{"title":"Native Bee Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery plant here belongs to a genus with a documented record of visits by Australian native bees, drawn from Dr Anne Dollin's Aussie Bee observations, the Bee Aware pollination guidance and the Australian Pollinator Week planting guide. It is deliberately shorter than our broad bee and butterfly range. Gums, tea trees, bottlebrushes, honey myrtles, grevilleas and banksias carry the native bees through the year; the daisies suit the short tongued species; lavender, salvia, abelia and the kitchen herbs bring in blue banded and carpenter bees. Plant in patches at least a metre across, keep something in flower every month, and skip the insecticides.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"french-lavender-lavandula-dentata","title":"French Lavender - Lavandula dentata","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrench Lavender (\u003cem\u003eLavandula dentata\u003c\/em\u003e) is the lavender that keeps flowering when the others have stopped. It forms a rounded bush about 1m tall and 1m wide, clothed in grey green leaves with toothed edges, and in a mild climate it carries soft purple spikes for most of the year rather than in one short burst. The scent is resinous rather than sweet, and it forgives heat, salt wind and poor soil far better than English lavender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers for months, not weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e In warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens the purple spikes come and go almost year round, heaviest from late winter into summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe toughest of the common lavenders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant, salt tolerant and content in poor stony soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA low hedge without constant shearing.\u003c\/strong\u003e One cut a year keeps a 60cm to 80cm informal hedge tight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees and butterflies work it constantly.\u003c\/strong\u003e The long flowering window makes it one of the most useful plants you can add for pollinators.\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 60cm apart for a low informal hedge along a path or the front of a bed. At that spacing the bushes touch without crowding, and air still moves between them, which matters more for lavender than for most plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a dry bank or gravel slope, plant in drifts at 60cm to 80cm centres. Few plants handle a hot unirrigated slope this well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 300mm pot with a gritty free draining mix suits it, and a pot is the only sensible way to grow it in a humid climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing French Lavender in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and open air movement. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, which covers Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and the inland. It takes light frost only, so hard frosting districts want a sheltered north facing position. In the humid subtropics and tropics it is short lived at best, because summer humidity brings on rot. In Brisbane or Darwin, use a raised pot with sharp drainage and expect two or three years from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and lean. Do not enrich the bed. Heavy clay is the most common cause of failure, so mound the position 200mm to 300mm and mix in coarse sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly for the first two months, then only in extended dry spells. Overwatering kills far more lavender than drought does. A light dressing of lime every second year in acidic soil does more good than fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim by a third after the main flush, cutting into green growth only. Lavender does not reliably reshoot from bare grey wood, so never cut into the woody base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in two sizes: tube stock and 140mm pots in packs of ten. Both are young plants, which is deliberate, because lavender establishes quickly and small plants settle in better than large ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect flowers within the first season and full size in about two years. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. One note for pet owners: lavender is listed as toxic to cats and dogs if eaten.\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\/most-fragrant-plants-a-guide-to-aromatic-gardening\"\u003eBuilding a garden around fragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eBrowse drought tolerant plants for dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/creating-a-beautiful-cottage-garden-in-australia-insiders-guide\"\u003ePlanning an Australian cottage garden\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 English lavender?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrench Lavender has toothed grey leaves, flowers over a far longer season and copes much better with heat and humidity. English lavender has a sweeter perfume and better cold tolerance but a short flowering window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did my last lavender die after two years?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always drainage or pruning. Wet feet in winter rot the roots, and an untrimmed plant goes woody and splits open. Mound the soil, water sparingly, and trim a third off each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need for a border?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 60cm spacing, allow about seventeen plants for every 10m of edging. A pack of ten covers roughly 6m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44129760543039,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140105589055,"sku":null,"price":162.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100280471871,"sku":null,"price":250.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/French-Lavender-Lavandula-dentata.png?v=1742471755"},{"product_id":"brisbane-golden-wattle-acacia-fimbriata","title":"Brisbane Golden Wattle - Acacia fimbriata","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrisbane Golden Wattle (\u003cem\u003eAcacia fimbriata\u003c\/em\u003e) is the tree to plant when you need a screen this year rather than in five years. It grows to about 6m tall and 4m wide with soft, fine, weeping foliage, and from late winter into spring it covers itself in fragrant golden ball flowers that pull in birds, bees and butterflies. Despite the name it is not a Queensland only plant: this eastern Australian wattle is frost hardy and grows well through subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed you can plan around.\u003c\/strong\u003e Few screening trees put on height as quickly. Planted 2m apart, a row screens usefully in its second and third year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent as well as colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The golden flower balls are fragrant, so a tree near a path or window is noticed before it is seen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely undemanding soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor soil tolerant and drought tolerant once established, so it grows on the thin, compacted ground left after building work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife value.\u003c\/strong\u003e An Australian native that feeds bees and butterflies at flowering and gives small birds dense cover the rest of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles wind and cold.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind tolerant and frost hardy, so it suits a farm windbreak or an exposed boundary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast screening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart in a single row. The fine weeping foliage filters a view rather than forming a hard wall, which suits a boundary where you still want some light through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and rural boundaries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A staggered double row at 2m spacing slows wind across an open block better than a solid barrier, which pushes turbulence over the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal hedging and features.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes trimming and can be held at 3m to 4m with a cut after flowering, though it will never be a formal clipped hedge. A single tree also suits a bush style garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Brisbane Golden Wattle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering, part shade if that is what you have. Being frost hardy it handles cold southern and tableland winters as easily as a subtropical one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost any soil that drains, though like most wattles it resents waterlogging, so on heavy clay plant on a raised mound. Deep soak weekly through the first summer to get roots down, then it rarely needs extra water outside a long dry spell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e It fixes its own nitrogen, so skip rich manures and use a low phosphorus native fertiliser sparingly. Tip prune young plants to encourage low branching and trim lightly after flowering, but never cut hard into old bare wood, because wattles are reluctant to reshoot from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe honest drawback.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wattles are fast because they are short lived, and this one gives roughly 15 to 20 years. Plant slower, longer lived trees behind the wattle row so they take over as it declines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 140mm and 200mm packs, single 300mm pots and advanced 45L stock. For a long boundary the small sizes are the value choice, and they catch up fast. The 300mm and 45L plants give height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel packed upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect visible new growth within four to six weeks in mild 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=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse the full Australian native range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-plants\"\u003eCompare fast growing screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-native-plants-with-yellow-flowers-for-your-garden\"\u003eNative plants with yellow flowers\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. Any tighter and the trees shade each other out at the base, which thins the screen exactly where you want it densest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long will it live?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 15 to 20 years. Use the wattle for fast cover and interplant something longer lived that will be established by the time the wattle needs replacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost in a southern garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is frost hardy and suits cool temperate districts as well as warmer ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44938135241023,"sku":"QLD","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44210824479039,"sku":"QLD","price":216.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":45714078204223,"sku":"QLD","price":124.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":45714078236991,"sku":"QLD","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Brisbane-Golden-Wattle-Acacia-fimbriata.png?v=1766222041"},{"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":188.95,"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":185.95,"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":"jervis-gem-coastal-rosemary-westringia-fruticosa-jervis-gem","title":"Jervis Gem Coastal Rosemary - Westringia fruticosa 'Jervis Gem'","description":"\u003cp\u003eJervis Gem Coastal Rosemary (\u003cem\u003eWestringia fruticosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Jervis Gem') is the dwarf of the westringia family: a naturally dense 90cm dome of fine grey green foliage dotted with small white flowers through most of the year. It was selected for the jobs box hedging used to own, low borders, knee high hedges, clipped balls in pots, and it does them on native toughness: frost, drought, salt gales, wind and poor soil all bounce off it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox hedge looks, native constitution.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clips into crisp low hedges and spheres like buxus, on a fraction of the water and with flowers included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact by breeding, not by pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 90cm dome is its natural resting shape, so one or two light trims a year is grooming, not correction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers most of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flushes of small white blooms keep coming, quietly feeding native bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery tolerance that matters.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought proof once established, front line salt tolerant and content in sand or clay loam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniform in numbers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Massed plants stay even for years, which is why designers specify it for borders by the dozen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedges and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart for a continuous knee high hedge; a 5m path edge takes 10 or 11 plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bred from cliff line stock, it holds its polish in salt wind that burns exotics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drifts and grids across banks and verges give clean structure with no irrigation once away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and formal accents.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pair of clipped Jervis Gem balls in pots does the formal entry trick, native style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Jervis Gem in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the tightest dome; light part shade is fine. It performs in subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean climates, and takes frost in its stride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Anything that drains, including poor sand and gravel. Slightly mound heavy clay. Mulch 50mm, clear of stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Weekly deep drinks through the first summer, then rainfall carries it. A light native safe feed in spring is plenty; rich treatment softens the shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light all over trims after flower flushes, one to three times a year depending on how formal you want it. Never cut into old bare wood; little and often is the westringia rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJervis Gem ships in every border building format, all currently in stock: tubes for big projects, 140mm packs of 10, 180mm and 200mm packs of 6, 250mm packs of 3, and single 300mm plants for instant edges. Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. Expect quick establishment and a first light trim about three months in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eBrowse Australian native shrubs\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=\"\/collections\/topiary-and-shaping-plants\"\u003eMore plants for topiary and shaping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Jervis Gem differ from Zena and Mundi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight class. Mundi is the groundcover at 40cm, Jervis Gem the border hedge at 90cm, Zena the metre round shrub. Same toughness across the family; pick by the finished height you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it really replace box hedging?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor low hedges to about 80cm, yes, and it gets there faster than box, flowers while doing it, and never suffers box blight. The trade is a slightly softer leaf texture up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a border?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50cm in a single row. Plants touch within two seasons and read as one clipped line from then on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it fill in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuickly for a compact native: from 140mm stock at 50cm spacing, expect a connected low hedge by the end of the second season, with tubes about a season behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":49545425879359,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140111290687,"sku":null,"price":172.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140111421759,"sku":null,"price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140111323455,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140111356223,"sku":null,"price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140111388991,"sku":null,"price":139.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Jervis-Gem-Coastal-Rosemary-Westringia-fruticosa-Jervis-Gem.jpg?v=1741857954"},{"product_id":"luehmanns-lilly-pilly-syzygium-luehmannii","title":"Luehmann's Lilly Pilly - Syzygium luehmannii","description":"\u003cp\u003eLuehmann's Lilly Pilly (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium luehmannii\u003c\/em\u003e), the riberry, is the aristocrat of the lilly pilly family: weeping fine leafed foliage that flushes vivid pink red, fluffy cream flowers, and clusters of edible magenta riberries prized in native food kitchens. A rainforest giant by birth, it settles politely to 6m to 8m in gardens, making an elegant screen, clipped hedge or small feature tree. It is pet friendly, bird attracting and beautiful at every stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe prettiest new growth in the family.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each flush breaks bright pink to red over the fine weeping foliage, a display many gardeners rate above flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRiberries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tart, clove scented fruit is a genuine bush food, superb in jams, syrups and desserts, and the birds adore what you do not pick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally dense, naturally elegant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Screens and hedges clip beautifully, while a free grown tree develops a soft, weeping crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe and generous.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pet friendly, bee and butterfly friendly, bird attracting: a habitat plant that looks designed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and wind tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt laden blows that scorch exotics just polish its fine foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and tall hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart for a dense 4m to 6m screen, or clip lower for a formal hedge with those pink flushes on every face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and shade planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen makes a refined small shade tree for a lawn or courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBush food gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The riberry is one of the easiest native fruits to grow well at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Luehmann's Lilly Pilly in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with sun giving the densest habit and best colour. It thrives in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens; it takes light frost only once established, so cold inland districts should look to hardier hedging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moist and well drained is ideal, though it adapts to most garden soils. Compost at planting and a 75mm mulch keep the rainforest roots happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly drinks in dry spells. Feed in spring and late summer with a controlled release fertiliser to drive those coloured flushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim after flushes to hold hedge form; each cut triggers the next wave of pink growth. Psyllid is rarely a problem on this species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock runs from 200mm packs of 6 and single 300mm plants for hedge rows, up to advanced 25L, 45L and 100L trees that deliver instant screen height. All sizes are currently available. Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a settling fortnight, then regular coloured flushes through the warm 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\/lilly-pilly-care-guide-keep-your-plants-thriving\"\u003eLilly pilly care guide\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\/edible-plants\"\u003eMore edible plants and bush tucker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it really stay under 8m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn gardens, yes. The 30m rainforest figures belong to century old trees in deep volcanic soil; suburban plants settle around 6m to 8m and clip to whatever you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do riberries taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTart cranberry with a distinct clove spice. They are picked in summer and shine in jams, sauces, syrups and baking; commercial native food growers use this exact species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it compare to Resilience for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuehmann's is finer, softer and showier in flush, best at 1.5m spacings for taller screens. Resilience is faster to a dense 2m to 3m wall. Choose refinement or speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It carries the Pet Friendly flag, and the fruit is edible for the household as well, which makes it one of the best all round family natives we sell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100296364351,"sku":null,"price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140111683903,"sku":null,"price":242.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100296397119,"sku":null,"price":348.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140111716671,"sku":null,"price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100296331583,"sku":null,"price":444.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":44760685510975,"sku":"QLD","price":173.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44760685543743,"sku":"QLD","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51629629210943,"sku":"QLD","price":577.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100296429887,"sku":null,"price":1952.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100296298815,"sku":null,"price":6187.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Luehmanns-Lilly-Pilly-Syzygium-luehmannii.jpg?v=1741857959"},{"product_id":"curry-plant-helichrysum-italicum","title":"Curry Plant - Helichrysum italicum","description":"\u003cp\u003eCurry Plant (\u003cem\u003eHelichrysum italicum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a silver leaved Mediterranean shrub that smells strongly of curry on a warm day, particularly after rain. It forms a soft mound about 600mm tall and 700mm wide, topped with clusters of small yellow button flowers through summer. Grown for foliage and scent rather than harvest, it is one of the toughest silver plants for a hot, dry, poor soil position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver foliage all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine needle like leaves hold their colour through every season and lift dark green planting around them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe scent is the point.\u003c\/strong\u003e Brushing past releases a warm curry aroma, so it belongs beside a path, a seat or a doorway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt thrives on neglect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt tolerant and content in poor soil, it asks for almost nothing once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees and butterflies work it.\u003c\/strong\u003e The yellow summer flowers are busy with pollinators and dry well for arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart for a continuous silver band along a path or driveway. The mounded habit keeps a clean line without any clipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and hot banks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage and reflected heat suit it exactly, and it holds its shape on a slope where softer plants sprawl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 300mm pot suits a single plant on a sunny balcony, and in a small garden it gives structure and contrast without taking up room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Curry Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, all day. It suits Mediterranean, warm temperate, cool temperate, arid and semi arid gardens, and being frost hardy it handles cold southern winters. Humid subtropical and tropical summers are its weak point, where still air and wet leaves lead to rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and lean. Sandy, gravelly and rocky soils are ideal, and rich or wet ground is the fastest way to lose it. On clay, plant on a raised mound and mulch with gravel rather than bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly for the first two months, then only through long dry spells. Feeding is unnecessary and works against you, producing soft green growth instead of tight silver foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim by a third in early spring, and again after flowering if you prefer a neat mound. Always cut into leafy growth, because bare woody stems reshoot slowly and unevenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied in 140mm pots, sold in packs of 10. Plants arrive as young bushy stock ready to go straight in, and fill their space within one to two seasons in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Plant into well drained ground and water only until the roots take. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing edging plants\u003c\/a\u003e for spacing and low border design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003edrought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e for a waterwise bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003erockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e for hot, sharply drained positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003eplants for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e that stay in scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cook with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves are used to perfume oils, stocks and rice during cooking, then removed before serving. They are not eaten as a herb, and this is not the plant that curry powder or curry leaves come from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need for an edge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo per metre at 50cm spacing. A pack of 10 runs about 2.5 metres of continuous edging, or covers roughly a square metre and a half as a mass planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has mine gone woody in the middle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually the result of no pruning, or of cutting back too hard into bare stems. Trim a third off in early spring every year and it will stay dense from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a humid climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt struggles. In humid subtropical and tropical gardens, give it the most open, breezy, sharply drained position you have, or grow it in a pot under eaves where the foliage stays dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100299346239,"sku":null,"price":75.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44341893038399,"sku":"QLD","price":196.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Curry-Plant-Helichrysum-italicum.jpg?v=1741857990"},{"product_id":"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 (Backorder)","offer_id":48784810279231,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140115026239,"sku":null,"price":222.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140114960703,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100306227519,"sku":null,"price":169.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140114993471,"sku":null,"price":139.95,"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":"franciss-lilly-pilly-syzygium-francisii","title":"Francis's Lilly Pilly - Syzygium francisii","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrancis's Lilly Pilly (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium francisii\u003c\/em\u003e) is the choice when a two storey neighbour needs blocking rather than a fence line. In a garden it settles at around 8m tall and 4m wide, with dense glossy foliage, coppery new growth and a handsome trunk if you lift the canopy. It also makes an excellent shade tree, and the small mauve berries that follow the cream flowers are edible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal height for real privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 8m it screens an upstairs window or a multi storey build behind you, which a 3m hedge cannot do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense and evergreen.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy holds a solid wall of small glossy leaves all year, and the bronze new growth gives seasonal colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt doubles as a shade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown as a single trunk with the lower limbs removed, it casts genuine shade over a seating area or a lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable in wet and coastal ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet feet tolerant, salt tolerant and humidity tolerant, so damp gullies and coastal blocks both work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible berries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream flowers are followed by small mauve fruit that is edible and heavily worked by birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTall screening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row for a tall dense screen. That spacing lets each tree build width while the canopies still close into a wall. Trimmed, it holds at 3m to 5m as a formal hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen with a clear trunk suits a large lawn or a driveway turning circle, where the dark canopy and coppery flush both show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Francis's Lilly Pilly in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest canopy; part shade works but the screen stays looser. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so hard frosting inland districts, the tablelands and cold southern gardens want a hardier screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep and reasonably fertile is ideal, but it is less fussy than most trees of this size and tolerates ground that stays wet after rain. Work compost through the backfill and mulch 75mm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, since this is a rainforest tree and will not establish on neglect. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer keeps growth moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth is slow to moderate, so trim to shape rather than to control size. For a hedge, tip prune early and trim after the spring flush. For a shade tree, remove the lowest limbs gradually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: 200mm in packs of six, 45L, 100L and 200L. The 200mm plants are the value option for a long screen, though this species grows slowly. A 45L is a solid young tree, while the 100L and 200L sizes arrive with real height and canopy on them.\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 month, then steady growth through the warm season, and our 30 day healthy plant guarantee on every plant.\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 screen\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\/screening-plants-4m-to-8m\"\u003eCompare screening plants from 4m to 8m\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/syzygiums\"\u003eMore syzygiums for hedges and trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really reach 30m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn its rainforest habitat it can, given a century and a closed canopy pushing it upwards. In a suburban garden it settles at around 8m tall and 4m wide, and most gardeners trim it below that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne and a half metres apart in a single row. Closer spacing does not close the gap sooner and leaves each tree competing for water, which shows as thin growth at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlow to moderate compared with a hedging lilly pilly. That is partly why it stays tidy, but it also means the larger pot sizes are worth the difference if you need the screen working soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100306424127,"sku":null,"price":230.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140115059007,"sku":null,"price":219.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100306391359,"sku":null,"price":118.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100306293055,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44779329225023,"sku":"QLD","price":420.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44779329257791,"sku":"QLD","price":515.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":49584501981503,"sku":"QLD","price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100306325823,"sku":null,"price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100306358591,"sku":null,"price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Franciss-Lilly-Pilly-Syzygium-francisii.jpg?v=1741858087"},{"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. 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It handles periods of waterlogging that would kill a grevillea or a westringia, though it still prefers ground that drains eventually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100306784575,"sku":null,"price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140115157311,"sku":null,"price":195.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100306817343,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140115190079,"sku":null,"price":99.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":44779347673407,"sku":"QLD","price":204.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44836725489983,"sku":"QLD","price":371.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100306751807,"sku":null,"price":501.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Eureka-Bottlebrush-Callistemon-Eureka.jpg?v=1741858092"},{"product_id":"little-john-bottlebrush-callistemon-little-john","title":"Little John Bottlebrush - Callistemon 'Little John'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLittle John Bottlebrush (\u003cem\u003eCallistemon viminalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Little John') is the dwarf bottlebrush for gardeners who would rather not prune. It settles at roughly 1m tall and 1m wide on its own, holds blue green foliage to ground level, and throws deep red brushes through spring with a lighter flush in autumn. Honeyeaters find it fast, and it is not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays small without help.\u003c\/strong\u003e A mature plant sits at about 1m by 1m, so it never grows over a window or a path edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBird traffic you can watch.\u003c\/strong\u003e The red brushes carry nectar, and honeyeaters work them from spring into autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant and salt tolerant in one small shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, so it suits a front garden the dog patrols.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne trim a year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut behind the spent brushes after flowering and it minds itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedges and border edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row. The canopies meet by the second season and hold a soft wall of 80cm to 1m along a driveway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants 60cm apart in a staggered grid on banks, median strips and dry front gardens, where the planting shades out most weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider suits it for years, giving courtyards native flowers without the bulk of a full bottlebrush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Little John Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering. Part shade is tolerated, though the plant opens up and flowers less. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi-arid gardens, and is frost hardy once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy about type as long as water moves through. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound and work compost through the bed. Keep 75mm of mulch over the roots and clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak once or twice a week through the first summer, then taper off. Feed a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring, since standard garden fertilisers carry more phosphorus than callistemons want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim straight after each flush, cutting behind the spent brushes into leafy wood. That one habit keeps the plant tight and flowering heavily instead of woody at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes: tube stock, 140mm in packs of ten and 200mm in packs of six. Tube stock is young, usually a single stem under 20cm, and it is the sensible choice for a long edge or mass planting because small callistemons establish quickly. The 140mm and 200mm plants arrive branched and read as a low hedge within the first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne pack plants a full run of edging in one go, which is why most customers order by the pack rather than the single plant. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect three or four quiet weeks while the roots move out, then steady growth through the warm months and a first proper flush the following spring. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-callistemon-the-bottlebrush-beauty\"\u003eHow to grow and care for callistemons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare sizes across the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/callistemons\"\u003efull bottlebrush range\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003ebird attracting plants\u003c\/a\u003e for a nectar garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eplants safe for cats and dogs\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a low hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart in a single row. The canopies meet in the second season and the row reads as continuous, without the plants crowding or thinning at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it stay at 1m without pruning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in most gardens. Left alone it holds about 1m by 1m, and the annual trim keeps it dense rather than controlling its size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe if my dog chews the leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCallistemon is not toxic to cats or dogs, so a curious pet is not a problem. A dog that eats a lot of any foliage may still get an upset stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is frost hardy once established, so cool temperate and inland gardens suit it. Shelter first year plants through their first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44779363205439,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140115255615,"sku":null,"price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100306981183,"sku":null,"price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140115222847,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100306882879,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100306915647,"sku":null,"price":115.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Little-John-Bottlebrush-Callistemon-Little-John.png?v=1766222244"},{"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":253.95,"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) (Backorder)","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":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Thyme-Leafed-Melaleuca-Melaleuca-thymifolia.png?v=1766222308"},{"product_id":"white-paperbark-melaleuca-melaleuca-quinquenervia","title":"White Paperbark Melaleuca - Melaleuca quinquenervia","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe White Paperbark (\u003cem\u003eMelaleuca quinquenervia\u003c\/em\u003e) is the tree to plant where nothing else will hold: wet ground, salt wind, heavy summer humidity. It is an east coast Australian native that reaches around 10m tall and 5m wide in a garden, with layered cream bark and bottlebrush flowers that bring lorikeets and bees. It grows fast and tolerates ground that stays damp for weeks after rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles wet feet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Low corners, swales and ground that puddles after storms suit it, which is rare in a tree of this size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wind tolerant, so it works on exposed beachside blocks and along fence lines that catch the weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBark worth looking at.\u003c\/strong\u003e Papery cream layers build up on the trunk, giving year round interest between flowering flushes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife lands on it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream bottlebrush flowers are heavy with nectar and pull in honeyeaters, lorikeets and native bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart for a tall screen, or in a double staggered row at 3m to filter wind across an open block rather than block it dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade and boundaries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree gives light shade over a lawn within a few years, with a canopy high enough to mow beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and damp gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it along creek lines, on the low side of a block, or as a first line of defence on a salt exposed boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the White Paperbark in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It belongs to tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens along the eastern seaboard and north, and it takes light frost only, so cold inland and southern districts are not suitable. Give it room: at 5m wide it is not a small courtyard tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything, from sandy coastal soils to clay and ground that holds water. Mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice weekly through the first summer, after which established trees look after themselves in most seasons. A native fertiliser low in phosphorus in early spring is all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering. Lift the lower limbs over the first few years for a clean trunk, or trim the leader early if you want a bushier, lower screen instead of a shade tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in seven sizes. The 140mm packs of 10 and 200mm packs of 6 are the value option for a long windbreak, and they establish quickly. The 300mm plants suit a single garden position, while the 30L, 45L, 100L and 200L trees arrive with real trunk and height already on them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees 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 month after planting, then fast growth through the warm 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\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/paperbark-trees-identify-and-care\"\u003ePaperbark trees: identification and care\u003c\/a\u003e for the wider group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompare the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/melaleucas\"\u003emelaleuca range\u003c\/a\u003e, from small shrubs to trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003ewindbreak plants\u003c\/a\u003e for exposed blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eAustralian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e for a shade position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 10m tall and 5m wide in a home garden. In coastal swamp forest it can reach 20m, but garden soil and root space keep it well short of that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far from the house should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow at least 5m from a building and keep it away from shallow pipes. It is fast growing with a spreading root system, and suits a larger block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. It is reliable through the warm coastal east and north, and unsuitable where hard winter frosts are normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt sheds bark and spent flowers, so it is not the tree for a pool surround or a formal paved courtyard. Over lawn or garden bed the litter simply breaks down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140115910975,"sku":null,"price":210.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140115878207,"sku":null,"price":223.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100309307711,"sku":null,"price":387.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140115845439,"sku":null,"price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100309274943,"sku":null,"price":303.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30L (Backorder)","offer_id":51652327735615,"sku":"QLD","price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44780285985087,"sku":"QLD","price":306.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":49618457592127,"sku":"QLD","price":770.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":50438182338879,"sku":"QLD","price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100309242175,"sku":null,"price":2186.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100309176639,"sku":null,"price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100309209407,"sku":null,"price":4812.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/White-Paperbark-Melaleuca-Melaleuca-quinquenervia.jpg?v=1741858124"},{"product_id":"claret-tops-melaleuca-melaleuca-linariifolia-claret-tops","title":"Claret Tops Melaleuca - Melaleuca linariifolia 'Claret Tops'","description":"\u003cp\u003eClaret Tops Melaleuca (\u003cem\u003eMelaleuca linariifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Claret Tops') is a dwarf form of the snow in summer paperbark, holding at about 2m tall and 1.5m wide instead of growing into a tree. The new growth flushes claret red over fine needle foliage, and in summer the whole shrub disappears under white flowers. It is one of very few hedging natives that copes with wet ground and dry spells equally well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClaret new growth all season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every flush comes through deep red before hardening to green, so a trimmed hedge holds colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnow in summer flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense white bottlebrush flowers cover the plant and draw bees, butterflies and nectar feeding birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet feet or dry, it copes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet feet tolerant and drought tolerant in the one plant, the answer for a low corner that floods and then bakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA hedge at a useful height.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dwarf habit sits at 2m by 1.5m, tall enough to screen a fence line and short enough to trim from the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost and salt.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy and salt tolerant, from the tropics through to cool temperate 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 canopies knit into a solid face within two seasons, and the fine foliage clips into a cleaner line than most natives manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamp and difficult ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the standout use. Wet feet tolerance means it grows along a drainage swale, at the low end of a block, or in the clay pocket where other shrubs have drowned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 1m spacing gives quick cover across a bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Claret Tops Melaleuca in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest growth and the strongest claret colour on the new tips. It performs across tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, and being frost hardy it handles genuine cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Close to anything: heavy clay, ground that stays damp after rain, and poorer sandy soils alike. Work compost through the bed, then mulch 75mm deep, clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, then step back, since established plants are drought tolerant. Feed with a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e It reshoots from old wood, so a neglected plant can be cut back hard and recovered. Trim after the summer flowering, and again in early spring for a tighter face. Each trim triggers a fresh claret flush.\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, a 140mm pack of ten and a 200mm pack of six, matched to the way it is planted. Ten 140mm plants at 1m spacing gives roughly a 10m hedge run and six 200mm plants covers about 6m. Tube stock is the economical route for a long boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants arrive as upright young shrubs with fine foliage that can look sparse in the pot and thickens quickly once tip pruned. Start trimming from planting, because early pruning builds density at the base. 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\/paperbark-trees-identify-and-care\"\u003eIdentifying and caring for paperbark trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/melaleucas\"\u003eBrowse the full melaleuca range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-1m-to-2m\"\u003eCompare screening plants in the 1m to 2m range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eMore Australian native shrubs for hedging\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 closes into a solid hedge within two seasons at around 2m tall, and leaves each plant enough root run to stay evenly fed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it really grow in wet soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is wet feet tolerant, so ground that stays damp after rain or sits at the low point of a block suits it. It is equally drought tolerant once established, which is why it handles a site that swings between the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cut it back hard if it gets away from me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It reshoots reliably from old wood, so an overgrown plant can be cut back hard in early spring and will refurnish from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44837378818367,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140115976511,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140115943743,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100309471551,"sku":null,"price":161.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100309504319,"sku":null,"price":115.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100309406015,"sku":null,"price":66.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100309438783,"sku":null,"price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Claret-Tops-Melaleuca-Melaleuca-linariifolia-Claret-Tops.png?v=1766222322"},{"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":"coast-banksia-banksia-integrifolia","title":"Coast Banksia - Banksia integrifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eCoast Banksia (\u003cem\u003eBanksia integrifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is the tree to plant where the wind comes off the water and everything else gives up. It grows to about 8m tall and 5m wide in a typical garden, holds dark green leaves with silver undersides that flash in the breeze, and carries pale yellow flower spikes through autumn and winter that honeyeaters and lorikeets work over for weeks. It handles salt, wind, drought, frost and poor sandy soil, a combination very few trees can offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for exposed coastal sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wind tolerant, and it grows naturally on foredunes down the eastern seaboard. On a windy block it is one of the safest choices you can make.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers through the cold months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright yellow spikes from autumn into winter, when nectar is scarce, so the tree feeds honeyeaters and native bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt grows where other trees fail.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand, gravel and thin poor ground are all fine, and once established it is genuinely drought tolerant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide climate range.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy and comfortable from subtropical gardens through warm and cool temperate country to Mediterranean climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The obvious use, and the one it does best. It takes direct salt wind where ornamental trees burn off within a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and shelter belts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart in a row, or a staggered double row on a very exposed boundary. The canopy filters wind rather than blocking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening, shade and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3m spacing it makes a tall informal screen with an open natural feel. It is not a clipped hedge plant, so do not shear it. A single tree in a lawn gives light shade and a gnarled trunk with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Coast Banksia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and it is frost hardy once established. On exposed coastal sites expect a shorter, wind pruned tree. In sheltered gardens 8m to 10m is usual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy and gravelly soils are ideal, and sharp drainage is the one real requirement. On clay, plant high on a mound and skip the rich compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer to get the roots down, then very little. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser or nothing at all, because standard lawn and garden fertiliser near the roots can kill an otherwise healthy tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Tip prune young trees to build good branch structure and remove damaged wood after storms. Avoid hard cuts into old wood, which it does not reliably reshoot from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown across a wide range of sizes, from tube and 140mm packs of ten through 200mm and 250mm packs, then 300mm and 400mm pots, and on to 25L, 45L, 75L, 100L, 200L and 400L. Small sizes are the right call for a windbreak: young banksias establish strongly and catch advanced stock quickly. The 45L and larger sizes suit a single feature tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/banksias\"\u003eSee the full banksia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse native trees for shade and shelter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eExplore Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cootamundra-wattle-acacia-baileyana\"\u003eCootamundra Wattle for fast winter flower\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get in my garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 8m tall and 5m wide is the realistic figure, reached over a decade or two. Sheltered positions can push it past 15m eventually, while an exposed coastal site often holds it to 4m or 5m with a windswept shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it right on the beachfront?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is one of the few trees that genuinely tolerates direct salt wind and sandy soil. Stake it for the first year, keep the water up through summer, then leave it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertiliser should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA native specific low phosphorus fertiliser in early spring, or none at all. Phosphorus toxicity is the most common cause of an unexplained banksia death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51637642461503,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140116828479,"sku":null,"price":212.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100312748351,"sku":null,"price":287.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140116894015,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140116959551,"sku":null,"price":237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140116926783,"sku":null,"price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100312551743,"sku":null,"price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140117025087,"sku":null,"price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100312486207,"sku":null,"price":610.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":54140116861247,"sku":null,"price":462.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":51640130306367,"sku":"QLD","price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":54140116992319,"sku":null,"price":742.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51640130502975,"sku":"QLD","price":687.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51640130699583,"sku":"QLD","price":1815.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100312420671,"sku":null,"price":4207.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":51640130896191,"sku":"QLD","price":4468.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100312518975,"sku":null,"price":5266.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600L","offer_id":55100312453439,"sku":null,"price":8525.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Coast-Banksia-Banksia-integrifolia.png?v=1766222345"},{"product_id":"kimberley-gold-grevillea-grevillea-kimberley-gold","title":"Kimberley Gold Grevillea - Grevillea 'Kimberley Gold'","description":"\u003cp\u003eKimberley Gold Grevillea (\u003cem\u003eGrevillea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Kimberley Gold') is a fast growing native shrub that carries golden yellow and orange flowers for much of the year and brings honeyeaters in from streets away. It reaches about 1.5m tall and 2m wide, spreading wider than it is tall, which makes it one of the better plants for covering a slope or softening the top of a retaining wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds arrive within weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e The yellow and orange spider flowers hold nectar through most of the year, so honeyeaters and lorikeets treat it as a fixed stop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast cover on difficult ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 2m spread on a 1.5m frame fills a bank quickly and shades out weeds while it does it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt shrugs off the hard stuff.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant, salt tolerant and comfortable in poor soil, so it earns its place on a dry western slope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost no maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tip prune a year keeps it dense. It needs no watering once established and no rich feeding at all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart for mass planting. At that spacing the plants knit into continuous cover in two seasons, which is what holds soil on a bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance and heat tolerance make it a reliable front garden shrub within sight of the water, where softer plants burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and low feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant works as a low informal shrub along a fence line, a driveway edge or a wide native border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Kimberley Gold Grevillea 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 or semi arid gardens. It takes light frost only, so hard frosting inland districts, the tablelands and cold southern gardens are outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters far more than fertility, and it is genuinely happy in poor, sandy or gravelly ground. On clay, plant on a raised mound. Use a coarse mulch and keep it off the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer only, then let it go. Feed with a low phosphorus native fertiliser or nothing at all. Standard garden fertilisers are high in phosphorus and will kill a grevillea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune after the main flush, taking up to a third of the new growth. Regular light pruning keeps it compact, but avoid cutting back into bare old wood, which is slow to reshoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in one size, an established 300mm pot, so each plant already has a branched framework and is usually carrying some flower. For a mass planting that is a genuine head start over tube stock, because the ground cover closes a season sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and settle quickly. Expect a quiet fortnight, then new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather, and rapid spread through the first full season. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/grevillea-care-guide\"\u003egrevillea care guide\u003c\/a\u003e for pruning and feeding detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grevilleas\"\u003egrevillea collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003eplants for retaining walls\u003c\/a\u003e and slopes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003ebird attracting plants\u003c\/a\u003e for a native garden.\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\u003eAllow 1.5m between plants for a mass planting. Closer spacing does not close the gap faster and makes access for pruning awkward once the plants meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. A cold snap on the coast or in a mild inland garden will not hurt an established plant, but repeated hard frosts will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertiliser should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA native specific low phosphorus fertiliser, or none. Grevilleas evolved on phosphorus poor soils and a standard complete fertiliser can kill them outright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it smaller than 1.5m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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Planted a metre apart it closes into a soft informal screen within two seasons, and it holds up on poor soil, salt wind and frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt screens quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the faster natives to a useful height, so a bare fence line stops looking bare inside two summers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLemon scented foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crush a leaf or run a hedge trimmer through it and the whole garden smells of citrus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt feeds bees and birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e A heavy spring cover of white flowers brings in native bees, butterflies and small honeyeaters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough where softer screens give up.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt tolerant and content on poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSofter than a clipped hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine arching growth reads as a natural screen rather than a green wall, which suits a bush garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. At that spacing the canopies knit together while each plant still fills out from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 1m spacing holds a trimmed hedge at 1.5m to 2m. Trim lightly and often rather than hard and rarely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance makes it a genuine front line coastal plant. For a mass planting on a slope or a boundary, keep to 1m spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lemon Frost Leptospermum in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the densest growth and heaviest flowering. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and it is frost hardy once established. Constant wet season humidity in the tropics is its weak point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil of almost any fertility. It will not accept wet feet, so raise the planting line on clay and keep mulch 75mm deep and 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. It needs very little feeding: a low phosphorus native blend after flowering is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim straight after flowering, never into bare wood. Leptospermums reshoot poorly from old stems, so a plant cut back hard may stay bare. Light annual trimming from year one keeps it dense.\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 value choice for a long boundary and catch up quickly because this species establishes fast. The 200mm plants arrive branched and give a visible screen sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a quiet three weeks after planting, then strong growth through the first warm season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/leptospermum-care-guide\"\u003eHow to grow and prune leptospermum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-2m-to-4m\"\u003eCompare screening plants for 2m to 4m\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eBrowse salt tolerant plants for coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. Closer planting does not close the gap faster and makes the base of each plant thin as they shade one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the quicker natives, typically reaching most of its 2.5m height in three to four seasons in a warm garden with water through the first summer. Growth is slower in cool temperate districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cut it back hard if it gets leggy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Leptospermums do not reliably shoot from bare old wood, so hard pruning can leave permanent gaps. Trim lightly every year after flowering instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is frost hardy once established, which sets it apart from many warm climate screens. Protect young plants through their first winter in cold districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44793061015871,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140118925631,"sku":null,"price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140118892863,"sku":null,"price":234.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Lemon-Frost-Leptospermum-Leptospermum-Lemon-Frost.png?v=1766222399"},{"product_id":"candy-pink-bottlebrush-callistemon-candy-pink","title":"Candy Pink Bottlebrush - Callistemon 'Candy Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCandy Pink Bottlebrush (\u003cem\u003eCallistemon\u003c\/em\u003e 'Candy Pink') swaps the familiar crimson brushes for soft pink ones, on a fast growing Australian native that reaches about 2m tall and 2m wide. It is one of those rare shrubs with no real weak point: it takes frost, drought, salt wind, poor soil and even waterlogged ground, and every flowering brings the honeyeaters in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink brushes, native toughness.\u003c\/strong\u003e The candy pink flowers read softer than the standard red, without giving up any bottlebrush resilience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds, bees and butterflies.\u003c\/strong\u003e The nectar rich brushes are a reliable feed station, so the hedge hums with life through every flush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrives where other shrubs drown.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates wet feet as well as drought, making it the answer for that low boggy strip beside the fence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to fill its space.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quick grower that reaches screening size within a few seasons from even small stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and coast proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e Comfortable from cool temperate districts to subtropical coasts, so it works in almost any Australian 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 informal hedge around 1.5m to 2m. Trimmed after each flowering it stays full to the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set 1m to 1.5m apart, a drift of Candy Pink fills a bank or broad bed with foliage and seasonal colour for very little care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and wet spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance makes it dependable within reach of sea spray, and beside dams, drains and downpipe outlets few flowering shrubs are this happy in periodically soaked ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Candy Pink Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings the heaviest flowering; light shade thins it. It performs across subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean climates, handling cold inland mornings without damage once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything: sand, clay, poor soil, wet ground or dry. Improve the planting hole with compost by all means, but this shrub does not need pampering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once or twice a week through the first summer, then let rainfall do most of the work. A low phosphorus native fertiliser in spring supports flowering, and mulch keeps the root zone even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly behind each flush, cutting just below the spent brushes. This keeps the shrub dense and encourages the next round of buds. Avoid cutting into old leafless wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Candy Pink from cheap and cheerful tube stock, through 140mm, 200mm and 250mm multi plant packs sized for hedges and mass planting, up to established 300mm pots. Tubes are small but move quickly; a hedge planted from them closes in a couple of extra seasons. The 300mm plants give an instant sense of the finished shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottlebrushes are forgiving travellers and establish readily in warm soil. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect new growth within a month in the warmer half of the 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\/all-about-callistemon-the-bottlebrush-beauty\"\u003eAll about callistemon, the bottlebrush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/callistemons\"\u003eBrowse the full bottlebrush 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-natives\"\u003eExplore all Australian natives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. The plants touch within a season or two and knit into a continuous informal hedge that still flowers freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main flush comes in spring, typically with follow up flushes through the warm months, especially on trimmed plants. Flowering is heaviest in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive in wet soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Callistemons are streamside plants by origin, and Candy Pink tolerates periodically waterlogged ground that kills most hedging shrubs. It equally handles dry spells once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo birds really use it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstantly. The brushes produce abundant nectar, and honeyeaters, wattlebirds and insect feeders work the shrub through every flowering. A hedge of it functions as a feeding corridor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44836724244799,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140119744831,"sku":null,"price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140119777599,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140119843135,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140119810367,"sku":null,"price":118.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100318286143,"sku":null,"price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Candy-Pink-Bottlebrush-Callistemon-Candy-Pink.png?v=1766222460"},{"product_id":"hannah-ray-bottlebrush-callistemon-hannah-ray","title":"Hannah Ray Bottlebrush - Callistemon 'Hannah Ray'","description":"\u003cp\u003eHannah Ray Bottlebrush (\u003cem\u003eCallistemon viminalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Hannah Ray') is the weeping bottlebrush that works as a small tree rather than a shrub. It grows to about 4.5m tall and 3m wide, with arching branches that sweep down to a soft weeping outline and large red brushes covering the plant in spring. It is fast, native, and it brings honeyeaters into a garden within a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA weeping shape that softens everything.\u003c\/strong\u003e The arching habit reads as a small tree, so it breaks up a hard fence line in a way a clipped hedge cannot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed brushes in quantity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy flowering in spring with a lighter repeat later, and honeyeaters and lorikeets working through it throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to useful size.\u003c\/strong\u003e A fast growing native, so 3m of screening height comes within a few seasons rather than a decade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles both extremes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established and tolerant of wet feet, so it copes with a dry summer and a boggy winter corner alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy in most of the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy and salt tolerant, suiting tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens including coastal blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart in a single row. Closer than that and the weeping branches tangle into each other and lose the shape that makes the plant worth having.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways, windbreaks and shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Along a drive, space at 3m so each crown keeps its form. On an open block, a staggered double row at 2m filters wind rather than blocking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Hannah Ray Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering; part shade gives a thinner plant and fewer brushes. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens and is frost hardy once established. Protect young plants through their first winter in hard frosting districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable, and more forgiving of heavy or damp ground than most natives. Clay is acceptable provided water moves through eventually. Work compost through the planting area, then mulch 75mm deep and keep it off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off as it establishes. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring and again after flowering, since high phosphorus fertilisers can damage the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim immediately after each flush, cutting just behind the spent brushes. That one habit keeps the plant dense and improves flowering over time. It shoots readily from old wood, so an overgrown plant can be cut back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in four sizes: tube, 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, and 300mm. The packs are the practical way to plant a screen or windbreak, since a 20m run at 2m spacing needs ten plants. Tube and 140mm stock is young and single stemmed, and catches up faster than people expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf drop on arrival is normal, and new growth usually appears within four to six weeks in warm weather. Expect around 50cm to 1m of growth a year once the roots are away. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-callistemon-the-bottlebrush-beauty\"\u003eA grower's guide to callistemons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/callistemons\"\u003eCompare the full bottlebrush range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003ePlants suited to windbreaks\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. That is wide enough for each plant to keep its weeping shape while the canopies still meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it smaller than 4.5m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Trimming after each flowering flush holds it comfortably at 2m to 3m, and because it reshoots from old wood it stays leafy at the base rather than lifting into bare stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my bottlebrush flowering poorly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually too much shade, or pruning at the wrong time. Flowers form on growth made after the last trim, so cutting in late winter removes the coming season's brushes. Trim straight after flowering instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44836734107967,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140119941439,"sku":null,"price":199.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140119908671,"sku":null,"price":204.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100318384447,"sku":null,"price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140119875903,"sku":null,"price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100318351679,"sku":null,"price":321.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100318417215,"sku":null,"price":349.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Hannah-Ray-Bottlebrush-Callistemon-Hannah-Ray.png?v=1766222464"},{"product_id":"reeves-pink-bottlebrush-callistemon-reeves-pink","title":"Reeves Pink Bottlebrush - Callistemon 'Reeves Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003eReeves Pink Bottlebrush (\u003cem\u003eCallistemon viminalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Reeves Pink') is the weeping bottlebrush for gardeners who want the bird traffic without the usual crimson. It grows to about 3.5m tall and 3m wide, arching into a soft weeping shape, and carries dusky pink brushes through spring and again in autumn. It is fast, forgiving and one of the few natives happy in both wet ground and drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink rather than red.\u003c\/strong\u003e The brushes are a soft rose pink that sits comfortably with white and silver foliage where a scarlet bottlebrush would fight everything around it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds arrive within a season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters and lorikeets work the flowers, and bees and butterflies follow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely fast.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 200mm plant makes a useful 2m screen in two to three seasons with water and a light feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopes with the extremes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt tolerant and happy in damp soil, which is an unusual combination.\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 for a dense screen. At that spacing the weeping branches interlock and the row closes without the base going bare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wind do not trouble it, so it suits an exposed boundary where more delicate shrubs burn off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Left unpruned it develops a small weeping tree shape, useful as a focal point in a native bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Reeves Pink Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens and is frost hardy once established, though a young plant in a hard frosting inland district is worth protecting through its first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy. It grows in clay, sand and everything between, and it tolerates ground that waterlogs after rain. 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, then it needs very little. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring; standard garden fertilisers can damage the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim straight after each flush, cutting back into the spent brushes. That keeps it dense and encourages a second showing in autumn. It reshoots from old wood, so a neglected plant can be cut hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes as 140mm plants in packs of ten or 200mm plants in packs of six, both sized for planting a run rather than a single specimen. These are young single stemmed plants, usually knee height or under, and they are the best value way to build a screen because small bottlebrush roots down quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a quiet fortnight after planting, then new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather, and first flowers in the second spring. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-callistemon-the-bottlebrush-beauty\"\u003eour guide to growing callistemons\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/callistemons\"\u003efull callistemon range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003ebird attracting plants\u003c\/a\u003e for a wildlife garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse alternatives in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003ehedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne and a half metres apart in a single row. Closer than that and the plants shade each other out at the base, the usual cause of a gappy bottlebrush hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it lower than 3.5m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Two trims a year, taken straight after flowering, hold it at 2m. Because it shoots from old wood it stays furnished at the bottom rather than lifting into bare stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has mine stopped flowering well?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually too much shade, or pruning at the wrong time. Cut back within a few weeks of the brushes finishing; trimming in late winter removes the buds for the coming spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for a wet part of the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is one of the better natives for ground that stays soggy after rain, and it handles drought once established, so a spot that swings between the two suits it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140120006975,"sku":null,"price":201.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44836747477311,"sku":"QLD","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Reeves-Pink-Bottlebrush-Callistemon-Reeves-Pink.jpg?v=1741858265"},{"product_id":"white-bottlebrush-callistemon-salignus","title":"White Bottlebrush - Callistemon salignus","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Bottlebrush (\u003cem\u003eCallistemon salignus\u003c\/em\u003e) is the bottlebrush to plant when you want a tree rather than a shrub. Left to grow it reaches about 7m tall and 4m across, holds its foliage all year, and carries soft cream to white brushes instead of the usual red. Each flush of new leaves opens pink to bronze, so the canopy colours up twice a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCream flowers rather than red.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pale brushes sit comfortably beside almost any planting scheme, which a scarlet bottlebrush cannot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink new growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every flush opens pink to bronze before hardening to green, a second season of colour without a flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles wet ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows wild along watercourses, so it copes with soil that stays soggy for days after rain, and it is drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds work it hard.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters, lorikeets and native bees all feed on the brushes while they last.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTall screening and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart for a tall screen. The canopies knit above fence height while each trunk keeps room to thicken, and a staggered double row at the same spacing filters wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade and avenue planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 7m this is a proper small shade tree, and the even habit suits a driveway or avenue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and low lying gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt wind does not burn the foliage, and the tolerance of wet feet makes it a safe choice for the low corner of a block where water sits after rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing White Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering; part shade produces a looser, leggier tree. It performs from tropical and subtropical gardens through warm temperate to cool temperate districts, and it is properly frost hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything, including heavy clay and ground that drains slowly. Dig a wide hole rather than a deep one so the roots can spread, 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 taper off. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring, because standard garden fertilisers can damage the roots of this family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim straight after the brushes finish, taking the spent heads and a little of the wood behind them. It reshoots from old wood, so an overgrown tree can be cut back hard and will recover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in seven sizes: tube, 200mm and 250mm packs, 300mm and 400mm pots, then 45L and 100L specimens. Tube and 200mm plants are young and single stemmed, the sensible choice for a long boundary. The 300mm and 400mm pots stand knee to waist high, and the 45L and 100L trees arrive with a formed canopy.\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 steady growth. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-callistemon-the-bottlebrush-beauty\"\u003eHow to grow and care for callistemon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/callistemons\"\u003eCompare the full bottlebrush 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\/bird-attracting\"\u003eMore bird attracting plants for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it smaller than 7m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Trimmed after each flowering it holds easily at 3m to 4m, though expect one season without flowers after a hard cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in soil that stays wet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will. This is a creek and floodplain species, so it tolerates ground that stays wet for several days after rain. Permanently waterlogged soil is still too much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a fast grower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, one of the quicker natives at this size. With water through the first two summers it puts on solid height each year, then slows as it builds width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":50439833125183,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100318581055,"sku":null,"price":219.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140120105279,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140120138047,"sku":null,"price":285.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140120039743,"sku":null,"price":156.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100318646591,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140120072511,"sku":null,"price":326.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":51647988465983,"sku":"QLD","price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100318613823,"sku":null,"price":643.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51647988662591,"sku":"QLD","price":691.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/White-Bottlebrush-Callistemon-salignus_ad0dbcfb.png?v=1766222480"},{"product_id":"blue-flax-lily-dianella-brevipedunculata","title":"Blue Flax Lily - Dianella brevipedunculata","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue Flax Lily (\u003cem\u003eDianella brevipedunculata\u003c\/em\u003e) is the compact strappy native to reach for when a bed needs structure and nothing more from you. It forms a tidy clump around 60cm tall and 60cm wide, throws sprays of small blue flowers above the foliage, and follows them with berries the birds strip. Frost hardy, drought tolerant and happy in salt wind and poor soil, it will hold a slope in almost any Australian garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays compact.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 60cm each way it does not sprawl over path edges the way taller flax lilies do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue flowers, then berries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Airy sprays lift above the leaves, and the berries that follow feed local birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt tolerates the hard positions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost, drought, salt wind and poor soil are all within range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Australian native that earns its keep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bird attracting and useful to bees and butterflies, without the fuss some natives demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance in the real sense.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning schedule, no feeding routine, no staking.\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 50cm apart for a solid sweep. At that spacing the clumps knit into continuous cover within two seasons while each keeps its own shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row at 50cm centres gives a soft green edge along a path or driveway that never needs clipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes and retaining walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fibrous roots bind soil well, so it suits batters, embankments and the ground above a wall. Plant 50cm apart across the slope rather than up and down it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Blue Flax Lily in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the tightest clumps and the best flowering, though it accepts part shade with a looser habit. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and it is frost hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything with drainage. It is genuinely poor soil tolerant, so sandy coastal ground and thin clay both work. On heavy clay, plant on a slight mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then only in prolonged dry weather. One application of slow release native fertiliser in early spring is ample, and overfeeding produces soft floppy leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTidying.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning is required. Pull spent flower stems and brown outer leaves off by hand. Every three or four years, cut the clump back to about 15cm in early spring and it will reshoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown in 140mm pots and sold in packs of ten, the format that matches how it is actually used. Ten plants at 50cm spacing cover roughly two and a half square metres of mass planting, or five metres of single row edging. Each arrives as an established clump with a filled root ball, so it can go straight into prepared ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrappy plants travel well, though expect some creased leaves in the box. Trim the worst off and they will be unnoticeable inside a month. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect roots to take hold within four to six weeks and the clumps to close over in 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\/dianella-care-guide\"\u003eThe complete dianella care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003eCompare grasses and strappy leaf plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003eBrowse plants suited to mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003ePlanting above and below retaining walls\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\u003eFour, at 50cm spacing. A pack of ten covers about two and a half square metres, a useful unit for costing a bed before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with coastal salt wind?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is salt and coastal tolerant, so exposed seaside gardens suit it. Sandy soil is no problem either, though a first summer of regular water still matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it different to the taller flax lilies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This one holds around 60cm rather than pushing past a metre, so it works as edging where larger forms need constant cutting back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44837295456575,"sku":"QLD","price":167.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Blue-Flax-Lily-Dianella-brevipedunculata.jpg?v=1741858296"},{"product_id":"seaside-daisy-erigeron-karvinskianus","title":"Seaside Daisy - Erigeron karvinskianus","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeaside Daisy (\u003cem\u003eErigeron karvinskianus\u003c\/em\u003e) produces more flowers for less effort than nearly anything else you can plant. Masses of small daisies open white and blush pink as they age, covering a low mound about 30cm tall and 80cm wide that spills over walls, edges and steps. It is frost hardy, drought tolerant and content in poor soil, which is why it turns up in the best cottage and coastal gardens in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers month after month.\u003c\/strong\u003e In mild climates it is rarely out of bloom, and even in cold districts the display runs the length of the warm seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt spills beautifully.\u003c\/strong\u003e Over retaining walls, down steps, along path edges: wherever there is a hard line, it softens it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrives on neglect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor soil, heat, salt wind and dry spells are all shrugged off once it is established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds the pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies work the little daisies constantly, which earns it a place near any vegie bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly and fast.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is not toxic to cats or dogs, and it covers ground quickly from a small plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is its signature move. Planted at the top of a wall it cascades in a curtain of flowers, and on a bank it knits cover fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants 40cm apart for a continuous low carpet, or run it as a soft border along paths and lawn edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It seeds itself into crevices, copes with salt spray and flowers harder in the lean conditions rockeries provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn honest caution.\u003c\/strong\u003e It self seeds readily, popping up in paving cracks and gravel. In a garden that is charm; next to bushland it is a risk, so keep it for suburban plantings away from native reserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Seaside Daisy in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings the heaviest flowering. It performs across subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean climates, and being frost hardy it returns each spring in cold gardens without protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Anything that drains, including poor sandy soil. Rich beds grow more leaf than flower, so do not improve the soil on its account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then leave it to the weather in all but long dry spells. It needs no routine fertiliser; lean treatment keeps it compact and covered in bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear the whole plant back by half once or twice a year, whenever it starts looking tired. It regrows fresh and dense within weeks and flowers on the new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeaside Daisy comes as tube stock and in 140mm packs of 10, the pack being the practical way to edge a path or plant out a wall in one order. These are quick plants: tubes knit together within a warm season at 40cm spacing, and 140mm plants often arrive already in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect them to settle within a week or two and get straight on with growing. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/seaside-daisy-gardening-everything-to-know\"\u003eSeaside daisy growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003eMore plants for retaining walls\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt self seeds readily, so expect volunteers in cracks and gravel. A shear once or twice a year and pulling the odd seedling keeps it well mannered, but do not plant it beside bushland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForty centimetres apart for groundcover. At that spacing tubes join into a continuous mat within a warm season, faster from 140mm stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I cut it back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhenever it looks straggly, typically once or twice a year. Shear it back by half, water it once, and it rebuilds into a fresh flowering mound within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it cope right on the coast?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Salt wind and sandy soil are close to its ideal, and it flowers well in exposed beachside beds where fussier groundcovers scorch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44837371904319,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100324970815,"sku":null,"price":60.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140121383231,"sku":null,"price":139.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100324938047,"sku":null,"price":195.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Seaside-Daisy-Erigeron-karvinskianus.png?v=1766222498"},{"product_id":"snowstorm-melaleuca-melaleuca-linariifolia-snowstorm","title":"Snowstorm Melaleuca - Melaleuca linariifolia 'Snowstorm'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSnowstorm Melaleuca (\u003cem\u003eMelaleuca linariifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Snowstorm') gives you the summer snow display of the old paperbark on a plant that stays hedge sized. It holds at about 1.8m tall and 1.8m wide, roughly a fifth the height of the species, and in summer the whole bush disappears under soft white flowers. Planted a metre apart it closes into a continuous wall of fine evergreen foliage within two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHedge height without the pruning battle.\u003c\/strong\u003e The species runs to 8m. This dwarf form settles at 1.8m on its own, so trimming is about shape, not control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite flowers by the armful.\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer brings a smother of soft, fluffy blooms across the whole plant, not just at the tips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles wet feet and drought.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very few shrubs tolerate both. This one copes with a soggy corner in winter and a dry spell in February.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal proof and frost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt wind does not burn it, and unlike many warm climate natives it takes real frost, so it suits beachfront and cold inland gardens alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBusy with life.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers draw honeyeaters, native bees and butterflies through the warm months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row for a dense hedge at 1.2m to 1.8m. Because the plant wants to stay that size, the hedge stays furnished at the base instead of lifting into bare legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set 1m apart across a bank or a wide bed for a solid drift that suppresses weeds once it knits together, including slopes with awkward drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance makes it a front line plant near the beach, and its even habit suits a soft border along a path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Snowstorm Melaleuca in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering and the densest habit. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, and being frost hardy it is a sound choice for southern and inland districts where many natives struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor soil is not a problem, and neither is a heavy or seasonally wet spot, which sets this plant apart from most hedging shrubs. Mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water twice a week through the first summer, then only in long dry spells. A low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring is all it asks; overfeeding produces soft growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim straight after flowering, giving the plant a full season to build the wood that carries next summer's display. It reshoots willingly, so a neglected hedge can be cut back harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in tube stock and 200mm multi packs, both aimed at planting a run. Tube stock is the value choice for a long hedge: small plants, but melaleucas establish fast and a spring planted tube will be a shrub by autumn. The 200mm pack of six gives a season's head start.\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 roots to move within a fortnight and new tip growth inside 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\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse the full Australian native range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs\"\u003eMore shrubs for borders and mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a bed before planting a 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 spacing lets each plant fill out properly and the canopies meet within two seasons, with no thin patch along the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same as the big paperbark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame species, very different plant. 'Snowstorm' is a dwarf selection holding at about 1.8m instead of the 8m the ordinary form reaches. Buy it when you want the flowers without the tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive a wet or clay site?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter than almost anything else you could hedge with. It is rated wet feet tolerant, so a corner that stays soggy through winter is workable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44837377442111,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100326445375,"sku":null,"price":185.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140121415999,"sku":null,"price":213.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100326478143,"sku":null,"price":226.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Snowstorm-Melaleuca-Melaleuca-linariifolia-Snowstorm.png?v=1742472655"},{"product_id":"fine-leaf-melaleuca-melaleuca-leucadendra-fine-leaf","title":"Fine Leaf Melaleuca - Melaleuca leucadendra 'Fine Leaf'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFine Leaf Melaleuca (\u003cem\u003eMelaleuca leucadendra\u003c\/em\u003e 'Fine Leaf') is the tree to plant when you want height fast and a soft, moving screen rather than a solid green wall. It settles at around 9m tall and 5m wide in a garden, carrying narrow weeping foliage above white papery bark. It is one of the quickest natives we grow, and it accepts ground that stays wet after heavy rain, which rules out most other screening trees. Planted 3m apart it closes into a tall screen within a few seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight quickly, without the bulk.\u003c\/strong\u003e It gets away fast but holds to about a 5m spread, so a boundary works without the tree swallowing the block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiner foliage than the broad leaf form.\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow pendulous leaves move in the breeze and filter light rather than casting heavy shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles wet feet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soggy ground after rain, a low corner, a drainage line: very few fast screening trees will take those spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal, windy and wildlife friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wind tolerant, and the cream bottlebrush flowers bring in honeyeaters, lorikeets and native bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTall screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart in a single row. That spacing lets each tree build a proper trunk and crown, and the canopies knit together above fence height, where screening actually matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and shelter belts.\u003c\/strong\u003e A staggered double row at 3m filters wind rather than stopping it dead, which is what an exposed site needs. The flexible branches take a battering without snapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvenues and damp ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3m to 4m it gives a light, high canopy to walk under, and it suits creek lines and swales that pond briefly after rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Fine Leaf Melaleuca in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the densest crown. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate tree that takes light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens sit outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuinely unfussy. Sand, loam and clay all work, and it does not need sharp drainage. Backfill with native soil rather than pure potting mix, and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly. Established trees find their own water. A native fertiliser in early spring is plenty; heavy feeding only makes soft growth the wind tears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and placement.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune to a single leader for a tree shape, or leave multiple stems for a bushier screen. The roots hunt moisture, so keep it clear of sewer lines, septic trenches, pool shells and paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in six sizes. The 200mm pack of six and 250mm pack of three are the value option for a long boundary, and at this growth rate they catch larger stock within a few years. The 300mm suits a single tree, the 25L and 45L arrive with a formed trunk, and the 400L is a mature specimen.\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 two or three quiet weeks, then strong growth once the roots move out. 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=\"\/products\/broad-leaf-melaleuca-melaleuca-leucadendra-broad-leaf\"\u003eCompare the Broad Leaf Melaleuca\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 the full 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 screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree metres apart in a single row. Closer than that and the trunks compete, the crowns thin, and you finish with tall bare stems instead of a screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it really get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 9m tall and 5m wide in a suburban garden. Figures of 12m and above come from tropical habitat, where it grows in permanently damp ground with no competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it differ from the broad leaf form?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaf width and scale. This one carries narrower, more pendulous foliage and settles a little smaller, while the broad leaf builds a heavier canopy closer to 10m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100330475839,"sku":null,"price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140121481535,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":44837409456447,"sku":"QLD","price":410.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140121448767,"sku":null,"price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100330410303,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":44956413886783,"sku":"QLD","price":173.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44837409489215,"sku":"QLD","price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100330443071,"sku":null,"price":880.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":51632709763391,"sku":"QLD","price":2750.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Fine-Leaf-Melaleuca-Melaleuca-leucadendra-Fine-Leaf.png?v=1768455135"},{"product_id":"assorted-gazania-gazania-spp","title":"Assorted Gazania - Gazania spp.","description":"\u003cp\u003eAssorted Gazania (\u003cem\u003eGazania rigens\u003c\/em\u003e) is the fastest way to put reliable flower colour on hot, dry ground. Each plant makes a low clump about 25cm tall and 35cm wide, throwing large daisy flowers in a mix of orange, yellow, pink and cream above the foliage. Where lawns brown off and softer perennials sulk, gazanias keep flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour on the hardest sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat, drought, salt wind, poor sand and general neglect are all part of its normal working conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long flowering habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers come in repeated flushes right through the warm months, not in one short show.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to establish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted at 30cm spacings, a pack knits into a flowering carpet within its first season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBee and butterfly traffic.\u003c\/strong\u003e The big open daisies are easy landing pads, and pollinators use them all season long.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheap to do properly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold in packs of ten, it covers real area for less than most groundcovers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart each way for continuous cover across broad sunny beds, banks and verges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand, salt and glare suit it, making it one of the most dependable flowering plants for exposed seaside beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries, borders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuck single plants into rockery pockets or run them as a flowering edge along a path or driveway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing gazanias in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun is essential, since the flowers open with the sun and stay shut in shade. It grows in subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, taking light frost without fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any soil that drains, from near pure sand to average garden loam. Rich, damp soil produces leaves instead of flowers and can rot the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water in for the first few weeks, then only during long dry spells. Feeding is largely unnecessary; a light spring dressing at most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Snap off spent blooms to keep the flushes coming, and shear tired clumps back by half in early spring to refresh them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssorted Gazania comes as 140mm pots in a pack of ten. The mix is grown from seed, so colours across the pack vary between orange, yellow, pink and cream, and you cannot order a single colour. That variety is the point of a massed planting: the drift reads as one bright tapestry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Water them in on arrival and expect flowers quickly in warm weather. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants for dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003ePlants that bring in bees and butterflies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eMore plants for rockeries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I choose the flower colours?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a seed grown assortment, and packs arrive as a spread across orange, yellow, pink and cream. Treat the mix as the feature and let the colours blend into a single drift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do the flowers close in the afternoon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGazania flowers track light. They close in shade, on overcast days and each evening, which is normal behaviour rather than a health problem. Full sun positions keep them open longest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant them for full cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30cm each way. At that spacing a pack of ten fills a little under one square metre with a solid flowering carpet inside the first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. A cold snap marks the foliage but rarely kills an established clump; in hard frost districts treat it as fast seasonal colour or grow it in pots in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44837410898239,"sku":"QLD","price":183.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Assorted-Gazania-Gazania-spp.jpg?v=1766222504"},{"product_id":"forest-rambler-grevillea-grevillea-forest-rambler","title":"Forest Rambler Grevillea - Grevillea 'Forest Rambler'","description":"\u003cp\u003eForest Rambler Grevillea (\u003cem\u003eGrevillea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Forest Rambler') is a fast, ground hugging native that spreads to about 2m across while staying only half a metre tall. It knits into a dense, weed smothering carpet studded with pink to red toothbrush flowers over a long season, and it does so on sites that defeat most groundcovers: dry banks, windy coastal blocks, poor soil and frosty inland gardens alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCovers ground quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted 1m apart it closes into a continuous mat, shading out the weeds that would otherwise own the space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds the honeyeaters.\u003c\/strong\u003e The nectar rich toothbrush flowers bring small birds and bees into the garden at ground level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles nearly everything.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant once established, salt tolerant, wind tolerant and untroubled by poor soil. That list covers most difficult gardens in the country.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolds banks together.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dense, spreading habit binds loose slopes and spills cleanly over retaining walls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e One light trim and one feed a year is the entire program.\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 Space plants 1m apart for full cover. With water behind them through the first summer, the mats meet within about two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes and retaining walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a bank it stitches the surface together and stops rain scouring the soil; above a wall it curtains over the face and softens the hard edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries, borders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine foliage flows around boulders and along bed edges, giving a native planting its finished, furnished look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Forest Rambler Grevillea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade, with the densest cover and best flowering in sun. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and semi arid gardens; the steamy wet tropics are the one climate to skip. Frost is no problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any soil that drains, from coastal sand to gravelly loam, and it keeps performing in poor ground that would starve exotic groundcovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first summer, then it looks after itself in most districts. Feed once in spring with a low phosphorus native fertiliser; like most grevilleas it resents high phosphorus products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light all over trim after the main flowering flush keeps the mat dense and youthful. Avoid cutting back into bare old wood, which grevilleas are slow to reshoot from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Forest Rambler in 140mm pots in packs of ten and 200mm pots in packs of six, formats built for covering real areas rather than buying one plant at a time. At 1m spacing, a pack of ten covers roughly 10 square metres of bed. The plants arrive low and leafy, and once the weather is warm they move quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grevilleas\"\u003eBrowse the full grevillea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers-groundcover\"\u003eMore climbers and groundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eThe Australian natives collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-native-plants-with-red-flowers-for-your-garden\"\u003eNative plants with red flowers for your garden\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\u003eWork on one plant per square metre. Each spreads to about 2m across, but 1m spacing halves the time to full cover and gives a denser, more even mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it climb the fence or stay flat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt stays around half a metre tall. It will scramble over rocks and drape down a wall face, but it has no way of climbing, so fences and nearby shrubs are safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tough is it really?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery. It is frost hardy, drought tolerant once its roots are down, and untroubled by wind, salt air or poor soil. The main thing that kills it is constantly waterlogged ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need much pruning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne light trim a year after flowering keeps it tight. Trim the outer runners any time they wander past their allotted edge, and never cut into leafless old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan grevilleas irritate skin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome people react to handling grevillea foliage and flowers with itchy skin. It is not a reason to avoid the plant, but wear gloves and long sleeves when you trim, especially the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44837423776063,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":28.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140121547071,"sku":null,"price":220.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140121514303,"sku":null,"price":291.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Forest-Rambler-Grevillea-Grevillea-Forest-Rambler.png?v=1766222506"},{"product_id":"lilliane-grevillea-grevillea-lilliane","title":"Lilliane Grevillea - Grevillea 'Lilliane'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLilliane Grevillea (\u003cem\u003eGrevillea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lilliane') is a compact spreading native that flowers for most of the year and asks almost nothing in return. It grows to about 80cm tall and spreads to 1.5m, so it covers ground without ever needing to be cut back off a path. Soft pink and cream spider flowers appear in waves from late winter through to autumn, and honeyeaters work them constantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers for most of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink and cream spider flowers from late winter into autumn, rather than one short burst in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds arrive within weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar rich flowers close to ground level bring honeyeaters in, and the fine foliage gives small birds cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow and wide, not tall and leggy.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 80cm by 1.5m it fills a bed or a rockery without blocking a view or needing constant shaping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for hard positions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, comfortable in poor soil and tolerant of coastal salt, so hot verges and dry banks suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a staggered grid. At that spacing the plants knit into a continuous low cover by the second season, which suppresses weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row at 1m along a driveway or path gives a soft flowering edge at knee height that never needs clipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spreading habit drapes over rock and holds soil on a bank, and the sharp drainage of a rockery is what a grevillea wants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lilliane Grevillea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, and plenty of it. Shade produces sparse flowering and open straggly growth. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, and established plants are frost hardy. In humid subtropical gardens give it the most open, airy position you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage is the one thing it insists on. Sandy, gravelly and poor soils are ideal. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound at least 200mm above the surrounding level and do not add compost to the backfill, since rich wet soil rots the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer only, then let it dry between drinks. Overwatering an established plant kills more grevilleas than drought does. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring if at all, because standard fertilisers carry enough phosphorus to damage the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly after the main flush, taking off spent flowers and roughly a third of the new growth. Do not cut back into bare old wood, because grevilleas are reluctant to reshoot from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in one size, 140mm pots in packs of ten, which is how a spreading groundcover is normally bought. Ten plants at 1m spacing cover roughly 10 square metres. Each arrives young and bushy, usually 15cm to 25cm across, with a well developed root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrevilleas travel well because the foliage is fine and holds little water. Tip prune lightly at planting, water through the first summer, and expect the plants to meet by the end of the second season. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-bird-attracting-native-plants-for-australian-gardens\"\u003eTop bird attracting native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grevilleas\"\u003eCompare the full grevillea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants suited to rockeries and dry slopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ground-covers-for-low-maintenance-gardens\"\u003eLow maintenance groundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need to cover an area?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 1m spacing you need one plant per square metre, so a pack of ten covers about 10 square metres. Stretch the spacing to 1.2m on a large bank if you can wait an extra season for cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did my last grevillea die?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always drainage or fertiliser. Grevilleas rot in soil that stays wet, and standard fertilisers carry too much phosphorus for them. Mound plant on clay, water sparingly once established, and use a native specific feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heaviest flush runs from late winter into spring, with lighter flowering continuing through summer and into autumn. In warm gardens you will rarely see it completely without flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44837432459583,"sku":"QLD","price":308.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Lilliane-Grevillea-Grevillea-Lilliane.png?v=1766222508"},{"product_id":"snake-vine-hibbertia-scandens","title":"Snake Vine - Hibbertia scandens","description":"\u003cp\u003eSnake Vine (\u003cem\u003eHibbertia scandens\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most useful native plants for covering ground fast. Given a support it twines to about 3m; left flat it sprawls 2m or more as a mat of glossy leaves studded with bright yellow flowers through the warm season. It is a coastal plant by nature, so salt, sand, wind and humidity do not trouble it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCovers ground quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e A fast grower that closes a bare bank or a hot verge in a season or two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers most of the warm months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large yellow blooms open in succession from spring into autumn and bring in bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, wind tolerant and happy in poor sandy soil, which is exactly what a beachside garden needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimber or groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same plant can trail over a wall, run along the ground or twine up a fence, depending on what you give it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a dense cover. At that spacing the stems knit within two seasons and shade out most weed seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants along the top and let the growth spill down. The roots hold loose soil on a bank that is awkward to mow or maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a wire fence or trellis it climbs to around 3m and gives a light green screen, though it is a soft cover rather than a solid privacy hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing snake vine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering, and it accepts light shade with looser growth. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and takes light frost only, so cold inland and southern districts need a sheltered warm position or a different groundcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything that drains, including sand and poor soil. Improve heavy clay with compost and plant slightly proud of the surface. A 75mm mulch layer keeps the roots cool while it establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then it copes with dry spells alone. A native fertiliser in early spring is enough, and too much feed produces leaf at the expense of flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is vigorous and will climb into shrubs given the chance, so cut it back hard in late winter and shear stray runners through the year. It reshoots readily from old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in a 140mm pack of ten, which is the right unit for the job, since a bank or verge needs numbers rather than one large plant. Each is a young established plant with a few runners. Ten plants at 1m spacing cover roughly ten square metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a quiet few weeks while the roots take, then rapid runner growth through the first warm season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse groundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trailing-plants-for-retaining-wall\"\u003eTrailing plants for retaining walls\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003ePlants for coastal and salt exposed gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eCompare the climber range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need per square metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne plant per square metre, which is the 1m spacing that gives a dense cover. Tighter planting closes the gap a little sooner but costs more without a lasting benefit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is vigorous and will climb into neighbouring shrubs if ignored. An annual hard cutback in late winter plus the occasional shear keeps it where you want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it grow in a pot or over a balcony rail?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a large container with free draining mix. Trailing stems look good over an edge, and the plant tolerates the wind and reflected heat that many balconies suffer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44837446091071,"sku":"QLD","price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100330770751,"sku":null,"price":221.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100330672447,"sku":null,"price":348.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Snake-Vine-Hibbertia-scandens.jpg?v=1741858316"},{"product_id":"great-balls-of-fire-bottlebrush-callistemon-salignus-great-balls-of-fire","title":"Great Balls of Fire Bottlebrush - Callistemon salignus 'Great Balls of Fire'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreat Balls of Fire Bottlebrush (\u003cem\u003eCallistemon salignus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Great Balls of Fire') is a hedge grown for its foliage first. Every flush of new growth emerges scarlet against the deep green behind it, so it colours up after each trim rather than once a year. Compact at about 2.5m tall and 1.8m wide, it holds a dense screen from the ground up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed growth on demand.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each trim triggers a fresh scarlet flush, so the hedge shows colour all season without relying on flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA hedge that behaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Held between 1.5m and 2m with a couple of trims a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrows almost anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant once established, comfortable in coastal salt air, poor soil and even wet ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA native the wildlife uses.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream brushes feed honeyeaters and bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast and low fuss.\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick to close into a screen, with no spraying required.\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; with water and feed the row reads as a solid hedge within about two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Repeated at 1m centres across a bank or wide bed, the synchronised red flushes are the whole show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProblem ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e The soggy strip beside a fence or an exposed coastal boundary: this is the hedge for ground that has beaten politer plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Great Balls of Fire Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the strongest colour and densest habit; light shade is workable but looser. It performs in tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and handles frost once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuinely unfussy. Sand, heavier clay, poor ground and wet patches all suit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first summer, then rainfall does most of the work. A controlled release native fertiliser in spring and again in late summer keeps the flushes strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim little and often through the warm months; every cut is repaid with new red growth. An overgrown hedge can be cut back hard in spring and will reshoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell it in 200mm pots in packs of six and 250mm pots in packs of three, both priced for whole hedge runs, plus single plants in 300mm pots and advanced 45L stock for instant height. Young plants are bushy rather than tall, which is what you want: smaller stock furnishes better at the base.\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 a month 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\/all-about-callistemon-the-bottlebrush-beauty\"\u003eAll about callistemon, the bottlebrush guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/callistemons\"\u003eBrowse the full bottlebrush 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\/bird-attracting\"\u003eMore bird attracting 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, which lets each plant furnish to the ground while the canopies knit into a continuous screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, cream bottlebrush flowers that bees and honeyeaters visit, though they are modest. This cultivar was selected for its scarlet new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat height can I hold it at?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnywhere from about 1.5m up to its natural 2.5m. Regular trimming keeps it well under the 3m sometimes quoted for the species, and it stays dense at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with a wet or coastal site?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes to both. It tolerates wet feet, which rules out most hedging alternatives, and it shrugs off salt laden coastal air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100336668991,"sku":null,"price":268.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44846487961919,"sku":"QLD","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140123382079,"sku":null,"price":193.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44846487994687,"sku":"QLD","price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100336636223,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140123349311,"sku":null,"price":303.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":47962058326335,"sku":"QLD","price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Great-Balls-of-Fire-Bottlebrush-Callistemon-salignus-Great-Balls-of-Fire.png?v=1768455175"},{"product_id":"spotted-gum-corymbia-maculata","title":"Spotted Gum - Corymbia maculata","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpotted Gum (\u003cem\u003eCorymbia maculata\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the finest shade trees native to eastern Australia, and the smooth dappled trunk is the reason people plant it. In a garden setting expect around 20m tall and 10m wide, with a straight pale trunk that sheds in patches to leave grey, cream and pink mottling. It grows fast, flowers cream white for the birds, and shrugs off drought and coastal wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA trunk worth looking at.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bark sheds to a smooth mottled surface in grey, cream and soft pink, the feature that sets it apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e A young tree gives usable shade years sooner than most large natives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife in numbers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream white flowers draw lorikeets, honeyeaters and bees to a mature tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought, heat and salt tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It holds condition through dry summers and takes coastal exposure without burning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree for a large block.\u003c\/strong\u003e This needs space. Allow 10m of clear width, and because the roots are vigorous, plant well away from the house, pipes, paving and driveways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways, avenues and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaced 10m apart along a rural driveway it forms a high, even avenue with the pale trunks lining up, the classic use for the species. A row at 8m to 10m filters wind across an exposed paddock while still letting light through at ground level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Spotted Gum in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and takes coastal salt readily. It tolerates light frost only, so hard frosting tableland and inland southern districts should choose a frost hardy eucalypt instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable, with a preference for well drained ground. It performs on sandy coastal soil and clay loam alike, but avoid sites that stay wet after rain. No soil improvement is needed beyond loosening a wide planting area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water once or twice a week through the first two summers, then rely on rainfall in most of its range. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser sparingly in the first two years only, since rich feeding produces weak growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Formative pruning only, while the tree is small. Select a single leader and remove competing stems and low branches in the first three years to build the clear trunk. After that, leave it to an arborist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown across a wide range of sizes: tube, 140mm in a pack of 10, 200mm in a pack of 6, 250mm in a pack of 3, then single plants in 300mm, 400mm, 45L and an advanced 200L. Tubes and 140mm plants are seedlings and usually the best value: they root strongly and often overtake larger stock within three or four years. The 300mm and 400mm sizes are the middle ground, while 45L and 200L give real height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a quiet first season, then a metre or more of growth a year in good conditions. Plants are packed 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\/corymbias\"\u003eCompare every corymbia we grow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trees-for-lining-driveways-in-australia-top-choices\"\u003eChoosing trees to line a driveway\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse the Australian native tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/advanced-trees\"\u003eAdvanced trees for immediate height\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far from the house should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least 15m to 20m, and further from septic lines, stormwater and paving. The roots are vigorous and the mature canopy is wide, so this species belongs on acreage or a genuinely large block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast for a large native. After a settling first year, expect around a metre of height a year in warm conditions with adequate water, slowing as the crown fills out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it drop branches?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most large eucalypts it sheds bark seasonally and can drop limbs in storms or drought. Formative pruning when young, plus an arborist inspection every few years on a mature tree, is the sensible approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44846599536959,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140124299583,"sku":null,"price":180.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140124168511,"sku":null,"price":225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140124266815,"sku":null,"price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140124201279,"sku":null,"price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140124234047,"sku":null,"price":297.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100342501695,"sku":null,"price":528.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100342599999,"sku":null,"price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44938282205503,"sku":"QLD","price":379.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100342436159,"sku":null,"price":845.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51652157210943,"sku":"QLD","price":1794.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100342468927,"sku":null,"price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Spotted-Gum-Corymbia-maculata.png?v=1766222569"},{"product_id":"broad-leaf-melaleuca-melaleuca-leucadendra-broad-leaf","title":"Broad Leaf Melaleuca - Melaleuca leucadendra 'Broad Leaf'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBroad Leaf Melaleuca (\u003cem\u003eMelaleuca leucadendra\u003c\/em\u003e 'Broad Leaf') is the fast growing paperbark to plant when you need height and you need it soon. In a suburban garden it settles at around 10m tall and 6m wide, with soft weeping foliage, creamy white bottlebrush flowers and papery peeling bark. It is one of the few large trees that will grow in ground too wet for anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the tree for a bare boundary or a new estate block, putting on serious height well ahead of most native shade trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt will grow in wet ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet feet tolerant, so a low corner of the block or a creek flat that kills other trees suits it perfectly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeeping foliage and peeling bark.\u003c\/strong\u003e Long narrow leaves hang from arching branches, and the layered white bark peels in sheets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife magnet.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream flower spikes are heavy with nectar and bring in honeyeaters, lorikeets, native bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for exposure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind and salt tolerant, and comfortable in humidity, so it holds up on an open coastal block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart for a tall screen. A double staggered row at 3m spacing filters wind rather than blocking it, which is what an exposed site needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade trees, driveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaced 3m to 4m along a drive, the weeping canopies close over quickly. The shade is dappled, so grass still grows beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWet and difficult ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Boggy corners, dam edges and areas that hold water after storms are where this tree outperforms almost anything else of its size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Broad Leaf Melaleuca in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade. This is a tree for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cool temperate and frosty inland districts are outside its range, and young trees need shelter for their first few winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything, including heavy clay and soils that stay wet. Sharp drainage is not a requirement, which is unusual for a tree this size. Mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer. After that it is largely self sufficient, and it grows faster with water than without.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e A slow release native fertiliser, low in phosphorus, in early spring for the first few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and placement.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little pruning beyond removing competing leaders while the tree is young. Be deliberate about placement: the roots actively seek moisture, so keep it at least 8m from sewer lines, septic systems and house slabs. It also sheds bark and fine litter continually, so avoid planting directly over a pool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroad Leaf Melaleuca is grown in 200mm packs of six, 300mm pots, and 45L, 100L and 1000L sizes. Given how fast it grows, the 200mm and 300mm plants suit a long screen. The 45L and 100L trees carry a formed trunk and real height on arrival.\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 quiet few weeks after planting, then strong growth through the first warm season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/paperbark-trees-identify-and-care\"\u003ePaperbark trees: how to identify and care for them\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/melaleucas\"\u003eBrowse the full melaleuca range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003eCompare plants for windbreaks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/troubleshooting-waterlogged-gardens-essential-tips\"\u003ePlanting into poorly drained ground\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\u003eAround 10m tall and 6m wide in a suburban garden. In its natural tropical wetlands the species passes 20m, so quoted heights vary a lot. Soil depth and water pull the mature size back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far from the house or pipes should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least 8m from sewer and stormwater lines, septic trenches and house slabs. The roots seek moisture, and this is the one genuine drawback. On a small block, choose a smaller tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast will it screen a boundary?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuickly. A row planted 3m apart from 300mm stock screens usefully in three to four years, faster again from 45L or 100L plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100343222591,"sku":null,"price":201.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140124365119,"sku":null,"price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100343189823,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140124397887,"sku":null,"price":140.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44847438135615,"sku":"QLD","price":429.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":48695007772991,"sku":"QLD","price":880.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100343124287,"sku":null,"price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100343157055,"sku":null,"price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L (Backorder)","offer_id":44943031173439,"sku":"QLD","price":4185.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Broad-Leaf-Melaleuca-Melaleuca-leucadendra-Broad-Leaf.jpg?v=1741858388"},{"product_id":"zena-coastal-rosemary-westringia-fruticosa-zena","title":"Zena Coastal Rosemary - Westringia fruticosa 'Zena'","description":"\u003cp\u003eZena Coastal Rosemary (\u003cem\u003eWestringia fruticosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Zena') is the tidy metre by metre form of Australia's most reliable native shrub. It naturally grows as a dense grey green dome, carries small white flowers most of the year, and tolerates practically everything the country can serve up: frost, drought, salt gales, humidity and hungry sand. For low hedges, borders and mass planting that simply must work, Zena is the safe answer that still looks designed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe one metre problem, solved.\u003c\/strong\u003e Zena finishes at about 1m by 1m, exactly the size low hedges and path borders call for, with little trimming to hold it there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers with no off season.\u003c\/strong\u003e The small white blooms appear in flushes through the whole year, quietly feeding bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurvives everywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e From cool temperate frost to arid inland heat to front row coastal salt, the tolerance list covers every Australian climate zone we plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to an established look.\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick growing for a compact native, closing a border in its first full season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClips like box, grows like a native.\u003c\/strong\u003e Takes formal shaping and ball pruning while needing a fraction of the water exotic hedges want.\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 600mm apart for a continuous low hedge; a 6m path edge takes 10 or 11 plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its natural home is the cliff line, so exposed beachside beds that burn everything else suit it perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drifts on banks, verges and commercial style plantings stay even, dense and green with no irrigation once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Single plants clip into neat spheres for pots and formal beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Zena Coastal Rosemary in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the densest dome; light part shade is acceptable. It performs in every mainland climate zone, subtropical to arid to cool temperate, and shrugs off frost once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Anything that drains, including poor sand and gravel. On heavy clay, mound the bed slightly. Mulch with 50mm to 75mm, clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply weekly through the first summer, then rainfall is usually enough. A light native safe fertiliser in spring is all it wants; heavy feeding softens the shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light all over trim after each main flush, two or three times a year, keeps the dome tight for decades. Avoid cutting into old bare wood; little and often is the rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZena ships in hedge run formats, 140mm pots in packs of 10 and 200mm in packs of 6, plus single 300mm and 330mm plants for instant borders, with 250mm packs of 3 grown to order at times and shown as backorder (we confirm timing with you first). Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95,. Plants establish quickly with new growth in weeks during the warm 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=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eBrowse Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eMore coastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003ePlants for mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it related to kitchen rosemary?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, only by look. Coastal rosemary is an Australian native named for its similar foliage; it is not edible, but it is far tougher in a garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a low hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e600mm apart in a single row. The plants touch within a season and read as one clipped line by the second summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really flower all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn most gardens, yes, in repeating flushes rather than one big show, with the heaviest bloom from spring through autumn. Very cold winters pause it briefly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is Zena different from ordinary coastal rosemary?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize and neatness. The straight species runs to 1.5m or more and gets leggy; Zena was selected to stop near 1m with a naturally dense, rounded habit that needs far less correction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":49545447342399,"sku":"QLD","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":45842808996159,"sku":"QLD","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140126003519,"sku":null,"price":283.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140125970751,"sku":null,"price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":44938252255551,"sku":"QLD","price":207.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Zena-Coastal-Rosemary-Westringia-fruticosa-Zena.png?v=1766222591"},{"product_id":"pink-bloodwood-corymbia-intermedia","title":"Pink Bloodwood - Corymbia intermedia","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Bloodwood (\u003cem\u003eCorymbia intermedia\u003c\/em\u003e) is an eastern Australian native shade tree that reaches around 15m tall with a canopy about 8m across. It grows fast, carries heavy heads of cream white flowers that honeyeaters and native bees work through, and holds up in poor soil, salt air and humidity. For a paddock or a large block that needs real shade rather than decoration, this is a serious tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine shade, quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast growth and a broad 8m canopy mean useful shade in years rather than decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA wildlife tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream flowers feed honeyeaters, lorikeets and native bees, and the rough bark supports insects that in turn feed smaller birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough where it counts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor soil, drought, coastal salt and high humidity are all handled once the tree is established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA local native.\u003c\/strong\u003e Indigenous to eastern Australia, so it belongs in a native planting scheme rather than sitting awkwardly in one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade trees on large blocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it space. Allow at least 8m of clearance from the house, and keep it well away from pipes, paving and driveways, because the roots of a tree this size are not ones to plant near services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and shelter belts.\u003c\/strong\u003e A staggered double row filters wind across a paddock better than a solid line does, and the tree copes with the exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e On rural entrances it makes an imposing avenue, provided each tree has room to reach its full 8m width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Bloodwood in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, including coastal sites, and it takes light frost only, so hard frosting inland districts, the tablelands and cold southern gardens are outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Undemanding, including sandy and low fertility ground, provided water drains away. Dig a wide hole rather than a deep one, and mulch 75mm deep well clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers to send roots down, then it looks after itself. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring while it is young, and stop feeding once it is away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Formative pruning only, in the first few years, to establish a single leader and lift the canopy. Mature eucalypts should not be lopped, and work at height is a job for a qualified arborist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree sizes are grown: 200mm plants in packs of six, single 300mm plants, and advanced 45L trees. The smaller stock is young and slender, which is the better buy for a eucalypt, because it roots out faster and often overtakes an advanced tree within a few years. The 45L option is there when you want height from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide with delivery from $29.95, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Stake young trees loosely, if at all, so the trunk can flex and thicken. Be realistic about the litter a large eucalypt drops. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eChoosing canopy trees for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/corymbias\"\u003eBrowse the full corymbia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eCompare Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-shade-trees\"\u003eSee more fast growing shade trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it really get in a garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 15m tall and 8m wide in cultivation, which is a large tree by suburban standards. Plan for the mature size at planting rather than the size in the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe to plant near the house or pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The roots of a tree this size are not suited to planting near pipes or paving, so keep it well out on the block and leave generous clearance from any structure or service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast once the roots are established, particularly in warm humid districts with summer rain. Growth is slower through the first year while the root system develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140126069055,"sku":null,"price":143.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44938281648447,"sku":"QLD","price":157.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100347515199,"sku":null,"price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":44938281681215,"sku":"QLD","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Pink-Bloodwood-Corymbia-intermedia.jpg?v=1741858421"},{"product_id":"eyre-yate-gum-eucalyptus-seeana","title":"Eyre Yate Gum - Eucalyptus seeana","description":"\u003cp\u003eEyre Yate Gum (\u003cem\u003eEucalyptus seeana\u003c\/em\u003e) is a fast growing Australian native shade tree for properties with room to spare, reaching around 15m tall and 8m across. It carries a light, open canopy on a straight trunk, so shade beneath is dappled rather than dense and lawn keeps growing under it. White flowers bring honeyeaters and native bees in numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal shade within a few seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the quicker gums to put on height, so a bare paddock or new block feels settled far sooner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles wet ground and dry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established, yet comfortable where soil stays damp for days after heavy rain, which suits low lying corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds arrive with the flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar rich white blossom feeds honeyeaters, lorikeets and native bees through the warmer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat is not a problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes long hot spells without scorching or dropping its canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow 8m of clear space in every direction, its mature spread, and keep it well away from paving, pools and courtyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreak and shelter.\u003c\/strong\u003e On acreage, a staggered double row at 8m to 10m spacing filters wind rather than forming a solid wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Matched trees down a long drive read well at 10m apart, with lower limbs lifted above vehicle height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Eyre Yate Gum in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens sit outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy. It grows on clay, loam and sand, copes with ground that stays wet after rain, and needs no soil improvement. Mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers to drive roots down, then rely on rainfall. A light native fertiliser in spring for the first few years is plenty. Heavy feeding only produces soft growth that snaps in wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove competing leaders early so the tree builds one strong trunk, then lift the lower branches gradually. Beyond that, leave it alone. Gums resent hard pruning of mature limbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold in a single size, a 300mm pot, holding a young single stemmed tree around waist to chest height. Trees bought at this age establish faster than advanced stock and usually overtake it, so it is the sensible way to buy a gum.\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 in the first month, then strong growth through the first warm season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse the Australian native tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-shade-trees\"\u003eCompare fast growing shade trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trees-to-plant-in-farm-paddocks-for-shade\"\u003eChoosing shade trees for paddocks and acreage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003ePlants suited to windbreaks and shelterbelts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith water through the first two summers, one to two metres of height a year is normal early on. Growth slows as the crown widens and energy goes into trunk and limbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it too big for a suburban backyard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most blocks, yes. At 15m tall and 8m wide it wants open lawn, a wide verge or acreage, not a courtyard or a narrow side boundary. Measure the space before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. Young trees are the most vulnerable, so in districts that get more than the occasional white morning, choose a hardier species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it drop a lot of litter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike most gums it sheds bark, leaves and spent flowers, heaviest through late spring and summer. Plan for that near pools and gutters, or site it where litter can stay on mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44938342007103,"sku":"QLD","price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100348727615,"sku":null,"price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Eyre-Yate-Gum-Eucalyptus-seeana.jpg?v=1741858425"},{"product_id":"southern-silky-oak-tree-grevillea-robusta","title":"Southern Silky Oak Tree - Grevillea robusta","description":"\u003cp\u003eSouthern Silky Oak (\u003cem\u003eGrevillea robusta\u003c\/em\u003e) is the fastest way to put real shade over an acreage block or a wide suburban yard. In a garden it makes about 15m tall and 8m wide over ten to fifteen years, with ferny grey green foliage and, from late spring, golden orange toothbrush flowers along the upper branches. It is the largest grevillea in cultivation, and it earns its space through sheer speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast, genuine shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Few natives put on canopy this quickly. With water in the first two years it can add well over a metre of height a season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA honeyeater magnet.\u003c\/strong\u003e The orange flower combs are heavy with nectar and pull in lorikeets, honeyeaters and native bees for weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once it is away.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and untroubled by poor soil, so it copes on hard clay and thin sand alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine textured foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The divided leaves cast dappled light rather than dense shade, so grass still grows beneath it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree for larger blocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it 8m of clear width and at least that much from the house. Planting it in a small courtyard is the most common mistake made with this tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Space trees 8m to 10m apart. At that spacing the crowns meet overhead in about eight years without the trunks competing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 5m apart in a row, or stagger two rows, to filter wind across an open paddock rather than block it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Southern Silky Oak in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and tolerates light frost only, so cold inland and southern districts with hard winter frost will damage young trees. Site it clear of powerlines from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy. It grows on poor, shallow and compacted ground where other trees stall, and prefers soil that drains rather than one that stays wet. Work compost through the backfill on heavy clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers to build a deep root system, then taper right off. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring only. Rich feeding produces soft, brittle growth that snaps in wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Formative pruning matters here. In the first three years remove competing leaders and lift the lower branches gradually to build a strong single trunk, while the cuts are still small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: 300mm and 400mm pots, and advanced 45L and 100L stock. The 300mm and 400mm trees arrive as young whips, well under head height, and are the value option given how fast this species grows. The 45L and 100L sizes come with a formed trunk and a season or two of head start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Some leaf drop in transit is normal. Expect strong new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather, and first flowering at around five to seven years. 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\/grevilleas\"\u003eBrowse the full grevillea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trees-for-lining-driveways-in-australia-top-choices\"\u003eChoosing trees for a driveway or avenue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-shade-trees\"\u003eCompare fast growing shade trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003eTrees and shrubs for windbreaks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Southern Silky Oak grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuickly. With water through the first two summers, expect well over a metre of height a year while it is young, slowing as it approaches 15m. Growth is slower in cooler warm temperate gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it too big for a suburban backyard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most standard blocks, yes. At roughly 15m tall and 8m wide it needs a large yard, a rural block or a verge. In a small garden choose a compact grevillea instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it drop a lot of litter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt sheds fine leaf material steadily and drops spent flowers after the spring flush. That is easy to live with over a lawn, less so directly above a pool or gutters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100350660927,"sku":null,"price":185.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100350529855,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100350595391,"sku":null,"price":281.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140126527807,"sku":null,"price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100350562623,"sku":null,"price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140126560575,"sku":null,"price":305.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100350431551,"sku":null,"price":231.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":45714841633087,"sku":"QLD","price":272.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140126495039,"sku":null,"price":697.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100350464319,"sku":null,"price":1375.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100350497087,"sku":null,"price":2392.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Southern-Silky-Oak-Tree-Grevillea-robusta_c72584b4.jpg?v=1742472760"},{"product_id":"pink-cascade-tea-tree-leptospermum-pink-cascade","title":"Pink Cascade Tea Tree - Leptospermum 'Pink Cascade'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Cascade Tea Tree (\u003cem\u003eLeptospermum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pink Cascade') is a weeping Australian native that grows about 1.5m tall and spreads to 2.5m, built to spill. In spring the arching branches are lined with soft pink flowers, and for the rest of the year the fine weeping foliage does the work, draping over retaining walls, banks and rockery edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA true weeper.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cascading habit is natural, not trained, so it drapes over walls and slopes from its first season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink spring flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Massed small blooms along every stem feed bees, butterflies and nectar loving birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant once established and untroubled by poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy by the sea.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt laden coastal wind that burns softer plants leaves it unmarked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e One light trim a year is the entire program.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it at the top of a wall or on an embankment and let the branches pour over the edge. It holds ground on dry banks that are awkward to mow or weed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart for a flowing massed display that reads as one continuous drift once the plants knit together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tucks around boulders and takes frontline salt wind, softening hard landscaping without hiding it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Cascade Tea Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings the heaviest flowering. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean climates and is frost hardy, so most of southern Australia is comfortable territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil is the only real request. Sandy, rocky and poor soils are all acceptable, and there is no need to enrich the planting hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once a week through the first summer, then leave it to the weather in most gardens. A light application of low phosphorus native fertiliser in spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly after flowering to keep the mound dense, staying within the leafy growth. Like most tea trees it is slow to reshoot from bare wood, so little and often beats one hard cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink Cascade is sold as tube stock and in 140mm packs of 10 and 200mm packs of 6, sized for mass planting projects. Tubes are small on arrival but establish quickly and catch up fast; the 140mm and 200mm plants arrive already mounding and weeping. All sizes travel well, and you can expect them to settle in within a few weeks in the warm months, flowering by their first or second spring. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse all Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003eMore plants for retaining walls\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-native-australian-garden-to-attract-wildlife\"\u003eDesigning a native garden that attracts wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far will it hang over a wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe branches weep to ground level, so on a low wall expect the face to be curtained. Allow for the full 2.5m spread when you position each plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat spacing should I use for mass planting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 1.5m apart. The mounds meet within a couple of seasons and flow together into a single cascading bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it frost hardy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Established plants handle frosty winters in cool temperate gardens without protection. Young plants appreciate some shelter through their first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow hard can I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim as often as you like within the foliage, but avoid cutting back into bare leafless wood, which tea trees are slow to regrow from. An annual light trim after flowering is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44942990868799,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140126658879,"sku":null,"price":201.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140126691647,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Pink-Cascade-Tea-Tree-Leptospermum-Pink-Cascade.png?v=1766222596"},{"product_id":"yellow-tea-tree-leptospermum-polygalifolium","title":"Yellow Tea Tree - Leptospermum polygalifolium","description":"\u003cp\u003eYellow Tea Tree (\u003cem\u003eLeptospermum polygalifolium\u003c\/em\u003e) is the low fuss native screen for gardens with poor soil and plenty of exposure. It reaches about 3m tall and 2.5m wide, with fine arching foliage and a heavy spring flowering that bees work from dawn. Despite the common name the flowers open white to cream rather than yellow, and they cover the plant thickly enough to change the look of a whole boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA screen at a useful height.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 3m by 2.5m untrimmed, which clears a standard fence without shading the house or the neighbouring garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees and birds arrive with the flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spring flush is one of the heaviest of any native shrub, and honeyeaters work it alongside the bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoor soil suits it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin, gravelly and sandy ground is where it grows naturally, so it needs no soil rebuild and no regular feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough where it counts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant once established, and salt tolerant enough for a coastal boundary. The fine foliage moves in wind rather than fighting it.\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 screen. The canopies meet in two to three seasons at that spacing, and one trim a year holds the finished height anywhere between 2m and 3m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and coastal boundaries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A staggered double row at 1m spacing filters wind rather than blocking it, which is what an exposed block needs. Salt spray does not burn the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Left unpruned it develops a loose arching shape with papery bark on older stems, so it stands on its own in a native bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Yellow Tea Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest growth and heaviest flowering; part shade thins it noticeably. It is frost hardy and suits warm temperate, cool temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens. The humid wet tropics and the arid inland are outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy, gravelly or poor soil is ideal, and slightly acidic ground suits it best. Drainage is the one requirement, so on heavy clay plant on a raised mound with coarse compost worked through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. Feed lightly with a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring, or not at all on reasonable soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from the day you plant, then trim straight after flowering each year. Like most tea trees it is reluctant to reshoot from thick bare wood, so avoid hard cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in three sizes: 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six and 250mm in packs of three, with the 250mm on backorder at times. The 140mm packs are the value choice for a long boundary, while the 200mm and 250mm plants arrive already branched and give a visible screen a season sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine leaved natives can drop a little foliage in transit, which is normal, and new growth follows within four to six weeks in warm conditions. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to plant and trim a hedge that stays sharp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse the wider Australian native range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003ePlants that bring bees and butterflies into the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the flowers actually yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. They open white to cream, and the common name comes from the plant rather than the petals. The flowering is heavy enough that the whole shrub reads as pale cream for several weeks in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. Tighter spacing does not close the screen faster and makes the base harder to keep furnished, while wider spacing leaves gaps at eye height for several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it lower than 3m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. One trim a year straight after flowering holds it comfortably at 2m. Cut into the soft outer growth only, because tea trees rarely reshoot from thick bare wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44943000076607,"sku":"QLD","price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140126724415,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":50438052479295,"sku":"QLD","price":182.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Yellow-Tea-Tree-Leptospermum-polygalifolium.jpg?v=1741858448"},{"product_id":"lollipops-hibiscus-hibiscus-lollipops","title":"Lollipops Hibiscus - Hibiscus 'Lollipops'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLollipops Hibiscus (\u003cem\u003eHibiscus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lollipops') is a dwarf hibiscus that holds at roughly 1m tall and 1m wide, which brings hibiscus flowers down to border height instead of fence height. It is deciduous and frost hardy, so unlike the tropical hibiscus most people picture, it grows in cool temperate gardens as well as warm ones. Pink to red flowers open in flushes 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\u003eHibiscus flowers on a plant you can reach.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 1m by 1m it fits a border, a small courtyard or a pot, where a standard hibiscus would swamp all three.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy, which most hibiscus are not.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, so southern gardeners can plant it in the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles damp ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet feet tolerant, so it sits happily in a low spot or a bed that drains slowly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinators and birds work it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Open flowers pull in bees and butterflies, and nectar birds follow.\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 800mm apart, based on the 1m mature width, for a continuous flowering band along a path or the front of a bed. At that spacing the plants touch without shading each other out at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm to 500mm container is plenty, and a pot lets you move it out of the way while it is bare in winter. In a bed, use it as seasonal colour among evergreen foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lollipops Hibiscus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, and the more the better, because flowering drops away in shade. It grows across subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens and is frost hardy once established. In colder districts it drops its leaves early and shoots again in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy. Enrich the bed with compost at planting and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the crown. It tolerates soil that holds moisture, so heavy beds that defeat other flowering shrubs work here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in dry spells. Feed a complete fertiliser in early spring and again in early summer. A potassium rich food supports flowering, while heavy nitrogen gives you leaves instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the plant back by about a third in late winter, before new growth appears. Flowers form on the current season's growth, so that single cut keeps the display coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in two sizes: tube stock and 45L. Tube stock is a young plant, cheap enough to plant a whole border, and it reaches full size within about two seasons. The 45L is a large established plant, the size to choose for a single feature position rather than a run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is deciduous, a plant delivered in the cooler months may arrive with few leaves or none. That is dormancy, not a dead plant, and new growth appears as the soil warms. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/hibiscus-care-guide\"\u003eHow to grow and care for hibiscus in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003eBrowse plants suited to small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/popsicle-hibiscus-hibiscus-lollipops-x-hibiscus-brucei-popsicle\"\u003ePopsicle Hibiscus\u003c\/a\u003e, a hybrid raised from this plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/border-brilliance-low-growing-plant-ideas\"\u003eIdeas for low growing border plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it lost its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is deciduous, so it drops its foliage in the cooler months and reshoots from the base in spring. Resist the urge to dig it out over winter, and hold off the hard prune until late winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it the same as a tropical hibiscus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Tropical hibiscus are evergreen and frost tender, while this one is deciduous and frost hardy, which is why it grows in cool temperate gardens where the tropical types will not survive a winter outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it along a border?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 800mm apart. That matches its 1m spread, closes into a continuous band within two seasons, and keeps enough air between plants to avoid bare stems low down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":48414902255935,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100362621247,"sku":null,"price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100362654015,"sku":null,"price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":44956374040895,"sku":"QLD","price":459.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Lollipops-Hibiscus-Hibiscus-Lollipops.png?v=1766222630"},{"product_id":"weeping-tea-tree-leptospermum-madidum","title":"Weeping Tea Tree - Leptospermum madidum","description":"\u003cp\u003eWeeping Tea Tree (\u003cem\u003eLeptospermum madidum\u003c\/em\u003e) is the tree to plant when you want movement rather than mass. It reaches about 5m tall and 3m wide, hanging fine blue green foliage from branches that arch over and fall, above a trunk of pale papery bark. It is a fast growing northern Australian native, so heat, humidity and long dry spells are normal conditions, not a stress test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA genuine weeping habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The branches really do cascade, so the tree moves in the slightest breeze instead of standing still like most small natives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast, but it knows where to stop.\u003c\/strong\u003e It puts on height quickly, then settles at around 5m: a manageable ceiling for a suburban block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine leaves, easy poolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrow foliage is light and there is no heavy fruit drop, so it suits planting near paving and water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBark worth looking at.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale papery bark peels in layers, keeping the trunk interesting through winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt feeds the garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small white flowers bring in birds, 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\u003eFeature planting in a small garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 5m by 3m it fits where a eucalypt never could, so one tree can carry a courtyard. Allow 3m of width and let the skirt hang low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoft screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart in a row for a screen that filters a view instead of walling it off. It reads as a green curtain, which suits a boundary you want softened rather than sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and driveways.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine foliage and light litter suit pool paving, and a matched row along a driveway at 2m spacing is one of its best uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Weeping Tea Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun builds the densest crown; part shade is tolerated but the weeping effect weakens. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid or semi arid gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold tablelands and hard frosting southern districts are a real limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates poor soil and is not fussy about type, but it does want drainage. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound. Mulch 75mm deep, kept back from the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off: it is genuinely drought tolerant once established. A controlled release low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune while young to build the framework and set the height of the head. Avoid cutting into bare old wood, because tea trees are reluctant to reshoot from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in tube, 140mm and 200mm multi packs, 300mm pots, and 45L and 100L sizes. The small packs are the value choice for an avenue or a long screen: young plants that establish fast and catch up within a season or two. The 45L and 100L plants arrive with real height and the weeping head already formed.\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, then new growth within about 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\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse more Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eCompare feature trees for smaller gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a new garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eWater wise plants for dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuickly. With water through the first two summers it reads as a tree rather than a shrub within about three years, then slows as it nears its mature 5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. The odd white morning in a warm temperate garden is fine once established, but repeated hard frost will damage it. Cool inland and southern gardens should treat it as marginal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it below 5m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, within reason. Regular tip pruning through the early years holds it near 3m to 4m and thickens the crown at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643517632831,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140128624959,"sku":null,"price":201.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140128657727,"sku":null,"price":216.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100362785087,"sku":null,"price":226.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140128592191,"sku":null,"price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44956389015871,"sku":"QLD","price":387.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":48414516969791,"sku":"QLD","price":935.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100362752319,"sku":null,"price":1787.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Weeping-Tea-Tree-Leptospermum-madidum_039a374a.png?v=1766222646"},{"product_id":"sea-of-purple-hardenbergia-hardenbergia-violacea-sea-of-purple","title":"Sea of Purple Hardenbergia - Hardenbergia violacea 'Sea of Purple'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSea of Purple Hardenbergia (\u003cem\u003eHardenbergia violacea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sea of Purple') does two jobs from one plant: left on flat ground it scrambles into a groundcover about 2m across, and given wires or a trellis it climbs to about 2m instead. Either way, through late winter and early spring it disappears under sprays of small purple pea flowers, at the point in the year when most Australian gardens have nothing going on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple when the garden is empty.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowering runs through late winter into early spring, weeks ahead of the main spring show.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover or climber, your choice.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let it run and it covers ground; give it a support and it climbs to around 2m. Same plant, two different uses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt tolerant and happy in poor soil, so it holds banks and verges that defeat softer plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast cover, and food for bees.\u003c\/strong\u003e It fills its space in a season or two, which matters on a slope, and the late winter pea flowers are a genuine early food source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for full groundcover. Ten plants at that spacing cover roughly 10 square metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set it along the top of a wall at the same 1m spacing and let it spill over the face. On a bank the scrambling stems and fibrous roots hold surface soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a fence or trellis it gives a light screen to about 2m, or a small frame in a 400mm pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing hardenbergia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering, and it grows in part shade with a lighter display. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens and is frost hardy once established. The wet tropics are the honest exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above all else. Poor, sandy and gravelly soils are fine, and a lean site flowers better than a rich one. On clay, mound the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water weekly through the first summer, then it needs very little in most districts. Feed sparingly, and only with a low phosphorus native fertiliser. As a legume it fixes its own nitrogen, so heavy feeding gives leaf and almost no flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear it back by about a third straight after flowering finishes in spring. This is not optional: an unpruned plant goes woody and bare through the middle while the growth runs to the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in two sizes, both sold as packs: 140mm in packs of ten and 200mm in packs of six. Ten 140mm plants at 1m spacing cover about 10 square metres of bank or bed, and six 200mm plants cover about 6 square metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants arrive as young trailing stems rather than a finished mat. Spread the stems out at planting and peg them down for faster ground contact. Expect roots to take hold in four to six weeks in warm weather. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eCompare the full groundcover plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-plants-for-ground-cover-a-guide-to-greenery\"\u003eA guide to choosing plants for ground cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse more Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003ePlants for retaining walls and slopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for groundcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart. That closes into continuous cover within two seasons on a well watered site. On a dry exposed bank where growth is slower, 80cm is a reasonable adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a climber or a groundcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth, and what you give it decides. Nothing to climb and it scrambles as a groundcover; wires or a trellis and it twines to around 2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I stop it going woody in the middle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShear it by about a third every year immediately after flowering, while there is still leafy growth on the stems you cut. Skip it for a few years and you get bare woody centres that will not regrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140130230591,"sku":null,"price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44960228049215,"sku":"QLD","price":317.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Sea-of-Purple-Hardenbergia-Hardenbergia-violacea-Sea-of-Purple_fa0c42b1.jpg?v=1768455367"},{"product_id":"white-out-hardenbergia-hardenbergia-violacea-white-out","title":"White Out Hardenbergia - Hardenbergia violacea 'White Out'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Out Hardenbergia is the white flowered form of the native purple coral pea, for covering a fence, bank or retaining wall fast and cheaply. \u003cem\u003eHardenbergia violacea\u003c\/em\u003e 'White Out' twines to about 2m on a support, or scrambles 2m across the ground without one, then smothers itself in pure white pea flowers in late winter and early spring when little else is out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers when nothing else does.\u003c\/strong\u003e The white reads cleanly against the dark glossy leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimber or groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Twines to 2m on wires or a trellis, or runs flat across a slope with nothing to climb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast and cheap coverage.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bare fence or bank covers over in a season or two, and multi-plant packs make a large area affordable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA hardy Australian native.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt tolerant and unbothered by poor soil, so difficult sites are its natural territory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes, walls and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a staggered grid rather than rows. Stems root where they touch damp soil, so the planting binds a slope as it covers it, with complete cover in two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening a fence.\u003c\/strong\u003e On wires or mesh it softens a steel or pool fence to about 2m, without the weight or root problems of a woody climber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing White Out Hardenbergia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, though sun gives far heavier flowering. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens and is frost hardy once established. In humid tropical gardens the wet season is the limiting factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, and deliberately poor. It is a legume that fixes its own nitrogen, so rich soil gives lush growth and few flowers. Sand, gravel and thin clay all work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only in long dry spells. Feed a low phosphorus native fertiliser once in early spring; standard garden fertilisers can damage native legumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim straight after flowering, by up to a third, to keep it dense and stop the base going woody. It reshoots from old wood, so a neglected plant can be cut back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree sizes are grown: 140mm pots in packs of ten, 200mm pots in packs of six, and single 300mm plants. Ten 140mm plants at 1m spacing cover ten metres of bank or fence. The 200mm plants are a season ahead, and the 300mm plants are usually already twining, which suits a pot or a feature position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClimbing growth is soft, so plants travel with stems tied and may arrive tangled. Untie them, plant within a few days and tie the leaders to their support. Expect cover from the second season and full flowering the winter after planting. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-plants-to-soften-fences-and-retaining-walls\"\u003eSoftening fences and retaining walls with planting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse the full climber range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003ePlants for retaining walls and slopes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eAustralian natives\u003c\/a\u003e with the same low phosphorus needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a climber or a groundcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth. With wires, mesh or a trellis it twines to around 2m; with nothing to climb it scrambles flat and spreads about 2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate winter through early spring, typically August into September in southern Australia and a little earlier in the subtropics. The display lasts about six weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is mine growing well but not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually too much shade or too much fertiliser. It needs sun for a heavy display, and as a legume it resents phosphorus, which drives leaf growth at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":50438197739839,"sku":"QLD","price":230.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":50438197772607,"sku":"QLD","price":244.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44964959027519,"sku":"QLD","price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/White-Out-Hardenbergia-Hardenbergia-violacea-White-Out.jpg?v=1741858577"},{"product_id":"macadamia-nut-tree-macadamia-integrifolia","title":"Macadamia Nut Tree - Macadamia integrifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Macadamia Nut Tree (\u003cem\u003eMacadamia integrifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is Australia's only native food crop to become a global commodity, and it is a better garden tree than its reputation suggests. It grows to around 8m tall and 6m or more wide, holding dense evergreen foliage from low down, so it works as a shade tree and a screen while it earns its keep. Cream racemes hang through spring, then the nuts drop in autumn and winter, ready to pick up off the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA crop you actually use.\u003c\/strong\u003e A mature tree drops tens of kilograms a year, and they store in the shell for months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal shade, not dappled.\u003c\/strong\u003e A dense canopy over 6m of spread gives usable shade on a lawn, held through winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian native.\u003c\/strong\u003e Indigenous to the rainforest margins of eastern Australia, so it is adapted to our conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds birds and bees.\u003c\/strong\u003e The long spring racemes are a serious nectar source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWind and humidity tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tough leathery leaves cope with a humid summer that marks softer foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e The main use in a home garden. Site it at least 5m from the house and paving, and allow the full 6m spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen on a large block or rural entrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and edible gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a tall screen on acreage, plant 5m to 6m apart: closer and the trees compete and crop poorly. In a mixed edible garden it belongs at the back, clear of the citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Macadamia Nut Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest crop, with shelter from wind while young. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens along the eastern seaboard and similar coastal climates. It handles light frost only, and young trees are the most vulnerable, so cold inland districts are not a good match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, free draining and slightly acidic is ideal, and it will not tolerate waterlogging. On clay, plant on a raised mound and mulch 75mm deep to the drip line, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, then weekly in dry spells, with consistent water through flowering and nut fill. Macadamias are sensitive to high phosphorus, so use a native fertiliser in early spring and after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in the first three years to a single leader, then only to remove dead or crossing wood. Note that macadamia nuts are toxic to dogs, so pick up fallen nuts promptly if you have a dog that scavenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied in 5L and 400mm sizes, both grafted or selected stock rather than seedlings, which matters: seedlings can take a decade to bear and vary in quality. Expect a young tree of roughly 600mm to 1m. Nut production begins from year four to six and reaches full yield around year ten.\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. Stake young trees loosely for the first year in exposed positions, and expect steady growth once the roots move out. Every tree carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full fruit and nut tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eExplore Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lemon-tree-care-guide\"\u003eGrowing and feeding edible trees at home\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eCompare shade trees for large gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it produces nuts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually four to six years for grafted stock, with a small crop first and a meaningful one a couple of seasons later. Full production arrives around year ten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need two trees for pollination?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single tree will set nuts, but cross pollination between two varieties lifts the yield noticeably. If you have room, plant a second tree about 6m away and expect a better crop from both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen and how do I harvest?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not pick from the tree. Mature nuts drop through autumn and winter, so collect them off the ground every week or two, husk them promptly and dry them in the shell before cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100392505663,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100392472895,"sku":null,"price":277.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100392374591,"sku":null,"price":304.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100392440127,"sku":null,"price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":45543776256319,"sku":"QLD","price":418.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5L","offer_id":49546215915839,"sku":"QLD","price":164.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100392538431,"sku":null,"price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100392341823,"sku":null,"price":495.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100392276287,"sku":null,"price":602.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100392571199,"sku":null,"price":1966.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100392309055,"sku":null,"price":2832.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Macadamia-Nut-Tree-Macadamia-integrifolia.jpg?v=1741858674"},{"product_id":"cootamundra-wattle-acacia-baileyana","title":"Cootamundra Wattle - Acacia baileyana","description":"\u003cp\u003eCootamundra Wattle (\u003cem\u003eAcacia baileyana\u003c\/em\u003e) is the wattle people picture when they think of winter in southern Australia: a broad, open crowned tree to about 6m tall and 5m wide, carrying feathery silver blue foliage all year and then covering itself in fragrant golden flower through late winter. It grows fast, flowers young and asks almost nothing of the soil. It is also short lived and has a weed history outside its home range, and both are worth understanding before you plant one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver blue foliage every day of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers are the event, but the fine ferny grey foliage is what makes it useful as contrast against green gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour when nothing else is working.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy golden flowering through the coldest, greyest weeks of the year, with a soft honey scent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast, and quick to flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e It usually flowers within two to three years of planting, unusually quick for a tree this size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, wind tolerant and happy in poor soil, so it suits cold inland districts, Mediterranean climates and dry country where the choice is limited.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA magnet for wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers bring bees and native pollinators in numbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast informal screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart for a screen that closes in a few years. The canopy is open rather than solid, so it filters a view rather than blocking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and rural boundaries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A staggered row at 3m spacing takes the sting out of wind on an exposed paddock edge, and it establishes on ground too poor for most trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and shade planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree in a lawn gives light dappled shade, and in flower it holds the whole garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cootamundra Wattle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid to semi arid gardens, and it is properly frost hardy, so the tablelands, inland districts and southern gardens all work. It is not a plant for tropical and subtropical humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor soil is fine. Drainage is not optional. Wattles resent wet feet, so avoid low spots and heavy clay, and plant on a raised mound if you have no choice.\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. Do not use standard garden fertiliser. Like most wattles it is sensitive to phosphorus, so choose a native specific low phosphorus product in early spring, or nothing at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and lifespan.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly after flowering to keep the crown compact and reduce seed set. Never cut into bare old wood, because it does not reliably reshoot. Expect 15 to 30 years, which is normal for the species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 200mm packs of six, 250mm packs of three and 25L. The smaller sizes are the ones to buy for a screen or windbreak, because young wattles establish faster than advanced stock and generally overtake it within two seasons. The 25L suits a single feature tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse the full Australian native range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eCompare native trees for screening and shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003eFeature trees for a focal point\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/coast-banksia-banksia-integrifolia\"\u003eCoast Banksia, a longer lived native\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does it live?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually 15 to 30 years, which is short for a tree. Plant it where you want fast results, and pair it with something longer lived that can take over later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a weed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn its home range around Cootamundra it is a local native. Outside that range it has naturalised widely and is listed as an environmental weed in several states. Avoid planting where seed can escape into bushland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in the tropics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well. It is built for cooler, drier southern conditions. In humid gardens it tends to be short lived and struggles with fungal disease, so choose a wattle suited to your local climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100392767807,"sku":null,"price":212.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140134752575,"sku":null,"price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140134719807,"sku":null,"price":230.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100392735039,"sku":null,"price":283.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100392669503,"sku":null,"price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100392800575,"sku":null,"price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":45714030788927,"sku":"QLD","price":157.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100392702271,"sku":null,"price":321.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Cootamundra-Wattle-Acacia-baileyana.jpg?v=1741858675"},{"product_id":"golden-wattle-acacia-pycnantha","title":"Golden Wattle - Acacia pycnantha","description":"\u003cp\u003eGolden Wattle (\u003cem\u003eAcacia pycnantha\u003c\/em\u003e) is Australia's floral emblem and one of the quickest ways to put height, shade and winter colour into a bare garden. It reaches about 6m tall and 4m wide, and through late winter and early spring it carries dense, fragrant golden flower heads that read from the far end of the street. It grows on poor ground and shrugs off frost, drought and wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast height where you need it.\u003c\/strong\u003e A young plant puts on roughly a metre a year early on, so a bare boundary feels private in three years rather than ten.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour in the coldest months.\u003c\/strong\u003e The golden heads open when little else is doing anything, and they carry a soft honey scent on a warm winter day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough on difficult ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, wind tolerant and comfortable in poor soil, so it suits rural blocks and unimproved fill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt feeds birds and bees.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers draw native bees and butterflies, and the canopy gives small birds cover in an open garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast screening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart in a single row. Closer than that and the lower branches shade each other out, leaving bare legs at eye level after a few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and rural boundaries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A double staggered row at 3m spacing filters wind instead of blocking it, which is what an exposed paddock edge needs. Solid barriers create turbulence on the sheltered side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade and revegetation.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen gives a light canopy within about five years, and because wattles fix nitrogen a block at 3m centres suits a stripped site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Golden Wattle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always. This is a plant of warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid to semi-arid gardens, and it is genuinely frost hardy. It is not the pick for the wet tropics or humid coastal Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy, gravelly and shallow soils suit it, and drainage is the only real requirement, so on clay plant on a raised mound. Avoid high phosphorus fertiliser, which damages wattle roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Weekly deep watering through the first summer, then rain will usually do. If the leaves pale, use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring at half rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from the first year to build a stronger, shorter trunk, and prune straight after flowering. Wattles do not reliably reshoot from bare old wood, so take small amounts often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Wattle is grown in six sizes: tube, 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and single 300mm and 400mm plants. Because wattles resent root disturbance, a tube often overtakes a larger plant within three years, which makes tubes and 140mm packs the value choice for a windbreak.\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 quiet first month, then strong growth through the first warm season, all 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-native-plants-with-yellow-flowers-for-your-garden\"\u003eNative plants with yellow flowers for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full Australian native tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003eCompare plants suited to windbreaks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-shade-trees\"\u003eFast growing shade trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Golden Wattle grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround a metre a year for the first few seasons in a sunny, well drained spot, slowing as it nears its mature 6m. Growth is slower in cold districts and on heavy clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long will it live?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWattles are short lived by tree standards, commonly fifteen to thirty years. Use it as the fast layer while slower, longer lived trees establish behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots lift paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe root system is shallow and spreading, so keep it at least 4m from paths, slabs and service lines. It suits open lawn and boundaries better than a tight courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51638984769855,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140134883647,"sku":null,"price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140134785343,"sku":null,"price":199.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140134850879,"sku":null,"price":324.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140134818111,"sku":null,"price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":51651954639167,"sku":"QLD","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Golden-Wattle-Acacia-pycnantha_73b41969.jpg?v=1766222736"},{"product_id":"longleaf-westringia-westringia-longifolia","title":"Longleaf Westringia - Westringia longifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eLongleaf Westringia (\u003cem\u003eWestringia longifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is the native hedging shrub to reach for when you want a clipped formal line without the fuss of an exotic. It grows to about 2m tall and 1.8m wide, with narrow deep green leaves and small white flowers over a long season. Planted a metre apart it knits into a fine textured hedge, and it holds that shape on poor soil with 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 clips beautifully.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small leaves and dense low branching mean shearing reads as a clean green surface, so hedges, balls and low topiary all work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, frost hardy and happy in poor soil, so it needs no enriched bed and no permanent watering roster once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for exposed coastal blocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wind tolerant, which is why it holds its colour where softer hedging plants brown off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, and the bees notice.\u003c\/strong\u003e White flowers feed native bees and butterflies without dropping fruit or mess onto paving.\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. At that spacing the plants meet cleanly and you can hold the hedge anywhere between waist height and the full 2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wind tolerance make it a sensible seaside choice, as a clipped path edge or a low informal boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Single plants shape into balls and cones readily. For a massed native bed keep the same 1m spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Longleaf Westringia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the tightest growth and the most flower. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and it is frost hardy once established, so cold southern districts are no obstacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters more than fertility. It is content in sandy and poor soils, and on heavy clay it should go onto a raised mound with compost worked through. Mulch 75mm deep, kept off the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak once a week through the first summer, then water only in long dry spells. One feed of low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring is plenty, because rich feeding produces soft growth that flops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly and often rather than hard and rarely: shear after the spring flush and again in late summer. Avoid cutting into bare old wood, since westringias are slow to reshoot from it and a gap takes a season to fill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold in one hedging format, a pack of ten 140mm plants. They arrive young and already branching, which is the stage that establishes fastest. Ten plants at 1m spacing covers a 10m run, so measure the line before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a quiet three to four weeks after planting while roots move out, then obvious growth through the first warm season and a closed hedge by the second. Plants are delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/westringia-care-guide\"\u003eThe complete westringia care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the range in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eAustralian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeigh up the alternatives in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003ehedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee what else takes salt spray in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003ecoastal and salt tolerant 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 for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. Planting tighter wastes stock and makes watering harder without closing the hedge any sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow low can I keep it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComfortably down to about 60cm with two or three trims a year. Start shaping in the first season rather than letting it reach full height first, because regular light trimming builds the density a low hedge needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it fast growing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is one of the quicker native hedging shrubs, especially in its first two seasons with regular water. Growth slows near its mature 2m, which makes it easy to hold at a set height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is frost hardy and grows well in cool temperate gardens. Young plants appreciate a little shelter through their first winter, but established plants need no protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":45714569593151,"sku":"QLD","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100393390399,"sku":null,"price":235.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100393357631,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Longleaf-Westringia-Westringia-longifolia.jpg?v=1741858681"},{"product_id":"hot-lips-sage-salvia-microphylla-hot-lips","title":"Hot Lips Sage - Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips'","description":"\u003cp\u003eHot Lips Sage (\u003cem\u003eSalvia microphylla\u003c\/em\u003e 'Hot Lips') flowers for most of the year and changes colour while it does it. The plant makes a soft rounded bush about 1m tall and 1m wide, covered in small two lipped blooms that can be pure red, pure white, or red and white on the same stem depending on the temperature. Brush past it and the foliage releases a clean blackcurrant and mint scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA flowering season that does not quit.\u003c\/strong\u003e It blooms from spring through summer and well into autumn, and in mild gardens it barely stops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that shifts with the weather.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool weather pushes the flowers white, heat turns them red, and the weeks between give the bicolour that earned the name.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds, bees and butterflies.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters work the tubular flowers and pollinators cover it on a warm morning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast, forgiving and aromatic.\u003c\/strong\u003e It reaches full size in a season or two, tolerates drought and heat once established, and smells good when brushed.\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 80cm apart for a full, informal drift. At that spacing the bushes merge into a continuous band of flower without shading each other into bare stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant is enough to carry a courtyard bed. Its loose shape suits cottage and native style plantings, and it sits comfortably in front of taller shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider suits a sunny balcony, with more water and a harder winter cutback to stay compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Hot Lips Sage in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, with at least six hours a day. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. It is frost hardy: in cold southern and inland districts the top growth dies back over winter and reshoots from the base in spring, so do not assume you have lost it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above all else. It copes with average garden soil but will not survive a wet, heavy spot. On clay, plant on a mound with compost and coarse sand through the backfill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then only in long dry spells. A light feed of complete fertiliser in early spring is plenty; too much gives leaf at the expense of flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the one job that matters. Cut the whole plant back by about half in late winter, and shear off spent flowering stems through the season. Without that annual cut it goes woody and open at the base within two or three years.\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. That pack suits its main use: ten plants at 80cm centres cover about seven metres of border. Each arrives as a young bush, often carrying a few flowers, and reaches full size within two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalvias are soft stemmed, so expect some wilting or a bent stem after transit. Water on arrival, keep them sheltered for a couple of days and they recover quickly. 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\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003ebee and butterfly plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead about \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\u003eCompare the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eflowering plant range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind companions among \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003eplants for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are my flowers all red, or all white?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature. Cool weather produces white flowers, hot weather produces red, and the classic bicolour appears in between. The same plant will do all three across a single year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEighty centimetres apart for a border or mass planting. Each bush spreads to about a metre, so that spacing lets them knit together while keeping air moving through the middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it die in frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is frost hardy, but in cold gardens the top growth is knocked back and it behaves as a herbaceous perennial. Leave the dead stems over winter for protection, then cut them off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":45715000033599,"sku":"QLD","price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100393881919,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Hot-Lips-Sage-Salvia-microphylla-Hot-Lips.jpg?v=1741858694"}],"url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/native-bee-plants.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}