{"title":"Myoporum and Creeping Boobialla","description":"\u003cp\u003eMyoporum is one of the hardest working native ground covers. Creeping boobialla lies flat to the ground, spreads up to 2m from a single plant and knits into a dense green carpet that shades out weeds. Starry white or pink flowers dot it through spring and summer. It handles drought, frost, coastal wind and heavy soil, which is why it covers so many road verges and banks. This range has fine, broad and purple leaved forms. Every plant is delivered Australia wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a myoporum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll of these are forms of \u003cem\u003eMyoporum parvifolium\u003c\/em\u003e, and all stay about 15cm high. The difference is leaf and flower. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fine-leaf-myoporum-myoporum-parvifolium-fine-leaf\"\u003eFine Leaf\u003c\/a\u003e has narrow leaves and the tightest, most lawn like texture, with white flowers. Broad Leaf is faster and covers ground a little more loosely, which helps on a big bank. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fine-leaf-pink-myoporum-myoporum-parvifolium-fine-leaf-pink\"\u003eFine Leaf Pink\u003c\/a\u003e and Coarse Leaf Pink carry pink flowers. Purple creeping boobialla has leaves that flush plum in cold weather. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/yareena-myoporum-myoporum-parvifolium-yareena\"\u003eYareena\u003c\/a\u003e is a selected form bred for dense, even growth and heavy white flowering, the usual choice for commercial landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere myoporum works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse it wherever you need to cover ground cheaply and for good: batters and embankments, nature strips, around trees, between shrubs and over the tops of retaining walls, where it trails down. It grows in full sun or light shade, in sand or clay, and takes frost and salt wind. It tolerates the odd footstep but is not a lawn for play. It is among the fastest natives in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eground cover\u003c\/a\u003e range and a staple of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003eplants for mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 1m apart for full cover in about a year, or 70cm apart if you want it sooner. On a slope, set plants in staggered rows and mulch between them to hold the soil until they meet. Water in, then weekly through the first summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, myoporum lives on rainfall in most districts. Trim the edges with shears or a line trimmer once or twice a year where it meets paths. If an old patch thins in the middle, cut it back in spring and feed lightly with a native fertiliser to bring on new growth. Good drainage keeps it dense for longer: in very wet soil it can die out in patches. It pairs well with our other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eAustralian natives\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does myoporum spread?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast. A single plant can cover a square metre or more in its first year in warm conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you walk on myoporum?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes occasional light foot traffic. For a path, add stepping stones rather than walking on it daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart do I plant myoporum?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1m apart, or 70cm for faster cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes myoporum need watering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly while it establishes and in extended drought. It is one of the more drought hardy ground covers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fine-leaf-pink-myoporum-myoporum-parvifolium-fine-leaf-pink","title":"Fine Leaf Pink Myoporum - Myoporum parvifolium 'Fine Leaf Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFine Leaf Pink Myoporum (\u003cem\u003eMyoporum parvifolium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Fine Leaf Pink') is a fast growing Australian native groundcover that stays under 15cm high and spreads to about 2m across. Fine bright green foliage hugs the ground and roots as it runs, and from late spring small pink and white star flowers cover the mat and draw bees and butterflies in numbers. For covering ground quickly on a bank, a verge or a hot dry bed, few natives do it faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the quickest native groundcovers available, spreading to 2m and closing gaps in a season or two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA bee and butterfly magnet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Masses of small pink and white flowers keep pollinators busy through the warmer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrives on neglect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, frost hardy, salt tolerant and content in poor soil once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolds soil in place.\u003c\/strong\u003e It roots down as it spreads, which makes it genuinely useful for stabilising loose slopes and batters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for full groundcover. Given its speed, that spacing closes over within a season or two, and tighter planting simply wastes plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant along the top of a wall and let it cascade down the face, or across an embankment where its rooting stems bind loose soil against runoff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance suits exposed seaside blocks, and it drapes neatly between rocks without hiding them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Fine Leaf Pink Myoporum in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the densest mat and the heaviest flowering. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi arid gardens, and it is frost hardy once established. Wet tropical gardens are the exception, where humidity and heavy summer rain encourage rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters far more than fertility. Sandy, gravelly and poor soils need no improvement. On heavy clay, mound the bed up by 150mm to 200mm and mix in coarse sand, because sitting wet is the main cause of patches dying out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. A light dose of low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring is ample, and overfeeding produces soft leggy growth that flowers poorly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim back stems that stray onto paths at any time of year. If a planting becomes woody or open in the centre, shear the whole area back by a third in early spring and it will regrow densely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in two sizes: tubes, and 140mm pots in packs of ten. Tubes are the practical choice for a large area, since this plant grows quickly enough that small stock catches up within a season. The 140mm packs give wider plants and a filled out look sooner on a visible bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing to know before planting: the foliage is toxic to livestock, so it is not suitable for paddocks, horse properties or any bed a grazing animal can reach. It is not marked pet friendly for the same reason. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-plants-for-ground-cover-a-guide-to-greenery\"\u003eA guide to choosing groundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the full groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003eCompare plants for retaining walls and slopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eFind more plants that attract bees and butterflies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need per square metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1m spacing, roughly one plant per square metre. Because it spreads to about 2m wide, that gives generous overlap once mature and there is little benefit in planting closer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow quickly will it cover the ground?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a warm sunny position with water through the first summer, expect a closed mat within one to two seasons at 1m spacing. Growth is slower in cool temperate gardens and through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets and livestock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foliage is toxic to livestock, so keep it out of paddocks and away from grazing animals. It is not classed as pet friendly, so choose another groundcover if your dog grazes on plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44792994038079,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140118335807,"sku":null,"price":222.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100315795775,"sku":null,"price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Fine-Leaf-Pink-Myoporum-Myoporum-parvifolium-Fine-Leaf-Pink-2.png?v=1766222391"},{"product_id":"creeping-boobialla-myoporum-parvifolium","title":"Creeping Boobialla - Myoporum parvifolium","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreeping Boobialla (\u003cem\u003eMyoporum parvifolium\u003c\/em\u003e) is the native groundcover professionals reach for when bare ground needs covering fast. It hugs the soil at about 15cm tall while each plant spreads up to 2m wide, smothering weeds under a dense green mat starred with small white flowers. Frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt tolerant and happy in poor soil, it is close to the toughest carpeting plant in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRapid, dense cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast growth and a 2m spread per plant close a bed over in a season or two, and weeds struggle to find daylight underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough in every direction.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost, drought, heat, salt spray and poor soil are all on its tolerance list, which few groundcovers can claim together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely national.\u003c\/strong\u003e It performs in every mainland climate zone, cool temperate to subtropical and the arid inland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers the pollinators use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Masses of small white blooms bring bees and butterflies through the warmer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance native.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it needs no feeding, little water and only an occasional trim along edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for quick cover; a pack of 10 covers roughly 10 square metres at that spacing, knitting into a mat that follows the shape of the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e On banks it stabilises the surface, and over walls it spills in a clean green curtain, softening hard landscaping without invading it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance makes it reliable in beachside beds, and it threads naturally between boulders in a rockery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Creeping Boobialla in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest mat; light shade thins it slightly. Frosty southern gardens, the arid inland and the subtropical coast all suit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any soil with reasonable drainage, including sand, gravel and unimproved fill. On heavy clay, plant on a slight mound so the stems do not sit wet through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer to drive the spread, then leave it to rain in all but the harshest drought. Fertiliser is unnecessary in most soils; a light native slow release in spring is the most it will want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim runners back from paths and lawn edges once or twice a year. If a patch thins with age, cut it back harder in spring and it reshoots from the layered stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Creeping Boobialla in two pack formats suited to covering ground: 140mm pots in a pack of 10 and 200mm pots in a pack of 6. Both establish quickly; the 200mm plants simply arrive with more spread already made. Expect new runners within weeks in warm weather and serious sideways progress in the first full season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-plants-for-ground-cover-a-guide-to-greenery\"\u003eTop groundcover plants compared\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse all groundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003ePlants for retaining walls and slopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003ePlants for coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart is the standard spacing, with the mat closing in one to two growing seasons. For a faster result on a visible bank, tighten to 70cm or 80cm, though at 1m the plants get there soon enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cascade over a retaining wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is one of the best natives for the job. Plant a row about 30cm back from the wall face and the runners will find the edge and spill over in a curtain that can hang well down the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not class it as pet friendly. Myoporum foliage is toxic to grazing animals, so while dogs and cats rarely bother with it, it is not one to let pets or livestock chew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I walk on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot routinely. It tolerates the occasional footstep when you are weeding or trimming, but it is a groundcover rather than a lawn substitute, so give it beds, banks and verges where traffic stays off the mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100352069951,"sku":null,"price":116.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44943085175103,"sku":"QLD","price":180.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140126888255,"sku":null,"price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Creeping-Boobialla-Myoporum-parvifolium.jpg?v=1741858452"},{"product_id":"yareena-myoporum-myoporum-parvifolium-yareena","title":"Yareena Myoporum - Myoporum parvifolium 'Yareena'","description":"\u003cp\u003eYareena Myoporum (\u003cem\u003eMyoporum parvifolium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Yareena') is a native groundcover that does the job of mulch and looks better doing it. Just 20cm tall but spreading to 2m wide, it lays down a dense, purple tinted green carpet that smothers weeds, binds slopes and spills cleanly over retaining walls. Small white flowers bring in bees and butterflies through the warm months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal coverage, fast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each plant spreads to about 2m, and it is a genuinely fast grower, so bare ground disappears quickly and weeds lose their light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple tinted foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e This form carries a purple flush over the fine green leaf, which gives the carpet more depth than the plain species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs tough as natives come.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt tolerant and heat tolerant, and it grows in poor soil that defeats fussier groundcovers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers for the pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Starry white blooms feed bees and butterflies without demanding anything in return.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNothing to mow, little to do.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once it knits together, maintenance is an occasional trim along the edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for full coverage, which works out at roughly one plant per square metre. Closer spacing closes the carpet sooner but rarely pays for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The trailing stems pour over wall edges and root down on banks as they go, holding soil on ground too steep to garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It weaves between stone comfortably, and salt tolerance keeps it clean and dense within reach of sea air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Yareena Myoporum in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the densest mat and best flowering. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi arid gardens, which covers most of the country; the wet tropics are the exception. Being frost hardy, it holds its ground through southern winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any soil that drains, from sand to poor stony ground. On heavy clay, plant on a slope or mounded bed so water moves away from the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer while the carpet establishes, then rainfall carries it in most districts. A light feed of native fertiliser in spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim wherever it meets paths or garden edges, and cut back any patch that thins with age; it reshoots readily and thickens up again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Yareena as tube stock and as 140mm pots in packs of 10, which matches how groundcover is actually planted: in quantity. Tubes are small on arrival but establish quickly and cost the least per square metre covered; the 140mm packs give you instant spread. Both travel well, and new runners appear within weeks in warm weather.\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\/best-trailing-plants-for-retaining-wall\"\u003eThe best trailing plants for retaining walls\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the full groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003eMore plants for retaining walls and slopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the recommended 1m spacing, allow roughly one plant per square metre of ground to cover. For a bank of 20 square metres, that is about 20 tubes, or two packs of 140mm pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow quickly will it cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the faster native groundcovers. Planted in spring at 1m spacing, plants usually knit together within a couple of warm seasons, sooner with water and a spring feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it trail over my retaining wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, that is one of its best uses. The stems hang over the face in a dense curtain, softening the wall while the mat above suppresses weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets and stock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat it with care. Myoporum foliage is regarded as toxic to grazing animals, so keep it away from paddocks, and we do not sell it as a pet safe plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51643657617727,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140076327231,"sku":null,"price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Yareena-Myoporum-Myoporum-parvifolium-Yareena.jpg?v=1766223847"},{"product_id":"purple-creeping-boobialla-myoporum-parvifolium-purpurea","title":"Purple Creeping Boobialla - Myoporum parvifolium purpurea","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple Creeping Boobialla (\u003cem\u003eMyoporum parvifolium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Purpurea') is a flat Australian native groundcover that runs to about 2m across and barely 150mm high. The fine foliage carries a purple tint through the cooler months and small white flowers cover it in the warm ones. It roots as it spreads, which makes it one of the better plants for holding a bank or filling a hot, dry bed where lawn refuses to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt covers ground quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast growing to about 2m across from a single plant, so a bed that looks sparse in autumn is usually closed over by the following summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt holds a slope together.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stems root down as they run, knitting the surface of a batter and taking the sting out of erosion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant, frost hardy, happy in poor soil and unbothered by salt laden coastal wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite flowers for the bees.\u003c\/strong\u003e A long warm season display, and one trim a year is the entire maintenance calendar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for quick cover. At that spacing the plants meet within a season in warm weather, and closer planting mostly wastes stock rather than speeding anything up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants 1m apart in a staggered grid across the face of a bank so the rooting stems bind the whole surface rather than a few lines of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It spills over rock and edging without going woody and bare in the middle, and salt spray does not burn it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Purple Creeping Boobialla in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always. Shade thins it out and costs you both the flowers and the foliage colour. It performs across subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, and it is frost hardy. Constant tropical humidity is the one climate it does not enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor soil is fine. Wet soil is not. Sand, gravel and lean clay all work provided water moves through, and on heavy ground it is worth raising the bed 100mm to 150mm before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer only, then leave it alone. Established plants live on rainfall in most districts, and heavy feeding produces soft growth that flops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear the whole planting back by about a third in early spring. This keeps the centre dense rather than woody, and it is the difference between a cover that lasts ten years and one that opens up after three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes. Tube stock is the sensible choice for a large area, arriving as a small rooted plant that establishes fast and costs least per square metre. The 140mm plants come as a pack of ten and the 200mm plants as a pack of six, both quicker to close a bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGroundcovers travel flat and arrive looking modest, which is normal. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect visible running growth within a month of planting in warm weather, 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\/top-plants-for-ground-cover-a-guide-to-greenery\"\u003eA guide to choosing groundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the full groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003ePlants suited to retaining walls and slopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eCompare rockery plants for hot, dry beds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need per square metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1m spacing you need one plant per square metre, which gives full cover in a season or so in warm weather. Tighten to 750mm if you want the bed closed faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets and livestock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMyoporum foliage is toxic to grazing animals, so it should not be planted where sheep, cattle, goats or horses can reach it. We do not list it as pet friendly, and there are better choices for a yard where a dog chews plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I walk on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly lightly. It will take the occasional step while you weed or prune, but it is not a lawn substitute and will not recover from regular foot traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51643659944255,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140076359999,"sku":null,"price":180.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140076392767,"sku":null,"price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Purple-Creeping-Boobialla-Myoporum-parvifolium-purpurea.png?v=1766223850"},{"product_id":"fine-leaf-myoporum-myoporum-parvifolium-fine-leaf","title":"Fine Leaf Myoporum - Myoporum parvifolium 'Fine Leaf'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFine Leaf Myoporum (\u003cem\u003eMyoporum parvifolium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Fine Leaf') is the Australian native groundcover to use when you need bare soil covered fast and cheaply. It sits only about 15cm high but spreads to 2.5m across, laying down a dense mat of narrow green foliage studded with small white flowers that bees and butterflies work through the warmer months. On a slope or a retaining wall it does what mulch cannot: it holds the soil in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast cover from few plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant covers around 2.5m across, so a difficult bank fills in from a modest order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays flat.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 15cm high it never needs edging away from paths and will not block a view or a window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt tolerant, heat tolerant and happy in poor soil, from cool temperate gardens through to arid inland ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots as it runs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trailing stems strike where they touch soil, which is what makes it hold a slope against heavy rain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for full groundcover. At that spacing the mats meet inside a season in a warm garden, and it is far cheaper than planting closer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants along the top of a wall to spill over the face, or across a bank at the same 1m spacing to bind loose soil while the roots knit together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It threads between rocks without swamping them, and salt tolerance puts an exposed beachside bank within its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing fine leaf myoporum in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest mat; light shade thins it and encourages bare runners. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, and it is frost hardy once established. The wet tropics are too humid for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters far more than fertility. Sandy, gravelly and poor soils all suit it, and the one thing it will not accept is ground that stays wet. On clay, mound the planting rows first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer to establish the runners, then only in long dry spells. A light native fertiliser in early spring is plenty, and too much nitrogen makes it leggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear the whole planting back by about a third in early spring if it starts to build up woody, bare centres. It reshoots readily and the trim keeps the mat tight to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes: tube, 140mm in packs of ten and 200mm in packs of six. Tube stock is the standard choice for banks and large beds, because you need volume rather than size and it catches up within a season. The 140mm and 200mm plants give a wider starting mat where you want cover sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGroundcovers arrive looking smaller than the space they will fill, and trailing stems may be bent from packing. Both are normal. Expect runners to extend within four to six weeks in warm weather. 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\/top-plants-for-ground-cover-a-guide-to-greenery\"\u003eChoosing the right groundcover for your garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003egroundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee what suits a bank in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003eplants for retaining walls and slopes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eAustralian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1m spacing, allow one plant per square metre. A 10 square metre bank takes ten plants, which is why tube stock in bulk is the usual way to buy it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets and livestock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMyoporum foliage is toxic to grazing animals, so it is not a plant for a paddock, a horse yard or an area where stock can reach it. In a household garden, site it where a dog inclined to chew plants cannot get at it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a warm garden with water through the first summer, expect close to full cover within twelve months from 1m spacing. Cool temperate and inland gardens take a second season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643664302399,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100484780351,"sku":null,"price":116.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140076491071,"sku":null,"price":180.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140076523839,"sku":null,"price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Fine-Leaf-Myoporum-Myoporum-parvifolium-Fine-Leaf.png?v=1766223854"},{"product_id":"coarse-leaf-pink-myoporum-myoporum-parvifolium","title":"Coarse Leaf Pink Myoporum - Myoporum parvifolium","description":"\u003cp\u003eCoarse Leaf Pink Myoporum (\u003cem\u003eMyoporum parvifolium\u003c\/em\u003e) is the Australian native groundcover to reach for when you have a bank, a verge or a wide bed and no interest in mowing it. It stays about 15cm high and runs to 2m across, rooting as it goes. Small pink and white star flowers appear through the warmer months and bees work them steadily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt covers ground fast.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant spreads to about 2m, so a metre grid closes over in roughly two seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost flat.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 15cm high it hugs the soil, suppressing weeds without hiding a retaining wall or a rock face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant, drought tolerant and salt tolerant, which covers most difficult sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian native.\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally occurring across southern Australia, and a reliable forage plant for bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No mowing, no staking, just an occasional edge trim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for complete cover in about two seasons. Closer spacing costs more without closing much faster, since each plant runs the same distance regardless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes and retaining walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rooting stems bind loose soil, which makes it a practical erosion control plant on a batter or an embankment, and it trails well over a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and drought tolerance suit exposed foreshore blocks and gravel beds where little else will run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Coarse Leaf Pink Myoporum in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest, flattest growth. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, so Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and inland districts all work. In the humid subtropics and tropics it is less reliable, because constant wet warmth encourages stem rot within the mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and not too rich. Sand, gravel, loam and shallow soil over rock all suit it. Heavy clay is the one to watch: mound each planting position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer to get the runners moving, then only in prolonged dry weather. If growth is slow, a light native fertiliser in early spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim the edges whenever it creeps over a path. Every second or third year, shear the whole planting back by about a third in early spring to refresh the mat and stop it building up woody, bare centres.\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 plants in packs of ten, and 200mm plants in packs of six. Tubes are the value option for a large area, because a fast grower closes the gap anyway. The larger packs give a head start, worth the difference on a small, visible bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe runners are brittle, so expect a few snapped stems on arrival. It makes no difference: the plant branches from the base and grows away regardless. Plant at the same depth it sat in the pot, water in, and expect runners moving within a month in warm weather. 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\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-plants-for-ground-cover-a-guide-to-greenery\"\u003eA guide to choosing groundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the full groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003ePlants for retaining walls and slopes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eAustralian natives\u003c\/a\u003e for the rest of a low water garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need per square metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1m spacing, one plant per square metre. A pack of ten 140mm plants therefore covers roughly ten square metres and closes over in about two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt spreads by running stems rather than by seed or suckers, so it stays where you trim it. An edge trim once or twice a year holds a boundary comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I walk on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight, occasional foot traffic is fine, but it is not a lawn substitute for a play area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It comes through cold southern and inland winters without damage, which is one reason it is planted so widely on road verges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643669020991,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100485271871,"sku":null,"price":116.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140076556607,"sku":null,"price":180.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140076589375,"sku":null,"price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Coarse-Leaf-Pink-Myoporum-Myoporum-parvifolium.png?v=1766223859"},{"product_id":"broad-leaf-myoporum-myoporum-parvifolium-broad-leaf","title":"Broad Leaf Myoporum - Myoporum parvifolium 'Broad Leaf'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBroad Leaf Myoporum (\u003cem\u003eMyoporum parvifolium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Broad Leaf') is the native groundcover to use when you want soil covered fast and then forgotten. It runs flat at about 15cm high and spreads to roughly 2m across, throwing small white starry flowers through the warmer months. Planted a metre apart it closes into a continuous mat within a season, and it holds a slope, tolerates salt and lives on very little water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt covers ground quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast growing by nature, so a bare bed or a raw batter stops looking bare within one warm season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays genuinely flat.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 15cm high it never obstructs a view, a path edge or a driveway sightline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough in every direction.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, salt tolerant and content on poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt suppresses weeds.\u003c\/strong\u003e A closed mat shades the soil, so the weeding load drops sharply after the first year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees use the flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small white blooms through the warmer months feed native bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a dense mat. That spacing closes over within a season and gives each plant room to root down as it runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The trailing stems root as they spread, which binds a batter or a cut bank and softens the top of a wall. Keep to 1m spacing on a slope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance makes it a front line coastal groundcover, and it spills naturally over rock and stone edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Broad Leaf Myoporum in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest, flattest mat. It suits warm temperate, Mediterranean, arid, cool temperate and subtropical gardens, and it is frost hardy once established, so its range is genuinely national.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost any soil that drains. Sand, gravel and poor ground are fine. On heavy clay, raise the bed, because the one thing it will not take is sitting wet through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer while the runners spread, then only in long dry spells. It needs very little feeding: a light application of a low phosphorus native fertiliser in spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear back by about a third in early spring if the centre opens up or stems climb over a path. It reshoots readily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes: tube stock, 140mm plants in a pack of ten, and 200mm plants in a pack of six. Tubes are the usual choice for large areas, since myoporum spreads so quickly that starting small costs almost nothing in time. The 200mm plants give faster cover on a small bed or a wall top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel flat and settle quickly. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect runners to move within four to six weeks in warm weather, and a closed mat by the end of the first season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-plants-for-ground-cover-a-guide-to-greenery\"\u003eChoosing the right groundcover for your garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the full groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003ePlants for retaining walls and slopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need per square metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1m spacing you need one plant per square metre, which closes over in a season. For faster cover on a bank, tighten to 70cm and allow two per square metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I walk on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly occasionally. It takes the odd step for weeding, but it is not a lawn substitute and regular traffic breaks the stems and opens holes in the mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets and livestock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foliage of myoporum is toxic to livestock, so do not plant it in or near a paddock. It is not on our pet friendly list, so keep it away from animals that graze on garden plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I stop it spreading past the bed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim the runners back at the edge two or three times a year. 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