{"title":"Flowering Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlowering shrubs do the heavy lifting in an Australian garden, and this collection holds close to 500 of them: gardenias, camellias, azaleas, grevilleas, hydrangeas, roses, callistemons and more. The right choice comes down to your climate, the position you are filling and when you want the colour, because a garden planned across the seasons is never without a bloom. Filter by flower colour, mature size and growing conditions below, or start with the buying guide under the grid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose flowering plants for your garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStart with when you want the colour, not just how much of it. Most gardens are planted in a single spring weekend, which is why they peak in October and sit quietly green for the other eleven months. Check the flowering season on each product page and aim to have two or three different plants opening in any given month. Camellias and grevilleas carry autumn and winter, azaleas and roses own spring, and gardenias, hydrangeas and tibouchinas run right through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen match the plant to the job. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gardenias\"\u003eGardenias\u003c\/a\u003e and other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003efragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e earn their spot beside paths, doors and windows, where the scent is actually part of daily life. Taller growers such as camellias and lilly pillies double as flowering hedges and screens. Compact performers such as dwarf callistemons, hebes and lavender hold the front of a border at under a metre. If you need real height along with the colour, step up to our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eflowering trees\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere flowering plants work across Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClimate decides more than catalogue photos do, and this range covers every zone in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical and subtropical gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gardenias, ixoras, hibiscus, tibouchinas and the gingers thrive on the same humidity that makes roses sulk. Flowering here runs longer, often eight or nine months of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperate gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e from Sydney through Melbourne and Adelaide. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camellias\"\u003eCamellias\u003c\/a\u003e, azaleas, roses and hydrangeas are the backbone, with hydrangeas asking for protection from hot afternoon sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold and frost prone districts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose proven hardy shrubs: may bush, buddleja, lavender and most \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grevilleas\"\u003egrevilleas\u003c\/a\u003e shrug off frost once established, while gardenias and ixoras need a warm microclimate or a pot you can move.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry and Mediterranean climates\u003c\/strong\u003e around Perth, Adelaide and inland. Rosemary, westringia, callistemons and banksias flower heavily on very little irrigation once their roots are down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and care basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDig each hole twice as wide as the pot and no deeper, so the plant sits at its original soil level. Water in well, then mulch 75mm deep, keeping mulch clear of the stems. Through the first summer, water deeply twice a week rather than lightly every day; after that, most established flowering shrubs need water only through extended dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpace shrubs at roughly two thirds of their mature width for a full border, or at half their width for a solid flowering hedge. Feed once in early spring with a controlled release fertiliser, switching to a low phosphorus native formula for grevilleas, banksias and other Australian natives. The single most common pruning mistake is timing: prune immediately after flowering finishes, because many shrubs, camellias and azaleas among them, set next year's buds within weeks of the old flowers fading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep something flowering all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan in seasons, not species. A workable starting mix for most temperate gardens is a camellia for winter, azaleas and a rose for spring, gardenias or hydrangeas for summer, and a grevillea or salvia to bridge autumn. Check the flowering months listed on each product page and fill the gaps you find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich flowering shrubs handle full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoses, callistemons, grevilleas, lavender, westringia, hibiscus and tibouchinas all want six hours of direct sun or more and flower harder for it. Azaleas, hydrangeas and gardenias prefer morning sun with afternoon protection, especially north of Sydney.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my shrub stopped flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe usual suspects, in order: it was pruned at the wrong time and the flower buds went in the green bin, it is getting more shade than it used to as surrounding trees grow, or it is being fed a high nitrogen fertiliser that buys leaves at the expense of blooms. Fix the timing first, it is the most common cause by far.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size do the plants arrive at?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost shrubs here are offered in several sizes, from affordable tubestock through 200mm and 300mm pots, and the product page shows what each size looks like on arrival. Everything is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and every plant covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lilly-pilly-resilience-syzygium-australe-resilience","title":"Lilly Pilly Resilience - Syzygium australe 'Resilience'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLilly Pilly 'Resilience' (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium australe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Resilience') is the screening plant most Australian gardeners should start with. Left untrimmed it reaches about 5m tall and 3m wide, and it holds dense glossy foliage right down to ground level rather than going bare at the base. Unlike older lilly pillies it resists psyllid, so the bronze new growth stays clean without spraying. Planted a metre apart it closes into a solid green wall in two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePsyllid resistance you can see.\u003c\/strong\u003e Older lilly pillies pimple and pucker once psyllid finds the soft growth. This selection resists it: not immune, but no routine spraying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense from the ground up.\u003c\/strong\u003e It branches low and holds foliage at the base, so there are no gaps at fence height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou choose the height.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 5m left alone, or an easy 2m to 3m hedge with two trims a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for exposed sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, wind tolerant and comfortable in humidity, so coastal boundaries do not burn it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, bird friendly, pet safe.\u003c\/strong\u003e White flowers, then edible pink berries the birds work through. Not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. Tighter spacing does not close the gap faster, and makes watering and feeding harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A double staggered row at 1m spacing filters wind rather than blocking it, which is what an exposed block needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Single plants shape well, so larger sizes suit a clipped ball or a matched pair at an entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lilly Pilly 'Resilience' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest growth; part shade works but the screen stays looser. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost once established, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens want a sheltered warm wall or a hardier hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy about type, but it wants drainage. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound and work compost through the bed. Mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer keeps the colour up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting, then trim after the spring flush and again in late summer. It reshoots from old wood, so a neglected hedge can be cut back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in eleven sizes, from tube to 200L. Tube, 140mm and 200mm plants are young and single stemmed, and they are the value choice for a long boundary: a season slower to close, but quick to establish. The 250mm and 300mm pots are the usual middle ground, and the 400mm, 500mm and 25L to 200L sizes arrive already branched, carrying real height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet fortnight after planting, then new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-the-perfect-plant-for-screening-and-privacy\"\u003eHow to plant and maintain a lilly pilly hedge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lilly-pillys\"\u003eBrowse the full lilly pilly range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. At that spacing the canopies meet and the screen reads as solid within two to three seasons, with no thin patch along the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a warm garden with water and feed, up to about a metre of height a year once the roots are away. Slower in the first year, and in cooler southern gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it at 2m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Two trims a year hold it at 2m to 3m, and because it shoots from old wood it stays furnished at the base instead of lifting into bare trunks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51647828394303,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100278178111,"sku":null,"price":127.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140104376639,"sku":null,"price":184.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140104409407,"sku":null,"price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140104343871,"sku":null,"price":331.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140104442175,"sku":null,"price":110.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100278145343,"sku":null,"price":303.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140104507711,"sku":null,"price":310.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140104474943,"sku":null,"price":677.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":51714477850943,"sku":"QLD","price":100.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":45820562506047,"sku":"QLD","price":276.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100278047039,"sku":null,"price":488.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100278210879,"sku":null,"price":1834.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":45820562538815,"sku":"QLD","price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51637724807487,"sku":"QLD","price":1361.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"350L","offer_id":55100278112575,"sku":null,"price":1375.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Lilly-Pilly-Resilience-Syzygium-australe-Resilience_87824ae9.png?v=1768454576"},{"product_id":"lilly-pilly-northern-select-syzygium-australe-northern-select","title":"Lilly Pilly Northern Select - Syzygium australe 'Northern Select'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLilly Pilly 'Northern Select' (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium australe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Northern Select') is a psyllid resistant screening plant chosen for warm, humid and coastal gardens where older lilly pillies struggle. Left to grow it reaches about 4.5m tall and 2.5m wide, holding dense glossy foliage from the ground up. It also clips better than most, which suits topiary and formal shapes. Planted a metre apart it closes into a clean green wall in two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePsyllid resistant new growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e The soft bronze flush stays smooth instead of pimpling, so the hedge stays clean without spraying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlimmer than most.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 2.5m wide it needs less depth than a standard lilly pilly, which counts along a fence line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes wet feet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unusually for a hedging plant, it tolerates soil that stays damp, so low spots and heavy ground work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for clipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small leaves and dense branching shape cleanly into balls, cones and formal hedges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, bird friendly, pet safe.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream and white flowers, then edible berries. Not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. Planting tighter costs more, closes no quicker, and makes feeding harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and shaped specimens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Larger pot sizes suit clipped balls, standards and matched pairs at an entry. Shape early and trim little and often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and damp gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and humidity tolerance suit beachside boundaries, and its tolerance of wet feet makes it one of the few good screens for a low, damp block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lilly Pilly 'Northern Select' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest growth and the best colour on the new flush; part shade works but the screen stays looser. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and it takes light frost only, so cold inland and hard frosting southern gardens want a hardier hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable, and more forgiving of damp ground than most lilly pillies. Enrich the bed with compost and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper to weekly. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer keeps the foliage glossy and growth even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting, because early trimming is what builds density at the base. Then trim after the spring flush and again in late summer. It reshoots from old wood, so a neglected hedge can be cut back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown from tube stock and 140mm through 180mm, 200mm, 250mm and 300mm pots and multipacks, up to 400mm and the 25L to 200L advanced sizes. Tube stock and small multipacks suit a long boundary: a season slower to close, but quick to establish and a fraction of the freight. The 25L and above arrive already branched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet fortnight after planting, then new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-the-perfect-plant-for-screening-and-privacy\"\u003eHow to plant and maintain a lilly pilly hedge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lilly-pillys\"\u003eCompare the full lilly pilly range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eBrowse hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eSee more Australian natives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from other psyllid resistant lilly pillies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo things: it is slightly narrower at about 2.5m, and it tolerates damp soil that other selections dislike. Its fine dense branching also suits clipped work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it at 2m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Two trims a year hold it at 2m to 3m, and because it shoots from old wood it stays dense at the bottom instead of lifting into bare trunks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the berries edible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The small berries that follow flowering are edible and mildly tart, and popular for jams. 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It grows about 80cm tall and 60cm wide, shrugs off heat, frost and dry spells, and keeps producing fresh flowers right through the warm months. For softness and movement per dollar, few perennials come close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers that keep coming.\u003c\/strong\u003e New buds open along the wands for months on end, so the display refreshes itself instead of peaking for a fortnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement in the garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine stems sway in any breeze, softening paving, gravel and hard edges the way ornamental grasses do, but with flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is frost hardy, drought tolerant and heat tolerant, a rare combination that suits most of the country.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA magnet for bees and butterflies.\u003c\/strong\u003e The open flowers feed pollinators all season, which every vegie patch nearby appreciates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can edge paths and lawns where animals brush past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Run it along a path or the front of a bed at 50cm spacing, where the flower wands can lean over the edge and blur the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drifts of five or more plants, each 50cm apart, give the misty meadow effect that single plants only hint at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It flowers happily in a large pot in full sun, and the spill of wands over the rim suits courtyards and balconies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage and reflected heat mimic its natural home, so rockery pockets grow compact, heavy flowering plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Butterfly Bush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always: shade stretches it thin and halves the flowers. It performs in subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, and being frost hardy it sails through cold winters. Only the wet tropics are a poor fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any soil that drains freely, from sand to improved clay. It resents standing water around the crown, so raise the bed slightly in heavy ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. A light feed with a complete fertiliser in spring is all it needs; rich feeding produces floppy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the whole plant back to about 15cm in late winter to keep it dense and youthful, and shear spent wands lightly through the season to trigger the next flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButterfly Bush is sold as tube stock and in 140mm packs of 10, the pack being the easy way to plant a drift or edge in one order. Plants may arrive between flushes or freshly trimmed, which is normal for a perennial and sets them up to bush out. In warm soil they settle within a fortnight and flower in their first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/perennial-plants-for-a-cottage-garden\"\u003ePerennials that build a cottage garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eMore bee and butterfly friendly plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003ePlants that suit mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seaside-daisy-erigeron-karvinskianus\"\u003eSeaside Daisy, a matching soft groundcover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same butterfly bush as buddleja?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Buddleja is a large shrub also sold under that common name. This is gaura, a fine stemmed perennial under a metre tall, named for flowers that look like hovering butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep it flowering for longer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShear the spent wands back by about a third once a flush fades. New wands follow within weeks, and plants in full sun with lean soil repeat the cycle all season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I cut it back in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, hard. Take the whole clump down to about 15cm in late winter. It regrows from the base into a tighter, heavier flowering plant than one left uncut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat spacing for a mass planting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFifty centimetres between plants. Close enough that the wands weave into one continuous drift, far enough that each clump keeps good airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44129605189951,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140104868159,"sku":null,"price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100278702399,"sku":null,"price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Butterfly-Bush-Gaura-lindheimeri.png?v=1766221982"},{"product_id":"assorted-rose-rosa-spp","title":"Assorted Rose - Rosa spp.","description":"\u003cp\u003eAssorted Rose (\u003cem\u003eRosa\u003c\/em\u003e spp.) is a mixed selection of bush roses supplied in a pack of six, growing to roughly 1.2m tall and 1m wide. Because the varieties are not named you are buying a mixed border rather than a matched row, which is what most gardeners want along a fence or through a cottage bed. Expect fragrance, repeat flowering through the warm months, and colour across the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA mixed border in one purchase.\u003c\/strong\u003e Six plants, a spread of colours, and none of the work of choosing individual varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance you can plant near a path.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bush roses hold their scent at nose height, which a climber or a tall hedge rose does not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepeat flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e With deadheading and a summer feed they flower in waves from spring through to late autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTougher than their reputation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant and drought tolerant once established, growing in climates from cool temperate through to arid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Roses are not toxic to cats or dogs, though the thorns are worth siting away from a dog run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a continuous flowering border. At that spacing the bushes touch without trapping still air between them, which keeps the foliage clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and feature beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e A group of three in a front bed carries more colour over a season than almost any shrub of the same size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm pot per plant works on a sunny courtyard or balcony, with a good mix and reliable watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing roses in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Six hours of direct sun is the minimum, and morning sun is best because it dries the foliage early. Roses grow through warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean, subtropical and arid gardens, and they are frost hardy. In humid subtropical summers expect more black spot, so airflow matters more there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well drained soil enriched with compost and aged manure. Roses are hungry, and a bed prepared properly repays the effort for a decade. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in dry weather, watering the soil rather than the leaves. Feed a complete rose fertiliser after the winter prune, after the first flush, and once more in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e The main prune is in winter while the plants are bare: take each bush back by a third to a half, remove dead and crossing wood, and open the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are supplied in 200mm pots in packs of six, as established young bushes rather than bare rooted sticks. Varieties are assorted, so the six plants you receive will differ in colour and habit, and we cannot guarantee a specific variety or shade. If a matched row is what you need, choose a named variety instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoses are deciduous, so a winter delivery may arrive with few leaves. That is normal, and the plants are simply dormant. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect strong growth in the first spring, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/roses\"\u003erose collection\u003c\/a\u003e for named varieties and colours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/pruning-for-beginners-a-simple-guide-to-get-started\"\u003ePruning for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e covers the winter cut back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003efragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e for a path or entry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/most-fragrant-plants-a-guide-to-aromatic-gardening\"\u003ePlanning a garden for scent\u003c\/a\u003e across the seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I choose the colours?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is an assorted pack, so the varieties supplied vary with what is in production at the time. Order from our rose collection if you need a specific colour or named variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart for a border or mass planting. Closer than that and airflow drops between the bushes, which encourages black spot in humid weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre roses safe around dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foliage and flowers are not toxic to cats or dogs. The thorns are the real hazard, so plant them away from a run or a path a dog uses at speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44129703166271,"sku":"QLD","price":312.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Assorted-Rose-Rosa-spp.jpg?v=1741857780"},{"product_id":"iceberg-floribunda-rose-rosa-iceberg","title":"Iceberg Floribunda Rose - Rosa 'Iceberg'","description":"\u003cp\u003eIceberg Floribunda Rose (\u003cem\u003eRosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Iceberg') is Australia's most planted rose, and it holds that position for good reasons. It grows to about 1.5m tall and 1.2m wide, carrying clusters of clean white blooms almost continuously from spring through to late autumn, with a light sweet scent up close. For a rose it is remarkably undemanding: no spray program, just sun and a hard prune in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers for most of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of white blooms come in flushes from spring to late autumn, and in mild gardens it barely stops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe easiest rose to grow well.\u003c\/strong\u003e Good natural disease resistance and tolerance of heat, drought and frost, without the spray routine older roses demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite works everywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e It sits with any colour scheme and reads clearly at dusk in a way coloured roses do not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly and good for pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, and the open blooms bring in bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a flowering hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a white flowering hedge that closes into a continuous band by the second season, pruned in one pass along the row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a bed of three, five or more at 1m centres the flush effect is far stronger than from one plant. Underplant with lavender to hide the bare lower stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant to a pot 400mm or wider in quality potting mix, or a sunny bed with air moving around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Iceberg roses in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, six hours minimum, with good air movement to keep the foliage dry. It performs across subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi-arid gardens, which is most of the country. In humid subtropical summers expect some black spot on the lower leaves; clear the dropped foliage from underneath and the plant recovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well drained ground enriched with compost and aged manure before planting. Roses are hungry, and the difference between average soil and prepared soil shows in the flower count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in hot weather, watering the soil rather than the leaves. Feed a complete rose fertiliser in early spring, after the first flush, and in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune hard in winter, taking the bush back by a third to a half and removing old, twiggy and inward growing wood. Cut spent clusters back to the first five leaflet leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rose is sold in two sizes, both as multi packs: 200mm pots in packs of six and 250mm pots in packs of three. Both are container grown and in active growth rather than bare rooted, so they can be planted at any time of year. The pack sizes suit the way Iceberg is usually used, in a hedge or mass planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect some leaf drop and a few bent stems after transit, which is normal for a rose in leaf. Cut back anything damaged and water it in well. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/roses\"\u003eCompare the full rose range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eHow to choose edging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eBrowse other plants safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eBee and butterfly plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row gives a solid white flowering hedge by the second season. For a denser, lower band, 800mm works, though it tightens air movement and slows pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really flower all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClose to it in mild gardens. Flowering comes in flushes from spring to late autumn, roughly six weeks apart. Cold winters give it a genuine rest, while subtropical gardens often see a few blooms even in July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, roses are not toxic to cats or dogs. The only real risk is the thorns, so keep that in mind if you have a dog that pushes through garden beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44194007318847,"sku":"QLD","price":339.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140105785663,"sku":null,"price":392.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Iceberg-Floribunda-Rose-Rosa-Iceberg.jpg?v=1741857793"},{"product_id":"diamond-rouge-hydrangea-hydrangea-macrophylla-diamond-rouge","title":"Diamond Rouge Hydrangea - Hydrangea macrophylla 'Diamond Rouge'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiamond Rouge Hydrangea (\u003cem\u003eHydrangea paniculata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Diamond Rouge') carries the deepest red flower of any panicle hydrangea we grow. Large conical heads open creamy white in early summer, then shift through pink to a strong ruby red as the season goes on. It settles at about 1.5m tall and 1.2m wide, which keeps it in scale with a suburban bed or a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne shrub, three colours.\u003c\/strong\u003e The heads open creamy white, age through soft pink and finish deep red, holding on the bush for months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes more sun than a mophead.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a panicle type it flowers well in full sun in cooler districts, where big leaf hydrangeas wilt by lunchtime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe colour is stable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike blue and pink mopheads, panicle hydrangeas do not change with soil pH, so what you see is what you get.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and wind tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles cold southern winters unprotected, and the stems hold heavy heads upright in an exposed spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn colour to finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage turns before it drops, extending the display past the flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant carries a bed on its own from December through to autumn. Give it 1.2m of clear width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.2m apart for a full run. The shrubs meet without crowding, and the colour shift moves across the whole planting at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider holds it closer to 1m. Be realistic about watering, because a potted hydrangea needs a drink most days in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Diamond Rouge Hydrangea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e This suits cool temperate and warm temperate gardens: Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide, Hobart, the tablelands, Perth and coastal New South Wales. Cooler districts can give it full sun. Where afternoons are hot, morning sun with afternoon shade is safer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moisture retentive and well drained. Dig compost through the bed before planting and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the stems. Soil pH does not affect flower colour here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e A thirsty shrub that tells you loudly when dry, wilting in the heat and recovering overnight. Deep soak two or three times a week through summer. Feed a slow release fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the key difference from a mophead. Panicle hydrangeas flower on new wood, so prune in late winter while bare, cutting last season's stems back by a third to a half.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 200mm pots sold in packs of six and 250mm pots sold in packs of three. Both arrive as young branched plants rather than the shoulder height shrubs you see in a display garden, and both reach full size in roughly two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing to expect: this is a deciduous shrub, so an order arriving in winter will be bare sticks with visible buds, and that is a healthy dormant plant rather than a dead one. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a proper display in the second season, backed by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/hydrangeas-colour-and-growth\"\u003eUnderstanding hydrangea colour and growth\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydrangeas\"\u003eBrowse the full hydrangea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eShrubs and trees with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants suited to partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All hydrangeas contain compounds toxic to cats and dogs if the leaves or flowers are eaten, typically causing vomiting and stomach upset. Plant it out of reach of a pet that chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate winter, while it is still bare, cutting the previous season's stems back by a third to a half. It flowers on new wood, so this is the opposite of a big leaf hydrangea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I change the flowers to blue?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, and that is a good thing here. Panicle hydrangeas are not pH responsive, so no soil treatment will shift them. The white to pink to red sequence happens on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44194347811135,"sku":"QLD","price":270.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140105949503,"sku":null,"price":269.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Diamond-Rouge-Hydrangea-Hydrangea-macrophylla-Diamond-Rouge.jpg?v=1741857796"},{"product_id":"dwarf-sweet-pea-shrub-polygala-myrtifolia-little-bibi","title":"Dwarf Sweet Pea Shrub - Polygala myrtifolia 'Little Bibi'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDwarf Sweet Pea Shrub (\u003cem\u003ePolygala myrtifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Little Bibi') packs the famous flower power of the sweet pea shrub into a neat ball about 1m tall and wide. The purple pea flowers keep coming almost year round in mild climates, held over dense green foliage that shapes itself with barely any help. For fast, reliable colour along a border, a driveway or a coastal fence, very little beats it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers most of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e In frost free and mild gardens there is rarely a month without purple bloom, with the heaviest flushes in spring and autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and self shaping.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 1m by 1m it fills its space and stops, so it works in places a full size polygala would swamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick to perform.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is fast growing and flowers young, giving you a furnished, blooming border within its first year or two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for tough spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established, comfortable in heat, and salt tolerant enough for coastal gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA magnet for pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies work the flowers through every flush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and low hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a continuous low flowering hedge along a path, driveway or garden bed edge. It closes ranks quickly and stays in scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blocked out at the same 60cm spacing it makes a low maintenance carpet of colour for banks and broad beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits containers on sunny patios, and its salt tolerance makes it a dependable choice within reach of sea wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Dwarf Sweet Pea Shrub in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings the most flower; light afternoon shade is tolerated. It thrives in subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean climates and does well in milder cool temperate gardens. It handles light frost only, so in cold inland districts give it a warm sheltered wall or grow it in a pot you can move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil of almost any type. It resents wet feet, so raise the bed slightly on heavy clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first summer, then taper right off; established plants cope on rainfall in most districts. A light feed of complete fertiliser in spring keeps the flushes coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly after each main flush to keep the ball tight and encourage the next round of flowers. No deadheading is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Little Bibi as tube stock and in 140mm pots, with the 140mm size supplied as a pack of 10 sized for border and hedge runs. Tubes are small young plants that establish rapidly; 140mm plants are already branching and often carrying flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing fast growing, it makes up size quickly once planted, and you can expect a furnished edge by the end of the first warm season. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/low-maintenance-shrubs-for-aussie-gardens\"\u003eLow maintenance shrubs for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing the perfect edging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs\"\u003eBrowse our full shrub range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-plants-for-coastal-gardeners-top-picks-for-2025\"\u003eThe best plants for coastal gardeners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants 60cm apart in a single row. At that spacing Little Bibi knits into a continuous low hedge within a couple of seasons while each plant keeps its rounded shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast. It is one of the quicker small shrubs to establish, usually reaching its mature 1m frame inside two to three years and flowering from its first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes light frost only. Occasional light frosts mark the foliage but plants recover; in districts with regular hard frosts, plant it against a warm wall or keep it in a container under cover through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it grow well in pots?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Give it a container 300mm wide or better with free draining mix and a sunny spot, and water more often than you would in the ground. Potted plants flower just as generously.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44194432319807,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140106015039,"sku":null,"price":218.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100281258303,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Dwarf-Sweet-Pea-Shrub-Polygala-myrtifolia-Little-Bibi.jpg?v=1741857802"},{"product_id":"society-garlic-tulbaghia-violacea","title":"Society Garlic - Tulbaghia violacea","description":"\u003cp\u003eSociety Garlic (\u003cem\u003eTulbaghia violacea\u003c\/em\u003e) is a grassy clumping perennial that flowers for most of the year and asks for almost nothing in return. The foliage sits at about 30cm, with mauve flower stems standing to roughly 60cm, and each clump spreads to about 40cm. Crush a leaf and it smells of garlic, which is where the name comes from, and that scent keeps most grazing animals away from a border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers when little else does.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mauve clusters appear from spring through to autumn, and in mild gardens carry on into winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard to kill.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat and salt tolerant and happy in poor soil, so it holds the strip beside a driveway that defeats everything else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA neat, permanent edge.\u003c\/strong\u003e The clumps stay tight rather than running, so a border planted once stays where you put it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible for the cook.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves and flowers can be chopped into salads and eggs as a mild garlic substitute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart for a continuous border. At that spacing the clumps meet in one season and give a clean line along a path or driveway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 30cm spacing works across a bed, giving about eleven plants per square metre and a low sea of grey green foliage with flowers held above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e It thrives in a shallow pot or between rocks, where sharp drainage suits it and the flower stems have something to rise against.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing society garlic in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering, though it accepts a few hours of shade. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, and is frost hardy, so cold southern districts are within range. Foliage may brown off after a heavy frost and returns in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is the only real requirement, and it performs in poor or coastal sand. On clay, raise the bed 150mm and add coarse compost. Mulch lightly, away from the crowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, after which it lives on rainfall in most gardens. A light dose of complete fertiliser in early spring is all it needs; rich feeding gives leaves at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Snap off spent flower stems at the base to keep it blooming. Every three or four years, lift the clumps in early spring, split them and replant, which restores flowering once a mature clump crowds itself out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes. Tubes are the value choice for a long border or a mass planting, and they fill out within a season. The 140mm pack of ten and the 200mm pack of six arrive as established clumps, which suits a shorter run where the line should read straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect roots to take within three to four weeks in warm weather, and flowers in the first full season. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing edging plants for a clean garden line\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/variegated-society-garlic-tulbaghia-violacea-variegata\"\u003eVariegated society garlic for a lighter edge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eBrowse edible plants for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003ePlants that bring in bees and butterflies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It belongs to the garlic and onion group, which is toxic to cats and dogs if eaten. Plant it away from areas where pets dig or graze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt clumps rather than runs, so it stays where it is planted. It can set seed in mild gardens, and removing spent flower stems prevents that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the whole garden smell of garlic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly when the leaves are crushed or cut. Walking past a border you will notice nothing, but mowing or brushing against it releases the scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44207500460351,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140106539327,"sku":null,"price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140106572095,"sku":null,"price":204.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Society-Garlic-Tulbaghia-violacea.png?v=1766222028"},{"product_id":"variegated-society-garlic-tulbaghia-violacea-variegata","title":"Variegated Society Garlic - Tulbaghia violacea 'Variegata'","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated Society Garlic (\u003cem\u003eTulbaghia violacea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegata') earns its place twice over: cream and green striped foliage that lifts a dull border all year, and mauve pink flower heads through the warm months. It stays neat at about 40cm tall and 30cm across, and tolerates drought, heat, frost, salt and poor soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariegated foliage that works all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream edged leaves hold their pattern through every season, so the border keeps interest long after the flowers finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and predictable.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 40cm by 30cm it edges a path without ever needing to be cut back to size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, salt tolerant and content in poor soil, which covers most of the difficult spots in an Australian garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slender stems carry clusters of mauve to purple flowers over a long warm season, held clear above the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible for the kitchen.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves and flowers have a mild garlic flavour and stand in for garlic chives in salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart in a single row for a neat continuous edge. The clumps merge within a season or two into an unbroken variegated line, and the pale leaf margins lift a shaded path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blocks at 30cm centres are where this plant looks best, roughly eleven plants per square metre. A drift of variegated foliage reads as a deliberate decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries, pots and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage suits it, so rockeries and raised pockets are ideal. A pot 300mm or wider holds a clump for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing variegated society garlic in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun keeps the variegation crisp and the flowering heavy; part shade is tolerated but the clumps loosen and flower less. It suits warm temperate, subtropical, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid to semi-arid gardens, close to the whole country. It is frost hardy, though the foliage looks tired after a hard frost and freshens in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and not too rich. Sandy and gravelly soils are ideal, and it manages poor ground where little else will edge a path. On clay, plant into a raised bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer while the clump settles, then only in extended dry spells. A light application of complete slow release fertiliser in early spring keeps the leaf colour strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flower stems at the base as they finish, and tidy browned leaves in late winter. Divide congested clumps every three or four years in spring, the simplest way to get more plants for free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown in 140mm pots in packs of ten and 200mm pots in packs of six. Both are established clumps rather than seedlings, and buying in packs means enough plants to complete an edging run in one delivery. A pack of ten at 30cm spacing covers about 3m of border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrappy foliage travels well, though leaves may be creased in the box, which grows out within a few weeks. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, under our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. One thing to know: the leaves are edible for people, but this plant belongs to the onion and garlic family, which is toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/border-brilliance-low-growing-plant-ideas\"\u003eIdeas for low growing plants along a border\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eBrowse the full variegated foliage range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003eCompare plants suited to mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants for rockeries and dry banks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need per metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 30cm spacing, between three and four plants per metre of row. For a solid block, allow eleven per square metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really smell of garlic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly when the leaves are crushed, brushed hard or mown. Left alone the plant has no noticeable scent, and the flowers are faintly sweet rather than pungent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It belongs to the same group as onions and garlic, which is toxic to cats and dogs if eaten. Choose a different edging plant if your pet grazes garden foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44207546237247,"sku":"QLD","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140106604863,"sku":null,"price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Variegated-Society-Garlic-Tulbaghia-violacea-Variegata.jpg?v=1741857821"},{"product_id":"black-tie-camellia-camellia-japonica-black-tie","title":"Black Tie Camellia - Camellia japonica 'Black Tie'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Tie Camellia (\u003cem\u003eCamellia japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Black Tie') is the shrub to plant where the garden looks empty in July. It reaches about 2.5m tall and 1.5m wide, holds glossy dark evergreen leaves all year, and opens deep red formal double flowers through the coldest months. It also takes shade and is not toxic to cats or dogs, a rare combination in a flowering shrub this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers when nothing else does.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blooms open through winter into early spring, filling the gap between the last of autumn and the start of the spring garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormal double flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each bloom is a tight symmetrical rosette of deep red petals with no visible stamens, so it holds its shape rather than blowing open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt genuinely prefers shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun and afternoon shade suit it, one of the few real options for a shaded southern or eastern wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Camellias are not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can go in a garden where animals graze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. Be realistic about the timeline, because this is a slow camellia and a closed screen takes four or five seasons from small stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm wide or more suits it, and container growing holds it nearer 2m. Use an acidic mix and water consistently while buds are forming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant under high tree canopy or against a shaded wall carries a bed that little else will flower in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Black Tie Camellia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled light all day is fine, and it is frost hardy across subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens. The honest limits are the wet tropics, where constant heat cuts flowering, and the dry inland, where hot wind burns the buds before they open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, well drained and rich in organic matter. Avoid lime and mushroom compost. Mulch 75mm deep and keep it clear of the trunk, because camellia roots sit close to the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then keep it moist rather than wet. Consistent water from late summer onwards is what prevents bud drop. Feed a camellia and azalea food after flowering, and again in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune as soon as flowering finishes, before next year's buds are set. It takes shaping well, but growth is slow, so trim lightly and often rather than cutting hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: tube stock, 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and a single 400mm plant. Tubes and 200mm plants are young and will not flower for a season or two, and a pack of six at 1m spacing covers 5m of hedge line. The 400mm is the advanced option, already branched and close to flowering size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamellias travel well, though a few buds may drop after transit, which is normal rather than a fault. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-everything-about-camellia-bushes\"\u003eChoosing and caring for camellia bushes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camellias\"\u003eCompare the full camellia collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eOther hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eMore plants that are safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. Because it grows slowly, resist planting tighter, since crowded camellias compete at the roots and thin out at the base rather than closing any faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly, which is part of the appeal. Expect around 15cm to 30cm a year once established, so allow four or five years to reach a useful screening height from small stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do the buds drop before they open?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always inconsistent watering through late summer and autumn while buds are forming. Deep, regular watering and a good layer of mulch through the warm months fixes it the following season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51640334745919,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100287582527,"sku":null,"price":287.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140108243263,"sku":null,"price":265.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140108276031,"sku":null,"price":322.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100287549759,"sku":null,"price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44774398984511,"sku":"QLD","price":379.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100287516991,"sku":null,"price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Black-Tie-Camellia-Camellia-japonica-Black-Tie.png?v=1766222049"},{"product_id":"tuscan-blue-rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis-tuscan-blue","title":"Tuscan Blue Rosemary - Rosmarinus officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'","description":"\u003cp\u003eTuscan Blue Rosemary (\u003cem\u003eRosmarinus officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tuscan Blue') is the rosemary to plant when you want a herb that also does structural work in the garden. It reaches about 1.5m tall and 1m wide on strong upright stems rather than sprawling like the common form, which makes it useful as a low hedge. The leaves are broad and heavily scented, and blue flowers draw bees from late winter. Planted 60cm apart it closes into a hedge you can cook from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt grows up, not sideways.\u003c\/strong\u003e A tidy 1.5m of upright growth along a path or fence line, instead of the low mound most rosemary settles into.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProper cooking rosemary.\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad leaves, high oil content and long straight stems. One established plant supplies a household year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt prefers to be left alone.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and content in poor soil. The quickest way to lose rosemary is rich soil and frequent water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and coastal tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes frost and salt wind, so cold southern gardens and exposed coastal blocks both suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosemary is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it is an easy choice for a family herb bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal hedges and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row for a hedge that holds around 1m to 1.2m with a trim after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerb beds and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it the driest, sunniest corner of the kitchen garden. A 40cm pot with a gritty mix also solves drainage on a clay block or a balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and dry gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and drought tolerance make it a foundation plant for seaside gardens, rockeries and low water plantings inland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tuscan Blue Rosemary in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun all day, with air moving around it. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi arid gardens, and it is frost hardy. Be realistic in the tropics and humid subtropics: wet summer nights are what rosemary dislikes, so up north use a pot with very sharp drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor, gravelly and free draining beats rich and moist every time. On clay, plant on a mound at least 200mm high and mix coarse sand through the backfill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only in prolonged dry spells. A light dressing of complete fertiliser in spring is plenty. Heavy nitrogen gives soft growth and weak flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim after flowering and again in late summer, always cutting into green leafy growth. Rosemary will not shoot from bare old wood, so a neglected plant cannot be cut back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in tube, 140mm and 200mm sizes, with the two larger ones sold in multipacks. There are no advanced sizes and none are needed: rosemary grows fast, so a 140mm plant put in during autumn is usually a useful cooking plant by the following summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Water it in well, then hold back. New growth usually shows within three to four weeks, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eBrowse low water plants for dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/plants-that-thrive-in-poor-soil\"\u003ePlants that thrive in poor soil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare plants for a low hedge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003eChoose a pot with the drainage it needs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart do I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart in a single row. That lets each plant reach its full 1m width and keeps air moving between them, which matters more for rosemary than for most hedging plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the rosemary I cook with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 'Tuscan Blue' is a culinary selection with a strong, clean flavour, and the long straight stems are the ones people strip for skewers and roasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMy last rosemary died. What went wrong?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always drainage. Rosemary tolerates drought and poor soil but not wet feet, particularly over winter. Plant it high, keep mulch off the stem, and water far less than instinct suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44225815839039,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100290564415,"sku":null,"price":63.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140109553983,"sku":null,"price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140109586751,"sku":null,"price":213.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Tuscan-Blue-Rosemary-Rosmarinus-officinalis-Tuscan-Blue.png?v=1742471970"},{"product_id":"rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis","title":"Rosemary - Rosmarinus officinalis","description":"\u003cp\u003eRosemary (\u003cem\u003eRosmarinus officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e) earns its place twice over: a hard working evergreen shrub to about 1.5m tall and 1.5m wide, and a kitchen herb you will pick from every week. Narrow aromatic leaves cover the plant year round, small blue to purple flowers open through the cooler months, and it survives on rainfall once established. It is also safe around pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible and ornamental at once.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut sprigs for the kitchen all year while the plant works as a structural evergreen shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt thrives on being ignored.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat and salt tolerant and content in poor soil. Rich soil and frequent watering do it harm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClips into shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes trimming well, so it works as a low hedge, a ball or a formal path edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, and the winter flowers feed bees when little else is out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row for a hedge held at 60cm to 1m. At that spacing the plants knit together in two seasons without crowding each other into bare stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and topiary.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same spacing gives a fragrant evergreen path edge, and the fine dense growth makes it one of the better herbs for clipped formal shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm pot of gritty mix suits it, and in humid climates a pot is the better option. Salt tolerance also holds a beachside garden where softer shrubs burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing rosemary in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun all day, with air movement around the plant. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid to semi arid gardens, and it is frost hardy enough for cold southern and tableland winters. In the humid subtropics and tropics it is much shorter lived, because wet summers bring on root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and on the lean side, slightly alkaline if you have the choice. On clay, plant on a mound at least 200mm high and use gravel rather than heavy mulch around the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer only, then leave it to the rain except in long dry spells. A light application of complete fertiliser in early spring is plenty, and overfeeding gives soft growth with weaker flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim after flowering and again in late summer, taking no more than a third of the growth and staying within leafy wood. Rosemary is poor at reshooting from bare old stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: 140mm pots in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and single 300mm plants. The 140mm and 200mm plants suit a hedge run or a herb bed, while the 250mm and 300mm plants arrive already bushy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosemary travels well because the foliage is tough and resinous, though it may arrive looking dry, which a good soak fixes. Expect new tip growth within three to four weeks in warm months, and give it a fortnight before harvesting heavily. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eBrowse edible plants and herbs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topiary-and-shaping-plants\"\u003ePlants that clip into shape\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003ePlants that are safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/pruning-for-beginners-a-simple-guide-to-get-started\"\u003eA beginner's guide to pruning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart in a single row. Each plant spreads to about 1.5m if left alone, so that spacing gives a dense low hedge with enough air movement to keep the interior healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did my rosemary die suddenly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually root rot from soil that stays wet, particularly through a humid summer. Rosemary would rather be too dry than too wet. Plant on a mound, keep mulch off the stem, and stop watering established plants on a schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Rosemary is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can be planted at ground level where pets roam. Most animals leave the strongly scented foliage alone anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100290793791,"sku":null,"price":75.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44225823179071,"sku":"QLD","price":186.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100290924863,"sku":null,"price":225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140109652287,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140109619519,"sku":null,"price":237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140109685055,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Rosemary-Rosmarinus-officinalis.jpg?v=1741857904"},{"product_id":"aimee-yoshiba-fragrant-gardenia-gardenia-augusta-aimee-yoshiba","title":"Aimee Yoshiba Fragrant Gardenia - Gardenia augusta 'Aimee Yoshiba'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAimee Yoshiba Gardenia (\u003cem\u003eGardenia augusta\u003c\/em\u003e 'Aimee Yoshiba') carries the largest flowers of any common gardenia, single white blooms up to 120mm across with the heavy sweet perfume the genus is known for. It makes a rounded evergreen shrub about 1.5m tall and wide, glossy dark green all year, flowering heavily in late spring and repeating into autumn. If you have room for one fragrant plant near a door, this is it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe biggest flowers of the common gardenias.\u003c\/strong\u003e Larger than Florida or Magnifica, so one plant reads as a feature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume that carries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The scent travels several metres on a warm evening, so placement near paths and seating matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy in and out of flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick deep green leaves that hold their colour through summer heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat, humidity and coastal air.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and humidity tolerant, so it performs where fussier shrubs sulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxic to pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gardenias cause vomiting and lethargy in cats and dogs, so plant it out of reach of an animal that chews.\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 40L to 60L pot beside a door puts the perfume where you sit, and lets you control the soil, which decides how a gardenia performs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart for a soft flowering hedge around 1.2m to 1.5m high. The plants touch without competing and the row flowers as one band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row along a path gives evergreen structure at knee height, and one plant against a light wall shows the flower size off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Aimee Yoshiba Gardenia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with four to six hours of direct light. In tropical and subtropical gardens give it morning sun and afternoon shade so the flowers do not scorch. It takes light frost only, so cool inland and southern gardens want a pot you can shift, or a north facing wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic and free draining, ideally pH 5.0 to 6.0. Work compost and aged manure through the bed, and use a mix formulated for acid loving plants in containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the root area evenly moist through bud development, because dry spells then are the usual reason buds drop before opening. Mulch 75mm deep, off the stem, and feed with an acid fertiliser in early spring and after the main flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune once, straight after the main flush, taking up to a third off. Pruning later removes the wood carrying next season's buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in tube stock, 140mm, 200mm and 250mm pots, singly and in multipacks, and in 45L advanced stock. Tube and 140mm plants are the value option for a hedge run and flower in their second season. The 45L plants arrive as established bushes and can flower in their first year.\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. Some leaf drop after transit is normal, with new growth in 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\/gardenias\"\u003eCompare all our gardenia varieties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eBrowse scented plants for entries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eSee low hedging options\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always soil pH. Gardenias need acidic soil to take up iron, and alkaline conditions lock it away, giving yellow leaves with green veins. Iron chelates correct it quickly; sulfur fixes the cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do the buds drop before opening?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUneven watering during bud development is the usual reason, then sudden cold snaps and pruning at the wrong time. Consistent moisture and good mulch solve most cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn warm temperate coastal parts, yes, in a sheltered sunny spot. In colder inland suburbs with hard frost, use a pot that can move to shelter over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":50604367577407,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140110111039,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140110045503,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140110078271,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100293447999,"sku":null,"price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":50604367642943,"sku":"QLD","price":495.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Aimee-Yoshiba-Fragrant-Gardenia-Gardenia-augusta-Aimee-Yoshiba.png?v=1766222092"},{"product_id":"florida-gardenia-gardenia-augusta-florida","title":"Florida Gardenia - Gardenia augusta 'Florida'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlorida Gardenia (\u003cem\u003eGardenia augusta\u003c\/em\u003e 'Florida') is the classic perfumed gardenia, the one most Australians picture when they think of the plant. It forms a rounded evergreen shrub about 1.2m tall and wide, covered in thick glossy leaves, and from late spring into autumn it carries heavy white double flowers that scent a whole courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe perfume is the point.\u003c\/strong\u003e One open flower carries across a courtyard, and a mature plant beside a doorway scents the area on a warm evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long flowering run.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not a single burst. It flushes repeatedly from late spring through to autumn, heaviest in early summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally neat.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows into a rounded shape on its own, so it holds form between trims rather than sprawling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy foliage all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep green and thick, so the shrub still looks deliberate through winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight sized for real gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.2m by 1.2m it fits a courtyard bed, a large pot or a low hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow fragrant hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row for a solid band around a metre high, along a path, a driveway edge or a courtyard boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot lets you control the acidic, free draining mix gardenias want. Use at least a 400mm container and expect to water and feed more often than in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Position it where people walk past, not at the back of a bed where the scent is wasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Florida Gardenia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun with afternoon shade suits it best. Full sun works in cooler and coastal gardens, while in hot inland areas the leaves bleach without afternoon protection. It tolerates light frost only, so in Canberra, the tablelands and Tasmania grow it in a pot that can move to shelter for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where gardenias are won or lost. They need acidic, free draining soil rich in organic matter. On alkaline ground the leaves yellow between the veins and the plant stalls. Work compost through the bed first, and use an azalea and camellia mix in pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Even, consistent moisture. Deep soak two or three times a week through summer, and never let a potted plant wilt, because bud drop follows within days. Feed with a gardenia, azalea and camellia fertiliser in early spring and after the first flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and safety.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim back by about a third once the main flush finishes in late summer, which builds the growth carrying next season's buds. Gardenias are considered mildly toxic to cats and dogs, so site them out of reach of an animal that chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown in tubes, 140mm, 200mm and 250mm packs, and 300mm and 400mm pots. Tubes and 140mm plants are the economical way to fill a long hedge line, since you need one every 60cm. The 250mm and 300mm sizes suit a pot, and 400mm plants often arrive already carrying buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not panic if a few buds drop in the fortnight after planting. Gardenias react that way to any change in light, water or temperature. New growth appears within four to six weeks in warm weather. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gardenias\"\u003eCompare the full gardenia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eBrowse other fragrant plants for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003ePots suited to courtyard shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are my gardenia leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always a nutrient issue tied to soil pH. Gardenias need acidic soil to take up iron and magnesium, so feed with an acid loving plant food and apply iron chelate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did the buds drop before opening?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBud drop is a stress response, usually to drying out, a cold snap or a move. Keep moisture even and it will set buds again on the next flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well for long. It needs more light and air movement than a room provides. Treat it as a courtyard, balcony or garden plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51641981927743,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140110143807,"sku":null,"price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100293579071,"sku":null,"price":172.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140110176575,"sku":null,"price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140110209343,"sku":null,"price":260.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44254552588607,"sku":"QLD","price":146.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140110242111,"sku":null,"price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100293611839,"sku":null,"price":1270.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Florida-Gardenia-Gardenia-augusta-Florida.png?v=1766222094"},{"product_id":"laurustinus-viburnum-viburnum-tinus","title":"Laurustinus Viburnum - Viburnum tinus","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaurustinus (\u003cem\u003eViburnum tinus\u003c\/em\u003e) is the hedge for gardeners who want a dense evergreen wall that flowers through the coldest months. Left untrimmed it reaches about 3m tall and 2.5m wide, and it clips to anything from a 1m border to a 2.5m boundary screen. Pink buds open to white flower clusters from late autumn into spring, followed by metallic blue berries the birds work through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers when little else does.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink buds open white across the cool months, so the hedge performs in July as well as October.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense right to the base.\u003c\/strong\u003e It branches low and holds leaf at ground level, not a row of bare legs with a green top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou set the height.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 3m left alone, or an easy 1.5m to 2m hedge with two trims a year. It also takes clipped shapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant once established, salt tolerant and wind tolerant, so it holds up on exposed coastal blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. The canopies knit into a solid wall within two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and shaping.\u003c\/strong\u003e The small leaf and tight branching clip better than most flowering shrubs, so it suits balls, cones and clipped standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and windy gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wind tolerance suit a beachside boundary, where soft leafed screening plants fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a single shrub it makes a rounded 3m specimen that flowers in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Laurustinus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering and densest growth, part shade a looser plant with fewer flowers. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and subtropical gardens and is properly frost hardy, so cold southern and tableland districts are within range. In the humid tropics constant humidity brings on leaf spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy provided it drains. Dig compost through the bed, raise the row on a mound on heavy clay, and mulch 75mm deep clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off. It is drought tolerant after two seasons, though a clipped hedge always wants more water. Feed with a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density low down. Trim after the spring flush finishes, then lightly in late summer to protect the buds forming for the next cool season. It reshoots from old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow this one in seven sizes: tube stock, 140mm, 200mm, 250mm, 300mm and 400mm pots, and 30L. Tube stock and the smaller packs are the value choice for a long boundary. The 300mm and 400mm sizes are the usual middle ground, and 30L plants arrive already branched with real height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect new growth within four to six weeks in the warmer months. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to plant and maintain a sharp looking hedge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003ehedging and screening range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-2m-to-4m\"\u003escreening plants in the 2m to 4m band\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topiary-and-shaping-plants\"\u003etopiary and clipped shapes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. Planting tighter does not close the gap faster and makes watering and air movement harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate rather than fast, roughly 30 to 50cm of height a year once established, and slower in cooler gardens. A hedge from 200mm stock reads as solid in the third year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower if I clip it as a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided you time the trim. 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It settles at about 3m tall and 2.5m wide, and covers itself in crinkled mid pink to lavender flowers from mid summer into autumn. 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Give it 3m of clear space and full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact frame suits a half wine barrel or a pot 500mm and up, and potted plants flower just as hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A loose group of three at 2.5m to 3m apart reads as a flowering edge to a lawn or driveway. It is deciduous with an open winter frame, so it is not a screening choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Crepe Myrtle 'Zuni' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun all day is not negotiable if you want the flower load. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, which covers Brisbane through Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. It is frost hardy, and a cold winter sharpens the autumn colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy, and it copes with poor ground better than most flowering trees, but it does want drainage. On clay, plant on a raised mound with compost through the bed and mulch 75mm deep away from the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water weekly through the first two summers, then only in extended dry spells. Feed once in early spring. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which pushes leaf at the expense of flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter while the plant is bare. Take out crossing wood and shorten last season's growth lightly. Resist the hard annual heading some people give crepe myrtles: it ruins the frame and the bark, and it is not needed for flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in six sizes: 300mm and 400mm pots, then 25L, 45L, 100L and 200L. The 300mm and 25L plants are young and establish quickly. The 45L and larger sizes arrive with a formed head and generally flower in their first summer with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your plant arrives in winter or early spring it will be bare or barely in leaf. That is normal for a deciduous tree, not a fault. Plants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003eCompare the full crepe myrtle range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/pruning-for-beginners-a-simple-guide-to-get-started\"\u003eA beginner's guide to pruning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-time-to-plant-a-tree-in-australia-a-guide\"\u003eWhen to plant a tree in your climate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-prepare-the-soil-for-planting-tips-tricks\"\u003ePreparing your soil before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall does it really get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 3m tall and 2.5m wide in a garden. It is a semi dwarf hybrid, noticeably smaller than Natchez or Miami, and one of the few crepe myrtles that will not outgrow a courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is mine not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always shade or too much nitrogen. Crepe myrtles need full sun all day, and lawn fertiliser drifting into the bed gives you a leafy plant with few flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it lose its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is deciduous. You get autumn colour, then a bare winter frame with mottled bark, then fresh growth in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100297773375,"sku":null,"price":282.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100297675071,"sku":null,"price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140112175423,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100297806143,"sku":null,"price":131.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140112208191,"sku":null,"price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100297707839,"sku":null,"price":414.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"650mm","offer_id":55100297740607,"sku":null,"price":594.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":44341808955711,"sku":"QLD","price":183.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44341808988479,"sku":"QLD","price":379.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":47961764495679,"sku":"QLD","price":687.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51632707699007,"sku":"QLD","price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100297609535,"sku":null,"price":1911.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100297642303,"sku":null,"price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Pink-Crepe-Myrtle-Lagerstroemia-Zuni_37308637.png?v=1768454860"},{"product_id":"magnifica-gardenia-gardenia-augusta-magnifica","title":"Magnifica Gardenia - Gardenia augusta 'Magnifica'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMagnifica Gardenia (\u003cem\u003eGardenia augusta\u003c\/em\u003e 'Magnifica') carries the largest flowers of the common gardenias: broad, waxy white blooms with the full intoxicating perfume, set against deep glossy green foliage. It grows to about 1.8m tall and 1.5m wide, making it the pick for a taller fragrant hedge or a feature shrub by a door or window, anywhere the scent can ambush people on warm evenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe biggest blooms in the family.\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual flowers reach hand size, opening pure white and ageing to cream through the warm months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThat perfume.\u003c\/strong\u003e One shrub in flower scents a whole courtyard; three along a path is an event.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA hedge with presence.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.8m it screens a fence line or frames a garden room while staying comfortably below privacy hedge scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The lacquered evergreen foliage looks groomed even out of flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrives in warm humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where many exotics sulk in sticky summers, gardenias hit their stride.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a solid perfumed hedge; a 5m run takes 5 or 6 plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Beside the front door, under a bedroom window, at the outdoor table: put it where the scent works for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 40cm to 50cm pot suits it for years and lets balcony gardeners in on the perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Magnifica Gardenia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun with light afternoon protection is ideal; full sun is fine on the coast with mulch and water. It thrives in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and takes light frost only, so inland cold calls for a warm wall or a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic, rich and well drained. Work compost through before planting, mulch 75mm deep, and never dig around the shallow roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep moisture even through the warm months; stressed gardenias drop buds. Feed with an azalea and gardenia fertiliser in early spring and again in midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly shape after the main flush finishes in late summer to early autumn. Little and often beats hard cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnifica ships in everything from $10.95 tubes and 140mm packs of 10 (the budget route to a full hedge) through 200mm packs of 6 and single 300mm shrubs, up to advanced 45L plants, grown to order at times and shown as backorder, which arrive as an instant flowering feature. Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95,. Warm season deliveries often arrive in bud. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gardenias\"\u003eBrowse the full gardenia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eMore fragrant plants\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves going yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually magnesium or iron hunger, common in gardenias, especially in pots and alkaline soils. A dose of Epsom salts or iron chelate greens the new growth within weeks, and regular acid feeding prevents it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do the buds drop before opening?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoisture swings while buds form. Mulch well and water evenly, particularly in pots, and bud drop largely stops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is Magnifica different from Florida?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize, in both plant and flower. Florida sits near 1.2m with mid sized blooms; Magnifica reaches about 1.8m with noticeably larger flowers, so it suits taller hedges and bigger walls of scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Gardenias are toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, so site it away from pets that chew plants, or choose from our pet safe range instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51641980584255,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140112470335,"sku":null,"price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140112437567,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100298297663,"sku":null,"price":1089.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44341853913407,"sku":"QLD","price":122.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100298330431,"sku":null,"price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":51632704127295,"sku":"QLD","price":263.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100298363199,"sku":null,"price":3135.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Magnifica-Gardenia-Gardenia-augusta-Magnifica.png?v=1766222168"},{"product_id":"man-size-camellia-camellia-japonica-man-size","title":"Man Size Camellia - Camellia japonica 'Man Size'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMan Size Camellia (\u003cem\u003eCamellia japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Man Size') is, despite the name, one of the most compact japonicas you can buy, building slowly to about 2m tall and 1.5m wide. Through the cooler months it covers itself in small white blooms of miniature anemone form, each one crisp against the glossy evergreen foliage. Slow growth and a tidy habit make it the japonica for pots, small gardens and low hedges that other camellias outgrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall flowers, big effect.\u003c\/strong\u003e The miniature anemone form blooms are borne freely, so the shrub reads as a sheet of white rather than a scatter of large flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA camellia that keeps its scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow growth to about 2m means it fits beside paths, under windows and in courtyards for decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter performance.\u003c\/strong\u003e The display arrives through the cooler months, holding colour when summer shrubs have gone quiet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Camellias are not toxic to cats or dogs, a genuine point of difference among flowering shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen polish.\u003c\/strong\u003e The deep green, glossy foliage looks deliberate all year, with frost, humidity and wind all tolerated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm or wider pot suits it for years, making it the reliable evergreen flowering choice for shaded terraces and entries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a dense informal hedge that settles around head height at maturity, with no fight to hold it there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens, borders and feature spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The slow, compact habit keeps it in proportion in townhouse beds, and a single specimen in flower carries a shaded corner through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Man Size Camellia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun or dappled light with shelter from hot afternoon sun grows the best plants; in cooler districts it takes more sun. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate and subtropical gardens, and it is fully frost hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic, well drained soil rich in organic matter. Work compost through the bed before planting and mulch to keep the shallow roots cool. In pots, use a camellia and azalea mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep water steady through the first two summers and while buds are forming. Feed with a camellia and azalea fertiliser after flowering, and again lightly in early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little is required. Trim lightly just after flowering if shaping a hedge, and remove any inward growing shoots. Slow growth means a cut lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Man Size Camellia in 200mm pots supplied as a pack of 6, the practical format for a low hedge or repeated border planting, with a single 300mm size listed on backorder between batches. Camellias are slow by nature, so plants arrive well furnished for their pot size and build steadily rather than leaping away. Some bud or flower drop after transit is normal and no cause for alarm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-everything-about-camellia-bushes\"\u003eEverything to know about camellia bushes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camellias\"\u003eBrowse the full camellia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eMore plants safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that thrive in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect about 2m tall and 1.5m wide, reached slowly over many years. 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Camellias are not toxic to cats or dogs, so it is a safe flowering shrub for family gardens and shared courtyards where pets browse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140113781055,"sku":null,"price":252.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44774464749887,"sku":"QLD","price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100304130367,"sku":null,"price":1072.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Man-Size-Camellia-Camellia-japonica-Man-Size.jpg?v=1741858062"},{"product_id":"drama-girl-camellia-camellia-japonica-drama-girl","title":"Drama Girl Camellia - Camellia japonica 'Drama Girl'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrama Girl Camellia (\u003cem\u003eCamellia japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Drama Girl') carries some of the largest flowers in the genus: salmon pink semi double blooms opening through winter when almost nothing else is in colour. It is a vigorous, upright, open growing shrub that reaches about 3.5m tall and 2.5m wide, and it is happiest in dappled shade beneath established trees. 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\u003eFlowers you notice from the street.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large semi double blooms in soft salmon pink, held on an open framework so each one is seen properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The main display runs through the coldest months, filling the gap between the autumn sasanquas and the first spring flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt grows in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled light under a tree canopy is what it wants, which makes it useful where most flowering shrubs fail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and evergreen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy dark foliage year round, and a plant that handles cold winters without protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Camellias are not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can go anywhere in a garden that animals use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Place it where the flowers can be seen up close: beside a path, near a window, or at the edge of a shaded courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.2m apart for a screen. 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This variety is fussier about pH than the sasanquas: if the leaves yellow between green veins, the soil is too alkaline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, then weekly in warm weather. Never let it dry out while buds are forming in late summer. Feed with a camellia and azalea fertiliser in early spring and after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune straight after flowering, before next season's buds set. Light shaping is usually enough, and thinning a few interior branches improves air movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes: 200mm pots in packs of six, single 300mm pots, and 400mm pots. There is no tube option, so every plant arrives as an established shrub with branch structure already built. The 200mm packs suit a shaded boundary, while a 300mm or 400mm plant is the choice for a single feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome bud drop after transit is normal and not a fault. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a settling month, then steady growth from the first spring, 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\u003eRead our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-everything-about-camellia-bushes\"\u003egrowing and caring for camellias\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camellias\"\u003efull camellia collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eplants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-lower-soil-ph-a-guide-for-healthier-gardens-and-lawns\"\u003ehow to lower soil pH\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much shade does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDappled light for most of the day, or morning sun with afternoon shade. Under the canopy of an established tree is close to ideal. Hot direct afternoon sun burns the foliage and shortens the life of the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the buds dropping before they open?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always water stress while the buds were forming through late summer. Keep the root zone evenly moist from January onwards, mulch well, and next season's buds will hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it as a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1.2m apart. It is a more open, upright grower than a sasanqua, so expect an informal screen. For a dense clipped hedge, a sasanqua variety is the better tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44774498074943,"sku":"QLD","price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100304195903,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44774498107711,"sku":"QLD","price":210.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44774498140479,"sku":"QLD","price":525.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Drama-Girl-Camellia-Camellia-japonica-Drama-Girl.jpg?v=1741858063"},{"product_id":"magical-pearl-hydrangea-hydrangea-macrophylla-magical-pearl","title":"Magical Pearl Hydrangea - Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Pearl'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMagical Pearl Hydrangea (\u003cem\u003eHydrangea macrophylla\u003c\/em\u003e 'Magical Pearl') opens pure white mopheads that age to lime green and then blush pink, so one flush carries three colours. It settles at about 1.2m tall and wide, compact enough for a large pot but big enough to read as a real shrub. The colour is not driven by soil pH, so you get the same result in a Melbourne courtyard as in a Sunshine Coast bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree colours from one flush.\u003c\/strong\u003e White as the heads open, lime green through midseason, then pink. Spent heads dry on the bush and hold their shape into winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour you can count on.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue and pink hydrangeas swing with soil pH. This one does not, so there is nothing to dose or correct.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA genuine container plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.2m by 1.2m it holds a 400mm to 500mm pot for years without constant repotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and humidity tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes cold southern winters and copes with muggy summer air, which is unusual in one shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e One prune, one feed and steady water. No spray program and no shaping to learn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a pot at least 400mm across and a premium potting mix, sited where a wall blocks the late afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart for a continuous run along a path or a south facing wall. At that spacing the plants touch without shading each other out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A matched pair either side of a door reads as deliberate, and the heads sit at eye level from a seated position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Magical Pearl Hydrangea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun with afternoon shade, in cool temperate, warm temperate and subtropical gardens. Southern gardens take more direct sun. In Brisbane, Perth and inland districts afternoon shade is not optional, because hot western sun scorches the leaf margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, free draining and full of organic matter, with mulch 50mm deep kept off the stems. Keep it consistently moist through spring and summer, which in a pot during a heatwave means two or three deep waterings a week. Wilting at 4pm is normal; wilting in the morning means it is genuinely dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Controlled release fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush. Prune in late winter, cutting spent heads to the first fat pair of buds and taking dead wood out at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydrangeas are toxic to cats and dogs if leaves or flowers are chewed, so site it out of reach of an animal that grazes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied in 200mm pots in packs of six and 250mm pots in packs of three, which suits a border run or a set of matched containers. Depending on the season plants arrive in leaf, in bud, or cut back and dormant. A bare dormant winter plant is perfectly healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock travels upright and is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect strong growth within four to six weeks in the warmer months, and a full display by 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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/hydrangeas-colour-and-growth\"\u003eHydrangea care, colour and pruning explained\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydrangeas\"\u003eCompare the full hydrangea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eOther plants that perform in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \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 the flowers turn blue in acidic soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. That shift only applies to coloured mophead varieties. This one opens white and moves through lime green to pink as the head ages, whatever your soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate winter, before the buds swell. Cut each spent head to the first plump pair of buds below it. Pruning too hard or too late removes this season's flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A 400mm to 500mm pot of premium mix holds it for several years. Water more often than you would in the ground and refresh the top 50mm each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44774904824127,"sku":"QLD","price":270.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140113813823,"sku":null,"price":269.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Magical-Pearl-Hydrangea-Hydrangea-macrophylla-Magical-Pearl.png?v=1766222226"},{"product_id":"obsidian-storm-cloud-hydrangea-hydrangea-macrophylla-obsidian-storm-cloud","title":"Obsidian Storm Cloud Hydrangea - Hydrangea macrophylla 'Obsidian Storm Cloud'","description":"\u003cp\u003eObsidian Storm Cloud Hydrangea (\u003cem\u003eHydrangea macrophylla\u003c\/em\u003e 'Obsidian Storm Cloud') is a mophead grown as much for its stems and leaves as its flowers. Near black stems carry dark, deeply toned foliage, and the large flower heads come through blue to purple depending on your soil. It settles at about 1.2m tall and wide, which keeps it useful in a small garden or a generous pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark stems and dark foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The near black framework gives it presence before the flowers open, which most hydrangeas cannot claim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge mophead flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full rounded heads in blue through purple, held clear of the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou can steer the colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic soil pushes it blue, alkaline soil pushes it pink, and you control that from the bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays in bounds.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.2m by 1.2m it fits a courtyard or a border without the annual wrestle a full sized hydrangea demands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt works in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade is its preference, not a compromise, so it fills a position most flowering shrubs refuse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant under a high canopy, or on the south side of a house, gives flower colour where the garden is usually all green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm pot suits one plant, and container growing makes soil pH easy to manage, so you can decide on blue or pink and hold it there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders in small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaced about 1m apart the plants meet without crowding, giving a massed effect along a shaded path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing hydrangeas in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun with afternoon shade is the target, because hot afternoon sun scorches the leaf margins and collapses the flower heads. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, handles humidity, and is frost hardy once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moisture retentive and free draining, with plenty of compost. For blue and purple heads keep the soil acidic, around pH 5.0 to 5.5, using an acidifying fertiliser or aluminium sulphate. Add lime instead if you want pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a thirsty plant. Water deeply two or three times a week through summer, more in a pot, and mulch 75mm deep. Feed in early spring and again after the first flush with a fertiliser matched to the colour you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spent heads back to the first pair of fat buds in late winter, and take out one or two of the oldest stems at ground level each year. Growth is slow, so do not cut harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in three sizes: 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and single 300mm pots. All three are currently supplied on backorder against the next crop, so expect a wait rather than immediate despatch. The 300mm plants are the largest and closest to flowering size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydrangeas are deciduous, so a plant sent in winter may arrive as bare stems with visible buds. That is normal, not a fault. Growth is slow, and a plant usually takes two seasons to look established. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/hydrangeas-colour-and-growth\"\u003eHow hydrangea colour works, and how to change it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydrangeas\"\u003eBrowse the full hydrangea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-lower-soil-ph-a-guide-for-healthier-gardens-and-lawns\"\u003eLowering soil pH to hold blue flowers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eMore plants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep the flowers blue instead of pink?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil acidic, around pH 5.0 to 5.5. Aluminium sulphate applied a few times through the growing season is the usual method, and a pot makes that far easier than acidifying a whole bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well. The leaves burn at the edges and the flower heads wilt through the middle of the day. Give it morning sun and afternoon shade, or dappled light under a high canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Hydrangea leaves, buds and flowers are toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, causing vomiting and stomach upset. Plant it out of reach of a pet that chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44960242041151,"sku":"QLD","price":270.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140113846591,"sku":null,"price":269.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44774914916671,"sku":"QLD","price":157.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Obsidian-Storm-Cloud-Hydrangea-Hydrangea-macrophylla-Obsidian-Storm-Cloud.png?v=1742472232"},{"product_id":"red-silky-oak-grevillea-banksii","title":"Red Silky Oak - Grevillea banksii","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Silky Oak (\u003cem\u003eGrevillea banksii\u003c\/em\u003e) is the fast native shrub for a hot, exposed block where softer plants give up. It settles at about 4m tall and 3m wide, carries deep red brush flowers through the warmer months, and honeyeaters find it within days. It grows in sand, in poor soil and in salt wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers that pull birds in.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large red brush flowers hold nectar over a long season, and honeyeaters and lorikeets work them daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the faster natives to reach screening height, so a bare fence line fills in within a couple of seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat and salt tolerant, and content in poor soil once the roots are down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little upkeep.\u003c\/strong\u003e No feeding regime, no staking, no spraying. A trim after flowering is the whole job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine native foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deeply divided grey green leaves that read well against rendered walls and coastal light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart in a single row. This is an informal screen, not a clipped hedge, so expect a soft layered wall rather than a flat face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two staggered rows at 2m spacing filter wind, which serves an exposed block better than one tight line trying to block it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne honest caution.\u003c\/strong\u003e This Queensland native hybridises with local grevilleas and has naturalised in parts of coastal southern Australia. Near bushland outside its range, plant a local grevillea instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Red Silky Oak in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, all day. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid to semi-arid gardens. Frost tolerance is light frost only, so the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens are not for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is the only real requirement, and poor sandy ground is fine. Do not enrich the bed. Like most of its family it is phosphorus sensitive, so keep general fertiliser and manures away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water once or twice a week through the first summer, then only in long dry spells. If you feed at all, use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune young plants to build low branches, then cut back by up to a third after the main flush. It resents hard cuts into bare old wood, so trim lightly and often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in two sizes. The 200mm pot comes in packs of six, the sensible buy for a screen, and the single 300mm plant suits a feature position. Both arrive as branched young shrubs, usually well under a metre tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrevilleas travel well, though some leaf drop and the loss of any open flower is normal. Expect three or four quiet weeks, then strong growth through the first warm season. 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\/grevillea-care-guide\"\u003eHow to grow and prune grevilleas in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grevilleas\"\u003eBrowse the full grevillea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-bird-attracting-native-plants-for-australian-gardens\"\u003eNative plants that bring birds into the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo metres apart in a single row. It is a wide shrub at maturity, and crowding only makes the bases go woody and bare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast for a native. In a warm garden with good drainage it often reaches 2m within two seasons, then slows as it thickens out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill frost kill it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost is tolerated once established, but repeated hard frost is not. In frost prone districts keep it against a warm north facing wall, or choose a frost hardy grevillea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100304752959,"sku":null,"price":435.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44949606236479,"sku":"QLD","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":49584498049343,"sku":"QLD","price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100304720191,"sku":null,"price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Red-Silky-Oak-Grevillea-banksii.jpg?v=1741858073"},{"product_id":"lantern-banksia-banksia-ericifolia","title":"Lantern Banksia - Banksia ericifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eLantern Banksia (\u003cem\u003eBanksia ericifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is the banksia to plant if you want honeyeaters in the garden through winter. It grows to about 3.5m tall and 2.5m wide in a home garden, forming a dense shrub of fine needle foliage, and carries upright orange to red flower spikes up to 20cm long. It reaches 6m in its native heathland, but garden plants settle at 3m to 4m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter flowers that feed birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spikes open in the cold months when nectar is scarce, and honeyeaters and wattlebirds work them daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine textured and dense.\u003c\/strong\u003e The needle foliage is soft looking and packed tightly, so a plant screens far better than a large leafed shrub of the same size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrives on poor ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy, gravelly, low fertility soils suit it. This is a plant that prefers the ground most gardeners try to improve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and exposed site tolerance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, wind tolerant, drought tolerant and frost hardy, a rare combination in a flowering shrub this size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal screening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart. At that spacing the plants meet without crowding, giving a soft informal barrier rather than a clipped hedge line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e A staggered double row at 1.5m spacing filters salt laden wind instead of blocking it, which is what an exposed coastal block needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant works as a specimen where the spikes can be seen close up. In a native bed, groups of five or more at 1.5m read as one mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing lantern banksia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, with good air movement around the plant. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens and is frost hardy once established, so cold southern winters are no obstacle. Consistently wet tropical conditions are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy, gravelly and free draining, ideally slightly acidic. Do not enrich the bed with manure or compost, which is the usual mistake. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound, because root rot in wet soil kills more banksias than anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then rely on rainfall except in a long drought. Feeding is usually unnecessary, and if you do feed, use only a low phosphorus native fertiliser, because banksias are phosphorus sensitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly after flowering, staying within the green foliage. Banksias are slow to reshoot from bare old wood, so never cut into leafless stems or remove more than about a third at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLantern banksia is grown in four sizes: 140mm pots in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and single 300mm pots. The 140mm and 200mm plants are young and the sensible choice for a screen where numbers matter. The 250mm and 300mm sizes are more established and give a head start in a feature position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fine foliage travels well and any dry tips on arrival grow out quickly. This is a slow to moderate grower, so expect the first year to go into roots, with first flowering typically in the second or third year. Delivered Australia wide, with 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\/top-bird-attracting-native-plants-for-australian-gardens\"\u003eNative plants that bring birds into the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/banksias\"\u003eBrowse the full banksia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eCompare Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003ePlants that handle coastal conditions\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. Each plant reaches about 2.5m wide, so that spacing gives an overlapping informal screen while leaving enough airflow to keep fungal problems away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do banksias die suddenly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually root rot from wet soil, or phosphorus toxicity from ordinary garden fertiliser. Plant on a free draining mound, avoid enriched soil, and use only low phosphorus native fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I prune it into a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be kept tidy with light annual trims, but it will not take the hard clipping a formal hedge needs. Cut into bare old wood and the stem often does not reshoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140114927935,"sku":null,"price":268.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44779268243775,"sku":"QLD","price":226.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140114862399,"sku":null,"price":281.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140114895167,"sku":null,"price":184.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100306063679,"sku":null,"price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Lantern-Banksia-Banksia-ericifolia.png?v=1768454980"},{"product_id":"swamp-banksia-banksia-robur","title":"Swamp Banksia - Banksia robur","description":"\u003cp\u003eSwamp Banksia (\u003cem\u003eBanksia robur\u003c\/em\u003e) is the banksia for the wet corner of the garden, the one spot where most shrubs rot. It settles at around 2.5m tall and 2.5m wide as a spreading shrub, with broad leathery leaves the size of your hand and upright spikes that open lime green and age to bronze gold. Honeyeaters work those spikes for weeks, and the spent cones hold their shape long after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt genuinely handles wet feet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most banksias demand sharp drainage. This one grows in coastal swamps, so a damp low spot suits it rather than kills it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers that last.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spikes shift from green through yellow to bronze over several weeks, then persist as sculptural cones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBold foliage all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Serrated leaves up to 30cm long give a coarse, architectural texture against fine leaved natives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds and pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar heavy flowers pull in honeyeaters, native bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoor soil is no obstacle.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy, low fertility ground is its natural home, so it asks for very little.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart. At that spacing the plants merge into a continuous low thicket within about three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamp and low lying ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Swales, the base of a slope, a dam edge or a bed that stays soggy after rain. This is where it beats every other banksia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant and comfortable in humidity, so it holds up on exposed sandy blocks. Repeat it along a border at 1.5m for rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Swamp Banksia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings the heaviest flowering, though it accepts part shade with a looser habit. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens sit outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy and slightly acidic is ideal, and poor ground is fine. Unlike its relatives it does not need mounding for drainage. Keep phosphorus away from it: use a native specific fertiliser, never a general garden blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water twice a week through the first summer, then it looks after itself. A light dose of low phosphorus native fertiliser after flowering is all it wants. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune after flowering to hold it compact. It reshoots from a woody lignotuber, so an old leggy plant can be cut back hard and will regrow from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: tube, 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, and a single 300mm pot. Tube and 140mm plants are the sensible choice for a mass planting, arriving young and single stemmed but quick to establish. The 200mm and 300mm sizes give a bushier plant and bring first flowering closer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect little visible movement for the first month, then steady growth, with first flower spikes usually in the second or third year. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/banksias\"\u003eCompare the full banksia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-bird-attracting-native-plants-for-australian-gardens\"\u003eNative plants that bring birds into the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003ePlants for coastal and salt exposed gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003eShrubs suited to mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Swamp Banksia actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 2.5m tall and 2.5m wide in a garden, growing as a spreading shrub rather than a tree. Older listings quoting 10m are describing a different species entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive in soil that stays wet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and that is its advantage over other banksias. It grows naturally in coastal swamp country and copes with ground that holds water for days after rain, though it will not sit in a permanent pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertiliser should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low phosphorus native fertiliser, applied lightly after flowering. Standard garden fertilisers carry enough phosphorus to damage banksia roots, so check the label before you feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":48784810279231,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140115026239,"sku":null,"price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140114960703,"sku":null,"price":226.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100306227519,"sku":null,"price":169.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140114993471,"sku":null,"price":127.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100306194751,"sku":null,"price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Swamp-Banksia-Banksia-robur.png?v=1766222238"},{"product_id":"eureka-bottlebrush-callistemon-eureka","title":"Eureka Bottlebrush - Callistemon 'Eureka'","description":"\u003cp\u003eEureka Bottlebrush (\u003cem\u003eCallistemon\u003c\/em\u003e 'Eureka') is a compact native shrub reaching about 2.5m tall and 2m wide, carrying deep red brushes with a purple cast rather than the usual scarlet. It flowers heavily, feeds birds and bees, and copes with the conditions that kill most shrubs: drought, salt, frost and wet ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour you do not see often.\u003c\/strong\u003e The brushes open a deep red shading through to purple, richer and darker than a common bottlebrush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt tolerates almost everything.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt tolerant and able to sit in wet ground, which is a rare combination in one shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA hedge that earns its place.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted 1.5m apart it makes a screen to about 2.5m that flowers rather than simply filling space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife every season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar rich brushes bring honeyeaters, native bees and butterflies into the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row for a dense screen. It reshoots from old wood, so it can be cut back hard and still furnish right down to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamp and difficult ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet feet tolerance makes it one of the few shrubs for a low spot, a swale or the edge of a drainage line where other plants drown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and feature use.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a group of three or five it reads as a block of colour in flower, and as a single shrub it holds a corner without outgrowing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Eureka Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering. It is at home across tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and it is frost hardy once established, which puts it within reach of most of the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy. It handles clay, sand and poor ground, and unlike most natives it tolerates periods of waterlogging. Mulch 75mm deep and keep it clear of the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then it can live on rainfall in most districts. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring, because standard garden fertilisers can damage the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim straight after each flush, taking the spent brushes and a little of the wood behind them. That one habit is the difference between a dense shrub and a leggy one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: 200mm pots sold in packs of six, single 300mm pots, and 25L and 45L containers. The 200mm packs are the value option for a hedge run or mass planting. The 300mm is the usual single plant size, and the 25L and 45L plants arrive already branched, carrying real height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect two or three quiet weeks after planting, then active growth, and flowering in the first warm season from the established sizes. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/callistemon-care-guide\"\u003ecomplete callistemon care guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/callistemons\"\u003ebottlebrush collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003ebird attracting plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeigh up alternative \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003ehedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants 1.5m apart in a single row. Closer than that and the lower branches shade each other out, leaving gaps near the ground where you want cover most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight after each flowering flush, never in the weeks before one. Take the spent brushes plus a few centimetres of wood behind them, and the next flush comes back thicker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with a wet, boggy spot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter than almost any other native shrub. 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Each bloom lasts a single day, but they open in succession for weeks and carry a light fragrance. The name describes the habit: flowering stems arch over, root where they touch soil, and the planting slowly walks its way across the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers you can smell.\u003c\/strong\u003e White petals over a blue and brown throat, lightly fragrant, opening in waves rather than one short burst.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt fills its own gaps.\u003c\/strong\u003e Arching stems strike roots wherever they land, so a thin planting knits into a full one without dividing or buying more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade and damp suit it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade brings out the best foliage, and it takes wet feet in ground where most strappy plants rot off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen and undemanding.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fans of green foliage hold all year, and there is no cutting back to schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart for full cover. At that spacing the fans close over the soil within a season or two, and the walking habit handles anything you miss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 60cm it edges a shaded path without blocking the view across a bed, and it holds a line under established trees where turf gives up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e One clump suits a 300mm to 400mm pot on a shaded verandah, where the arching flower stems are easier to appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing walking iris in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade gives the deepest leaf colour and the heaviest flowering. Full sun is tolerated in milder districts but bleaches the foliage through a hot summer. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so in cold inland, tableland and southern gardens grow it in a pot and shift it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable soil improved with compost. It is one of the few strappy plants comfortable in a damp or slow draining corner, though it will not sit in standing water indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate water. Keep the soil damp through the first summer, then a weekly soak in dry spells is enough. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring covers the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none. Pull tired leaves away by hand, then either cut off spent flower stems or peg them down so the plantlets root where you want them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in five sizes: tube, 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and a single 300mm pot. Tube and 140mm plants are young, usually two or three fans each, and they are the sensible buy for a bed of any size. The 250mm and 300mm pots arrive as established clumps and often flower in their first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrappy plants travel well, though a few creased leaves in the box are normal and new fans replace them within weeks. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/ornamental-grasses-a-guide-to-lush-garden-design\"\u003eDesigning with ornamental grasses and strappy foliage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003egrasses and strappy leaf range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse plants suited to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003epartial shade positions\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting a whole bed: see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003emass planting range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet plants 40cm apart for a solid mass planting. Wider spacing still works, it simply takes another season for the fans and the rooting stems to close the gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really walk across the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, slowly, and only where a flower stem reaches bare soil. Cutting spent stems off after flowering stops the spread entirely, so it is easy to keep within a defined bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it where it frosts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly light frost is tolerated. In cool temperate and inland gardens grow it in a pot and move it to a sheltered verandah or indoors over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44837274419519,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140115517759,"sku":null,"price":180.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100308488511,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140115484991,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140115550527,"sku":null,"price":263.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140115583295,"sku":null,"price":99.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Walking-Iris-Neomarica-gracilis.png?v=1766222279"},{"product_id":"regina-walking-iris-neomarica-caerulea-regina","title":"Regina Walking Iris - Neomarica caerulea 'Regina'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRegina Walking Iris (\u003cem\u003eNeomarica caerulea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Regina') is the clumping iris that handles heat, humidity and damp ground without complaint. It forms an upright fan of strappy leaves to about 1m tall and 80cm across, and through the warmer months it throws tall stems of scented blue and purple flowers above the foliage. The name is honest: plantlets form on the flowering stems, which bend down and root, so a clump slowly walks outwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers worth leaning in for.\u003c\/strong\u003e The blue and purple blooms are intricately marked and genuinely fragrant, unusual in a plant this easy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDamp ground is not a problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates wet feet, so it works in the low corner where most flowering plants sulk or rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade suits it, so it brings colour to the side of the house and under established trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen structure all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Out of bloom the fans still hold their shape, so a border planted with it never looks empty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost nothing to do.\u003c\/strong\u003e No spraying, no staking, no annual cutback. Tidying spent stems once a year is the whole list.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in drifts. The fans knit into a continuous band within two seasons, and the walking habit fills any gaps for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upright habit suits a path edge or the front of a shrub bed, holding a clean line at knee to hip height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single clump in a 400mm pot makes a strong vertical accent on a shaded patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Regina Walking Iris in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade is the sweet spot, though it takes full sun in cooler districts if kept moist. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and coastal humidity suits it. It handles light frost only, so in cold gardens grow it in a pot you can move under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy. Ordinary garden soil improved with compost is fine, and unlike most flowering perennials it copes with heavy ground that stays damp. Mulch 50mm deep, clear of the crowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it moist through the first summer, then water weekly in dry spells. It is not a drought plant, and leaf tips brown off if it dries out. A slow release fertiliser in early spring carries a season of flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and division.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spent stems back once the plantlets have rooted, or peg them down where you want a new clump. Divide congested clumps every three or four years in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegina is grown in two sizes: tube stock, and 200mm pots in packs of six. Tube plants are young, usually a fan of three or four leaves, and they are the value choice for a large bed. A pack of six 200mm plants covers roughly three metres of border at the recommended spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrappy leaved plants travel well, and a few creased leaves after transit is cosmetic. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. New growth shows within three to four weeks in warm weather, with the first flowers the following spring. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003eBrowse strappy leaf and grass style plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eCompare flowering plants for garden colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003ePlants suited to mass planting and drifts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long do the flowers last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bloom opens for about a day, which sounds disappointing until you see the plant in season. A healthy clump flowers in succession over weeks, so there is always something open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart for mass planting or a border run. The clumps reach about 80cm across, so they overlap slightly and close the bed without crowding each other out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not list it as pet friendly. Plants in the iris family carry compounds in the rhizomes that can upset a dog or cat that digs and chews, so choose something else if yours does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44949416771903,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100308619583,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140115616063,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100308586815,"sku":null,"price":115.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Regina-Walking-Iris-Neomarica-caerulea-Regina.jpg?v=1741858115"},{"product_id":"white-lace-melaleuca-melaleuca-thymifolia-white-lace","title":"White Lace Melaleuca - Melaleuca thymifolia 'White Lace'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Lace Melaleuca (\u003cem\u003eMelaleuca thymifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'White Lace') is a dwarf honey myrtle that stays under a metre, spreading a little wider than it grows tall at about 90cm by 1.2m. Lacy white claw shaped flowers run along the stems through the warmer months. It is frost hardy, drought tolerant and content in soil that stays wet, a rare combination in a plant this small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet soil or dry, it copes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet feet tolerant and drought tolerant at once, so it works in the boggy corner and the dry driveway strip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelicate white claw flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small and lacy rather than showy, carrying through the warmer months instead of one short burst.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for any garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 90cm tall it edges a path or fronts a border without constant cutting back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, and birds and bees use it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters, bees and butterflies all work the flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles frost and coastal salt, and asks for one light tidy up a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart for a low massed edge along a path or the front of a bed. At that spacing plants touch without crowding, so each keeps its rounded shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 80cm spacing suits a larger sweep, and it holds form on a rockery or gentle slope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 300mm or wider is enough, and in a courtyard it will not outgrow the space within two years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing White Lace Melaleuca in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun is best, though it takes a few hours of shade. Suited to subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, and frost hardy once established, so it works where the tropical shrubs will not. Coastal salt does not bother it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuinely adaptable. Sand, clay loam and ground that stays damp are all fine, which is the point of this species. Avoid rich, heavily fertilised beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only in long dry spells. Feed with a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring, if at all, because heavy feeding gives soft growth and fewer flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly after the main flowering to keep the dome tight. It reshoots readily from old wood, so a woody, open plant can be cut back by half in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo sizes are grown: 140mm pots in packs of ten and 200mm pots in packs of six. Both suit mass planting, and because the plant is naturally small they fill their space within a season or two. Ten 140mm plants at 80cm spacing run about seven metres of border edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall tough shrubs travel well, and any leaf drop after transit is cosmetic. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Water it in well, expect roots away within a fortnight in the growing season, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn the genus in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/paperbark-trees-identify-and-care\"\u003eidentifying and caring for melaleucas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare sizes and flower colours across the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/melaleucas\"\u003emelaleuca range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor purple and pink flowers on much the same plant, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/thyme-leafed-melaleuca-melaleuca-thymifolia\"\u003eThyme Leafed Melaleuca\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan a larger sweep with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003eplants for mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need per metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 80cm spacing, a little over one plant per metre of edge, so a pack of ten runs about seven metres. Tighten to 60cm only if you want full cover in the first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it really grow in wet soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This species comes from damp heath ground, so it tolerates soil that stays wet after rain. Permanent standing water is still too much for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I stop it going woody?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA light trim each year after the main flush. If it has already opened up, cut it back by half in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":50438534529343,"sku":"QLD","price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44780270551359,"sku":"QLD","price":221.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/White-Lace-Melaleuca-Melaleuca-thymifolia-White-Lace.jpg?v=1741858122"},{"product_id":"thyme-leafed-melaleuca-melaleuca-thymifolia","title":"Thyme Leafed Melaleuca - Melaleuca thymifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eThyme Leafed Melaleuca (\u003cem\u003eMelaleuca thymifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is a small honey myrtle that solves a common problem: a low native shrub that flowers well and does not mind wet ground. It grows to about 1m tall and 1.5m wide, with fine aromatic leaves and mauve to pink claw shaped flowers through the warmer months. Frost hardy, drought tolerant and salt tolerant, it fits almost every climate in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers worth looking at closely.\u003c\/strong\u003e The mauve claw shaped blooms are nothing like a bottlebrush, and they repeat through the warm months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles boggy ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rated wet feet tolerant, so the low soggy corner of the block is where it earns its keep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso drought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same plant copes with dry spells once established, a rare combination that makes it forgiving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic fine foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrow leaves are scented when brushed, so it rewards planting near a path or a seat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds, bees and butterflies.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters work the flowers through the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a continuous low bank. The spreading habit means the plants knit sideways within two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamp and low lying spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage swales, the base of a slope and beds beside a downpipe all suit it, and few flowering natives can say that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders, rockeries and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1m tall it makes a low informal front line needing only a light shear, and a pot 400mm or wider holds it if the mix drains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Thyme Leafed Melaleuca in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the best flowering, with light shade tolerated at the cost of density. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, and it is frost hardy once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuinely adaptable. It takes sand, clay and soil that stays wet after heavy rain, and does not need rich ground. Work compost through the bed and mulch 75mm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then only in long dry spells. Feed once in early spring with a low phosphorus native fertiliser, since high phosphorus damages melaleucas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e This one benefits from a firm hand. Shear it back by about a third after the main flush to keep the mound dense and the flowering heavy. Left untrimmed it goes woody in the centre. It reshoots from old wood, so hard renovation in spring works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can buy it three ways: tube stock, 140mm in packs of ten, or 200mm in packs of six. Tubes are the value option for a large mass planting, and because small natives establish quickly the head start from a bigger pot is smaller than you expect. The packs suit a border where the drift should close within a season or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three sizes travel well, with fine wiry growth that does not bruise. Plant promptly, water in, and tip prune at planting to encourage branching low down. Expect new growth within about a month in warm weather, and a proper display in the second season. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/melaleucas\"\u003eCompare the full melaleuca range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/paperbark-trees-identify-and-care\"\u003eIdentifying and caring for paperbarks and melaleucas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/white-lace-melaleuca-melaleuca-thymifolia-white-lace\"\u003eWhite Lace Melaleuca, the same plant in white\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse the wider Australian native range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a mass planting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart. Because it spreads wider than it grows tall, that spacing gives a closed low bank within two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it really grow in a wet spot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is rated wet feet tolerant and copes with boggy ground that would kill most flowering shrubs. Permanently standing water is still too much, but soil that stays damp after rain is no problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need pruning, and how cold can it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShear it by about a third after the main flush each year, otherwise it goes woody in the middle. It is frost hardy once established, so it works in cool temperate gardens as well as the tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44837347197247,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140115812671,"sku":null,"price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100309078335,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140115779903,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Thyme-Leafed-Melaleuca-Melaleuca-thymifolia.png?v=1766222308"},{"product_id":"nanum-rubrum-tea-tree-leptospermum-scoparium-nanum-rubrum","title":"Nanum Rubrum Tea Tree - Leptospermum scoparium 'Nanum Rubrum'","description":"\u003cp\u003eNanum Rubrum Tea Tree (\u003cem\u003eLeptospermum scoparium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Nanum Rubrum') is a dwarf manuka that settles at about 80cm tall and 80cm wide, small enough for a pot, a rockery pocket or the front row of a border. Through spring it covers itself in small red and pink flowers, dense enough to hide the fine grey green foliage underneath. It is frost hardy, drought tolerant once established and comfortable in salt air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely compact.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 80cm each way it keeps its shape without pruning, so it will not outgrow a courtyard bed or a 400mm pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers you notice from the street.\u003c\/strong\u003e Red and pink blooms smother the plant in spring, carried right to the tips of every stem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt feeds the garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies work the open flowers, and small birds shelter in the fine twiggy growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy where it counts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost, dry spells and coastal salt are all handled once it is established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a low massed border that reads as one continuous band of colour, or use a single row as a soft edge along a path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm pot of free draining mix suits it for years. It is one of the few natives that suits a courtyard without constant cutting back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage between rocks is exactly what it wants, and the low mound suits a raised bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Nanum Rubrum Tea Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering and the tightest habit. This is a plant for cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens: it takes frost without protection, but constant tropical humidity is not its climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and slightly acidic is ideal. It will not accept waterlogging, so on heavy clay plant on a raised mound and open the bed up with coarse compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then taper off as it establishes. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring, because standard garden fertilisers can burn the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly straight after flowering, taking no more than the top third of the new growth. Tea trees do not reliably reshoot from bare wood, so never cut back into old stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in two sizes: a 140mm pack of ten, the value choice for a border or mass planting, and a 200mm pack of six for a quicker result. Both arrive as young bushy plants rather than instant colour, and the 200mm size is currently on backorder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Some flower drop in transit is normal. Expect the first real display in the season after planting, and a closed border within about two years. 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\/leptospermum-care-guide\"\u003eHow to grow and prune leptospermum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eAustralian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare low growers in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003erockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee what else draws pollinators in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003ebee and butterfly plants\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart for a low massed border or edge. At that spacing the plants meet within about two seasons without shading out their own centres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A 400mm pot of free draining mix holds it comfortably, and the compact habit means no repotting for several years. Water more often than you would in the ground, because pots dry out quickly in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in southern gardens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean climates all suit it, which covers most of Victoria, South Australia and southern Western Australia. Humid tropical gardens are the poor fit here, not cold ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does my tea tree die back after a wet spell?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always drainage. Leptospermum roots will not sit in saturated soil, so raise the planting position on clay and never leave a potted plant standing in a full saucer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140116173119,"sku":null,"price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44780464341311,"sku":"QLD","price":183.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Nanum-Rubrum-Tea-Tree-Leptospermum-scoparium-Nanum-Rubrum.jpg?v=1741858136"},{"product_id":"burgundy-queen-tea-tree-leptospermum-scoparium-burgundy-queen","title":"Burgundy Queen Tea Tree - Leptospermum scoparium 'Burgundy Queen'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBurgundy Queen Tea Tree (\u003cem\u003eLeptospermum scoparium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Burgundy Queen') smothers itself in fully double, deep burgundy flowers through spring and settles at a manageable 2m tall by 1.5m wide. The fine dark foliage stays tidy for the other eleven months, and the plant underneath is genuinely tough: frost hardy, drought tolerant, wind tolerant and comfortable in poor soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble flowers, not single.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each bloom is a tight burgundy rosette rather than the flat five petalled tea tree flower, and they cover the branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy in the ways that matter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt and wind tolerant, and untroubled by poor or gravelly soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA size that actually fits.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 2m by 1.5m it slots into a courtyard, a front garden bed or a large pot without constant cutting back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds, bees and butterflies.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar rich flowers pull in honeyeaters and pollinators through the spring flush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row for an informal hedge at 1.5m to 2m. It knits together without reading as a clipped formal wall, which suits a cottage or native garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wind tolerance make it a reliable second row plant behind a windbreak, or a front garden shrub on an exposed block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its compact frame suits a 400mm or larger container in a sunny courtyard, and the dark foliage sets off silver and grey leaved natives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Burgundy Queen Tea Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering; part shade costs you flower numbers and opens the habit up. It grows well in cool temperate, warm temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens. Humid wet season tropics are not its climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is the one non negotiable. It handles sand, gravel and poor ground, but sits badly in waterlogged clay. On heavy soil, plant on a raised mound and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring; standard garden fertilisers carry too much phosphorus for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly straight after flowering, taking no more than a third of the new growth. Tea trees do not reliably reshoot from bare old wood, so keep it in shape from year one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in tube, 140mm and 200mm sizes, plus 25L and 45L for instant effect. The 140mm packs of ten and 200mm packs of six are the value choice for a hedge run: young single stemmed plants that catch up to larger stock within two seasons. The 25L and 45L plants are already branched and flowering size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a settling in fortnight, then fresh growth within four to six weeks in the warmer months. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse the full Australian native range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs\"\u003eMore flowering shrubs for garden beds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003eHow to prepare a new garden bed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. That spacing closes into a soft informal hedge in two to three seasons without crowding the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same plant as manuka?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. \u003cem\u003eLeptospermum scoparium\u003c\/em\u003e is the manuka of the honey trade, indigenous to both New Zealand and south eastern Australia. 'Burgundy Queen' is an ornamental selection grown for its double flowers rather than for honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a 400mm or larger pot with free draining mix, keep it in full sun, and water more often than you would a plant in the ground. This plant will not forgive a completely dry root ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643505606975,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140116205887,"sku":null,"price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140116238655,"sku":null,"price":226.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100310782271,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100310815039,"sku":null,"price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":45714977325375,"sku":"QLD","price":157.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":51629629702463,"sku":"QLD","price":297.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Burgundy-Queen-Tea-Tree-Leptospermum-scoparium-Burgundy-Queen.png?v=1766222326"},{"product_id":"shiraz-indica-azalea-azalea-indica-shiraz","title":"Shiraz Indica Azalea - Azalea indica 'Shiraz'","description":"\u003cp\u003eShiraz Indica Azalea (\u003cem\u003eRhododendron indicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Shiraz', often listed as Azalea indica) brings deep wine red colour to shaded beds without outgrowing them. It settles at about 1.2m tall and 1.2m wide, small enough to sit under a window and dense enough to work as a low hedge. The main flush comes through late winter and spring, and small glossy leaves carry the rest of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine red, not orange red.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep and slightly velvety, it reads as rich against dark foliage rather than loud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays where you put it.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 1.2m by 1.2m you are shaping it once a year, not fighting it back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade is an advantage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtered light or morning sun suits it, so it covers ground where most flowering shrubs sulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees and butterflies work it.\u003c\/strong\u003e The open trumpet flowers are easy to feed from, and a mass planting stays busy through the flush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart for a dense hedge that finishes around chest height. The same spacing suits a path edge or a bed front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting under established trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shallow roots handle competition from a mature canopy better than most shrubs, so a drift lifts dim ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm pot of acidic mix suits a shaded patio, though container plants dry out fast in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Shiraz Indica Azalea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled shade, or morning sun with afternoon protection. Subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens all suit it, and humidity is no problem, but it takes light frost only: shelter young plants through their first two winters in cold inland and tableland districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic and free draining, with compost or aged pine bark through the backfill. Mulch 50mm deep and never dig around the base: the feeder roots sit in the top few centimetres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Steady moisture matters more than volume. It carries no drought reserve and wilts once the surface dries, so a deep soak twice a week in summer beats a daily sprinkle. Feed an azalea and camellia fertiliser straight after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim within a month of the last flowers finishing. Next season's buds set over summer, so a late cut removes the display you were waiting for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes: 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, and single 300mm plants. The packs are the sensible buy for a hedge or mass planting. A single 300mm plant is already bushy and flowers in its first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf drop after transit is normal and not a fault. 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\/azalea-care-guide\"\u003efull azalea care guide\u003c\/a\u003e for feeding, pruning and pests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/azalea\"\u003eazalea collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-lower-soil-ph-a-guide-for-healthier-gardens-and-lawns\"\u003eHow to lower soil pH\u003c\/a\u003e if your beds run alkaline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eplants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants 80cm apart in a single row. Closer than that and the shallow roots compete, which shows as thin growth rather than a denser hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Every azalea is toxic to cats, dogs and horses if leaves or flowers are eaten, and small amounts cause vomiting and heart problems. Choose something else if your pet chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves yellowing between the veins?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is usually soil pH, not hunger. Azaleas cannot take up iron in alkaline soil, so acidify the bed and use a fertiliser made for azaleas and camellias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will, but the leaves scorch and the display is shorter in hot gardens. Morning sun with midday shade gives the flowering without the burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":47942482559295,"sku":"QLD","price":223.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44792602788159,"sku":"QLD","price":509.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":47942482592063,"sku":"QLD","price":143.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Shiraz-Indica-Azalea-Azalea-indica-Shiraz_9e0efff4.jpg?v=1742472383"},{"product_id":"radicans-gardenia-gardenia-augusta-radicans","title":"Radicans Gardenia - Gardenia augusta 'Radicans'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRadicans Gardenia (\u003cem\u003eGardenia jasminoides\u003c\/em\u003e 'Radicans', still listed in many nurseries under \u003cem\u003eGardenia augusta\u003c\/em\u003e) delivers true gardenia perfume from a plant that stays under 40cm tall. This is the groundcover form of the classic gardenia, spreading to about 80cm wide with the same glossy deep green leaves and creamy white scented flowers, just at ankle height. Massed along a path it turns the front of a bed into a perfumed edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGardenia scent at ground level.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers carry the full fragrance of the taller varieties, close to paths and seating where it gets noticed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely dwarf.\u003c\/strong\u003e Under 40cm tall and about 80cm wide, it holds its low spreading shape without constant cutting back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy foliage year round.\u003c\/strong\u003e The evergreen leaves keep the border looking furnished between flushes of flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for warmth and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e It thrives in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens where many groundcovers tire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance for a gardenia.\u003c\/strong\u003e A feed, a mulch and one light trim a year cover the whole program.\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 along paths, steps and bed fronts where you brush past the flowers. It reads as a neat green ribbon even out of bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e On the same 50cm grid it knits into a dense, weed suppressing carpet under taller shrubs or across a low bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e It softens the edge of a container beautifully and puts the perfume right beside outdoor seating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Radicans Gardenia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun with light afternoon shade is ideal in hot districts; full sun is fine in milder coastal gardens. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate climates and takes light frost only, so in colder areas grow it in a pot you can move to shelter over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic, rich and free draining. Dig compost through the bed, mulch well and keep the mulch clear of the stems. Gardenias sulk in alkaline soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep moisture even through the warm months, because plants that dry out while budding will drop those buds. Feed in spring and again in late summer with a fertiliser blended for acid loving plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light trim after the main flush keeps the cover dense and low. That is the entire job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Radicans Gardenia as tube stock, as 140mm pots in packs of 10, and as 200mm pots in packs of 6, sizes that suit massed planting. Plants arrive compact and leafy, establish over their first summer, and touch into full cover at 50cm spacing within a couple of seasons. The odd yellowing older leaf in the cool months is normal gardenia behaviour, not a fault.\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\/gardenias\"\u003eBrowse the full gardenia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/gardenia-a-fragrant-and-elegant-addition-to-your-garden\"\u003eOur guide to growing gardenias in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aimee-yoshiba-fragrant-gardenia-gardenia-augusta-aimee-yoshiba\"\u003eAimee Yoshiba, a taller gardenia for the same beds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eMore fragrant plants for scented 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\u003e50cm apart for a massed border or groundcover. At that spacing plants meet into continuous cover within about two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Gardenias are toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, so keep it away from pets that chew plants, or choose a different groundcover for a pet heavy garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few older leaves yellowing in winter is normal. Widespread yellowing usually points to alkaline soil or hunger: apply a fertiliser for acid loving plants and the new growth should come through green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower in shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt flowers best with at least half a day of sun. In deep shade you keep the glossy foliage but lose most of the flowers and perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. In frost prone districts grow it in a container and move it under cover on cold nights, or give it the warmest wall in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44837395038527,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140117844287,"sku":null,"price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140117811519,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100315140415,"sku":null,"price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100315107647,"sku":null,"price":105.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Radicans-Gardenia-Gardenia-augusta-Radicans_d3cd6aff.jpg?v=1742472531"},{"product_id":"star-gardenia-gardenia-grandiflora-star","title":"Star Gardenia - Gardenia grandiflora 'Star'","description":"\u003cp\u003eStar Gardenia (\u003cem\u003eGardenia jasminoides\u003c\/em\u003e 'Star') is the gardenia to plant when you want scent along a path rather than one shrub in a far corner. It grows to about 1.8m tall and 1.5m wide, and through the warm months it carries large single white flowers with the heavy sweet perfume gardenias are grown for. Glossy dark green foliage holds all year, so it works as a low hedge as well as a feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe perfume carries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large single white blooms with the classic gardenia scent, strong enough to fill a courtyard on a still evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long flowering season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flushes come through spring, summer and into autumn in warm gardens, rather than one short burst.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe right size for a low hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 1.8m by 1.5m it makes a fragrant hedge along a path or a boundary bed without constant height control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt likes heat and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtropical and tropical gardens where many flowering shrubs struggle are exactly where it does best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a dense low hedge, along a path or beneath a window where the scent gets used rather than wasted at the back of a bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant to a pot 400mm or wider suits a courtyard, entry or balcony, and puts the flowers at nose height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in dappled light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Under a high open canopy, or against an east facing wall, the foliage stays greener than in harsh afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Star Gardenia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun with shelter from hot afternoon sun is the ideal. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, so Cairns through to Sydney and coastal Western Australia all suit it. It takes light frost only, so cool temperate and frosty inland gardens should grow it in a pot that moves under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well drained and acidic, ideally around pH 5.5 to 6.5. Alkaline soil is the most common reason a gardenia yellows between the leaf veins. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent moisture matters more than volume. Deep soak twice a week in summer and never let it dry out while budding, or the buds drop. Feed an azalea and camellia fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly straight after the main flush, twice a year on a hedge. Avoid cutting hard in late autumn or winter, because that removes the wood carrying next season's buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in three sizes: tube stock, 140mm in packs of ten and 200mm in packs of six. Tube stock is young and inexpensive, and the sensible way to plant a long hedge run because gardenias establish quickly in warm soil. The 140mm and 200mm plants are already branched and flower in their first summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few yellow lower leaves after transit is normal for a gardenia, since they are sensitive to any change in light and watering. Settle the plant somewhere sheltered for a week before planting out. 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\/gardenia-a-fragrant-and-elegant-addition-to-your-garden\"\u003eGrowing gardenias in an Australian garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gardenias\"\u003eCompare the full gardenia collection\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\/screening-plants-1m-to-2m\"\u003eScreening plants from 1m to 2m\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row gives a dense low hedge within two seasons. Closer spacing crowds the roots and makes the base thin, which defeats the purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always soil pH. Gardenias need acidic soil to take up iron, and yellowing between green veins is the classic sign it is locked out. Apply chelated iron and an azalea and camellia fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the flower buds dropping before they open?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInconsistent watering is the usual cause, followed by a sudden change in temperature or position. Keep the soil evenly moist through the budding period, and do not move a potted plant once buds have set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44792953110847,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140117877055,"sku":null,"price":197.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140117909823,"sku":null,"price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Star-Gardenia-Gardenia-grandiflora-Star.png?v=1766222371"},{"product_id":"alstonville-tibouchina-tibouchina-lepidota-alstonville","title":"Alstonville Tibouchina - Tibouchina lepidota 'Alstonville'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlstonville Tibouchina (\u003cem\u003eTibouchina lepidota\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alstonville') is bought for the few weeks each autumn when the whole canopy turns solid purple and the leaves disappear behind the flowers. It makes a rounded evergreen tree of about 4m tall and 3m wide, fast enough to be doing real work in the garden within three years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn colour you can plan around.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowering peaks through March and April, and on an established tree the purple covers the canopy rather than dotting it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast without being coarse.\u003c\/strong\u003e It gains height quickly while holding a neat rounded head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA screen that flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted 2m apart it forms a soft evergreen barrier that pays you back once a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal ready.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant and comfortable in humidity, which suits exposed beachside and subtropical gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScaled for small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 4m it fits a courtyard where a larger flowering tree would not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree in lawn or against a light coloured wall, because the purple reads best with space around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering screen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart in a single row. The canopies meet without crowding, and light still reaches the sides so the screen flowers along its length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Groups of three or five at 2m spacing give a block of colour a single tree cannot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Alstonville Tibouchina in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering; part shade gives fewer flowers and looser growth. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, which covers Brisbane, northern New South Wales, coastal Sydney and Perth. It is frost tender, so colder southern and inland gardens want a warm sheltered wall or a pot that can be moved. Shelter it from strong wind, which strips the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic, free draining and enriched with compost. It resents lime and waterlogged clay, so on heavy soil plant on a raised mound and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in dry spells. Feed in early spring and again after flowering, avoiding heavy nitrogen late in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune as soon as flowering finishes, cutting back by up to a third. It flowers on new wood, so a late prune removes next season's display. Annual trimming keeps the canopy dense rather than twiggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes. Tubestock is the economical start for a screen or mass planting, and it catches up quickly because this plant grows fast. The 200mm pack of six suits several trees at once, and the 45L is an advanced plant with a formed head and height already made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a month of settling, then a first worthwhile flowering in the second or third autumn. 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-secrets-to-growing-australia-s-purple-gem-alstonville-tibouchina\"\u003eAlstonville tibouchina care and getting the autumn purple\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eBrowse more flowering trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare privacy and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-prepare-the-soil-for-planting-tips-tricks\"\u003ePreparing soil before you plant\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\u003eToo much shade, or pruning at the wrong time. 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It is one of the very few plants that shrugs off both drought and wet feet, so it works in a dry rockery and equally well in the damp low corner of a bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine textured and low.\u003c\/strong\u003e The soft narrow foliage reads completely differently to the broad leaved shrubs around it, and at 1m it never blocks a view.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry or damp, it copes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established and tolerant of wet feet, rare in one plant and useful where drainage is uneven.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA white flower show.\u003c\/strong\u003e Masses of tiny blooms cover the bush and bring in native bees, butterflies and small insect eating birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt does not need good soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor and compacted ground is fine, so it suits new builds where the topsoil left with the builder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a low informal hedge. The bushes close over within two seasons and hold a soft 1m high line without the clipping a formal hedge demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 60cm spacing gives about three plants per square metre and continuous cover. On a slope or a swale it holds soil and handles run off after storms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine foliage suits a rock garden, and a pot 400mm or wider holds one comfortably beside a door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Dwarf Babingtonia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the densest habit and heaviest flowering, though it accepts part shade with a looser form. It is at home in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, but takes light frost only, so cold southern gardens and frosting tablelands sit outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy: it grows in poor, sandy and clay soils, and unlike most natives it tolerates damp ground, which makes it useful beside a downpipe or in a rain garden. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer to get the roots down, then only in prolonged dry spells. Feed once in early spring with a low phosphorus native fertiliser, since rich products can burn the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density, then shear lightly after flowering. It takes a light trim well but reshoots reluctantly from bare wood, so do not let it go leggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown for mass planting, so it is sold in packs: 140mm pots in packs of ten and 200mm pots in packs of six. The 140mm plants are younger and the value choice for a long edge, taking a season longer to close over. The 200mm plants are bushier on arrival and suit shorter runs and pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth sizes travel well because there is little to break. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95. Expect new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eCompare the full Australian native shrub range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003eBrowse plants chosen for mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing the right edging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/plants-that-thrive-in-poor-soil\"\u003ePlants that thrive in poor soil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need for a low hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 60cm apart you need about seventeen plants for every ten metres, close to two packs of ten. For bed cover, the same spacing gives roughly three plants per square metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a wet spot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and this is one of its real strengths. The low corner of a lawn or a swale that stays damp after rain suits it, though permanently standing water is still too much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I clip it into a formal shape?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes a light shear well and holds a soft rounded form, but avoid cutting into thick bare wood. Trim little and often rather than hard and rarely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":44836705730879,"sku":"QLD","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140119712063,"sku":null,"price":233.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Dwarf-Babingtonia-Babingtonia-virgata-Nana.jpg?v=1741858257"},{"product_id":"delacours-rhaphiolepis-rhaphiolepis-delacourii","title":"Delacour's Rhaphiolepis - Rhaphiolepis delacourii","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelacour's Rhaphiolepis (\u003cem\u003eRhaphiolepis x delacourii\u003c\/em\u003e) is the pink flowered Indian hawthorn landscapers reach for when a hedge has to survive without anyone looking after it. It grows to about 2m tall and 2m wide, carries rose pink flowers through spring, and holds dense leathery foliage that shrugs off salt wind, heat and dry spells. As a hybrid of two hardy species it is tougher than either parent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRose pink spring flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of pink flowers cover the plant against dark glossy foliage, then it goes quietly green for the rest of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA hedge at a useful height.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 2m by 2m it screens a standard fence line and a ground floor window, which is what most people actually want.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and heat tolerant, so it holds foliage on a beachside boundary where softer plants brown off on the windward side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy as well.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unusually for a plant this heat tolerant, it handles genuine frost, spanning cool temperate through subtropical gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. The row reads as solid within two to three seasons, and because the plant holds foliage low it does not thin out at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as the outer layer where salt wind arrives first. The leathery leaves are built for that exposure, and sandy soils suit it well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e At the same 1m spacing it covers a bank quickly. Left unclipped, a single plant makes a rounded 2m shrub that flowers heavily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Delacour's Rhaphiolepis in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering and densest habit. Part shade is tolerated but produces a looser plant with fewer flowers. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Undemanding about type, but drainage matters. On heavy clay, raise the planting row on a low mound and work compost through the bed. Mulch 75mm deep, back from 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 reduce as it becomes drought tolerant. A complete slow release fertiliser just after flowering feeds the growth flush and builds next spring's buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim immediately after flowering finishes, the only timing that keeps both the shape and the flowers. It reshoots from old wood, so an overgrown hedge can be cut back hard in early spring and will refurnish from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes: a 140mm pack of ten, a 200mm pack of six and a single 300mm plant. Ten 140mm plants at 1m spacing covers roughly 10m and six 200mm plants covers about 6m, while the 300mm size suits a feature position or a gap in an existing hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYounger plants arrive compact and upright, and branch out through the first growing season, especially if you tip prune at planting. Expect a hedge to close in two to three seasons. 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\/the-best-plants-for-coastal-gardeners-top-picks-for-2025\"\u003ePlant choices that work in coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003eBrowse the coastal garden range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rhaphiolepis-cosmic-white-rhaphiolepis-cosmic-white\"\u003eRhaphiolepis 'Cosmic White' for a lower white flowered hedge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. That gives a solid hedge at about 2m tall within two to three seasons. Planting closer will not close the gap faster and makes watering harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it lower than 2m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Trimming after flowering each year holds it at 1.2m to 1.5m comfortably, and because it shoots from old wood it stays furnished at the base instead of lifting into bare stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it compare with the compact white flowered varieties?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the larger, pink flowered option at about 2m in both directions, suited to a screening hedge. The compact white forms stop near 1m and suit low borders. Choose on the height you need first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":44836780507455,"sku":"QLD","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44836780540223,"sku":"QLD","price":317.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44846443135295,"sku":"QLD","price":128.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Delacours-Rhaphiolepis-Rhaphiolepis-delacourii.jpg?v=1741858268"},{"product_id":"captain-cook-bottlebrush-callistemon-viminalis-captain-cook","title":"Captain Cook Bottlebrush - Callistemon viminalis 'Captain Cook'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCaptain Cook Bottlebrush (\u003cem\u003eCallistemon viminalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Captain Cook') is the dwarf, weeping form of the plant most Australians picture when they hear bottlebrush. It settles at about 1.8m tall and 1.5m wide, so it fits under a window or along a path where the full sized species would swamp the space. Bright red brushes cover it in spring and again in autumn, and honeyeaters find it within days of the first flower opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays small without pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 1.8m by 1.5m it is a shrub, not a tree, so it works under eaves and windows where taller callistemons cannot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo flowering flushes a year.\u003c\/strong\u003e A heavy show of red brushes in spring, then a lighter flush in autumn, on soft weeping growth that moves in the wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt brings birds in.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar rich flowers pull honeyeaters, lorikeets and wattlebirds into the garden, which is why most people plant it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles wet and dry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unusually for a tough native, it tolerates both drought and periodically waterlogged ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row for a soft flowering hedge around 1.5m high. It does not take hard shearing, so trim after flowering and let it keep its weeping outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a verge or a large native bed, set plants 1m apart in a staggered grid. Massed, the flowering reads from the street rather than needing to be looked at up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and damp spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance paired with wet feet tolerance is rare, which suits a beachside garden or a low corner that stays soggy after rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Captain Cook Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering and densest shape. Part shade is tolerated but the plant opens up and flowers less. It suits climates from the tropics through to cool temperate and arid inland gardens, and established plants take frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy. It grows in clay, sand and poor ground, and unlike most natives it copes with soil that stays wet for a spell. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring and after the autumn flush, since standard garden fertilisers can scorch the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune straight after each flowering flush, taking off the spent brushes and about a third of the new growth. It reshoots from old wood, 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\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: tube, 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, and 300mm. The multi packs are the value option for a hedge run or a mass planting, arriving as young single stemmed plants that bush out quickly once tip pruned. A 300mm plant is already branched and often carrying buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCallistemons travel well and establish fast. Expect a quiet fortnight, then new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather, and full size within two to three years. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-callistemon-the-bottlebrush-beauty\"\u003eAll about callistemon, the bottlebrush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/callistemons\"\u003eCompare the full callistemon range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003eMore bird attracting plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eBrowse native shrubs by size and use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. At that spacing the plants meet in the second season and you keep the soft weeping shape rather than ending up with a clipped block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1.8m tall and 1.5m wide, roughly a third the size of a standard weeping bottlebrush. Light pruning after each flush holds it at 1.2m to 1.5m without any struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has mine stopped flowering as well?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually too much shade or no pruning. Flowers form on new growth, so a plant that is never trimmed builds up old wood and flowers less. 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It grows to about 2.5m tall and 2m wide, takes more sun than most camellias, and planted 1m apart it closes into a flowering privacy screen. It is also safe around cats and dogs, which few flowering hedges can claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers in the quiet months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sasanqua camellias bloom from autumn into winter, so this hedge performs exactly when the rest of the garden has finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense enough to hedge properly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy evergreen foliage from the ground up makes a genuine screen, not just a flowering shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes sun and coastal wind.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the shade loving japonica camellias, sasanquas handle open positions, wind and salt spray, a toughness rare in this family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can line the fence of the dog's yard without a second thought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds the winter garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies work the flowers on mild days when little else is on offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row for a dense hedge between 1.5m and 2.5m. It responds so well to trimming that formal shapes are easy to hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Left natural it makes a graceful arching shrub, or it can be espaliered flat against a wall where space is tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 500mm pot suits it for years, bringing autumn flowers to balconies and courtyards, and the compact roots are safe near paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Jennifer Susan Camellia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade in cool temperate, warm temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean climates. It is frost hardy, comfortable in humidity and tolerant of coastal exposure, which covers most Australian gardens south of the tropics. In hot inland districts, afternoon shade keeps the flowers at their best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic, free draining soil enriched with compost. Camellias resent lime and waterlogging in equal measure, so on alkaline or heavy ground use a raised bed or a pot with camellia mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week for the first summer, then weekly in dry spells. Feed with camellia and azalea fertiliser after flowering, and mulch to keep the shallow roots cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim immediately after flowering, before spring growth begins, and the plant sets next year's buds on the new growth. Sheared regularly it thickens into a wall of foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Jennifer Susan from inexpensive tube stock through 300mm and 400mm pots to advanced 45L, 100L and occasionally 500L specimens, with the 200mm and 250mm sizes sold in multi plant packs priced for hedging runs. Tubes take three to four seasons to become a hedge; the 400mm and larger sizes arrive dense and often already budded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamellias travel well, though a few dropped buds in transit is normal. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-everything-about-camellia-bushes\"\u003eEverything to know about camellia bushes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camellias\"\u003eBrowse the full camellia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eMore plants safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. That spacing gives a solid flowering hedge within a few seasons while leaving each plant room to develop a strong base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom autumn into early winter, with the heaviest display in mid autumn. The show runs for weeks because buds open in succession rather than all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it grow in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Sasanquas are the sun tolerant side of the camellia family, and this variety flowers best with at least half a day of sun. Only in hot inland areas is afternoon protection worth providing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Camellias are not toxic to cats or dogs, so spent flowers dropped on the lawn are a clean up job rather than a worry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51640340545855,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100319531327,"sku":null,"price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140120432959,"sku":null,"price":260.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140120465727,"sku":null,"price":404.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140120400191,"sku":null,"price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100319564095,"sku":null,"price":210.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140120498495,"sku":null,"price":478.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100319465791,"sku":null,"price":855.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":49084591669567,"sku":"QLD","price":379.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51648085000511,"sku":"QLD","price":1043.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100319596863,"sku":null,"price":1500.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L (Backorder)","offer_id":45543374553407,"sku":"QLD","price":2414.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Jennifer-Susan-Camellia-Camellia-sasanqua-Jennifer-Susan.png?v=1766222490"},{"product_id":"setsugekka-camellia-camellia-sasanqua-setsugekka","title":"Setsugekka Camellia - Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSetsugekka Camellia (\u003cem\u003eCamellia sasanqua\u003c\/em\u003e 'Setsugekka') is the white sasanqua the others are measured against: large single blooms of pure white ruffled petals around a boss of gold stamens, poured over glossy foliage through autumn and into winter. It grows upright to about 3m by 2m, takes far more sun than the fussy japonica camellias, hedges and espaliers beautifully, and is pet friendly. For an elegant flowering screen in the cold months, it has few rivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite flowers when little else blooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e The autumn and winter display lights up the garden's quietest season, and bees work the golden centres on every mild day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun tolerant for a camellia.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sasanquas take open positions that scorch japonicas, which makes Setsugekka a genuine screening plant, not just a shade shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreen, hedge or living wallpaper.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense to the ground when clipped at 1m spacings, and the single best camellia for espalier along a fence or wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Camellias are safe around cats and dogs, rare among flowering screens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolished all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, deep green lacquered leaves keep it handsome for the ten months it is not flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a dense 2m to 3m flowering screen; it clips as cleanly as any formal hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEspalier.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trained flat on wires it turns a bare fence into a flowering wall barely 30cm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen or a matched potted pair brings the winter show to entries and courtyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Setsugekka in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade; more sun means more flowers. It thrives in subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens and is frost hardy once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic, organic and well drained. Compost at planting, 75mm of mulch kept off the trunk, and no digging over the shallow roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Even moisture through summer while buds form, then established plants handle dry spells. Feed with a camellia and azalea fertiliser after flowering finishes in late winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once a year, straight after flowering. Hedges can take a second light facing in midsummer; espaliers just need wayward shoots tied or tipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetsugekka ships in every serious size: tubes (grown to order, shown as backorder), 140mm packs of 10 and 200mm packs of 6 for hedge runs, 250mm packs of 3, single 300mm and 400mm plants, advanced 45L stock, and occasional 500L specimen plants that arrive as a finished screen (grown to order; we confirm timing and freight first). Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Autumn deliveries often arrive in bud or flower. 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\/camellias\"\u003eBrowse the full camellia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003ePlants safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Setsugekka compare to Pure Silk?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetsugekka carries larger, pure white single flowers with a looser, romantic look; Pure Silk's blooms are blushed pink at the edges. Both hedge at 1m spacings; choose by the flower you want to look at all winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it really grow in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with mulch and establishment watering. Sasanquas are the sun camellias; it is japonicas that demand shade. In the subtropics a little afternoon relief keeps the flowers pristine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does the flowering season last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix to ten weeks through autumn into early winter, opening in waves, with fallen petals carpeting the ground beneath, one of its prettiest habits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for espalier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the classic choice. The flexible young growth trains flat easily, flowers along the whole framework, and a wired fence panel becomes a flowering wall in three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51640344903999,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140120629567,"sku":null,"price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100319826239,"sku":null,"price":287.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140120564031,"sku":null,"price":278.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140120596799,"sku":null,"price":460.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140120531263,"sku":null,"price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100319793471,"sku":null,"price":204.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140120662335,"sku":null,"price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":49084572205375,"sku":"QLD","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100319662399,"sku":null,"price":1237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100319695167,"sku":null,"price":756.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L (Backorder)","offer_id":51649247871295,"sku":"QLD","price":4024.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Setsugekka-Camellia-Camellia-sasanqua-Setsugekka.jpg?v=1741858285"},{"product_id":"shell-pink-camellia-camellia-sasanqua-shell-pink","title":"Shell Pink Camellia - Camellia sasanqua 'Shell Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003eShell Pink Camellia (\u003cem\u003eCamellia sasanqua\u003c\/em\u003e 'Shell Pink') is the soft pink autumn flowering sasanqua, and one of the easiest camellias to shape into a hedge. It grows to about 2.5m tall and 2m wide, a manageable size for a narrow bed or a boundary that cannot take a heavy screen. Evergreen, frost hardy 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\u003eSoft pink flowers in autumn.\u003c\/strong\u003e Single to semi double blooms in a delicate shell pink open from autumn into early winter, and the petals drop cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow enough for a tight space.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 2.5m by 2m it screens a fence line without pushing into the garden the way larger camellias do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes clipping well.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small leaves and dense branching make it a genuine hedging and topiary plant that holds its shape between trims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy in cold and wind.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy and wind tolerant, suiting gardens from the subtropics to cool temperate districts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, and the open flowers give bees late season nectar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row for a formal hedge anywhere from 1.2m to 2.5m. Sasanquas branch low, so the hedge stays furnished at the base rather than lifting into bare stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening a narrow bed.\u003c\/strong\u003e With a mature width of only about 2m, it suits a side boundary or the strip between a fence and a path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, topiary and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider holds it at around 1.5m for years, and the fine growth takes a clipped ball or an espaliered panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Shell Pink Camellia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun with afternoon shade suits it best, though an established sasanqua handles full sun, which is this group's advantage over the japonicas. It grows well in subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, and it is both frost hardy and wind tolerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic, well drained and enriched with compost. Camellias will not tolerate wet feet, so on heavy clay raise the bed. Mulch 75mm deep and keep it clear of the trunk, since the roots run shallow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice weekly through the first two summers, then weekly in warm weather. Keep the soil evenly moist through late summer while buds are forming. Feed with a camellia and azalea fertiliser in early spring and after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim straight after flowering finishes, in late winter, before next season's buds set. Two light trims a year hold a hedge dense, and it reshoots from old wood if cut back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes. The 140mm packs of ten are young plants and the value option for a long hedge run, taking two to three seasons to close. The 200mm packs of six and 250mm packs of three are the usual choice for a hedge, arriving branched and around knee height. A single 300mm pot suits a feature plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little bud or leaf drop after transit is normal. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet month while roots establish, then a continuous hedge within two to three seasons, 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\u003eRead our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-everything-about-camellia-bushes\"\u003egrowing and caring for camellias\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camellias\"\u003efull camellia collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003ebest hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003epet safe plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. That spacing gives a solid hedge without the plants competing at the roots, and the dense low branching means no thin patch along the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from a japonica camellia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSasanquas flower in autumn with smaller blooms, tolerate more sun, and clip far better for hedging. Japonicas flower in winter with larger blooms and prefer shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, once established. Give young plants afternoon shade for their first two summers, particularly in hot inland gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":47961833603391,"sku":"QLD","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44836925440319,"sku":"QLD","price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140120727871,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140120695103,"sku":null,"price":99.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Shell-Pink-Camellia-Camellia-sasanqua-Shell-Pink.jpg?v=1741858287"},{"product_id":"camellia-sasanqua-yuletide-camellia-sasanqua-yuletide","title":"Camellia sasanqua Yuletide - Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide'","description":"\u003cp\u003eYuletide Camellia (\u003cem\u003eCamellia sasanqua\u003c\/em\u003e 'Yuletide') is the hedge that flowers while the rest of the garden is asleep. It reaches about 3m tall and 2m wide, upright rather than sprawling, and covers itself in single scarlet blooms with gold stamens from late autumn into winter. Clipped at 1m spacing it makes a formal evergreen wall, and the roots are well behaved enough to plant beside paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers in the quiet season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Scarlet blooms with gold centres open in late autumn and hold through winter, when little else is doing anything.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpright, not wide.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 3m by 2m, so it screens a fence line without swallowing the garden bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes the shears.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sasanquas reshoot readily from clipped wood, which is why this one handles hedging and shaped standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe near paths and pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fibrous, non-invasive roots, and camellias are not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, humidity tolerant and salt tolerant enough for a coastal garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row for a dense hedge held anywhere between 1.5m and 3m. Tighter spacing shades out the base rather than closing the gap faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and shaping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small leaves and willing reshooting make it one of the better camellias for a clipped ball or a matched pair at an entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 450mm or wider with an acidic mix holds it near 1.5m to 2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Yuletide Camellia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sasanquas take far more sun than the japonicas. Full sun to part shade both work in subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, though afternoon shade stops the blooms crisping inland. It is frost hardy once established. Wet tropical gardens are the climate to avoid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, free draining and rich in organic matter. Work compost through the bed before planting and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the stem. Yellow leaves with green veins mean the pH has drifted too high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, and never let it dry out while buds are forming or they drop before opening. Feed a camellia and azalea fertiliser in early spring and after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune straight after the last bloom, before new growth sets next season's buds. Two light trims a year hold a hedge tight, and it reshoots from older wood if a neglected plant needs cutting back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown as tube stock, 250mm pots in packs of three, 200mm pots in packs of six, and single 300mm plants. Tube and 200mm plants are young, usually under knee height, and the sensible buy for a long hedge run: a season slower to close, but far cheaper per metre. A 300mm plant already reads as a shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamellias travel well because the foliage is leathery, though a few dropped leaves after transit is normal. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect roughly 20 to 30cm of growth a year. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-everything-about-camellia-bushes\"\u003eEverything you need to know about camellia bushes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camellias\"\u003eBrowse the full camellia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topiary-and-shaping-plants\"\u003ePlants that suit topiary and shaping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-2m-to-4m\"\u003eCompare screening plants from 2m to 4m\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. Any tighter and the plants shade each other out at the base instead of closing faster. Expect two to three seasons to a solid screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Sasanquas flower reliably in subtropical and warm temperate gardens, which is why they suit Australia better than the japonicas. In very hot districts give it afternoon shade so the blooms last longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Camellias are not toxic to cats or dogs, so this is a safe choice for a boundary hedge in a garden where pets patrol the fence line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44836934058303,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140120793407,"sku":null,"price":296.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140120858943,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140120826175,"sku":null,"price":171.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100320121151,"sku":null,"price":525.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100320055615,"sku":null,"price":962.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Camellia-sasanqua-Yuletide-Camellia-sasanqua-Yuletide.png?v=1766222494"},{"product_id":"compact-orange-ixora-ixora-chinensis-compact-orange","title":"Compact Orange Ixora - Ixora chinensis 'Compact Orange'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCompact Orange Ixora (\u003cem\u003eIxora chinensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Compact Orange') is the low tropical hedge that flowers rather than just sits there. It holds at about 1m tall and 1m wide, carrying dense rounded heads of hot orange flowers through the warm months above glossy dark foliage. Planted 60cm apart it closes into a tight, even hedge that needs one shear a year to stay sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour at knee to waist height.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most low hedges give you green and nothing else. This one carries clustered orange heads for months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact by breeding, not by pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 1m each way it holds its shape with far less trimming than the full sized ixora.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Coastal salt, high humidity and hot sun are all comfortable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside without the mess.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy evergreen leaves and small flowers mean very little drops into the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds and pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flower heads pull in nectar birds and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row. Ten plants give six metres of hedge, closing over in two seasons and holding at 800mm to 1m with one annual trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and paving.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and chlorine splash are tolerated, and the leaf drop is light enough not to clog a skimmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the same 60cm spacing on a staggered grid for a block of colour, or grow single plants in a 400mm pot on a warm patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Compact Orange Ixora in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering. This is strictly a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate plant, and it is frost tender, so anywhere that gets a real winter frost is out. In cooler southern gardens grow it in a pot and bring it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic and free draining is what it wants. Ixora is the classic yellow leafed sufferer in limey or alkaline soil, where it cannot take up iron. If your leaves yellow between green veins, treat with iron chelate and switch to an acidic fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the water up through summer, especially in pots. Feed with an azalea or camellia style acidic fertiliser in early spring and again in mid summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear lightly straight after the main flush. Flowers form on new growth, so trimming late in the season removes next year's display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold in one size, a pack of ten 140mm plants. Each is a bushy young plant rather than a rooted cutting, which is what you want for a hedge line, and ten plants cover six metres of single row at 60cm spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlossy leaves travel well, though a few may mark in transit. Plant into warm soil and expect steady growth through the first summer, with a proper hedge by the second. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/your-ideal-tropical-poolside-plants-for-low-maintenance-bliss\"\u003eChoosing low maintenance poolside plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eplants for poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-tropical-climates\"\u003etropical garden range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee what suits \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003egrowing in pots\u003c\/a\u003e if frost rules out planting in the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart in a single row. At that spacing the plants meet within two seasons and stay dense at the base, where wider spaced low hedges usually go gappy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves going yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearly always alkaline soil locking up iron, and it is the most common ixora complaint in Australian gardens. Apply iron chelate, mulch with an acidic material, and feed with a camellia or azalea fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a cold climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in the ground. It is frost tender, so a single hard frost will damage or kill it. In cool temperate gardens keep it in a pot on a warm sheltered patio and move it under cover through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":44837454938431,"sku":"QLD","price":289.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Compact-Orange-Ixora-Ixora-chinensis-Compact-Orange.heic?v=1741858324"},{"product_id":"rain-lily-zephyranthes","title":"Rain Lily - Zephyranthes","description":"\u003cp\u003eRain lily (\u003cem\u003eZephyranthes\u003c\/em\u003e species) does exactly what the name promises. Days after a summer downpour a clump lifts a flush of white or soft pink trumpets that were not there the week before, holds them briefly, then rests until the next soaking. It is a small clumping bulb, roughly 30cm tall and 25cm across, which puts it at the front of a bed or 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\u003eIt flowers on cue.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rainfall triggers the flush, so several displays across a wet summer is normal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for the front row.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 30cm by 25cm it edges a path or driveway without ever needing cutting back off the concrete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat, humidity and dry spells all suit it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical wet seasons and hot inland summers are met with the same indifference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe clump thickens itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulbs divide underground, so a thin first season planting fills into a solid ribbon over two or three summers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost nothing to do.\u003c\/strong\u003e No staking, no deadheading, no spraying.\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 15cm apart in a continuous line. It looks sparse on day one and reads as a solid green edge by the second summer, which is the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Also 15cm apart, roughly 44 plants a square metre. Use it under established shrubs or across a hot strip where lawn struggles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The grassy foliage suits a shallow bowl, a rockery pocket or the gaps between stepping stones. Drainage matters more than pot size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing rain lily in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings the heaviest flowering, and light shade thins the flushes. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, arid and semi-arid gardens. It takes light frost only, so in cool temperate and frosty inland gardens grow it in a pot that can shift under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is the only real requirement. Set the clump with the neck of the bulb at soil level, and on heavy clay raise the bed or work coarse sand through it. Waterlogged winter soil rots bulbs faster than any drought harms them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first spring and summer, then let the weather take over. A light dressing of complete fertiliser in early spring is enough for the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None needed. Tidy spent stems and tired leaves in late winter, and divide congested clumps every three or four years to keep the flowering heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRain lily is sold here in tube stock only. Each tube holds a young clump with a few strappy leaves, and a first season planting normally puts its energy into roots rather than flowers. Expect a modest showing in the first summer and a proper display in the second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock travels well, with little top growth to bruise. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, which at this price means buying enough for a real run of edging. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing edging plants for a clean garden line\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003ePlants suited to mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eBrowse the rockery plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eCompact plants for pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant rain lilies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFifteen centimetres apart for edging or mass planting, near 44 plants a square metre. Wider spacing still grows well, it just takes an extra season for the clumps to meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter rain through the warmer months, usually within three to five days of a decent soaking. Dry summers give fewer flushes, and a garden on regular irrigation flowers more often than one relying on the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The bulbs contain lycorine and are toxic to pets if dug up and chewed, with vomiting the usual result. Plant where a digging dog cannot reach them, or choose something else if that is a real risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44938222731583,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Rain-Lily-Zephyranthes.jpg?v=1741858414"},{"product_id":"gay-camellia-camellia-sasanqua-gay","title":"Gay Camellia - Camellia sasanqua 'Gay'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGay Camellia (\u003cem\u003eCamellia sasanqua\u003c\/em\u003e 'Gay') is an evergreen shrub that flowers in the quiet part of the year, opening pink and white blooms through autumn and into winter. Left to grow it reaches about 3.5m tall and 2.5m wide, and it clips readily to a 2m hedge instead. The small glossy leaves hold right down to the base, and nothing on the plant is 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\u003eColour when the garden is bare.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowering runs through autumn and winter, covering the long gap between the summer shrubs and spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA hedge that earns its keep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted 1.2m apart it closes into a dense screen that flowers, rather than a plain green wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes more sun than most camellias.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sasanqua types handle full sun once established, so this is not restricted to shaded corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Camellias are not toxic to cats or dogs, which matters for a shrub planted at nose height along a fence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.2m apart in a single row for a hedge held between 2m and 3m. For a taller informal screen, stretch the spacing to 1.5m and let the plants keep their natural shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider suits it, and container growing holds it closer to 1.5m to 2m. Potted camellias dry out quickly in summer, so plan on watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Gay Camellia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with morning sun and afternoon shelter giving the longest lasting blooms in hot inland gardens. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean districts, is frost hardy once established, and stands up to salt wind on coastal blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic, free draining soil with plenty of organic matter. On alkaline or heavy ground, plant high in a raised bed and work compost through. Keep 75mm of mulch over the shallow roots, 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 weekly in dry spells. Feed a camellia and azalea fertiliser after flowering, and again in mid summer while buds form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune to shape as soon as flowering finishes. Trimming later in the year removes the buds already set for the next season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in 200mm pots in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and single 300mm and 330mm plants. The packs suit a hedge run, since they arrive matched and grow at the same rate. The 300mm and 330mm plants are older and already branched, which suits a pot or a single feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Some bud drop after transit is normal. Expect a few settling weeks, then steady growth through the first warm season, covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-everything-about-camellia-bushes\"\u003eA full guide to growing camellia bushes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camellias\"\u003eCompare the rest of the camellia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eOther proven hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eBrowse plants that are safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.2m apart in a single row. Closer planting does not close the gap sooner and makes the base compete for water, while wider spacing leaves visible gaps at 2m height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower in shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will flower in part shade, though not as heavily. Four to six hours of direct sun gives the best bud set, and the blooms hold longer where afternoon sun is filtered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did mine not flower this year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always pruning at the wrong time. Buds form in late spring and summer for the following autumn, so trim within a few weeks of the last bloom and leave it alone after that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow quickly does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerately, around 20 to 30cm a year once the roots are away, and slower in cool southern gardens. A hedge from 200mm stock generally reads as solid in three to four seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140125905215,"sku":null,"price":281.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140125937983,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140125872447,"sku":null,"price":141.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44938249306431,"sku":"QLD","price":192.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Gay-Camellia-Camellia-sasanqua-Gay.jpg?v=1741858419"},{"product_id":"gymea-lily-doryanthes-excelsa","title":"Gymea Lily - Doryanthes excelsa","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gymea Lily (\u003cem\u003eDoryanthes excelsa\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the great architectural statements of Australian horticulture: a fountain of sword shaped leaves building to a 2m to 3m clump, and then, in season, a flower spike that rockets 5m or more into the air carrying a head of huge red blooms the honeyeaters treat as an event. Native to the Sydney sandstone country, it is drought tolerant, salt tolerant and close to indestructible in the right position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculpture first, flowers second.\u003c\/strong\u003e The evergreen leaf fountain is a designer feature all year, with or without the spike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA flower you can see from the street.\u003c\/strong\u003e The metres tall spike topped with football sized red heads is unlike anything else in a suburban garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBird magnet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wattlebirds and honeyeaters patrol a flowering gymea daily for its nectar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrives on neglect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor sandy soil, drought, wind and coastal salt are home conditions. Once established it asks for nothing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFire and time proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e These are long lived plants that anchor a landscape for decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One clump beside an entry, wall or pool is a complete composition. Give it a 3m circle to fill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt wind and sand are its natural habitat; it holds its polish where soft foliage shreds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and native gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Among boulders, grasses and banksias it looks exactly like the Sydney bushland that grows it wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A young plant makes a striking container feature for years before graduating to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Gymea Lily in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade. It thrives in subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean climates, and takes light frost once established; in colder districts site it against a warm wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, and sandy is ideal. On clay, build a raised mound. It resents wet feet more than anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water fortnightly through the first summer, then hand it over to the weather. A native safe slow release feed in spring speeds the clump along; overfeeding just grows soft leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent outer leaves occasionally and cut the flowered spike at the base when it browns. That is the whole job list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGymea lilies ship from 140mm packs of 10 and 200mm packs of 6 (the value route to a massed native planting) through single 300mm and 400mm plants, up to advanced 45L clumps with serious presence on arrival. Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95, and advanced stock is freighted at cost. Be patient on flowering: gymeas bloom when the clump reaches maturity, and the foliage carries the design until the spike arrives. 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\/architectural-plants-for-designer-gardens\"\u003eMore architectural plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse all Australian natives\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\u003eWhen will mine flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the clump is mature, typically after several years in the ground, and not necessarily every year after that. Buy the biggest plant you can if the spike is the priority; the 45L stock is years ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall does the flower spike really get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly 4m to 6m above the clump in good conditions. It is self supporting and needs no staking, even in wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe near paths and pools?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The leaves are firm but not spined, there are no invasive roots, and it drops very little. It is one of the lowest mess feature plants for poolside planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in Melbourne?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a warm, sunny, well drained position it grows well in Melbourne, though flowering is less frequent than in Sydney or Brisbane. Hard frost districts inland are the real limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140126200127,"sku":null,"price":246.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140126101823,"sku":null,"price":246.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100348137791,"sku":null,"price":318.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140126167359,"sku":null,"price":138.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100347973951,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140126134591,"sku":null,"price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100348072255,"sku":null,"price":577.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":47992334418239,"sku":"QLD","price":462.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100348170559,"sku":null,"price":2293.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100348006719,"sku":null,"price":783.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Gymea-Lily-Doryanthes-excelsa.jpg?v=1741858423"},{"product_id":"spear-lily-doryanthes-palmeri","title":"Spear Lily - Doryanthes palmeri","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpear Lily (\u003cem\u003eDoryanthes palmeri\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the boldest statements an Australian native garden can make: a rosette of broad sword shaped leaves about 2m tall and 3m across, with arching spikes of deep red flowers lifting the display to around 3m. Once established it asks for almost nothing, shrugging off drought, heat, salt wind and neglect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchitectural scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e The huge pleated leaves give instant sculptural presence that no shrub can imitate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA flower spike worth the wait.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature plants send out arching red spikes packed with nectar rich blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHoneyeater habitat.\u003c\/strong\u003e A flowering plant becomes a feeding station for nectar loving birds for weeks on end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNearly indestructible once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and salt tolerant, with no staking or cosseting required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance by design.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning program, no pests you need to chase, just the occasional spent leaf to remove.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a single focal point in a native or contemporary garden, with low planting around it so the rosette reads clearly. Allow a full 3m of width from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries, slopes and retaining walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e It anchors a rockery or terraced bank, and the heavy root system holds its ground on slopes that are awkward to maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance makes it a reliable structural plant within reach of sea wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Spear Lily in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade with room to spread. It thrives in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate climates and takes light frost only once established, so in colder districts give it the warmest, most sheltered position you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil of almost any type. On heavy clay, plant on a mound so the crown never sits in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply every week or two through the first summer. After that, rain does the job in most regions. A native fertiliser in spring helps an establishing plant along.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is none to speak of. Cut spent flower spikes at the base and pull away old outer leaves as they brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Spear Lily in 140mm packs of 10 and 200mm packs of 6 for slopes and massed structural planting, single 300mm and 400mm pots, and advanced 45L plants with real presence on day one. It builds size steadily rather than quickly, so buy the largest you can if impact this year matters. Flowering comes with maturity, and larger stock shortens the wait considerably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse all Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-plants-for-designer-gardens\"\u003eArchitectural plants for designer gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eMore plants for rockeries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-native-australian-garden-to-attract-wildlife\"\u003eDesigning a native garden for wildlife\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\u003eYears, not months. Spear Lily flowers once the rosette approaches mature size, so small plants can take the better part of a decade while advanced stock gets there much sooner. The foliage carries the garden in the meantime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it really get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan for a rosette about 2m tall and 3m across, with flower spikes arching to roughly 3m. Taller spikes are recorded in the wild but are exceptional in gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly while young. It will sit happily in a large container for a few years, but the rosette eventually wants open ground to reach its full architectural size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. An occasional light frost marks the outer leaves at worst, but regular or hard frosts are beyond it, so cold inland gardens should look elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44938328899903,"sku":"QLD","price":145.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100348465471,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44938328932671,"sku":"QLD","price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100348367167,"sku":null,"price":274.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44938328965439,"sku":"QLD","price":163.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100348268863,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140126265663,"sku":null,"price":320.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100348531007,"sku":null,"price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":54140126232895,"sku":null,"price":475.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100348301631,"sku":null,"price":783.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100348432703,"sku":null,"price":1416.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100348563775,"sku":null,"price":1443.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100348596543,"sku":null,"price":1595.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Spear-Lily-Doryanthes-palmeri.jpg?v=1741858424"},{"product_id":"autumn-lily-encore-azalea-azalea-encore-autumn-lily","title":"Autumn Lily Encore Azalea - Azalea Encore 'Autumn Lily'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAutumn Lily Encore Azalea (\u003cem\u003eRhododendron\u003c\/em\u003e Encore 'Autumn Lily') is the azalea that flowers twice, once in spring and again from late summer through the cooler months. It settles at about 1.2m tall and 1.2m wide, so it fits a border or a large pot without taking over. The blooms are big, white and flecked with pink, and they carry well in the part shade where most flowering shrubs sulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo flowering seasons, not one.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Encore breeding gives a spring flush and a second, longer display from late summer onwards, when most gardens run out of colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat, predictable size.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 1.2m each way. It holds a border edge or a pot for years without being cut back off a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and humidity are not a problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike older azaleas it is bred to hold up through hot, humid summers as well as frosty winters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in part shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled light under established trees suits it, which makes it useful in the parts of a garden that are hardest to plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and low informal hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart for a low informal hedge. Plants meet within two to three seasons and still keep enough air moving through the base to stay healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A container 400mm or wider suits it, and potting gives you control of the acidic mix it prefers. Potted azaleas dry out fast in summer, so plan on watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grouped in threes or fives under high canopy it reads as one drift of flower twice a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Autumn Lily Encore Azalea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade, or morning sun with afternoon protection. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate and subtropical gardens, is frost hardy once established, and tolerates heat and humidity. It is not reliable in the tropics or the arid inland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, free draining and rich in organic matter. On neutral or alkaline ground use an azalea and camellia mix in a raised bed or a pot rather than fighting the soil. Mulch 50mm deep, off the stems, because the roots sit shallow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the root zone evenly moist through the first two summers and never let a potted plant dry right out. Feed with an azalea and camellia fertiliser after each flush, in mid spring and mid autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune lightly straight after the spring flush to thicken the plant, then leave it alone so you do not remove the buds forming for the second display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown in a single size: 140mm pots, sold in packs of ten. They arrive as young branched plants around 200mm to 300mm tall, which is the honest picture. It is a slow grower, so expect two to three years to reach a full 1.2m, and plan the pack of ten as a border or a low hedge run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAzaleas travel well packed upright, though a few dropped buds are normal. They 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=\"\/collections\/azalea\"\u003eBrowse the full azalea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-lower-soil-ph-a-guide-for-healthier-gardens-and-lawns\"\u003eHow to make your soil more acidic for azaleas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eMore plants that flower in part shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eShrubs that hold their shape in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really flower twice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Encore azaleas set buds on new wood as well as old, so you get a spring flush and a second display from late summer into the cooler months. The second flowering is usually the longer of the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a low hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEighty centimetres apart. Plants meet in two to three seasons, and the gaps in the meantime keep air moving through the base, which matters in humid summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All azaleas and rhododendrons contain grayanotoxins and are toxic to cats, dogs and horses if the leaves or flowers are eaten. Plant it out of reach of a chewing pet, and call a vet if any part is swallowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44945237737791,"sku":"QLD","price":222.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100353478975,"sku":null,"price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Autumn-Lily-Encore-Azalea-Azalea-Encore-Autumn-Lily.jpg?v=1741858461"},{"product_id":"autumn-princess-encore-azalea-azalea-encore-autumn-princess","title":"Autumn Princess Encore Azalea - Azalea Encore 'Autumn Princess'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAutumn Princess Encore Azalea (\u003cem\u003eRhododendron\u003c\/em\u003e 'Autumn Princess') flowers three times a year rather than once. It settles at about 90cm tall and 1.2m across, carrying soft pink blooms in spring, again through summer and once more in autumn. That repeat habit is the point: a low evergreen border in colour for most of the year, not three weeks in September.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree flowering flushes a year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring is heaviest, then lighter waves through summer and autumn. Older azaleas give one show and nine months of green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA size that stays put.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 90cm tall and 1.2m wide, and slow growing, so it will not outgrow a front border or crowd a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely happy in part shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun with afternoon protection suits it, which makes it useful in the beds where sun lovers sulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and heat tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes frost in cool temperate gardens, copes with humid subtropical summers, and feeds bees and butterflies through every flush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging, edging and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart, whether that is a single row along a path or a drift through a bed. At that spacing the plants meet without competing, and the loose natural shape spares you constant clipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider holds it for several years. Potting mix drains faster than garden soil, which suits an azalea, though summer watering is more frequent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Autumn Princess Encore Azalea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade, ideally morning sun with afternoon shade, since full afternoon sun through an inland summer scorches the leaf edges. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens. Southern gardeners can give it more sun than a Queensland gardener can. In the wet tropics or the dry inland it is the wrong plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic and free draining. Work compost and aged pine bark through the bed, skip lime, and never plant into a low spot that holds water. On clay, plant on a raised mound. Mulch 50mm deep and keep it off the stem, because the roots run close to the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer and while buds are forming, then taper off. Feed a fertiliser made for azaleas and camellias after spring flowering and again in mid summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Trim lightly straight after the spring flush, then stop. Cutting later removes the buds that would have carried the summer and autumn flowers.\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 sizes are on backorder at present, so expect a wait rather than an immediate dispatch. The 140mm plants suit a long border where you want numbers; the 200mm plants are a season ahead and branch sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAzaleas travel well, and a little leaf drop after transit is normal. This is a slow grower, so give it two seasons before judging the display. 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\u003eCompare varieties across our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/azalea\"\u003eazalea range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind companions in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eplants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/border-brilliance-low-growing-plant-ideas\"\u003elow growing plant ideas for garden borders\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eflowering 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. Azaleas and rhododendrons contain grayanotoxins, and the leaves and flowers are toxic to cats, dogs and horses if eaten. Plant it away from pet runs, or choose something else if your animals graze the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a low hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEighty centimetres apart in a single row. That lets each plant reach its natural 1.2m width and knit into its neighbours without the bases thinning out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really flower three times a year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt flowers in spring, summer and autumn in most seasons, with spring the heaviest by a clear margin. The later flushes are lighter and depend on warmth, water and correct pruning timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":44945280074047,"sku":"QLD","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":47942497927487,"sku":"QLD","price":317.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Autumn-Princess-Encore-Azalea-Azalea-Encore-Autumn-Princess.jpg?v=1741858461"},{"product_id":"anna-kehr-indica-azalea-azalea-indica-anna-kehr","title":"Anna Kehr Indica Azalea - Azalea indica 'Anna Kehr'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnna Kehr Indica Azalea (\u003cem\u003eRhododendron indicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Anna Kehr') is the one to plant when you want an azalea flower that looks more like a small camellia. It settles at roughly 1.5m tall and 1.5m wide, carrying fully double deep pink blooms against dark evergreen foliage through the cooler months. Growth is slow and even, so it holds its shape near a path or fence line for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble flowers, not single.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each bloom is packed with petals and holds together far longer than the thin single forms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA size you can plan around.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 1.5m each way, reached slowly, so it will not swallow a border three years after planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely frost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Established plants take real winter cold, so it suits cool temperate gardens as readily as warm ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable in humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e It also holds up through a sticky subtropical summer, an unusual combination in one shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal flowering hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. The plants knit together without crowding, and the finished hedge sits at about 1.5m: tall enough to define a boundary, low enough to see over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders, pots and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 1m spacing works for a massed bed, and a single plant in a 400mm pot suits a shaded entry. Because growth is slow, the planting stays in proportion instead of becoming a maintenance job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Anna Kehr Indica Azalea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade is the target: morning sun with protection from hot afternoon light gives the best flowers and stops the foliage bleaching. It suits warm temperate, subtropical and cool temperate gardens, but not the wet tropics or arid inland districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic and free draining, ideally around pH 5 to 6. Work compost through the bed, and on heavy clay raise it rather than digging a hole that holds water. Keep 75mm of mulch clear of the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e The roots sit shallow, so the plant suffers quickly if the surface bakes dry. Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers. Use a fertiliser made for azaleas and camellias once flowering finishes, and avoid lime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim straight after flowering. Next season's buds form through late summer and autumn, so a late cut removes the flowers you were waiting for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in two sizes, both sold as multiples: 140mm in a pack of 10 and 200mm in a pack of 6. These are young, well rooted plants rather than instant shrubs, which is why they suit a hedge run or massed bed needing matched plants at a sensible cost. Expect two to three seasons before the row reads as a solid line, and light flowering in the first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel packed upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Some leaf drop in transit is normal. 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\/azalea-care-guide\"\u003eHow to grow and care for azaleas in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/azalea\"\u003eBrowse the full azalea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eMore plants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003eFrost hardy shrubs for cold 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 hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. Closer planting does not speed up the join and makes watering and feeding harder. Allow two to three seasons for the row to close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe to plant where pets have access?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All azaleas and rhododendrons are toxic to cats and dogs if the leaves or flowers are eaten, so this is not a plant for a yard where a dog chews at the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves yellowing between the veins?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is almost always soil pH rather than a lack of feeding. Azaleas cannot take up iron in alkaline soil, so correct it with an acidic fertiliser and iron chelates, and keep lime away from the root zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":45568095486271,"sku":"QLD","price":349.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140127052095,"sku":null,"price":232.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100353642815,"sku":null,"price":226.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Anna-Kehr-Indica-Azalea-Azalea-indica-Anna-Kehr.jpg?v=1741858463"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/flowering-plants.png?v=1767934560","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/flowering-plants.oembed?page=16","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}