{"title":"Diosma (Coleonema)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiosma, botanically Coleonema, is a soft, fine leaved evergreen shrub from South Africa, often called confetti bush for the tiny pink or white flowers that cover it from late winter through spring. The needle like foliage is aromatic when brushed. It has been a staple of temperate Australian gardens for generations, used for low hedges, borders and rounded mounds. Choose by flower colour, by foliage colour and by mature size, and give it sun and good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a diosma\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/white-diosma-coleonema-album\"\u003eWhite Diosma\u003c\/a\u003e is Coleonema album, a bright green shrub with white flowers that grows to about a metre and a half if left unclipped. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/golden-diosma-coleonema-aureum\"\u003eGolden Diosma\u003c\/a\u003e is grown as much for its yellow gold foliage as for its flowers, and stays lower and more compact, which makes it a favourite for edging and for contrast against dark green plants. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/compactum-pink-diosma-coleonema-pulchrum-compactum-pink\"\u003eCompactum Pink Diosma\u003c\/a\u003e is a compact pink flowered form of Coleonema pulchrum, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-velvet-diosma-coleonema-red-velvet\"\u003eRed Velvet Diosma\u003c\/a\u003e is a named variety with more strongly coloured flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a clipped low hedge, choose one variety and plant it all the way along so the line grows evenly. For a mixed border, the golden form gives colour all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere diosma grows\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiosma suits temperate and cool climates: Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Hobart, Sydney and the tablelands. It tolerates moderate frost, wind and some coastal exposure once established. It also grows in the subtropics if drainage is excellent, but it tends to be short lived in humid summers, and in the tropics it is not worth attempting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun gives the densest growth and the most flowers. In shade the plant opens up and becomes leggy. It is used with other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/evergreen-shrubs\"\u003eevergreen shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e in borders and foundation plantings, and it is one of the reliable \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-cool-climates\"\u003eplants for cool climates\u003c\/a\u003e. You can browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs\"\u003eshrubs\u003c\/a\u003e for companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiosma has naturalised in parts of southern Australia, so do not plant it beside bushland, and never dump prunings in or near a reserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in autumn or spring in soil that drains freely. On clay, raise the bed or plant on a mound, because diosma dies quickly with wet feet. A light, slightly acidic soil is ideal. For a low hedge, space plants 50 to 60 centimetres apart; as individual rounded shrubs, allow about a metre. Water in well and mulch, keeping the mulch clear of the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater through the first summer. After that diosma copes with ordinary dry spells in temperate areas, though a deep soak in long hot periods keeps the foliage fresh. Feed lightly in spring after flowering with a controlled release fertiliser; it does not need much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePruning is what keeps diosma dense. Trim lightly all over as soon as flowering finishes in late spring, taking off the spent flowers and a little of the new growth. Never cut back into bare wood, because old stems without leaves seldom reshoot and the gap stays. A plant trimmed lightly each year from the start stays compact for many years; one left alone for several seasons goes woody at the base and is usually better replaced than cut hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does diosma flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom late winter through spring, generally July or August to October depending on the district, with a few flowers at other times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does diosma grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe taller pink and white kinds reach about a metre and a half high and wide if left unpruned. Golden and compact forms usually stay under a metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cut diosma back hard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It rarely shoots from bare wood. Trim lightly each year after flowering and keep the cut within leafy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my diosma dying in patches?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most common cause is root rot from poor drainage or overwatering, which shows as sections browning off. Improve drainage before replanting.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"white-diosma-coleonema-album","title":"White Diosma - Coleonema album","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Diosma (\u003cem\u003eColeonema album\u003c\/em\u003e), also sold as white breath of heaven, is a rounded aromatic shrub about 1.5m tall and wide that clips into one of the neatest informal hedges available. The fine needle foliage releases a sharp citrus scent whenever you brush past or run the shears over it, and small white flowers cover the bush from late winter into spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent you trigger by walking past.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves are heavily aromatic, so a plant beside a path earns its keep every time someone touches it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt clips beautifully.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine foliage on dense twiggy growth gives a smooth even face, softer than a clipped box hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite flowers in late winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Masses of small flowers arrive when little else is out, drawing bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and wind tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt laden wind does not burn it, so it holds up in exposed front gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant and low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it wants an occasional deep soak and a trim after flowering. No spraying, no staking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart for a dense hedge. Plants meet in two seasons and hold anywhere from 60cm to 1.5m depending on how hard you trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a bank or a wide bed, set plants on an 80cm grid for a continuous carpet of aromatic foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles salt and wind on a beachside block, and a pot 400mm or wider makes a tidy scented ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing White Diosma in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest growth and heaviest flowering; in part shade the bush opens up. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens, and takes light frost only, so hard frosting inland districts and the tablelands are outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters more than fertility. Sandy and gravelly soils are ideal. On clay, plant on a mound at least 200mm high, because roots sitting wet through winter cause most sudden losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water weekly through the first summer, then only in long dry spells. Feed once in early spring with a light application of complete slow release fertiliser. Rich soil and heavy feeding produce soft growth that flops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim straight after flowering, taking about a third of the new growth, and again lightly in late summer. It does not reshoot from bare inner wood, so once a plant is woody at the base there is no starting again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in two sizes. A tube is a young single stemmed plant and the sensible choice for a long hedge, since a 10m run at 80cm spacing needs a dozen plants and tubes catch up with larger stock inside two seasons. The 140mm pack of 10 gives a bigger plant on day one and covers a full hedge run in one order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTip prune from the first season to build density low down. Diosma is not a long lived shrub: expect eight to ten years from a well drained plant, after which replacement is normal. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to create a great hedge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eMore fragrant plants for paths and entries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eCompare our best hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/westringia-care-guide\"\u003eWestringia care guide, the native alternative\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEighty centimetres apart in a single row. Closer planting does not close the hedge any faster and congests the base, which encourages the woody bare patches diosma is prone to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my diosma gone brown in the middle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually wet roots, or a hedge left untrimmed too long and then cut back hard. The answer is sharp drainage and a light trim after every flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a frosty garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes light frost only. In cold inland or tableland gardens the growth burns and plants are short lived, so choose a hardier shrub or use a pot you can shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51640519688511,"sku":"COL-ALB-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140068528447,"sku":"COL-ALB-140MM-P10","price":265.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100453126463,"sku":"COL-ALB-200MM-P6","price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/White-Diosma-Coleonema-album.jpg?v=1766223418"},{"product_id":"golden-diosma-coleonema-aureum","title":"Golden Diosma - Coleonema aureum","description":"\u003cp\u003eGolden Diosma (\u003cem\u003eColeonema pulchellum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sunset Gold') is grown for foliage rather than flower: a soft mound of fine golden needles that stays bright all year and releases a citrus scent whenever you brush past. It settles at about 80cm tall and 1m wide, spreading a little wider than it stands, which is exactly what you want along an edge. Pale pink flowers follow through winter, when most gardens have nothing else going on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold that lasts all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The colour is in the foliage, not a seasonal flush, so it lights a dark corner in July as well as January.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScented on contact.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine leaves give off a clean citrus note when brushed, which makes it worth planting beside a path or seat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small pale pink flowers cover the plant in the coldest months and bring bees out on mild days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for exposure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, wind tolerant and salt tolerant, so a windy coastal front garden does not trouble it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging, borders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 70cm apart for a low informal hedge. At that spacing the mounds meet within two seasons and give a soft gold line along a path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wind tolerance suit exposed blocks, and the same 70cm spacing works in a drift where the gold reads against grey foliage or stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider holds one plant on a sunny terrace, and in a small garden it gives year round colour without the height of a flowering shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing golden diosma in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun is what keeps the foliage gold; in shade it turns green and thin. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens and is frost hardy once established. It is not a plant for humid tropical gardens, where the dense fine foliage stays damp and rots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, free draining soil is essential. It performs well in sand and gravel and poorly in heavy wet clay, so plant on a mound if your soil holds water in winter.\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 lightly with a complete fertiliser in early spring, since overfeeding gives soft growth that opens the mound up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly once the winter flowering finishes, taking only the soft outer growth. Cutting into old bare wood is unreliable, so a light annual clip beats an occasional hard one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden diosma is grown as tube stock, so the plant that arrives is small: a young shrub with fine foliage and a developing root system. That is the sensible way to buy it for a border, because it establishes quickly and forty tubes cost a fraction of forty potted shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a season of root growth and modest top growth, then a filled mound in the second year and a low hedge closing over in the third. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing edging plants for paths and driveways\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eBrowse other fragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eSalt tolerant plants for coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003eCompare plants for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has the gold faded to green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough sun, in almost every case. Golden diosma needs a full sun position to hold its colour, and even half a day of shade will dull it noticeably over a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a low hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeventy centimetres apart in a single row. It grows wider than it is tall, so closer planting simply crowds the mounds and thins the foliage where they overlap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cut it back hard if it gets woody?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably. Like most fine leaved shrubs of this type it does not shoot well from bare wood. Trim lightly each year after flowering and the plant stays dense for a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51640520868159,"sku":"COL-AUR-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Golden-Diosma-Coleonema-aureum.jpg?v=1766223421"},{"product_id":"compactum-pink-diosma-coleonema-pulchrum-compactum-pink","title":"Compactum Pink Diosma - Coleonema pulchrum 'Compactum Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCompactum Pink Diosma (\u003cem\u003eColeonema pulchrum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Compactum Pink') is a small evergreen shrub, 0.8m to 1m tall and 0.5m to 1m wide, covered in starry pink flowers from autumn to spring. The fine, heath-like foliage is aromatic when brushed. It comes from South Africa, but it sits so comfortably beside native shrubs that it is easy to mistake for one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers through the cool months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Starry pink flowers appear from autumn to spring, filling the part of the year when many shrubs are bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine leaves release a scent when you brush them, so plant it beside a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA lure for beneficial insects.\u003c\/strong\u003e The starry flowers draw helpful insects into the garden, which makes it a useful addition to a wildlife garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays under 1m high, so it fits front gardens and borders without constant cutting back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood by the sea.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits coastal gardens, where the soft habit and heath-like foliage sit naturally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow informal hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart in a single row for a soft flowering hedge about 1m high. It is especially good for cottage gardens and for the coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and cottage borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it along the front of a bed, where the winter flowers can be seen from the house or path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife and winter gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix it with natives that flower in other seasons so there is always something in bloom for beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Compactum Pink Diosma in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in a sunny position. It copes with coastal conditions, but protect it from frost and do not let young plants dry out. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and the species has naturalised in parts of Victoria, so gardeners near bushland there should trim spent flowers before they seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in well drained, acid soil. Avoid planting coleonemas in midsummer, when heat stress is greatest for young roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch to keep the roots cooler in summer, and water well while plants establish. After flowering, feed with a controlled release native fertiliser to keep the shrub healthy and free-flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly after flowering to promote new growth and a compact habit. Avoid hard cuts into bare wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Compactum Pink Diosma as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tube stock is the economical way to plant a hedge, while the larger pots give a bushier plant to start with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eThe best hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003ePlants for coastal areas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eFragrant plants for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/low-hedge-plants-under-1-metre-australia\"\u003eLow hedge plants under 1 metre\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom autumn through to spring. That long cool-season display is one of its strongest points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it at the beach?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it suits coastal gardens. Give it a sunny, well drained position, protect it from frost and keep young plants watered until they are established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I trim it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim lightly after flowering to keep it compact and encourage new growth. A feed of controlled release native fertiliser afterwards keeps it free-flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787200627007,"sku":"COL-PUL-COMPAC-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67787200692543,"sku":"COL-PUL-COMPAC-140MM-P10","price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67787200725311,"sku":"COL-PUL-COMPAC-200MM-P6","price":253.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/compactum-pink-diosma-coleonema-pulchrum-compactum-pink.jpg?v=1792151806"},{"product_id":"red-velvet-diosma-coleonema-red-velvet","title":"Red Velvet Diosma - Coleonema 'Red Velvet'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Velvet Diosma (\u003cem\u003eColeonema\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Velvet') is a neat, compact evergreen shrub about 1m tall and wide, with fine, aromatic foliage all year. In winter it fills with starry flowers that open white and age to deep pink. It is more compact than other diosmas, which suits low hedging and pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It keeps a rounded shape at about 1m by 1m, tighter than other diosmas, with little shaping needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Starry blooms open white and mature to deep pink at a time when little else is flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine, aromatic foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The slender, needle-fine leaves give a soft texture all year and carry a scent when brushed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers attract beneficial insects, and they in turn bring insect-eating native birds to the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks in pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its size and habit suit containers on a patio or entry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row for a soft hedge about 1m tall, with a pink-and-white winter flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and native-style gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Diosma is South African, not an Australian native, but it mixes easily with natives. It also suits coastal gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use one in a large container or a few along a sunny border, trimmed lightly after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Red Velvet Diosma in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sunny position. Protect young plants from frost; established plants cope with the light frosts of milder districts. This one has naturalised in Victoria, so cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens suit it well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained, acid soil. In heavy or alkaline clay, plant on a mound or grow it in a pot with a native or acid potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch to keep the roots cooler in summer and water well while it establishes. Do not let young plants dry out, and avoid planting in midsummer. Feed with a controlled release native fertiliser after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly after flowering to promote new growth and keep it compact. Cut only into leafy growth, as diosma reshoots poorly from bare wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Red Velvet Diosma as tube stock. That is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Plant in autumn or spring rather than the heat of midsummer, and keep the water up through the first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as on backorder on this page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eBest hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003ePlants for coastal areas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/low-hedge-plants-under-1-metre-australia\"\u003eLow hedge plants under 1 metre\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that suit pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 60cm apart in a single row. The plants meet quickly and form a soft hedge about 1m tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it an Australian native?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it is South African in origin. It has naturalised happily in Victoria and mixes well with natives in coastal and wildlife gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight after flowering, lightly, taking only leafy tips. It reshoots poorly from bare wood, so never cut back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790285373759,"sku":"COL-HYB-REDVEL-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/red-velvet-diosma-coleonema-red-velvet.jpg?v=1792197984"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/White-Diosma-Coleonema-album.jpg?v=1794696275","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/diosma.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}