it is frost hardy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, so it is a safe choice for a front garden or a courtyard the dog uses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoor soil is no obstacle.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates thin, dry ground under established trees where most border plants give up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart for a dense continuous edge. At that spacing a pack of ten covers about 3m of path or garden edge and closes over within a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it at the same 30cm spacing to carpet the ground beneath trees and tall shrubs, where dry shade and root competition rule out most alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Three plants in a 400mm pot give a full skirt of variegated foliage, useful as a low underplanting around a potted tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Stripey White Lilyturf in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to full sun. Variegation stays cleanest with protection from harsh afternoon sun, which can scorch the white margins in hot inland gardens. It is frost hardy and equally at home in humid subtropical conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost any soil that drains, including poor and compacted ground. Compost through the bed improves the rate of spread, and 50mm of mulch keeps the roots cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Weekly through the first summer while the clumps knit together, then it is genuinely drought tolerant. A light feed of controlled release fertiliser in early spring is all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear the whole planting back to about 100mm in late winter, before new growth starts, to remove tired leaves and reset the edge. Lift and divide congested clumps every three or four years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 125mm and 140mm pots in packs of ten, and 200mm pots in packs of six. The smaller pots are the value option for a long edge or a mass planting, while the 200mm plants are fuller and give a finished look sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrap leaved plants travel well, though a few creased or bent leaves after transit are normal and will be replaced by new growth. Expect the clumps to meet within one warm season. Delivered Australia wide, 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\/liriope-muscari-adding-a-splash-of-purple-to-your-landscape\"\u003eGrowing and using liriope muscari in the landscape\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eHow to choose the right edging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003eBrowse grasses and strappy leaf plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eMore plants that are safe around pets\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\u003eThree to four at 30cm spacing. A pack of ten covers roughly 3m of edging, and closer planting only shades the clumps into thinner growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it spread into the lawn?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a clumping liriope rather than a running one, so it widens slowly from the crown and stays inside its planted line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe if my dog chews it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Liriope is not toxic to cats or dogs, which makes it one of the safer options for edging a lawn or a courtyard a pet uses daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I cut it back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate winter, just before the new leaves push. Shear the clumps to about 100mm and the fresh growth hides the cut within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"125mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44849306140991,"sku":"QLD","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140124856639,"sku":null,"price":205.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":45783556751679,"sku":"QLD","price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Stripey-White-Lilyturf-Liriope-muscari-Stripey-White.jpg?v=1741858397"},{"product_id":"beach-birds-eye-plant-alectryon-coriaceus","title":"Beach Bird's Eye Plant - Alectryon coriaceus","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeach Bird's Eye Plant (\u003cem\u003eAlectryon coriaceus\u003c\/em\u003e) is an Australian native screen for front line coastal blocks: windy, sandy and dry. It makes a dense shrub or small tree of about 4m tall and 3m wide, with thick leathery leaves that shrug off salt spray. The density runs from the ground up without trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows naturally on eastern Australian foredunes and headlands, so salt laden wind is normal for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense without work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy foliage carried to the base means it screens as a shrub, not a row of bare trunks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No spraying, no feeding programme, no staking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds work it hard.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small black seeds sit in a bright red fleshy aril, the source of the name and the draw for birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once its roots are down it copes with dry spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart. Canopies meet within two to three seasons and stay furnished at the bottom, where most coastal hedges thin out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e A double staggered row at 1.5m filters wind rather than blocking it, and shelters softer planting behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e It clips well and holds anywhere from 2m to its full 4m, or makes a relaxed informal boundary untrimmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Beach Bird's Eye Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest growth. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes light frost only, so cold inland districts and hard frosting southern gardens want a hardier screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy and gravelly soils suit it best; drainage matters more than fertility. On clay, mound the planting and work compost through the bed. Mulch 75mm deep, 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 is ample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density, then trim once a year in late spring to hold height. It recovers from a hard cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in two sizes: 200mm pots in packs of six, and advanced 100L specimens. The 200mm plants are knee height and the sensible choice for a full screen line at 1.5m spacing. A 100L plant has real height on day one and suits a feature or a short run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf bronzing or dropped leaves after transit is normal. Expect a quiet month, then steady growth through the warm season. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-bird-attracting-native-plants-for-australian-gardens\"\u003eBird attracting native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eBrowse the coastal and salt tolerant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-2m-to-4m\"\u003eScreening plants in the 2m to 4m band\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eMore 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 should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne and a half metres apart in a single row. The canopies knit together while each plant fills out from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a garden, expect 4m tall and 3m wide. Records of 10m come from sheltered coastal forest, not cultivated plants, and a yearly trim holds it lower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow inland?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in frost free or lightly frosted areas with reasonable drainage. Cold tableland and hard frosting inland gardens burn the young growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow quickly does it establish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth is moderate. Allow three to four years from 200mm stock for a screen you would call complete, or start at 100L for immediate height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":50478111719743,"sku":"QLD","price":257.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100345745727,"sku":null,"price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100345712959,"sku":null,"price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":44938157424959,"sku":"QLD","price":965.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Beach-Birds-Eye-Plant-Alectryon-coriaceus.jpg?v=1741858411"},{"product_id":"creeping-boobialla-myoporum-parvifolium","title":"Creeping Boobialla - Myoporum parvifolium","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreeping Boobialla (\u003cem\u003eMyoporum parvifolium\u003c\/em\u003e) is the native groundcover professionals reach for when bare ground needs covering fast. It hugs the soil at about 15cm tall while each plant spreads up to 2m wide, smothering weeds under a dense green mat starred with small white flowers. Frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt tolerant and happy in poor soil, it is close to the toughest carpeting plant 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\u003eRapid, dense cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast growth and a 2m spread per plant close a bed over in a season or two, and weeds struggle to find daylight underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough in every direction.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost, drought, heat, salt spray and poor soil are all on its tolerance list, which few groundcovers can claim together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely national.\u003c\/strong\u003e It performs in every mainland climate zone, cool temperate to subtropical and the arid inland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers the pollinators use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Masses of small white blooms bring bees and butterflies through the warmer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance native.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it needs no feeding, little water and only an occasional trim along edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for quick cover; a pack of 10 covers roughly 10 square metres at that spacing, knitting into a mat that follows the shape of the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e On banks it stabilises the surface, and over walls it spills in a clean green curtain, softening hard landscaping without invading it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance makes it reliable in beachside beds, and it threads naturally between boulders in a rockery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Creeping Boobialla in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest mat; light shade thins it slightly. Frosty southern gardens, the arid inland and the subtropical coast all suit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any soil with reasonable drainage, including sand, gravel and unimproved fill. On heavy clay, plant on a slight mound so the stems do not sit wet through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer to drive the spread, then leave it to rain in all but the harshest drought. Fertiliser is unnecessary in most soils; a light native slow release in spring is the most it will want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim runners back from paths and lawn edges once or twice a year. If a patch thins with age, cut it back harder in spring and it reshoots from the layered stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Creeping Boobialla in two pack formats suited to covering ground: 140mm pots in a pack of 10 and 200mm pots in a pack of 6. Both establish quickly; the 200mm plants simply arrive with more spread already made. Expect new runners within weeks in warm weather and serious sideways progress in the first full season.\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\/top-plants-for-ground-cover-a-guide-to-greenery\"\u003eTop groundcover plants compared\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse all groundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003ePlants for retaining walls and slopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003ePlants 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?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart is the standard spacing, with the mat closing in one to two growing seasons. For a faster result on a visible bank, tighten to 70cm or 80cm, though at 1m the plants get there soon enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cascade over a retaining wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is one of the best natives for the job. Plant a row about 30cm back from the wall face and the runners will find the edge and spill over in a curtain that can hang well down the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not class it as pet friendly. Myoporum foliage is toxic to grazing animals, so while dogs and cats rarely bother with it, it is not one to let pets or livestock chew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I walk on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot routinely. It tolerates the occasional footstep when you are weeding or trimming, but it is a groundcover rather than a lawn substitute, so give it beds, banks and verges where traffic stays off the mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100352069951,"sku":null,"price":116.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44943085175103,"sku":"QLD","price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140126888255,"sku":null,"price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Creeping-Boobialla-Myoporum-parvifolium.jpg?v=1741858452"},{"product_id":"alba-bower-vine-pandorea-jasminoides-alba","title":"Alba Bower Vine - Pandorea jasminoides 'Alba'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlba Bower Vine (\u003cem\u003ePandorea jasminoides\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alba') turns a plain fence into a wall of white trumpet flowers. Given something to climb it reaches about 5m and spreads roughly 2m, and it stays evergreen year round. It twines rather than clings, so it needs wire or a trellis and will not grip render or brickwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite trumpets through the warm months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean white bells with a soft throat cover the plant from spring into autumn, and established vines flower more heavily each year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick cover on a bare fence.\u003c\/strong\u003e A fast grower, so a wire panel or lattice fills in well ahead of most evergreen screening shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian native, and the pollinators use it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to eastern Australia, with flowers that draw bees and butterflies through the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles a hard position.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it is drought tolerant, salt tolerant and comfortable in humidity, so coastal and subtropical gardens suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Run it along a wire trellis or fence panel at 1.5m spacing for full cover. That spacing lets each plant build its own framework instead of tangling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 40cm to 50cm pot with a frame holds one plant comfortably, giving height and flower with no garden bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trained over an arch, pergola or carport beam it reads as a flowering ceiling rather than a screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Alba Bower Vine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings the heaviest flowering; part shade thins the display. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and takes light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and frosty southern gardens need a sheltered warm wall or a pot that can move under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil of any type suits it. On clay, plant on a low 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 to a weekly drink. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring covers the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tie new growth to the support as it goes, then prune straight after the main flush. It reshoots from old wood, so a tangled vine can be cut back hard in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree sizes are sold: 140mm in a pack of 10, 200mm in a pack of 6, and a single 300mm pot. The packs suit a long fence line: young plants establish quickly and cost far less per metre. The 300mm plant is larger and already twining, which suits a single arch or pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel with the growth tied in and can arrive leaning, which corrects within a fortnight once tied to a support. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. Expect solid cover in two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse the full climbing plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-plants-to-soften-fences-and-retaining-walls\"\u003eSoftening a fence or retaining wall with planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eCompare other Australian natives\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 along a fence?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants 1.5m apart in a single line. Closer planting crowds the bases and makes pruning harder without closing the gap sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it damage my fence or walls?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It twines around a support rather than gripping the surface, so it will not mark render or lift paint. It does need wire, mesh or lattice to hold onto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower in shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt grows in part shade but flowering drops noticeably. For a heavy display give it at least half a day of direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a pot of at least 40cm with a frame or obelisk, water more often than you would in the ground, and feed in spring and late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44949492531519,"sku":"QLD","price":192.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100361179455,"sku":null,"price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":50438078628159,"sku":"QLD","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44965581193535,"sku":"QLD","price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Alba-Bower-Vine-Pandorea-jasminoides-Alba.jpg?v=1741858500"},{"product_id":"ice-caps-variegated-creeping-fig-ficus-pumila-ice-caps","title":"Ice Caps Variegated Creeping Fig - Ficus pumila 'Ice Caps'","description":"\u003cp\u003eIce Caps Variegated Creeping Fig (\u003cem\u003eFicus pumila\u003c\/em\u003e 'Ice Caps') is the fastest way to turn a bare block wall into a green one. Small heart shaped leaves edged in cream cling flat to the surface, climbing to about 3m and spreading 3m sideways, so a run of fence disappears in a couple of seasons. The variegation lifts a shaded courtyard in a way plain creeping fig never does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt covers walls fast.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quick grower that self clings, so there is no wire, no trellis and no tying in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCream variegation that reads from a distance.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pale margins keep a shaded wall from going flat green, which is the usual result with the plain form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA flat, tailored finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Juvenile growth presses tight against the surface, giving the sheeted look designers use on courtyard walls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and heat tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, heat tolerant and comfortable in humidity, so exposed courtyards and seaside walls suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalls, fences and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart to cover a wall quickly. Use it on masonry, blockwork and hardwood fencing, and read the warning below first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls, slopes and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It cascades down a wall face as readily as it climbs one, holds soil on a bank where mowing is impossible, and forms a groundcover mat about 200mm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne point to be clear on before planting: the clinging roots grip hard and can damage render, paint and mortar when the plant is pulled off. Keep it away from painted surfaces, heritage brickwork and pipes, and clip it off gutters and roof lines every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Ice Caps Creeping Fig in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade both work, with the strongest variegation in bright light and the best leaf size in part shade. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes light frost only, so hard frosting inland and southern gardens should choose a hardier climber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ordinary garden soil is fine as long as it drains. Improve sandy ground with compost, mound heavy clay, and mulch 50mm deep clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Twice a week through the first summer while it attaches, then weekly in dry spells. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and mid summer keeps growth fast and the variegation clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clip it two or three times a year. Regular trimming keeps the small flat juvenile leaves; left alone, mature stems stand off the wall and carry coarser foliage. Wear gloves, because the milky sap irritates skin.\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, with tube and 200mm running on backorder at times. Tubes are the value choice for a long wall, since the plant grows fast enough that the head start from a larger pot is quickly erased.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClimbers travel with their runners loose and can look untidy on arrival, which is cosmetic. Plant against the wall, water in well, and expect the first shoots to attach within four to six weeks in warm weather. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and 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\/climbing-fig-plant-care-tips\"\u003eHow to train and trim a climbing fig\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse the full climber range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003ePlants for retaining walls and steep slopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-plants-to-soften-fences-and-retaining-walls\"\u003eSoftening fences and hard walls with planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it damage my wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can. The clinging roots grip render, paint and mortar firmly, and removing an established plant usually takes the surface finish with it. Use it on sound masonry you are happy to commit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFifty centimetres apart along the base of the wall for quick, even coverage. Wider spacing still works, it simply takes an extra season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it hold its variegation in shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartly. The cream margins are strongest in bright light and fade towards green in deep shade. Part shade with a few hours of sun is the best compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44956507537727,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140128952639,"sku":null,"price":249.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140128985407,"sku":null,"price":233.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Ice-Caps-Variegated-Creeping-Fig-Ficus-pumila-Ice-Caps.png?v=1766222652"},{"product_id":"sea-of-purple-hardenbergia-hardenbergia-violacea-sea-of-purple","title":"Sea of Purple Hardenbergia - Hardenbergia violacea 'Sea of Purple'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSea of Purple Hardenbergia (\u003cem\u003eHardenbergia violacea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sea of Purple') does two jobs from one plant: left on flat ground it scrambles into a groundcover about 2m across, and given wires or a trellis it climbs to about 2m instead. Either way, through late winter and early spring it disappears under sprays of small purple pea flowers, at the point in the year when most Australian gardens have nothing going on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple when the garden is empty.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowering runs through late winter into early spring, weeks ahead of the main spring show.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover or climber, your choice.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let it run and it covers ground; give it a support and it climbs to around 2m. Same plant, two different uses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt tolerant and happy in poor soil, so it holds banks and verges that defeat softer plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast cover, and food for bees.\u003c\/strong\u003e It fills its space in a season or two, which matters on a slope, and the late winter pea flowers are a genuine early food source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for full groundcover. Ten plants at that spacing cover roughly 10 square metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set it along the top of a wall at the same 1m spacing and let it spill over the face. On a bank the scrambling stems and fibrous roots hold surface soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a fence or trellis it gives a light screen to about 2m, or a small frame in a 400mm pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing hardenbergia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering, and it grows in part shade with a lighter display. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens and is frost hardy once established. The wet tropics are the honest exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above all else. Poor, sandy and gravelly soils are fine, and a lean site flowers better than a rich one. On clay, mound the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water weekly through the first summer, then it needs very little in most districts. Feed sparingly, and only with a low phosphorus native fertiliser. As a legume it fixes its own nitrogen, so heavy feeding gives leaf and almost no flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear it back by about a third straight after flowering finishes in spring. This is not optional: an unpruned plant goes woody and bare through the middle while the growth runs to the edges.\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: 140mm in packs of ten and 200mm in packs of six. Ten 140mm plants at 1m spacing cover about 10 square metres of bank or bed, and six 200mm plants cover about 6 square metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants arrive as young trailing stems rather than a finished mat. Spread the stems out at planting and peg them down for faster ground contact. Expect roots to take hold in four to six 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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eCompare the full groundcover plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-plants-for-ground-cover-a-guide-to-greenery\"\u003eA guide to choosing plants for ground cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse more Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003ePlants for retaining walls and slopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for groundcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart. That closes into continuous cover within two seasons on a well watered site. On a dry exposed bank where growth is slower, 80cm is a reasonable adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a climber or a groundcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth, and what you give it decides. Nothing to climb and it scrambles as a groundcover; wires or a trellis and it twines to around 2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I stop it going woody in the middle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShear it by about a third every year immediately after flowering, while there is still leafy growth on the stems you cut. Skip it for a few years and you get bare woody centres that will not regrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140130230591,"sku":null,"price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44960228049215,"sku":"QLD","price":317.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Sea-of-Purple-Hardenbergia-Hardenbergia-violacea-Sea-of-Purple_fa0c42b1.jpg?v=1768455367"},{"product_id":"madagascar-jasmine-stephanotis-floribunda","title":"Madagascar Jasmine - Stephanotis floribunda","description":"\u003cp\u003eMadagascar Jasmine (\u003cem\u003eStephanotis floribunda\u003c\/em\u003e) is grown for the scent. It is a neat evergreen twining climber reaching about 3m tall and 1.5m wide, with waxy dark green leaves and clusters of pure white tubular flowers through the warm months. The perfume is heavy and sweet, and carries on a still evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance worth planting for.\u003c\/strong\u003e Site it where people pass and the scent does the rest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWell behaved on a small structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 3m it covers a trellis or archway without the constant cutting back vigorous climbers demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long run of flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e White flushes come through spring and summer, and on and off much of the year in warm frost free gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourtyards and balconies.\u003c\/strong\u003e Enclosed spaces trap the perfume, and warmth off a sunny wall suits a plant from a tropical island. A 400mm pot or larger with a trellis is the classic treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeside doors and windows.\u003c\/strong\u003e Scent works at pinch points, and on a trellis the flowers sit at nose height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight screening and archways.\u003c\/strong\u003e On wires or lattice it makes a neat green panel, and over a low arch it gives structure and flowers without outgrowing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Madagascar Jasmine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered light or morning sun, with shade from harsh afternoon sun. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so in cool inland and southern districts grow it in a pot that comes into a glasshouse or verandah over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, free draining and high in organic matter. Work compost through the bed before planting, and in pots use a premium potting mix. Never let the pot stand in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil evenly moist through spring and summer, then reduce watering over winter, which triggers the next flowering cycle. Feed with a controlled release fertiliser in early spring and a potassium rich liquid feed fortnightly while budding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e It twines, so it needs wires, mesh or a trellis and will not cling to a bare wall. Prune lightly after the main flush, and avoid heavy pruning in late winter, because flowers form on new growth from established stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety.\u003c\/strong\u003e The milky sap and the seed pods are toxic if eaten and the sap can irritate skin. Wear gloves when pruning and keep it clear of where pets and small children play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied in a 300mm pot and as a 200mm pack of six. The 300mm is a single established plant already twining, the right choice for a feature position, while the pack of six suits a fence line or matching pots. Plants travel with their growth tied in, so expect to untie and retrain the stems in the first week, and flowering often pauses for a season after transplanting. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse the full climbing plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eCompare other scented plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003eChoose a pot and trellis for a climber\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing soil for a new planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is mine not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always not enough light, too much nitrogen producing leaves at the expense of buds, or no cool drier rest over winter. A brighter position and a potassium rich feed usually fixes it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant them for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow 1m to 1.5m between plants along a wire or lattice, based on a mature width of about 1.5m. That closes into a continuous panel to around 3m high without leaving gaps you wait years to fill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The milky sap and the seed pods are toxic if eaten. Grow it up a trellis or in a raised pot out of reach of dogs and cats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100370157887,"sku":null,"price":413.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100370125119,"sku":null,"price":185.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44960458047807,"sku":"QLD","price":300.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100370190655,"sku":null,"price":827.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44965644960063,"sku":"QLD","price":495.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100370223423,"sku":null,"price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Madagascar-Jasmine-Stephanotis-floribunda.png?v=1766222679"},{"product_id":"white-chinese-wisteria-wisteria-sinensis-alba","title":"White Chinese Wisteria - Wisteria sinensis 'Alba'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Chinese Wisteria (\u003cem\u003eWisteria sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alba') drapes a pergola in long, perfumed white flower racemes each spring, most of them opening on bare wood before the leaves unfurl. It is a powerful deciduous climber that will cover 8m of structure, its best feature or its worst depending on management. Give it a strong frame and two prunes a year and it repays you for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe spring display.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragrant white racemes hang from every spur in early spring, before the foliage, so nothing hides them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer shade, winter sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e Being deciduous, it roofs a pergola in soft green through the hot months, then drops its leaves to let winter light through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e A young plant runs several metres a season once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough constitution.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, wind tolerant and drought tolerant once established. Cold winters improve the flowering rather than harming it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume that carries.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a still spring day the scent drifts well beyond the pergola.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePergolas and verandas.\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic use: a roof of flower over outdoor living space. The structure must be genuinely strong, steel or heavy hardwood, because mature stems thicken like small tree trunks and will crush light battens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trained along a strong wire system on a boundary, one plant clothes about 5m of fence in a leafy summer screen. Remember it stands bare in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAway from the house itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it clear of gutters, downpipes and neighbouring trees. Questing stems wind into anything within reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing white Chinese wisteria in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for flowering. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and subtropical climates and is completely frost hardy. Districts with a proper cold winter see the heaviest flowering; in the frost free subtropics growth is rampant but the spring display is lighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well drained soil with compost worked through. Established vines are unfussy and drought tolerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first two summers. Go gently with fertiliser: high nitrogen feeds push leaves at the expense of flower. If it needs anything, use a flowering formulation in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Twice a year, without exception. In summer, cut the long whippy shoots back to about five leaves; in winter, shorten those same spurs to two or three buds. This builds the flowering spur system and keeps the vine inside its allotted space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell it in single 300mm pots and a 200mm pack of 6 for long runs of fence or pergola posts. Plants arrive as young vines ready to be tied to their support, and they spend their first season or two building a framework rather than flowering. Expect the first proper display in the second or third spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eclimbing plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor evergreen, lower maintenance perfume, consider \u003ca href=\"\/products\/star-jasmine-trachelospermum-jasminoides\"\u003eStar Jasmine\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003efragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before it flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually two to three springs after planting. The vine builds a framework first, and flowering begins as the spurs mature. Correct pruning brings that day forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs wisteria safe around children and pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seeds and pods are toxic if eaten, so remove the velvety pods that follow flowering in homes with small children or dogs that chew. Casual contact is harmless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it damage my pergola?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA light one, yes, eventually. Mature trunks thicken and twist with real force, so build with steel posts or heavy section timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my wisteria not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo much shade, too much nitrogen or skipped pruning. Full sun, a lean diet and the spur pruning routine solve almost every case; young vines also simply need time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly with commitment. A very large tub, sturdy support and hard pruning twice a year can hold it, though a courtyard is often better served by a free standing standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44964681122111,"sku":"QLD","price":296.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140131344703,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100371075391,"sku":null,"price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/White-Chinese-Wisteria-Wisteria-sinensis-Alba_f2e33954.jpg?v=1742472869"},{"product_id":"white-out-hardenbergia-hardenbergia-violacea-white-out","title":"White Out Hardenbergia - Hardenbergia violacea 'White Out'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Out Hardenbergia is the white flowered form of the native purple coral pea, for covering a fence, bank or retaining wall fast and cheaply. \u003cem\u003eHardenbergia violacea\u003c\/em\u003e 'White Out' twines to about 2m on a support, or scrambles 2m across the ground without one, then smothers itself in pure white pea flowers in late winter and early spring when little else is out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers when nothing else does.\u003c\/strong\u003e The white reads cleanly against the dark glossy leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimber or groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Twines to 2m on wires or a trellis, or runs flat across a slope with nothing to climb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast and cheap coverage.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bare fence or bank covers over in a season or two, and multi-plant packs make a large area affordable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA hardy Australian native.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt tolerant and unbothered by poor soil, so difficult sites are its natural territory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes, walls and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a staggered grid rather than rows. Stems root where they touch damp soil, so the planting binds a slope as it covers it, with complete cover in two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening a fence.\u003c\/strong\u003e On wires or mesh it softens a steel or pool fence to about 2m, without the weight or root problems of a woody climber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing White Out Hardenbergia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, though sun gives far heavier flowering. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens and is frost hardy once established. In humid tropical gardens the wet season is the limiting factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, and deliberately poor. It is a legume that fixes its own nitrogen, so rich soil gives lush growth and few flowers. Sand, gravel and thin clay all work.\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 a low phosphorus native fertiliser once in early spring; standard garden fertilisers can damage native legumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim straight after flowering, by up to a third, to keep it dense and stop the base going woody. It reshoots from old wood, so a neglected plant can be cut back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree sizes are grown: 140mm pots in packs of ten, 200mm pots in packs of six, and single 300mm plants. Ten 140mm plants at 1m spacing cover ten metres of bank or fence. The 200mm plants are a season ahead, and the 300mm plants are usually already twining, which suits a pot or a feature position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClimbing growth is soft, so plants travel with stems tied and may arrive tangled. Untie them, plant within a few days and tie the leaders to their support. Expect cover from the second season and full flowering the winter after planting. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-plants-to-soften-fences-and-retaining-walls\"\u003eSoftening fences and retaining walls with planting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse the full climber range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003ePlants for retaining walls and slopes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eAustralian natives\u003c\/a\u003e with the same low phosphorus needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a climber or a groundcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth. With wires, mesh or a trellis it twines to around 2m; with nothing to climb it scrambles flat and spreads about 2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate winter through early spring, typically August into September in southern Australia and a little earlier in the subtropics. The display lasts about six weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is mine growing well but not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually too much shade or too much fertiliser. It needs sun for a heavy display, and as a legume it resents phosphorus, which drives leaf growth at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":50438197739839,"sku":"QLD","price":230.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":50438197772607,"sku":"QLD","price":244.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44964959027519,"sku":"QLD","price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/White-Out-Hardenbergia-Hardenbergia-violacea-White-Out.jpg?v=1741858577"},{"product_id":"pink-magic-bower-vine-pandorea-jasminoides-pink-magic","title":"Pink Magic Bower Vine - Pandorea jasminoides 'Pink Magic'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Magic Bower Vine (\u003cem\u003ePandorea jasminoides\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pink Magic') is the fast Australian native climber for covering a bare fence or carport frame without waiting three years. Given a support it reaches about 5m and spreads roughly 2m wide, carrying large soft pink trumpets with a deep rose throat from spring through summer. The glossy foliage stays dense all year, so the screen still works once flowering finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a warm season it can put on two to three metres of growth, turning a bare trellis into a screen within a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonths of flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large pink trumpets from spring into summer, held against dark glossy leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage holds through winter, so a boundary screen keeps working all year rather than going bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, and built for the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e An east coast Australian native that feeds bees and butterflies, tolerates salt wind and shrugs off humid summers.\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 along a fence, trellis or wire frame for full coverage. It twines rather than clings, so run wires or mesh before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a pot of at least 500mm with a frame or obelisk it gives height and flower in a small footprint, though it needs far more water than in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance suits exposed blocks, and a single plant trained over an arch or pergola post makes a strong feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Magic Bower Vine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering, though it grows in part shade with fewer blooms. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and takes light frost only, so cold inland, tableland and southern gardens will see damage without a warm sheltered wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil enriched with compost. It is not fussy about type but sulks in wet ground. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of 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. It is drought tolerant once established but flowers better with steady moisture. Feed a controlled release fertiliser in early spring and mid summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the job that matters. Prune after the main flowering, thinning tangled stems and shortening long runners, or the vine goes heavy and bare at the base with all the growth up top. It reshoots readily, so an overgrown plant can be cut back hard in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in 140mm pots sold in packs of 10 and in 300mm pots. The 140mm plants are young, with one or two lead stems ready to tie to a support, and the pack suits a full fence line. A 300mm plant is a season ahead and already climbing, which is the better choice for a single feature position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel with the stems tied in and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Tie the leads to their support on planting and guide them until they twine on their own. 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\u003eCompare the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eclimbing plant range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-plants-to-soften-fences-and-retaining-walls\"\u003esoftening fences and retaining walls with plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-plants\"\u003efast growing plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee what suits \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003ecoastal 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 along a fence?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1.5m apart. At that spacing the plants meet and cover the full run within two seasons without competing for water at the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a trellis?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is a twining climber, not a self clinging one, so it needs wires, mesh or a trellis to wrap around. It will not attach itself to a bare brick or rendered wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it damage my fence?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stems twine rather than rooting into surfaces, so it is gentler than a self clinging vine. The weight adds up over years though, so fit wires to a timber paling fence to carry the load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":49618448646463,"sku":"QLD","price":210.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100375236927,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44965617893695,"sku":"QLD","price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Pink-Magic-Bower-Vine-Pandorea-jasminoides-Pink-Magic.jpg?v=1741858585"},{"product_id":"chocolate-chip-bugleweed-ajuga-reptans-chocolate-chip","title":"Chocolate Chip Bugleweed - Ajuga reptans 'Chocolate Chip'","description":"\u003cp\u003eChocolate Chip Bugleweed (\u003cem\u003eAjuga reptans\u003c\/em\u003e 'Chocolate Chip') is the miniature form of a well known groundcover, and the size is the point. It sits about 10cm high and spreads to roughly 45cm, with narrow bronze to chocolate leaves and short spikes of deep blue flowers in spring. Planted 25cm apart it knits into a low, even carpet that suppresses weeds without swamping the plants around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow enough to plant past, not through.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 10cm it edges a path or a bed without spilling over the paving and needing constant clipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour from the leaf.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bronze foliage holds all year and deepens in cold weather, so the bed reads as planted even out of flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue spring flowers for bees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Short violet blue spikes stand above the mat for weeks and are worked hard by bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt copes with difficult ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor soil, damp soil and frost all sit within its tolerance, which is a rare combination in a groundcover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 25cm apart for a dense carpet. At that spacing the runners close the gaps within two growing seasons, and weeds struggle to get a start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row at 25cm along a path gives a soft, low finish that does not need cutting back off the pavers every few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries, slopes and retaining walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e The creeping habit binds loose soil on a bank, and it grows in the shallow pockets of a rockery or spills over a low wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing chocolate chip bugleweed in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade gives the best leaf colour and healthiest growth. It takes morning sun happily, and full sun only where summers are mild and the soil stays moist. This is a plant for warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens: frost hardy, and not a candidate for tropical humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy. It tolerates poor soil and ground that stays damp, which makes it useful under a downpipe or along the low edge of a bed. Air movement matters more than soil quality, because a still crowded position invites crown rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first summer while the runners spread, then it asks for little beyond a soak in a long dry spell. A light dressing of complete fertiliser in early spring keeps the leaf colour strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear the spent flower spikes off after the spring display to tidy the mat and encourage fresh growth. Lift and replant any thin patches in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes as tube stock and as 140mm plants in packs of ten. Tubes are the value option: each is a small rooted plant that spreads to about 45cm, so roughly sixteen cover a square metre at 25cm spacing. The 140mm packs give a visible result in the first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall plants travel well, though a few outer leaves may mark in transit. Plant into weed free, mulched ground and water daily for the first fortnight. Expect the runners to start moving within three to four weeks, and a closed carpet by the second spring. 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-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eThe best groundcovers for shaded beds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eCompare the groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing edging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants for rockeries and slopes\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\u003eAbout sixteen at 25cm spacing. You can stretch to 30cm apart when covering a large area, provided you can wait an extra season for the carpet to close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take foot traffic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight and occasional only, such as stepping between pavers. It is not a lawn substitute and will not recover from a regular walking route or from children playing on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe toxicity of ajuga to cats and dogs is not well documented, so we do not list it as pet friendly. Treat it as a plant to keep pets from grazing on, as you would most ornamentals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":45714151833919,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140134949183,"sku":null,"price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Chocolate-Chip-Bugleweed-Ajuga-reptans-Chocolate-Chip.png?v=1766222737"},{"product_id":"variegated-jasmine-trachelospermum-jasminoides-tricolor","title":"Variegated Jasmine - Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Tricolor'","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated Jasmine (\u003cem\u003eTrachelospermum jasminoides\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tricolor') does everything star jasmine is loved for, then adds foliage worth looking at all year: green leaves splashed cream, with new growth flushing pink. It climbs to about 3m on a support or spreads 1.5m as a groundcover, and in late spring and summer it covers itself in the same perfumed white pinwheel flowers as the plain form. Frost hardy and drought tolerant, it grows almost anywhere 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\u003eColour without flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream and pink variegation lifts fences, walls and pots even in the months when nothing is blooming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThat jasmine perfume.\u003c\/strong\u003e The white spring and summer flowers carry the classic star jasmine scent across a courtyard, and bees and butterflies work them all season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimber, groundcover or spiller.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wires turn it into a screen, open ground turns it into a weed suppressing mat, and a pot edge turns it into a trailing feature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough beyond its looks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant once established, heat tolerant and comfortable in coastal salt wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlower and neater than plain star jasmine.\u003c\/strong\u003e The variegated form is less rampant, which makes it the better choice for pots, balconies and small spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening on a frame.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trained on wires or mesh it dresses a fence or blank wall in a 3m curtain of foliage. Plant 1m apart for full coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Left unsupported it knits into a dense cover under trees and along banks. The same 1m spacing closes over in a couple of seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e It thrives in containers, trailing over the rim or climbing a small obelisk, and its restrained habit keeps borders tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Variegated Jasmine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the strongest variegation and heaviest flowering; light shade is fine with slightly greener growth. It performs from the subtropics through warm and cool temperate zones and Mediterranean climates, and shrugs off frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable garden soil with drainage. In pots, use a premium potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once or twice a week through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. Feed with a controlled release fertiliser in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim any time after flowering to keep it inside its bounds. Wear gloves: the stems bleed a milky sap that can irritate skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants ship in sizes from tubes through 140mm, 180mm and 200mm pots (the multi-plant packs are the economical way to cover a fence or bank) up to 300mm and 400mm stock with instant presence. Some sizes are grown to order and show as backorder; we confirm timing with you before anything ships. Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. Expect it to spend its first weeks settling roots, then run once the weather warms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse all climbing plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eMore plants proven in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003ePlants for coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it as vigorous as ordinary star jasmine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, and that is usually the point. Expect a slightly slower, more compact plant that is easier to keep neat in pots and small courtyards, while still covering a fence panel within a few seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a trellis to climb?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It twines rather than sticks, so give it wires, mesh or a frame. Against a bare rendered wall with nothing to grip, it will simply mound and spill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe milky sap is a mild irritant, so we do not list it as a pet friendly plant. It is not regarded as seriously poisonous, but discourage chewing and wash hands after pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my variegation fading?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo much shade. Move the plant, or thin whatever is shading it, and the new growth will return to strong cream and pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":47325331325247,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140135080255,"sku":null,"price":161.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140135178559,"sku":null,"price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140135113023,"sku":null,"price":167.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140135145791,"sku":null,"price":183.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140135211327,"sku":null,"price":89.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140135244095,"sku":null,"price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Variegated-Jasmine-Trachelospermum-jasminoides-Tricolor.png?v=1766222741"},{"product_id":"blue-chalk-sticks-senecio-mandraliscae","title":"Blue Chalk Sticks - Senecio mandraliscae","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue Chalk Sticks (\u003cem\u003eSenecio mandraliscae\u003c\/em\u003e) is the plant to reach for when you want genuine blue in the garden, not blue-ish green. The finger shaped succulent leaves hold their powdery silver blue colour all year on a low mat about 30cm tall and up to 1m across. It takes heat, drought, salt and poor soil in its stride, which makes it one of the easiest coloured groundcovers you can plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that never switches off.\u003c\/strong\u003e The blue is the leaf itself, not a passing flower, so the effect holds through every season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal drought tolerance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it needs only the occasional deep drink through a dry summer, and it prefers being forgotten to being fussed over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt laden wind and sandy soil do not bother it, so it suits front line coastal beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCovers ground with no fuss.\u003c\/strong\u003e No deadheading, no feeding schedule, no staking. It quietly knits into a weed suppressing mat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in poor soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hungry, stony or sandy ground is fine, provided water drains away freely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants 40cm apart for a dense blue carpet. The colour reads strongest planted in drifts against green foliage or dark mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tucks between boulders, holds its colour in reflected heat, and shrugs off salt spray in beachside beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A wide bowl or trough shows off the trailing stems. One caution: like other senecios the leaves are toxic if eaten, so keep it away from pets and choose something else for a dog run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Blue Chalk Sticks in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun keeps the colour intense and the growth tight; light shade turns it greener and leggier. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, and handles light frost only, so cold district gardeners keep it in a container shifted under cover for winter. In the wet tropics the summer soil stays too damp for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage is the only non-negotiable. In heavy ground, plant on a mound or in a raised bed with coarse sand worked through. In pots use a cactus and succulent mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first warm season, then only when the soil has dried right out. A half rate controlled release fertiliser in spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim any leggy stems in spring to keep the mat dense. The offcuts strike readily in dry mix, so one tray can eventually edge the whole bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Chalk Sticks is sold in two forms: 140mm pots in packs of 10 for laying out a groundcover run, and 200mm pots in packs of 6 with fuller, established clumps. Succulents travel well, though some of the powdery blue coating can rub in transit and the odd leaf may drop. Both are cosmetic and grow out quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Plant into warm soil and roots take hold within weeks. 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\/growing-blue-chalksticks-a-guide-for-thriving-plants\"\u003eGrowing blue chalk sticks: the full guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eBrowse the succulent range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ground-covers-for-low-maintenance-gardens\"\u003eGround covers for low maintenance gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eMore plants for rockeries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for full cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants 40cm apart. At that spacing the stems knit into a solid mat over a warm season or two, faster with an occasional deep water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Senecio species are toxic if eaten, so it is not a plant for gardens where dogs or cats chew foliage. Plant it in beds and pots they cannot reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. A heavy frost collapses the fleshy leaves, so gardeners in cold districts do better keeping it in a pot that winters under the eaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you walk on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The leaves are brittle and snap underfoot, so it is not a lawn substitute. Set stepping stones through it instead and let the blue fill the gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":45714872729919,"sku":"QLD","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140135276863,"sku":null,"price":256.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100393652543,"sku":null,"price":138.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Blue-Chalk-Sticks-Senecio-mandraliscae.png?v=1766222754"},{"product_id":"english-ivy-hedera-helix-green","title":"English Ivy - Hedera helix 'Green'","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnglish Ivy (\u003cem\u003eHedera helix\u003c\/em\u003e 'Green') is the evergreen answer to the corner where nothing else will grow. It climbs to around 4m on a wall or fence and spreads about 3m as a groundcover, gripping brick, timber and render with its own aerial roots, so no trellis is needed. Dry shade, thin soil, wind and frost barely slow it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt grows where other plants sulk.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry shade under established trees, thin soil against a shaded wall, exposed windy corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf clinging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Aerial rootlets attach straight to masonry and timber, the cheapest way to green a blank surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen every month.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cover does not thin out in the cold months, so a bank still reads green in July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and drought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the roots are down it asks for very little, including through a cold southern winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover in dry shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for dense cover. This is its best use: under mature trees, along shaded fence lines, and where lawn gives up beside a house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fibrous roots bind loose soil while trailing stems spill over block work, holding a bank together through heavy rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening a wall or fence.\u003c\/strong\u003e Given something to climb it reaches about 4m and reads as a green wall, using almost no bed width. One caveat: the leaves and berries are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing English Ivy in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to full shade, though shade gives the better leaf in a hot summer. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate, Mediterranean and subtropical gardens, and is frost hardy once established, so cold southern gardens are fine. Not one for the wet tropics or the arid interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything, including poor and rocky ground, as long as water drains away. Work compost through the top of a bank before planting and mulch 75mm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Weekly through the first summer, then only in a long dry spell. A handful of slow release fertiliser in early spring is plenty; overfeeding just means more clipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clip the edges twice a year, in early spring and late summer, and keep it off roofs and gutters. It shoots from old wood, so a neglected patch can be cut right back. In cool temperate districts ivy escapes gardens easily, so remove berrying growth and never dump clippings over a back fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIvy is grown here in two sizes: 140mm pots in packs of ten, the value choice for covering ground, and 200mm pots in packs of six for a quicker result. Both arrive as young plants with several trailing stems, not a finished curtain of foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt travels well, because the leathery leaves hold their own moisture. Expect a quiet three to four weeks while roots go down, then obvious runners by the end of the first warm season. 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\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eThe best groundcovers for shaded areas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers-groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the climbers and groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003eCompare plants for retaining walls and slopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-plants-to-soften-fences-and-retaining-walls\"\u003eHow to soften a fence or block wall\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart for groundcover. Tighter spacing costs more without closing gaps much sooner, since each plant throws long runners that root as they travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs English Ivy safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The leaves and berries are toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, and chewing usually brings on drooling, vomiting and mouth irritation. If your dog chews foliage, choose a different groundcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it damage brickwork or render?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSound brick and mortar are generally fine, but the aerial roots work into cracked mortar, flaking paint and timber weatherboards. Grow it on a fence or a wire frame rather than a painted house wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will if you let it. Two clips a year hold it exactly where you want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100401549631,"sku":null,"price":116.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140136816959,"sku":null,"price":228.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":45783652204863,"sku":"QLD","price":317.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/English-Ivy-Hedera-helix-Green.png?v=1766222772"},{"product_id":"goldchild-english-ivy-hedera-helix-goldchild","title":"Goldchild English Ivy - Hedera helix 'Goldchild'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGoldchild English Ivy (\u003cem\u003eHedera helix\u003c\/em\u003e 'Goldchild') is the compact variegated ivy for gardeners who want ground covered without losing light. It holds about 30cm high and creeps to roughly 1.5m across, with small grey green leaves edged in a broad gold band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour without flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The gold margin is part of the leaf, so the bed looks the same in July as in October.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow and spreading, not rampant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows slowly and holds around 30cm high, so it fills a bed rather than swallowing one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy where others sulk.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant once established, wind tolerant, and it accepts poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo plants in one.\u003c\/strong\u003e Left flat it covers ground. Given a post or wall it climbs to 2m or more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little upkeep.\u003c\/strong\u003e One shear a year is close to the whole job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover under trees and shrubs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart in a staggered grid, which closes into a continuous mat without hard competition for water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single line 50cm apart holds a clean path edge, and the gold reads clearly against paving and mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes and retaining walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stems root as they run, knitting loose soil on a batter. Along the top of a wall it spills down the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits a wide bowl on its own, or trails around a taller plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Goldchild English Ivy in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A plant for cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, in full sun to part shade. The variegation shows best with a few hours of direct light and looks flatter in deep shade. It is not suited to tropical or arid gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable soil works, including thin or rocky ground, provided it drains. Dig compost through the top 200mm before planting and mulch to 50mm, clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer to get roots down, then only in long dry spells. Controlled release fertiliser once in early spring is enough for the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear it back in late winter to keep the mat dense and stop runners straying. It reshoots readily from cut stems, so you can be firm with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied in one size, a 200mm pot sold as a pack of six. Six plants at 50cm spacing cover roughly one and a half square metres. Plants arrive established with runners already started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect visible new runners within four to six weeks in the growing season, and useful cover by the end of the second 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\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the full groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eSee more variegated foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-plants-for-ground-cover-a-guide-to-greenery\"\u003eChoosing a groundcover for your conditions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/variegated-plants-explained-what-every-gardener-should-know\"\u003eWhy variegated leaves behave differently\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\u003eFifty centimetres apart, staggered rather than in straight rows. A pack of six covers a small bed and the plants knit together within two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Ivy, including this selection, is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, and the sap can irritate skin. Choose a different groundcover if you have a pet that grazes garden beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it climb a fence or wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if you let it. Given a wall, post or frame it climbs to 2m or more using clinging roots. Keep it off painted timber and soft render unless you are prepared to pull it back each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":45783657644351,"sku":"QLD","price":335.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Goldchild-English-Ivy-Hedera-helix-Goldchild.jpg?v=1741858743"},{"product_id":"red-brazilian-jasmine-dipladenia-red-form","title":"Red Brazilian Jasmine - Dipladenia Red Form","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Brazilian Jasmine (\u003cem\u003eMandevilla sanderi\u003c\/em\u003e, sold as dipladenia, red form) is the compact climber for a pot beside a warm wall. It twines to about 2m with a spread of 1m, so it suits a courtyard trellis or a balcony obelisk rather than a fence run. Deep red trumpet flowers open from spring through summer and into autumn wherever nights stay mild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonths of red trumpets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowering runs from spring into autumn in warm gardens, not in a single short burst.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact for a climber.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 2m by 1m it stays in scale with a courtyard, a balcony or a pot beside a door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy foliage all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The thick dark leaves stay presentable between flushes, which many flowering climbers cannot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and humidity suit it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reflected warmth off paving, coastal humidity and short dry spells are all fine once established.\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 with a small obelisk or trellis is the classic use. In a container it holds nearer 1.5m and moves under shelter when the weather turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf drop is light and the plant stays small, so it suits a narrow bed beside paving where a bigger climber would take over. On a north or east facing wall it covers a 2m panel and flowers at eye level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Red Brazilian Jasmine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to very light shade, out of cold wind. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens only. It is frost tender, so anywhere that frosts it has to be a pot that comes under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and rich in organic matter. In pots use a premium potting mix, not a cheap one that holds too much water. In the ground, work compost through the backfill and raise the bed on clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix evenly moist through spring and summer, letting the top few centimetres dry between waterings, then ease off in winter. A liquid feed high in potassium every three to four weeks drives the flowering. High nitrogen fertiliser gives leaf and little colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune through the growing season to keep it bushy and trigger more flower buds. In late winter cut the plant back by about a third and remove thin or dead stems. It flowers on new growth, so that trim costs nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown as tube stock. Plants are young, usually a few twining stems on a small root ball, and often not yet in flower. Potted into a 300mm to 400mm container with a support, tube stock typically flowers in its first warm season and fills the frame in the second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung plants travel well because the leaves are thick and hold moisture. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Give it two to three weeks to settle before the first liquid feed, and expect steady growth once nights stay above about 15 degrees. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. One honest warning: the stems carry a milky sap that irritates skin and is toxic if chewed, so this is not a pet safe plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse the full climbing plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants that succeed on a balcony\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003ePoolside plants with light leaf drop\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/your-ideal-tropical-poolside-plants-for-low-maintenance-bliss\"\u003eChoosing low maintenance poolside plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs dipladenia the same thing as mandevilla?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEffectively yes. Dipladenia was the older genus name, and the trade still uses it for the compact, smaller leaved forms like this one. Botanically they now sit in the one genus, Mandevilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive winter outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in frost free gardens. In cool temperate and inland districts it needs to spend winter in a pot under cover, or be treated as a warm season plant you replace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around dogs and cats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The milky sap is an irritant and the plant is toxic if eaten, so keep it out of reach if your pet chews foliage. Wear gloves when pruning it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":45842989056319,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Red-Brazilian-Jasmine-Dipladenia-Red-Form.png?v=1766222787"},{"product_id":"aloha-white-mandevilla-mandevilla-aloha-white","title":"Aloha White Mandevilla - Mandevilla 'Aloha White'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAloha White Mandevilla (\u003cem\u003eMandevilla\u003c\/em\u003e 'Aloha White') is the climber to use when you need height in almost no floor space. It twines to about 3m on a frame while staying around 1m wide, carrying broad white trumpet flowers through the warm months against dark glossy foliage. Give it a trellis and it will cover it in a single season.\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 Roughly 3m tall and 1m wide, so it screens a balcony where a shrub would take the entire space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite flowers for months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large clean trumpets keep coming through the warm season rather than arriving in one burst.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e A plant put in during spring covers its frame by the end of summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat, humidity and salt are fine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot brick courtyards and seaside balconies both suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinators visit it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies work the open trumpets all season.\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 container 400mm or wider with a built in trellis is the classic way to grow it. Potted plants settle around 2m rather than 3m, which is usually what a balcony wants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Along a wire frame or lattice panel, set plants 1m apart to match their mature width. That gives continuous cover without the stems tangling into an unprunable mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trained up an obelisk or over an archway it works as a vertical accent, flowering at eye height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Aloha White Mandevilla in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to very light shade, with shelter from cold wind. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so further south grow it in a pot that can move under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and support.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, compost enriched soil or a quality potting mix. It twines rather than clinging, so it cannot climb a bare wall: install the trellis before planting, and tie the first few stems in until they take hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it evenly moist through spring and summer, particularly in pots, where it dries out quickly on a hot balcony. Ease right back in winter. Feed a liquid fertiliser for flowering plants every three to four weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter or early spring before growth starts, cutting back by up to a third to force new shoots from low down. It flowers on new growth, so this trim increases the display. Cut stems weep a milky sap, so wear gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in two sizes: 140mm pots in packs of ten and 200mm pots in packs of six. The 140mm plants are young, usually a short stem or two, and they suit a group of balcony pots. The 200mm plants are more advanced and fill a frame a season sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClimbers travel with their stems bundled, so expect them to look untidy when you unpack them. Untie, tie in to the frame, and they straighten within a fortnight. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Plant in spring and expect real coverage by the end of the first summer. 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\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse the full climbing plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003eCompare plants suited to balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/choosing-the-right-size-pot-for-your-plant-the-complete-guide\"\u003eHow to choose the right pot size\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/small-courtyard-garden-ideas\"\u003eIdeas for planting a small courtyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a trellis?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is a twining climber with no aerial roots or suckers, so it cannot attach to a bare wall. Put the support in place before planting and tie the first stems on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The stems carry a milky sap that irritates skin and mouths, so keep it out of reach of pets that chew foliage and wear gloves when you prune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive winter in a cold garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in the ground. It is frost tender. Further south, grow it in a pot and shift it under eaves before the first frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140137177407,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":46909840359743,"sku":"QLD","price":220.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Aloha-White-Mandevilla-Mandevilla-Aloha-White.jpg?v=1741858761"},{"product_id":"green-gold-pothos-devils-ivy-epipremnum-aureum-green-gold-pothos","title":"Green Gold Pothos Devil's Ivy - Epipremnum aureum 'Green Gold Pothos'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreen Gold Pothos, or devil's ivy (\u003cem\u003eEpipremnum aureum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Green Gold'), is the indoor plant most people succeed with first. It trails or climbs to about 2m indoors and spreads roughly 1m, with heart shaped leaves marbled in deep green and butter yellow. It grows fast, forgives a missed watering, and puts up with the low light that defeats almost everything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt is genuinely hard to kill.\u003c\/strong\u003e Missed waterings, dry indoor air and imperfect light are all survivable. The one thing it will not forgive is sitting in water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariegation that holds.\u003c\/strong\u003e The green and gold marbling stays strong in bright indirect light, giving you two tone foliage without needing a flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrail it or climb it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Left in a hanging basket it cascades. Given a totem or moss pole it climbs, and the leaves get noticeably larger as it does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to multiply.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any cutting with a node roots in water within a couple of weeks, so one plant becomes several at no cost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, anywhere in the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shelves, hanging baskets, bathrooms and offices all suit it. Inside, your climate stops mattering, which counts for a plant this frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a sheltered balcony in a warm climate it grows far harder than indoors. Keep it out of direct midday sun, which bleaches the variegation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover in warm gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it works as shaded groundcover or trained up a post, planted 50cm apart. It spreads vigorously outdoors, so keep it away from bushland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing green gold pothos in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light gives the best growth and the strongest variegation. It tolerates low light, though the leaves come through greener. Outdoors it suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens in shade or part shade, and it is frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality free draining potting mix with added perlite or bark, in a pot with a drainage hole. With a decorative outer pot, take the plant out to water it and let it drain fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the top third of the mix dry out, then water thoroughly and tip out the saucer. Indoors that is usually weekly in summer and every two to three weeks in winter. Feed a half strength liquid fertiliser monthly in the warm months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut any vine back to just above a leaf node whenever it gets longer than you want. That keeps the plant full near the top instead of bare, and every offcut is a free cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow this pothos in five formats. The 125mm and 140mm pots come in packs of ten and the 200mm in packs of six, which suit anyone planting a group. For a single plant, the 250mm hanging basket arrives already trailing, while the 300mm totem pole is an established climber carrying larger mature leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePothos travels well. Thick waxy leaves hold their own moisture, so it usually arrives in good order, with the occasional creased leaf that can be trimmed off. Expect new growth within three to four weeks in warm weather. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, under our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/variegated-plants-explained-what-every-gardener-should-know\"\u003eUnderstanding variegated foliage and how to keep it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse plants for low light rooms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eCompare the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The leaves and stems contain calcium oxalate crystals, which cause mouth irritation, drooling and vomiting if chewed. Hang it or keep it high if you have a pet that grazes on plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my plant losing its yellow markings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough light. In dim conditions the plant produces more chlorophyll and the leaves come through mostly green. Move it closer to a window, out of direct sun, and the marbling returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the top third of the mix is dry, roughly weekly in summer and every two to three weeks in winter. Yellow lower leaves and soft stems mean overwatering, so check the drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"125mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":49316139860287,"sku":"QLD","price":300.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140138455359,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100406759743,"sku":null,"price":270.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":49316139893055,"sku":"QLD","price":268.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100406825279,"sku":null,"price":223.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm Basket","offer_id":49316139925823,"sku":"QLD","price":104.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm Totem Pole","offer_id":49316139958591,"sku":"QLD","price":192.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Green-Gold-Pothos-Devils-Ivy-Epipremnum-aureum-Green-Gold-Pothos.jpg?v=1741858857"},{"product_id":"heartleaf-philodendron-philodendron-cordatum","title":"Heartleaf Philodendron - Philodendron cordatum","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeartleaf Philodendron (\u003cem\u003ePhilodendron cordatum\u003c\/em\u003e) is the trailing indoor plant that actually copes with a dim corner, holding deep green heart shaped leaves on vines that run to about 2m and spread roughly 1m. It is fast, unfussy and quick to forgive a missed week. Reach for it when a room needs greenery rather than a feature specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles low light properly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid green leaves gather more light than variegated foliage, so it holds up in a hallway where a patterned plant goes thin and pale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast enough to fill a space.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vines run to 2m and spread about 1m, so a modest plant becomes a full trail inside a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrail it or climb it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let it hang from a shelf, or run it up a moss pole where the leaves grow noticeably larger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to multiply.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any cutting with a node roots in a glass of water within a fortnight, so one plant eventually furnishes the rest of the house.\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 Shelves, hallways, bathrooms and offices anywhere in the country, because indoors your climate stops mattering. It is the plant for a room the window barely reaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Happy under cover in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so southern and inland gardeners should bring it inside for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomes with pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Said plainly: philodendron is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed. Hang it high or shelve it out of reach rather than standing it at floor level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing heartleaf philodendron in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to bright indirect light gives the best growth. It survives genuinely low light better than most houseplants, though the vines stretch and the leaves space out. Keep it clear of direct sun, which scorches the thin foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A good indoor potting mix with added perlite or bark to hold air around the roots. The pot must drain. Repot every second year, moving up one size, before the mix compacts and growth stalls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water once the top 2cm of mix is dry, roughly weekly in summer and fortnightly in winter. It prefers to stay lightly moist, never standing in water. Half strength liquid fertiliser monthly from spring to autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut a vine just past a leaf node and the plant branches from that point. Taking a third off in spring is what turns a stringy plant into a full one, and the trimmings become new plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold as 140mm plants in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six and 250mm in packs of three. The 140mm plants are young with short trails and the value choice if you are filling several rooms. The larger pots already trail and go straight into a hanging basket or a decorative pot with drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA curled or yellowed leaf after transit is normal rather than a fault. Give it an indirect spot and a fortnight to settle before expecting new growth. 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\/philodendron-care-guide\"\u003eThe complete philodendron care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/house-indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the house plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-plant-tips-for-beginners\"\u003eIndoor plant tips for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-pots\"\u003ePots that suit indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The leaves and stems contain calcium oxalate crystals that are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, causing mouth irritation, drooling and vomiting. Keep it hanging or well above reach in a home with pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from a pothos?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves are thinner, softer and a deeper green, with a more pointed heart shape. It also tolerates lower light and prefers to stay lightly moist, where a pothos would rather dry out between drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my plant all bare stem?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo little light and no pruning, usually together. Move it somewhere brighter but still indirect, then cut the vines back by a third and push the cuttings into the same pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140138553663,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100407415103,"sku":null,"price":225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":49316177346879,"sku":"QLD","price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":49316177379647,"sku":"QLD","price":308.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Heartleaf-Philodendron-Philodendron-cordatum.jpg?v=1741858861"},{"product_id":"tractors-seat-plant-ligularia-reniformis","title":"Tractor's Seat Plant - Ligularia reniformis","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tractor's Seat Plant (\u003cem\u003eLigularia reniformis\u003c\/em\u003e) earns its place on leaf size alone. Glossy, kidney shaped leaves the width of a dinner plate build a clump about 0.8m high and 1.2m across, and slim spikes of yellow daisy flowers lift to around 1.2m through the warmer months. It is a shade and moisture plant, one of the few genuinely bold foliage choices for the damp, dim corner most gardens have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves that read from across the garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each one is large, round and high gloss, so a single clump does the work of a much bigger shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt wants the wet spot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet feet tolerant, so ground that stays damp after rain is an advantage rather than a problem to solve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy, unlike most big leaf plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold foliage usually means tender. This one holds up in cool temperate gardens as well as subtropical ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYellow flowers above the foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall daisy spikes rise clear of the leaves through the warm months, and need no more than cutting off at the base afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMassed in shaded beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart. At that spacing the leaves overlap into a continuous low canopy within two seasons, and the soil underneath stays cool and weed free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePond edges and drainage lines.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ground that stays damp is where this plant looks its best, which is unusual enough to be worth planning around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and shaded courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant fills a 400mm pot and holds its shape for years, provided the watering keeps up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tractor's Seat Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full shade to part shade. Morning sun is fine, hot afternoon sun scorches the leaf margins for the rest of the season. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, and frost is no problem for an established clump. Dry inland heat is, so in arid districts keep it in a sheltered courtyard with reliable irrigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and moisture holding. Dig compost through the bed before planting, then mulch 50mm deep and keep it clear of the crown. Heavy ground that other plants resent is what this one prefers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil damp, particularly through the first summer. If it dries right out the plant collapses flat, and while a deep soak usually revives it within hours, repeated wilting costs you leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and tidying.\u003c\/strong\u003e A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough. Remove leaves as they yellow, and bait for snails around fresh spring shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in tube stock and in packs of six 200mm plants. Tubes are young single crown plants and the economical way to fill a long shaded bed, though allow a season for them to size up. The 200mm pack covers roughly six square metres at 1m spacing and already carries several full sized leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect some leaf damage in transit on foliage this large. It is cosmetic, and fresh leaves push through within four to six weeks in the 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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/shade-gardening-with-brisbane-plant-nursery-guide\"\u003eHow to plan a shade garden in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eBrowse more plants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eThe best groundcovers for shaded beds\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well. In open sun the leaf edges scorch and the clump stays small and hard looking. Give it shade through the hottest part of the day for full leaf size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne per square metre. At 1m spacing the leaves close over the soil in about two seasons, so a pack of six covers a bed roughly 2m by 3m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do the leaves flop on hot days?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is telling you it is thirsty. Large soft leaves lose water faster than the roots can replace it, so a plant on the dry side wilts by afternoon. Water deeply and it lifts again, usually the same day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":50115550511423,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100415344959,"sku":null,"price":435.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140139962687,"sku":null,"price":348.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Tractors-Seat-Plant-Ligularia-reniformis.png?v=1768455725"},{"product_id":"boston-ivy-parthenocissus-tricuspidata","title":"Boston Ivy - Parthenocissus tricuspidata","description":"\u003cp\u003eBoston Ivy (\u003cem\u003eParthenocissus tricuspidata\u003c\/em\u003e) is the climber that turns a blank brick wall into the best feature on the property. It clings by itself with adhesive pads, needs no wires or trellis, and covers 10m of height and 5m of width where the support allows. Through summer it is a flat sheet of overlapping green leaves. In autumn, in a garden with a genuine cool season, it runs scarlet before dropping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt attaches itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adhesive pads grip brick, stone and concrete with no framework and no tying in, saving both the cost and the look of a trellis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn colour on a vertical surface.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous, and in cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens the change to red is dramatic and reliable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the roots are away it moves quickly, the standard answer to a large blank wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough where it counts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost, heat, wind and drought tolerant once established, so an exposed western wall does not stop it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter sun, summer shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because it drops its leaves, a covered wall stays cool in summer and lets the winter sun through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalls and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart along the base of the wall. Even spacing matters more than sheer numbers, because one plant in a corner takes years to reach the far end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a garage, a boundary fence or a retaining wall it turns a blank surface into the thing you look at, and softens modern render without a garden bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to think about first.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pads mark render and can work into soft mortar, so it belongs on sound brickwork, stone or concrete. It is vigorous and needs a wall you are happy to hand over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Boston Ivy in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with sun giving the strongest autumn colour. This is a climber for cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens: Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, Perth and the cooler tablelands all suit it. In humid tropical gardens it stays green and colours poorly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Undemanding. Any reasonably drained soil will do, improved with compost, then mulched 75mm deep, clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer to get the roots down, after which it is drought tolerant. Feeding is optional and mostly just makes it grow harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter while it is bare and you can see what you are cutting. Keep it clear of gutters, roof tiles and window frames, because that is where it causes problems rather than on the wall face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoston Ivy is grown in 140mm and 200mm packs and in 300mm pots. The packs are the practical choice for a long wall, since you need several plants spaced along it rather than one large one. A 300mm plant gives a stronger start on a smaller job. Plants may arrive bare in winter, which is normal for a deciduous climber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect the first season to go into roots, then rapid vertical growth from the second. Plants are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is 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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse the full climber range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/plants-that-change-colour-throughout-the-year\"\u003eWhich plants give reliable autumn colour in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-plants\"\u003eCompare other fast growing plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it damage my wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn sound brick, stone or concrete it is generally fine. The pads leave marks when the vine is pulled off, and on soft old mortar or painted render they can lift the surface. Keep it off timber cladding and gutters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from English Ivy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoston Ivy is deciduous, colours red in autumn and climbs with adhesive pads. English Ivy stays evergreen, roots into surfaces as it climbs and is far harder to remove once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The berries and sap contain oxalates and can upset cats and dogs, so it is not one to plant where a pet grazes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":50142375674175,"sku":"QLD","price":297.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":50142375706943,"sku":"QLD","price":235.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":50142375739711,"sku":"QLD","price":240.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Boston-Ivy-Parthenocissus-tricuspidata.heic?v=1741858928"},{"product_id":"native-flax-lily-dianella-revoluta-petite-marie","title":"Native Flax Lily - Dianella revoluta 'Petite Marie'","description":"\u003cp\u003eNative Flax Lily 'Petite Marie' (\u003cem\u003eDianella revoluta\u003c\/em\u003e 'Petite Marie') is the dwarf form of one of the toughest Australian strappy plants, holding at about 40cm tall and 40cm wide instead of the metre the species can reach. Fine blue green leaves form a dense tuft, and sprays of small blue flowers rise above them in spring, followed by purple berries the birds take. It handles drought, frost, salt and poor soil, which is a rare combination in a plant this neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough to plant anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 40cm each way it edges a path or fills a narrow bed without the flopping that larger flax lilies do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt survives the hard positions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, frost hardy, salt tolerant and untroubled by poor soil, so it works from Perth to the tablelands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue flowers and purple berries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spring flower sprays are fine and airy, and the berries that follow bring birds into the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost no maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e A tidy up every second or third year is the entire job. It does not need dividing, staking or regular feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart for a dense, weed suppressing carpet. At that spacing the tufts touch within two seasons and the soil below stays cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and path edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact habit gives a clean line along a driveway or garden bed without spilling over paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage and reflected heat suit it, so it holds a rockery pocket or a 300mm pot on a hot balcony where softer plants cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing native flax lily in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It is at home in subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, which covers most of the country, and it is frost hardy enough for tableland and southern winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything that drains, including sand, gravel and unimproved clay. Loosen the planting hole, mulch 50mm deep and skip the soil improvement most plants need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer to get roots down, then only in long dry spells. A light application of low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring is plenty, and overfeeding produces soft, floppy leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear the whole clump back to about 10cm every second or third year in late winter to clear old leaves and spent flower stems. It reshoots quickly from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 140mm pots, sold in packs of ten, which is the practical unit for the mass planting and edging work this plant is bought for. Ten plants cover roughly 1.5 square metres at the recommended 40cm spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrappy leaves can arrive creased or bent from transit and will straighten as new growth comes through. Expect the tufts to close over within two growing seasons. 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\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/dianella-care-guide\"\u003edianella care guide\u003c\/a\u003e for planting, trimming and troubleshooting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003egrasses and strappy leaf plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee what else suits \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003emass planting\u003c\/a\u003e at scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003ecoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e for exposed sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need per square metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 40cm spacing, about six plants per square metre. A pack of ten covers roughly 1.5 square metres and closes into a continuous cover within two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the berries safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe berries are not confirmed safe for cats and dogs, so treat them as one to keep away from a pet that grazes. Discourage chewing and contact your vet if berries are eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need cutting back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly every second or third year. Shear the clump to about 10cm in late winter and it refreshes completely, which is easier than picking through old leaves by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, part shade is fine and the leaves stay a deeper green. Flowering and berry set are lighter than in full sun, so plant it in the open if you want the birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":50503099777343,"sku":"QLD","price":289.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Native-Flax-Lily-Dianella-revoluta-Petite-Marie.jpg?v=1741858962"},{"product_id":"black-forest-cake-coral-bells-heuchera-black-forest-cake","title":"Black Forest Cake Coral Bells - Heuchera 'Black Forest Cake'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Forest Cake Coral Bells (\u003cem\u003eHeuchera\u003c\/em\u003e 'Black Forest Cake') is a compact perennial grown for foliage so dark it reads as black, with slender red flower spikes rising above it in spring and summer. The plant sits at about 35cm tall including those spikes and spreads to around 40cm, so it works at the front of a border or in a pot. Frost hardy, shade tolerant, and 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\u003eNear black foliage that never fades.\u003c\/strong\u003e The mound of ruffled leaves holds its colour all year, giving a shaded bed contrast that flowers cannot provide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed flowers on fine stems.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slim spikes carry small red bells above the leaves for weeks, without deadheading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays small.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 35cm by 40cm it holds its shape indefinitely, so it suits pots, edges and tight courtyard beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, and the spikes bring in bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row at 30cm centres gives a continuous dark edge along a path. The contrast against pale gravel or silver foliage is why most people buy it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart for dense cover, about eleven per square metre. The mounds meet in a season and shade out weed seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the better perennials for a shaded pot, alone in a 300mm container or as a dark base layer under something taller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Black Forest Cake Coral Bells in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade, or morning sun with afternoon protection. Full sun in a hot garden bleaches the dark leaves. This is a plant for cool temperate and warm temperate gardens: frost hardy and happy with a cold winter, but not suited to subtropical or tropical gardens, where humid summers rot the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and rich in organic matter. Work compost through the bed and mulch lightly, but keep the mulch off the crown, since a buried crown is the usual cause of losing one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil evenly moist through the first summer, then water regularly in dry weather. It is not drought tolerant. Feed a slow release fertiliser once in early spring and no more, since rich feeding produces growth that flops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTidying and dividing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pull off tired outer leaves and cut spent flower spikes at the base. Over three or four years the crown lifts out of the soil: lift in early spring, divide, and replant deeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown in 140mm pots and sold in packs of ten. Ten plants at 30cm spacing cover close to one square metre of groundcover, or about three metres of single row edging. Each arrives as an established mound with a full root ball, so it can go straight into a prepared bed or a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves are soft and will show a few creases from the box. Trim those off and fresh growth covers the gap within a month. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Plant in autumn or early spring and expect the clumps to close over in the first full season. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eThe best groundcover plants for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eBrowse plants suited to partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eCompare plants that are safe around pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-cool-climates\"\u003ePerennials for cool climate gardens\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\u003eAbout eleven, at 30cm spacing. A pack of ten covers roughly one square metre of groundcover, or three metres of edging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a warm humid garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably. It suits cool temperate and warm temperate gardens. In subtropical and tropical conditions the mix of heat and humidity rots the crown, so treat it as a seasonal pot plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun can it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart shade is best, and morning sun with afternoon shade gives the strongest leaf colour. Full sun scorches the leaf edges and dulls the near black tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":50478307410239,"sku":"QLD","price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Black-Forest-Cake-Coral-Bells-Heuchera-Black-Forest-Cake.jpg?v=1741858967"},{"product_id":"creeping-juniper-juniperus-taxifolia-lutchuensis","title":"Creeping Juniper - Juniperus taxifolia Lutchuensis","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreeping Juniper (\u003cem\u003eJuniperus taxifolia\u003c\/em\u003e var. lutchuensis) is a prostrate conifer that holds at about 30cm high while spreading into a mat around 2m wide. It lays dense evergreen cover over banks, wall tops and rockeries, and keeps doing it through salt wind, drought, frost and poor soil. For ground you want permanently covered and rarely thought about, it is a quiet achiever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover that stays down.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 30cm high it never needs cutting to stay low. The habit is flat by nature, not by maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for hard positions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Coastal salt, wind, drought, frost and poor soil are all on its tolerance list, which is close to a full house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen texture, no waiting.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is no flowering season to hang on for. The fine foliage is the feature, and it looks the same in July as January.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant it and step back.\u003c\/strong\u003e Low maintenance with non-invasive roots, it is safe alongside retaining walls, steps and paving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes and retaining walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for full groundcover. On banks it knits the surface together, and along wall tops it spills over the face and softens the hard edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e It moulds itself around boulders and steps, which is how it grows in the wild and where it looks most natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Front line salt exposure does not worry it, and massed at 1m centres it covers broad areas that would otherwise be a weeding job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Creeping Juniper in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest mat. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean climates and is fully frost hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any free draining ground, including sand and stony fill. Like most junipers it dislikes sitting in permanently wet soil, so keep it out of boggy hollows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water through the first summer while the roots run, then leave it to the rain in most districts. Feeding is rarely needed beyond a light slow release fertiliser in spring if growth seems slow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim the leading edges where they meet paths or steps. Never cut back into old bare wood, because junipers do not reshoot from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Creeping Juniper as tube stock, in 140mm pots as a pack of ten, and in 200mm pots as a pack of six. At the recommended 1m spacing, a pack of ten covers roughly ten square metres, which makes budgeting a bank straightforward. Junipers travel well and transplant calmly at any mild time of year. Orders are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/conifers-growing-maintaining\"\u003eHow to grow and care for conifers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/conifers\"\u003eBrowse the conifer range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eCompare groundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003ePlants for retaining walls and slopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast will it cover the ground?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted at 1m spacing and watered through the first summer, expect the mat to close over a few growing seasons. It is steady rather than instant, and permanent once there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cut it back hard if it spreads too far?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Trim the green edges as often as you like, but cuts into old bare wood will not regrow. Give it the full 2m spread from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope right on the coast?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Salt tolerance is one of its strengths, so it suits exposed front line coastal banks and beach house gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need watering once established?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRarely. It is drought tolerant after its first year or two, and in most climates rain is enough from then on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":50502798147903,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140140323135,"sku":null,"price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140140355903,"sku":null,"price":222.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Creeping-Juniper-Juniperus-taxifolia-Lutchuensis.png?v=1766222928"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/climbers-groundcover.png?v=1767934473","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/climbers-groundcover.oembed?page=7","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}