{"title":"Ornamental Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrnamental shrubs are the working middle layer of a garden, the plants between lawn and canopy that carry flowers and foliage colour for most of the year. Here that means hydrangeas, camellias, photinia, loropetalum, nandina, heuchera, rosemary, cordylines and more, from small tubestock fillers to two metre feature shrubs. Choose for a succession of interest rather than one big spring moment, and check each listing's position notes, because this group splits cleanly between sun lovers and shade dwellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose an ornamental shrub\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDecide first whether the job is flowers or foliage. Flowering shrubs give a season of colour and eleven months of green: think \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydrangeas\"\u003ehydrangeas\u003c\/a\u003e in summer, gaura from spring to autumn, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camellias\"\u003ecamellias\u003c\/a\u003e holding the winter shift. Foliage shrubs work every single day: loropetalum in burgundy, nandina colouring through red and lime, heuchera in caramel and plum, photinia with its glossy red new growth. The strongest borders run both, an evergreen foliage backbone with flowering plants threaded through it. Then check mature size honestly. This collection spans 30cm heuchera mounds to 4m photinia and camellias, and a shrub in the wrong size class becomes a pruning job forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilding a border with no off season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSuccession is the trick professionals use and home gardeners skip. Aim for something opening in every quarter: camellias from autumn through winter, loropetalum and polygala in spring, hydrangeas, gaura and society garlic through summer, then nandina and heuchera foliage carrying autumn into winter. Repeat each variety in groups of three or five rather than planting one of everything. A border of eight varieties repeated reads as designed; a border of twenty singles reads as a trolley dash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMatching shrubs to your climate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical and subtropical gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e lean on cordylines, crotons, ficus and society garlic, with hydrangeas performing well in shaded, sheltered beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm temperate gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e grow nearly the whole collection, with camellias and hydrangeas preferring morning sun or dappled shade and the silver leafed Mediterranean plants wanting full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool temperate gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e are heuchera, camellia, hydrangea and rose country, and loropetalum and nandina colour beautifully in the cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMediterranean and dry inland gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e should start with rosemary, westringia, cushion bush and gaura, which hold their looks through hot dry summers on minimal water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and care basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpace shrubs at about two thirds of their mature width, which usually means 60cm to 1m apart, so they knit together without strangling each other. Improve the bed with compost before planting, water in well, and give 5 litres per plant twice a week through the first two to three months. Mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of stems. Feed once in early spring with a complete fertiliser, adding a camellia and azalea food for the acid lovers. Prune flowering shrubs straight after their season ends, never before it starts, and give foliage shrubs a light shape in spring. Most of this collection also takes happily to pots of 300mm and larger, where heuchera, nandina and dwarf loropetalum make long lived, low fuss displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich ornamental shrubs handle shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydrangeas, camellias, heuchera and fatsia are the dependable shade set, all happiest with morning light or bright dappled cover and protection from harsh western sun. True deep shade under a dense canopy suits fatsia and little else here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did my hydrangea change colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil pH controls it. Acid soil below about pH 5.5 gives blue flowers, alkaline soil gives pink, and white varieties stay white regardless. Aluminium sulphate nudges blooms blue; garden lime nudges them pink. Expect the shift to take a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the lowest maintenance choices?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNandina, westringia, rosemary and coprosma barely notice neglect once established. They hold their shape on one light prune a year and cope with missed watering far better than the large leafed flowering shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep a 4m shrub small?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin reason. Photinia and camellia both take hard pruning and can be held at half their natural size with two trims a year. But if you want a permanent 1m plant, buy a naturally compact variety like dwarf loropetalum instead and save yourself the fight, or choose from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-plants-for-designer-gardens\"\u003estructured foliage range\u003c\/a\u003e for plants that hold a form on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does delivery work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery plant here is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery, and all stock is covered by the 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"butterfly-bush-gaura-lindheimeri","title":"Butterfly Bush - Gaura lindheimeri","description":"\u003cp\u003eButterfly Bush (\u003cem\u003eGaura lindheimeri\u003c\/em\u003e) fills the front of a bed with clouds of small white and pink flowers that hover on fine wands and move with every breeze, which is exactly how it earned the name. It grows about 80cm tall and 60cm wide, shrugs off heat, frost and dry spells, and keeps producing fresh flowers right through the warm months. For softness and movement per dollar, few perennials come close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers that keep coming.\u003c\/strong\u003e New buds open along the wands for months on end, so the display refreshes itself instead of peaking for a fortnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement in the garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine stems sway in any breeze, softening paving, gravel and hard edges the way ornamental grasses do, but with flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is frost hardy, drought tolerant and heat tolerant, a rare combination that suits most of the country.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA magnet for bees and butterflies.\u003c\/strong\u003e The open flowers feed pollinators all season, which every vegie patch nearby appreciates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can edge paths and lawns where animals brush past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Run it along a path or the front of a bed at 50cm spacing, where the flower wands can lean over the edge and blur the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drifts of five or more plants, each 50cm apart, give the misty meadow effect that single plants only hint at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It flowers happily in a large pot in full sun, and the spill of wands over the rim suits courtyards and balconies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage and reflected heat mimic its natural home, so rockery pockets grow compact, heavy flowering plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Butterfly Bush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always: shade stretches it thin and halves the flowers. It performs in subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, and being frost hardy it sails through cold winters. Only the wet tropics are a poor fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any soil that drains freely, from sand to improved clay. It resents standing water around the crown, so raise the bed slightly in heavy ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. A light feed with a complete fertiliser in spring is all it needs; rich feeding produces floppy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the whole plant back to about 15cm in late winter to keep it dense and youthful, and shear spent wands lightly through the season to trigger the next flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButterfly Bush is sold as tube stock and in 140mm packs of 10, the pack being the easy way to plant a drift or edge in one order. Plants may arrive between flushes or freshly trimmed, which is normal for a perennial and sets them up to bush out. In warm soil they settle within a fortnight and flower in their first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/perennial-plants-for-a-cottage-garden\"\u003ePerennials that build a cottage garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eMore bee and butterfly friendly plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003ePlants that suit mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seaside-daisy-erigeron-karvinskianus\"\u003eSeaside Daisy, a matching soft groundcover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same butterfly bush as buddleja?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Buddleja is a large shrub also sold under that common name. This is gaura, a fine stemmed perennial under a metre tall, named for flowers that look like hovering butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep it flowering for longer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShear the spent wands back by about a third once a flush fades. New wands follow within weeks, and plants in full sun with lean soil repeat the cycle all season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I cut it back in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, hard. Take the whole clump down to about 15cm in late winter. It regrows from the base into a tighter, heavier flowering plant than one left uncut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat spacing for a mass planting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFifty centimetres between plants. Close enough that the wands weave into one continuous drift, far enough that each clump keeps good airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44129605189951,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140104868159,"sku":null,"price":196.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100278702399,"sku":null,"price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Butterfly-Bush-Gaura-lindheimeri.png?v=1766221982"},{"product_id":"assorted-rose-rosa-spp","title":"Assorted Rose - Rosa spp.","description":"\u003cp\u003eAssorted Rose (\u003cem\u003eRosa\u003c\/em\u003e spp.) is a mixed selection of bush roses supplied in a pack of six, growing to roughly 1.2m tall and 1m wide. Because the varieties are not named you are buying a mixed border rather than a matched row, which is what most gardeners want along a fence or through a cottage bed. Expect fragrance, repeat flowering through the warm months, and colour across the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA mixed border in one purchase.\u003c\/strong\u003e Six plants, a spread of colours, and none of the work of choosing individual varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance you can plant near a path.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bush roses hold their scent at nose height, which a climber or a tall hedge rose does not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepeat flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e With deadheading and a summer feed they flower in waves from spring through to late autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTougher than their reputation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant and drought tolerant once established, growing in climates from cool temperate through to arid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Roses are not toxic to cats or dogs, though the thorns are worth siting away from a dog run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a continuous flowering border. At that spacing the bushes touch without trapping still air between them, which keeps the foliage clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and feature beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e A group of three in a front bed carries more colour over a season than almost any shrub of the same size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm pot per plant works on a sunny courtyard or balcony, with a good mix and reliable watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing roses in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Six hours of direct sun is the minimum, and morning sun is best because it dries the foliage early. Roses grow through warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean, subtropical and arid gardens, and they are frost hardy. In humid subtropical summers expect more black spot, so airflow matters more there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well drained soil enriched with compost and aged manure. Roses are hungry, and a bed prepared properly repays the effort for a decade. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in dry weather, watering the soil rather than the leaves. Feed a complete rose fertiliser after the winter prune, after the first flush, and once more in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e The main prune is in winter while the plants are bare: take each bush back by a third to a half, remove dead and crossing wood, and open the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are supplied in 200mm pots in packs of six, as established young bushes rather than bare rooted sticks. Varieties are assorted, so the six plants you receive will differ in colour and habit, and we cannot guarantee a specific variety or shade. If a matched row is what you need, choose a named variety instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoses are deciduous, so a winter delivery may arrive with few leaves. That is normal, and the plants are simply dormant. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Expect strong growth in the first spring, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/roses\"\u003erose collection\u003c\/a\u003e for named varieties and colours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/pruning-for-beginners-a-simple-guide-to-get-started\"\u003ePruning for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e covers the winter cut back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003efragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e for a path or entry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/most-fragrant-plants-a-guide-to-aromatic-gardening\"\u003ePlanning a garden for scent\u003c\/a\u003e across the seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I choose the colours?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is an assorted pack, so the varieties supplied vary with what is in production at the time. Order from our rose collection if you need a specific colour or named variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart for a border or mass planting. Closer than that and airflow drops between the bushes, which encourages black spot in humid weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre roses safe around dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foliage and flowers are not toxic to cats or dogs. The thorns are the real hazard, so plant them away from a run or a path a dog uses at speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44129703166271,"sku":"QLD","price":312.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Assorted-Rose-Rosa-spp.jpg?v=1741857780"},{"product_id":"diamond-rouge-hydrangea-hydrangea-macrophylla-diamond-rouge","title":"Diamond Rouge Hydrangea - Hydrangea macrophylla 'Diamond Rouge'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiamond Rouge Hydrangea (\u003cem\u003eHydrangea paniculata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Diamond Rouge') carries the deepest red flower of any panicle hydrangea we grow. Large conical heads open creamy white in early summer, then shift through pink to a strong ruby red as the season goes on. It settles at about 1.5m tall and 1.2m wide, which keeps it in scale with a suburban bed or a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne shrub, three colours.\u003c\/strong\u003e The heads open creamy white, age through soft pink and finish deep red, holding on the bush for months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes more sun than a mophead.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a panicle type it flowers well in full sun in cooler districts, where big leaf hydrangeas wilt by lunchtime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe colour is stable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike blue and pink mopheads, panicle hydrangeas do not change with soil pH, so what you see is what you get.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and wind tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles cold southern winters unprotected, and the stems hold heavy heads upright in an exposed spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn colour to finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage turns before it drops, extending the display past the flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant carries a bed on its own from December through to autumn. Give it 1.2m of clear width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.2m apart for a full run. The shrubs meet without crowding, and the colour shift moves across the whole planting at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider holds it closer to 1m. Be realistic about watering, because a potted hydrangea needs a drink most days in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Diamond Rouge Hydrangea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e This suits cool temperate and warm temperate gardens: Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide, Hobart, the tablelands, Perth and coastal New South Wales. Cooler districts can give it full sun. Where afternoons are hot, morning sun with afternoon shade is safer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moisture retentive and well drained. Dig compost through the bed before planting and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the stems. Soil pH does not affect flower colour here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e A thirsty shrub that tells you loudly when dry, wilting in the heat and recovering overnight. Deep soak two or three times a week through summer. Feed a slow release fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the key difference from a mophead. Panicle hydrangeas flower on new wood, so prune in late winter while bare, cutting last season's stems back by a third to a half.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 200mm pots sold in packs of six and 250mm pots sold in packs of three. Both arrive as young branched plants rather than the shoulder height shrubs you see in a display garden, and both reach full size in roughly two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing to expect: this is a deciduous shrub, so an order arriving in winter will be bare sticks with visible buds, and that is a healthy dormant plant rather than a dead one. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Expect a proper display in the second season, backed by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/hydrangeas-colour-and-growth\"\u003eUnderstanding hydrangea colour and growth\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydrangeas\"\u003eBrowse the full hydrangea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eShrubs and trees with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants suited to partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All hydrangeas contain compounds toxic to cats and dogs if the leaves or flowers are eaten, typically causing vomiting and stomach upset. Plant it out of reach of a pet that chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate winter, while it is still bare, cutting the previous season's stems back by a third to a half. It flowers on new wood, so this is the opposite of a big leaf hydrangea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I change the flowers to blue?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, and that is a good thing here. Panicle hydrangeas are not pH responsive, so no soil treatment will shift them. The white to pink to red sequence happens on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44194347811135,"sku":"QLD","price":270.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140105949503,"sku":null,"price":269.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Diamond-Rouge-Hydrangea-Hydrangea-macrophylla-Diamond-Rouge.jpg?v=1741857796"},{"product_id":"dwarf-sweet-pea-shrub-polygala-myrtifolia-little-bibi","title":"Dwarf Sweet Pea Shrub - Polygala myrtifolia 'Little Bibi'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDwarf Sweet Pea Shrub (\u003cem\u003ePolygala myrtifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Little Bibi') packs the famous flower power of the sweet pea shrub into a neat ball about 1m tall and wide. The purple pea flowers keep coming almost year round in mild climates, held over dense green foliage that shapes itself with barely any help. For fast, reliable colour along a border, a driveway or a coastal fence, very little beats it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers most of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e In frost free and mild gardens there is rarely a month without purple bloom, with the heaviest flushes in spring and autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and self shaping.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 1m by 1m it fills its space and stops, so it works in places a full size polygala would swamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick to perform.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is fast growing and flowers young, giving you a furnished, blooming border within its first year or two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for tough spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established, comfortable in heat, and salt tolerant enough for coastal gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA magnet for pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies work the flowers through every flush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and low hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a continuous low flowering hedge along a path, driveway or garden bed edge. It closes ranks quickly and stays in scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blocked out at the same 60cm spacing it makes a low maintenance carpet of colour for banks and broad beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits containers on sunny patios, and its salt tolerance makes it a dependable choice within reach of sea wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Dwarf Sweet Pea Shrub in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings the most flower; light afternoon shade is tolerated. It thrives in subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean climates and does well in milder cool temperate gardens. It handles light frost only, so in cold inland districts give it a warm sheltered wall or grow it in a pot you can move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil of almost any type. It resents wet feet, so raise the bed slightly on heavy clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first summer, then taper right off; established plants cope on rainfall in most districts. A light feed of complete fertiliser in spring keeps the flushes coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly after each main flush to keep the ball tight and encourage the next round of flowers. No deadheading is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Little Bibi as tube stock and in 140mm pots, with the 140mm size supplied as a pack of 10 sized for border and hedge runs. Tubes are small young plants that establish rapidly; 140mm plants are already branching and often carrying flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing fast growing, it makes up size quickly once planted, and you can expect a furnished edge by the end of the first warm season. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/low-maintenance-shrubs-for-aussie-gardens\"\u003eLow maintenance shrubs for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing the perfect edging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs\"\u003eBrowse our full shrub range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-plants-for-coastal-gardeners-top-picks-for-2025\"\u003eThe best plants for coastal gardeners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants 60cm apart in a single row. At that spacing Little Bibi knits into a continuous low hedge within a couple of seasons while each plant keeps its rounded shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast. It is one of the quicker small shrubs to establish, usually reaching its mature 1m frame inside two to three years and flowering from its first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes light frost only. Occasional light frosts mark the foliage but plants recover; in districts with regular hard frosts, plant it against a warm wall or keep it in a container under cover through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it grow well in pots?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Give it a container 300mm wide or better with free draining mix and a sunny spot, and water more often than you would in the ground. Potted plants flower just as generously.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44194432319807,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140106015039,"sku":null,"price":210.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100281258303,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Dwarf-Sweet-Pea-Shrub-Polygala-myrtifolia-Little-Bibi.jpg?v=1741857802"},{"product_id":"society-garlic-tulbaghia-violacea","title":"Society Garlic - Tulbaghia violacea","description":"\u003cp\u003eSociety Garlic (\u003cem\u003eTulbaghia violacea\u003c\/em\u003e) is a grassy clumping perennial that flowers for most of the year and asks for almost nothing in return. The foliage sits at about 30cm, with mauve flower stems standing to roughly 60cm, and each clump spreads to about 40cm. Crush a leaf and it smells of garlic, which is where the name comes from, and that scent keeps most grazing animals away from a border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers when little else does.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mauve clusters appear from spring through to autumn, and in mild gardens carry on into winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard to kill.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat and salt tolerant and happy in poor soil, so it holds the strip beside a driveway that defeats everything else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA neat, permanent edge.\u003c\/strong\u003e The clumps stay tight rather than running, so a border planted once stays where you put it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible for the cook.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves and flowers can be chopped into salads and eggs as a mild garlic substitute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart for a continuous border. At that spacing the clumps meet in one season and give a clean line along a path or driveway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 30cm spacing works across a bed, giving about eleven plants per square metre and a low sea of grey green foliage with flowers held above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e It thrives in a shallow pot or between rocks, where sharp drainage suits it and the flower stems have something to rise against.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing society garlic in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering, though it accepts a few hours of shade. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, and is frost hardy, so cold southern districts are within range. Foliage may brown off after a heavy frost and returns in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is the only real requirement, and it performs in poor or coastal sand. On clay, raise the bed 150mm and add coarse compost. Mulch lightly, away from the crowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, after which it lives on rainfall in most gardens. A light dose of complete fertiliser in early spring is all it needs; rich feeding gives leaves at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Snap off spent flower stems at the base to keep it blooming. Every three or four years, lift the clumps in early spring, split them and replant, which restores flowering once a mature clump crowds itself out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes. Tubes are the value choice for a long border or a mass planting, and they fill out within a season. The 140mm pack of ten and the 200mm pack of six arrive as established clumps, which suits a shorter run where the line should read straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect roots to take within three to four weeks in warm weather, and flowers in the first full season. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing edging plants for a clean garden line\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/variegated-society-garlic-tulbaghia-violacea-variegata\"\u003eVariegated society garlic for a lighter edge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eBrowse edible plants for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003ePlants that bring in bees and butterflies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It belongs to the garlic and onion group, which is toxic to cats and dogs if eaten. Plant it away from areas where pets dig or graze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt clumps rather than runs, so it stays where it is planted. It can set seed in mild gardens, and removing spent flower stems prevents that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the whole garden smell of garlic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly when the leaves are crushed or cut. Walking past a border you will notice nothing, but mowing or brushing against it releases the scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44207500460351,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140106539327,"sku":null,"price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140106572095,"sku":null,"price":204.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Society-Garlic-Tulbaghia-violacea.png?v=1766222028"},{"product_id":"variegated-society-garlic-tulbaghia-violacea-variegata","title":"Variegated Society Garlic - Tulbaghia violacea 'Variegata'","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated Society Garlic (\u003cem\u003eTulbaghia violacea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegata') earns its place twice over: cream and green striped foliage that lifts a dull border all year, and mauve pink flower heads through the warm months. It stays neat at about 40cm tall and 30cm across, and tolerates drought, heat, frost, salt and poor soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariegated foliage that works all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream edged leaves hold their pattern through every season, so the border keeps interest long after the flowers finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and predictable.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 40cm by 30cm it edges a path without ever needing to be cut back to size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, salt tolerant and content in poor soil, which covers most of the difficult spots in an Australian garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slender stems carry clusters of mauve to purple flowers over a long warm season, held clear above the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible for the kitchen.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves and flowers have a mild garlic flavour and stand in for garlic chives in salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart in a single row for a neat continuous edge. The clumps merge within a season or two into an unbroken variegated line, and the pale leaf margins lift a shaded path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blocks at 30cm centres are where this plant looks best, roughly eleven plants per square metre. A drift of variegated foliage reads as a deliberate decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries, pots and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage suits it, so rockeries and raised pockets are ideal. A pot 300mm or wider holds a clump for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing variegated society garlic in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun keeps the variegation crisp and the flowering heavy; part shade is tolerated but the clumps loosen and flower less. It suits warm temperate, subtropical, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid to semi-arid gardens, close to the whole country. It is frost hardy, though the foliage looks tired after a hard frost and freshens in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and not too rich. Sandy and gravelly soils are ideal, and it manages poor ground where little else will edge a path. On clay, plant into a raised bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer while the clump settles, then only in extended dry spells. A light application of complete slow release fertiliser in early spring keeps the leaf colour strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flower stems at the base as they finish, and tidy browned leaves in late winter. Divide congested clumps every three or four years in spring, the simplest way to get more plants for free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown in 140mm pots in packs of ten and 200mm pots in packs of six. Both are established clumps rather than seedlings, and buying in packs means enough plants to complete an edging run in one delivery. A pack of ten at 30cm spacing covers about 3m of border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrappy foliage travels well, though leaves may be creased in the box, which grows out within a few weeks. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery, under our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. One thing to know: the leaves are edible for people, but this plant belongs to the onion and garlic family, which is toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/border-brilliance-low-growing-plant-ideas\"\u003eIdeas for low growing plants along a border\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eBrowse the full variegated foliage range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003eCompare plants suited to mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants for rockeries and dry banks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need per metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 30cm spacing, between three and four plants per metre of row. For a solid block, allow eleven per square metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really smell of garlic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly when the leaves are crushed, brushed hard or mown. Left alone the plant has no noticeable scent, and the flowers are faintly sweet rather than pungent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It belongs to the same group as onions and garlic, which is toxic to cats and dogs if eaten. Choose a different edging plant if your pet grazes garden foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44207546237247,"sku":"QLD","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140106604863,"sku":null,"price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Variegated-Society-Garlic-Tulbaghia-violacea-Variegata.jpg?v=1741857821"},{"product_id":"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 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"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":196.95,"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 a minimum order of $300 before delivery, 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":69.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44225823179071,"sku":"QLD","price":180.95,"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":"pink-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-zuni","title":"Pink Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Zuni'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Crepe Myrtle 'Zuni' (\u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003efauriei\u003c\/em\u003e 'Zuni') is the crepe myrtle for gardens with no room for a crepe myrtle. It settles at about 3m tall and 2.5m wide, and covers itself in crinkled mid pink to lavender flowers from mid summer into autumn. The leaves then turn orange and red before dropping to reveal smooth mottled bark, so it earns its space in three seasons out of four.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonths of flower, not weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowering runs from mid summer through autumn, the stretch when most gardens have gone quiet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for a real backyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3m by 2.5m it fits a courtyard, a front bed or a large pot without overhanging the neighbour's roof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that behave.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non invasive, so it can go near paving, a driveway edge or a service line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant, drought tolerant once established and untroubled by poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets, good for bees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, and the flowers are worked steadily by bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA feature tree for a small garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant in a front bed or a courtyard corner carries the whole summer. Give it 3m of clear space and full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact frame suits a half wine barrel or a pot 500mm and up, and potted plants flower just as hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A loose group of three at 2.5m to 3m apart reads as a flowering edge to a lawn or driveway. It is deciduous with an open winter frame, so it is not a screening choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Crepe Myrtle 'Zuni' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun all day is not negotiable if you want the flower load. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, which covers Brisbane through Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. It is frost hardy, and a cold winter sharpens the autumn colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy, and it copes with poor ground better than most flowering trees, but it does want drainage. On clay, plant on a raised mound with compost through the bed and mulch 75mm deep away from the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water weekly through the first two summers, then only in extended dry spells. Feed once in early spring. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which pushes leaf at the expense of flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter while the plant is bare. Take out crossing wood and shorten last season's growth lightly. Resist the hard annual heading some people give crepe myrtles: it ruins the frame and the bark, and it is not needed for flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in six sizes: 300mm and 400mm pots, then 25L, 45L, 100L and 200L. The 300mm and 25L plants are young and establish quickly. The 45L and larger sizes arrive with a formed head and generally flower in their first summer with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your plant arrives in winter or early spring it will be bare or barely in leaf. That is normal for a deciduous tree, not a fault. Plants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003eCompare the full crepe myrtle range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/pruning-for-beginners-a-simple-guide-to-get-started\"\u003eA beginner's guide to pruning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-time-to-plant-a-tree-in-australia-a-guide\"\u003eWhen to plant a tree in your climate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-prepare-the-soil-for-planting-tips-tricks\"\u003ePreparing your soil before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall does it really get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 3m tall and 2.5m wide in a garden. 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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 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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":70.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44341893038399,"sku":"QLD","price":188.95,"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":"red-robin-photinia-fraserii","title":"Red Robin - Photinia × fraserii","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Robin (\u003cem\u003ePhotinia x fraseri\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Robin') is the fast, frost hardy hedge for gardeners south of the tropics. Every flush of new growth emerges brilliant lacquer red before hardening to deep glossy green, so a trimmed hedge repeats that colour two or three times a year rather than once. Left alone it makes a small tree of about 4m tall and 3m wide. Planted a metre apart and trimmed, it closes into a solid screen in roughly two seasons.\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 Every trim triggers a new red flush, so two or three cuts a year keep it coloured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely fast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Close to a metre of growth a year once established, the practical answer to an ugly fence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike most screening plants it is properly cold tolerant, so it suits cool temperate gardens and the tablelands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes shaping.\u003c\/strong\u003e It reshoots readily from old wood, so a neglected hedge can be cut back hard and rebuilt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWind, salt and dry tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stands up on exposed boundaries and coastal blocks, and shrugs off dry spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row, held between 1.5m and 3m with regular trims. Closer spacing does not close the gap faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a taller screen let it run to 3m or 4m and trim the sides only. A double staggered row at 1m spacing adds depth on a wide boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and shaping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Balls, cones and standards all work, and dense branching is forgiving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Red Robin in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the strongest red and the densest hedge; in part shade the colour dulls and the screen stays open. Suited to cool temperate, warm temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens. It dislikes constant heat and humidity, so in the wet tropics choose a lilly pilly instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy about type, but it must drain: wet feet in heavy clay is the main cause of dieback. Plant on a raised mound in clay, and mulch 75mm deep clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then only in dry spells. Feed with a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and late summer to drive the colour flushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting so the hedge furnishes at the base, then trim after each red flush hardens. The foliage contains cyanogenic compounds, so rake up clippings and keep them away from grazing animals and dogs that chew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in seven sizes, from tube to 45L. Tubes and 140mm packs of ten are the value choice for a long boundary: a season slower to close, but quick to root in and cheap enough to plant properly. The 200mm packs of six and 250mm packs of three are the usual middle ground. The 300mm, 400mm and 45L sizes arrive already branched with real height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet few weeks after planting, then the first red flush within about six weeks. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-the-perfect-plant-for-screening-and-privacy\"\u003eHow to plant and maintain a screening hedge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eBrowse trees for shade and structure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. At that spacing the plants knit into a solid face within about two seasons without thinning at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my new growth stopped coming out red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always shade or a lack of trimming. Red appears only on new growth, so a hedge that is never cut has nothing to colour. Move it to full sun and trim two or three times a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the black spots on the leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaf spot, which turns up where air movement is poor or foliage stays wet. Water at the base, thin crossing branches and remove affected leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51647791726911,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100300820799,"sku":null,"price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140113322303,"sku":null,"price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100300853567,"sku":null,"price":156.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140113223999,"sku":null,"price":207.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140113355071,"sku":null,"price":219.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140113256767,"sku":null,"price":133.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140113289535,"sku":null,"price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44712553447743,"sku":"QLD","price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100300788031,"sku":null,"price":528.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100300755263,"sku":null,"price":721.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Red-Robin-Photinia-x-fraserii.png?v=1766222185"},{"product_id":"man-size-camellia-camellia-japonica-man-size","title":"Man Size Camellia - Camellia japonica 'Man Size'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMan Size Camellia (\u003cem\u003eCamellia japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Man Size') is, despite the name, one of the most compact japonicas you can buy, building slowly to about 2m tall and 1.5m wide. Through the cooler months it covers itself in small white blooms of miniature anemone form, each one crisp against the glossy evergreen foliage. Slow growth and a tidy habit make it the japonica for pots, small gardens and low hedges that other camellias outgrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall flowers, big effect.\u003c\/strong\u003e The miniature anemone form blooms are borne freely, so the shrub reads as a sheet of white rather than a scatter of large flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA camellia that keeps its scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow growth to about 2m means it fits beside paths, under windows and in courtyards for decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter performance.\u003c\/strong\u003e The display arrives through the cooler months, holding colour when summer shrubs have gone quiet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Camellias are not toxic to cats or dogs, a genuine point of difference among flowering shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen polish.\u003c\/strong\u003e The deep green, glossy foliage looks deliberate all year, with frost, humidity and wind all tolerated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm or wider pot suits it for years, making it the reliable evergreen flowering choice for shaded terraces and entries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a dense informal hedge that settles around head height at maturity, with no fight to hold it there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens, borders and feature spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The slow, compact habit keeps it in proportion in townhouse beds, and a single specimen in flower carries a shaded corner through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Man Size Camellia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun or dappled light with shelter from hot afternoon sun grows the best plants; in cooler districts it takes more sun. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate and subtropical gardens, and it is fully frost hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic, well drained soil rich in organic matter. Work compost through the bed before planting and mulch to keep the shallow roots cool. In pots, use a camellia and azalea mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep water steady through the first two summers and while buds are forming. Feed with a camellia and azalea fertiliser after flowering, and again lightly in early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little is required. Trim lightly just after flowering if shaping a hedge, and remove any inward growing shoots. Slow growth means a cut lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Man Size Camellia in 200mm pots supplied as a pack of 6, the practical format for a low hedge or repeated border planting, with a single 300mm size listed on backorder between batches. Camellias are slow by nature, so plants arrive well furnished for their pot size and build steadily rather than leaping away. Some bud or flower drop after transit is normal and no cause for alarm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-everything-about-camellia-bushes\"\u003eEverything to know about camellia bushes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camellias\"\u003eBrowse the full camellia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eMore plants safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that thrive in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect about 2m tall and 1.5m wide, reached slowly over many years. Very old specimens can nudge a little higher, but this is a camellia chosen precisely because it stays compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the flowers small?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Man Size' is a miniature anemone form variety: each bloom is small, neat and ruffled at the centre, and the shrub compensates with sheer quantity. Massed small flowers also shrug off weather better than large petalled varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is one of the best camellias for containers thanks to its slow growth. Use a 400mm or larger pot, a camellia and azalea mix, and repot every three to four years. Keep the pot out of hot afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Camellias are not toxic to cats or dogs, so it is a safe flowering shrub for family gardens and shared courtyards where pets browse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140113781055,"sku":null,"price":252.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44774464749887,"sku":"QLD","price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100304130367,"sku":null,"price":1072.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Man-Size-Camellia-Camellia-japonica-Man-Size.jpg?v=1741858062"},{"product_id":"drama-girl-camellia-camellia-japonica-drama-girl","title":"Drama Girl Camellia - Camellia japonica 'Drama Girl'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrama Girl Camellia (\u003cem\u003eCamellia japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Drama Girl') carries some of the largest flowers in the genus: salmon pink semi double blooms opening through winter when almost nothing else is in colour. It is a vigorous, upright, open growing shrub that reaches about 3.5m tall and 2.5m wide, and it is happiest in dappled shade beneath established trees. Not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers you notice from the street.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large semi double blooms in soft salmon pink, held on an open framework so each one is seen properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The main display runs through the coldest months, filling the gap between the autumn sasanquas and the first spring flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt grows in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled light under a tree canopy is what it wants, which makes it useful where most flowering shrubs fail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and evergreen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy dark foliage year round, and a plant that handles cold winters without protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Camellias are not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can go anywhere in a garden that animals use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Place it where the flowers can be seen up close: beside a path, near a window, or at the edge of a shaded courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.2m apart for a screen. Be realistic about the habit, because it is more open than a sasanqua, so it makes an informal screen rather than a clipped hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider with an acidic camellia mix holds it at around 2m, and lets you control soil pH precisely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Drama Girl Camellia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled shade, or morning sun with shelter from hot afternoon light, because full sun scorches the leaves and bleaches the flowers. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate and subtropical gardens and is frost hardy once established. Hot inland districts need overhead protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic and free draining, with plenty of compost or aged leaf litter worked through. This variety is fussier about pH than the sasanquas: if the leaves yellow between green veins, the soil is too alkaline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, then weekly in warm weather. Never let it dry out while buds are forming in late summer. Feed with a camellia and azalea fertiliser in early spring and after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune straight after flowering, before next season's buds set. Light shaping is usually enough, and thinning a few interior branches improves air movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes: 200mm pots in packs of six, single 300mm pots, and 400mm pots. There is no tube option, so every plant arrives as an established shrub with branch structure already built. The 200mm packs suit a shaded boundary, while a 300mm or 400mm plant is the choice for a single feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome bud drop after transit is normal and not a fault. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a settling month, then steady growth from the first spring, under our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-everything-about-camellia-bushes\"\u003egrowing and caring for camellias\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camellias\"\u003efull camellia collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eplants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-lower-soil-ph-a-guide-for-healthier-gardens-and-lawns\"\u003ehow to lower soil pH\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much shade does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDappled light for most of the day, or morning sun with afternoon shade. Under the canopy of an established tree is close to ideal. Hot direct afternoon sun burns the foliage and shortens the life of the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the buds dropping before they open?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always water stress while the buds were forming through late summer. Keep the root zone evenly moist from January onwards, mulch well, and next season's buds will hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it as a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1.2m apart. It is a more open, upright grower than a sasanqua, so expect an informal screen. For a dense clipped hedge, a sasanqua variety is the better tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44774498074943,"sku":"QLD","price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100304195903,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44774498107711,"sku":"QLD","price":210.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44774498140479,"sku":"QLD","price":525.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Drama-Girl-Camellia-Camellia-japonica-Drama-Girl.jpg?v=1741858063"},{"product_id":"magical-pearl-hydrangea-hydrangea-macrophylla-magical-pearl","title":"Magical Pearl Hydrangea - Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Pearl'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMagical Pearl Hydrangea (\u003cem\u003eHydrangea macrophylla\u003c\/em\u003e 'Magical Pearl') opens pure white mopheads that age to lime green and then blush pink, so one flush carries three colours. It settles at about 1.2m tall and wide, compact enough for a large pot but big enough to read as a real shrub. The colour is not driven by soil pH, so you get the same result in a Melbourne courtyard as in a Sunshine Coast bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree colours from one flush.\u003c\/strong\u003e White as the heads open, lime green through midseason, then pink. Spent heads dry on the bush and hold their shape into winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour you can count on.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue and pink hydrangeas swing with soil pH. This one does not, so there is nothing to dose or correct.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA genuine container plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.2m by 1.2m it holds a 400mm to 500mm pot for years without constant repotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and humidity tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes cold southern winters and copes with muggy summer air, which is unusual in one shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e One prune, one feed and steady water. No spray program and no shaping to learn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a pot at least 400mm across and a premium potting mix, sited where a wall blocks the late afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart for a continuous run along a path or a south facing wall. At that spacing the plants touch without shading each other out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A matched pair either side of a door reads as deliberate, and the heads sit at eye level from a seated position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Magical Pearl Hydrangea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun with afternoon shade, in cool temperate, warm temperate and subtropical gardens. Southern gardens take more direct sun. In Brisbane, Perth and inland districts afternoon shade is not optional, because hot western sun scorches the leaf margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, free draining and full of organic matter, with mulch 50mm deep kept off the stems. Keep it consistently moist through spring and summer, which in a pot during a heatwave means two or three deep waterings a week. Wilting at 4pm is normal; wilting in the morning means it is genuinely dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Controlled release fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush. Prune in late winter, cutting spent heads to the first fat pair of buds and taking dead wood out at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydrangeas are toxic to cats and dogs if leaves or flowers are chewed, so site it out of reach of an animal that grazes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied in 200mm pots in packs of six and 250mm pots in packs of three, which suits a border run or a set of matched containers. Depending on the season plants arrive in leaf, in bud, or cut back and dormant. A bare dormant winter plant is perfectly healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock travels upright and is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect strong growth within four to six weeks in the warmer months, and a full display by the second season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/hydrangeas-colour-and-growth\"\u003eHydrangea care, colour and pruning explained\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydrangeas\"\u003eCompare the full hydrangea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eOther plants that perform in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the flowers turn blue in acidic soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. That shift only applies to coloured mophead varieties. This one opens white and moves through lime green to pink as the head ages, whatever your soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate winter, before the buds swell. Cut each spent head to the first plump pair of buds below it. Pruning too hard or too late removes this season's flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A 400mm to 500mm pot of premium mix holds it for several years. Water more often than you would in the ground and refresh the top 50mm each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44774904824127,"sku":"QLD","price":335.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140113813823,"sku":null,"price":269.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Magical-Pearl-Hydrangea-Hydrangea-macrophylla-Magical-Pearl.png?v=1766222226"},{"product_id":"obsidian-storm-cloud-hydrangea-hydrangea-macrophylla-obsidian-storm-cloud","title":"Obsidian Storm Cloud Hydrangea - Hydrangea macrophylla 'Obsidian Storm Cloud'","description":"\u003cp\u003eObsidian Storm Cloud Hydrangea (\u003cem\u003eHydrangea macrophylla\u003c\/em\u003e 'Obsidian Storm Cloud') is a mophead grown as much for its stems and leaves as its flowers. Near black stems carry dark, deeply toned foliage, and the large flower heads come through blue to purple depending on your soil. It settles at about 1.2m tall and wide, which keeps it useful in a small garden or a generous pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark stems and dark foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The near black framework gives it presence before the flowers open, which most hydrangeas cannot claim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge mophead flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full rounded heads in blue through purple, held clear of the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou can steer the colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic soil pushes it blue, alkaline soil pushes it pink, and you control that from the bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays in bounds.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.2m by 1.2m it fits a courtyard or a border without the annual wrestle a full sized hydrangea demands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt works in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade is its preference, not a compromise, so it fills a position most flowering shrubs refuse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant under a high canopy, or on the south side of a house, gives flower colour where the garden is usually all green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm pot suits one plant, and container growing makes soil pH easy to manage, so you can decide on blue or pink and hold it there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders in small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaced about 1m apart the plants meet without crowding, giving a massed effect along a shaded path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing hydrangeas in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun with afternoon shade is the target, because hot afternoon sun scorches the leaf margins and collapses the flower heads. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, handles humidity, and is frost hardy once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moisture retentive and free draining, with plenty of compost. For blue and purple heads keep the soil acidic, around pH 5.0 to 5.5, using an acidifying fertiliser or aluminium sulphate. Add lime instead if you want pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a thirsty plant. Water deeply two or three times a week through summer, more in a pot, and mulch 75mm deep. Feed in early spring and again after the first flush with a fertiliser matched to the colour you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spent heads back to the first pair of fat buds in late winter, and take out one or two of the oldest stems at ground level each year. Growth is slow, so do not cut harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in three sizes: 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and single 300mm pots. All three are currently supplied on backorder against the next crop, so expect a wait rather than immediate despatch. The 300mm plants are the largest and closest to flowering size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydrangeas are deciduous, so a plant sent in winter may arrive as bare stems with visible buds. That is normal, not a fault. Growth is slow, and a plant usually takes two seasons to look established. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/hydrangeas-colour-and-growth\"\u003eHow hydrangea colour works, and how to change it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydrangeas\"\u003eBrowse the full hydrangea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-lower-soil-ph-a-guide-for-healthier-gardens-and-lawns\"\u003eLowering soil pH to hold blue flowers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eMore plants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep the flowers blue instead of pink?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil acidic, around pH 5.0 to 5.5. Aluminium sulphate applied a few times through the growing season is the usual method, and a pot makes that far easier than acidifying a whole bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well. The leaves burn at the edges and the flower heads wilt through the middle of the day. Give it morning sun and afternoon shade, or dappled light under a high canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Hydrangea leaves, buds and flowers are toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, causing vomiting and stomach upset. Plant it out of reach of a pet that chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44960242041151,"sku":"QLD","price":335.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140113846591,"sku":null,"price":269.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44774914916671,"sku":"QLD","price":157.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Obsidian-Storm-Cloud-Hydrangea-Hydrangea-macrophylla-Obsidian-Storm-Cloud.png?v=1742472232"},{"product_id":"gold-dust-croton-codiaeum-variegatum-gold-dust","title":"Gold Dust Croton - Codiaeum variegatum 'Gold Dust'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGold Dust Croton (\u003cem\u003eCodiaeum variegatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Gold Dust') earns its place on foliage alone: deep green leaves flecked with yellow gold, as though someone flicked paint at them. It builds a dense upright shrub around 1m tall and 80cm wide, slowly, which is part of the appeal in a pot. Note that the sap irritates skin and the plant is toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour without flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The gold speckling holds all year, so a pot or a bed never has an off season waiting for something to bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt grows slowly and keeps its shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a 400mm pot it holds its proportions for years instead of outgrowing the position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and humidity are its home ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat tolerant and humidity tolerant, so a long humid subtropical summer does not faze it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEqually good inside and out.\u003c\/strong\u003e A feature pot indoors near a bright window, or a block of colour massed in a frost free garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors as a feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant in a 300mm to 400mm pot near a bright window, out of direct midday sun. That is where the leaf colour does the most work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting outdoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it holds a strong colour note against plain green foliage, in a sheltered spot with bright light and no frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants about 60cm apart, a little tighter than their 80cm mature width, for a low colour band along a path, clear of where pets and children brush past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Gold Dust croton in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright light drives the gold speckling, and in shade it fades back to green. It is frost tender: outdoors it is a tropical and subtropical plant only, and everywhere colder it lives indoors or comes under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining potting mix in containers, or well worked garden soil with compost through it. Crotons resent sitting wet, and cold wet roots are what kills them over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix evenly moist through the warm months, watering once the top two centimetres dry, then ease right off in winter. A liquid feed every four to six weeks in spring and summer keeps new leaves brightly marked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune in spring to keep it branching low rather than going bare legged, and wear gloves, since the milky sap is a skin irritant. Leaf drop after a move or a cold snap is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in 140mm pots in packs of ten and 200mm pots in packs of six. The 140mm plants are young and largely single stemmed, the sensible buy for a border run. The 200mm plants are branched and ready to pot up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrotons dislike being moved, so expect a few lower leaves to yellow and drop in the first fortnight. That is a settling response, not a failure. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, minimum order of $300 before delivery, with 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\/indoor-exotic-plants-guide\"\u003eGrowing exotic plants indoors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-tropical-garden-that-looks-lush-year-round\"\u003eDesigning a tropical garden that stays lush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003etropical plants range\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003evariegated foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e to pair with it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The plant is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, and the milky sap irritates skin and eyes. Plant it clear of paths, and wear gloves when you prune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my croton lost its gold colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always light. In a dim position new leaves come through mostly green. Move it somewhere brighter, out of direct midday sun, and the colour returns on later growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIt dropped leaves after I moved it. Is it dying?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably not. Crotons drop leaves after any change in light, temperature or watering, then reshoot once settled. Keep the watering steady and give it a month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in the ground. It is frost tender and suited to tropical and subtropical gardens, so further south grow it in a pot that spends summer outdoors and winter inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140117451071,"sku":null,"price":219.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44792914247999,"sku":"QLD","price":223.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100314124607,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100314157375,"sku":null,"price":85.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Gold-Dust-Croton-Codiaeum-variegatum-Gold-Dust.jpg?v=1741858192"},{"product_id":"tom-thumb-euonymus-euonymus-japonicus-microphyllus-tom-thumb","title":"Tom Thumb Euonymus - Euonymus japonicus microphyllus 'Tom Thumb'","description":"\u003cp\u003eTom Thumb euonymus is the dwarf evergreen to reach for when you want the look of clipped box in a smaller, slower package. \u003cem\u003eEuonymus japonicus microphyllus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tom Thumb' holds at about 80cm tall and 60cm wide untrimmed, with tiny glossy leaves that take a hard edge cleanly. It grows slowly, which is the real advantage: a border cut in autumn still looks cut in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA crisp edge from a tiny leaf.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves are small enough that shears cut between them rather than through them, so there are no half leaves browning off along the face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow, so it stays where you put it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two trims a year is plenty, and a low border holds its line between them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and cold both suit it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant and frost hardy, so it works from a beachfront courtyard to a cold tableland garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry tolerant once away.\u003c\/strong\u003e After the first year it gets through dry spells without the wilting that soft leaved borders show.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart in a single row. At that spacing the plants close into an unbroken low border within two seasons and stay dense at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging and formal patterns.\u003c\/strong\u003e The slow growth suits parterres, geometric beds and anywhere a shape has to hold for months rather than weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant clips neatly into a cube or a ball, and its mature size means a 300mm pot is enough for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tom Thumb euonymus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens and takes frost without protection. In hot inland gardens some afternoon shade keeps the foliage glossy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil of any reasonable type. On clay, plant on a slight mound and work compost through the bed first. Mulch 75mm deep and keep it off the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in dry spells. A controlled release fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer keeps the colour even along a border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim after the spring flush and again in late summer. It reshoots from older wood, so a border that has drifted out of line can be cut back hard and rebuilt rather than replaced.\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 and a 200mm pack of six. Both are multi packs, which matches how the plant is actually used: in runs rather than as single specimens. The 140mm plants are the value choice for a long border, and the 200mm plants start larger and close the row a season sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Expect slow visible progress in the first season, which is normal for a plant of this growth rate, then steady thickening from the second 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\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing edging plants for a garden bed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eCompare hedging and border plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to keep a clipped hedge sharp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003ePlants suited to small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirty centimetres apart for a low clipped border. Closer spacing costs more plants without closing the row any faster, and it makes watering the middle of the run harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it get if I never trim it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 80cm tall and 60cm wide, and it takes several years to get there. Most gardeners hold it between 30cm and 50cm with two trims a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All parts of euonymus are toxic if eaten, so avoid it in runs and yards where a dog grazes on foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a good alternative to English box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, particularly in warm coastal gardens where box can struggle. The leaf is smaller, the growth is slower and it handles salt air better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140117778751,"sku":null,"price":145.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44792934433087,"sku":"QLD","price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100314878271,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Tom-Thumb-Euonymus-Euonymus-japonicus-microphyllus-Tom-Thumb.jpg?v=1741858204"},{"product_id":"razzleberri-loropetalum-loropetalum-chinense-razzleberri","title":"Razzleberri Loropetalum - Loropetalum chinense 'Razzleberri'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRazzleberri Loropetalum (\u003cem\u003eLoropetalum chinense\u003c\/em\u003e 'Razzleberri') is a fast growing evergreen shrub that settles at about 1.5m tall and wide, carrying plum tinted foliage and covering itself in fringed pink flowers. Few shrubs give colour from both leaf and flower while asking so little in return. It is frost hardy, drought tolerant once established, and it clips into a hedge at 1m spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour without flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The plum tinted leaves carry the display through the year, so the plant still earns its spot between flowering flushes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFringed pink flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The ribbon like blooms smother the bush and bring in bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide climate range.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy and humidity tolerant, so it works from subtropical coasts through warm temperate gardens into cool temperate districts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow input once away.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant after the first year, with one trim a year enough to keep it tidy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row for a dense hedge to about 1.5m. It closes quickly, and a light trim after flowering keeps the line even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders, edging and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1m centres in a block it makes a coloured band that contrasts with green foliage plants and reads well from a distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant in a large pot beside a doorway holds its shape, and the foliage colour lifts a plain courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Razzleberri Loropetalum in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. Sun deepens the leaf colour and increases flowering, while part shade gives a greener, softer plant. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens and is frost hardy once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and slightly acidic is ideal. Improve heavy clay with compost and plant on a raised mound. Mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the stems. Alkaline soil causes yellowing between the leaf veins.\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 dry spells. Feed with a controlled release fertiliser for acid loving plants in early spring, and again after flowering if growth looks tired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim straight after the main flowering flush, which is when next season's buds are set. It reshoots from old wood, so an overgrown plant can be cut back hard in spring and will refurnish within a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in two sizes: a pack of ten in 140mm pots and a pack of six in 200mm pots. Both are pack quantities aimed at hedging and mass planting rather than single specimen use, which is the economical way to plant a run of 10m or more. The 200mm plants are further along and give a visible line sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel packed upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Expect a quiet fortnight, then new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather, and a closed hedge line in about two seasons at 1m spacing. 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\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to plant and maintain a hedge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eCompare hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-shrubs\"\u003eBrowse low maintenance shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs\"\u003eSee the full shrub 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 hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1m apart in a single row. At that spacing the plants meet within about two seasons and the hedge holds cover down to ground level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is frost hardy once established, which is why it suits cool temperate gardens as well as subtropical ones. Protect young plants through their first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep the leaf colour strong?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it as much sun as your climate allows. Plants in part shade grow greener, and a feed formulated for acid loving plants in early spring helps hold the tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight after the main flowering flush. Pruning later removes the wood that carries next season's flowers, which is the usual reason a plant flowers poorly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":44837455528255,"sku":"QLD","price":479.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44837455561023,"sku":"QLD","price":227.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Razzleberri-Loropetalum-Loropetalum-chinense-Razzleberri.jpg?v=1741858327"},{"product_id":"dwarf-fiddle-leaf-fig-ficus-lyrata-bambino","title":"Dwarf Fiddle Leaf Fig - Ficus lyrata Bambino","description":"\u003cp\u003eDwarf Fiddle Leaf Fig (\u003cem\u003eFicus lyrata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bambino') is the version of the fiddle leaf fig that suits a normal room. It holds at about 1.5m tall and 80cm wide, carrying the same glossy violin shaped leaves at roughly half the size, and it branches into a bushy shape rather than running for the ceiling on a bare stem. If you have wanted the look but not the height, this is the one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe look at a workable size.\u003c\/strong\u003e Same sculptural leaves and deep gloss, on a plant that tops out around 1.5m and fits beside a sofa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBushy rather than bare stemmed.\u003c\/strong\u003e It branches naturally and holds foliage low, so you avoid the leggy trunk standard fiddle leaf figs develop indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow and predictable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gradual growth means it stays in proportion for years instead of outgrowing the spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity is a plus.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles humid air well, so bathrooms and warm kitchens suit it better than they suit most indoor plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, your climate stops mattering.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is frost tender, but as a house plant it grows the same in Hobart as in Cairns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it bright indirect light, a metre or two back from a north or east facing window. Direct sun through glass scorches the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 300mm to 400mm pot with a drainage hole suits a plant this size. Slip it inside a decorative outer pot rather than potting straight into one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheltered balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors it is limited to tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, in a frost free spot with morning sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Dwarf Fiddle Leaf Fig in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors, turning the pot a quarter every few weeks so it grows evenly. It is frost tender, so outdoor planting only suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. Keep it away from air conditioning vents and cold draughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor potting mix opened up with perlite or coarse bark. Figs hate sitting wet, and a heavy mix in a pot without drainage is the usual reason these plants fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water thoroughly once the top 50mm of mix has dried, then empty the saucer. That is roughly weekly in summer and every two to three weeks in winter. Liquid feed monthly through spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and grooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune in spring to encourage branching, cutting above a leaf node. Wear gloves, because the milky sap is a skin irritant. Wipe the leaves every month or two, since dust cuts the light they receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in seven sizes. Tube and 140mm plants are young rooted cuttings and take a few years to reach any presence. The 200mm pack of 6 and 250mm pack of 3 suit several rooms. For a single indoor feature the 300mm is the value pick, while the 400mm and 500mm plants arrive already bushy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf drop in the first fortnight is normal, because figs react to any change in light. Settle it in its final spot straight away. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-growing-and-caring-for-fiddle-leaf-fig-trees\"\u003eGrowing ficus lyrata indoors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the wider indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ficus\"\u003eCompare relatives in the ficus collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The sap is an irritant to skin and mouths, and the small figs are toxic to pets if eaten. Keep it out of reach of animals that chew foliage, and wear gloves when you prune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves dropping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually a change of position, a cold draught, or watering too often. Figs dislike being moved and respond by shedding. Give it a stable, bright spot and let the mix dry between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it really get indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1.5m tall and 80cm wide over several years, roughly half a standard fiddle leaf fig. Tip pruning in spring keeps it lower and encourages branching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51641952305471,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140125217087,"sku":null,"price":201.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140125151551,"sku":null,"price":265.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140125249855,"sku":null,"price":252.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140125282623,"sku":null,"price":98.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100345221439,"sku":null,"price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":49546538942783,"sku":"QLD","price":450.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140125184319,"sku":null,"price":810.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Dwarf-Fiddle-Leaf-Fig-Ficus-lyrata-Bambino.png?v=1766222577"},{"product_id":"rain-lily-zephyranthes","title":"Rain Lily - Zephyranthes","description":"\u003cp\u003eRain lily (\u003cem\u003eZephyranthes\u003c\/em\u003e species) does exactly what the name promises. Days after a summer downpour a clump lifts a flush of white or soft pink trumpets that were not there the week before, holds them briefly, then rests until the next soaking. It is a small clumping bulb, roughly 30cm tall and 25cm across, which puts it at the front of a bed or along a path edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers on cue.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rainfall triggers the flush, so several displays across a wet summer is normal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for the front row.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 30cm by 25cm it edges a path or driveway without ever needing cutting back off the concrete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat, humidity and dry spells all suit it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical wet seasons and hot inland summers are met with the same indifference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe clump thickens itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulbs divide underground, so a thin first season planting fills into a solid ribbon over two or three summers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost nothing to do.\u003c\/strong\u003e No staking, no deadheading, no spraying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 15cm apart in a continuous line. It looks sparse on day one and reads as a solid green edge by the second summer, which is the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Also 15cm apart, roughly 44 plants a square metre. Use it under established shrubs or across a hot strip where lawn struggles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The grassy foliage suits a shallow bowl, a rockery pocket or the gaps between stepping stones. Drainage matters more than pot size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing rain lily in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings the heaviest flowering, and light shade thins the flushes. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, arid and semi-arid gardens. It takes light frost only, so in cool temperate and frosty inland gardens grow it in a pot that can shift under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is the only real requirement. Set the clump with the neck of the bulb at soil level, and on heavy clay raise the bed or work coarse sand through it. Waterlogged winter soil rots bulbs faster than any drought harms them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first spring and summer, then let the weather take over. A light dressing of complete fertiliser in early spring is enough for the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None needed. Tidy spent stems and tired leaves in late winter, and divide congested clumps every three or four years to keep the flowering heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRain lily is sold here in tube stock only. Each tube holds a young clump with a few strappy leaves, and a first season planting normally puts its energy into roots rather than flowers. Expect a modest showing in the first summer and a proper display in the second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock travels well, with little top growth to bruise. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery, which at this price means buying enough for a real run of edging. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing edging plants for a clean garden line\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003ePlants suited to mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eBrowse the rockery plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eCompact plants for pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant rain lilies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFifteen centimetres apart for edging or mass planting, near 44 plants a square metre. Wider spacing still grows well, it just takes an extra season for the clumps to meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter rain through the warmer months, usually within three to five days of a decent soaking. Dry summers give fewer flushes, and a garden on regular irrigation flowers more often than one relying on the sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The bulbs contain lycorine and are toxic to pets if dug up and chewed, with vomiting the usual result. Plant where a digging dog cannot reach them, or choose something else if that is a real risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44938222731583,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Rain-Lily-Zephyranthes.jpg?v=1741858414"},{"product_id":"japanese-spindle-euonymus-japonicus","title":"Japanese spindle - Euonymus japonicus","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese Spindle (\u003cem\u003eEuonymus japonicus\u003c\/em\u003e) is the shrub for a formal hedge that stays sharp without constant attention. Left alone it makes a rounded evergreen about 3m tall and 2m wide, though most gardeners hold it between 1m and 1.5m with two trims a year. The leaves are small, thick and high gloss, so a clipped face catches the light the way box does, but the plant behind it is tougher: frost hardy, salt tolerant and untroubled by a dry, windy boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes a clip beautifully.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small leaves and a dense habit mean cut ends disappear, so the hedge reads as one clean surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy in four directions at once.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, wind tolerant and salt tolerant. Few formal hedging plants manage all four.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy evergreen year round.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage keeps its shine through winter, so a boundary planted for privacy still works in July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun or part shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It holds reasonable density in half a day of sun, useful along a south facing fence where most hedges thin out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormal hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row. That spacing knits into a solid face without the plants starving each other of water and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown to its full 3m it covers a standard fence line. Keep the base slightly wider than the top so the lower branches hold their light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Single plants hold a ball, cone or standard well, and the salt and wind tolerance make it a safer formal choice near the water than clipped box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Japanese Spindle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the tightest growth; part shade means a looser hedge. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens and handles frost unprotected. In the humid subtropics and tropics the still, wet air brings on leaf spotting, so choose a hedge better adapted to humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy about type as long as water moves through. It copes with thin, poor ground but sulks in a wet spot, so mound the position on heavy clay. Mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then step back. Once established it is genuinely drought tolerant. A controlled release fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer keeps the colour strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Start tipping from the day you plant rather than waiting for height, because early trimming builds density low down. After that, two cuts a year hold the shape: one after the spring flush, one in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell it in three sizes: 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, and single 300mm plants. The packs are the sensible choice for a hedge run, since you need a plant every 60cm and the cost per metre drops. Single 300mm plants suit a short border, a topiary specimen or patching an existing hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a slow growing shrub, which is exactly why it clips so well. Expect a quiet first season while the roots establish, then steady growth. Plants are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to create a great hedge and keep it looking 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\/topiary-and-shaping-plants\"\u003ePlants that suit topiary and shaping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/japanese-box-buxus-microphylla-japonica\"\u003eJapanese Box, for a softer low 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\u003eSixty centimetres apart in a single row. Planting tighter does not close the gap any faster and only makes the plants compete for water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly, and that is the trade for how neatly it clips. Buy the largest size your budget allows if you want height sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it under a metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It holds a low hedge of 60cm to 1m with two trims a year, and because it shoots from old wood you can bring an overgrown plant back down without leaving bare stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100359672127,"sku":null,"price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44949269414207,"sku":"QLD","price":145.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44960078528831,"sku":"QLD","price":185.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44964921180479,"sku":"QLD","price":153.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100359508287,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100359541055,"sku":null,"price":189.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Japanese-spindle-Euonymus-japonicus.jpg?v=1741858489"},{"product_id":"fire-alarm-heuchera-heuchera-fire-alarm","title":"Fire Alarm Heuchera - Heuchera 'Fire Alarm'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFire Alarm Heuchera (\u003cem\u003eHeuchera\u003c\/em\u003e 'Fire Alarm') is grown for its leaves, not its flowers. It forms a tidy mound about 40cm high and 40cm across in a brick red that holds through the year rather than fading to green by midsummer. Slender white flower spikes rise above the foliage in the warmer months, a bonus rather than the point. It is also 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\u003eLeaf colour that lasts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Brick red foliage carries the plant twelve months of the year, so a border never goes flat between flowering seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays where you put it.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 40cm by 40cm it holds a neat clump and does not run, spread or seed through the bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, so it suits a courtyard the dog has the run of.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold and wind are fine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy and wind tolerant, so it copes with exposed southern gardens that flatten softer perennials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart for a continuous ribbon of colour along a path. At that spacing the mounds meet without crowding each other for light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 40cm spacing gives roughly six plants per square metre, enough to close the ground over a season and keep weeds down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its size suits a 300mm pot on its own, or the edge of a mixed container where the red foliage works all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Fire Alarm Heuchera in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade is the sweet spot: morning sun with afternoon shade gives the strongest colour without scorching. This is a plant for cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. In warmer districts push it further into shade, and be honest that tropical and subtropical humidity is not what it was bred for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and rich in organic matter. Work compost through the bed, and set the crown at soil level rather than burying it, since a buried crown is the usual cause of rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, regular water through the warm months, easing back over winter. It wants moisture without ever sitting wet. A light feed of slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough for the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and division.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut tired leaves off at the base in late winter to make room for the new flush, and remove spent flower spikes. Divide the clump every three or four years to keep it vigorous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown in tube stock, a young plant with a small rosette of leaves rather than the full mound in the photographs. Tube stock is the sensible way to buy a perennial like this: it roots into the bed quickly instead of sulking, and reaches close to its mature 40cm spread within a season or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour deepens once the plant settles and pushes its first proper flush. Plants travel packed upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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\/border-brilliance-low-growing-plant-ideas\"\u003eLow growing plant ideas for borders and edging\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the full groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eMore plants that are safe around cats and dogs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-cool-climates\"\u003ePlants suited to cool climate gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun can it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorning sun with afternoon shade gives the best result. Full sun in a hot inland or northern garden bleaches and crisps the leaf edges, while deep shade dulls the red down towards bronze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe if my dog chews on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Heuchera is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it is a reasonable choice for a garden pets use. Any plant eaten in quantity can upset a stomach, but there is nothing harmful in the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need for a border?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace them 40cm apart, so a 4m run takes ten plants and a square metre of mass planting takes about six. Planting closer does not close the gap faster and only makes watering harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44949337440575,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100360589631,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Fire-Alarm-Heuchera-Heuchera-Fire-Alarm.png?v=1766222622"},{"product_id":"sugar-plum-heuchera-heuchera-sugar-plum","title":"Sugar Plum Heuchera - Heuchera 'Sugar Plum'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSugar Plum Heuchera (\u003cem\u003eHeuchera\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sugar Plum') is a compact evergreen perennial for the front of a shaded bed or a pot by the back door. The foliage mound sits at about 25cm and spreads to roughly 45cm, rising to around 40cm when the fine cream and pink flower spikes go up. It is low maintenance, frost hardy and safe around cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that works all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e An evergreen mound of ruffled leaves in the plum tones the name suggests, holding colour through winter when flowering perennials have gone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It prefers part shade, so it is one of the few colourful options for a bed under a tree or a south facing courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 45cm across it fits a courtyard pot, a narrow border or a balcony planter without crowding anything.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can sit at ground level without a second thought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart along the front of a bed. The mounds meet at that spacing and give a continuous ribbon of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant fills a 250mm pot, and three in a 400mm bowl make a fuller display. A pot also lets you move it out of hard summer sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e A drift at 40cm centres under deciduous trees or along a shaded path covers ground where lawn will not grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sugar Plum Heuchera in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade, ideally morning sun with cover from hard afternoon light. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens and is frost hardy. Humid subtropical and tropical summers sit outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and rich in organic matter. Heuchera crowns rot in heavy wet ground, so raise the bed or use a quality potting mix in a container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, even water: damp but never soggy, and less again over winter. A slow release fertiliser in early spring covers the whole year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pull tired outer leaves away as they age and cut spent flower spikes at the base. Every three or four years the crown lifts out of the soil, so dig it up, divide it and replant the pieces deeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold in one size, a 140mm pot in packs of ten. Each is already making a small mound rather than a seedling, and ten plants edge about 4m of border at 40cm spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeucheras travel well because the foliage is tough and sits low. Expect a few marked outer leaves, which pull away cleanly, and the plant looks right within a fortnight. Growth is slow and steady, so allow a full season for it to fill its space. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, with a minimum order of $300 before delivery, 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\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003ePlants that are safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eThe best ground cover plants for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that suit pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Heuchera is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can be planted at ground level or kept in a pot on the floor without concern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun can it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorning sun with afternoon shade is ideal. Hard afternoon sun in an inland summer scorches the leaf edges, while deep shade dulls the foliage colour, so aim for bright shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my plant lifted out of the soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeucheras push their crown upward as they age, exposing a short woody stem. Lift the plant every three or four years, split the crown and replant the divisions deeper than they were.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a humid climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well. It belongs in cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. Humid subtropical summers encourage crown rot, so treat it as a short term pot plant if you garden there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44949353103679,"sku":"QLD","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Sugar-Plum-Heuchera-Heuchera-Sugar-Plum.jpg?v=1741858493"},{"product_id":"gulf-stream-heavenly-bamboo-nandina-domestica-gulf-stream","title":"Gulf Stream Heavenly Bamboo - Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGulf Stream Heavenly Bamboo (\u003cem\u003eNandina domestica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Gulf Stream') is the mass planting shrub that changes colour with the seasons and asks for almost nothing. It holds a neat dome about 90cm tall and 90cm wide, with fine, bamboo like foliage that flushes bronze on new growth and turns deep red through the cold months. It is not a bamboo and it does not run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn and winter colour without losing leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage reddens as temperatures drop and greens up again in spring, so the bed changes through the year while staying evergreen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA dwarf, sterile form.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike older nandinas, 'Gulf Stream' rarely sets berries and stays around 90cm, so it does not seed itself through the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant, drought tolerant once established and happy in poor soil. It does not need shaping to look tidy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniform enough to plant in numbers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth is even and predictable, so a mass planting reads as one clean band rather than a row of individuals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and low hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a dense block or low informal hedge. At that spacing the canopies close within two seasons and the shaded ground beneath keeps weeding down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders, edging and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The even height suits the front of a mixed bed or a run along a path, and a 400mm pot holds one plant comfortably in a courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Gulf Stream Heavenly Bamboo in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the strongest red winter colour; part shade keeps the foliage greener and softer. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens. Frost hardy gardens in the south get the best colour, because the red develops in response to cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy, and it tolerates poor soil better than most ornamentals. It still wants drainage, so on heavy clay plant on a raised mound and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then taper off. Established plants are drought tolerant. A controlled release fertiliser in early spring keeps growth even, and too much nitrogen mutes the winter colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Cut the oldest canes out at ground level every year or two to keep the clump fresh from the base. Remove whole canes rather than shearing the top flat, which spoils the natural texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown for planting in numbers, so it is sold in multi packs: 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six and 250mm in packs of three. The 140mm pack is the value option for a long run at 60cm spacing, and the 250mm plants give you presence in the first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants arrive as bushy young clumps rather than finished domes, and some colour variation between plants is normal. Expect them to close ranks over two seasons. Plants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eBrowse plants with seasonal foliage colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003eCompare shrubs suited to mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-shrubs\"\u003eMore low maintenance shrubs for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eHow to choose edging plants for a garden bed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it actually a bamboo?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The common name comes from the fine, cane like stems and divided leaves. It is a shrub with an ordinary root system, and it does not run or send up shoots away from the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart for a dense mass planting or low hedge. For a looser border where each plant shows its own shape, stretch that to 80cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Nandina foliage and berries are toxic to cats and dogs if eaten. 'Gulf Stream' is a sterile form that rarely fruits, which removes the berry risk, but keep it out of gardens where a dog chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44949392490815,"sku":"QLD","price":193.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100360851775,"sku":null,"price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44960462143807,"sku":"QLD","price":205.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140128166207,"sku":null,"price":130.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100360884543,"sku":null,"price":66.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100360917311,"sku":null,"price":280.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100360950079,"sku":null,"price":1072.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100360982847,"sku":null,"price":1633.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Gulf-Stream-Heavenly-Bamboo-Nandina-domestica-Gulf-Stream.jpg?v=1741858496"},{"product_id":"burning-love-leucothoe-leucothoe-burning-love","title":"Burning Love Leucothoe - Leucothoe 'Burning Love'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBurning Love leucothoe (\u003cem\u003eLeucothoe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Burning Love') is a low arching shrub grown for foliage that changes with the season. It reaches about 60cm tall and 90cm wide, wider than it is high, with glossy pointed leaves that deepen to burgundy red as the weather turns cold and lighten again through spring. Small white bell flowers follow in the warmer months. Planted 60cm apart it makes a dense, weed suppressing mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that arrives when the garden needs it.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage turns burgundy red in cold weather, so the display peaks in the months when most shrubs have nothing to offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA spreading, layered habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The arching stems knit together horizontally, filling a bed faster than an upright shrub of the same height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles damp shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, humidity tolerant and comfortable with wet feet, which covers the shaded low lying beds that defeat most colour shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little work.\u003c\/strong\u003e No shaping, no staking, no annual shear. Cutting a few old stems out at the base every second year keeps it fresh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a dense mass. At that spacing the arching stems overlap within two seasons and hold the soil on a shaded slope or bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e The low spreading shape suits the front of a shaded bed or a path edge, where it softens the line without needing to be clipped square.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant fills a 400mm pot on a shaded courtyard, and the seasonal colour change gives a small garden something that moves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Burning Love leucothoe in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade is ideal, with morning sun and shelter from harsh afternoon sun. It suits cool temperate and warm temperate gardens and is frost hardy, so cold southern winters are where it colours best. It is not a plant for tropical or arid gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, moisture retentive and rich in organic matter, prepared the way an azalea or camellia bed is. Work compost through before planting and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e It likes consistent moisture and tolerates damp ground, so it is one of the few colour shrubs for a bed that drains slowly. Feed with a fertiliser formulated for acid loving plants in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave the natural arching shape alone. Every second year cut two or three of the oldest stems out at ground level, which pushes fresh growth with the strongest colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in two sizes: 140mm pots in packs of ten and 200mm pots in packs of six. The 140mm plants are the value choice for a large mass planting and take a season longer to close over. The 200mm plants carry several stems and read as a proper shrub straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour on arrival depends on the season: foliage runs green through the warm months and reddens with the cold, so a green plant in summer is behaving normally. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eBrowse plants with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eCompare plants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/border-brilliance-low-growing-plant-ideas\"\u003eLow growing plant ideas for borders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/plants-that-change-colour-throughout-the-year\"\u003ePlants that change colour through the year\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart, roughly three plants per square metre. The stems arch outwards, so wider spacing leaves gaps for longer than you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Leucothoe belongs to the same family as pieris and azalea and is considered toxic to cats and dogs, so we do not list it as pet friendly. Keep it away from animals that chew foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my plant green rather than red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe burgundy tones develop in cold weather and fade as it warms. A plant in a mild subtropical garden, or one in deep shade, will hold more green through the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":44949409726783,"sku":"QLD","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44960410501439,"sku":"QLD","price":249.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Burning-Love-Leucothoe-Leucothoe-Burning-Love.jpg?v=1741858497"},{"product_id":"sacred-bamboo-nandina-domestica-moon-bay","title":"Sacred Bamboo - Nandina domestica 'Moon Bay'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSacred Bamboo 'Moon Bay' (\u003cem\u003eNandina domestica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Moon Bay') is a compact evergreen mound of fine foliage that settles at about 80cm tall and 80cm wide. New growth comes through lime green and the whole plant colours red through the cold months, so a border built from it changes character twice a year. Despite the common name it is not a bamboo and it does not run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour without flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lime green new growth in the warm months, deep red through winter, and no reliance on a short bloom season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays the size you bought.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 80cm each way this compact form will not outgrow a narrow bed the way the older nandinas do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low care.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant, drought tolerant once settled and happy in poor soil, so it survives beds nothing else will.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine texture that reads clean.\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrow leaflets give a soft layered look suited to both formal repetition and a relaxed mixed border.\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 low run. At that spacing the plants touch without smothering each other and the line stays even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow informal hedging and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 50cm spacing gives a soft knee height hedge along a path or driveway. In larger drifts, plant in odd numbered groups so the winter colour reads as a block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider suits it long term, and it holds its shape where a larger shrub would crowd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sacred Bamboo in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. The winter red is strongest in full sun and in cooler gardens, so cool temperate and warm temperate growers get the best of it. Subtropical and Mediterranean gardens suit it too, though the winter colour there is a softer bronze. It is not a plant for the wet tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Undemanding. It tolerates poor and compacted ground provided water can drain away. Work compost through the backfill and mulch 75mm deep, kept off the crown.\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. A slow release fertiliser in early spring keeps the new growth bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the oldest canes back to ground level in late winter to keep the clump fresh, rather than shearing the top, which spoils the layered look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour sizes are grown. The 140mm packs of ten and 200mm packs of six are the value option for a long border, arriving as young plants that fill out over a season or two. The 250mm packs of three and single 300mm plants are further along and already bushy, worth it where the edge needs to read finished in the first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a slow grower, so expect a settled first year rather than fast size. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing edging plants for a garden bed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eBrowse plants grown for autumn and winter colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-shrubs\"\u003eCompare other low maintenance shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003eSee more plants for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it actually a bamboo?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Sacred bamboo is a nandina, and the name comes from the cane like stems. It is clumping, not running, so it will not spread through a bed or under a fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need for a border?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo per metre, planted 50cm apart. For a 5m run that is ten plants, which the 140mm pack of ten covers exactly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNandina is not on our pet friendly list. The foliage and berries contain compounds that are toxic if eaten, and while this compact form rarely flowers or fruits, it is not one for a yard where a dog chews plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44949410283839,"sku":"QLD","price":180.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100361113919,"sku":null,"price":234.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44956483027263,"sku":"QLD","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140128231743,"sku":null,"price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140128198975,"sku":null,"price":115.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100361048383,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Sacred-Bamboo-Nandina-domestica-Moon-Bay.jpg?v=1741858498"},{"product_id":"ascot-rainbow-euphorbia-euphorbia-ascot-rainbow","title":"Ascot Rainbow Euphorbia - Euphorbia 'Ascot Rainbow'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAscot Rainbow Euphorbia (\u003cem\u003eEuphorbia x martinii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Ascot Rainbow') is grown for its leaves rather than its flowers. Every narrow leaf is edged cream over grey green, and in cold weather the tips flush pink and red, so the plant changes through the year without ever losing its shape. It forms a tidy dome about 50cm tall and 60cm wide, then throws lime and yellow flower heads in late winter and spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour in every season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream and green variegation year round, red and pink tips in the cold months, lime flower heads in late winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt thrives on neglect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, happy in poor soil and salt tolerant, so a dry bank or a coastal verge suits it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold southern winters bring out the best colour rather than damaging the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat without work.\u003c\/strong\u003e A self supporting dome at 50cm by 60cm, so there is no staking, no flopping and no shaping.\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 band of foliage. At that spacing the domes touch without crowding, and the line stays crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and dry banks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage and poor soil are what it wants, which makes it one of the few colourful plants for a hot rocky slope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 300mm pot holds one comfortably. In a courtyard it gives structure and colour in a footprint smaller than most shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Ascot Rainbow Euphorbia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always. Shade makes it stretch and dulls the variegation. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens. It is not a plant for the wet tropics or humid subtropical summers, where the crown rots in warm wet soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage matters more than fertility. Poor, gravelly or sandy soil is ideal. On clay, plant on a raised mound and mix coarse grit through the backfill.\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 weather. It needs almost no fertiliser, and rich feeding produces soft growth that loses colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spent flower stems back to the base once the heads brown off, which keeps the dome tight and encourages fresh shoots. Wear gloves and eye protection, because the milky sap irritates skin and eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis euphorbia comes in two sizes, both multipacks: 140mm pots in packs of ten and 200mm pots in packs of six. That suits the way it is used, since a border or rockery wants numbers rather than one specimen. The 140mm plants establish fast in free draining soil, and the 200mm plants are close to their finished shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStems can bend in transit and the odd broken one is normal. Snap points seal themselves, so trim cleanly and keep the sap off your skin. Plant within a few days, water in once, and expect the dome to fill out over a single warm season. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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\/rockery-plants\"\u003eBrowse plants suited to rockeries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/variegated-plants-explained-what-every-gardener-should-know\"\u003eWhat every gardener should know about variegated plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eMore drought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-sun\"\u003ePlants for a hot full sun position\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFifty centimetres apart for a mass planting or a border band. Each plant spreads to about 60cm, so that spacing lets the domes just meet without losing their individual shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the sap dangerous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe milky sap is a genuine skin and eye irritant, and it is toxic to cats and dogs if eaten. Wear gloves when cutting, wash your hands afterwards, and keep it out of reach of pets that chew plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a humid subtropical garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a poor choice there. Warm wet summers cause crown and root rot, and the colour fades. It performs best in cool temperate, Mediterranean and dry inland gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140130099519,"sku":null,"price":210.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100366651711,"sku":null,"price":207.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44960092258623,"sku":"QLD","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Ascot-Rainbow-Euphorbia-Euphorbia-Ascot-Rainbow.jpg?v=1741858538"},{"product_id":"silver-swan-euphorbia-euphorbia-characias-silver-swan","title":"Silver Swan Euphorbia - Euphorbia characias 'Silver Swan'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilver Swan Euphorbia (\u003cem\u003eEuphorbia characias\u003c\/em\u003e 'Silver Swan') is a neat evergreen mound of grey green leaves edged in creamy white, about 80cm tall and the same across. In late winter it lifts domed heads of lime green and cream well above the foliage, and it holds that display for months. It thrives on drought, poor soil and salt wind, and it holds a border together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that works all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The white edged blue grey leaves give twelve months of structure, not a two week flowering moment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt prefers being left alone.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, salt tolerant, frost hardy and happy in poor soil, so it suits gardens that get watered rarely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn unusual flower colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The lime green and cream heads sit beautifully against silver, burgundy or deep green planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePredictable size.\u003c\/strong\u003e It settles at roughly 80cm by 80cm and stays there, so a border planted to a plan still reads as planned in three years.\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 continuous silver edge. At that spacing the mounds touch without crowding, which keeps air moving through them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A drift of five or seven reads far better than a single plant, and the sharp drainage of a rockery suits it exactly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt wind does not mark it. In a pot 400mm or wider it holds shape, provided the mix is gritty and drains freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Silver Swan Euphorbia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun keeps the variegation bright and the mound tight; in shade it stretches and pales. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens and is frost hardy. Humid summers invite stem rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above all, and poor is fine. On clay, plant on a raised mound with grit worked through, 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 season, then only through long dry spells. It needs no feeding in reasonable soil, and rich conditions produce soft floppy growth that opens up in the middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and sap.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut each spent flowering stem to the base once the heads brown, which keeps the plant dense. Wear gloves and eye protection: the milky sap is a skin and eye irritant, and it is toxic if eaten.\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 in packs of six and 250mm in packs of three. The 140mm plants are the economical choice for a long border edge, ten covering about 6m at 60cm spacing. The 200mm and 250mm sizes give an established mound in the first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel well because the foliage is firm rather than soft. Expect a few still weeks, then new growth from the base, with flowers in the second spring. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery, 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\u003eBrowse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003edrought tolerant range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/waterwise-garden-guide-sustainable-tips-and-plant-selections\"\u003ePlanning a waterwise garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003evariegated foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003erockery and gravel garden plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All euphorbias carry a milky sap that irritates skin and eyes badly, and it is toxic to cats, dogs and people if swallowed. Wear gloves when pruning and place it away from areas where pets or small children play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need for a border?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 60cm apart, so roughly six plants for every 3.5m of edge. That spacing lets the mounds meet within two seasons while keeping air flowing between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it thrown plain green shoots?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariegated plants occasionally revert. Cut any all green stem out at the base as soon as you see it, because green growth is more vigorous and takes over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does it live?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect four to six good years, which is normal for the species rather than a fault. Cutting spent flower stems to the base each year keeps it vigorous for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140130132287,"sku":null,"price":210.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100366782783,"sku":null,"price":207.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44960099434815,"sku":"QLD","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140130165055,"sku":null,"price":283.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Silver-Swan-Euphorbia-Euphorbia-characias-Silver-Swan.jpg?v=1741858539"},{"product_id":"little-flames-leucothoe-leucothoe-little-flames","title":"Little Flames Leucothoe - Leucothoe 'Little Flames'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLittle Flames Leucothoe (\u003cem\u003eLeucothoe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Little Flames') is a low evergreen shrub grown for the colour of its new growth. It makes a rounded mound about 80cm tall and 80cm wide, and each flush of leaves opens bright red before settling to deep green, with the whole plant colouring again through autumn and winter. It is one of the few good looking shrubs that genuinely prefers shade and damp ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour without flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Red and copper new growth appears through the year, so it carries a display between the short white flowering in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt wants the shady spot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade suits it best, which makes it useful under trees and along south facing walls where most shrubs thin out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDamp ground is fine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet feet tolerant, so it copes with the low corner of a garden that stays soggy after rain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat and slow.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows slowly to a tidy 80cm dome and holds that shape with almost no pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost is no problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully frost hardy, and cold deepens the winter colouring.\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 50cm apart for a low massed border. At that spacing the mounds meet in about two seasons and read as a continuous ribbon of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider suits it, and at 80cm it never outgrows a courtyard or a narrow shaded bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover under trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Massed at 50cm centres it covers the shaded ground beneath established trees, where lawn gives up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Little Flames Leucothoe in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade is the sweet spot. Morning sun with afternoon protection gives good colour without scorching, and deep shade works but the red is duller. This is a cool temperate and warm temperate plant only. It is not suited to tropical, subtropical or arid gardens, where summer heat and dry air burn the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, humus rich and moisture retentive, the same conditions azaleas and camellias want. Work compost or aged pine bark through the bed and mulch 50mm deep. Alkaline soil causes yellowing between the leaf veins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the root zone evenly moist, particularly through the first two summers. Feed with an azalea and camellia fertiliser in early spring, and again lightly after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Barely necessary. Tip prune after the spring flowering to encourage another flush of red growth, and remove any bare or damaged stems at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one comes in a single size, a 200mm pot sold in packs of six, which is the right quantity for a border run or a massed group. Plants arrive as bushy young shrubs around 25cm to 30cm tall, already branching and often carrying coloured new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it grows slowly, be patient. Expect roughly 15cm to 20cm of growth a year and a filled border by year three. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eplants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eautumn colour range\u003c\/a\u003e for companions that turn at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead about \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/border-brilliance-low-growing-plant-ideas\"\u003elow growing plants for borders\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare options across our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/evergreen-shrubs\"\u003eevergreen shrub collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Leucothoe belongs to the same family as pieris and azalea, and the foliage should be treated as toxic to cats and dogs if chewed. Plant it away from where pets graze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFifty centimetres apart for a massed border or groundcover. Because it is slow growing, closer spacing is not wasted, but it will still take two seasons to close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well in most of the country. In cool temperate gardens it tolerates morning sun, but hot afternoon sun bleaches and scorches the leaves. Part shade gives the best colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a 400mm pot with acidic potting mix, keep it out of hot afternoon sun, and never let it dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44960422297919,"sku":"QLD","price":335.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Little-Flames-Leucothoe-Leucothoe-Little-Flames.jpg?v=1741858556"},{"product_id":"twisting-red-leucothoe-leucothoe-twisting-red","title":"Twisting Red Leucothoe - Leucothoe 'Twisting Red'","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwisting Red Leucothoe (\u003cem\u003eLeucothoe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Twisting Red') is a small evergreen shrub grown for foliage that changes with the seasons. It makes a neat mound around 900mm high and wide, with narrow leaves that curl along arching stems, flushing bronze red as the weather cools and settling to deep green in the warmth. Small white bell flowers hang beneath the stems in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour without losing the leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e It holds foliage all year but shifts from green to burgundy and red through the cold months, so a shaded bed still has interest in July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely small.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 900mm each way it stays in scale beside a path and never needs cutting back to fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt likes shade and damp.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade with moist soil is exactly where it performs, which covers the difficult ground under trees and beside downpipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance by nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow, tidy growth means no shaping, no staking and no annual rescue prune.\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 The arching habit softens the front of a shaded bed. Plant 600mm apart along a path for a continuous low edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e At the same 600mm spacing it knits into a low carpet under established trees, where the changing colour reads better across a group than on one plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider suits it, and the weeping stems spill over the rim. Use an acidic potting mix, the type sold for camellias and azaleas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing twisting red leucothoe in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade, ideally with morning sun and protection from hot afternoon glare. This is a plant for cool temperate and warm temperate gardens, and it is frost hardy, so southern and tableland gardens suit it well. It struggles in subtropical and tropical heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, acidic, humus rich soil. Work compost or aged pine bark through the bed and mulch 75mm deep. It handles wet feet better than most shrubs, so damp ground is fine, though it yellows in alkaline soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the root zone consistently moist, especially through the first two summers. It is not a drought plant. Feed with an azalea and camellia fertiliser in early spring and lightly after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none required. Remove stems that die back and tip prune after flowering for a denser mound. Growth is slow, so avoid hard pruning: it takes several seasons to recover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied in one size, 200mm pots in packs of six, the practical quantity for edging or mass planting, and that size currently runs on backorder, so allow time before dispatch. Plants arrive as bushy young shrubs around 200mm to 300mm tall, with leaf colour already showing in the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause growth is slow, expect two to three seasons before a row closes into a continuous edge. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery, 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 \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-lower-soil-ph-a-guide-for-healthier-gardens-and-lawns\"\u003ehow to lower soil pH\u003c\/a\u003e if your beds are alkaline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eplants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eautumn colour range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind companions in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/border-brilliance-low-growing-plant-ideas\"\u003elow growing plant ideas for borders\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Like other plants in the heath family, the foliage contains grayanotoxins and is toxic to cats, dogs and horses if eaten. Plant it away from pets that chew leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Brisbane or Darwin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not suited to hot humid climates. Cool temperate and warm temperate gardens are its range, so anywhere with genuine winter cold and a shaded, moist position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my plant gone pale and yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always alkaline soil, which locks up iron. Mulch with aged pine bark, feed with an azalea and camellia fertiliser, and apply iron chelates to correct the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44960432030015,"sku":"QLD","price":239.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Twisting-Red-Leucothoe-Leucothoe-Twisting-Red.jpg?v=1741858558"},{"product_id":"green-and-gold-coprosma-coprosma-green-and-gold","title":"Green and Gold Coprosma - Coprosma 'Green and Gold'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreen and Gold Coprosma (\u003cem\u003eCoprosma repens\u003c\/em\u003e 'Green and Gold') brings colour to a hedge without a single flower worth looking at. The leaves are thick, high gloss and splashed with gold over deep green, and they hold that colour every month of the year on a shrub about 1.5m tall and 1.5m wide. On an exposed coastal block, very few variegated plants stay this clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage colour that never takes a season off.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold and green variegation carries the plant all year, so a hedge has something to look at in midwinter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wind tolerant, and the thick waxy leaves shed spray and dust, so the foliage keeps its shine where most variegated shrubs scorch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e It fills its 1.5m by 1.5m space in two to three seasons, one of the quicker ways to start a coloured hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Low maintenance and drought tolerant once established, needing a trim or two a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row for a dense hedge that closes at about 1.5m. Two trims a year keep the face flat, and because it shoots freely the hedge stays furnished from the ground up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Put it on the exposed side of a garden as a windbreak, with more sensitive plants behind. Salt, wind and sandy soil are all within its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm or larger pot holds it closer to 1m, and trimmed at 600mm to 800mm it makes a bright low border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Green and Gold Coprosma in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the strongest gold variegation, and the more shade it gets the greener the markings become. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. It handles light frost only, so hard frosting inland districts and the tablelands should use a pot that can be moved under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil is the requirement, and sandy coastal soils suit it perfectly. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound and work coarse sand through the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, then reduce as it becomes drought tolerant. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring keeps the variegation bright, and it does not want heavy feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim two or three times through the growing season, because it reshoots readily. Remove any all green shoots promptly: reverted growth is more vigorous and will take the plant over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown in tube stock, a young single stemmed plant rather than the rounded shrub in the photographs, which is the sensible way to buy a fast grower for a hedge. Ten tubes at 1m spacing gives roughly a 10m run for a fraction of the cost of advanced plants, and closes within two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTip prune from planting rather than waiting for height, since early pruning builds the density at the base that a hedge depends on. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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\/variegated-plants-explained-what-every-gardener-should-know\"\u003eHow variegated foliage works and how to keep it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eBrowse the full variegated foliage range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eSalt tolerant plants for coastal blocks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eCompare the best hedging 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. The plants meet and form a solid face at about 1.5m tall within two to three seasons, with enough room to stay evenly watered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are some of my shoots plain green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is reversion, and it happens to most variegated plants at some point. Cut those shoots out at their base as soon as you notice them, because plain green growth is more vigorous and will gradually dominate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. It is comfortable in subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, but a hard or repeated frost will burn the foliage badly. In cold districts grow it in a pot over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":45714423775551,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Green-and-Gold-Coprosma-Coprosma-Green-and-Gold.png?v=1766222739"},{"product_id":"rainbow-surprise-coprosma-coprosma-rainbow-surprise","title":"Rainbow Surprise Coprosma - Coprosma 'Rainbow Surprise'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRainbow Surprise Coprosma (\u003cem\u003eCoprosma repens\u003c\/em\u003e 'Rainbow Surprise') is the low hedge for a garden that takes salt and wind on the chin. It settles at about 1.2m tall and 1.2m wide, with glossy cream and green leaves that flush pink and red as the weather cools, so the colour peaks in winter. Planted 60cm apart it closes into a low informal hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour when you need it most.\u003c\/strong\u003e The variegation takes on pink and red tones through the cold months, the opposite of how most shrubs behave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, wind tolerant and drought tolerant once established, so a seaside boundary does not burn it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA hedge you can reach over.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.2m it screens a bed or low fence line without blocking a view or needing a ladder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little upkeep.\u003c\/strong\u003e One shear a year keeps it dense, and the glossy foliage stays clean without spraying.\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 60cm apart in a single row for an informal hedge that fills in within two seasons. The same spacing with one annual trim holds a tidy line along a path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where it earns its place, handling salt spray and constant wind better than almost any variegated shrub. A sound front garden choice on an exposed block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set 60cm apart across a bank for a block of light foliage colour, or use one in a 400mm pot where the winter tones sit at eye level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Rainbow Surprise Coprosma in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings out the strongest cream and deepest winter pinks; shade turns the plant loose and dull. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens, and takes light frost only, so hard frosting inland and tableland districts are not for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil is the one real requirement, including sand, which is part of why it thrives by the sea. On clay, plant on a raised mound and work compost through the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. A controlled release fertiliser in early spring keeps the variegation bright, though overfeeding pushes soft green growth instead of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly from planting to build density. One shear in early spring, taking no more than a third, keeps the shape tight. Remove plain green shoots at the base, since reverted growth is stronger and crowds out the variegated foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold in one format, a pack of ten 140mm plants. That is enough for roughly a 6m run at 60cm spacing, so it suits a hedge, border or mass planting rather than a single feature. The plants are young but well branched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a quiet first month while roots establish, then steady growth, with the hedge continuous by the second season. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-plants-for-coastal-gardeners-top-picks-for-2025\"\u003ePlant choices that cope with salt and coastal wind\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eBrowse coastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening options\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eSee other variegated foliage 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\u003eSixty centimetres apart in a single row. That closes into a continuous low hedge within two seasons and still leaves room to fill out at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. It comes through the occasional cold snap in a sheltered spot, but repeated hard frost damages the foliage, so cold inland gardens want something hardier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my plant losing its cream variegation?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEither too little sun or too much fertiliser. Move it into full sun if you can, ease off the feeding, and cut out fully green branches at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it lower than 1.2m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. An annual shear in early spring plus a light tidy after the summer flush holds it at 80cm to 1m without thinning the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":45714471780671,"sku":"QLD","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Rainbow-Surprise-Coprosma-Coprosma-Rainbow-Surprise.jpg?v=1741858680"},{"product_id":"madame-de-smet-dwarf-umbrella-tree-schefflera-arboricola-madame-de-smet","title":"Madame De Smet Dwarf Umbrella Tree - Schefflera arboricola 'Madame De Smet'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMadame De Smet Dwarf Umbrella Tree (\u003cem\u003eSchefflera arboricola\u003c\/em\u003e 'Madame De Smet') is the golden variegated form of the plant that has kept Australian living rooms green for decades. Each glossy leaf splits into fingers marbled in cream and gold, and in a pot it settles at about 2m tall and 1.2m wide. It is the simplest way to get a tall, bright indoor plant that will not sulk if you go away for a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright variegation without flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The gold and cream marbling carries the plant all year, which matters in a room with no seasonal colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal height in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 2m it fills a corner or flanks a doorway where a low plant would disappear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt forgives a missed watering.\u003c\/strong\u003e The stems store moisture, so short dry spells do no lasting harm. Constant wet does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e It reshoots readily below a cut, so it stays dense at the height you want instead of going bare and leggy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright room with light filtered through a curtain is ideal, anywhere in the country. Inside, your climate stops mattering, which counts for a plant this frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and balconies.\u003c\/strong\u003e Under a covered patio it grows faster than it does inside, and in tropical and subtropical gardens it can go in the ground and reach about 3m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A matched pair in identical pots at an entry reads as formal, and the variegation lifts a dark wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Madame De Smet Dwarf Umbrella Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light keeps the variegation strong; in dim rooms the new leaves come through mostly green and the stems stretch. Outdoors it wants part shade in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. Being frost tender, it is an indoor or verandah plant everywhere colder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium potting mix with extra perlite or coarse bark for drainage. The pot needs a working drainage hole, and the saucer should be tipped out rather than left full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top 3cm of mix is dry, roughly weekly in summer and every two to three weeks in winter. Liquid feed monthly through the warm months, then stop over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune in spring for a fuller plant, and cut leggy stems back by a third. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth a few times a year, since dust dulls the variegation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in a 300mm pot and as a 200mm pack of six. The 300mm plants are established and already carrying height, ready for a decorative pot. The 200mm plants are younger and bushier, useful when you want several through a room or along a balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a few older leaves to yellow and drop in the fortnight after it arrives; that is the plant adjusting to your light, not a fault. Leave it in one position and new growth follows within four to six weeks in warm weather. 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Keep it where pets cannot reach the lower leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the new growth coming through plain green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough light. Move it closer to a window with filtered sun and the following leaves come back marbled, though the green ones stay green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it shorter than 2m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Cut the main stems back by a third in spring and it branches below the cut, holding at whatever height suits the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live outside all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in frost free gardens. 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The dark leaf sets it apart from every standard green ficus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage in the darkest green.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small glossy leaves in a shade close to black give it a formal, expensive look that ordinary weeping figs cannot match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA manageable size in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Contained, it sits at about 3m tall and 1.5m wide, and regular tip pruning holds it lower with no complaint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy indoors or out.\u003c\/strong\u003e It works as an indoor tree in a bright room anywhere in the country, and outdoors in warm, frost free gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for warmth and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat and humid summers suit it, a reliable choice from Sydney north.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water, an occasional feed and a light trim are the whole job description.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a bright room and it becomes the anchor plant: a small tree with real presence, not another pot on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots on balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pair either side of a door, or a row along a terrace, makes a portable screen about 3m tall in warm climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting, with a caution.\u003c\/strong\u003e In warm frost free ground it will grow into a large tree with vigorous roots. Only plant it in the garden well away from pipes, paving and pools, where a big fig can be a big fig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Midnight Beauty Ficus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered light indoors, or morning sun to light shade outside. It is frost tender, so outdoor growing suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. In cooler areas keep it potted and indoors, which it handles indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality potting mix in a pot with real drainage holes. In the ground it is unfussy, provided water moves through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top few centimetres of mix dry out, then water deeply. Feed with a liquid or slow release fertiliser through spring and summer, nothing over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune any time in the warm months to keep the shape tight and the size in hand. Wear gloves: the milky sap can irritate skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow Midnight Beauty from tube stock through 140mm, 200mm and 250mm pack sizes to single 300mm pots and advanced 45L trees, so you can start small or buy immediate presence. Weeping figs famously drop leaves when they move house. Expect some leaf drop in the first fortnight, keep the plant in one bright spot without draughts, and it re-clothes itself within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/caring-for-ficus-benjamina-plant\"\u003eHow to care for Ficus benjamina\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the indoor plants range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/weeping-fig-ficus-benjamina\"\u003eCompare the classic green Weeping Fig\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eMore plants for pots and balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it dropping leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always a change of position, a draught or a swing in watering. It is the standard weeping fig response. Settle it in one bright spot and new leaves follow within weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The milky sap is an irritant and toxic to cats and dogs if leaves are chewed. In a home with a plant chewer, keep it out of reach or choose something from our pet safe range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it in the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in a warm, frost free climate with serious room. In the ground it becomes a large tree with vigorous, water seeking roots, so keep it well away from pipes, paving, pools and boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I hold it at 2m in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Tip prune two or three times through the warm months and it stays a dense 2m column. The smaller you keep it, the fuller it looks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51641945194815,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140137570623,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140137537855,"sku":null,"price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140137603391,"sku":null,"price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140137505087,"sku":null,"price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100405023039,"sku":null,"price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":48895713575231,"sku":"QLD","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Midnight-Beauty-Ficus-Ficus-benjamina-Midnight-Beauty.png?v=1766222832"},{"product_id":"robusta-rubber-plant-ficus-elastica-robusta","title":"Robusta Rubber Plant - Ficus elastica 'Robusta'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRobusta Rubber Plant (\u003cem\u003eFicus elastica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Robusta') is the indoor tree to choose when you want height quickly. Its leaves are the broadest of the rubber plants, thick and glossy enough to look almost artificial, and in a large pot it reaches about 3m tall and 2m across. It forgives a missed watering and holds its shape without staking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in a hurry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Given warmth and light it puts on a leaf every few weeks in summer, so a 300mm plant fills a corner in two seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad, glossy foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Larger and heavier leaves than the standard rubber plant, which is why 'Robusta' reads as a feature rather than a filler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt tolerates dry air and heat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Air conditioning, a west facing apartment and the occasional forgotten week are all within range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to hold at a set height.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the leader where you want it and it branches below the cut, so a ceiling is no problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors as a feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright room with filtered light is ideal, close to a window but out of direct summer sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens it lives outside year round in a pot, in bright shade away from afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots only, not garden beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e The root system is vigorous and invasive, so keep it in a container rather than near paving, pipes or a house slab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing rubber plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors, or dappled shade outdoors. It is frost tender, so in cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens treat it as an indoor plant that summers on a sheltered verandah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality free draining potting mix in a pot with a drainage hole. Repot every two to three years one size larger, or root prune and return it to the same pot to cap its size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water thoroughly, tip out the saucer, then let the top third of the mix dry before the next drink: weekly in summer, every two to three weeks in winter. Liquid feed monthly through spring and summer only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in spring to control height or encourage branching. Cut stems weep a milky sap that irritates skin and eyes, so wear gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold in 300mm pots as single plants, and in bulk as 200mm packs of six and 250mm packs of three for a commercial fit out. A 300mm plant is usually knee to waist height with several established leaves, and the smaller 200mm plants catch up within a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge soft leaves can mark in transit, and the odd lower leaf may drop while the plant adjusts to new light. Both are normal. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ficus\"\u003eBrowse the wider ficus range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-repot-your-plants-like-a-pro\"\u003eRepotting an indoor plant properly\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eCompare other indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe milky sap irritates skin, eyes and mouth if a stem breaks or a leaf is chewed. It is fine to live with, but not one to put within reach of a pet or toddler that chews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the lower leaves dropping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually too little light or too much water. Move it closer to a window and check the mix dries between drinks. Losing a few leaves after a move or repot is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it in the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn frost free areas it will grow, but the roots are invasive and it becomes a large tree, so it is a poor choice near a house or driveway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I stop it getting too tall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut the main stem back to the height you want in spring. It shoots from below the cut and thickens up, and the trimmings strike easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":49316157587775,"sku":"QLD","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":49316157620543,"sku":"QLD","price":348.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140138488127,"sku":null,"price":72.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100406923583,"sku":null,"price":247.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Robusta-Rubber-Plant-Ficus-elastica-Robusta.jpg?v=1741858859"},{"product_id":"gold-dust-tree-aucuba-japonica-variegata","title":"Gold Dust Tree - Aucuba japonica variegata","description":"\u003cp\u003eGold Dust Tree (\u003cem\u003eAucuba japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegata') is the answer to the darkest corner of the garden, where nothing has ever looked right. 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Avoid the wet tropics and dry inland gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, with compost worked through at planting. It tolerates poor soil well but not ground that stays wet, and 50mm of mulch helps it hold moisture under a hungry canopy.\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 weather. It is not fully drought tolerant, and dry shade under a large tree needs extra water. A slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim in early spring before the new growth. It reshoots from old wood, so a leggy plant can be cut back hard and will refurnish. Remove all green shoots at the base as they appear, or they outgrow the variegated growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in two sizes: 140mm pots in packs of ten, and 200mm pots in packs of six. The 140mm plants are young and are the value choice for a hedge run or a long shaded border. The 200mm plants suit a pot or a single feature, since they already carry a rounded shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAucuba travels well because the leaves are thick and leathery. Growth is slow and steady, so allow three to four years for a hedge to close at 80cm spacing. 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Worth knowing before you buy: like other cordylines it is toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear round colour without flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream and pink variegation does the work of a flowering shrub in a spot too shaded to flower well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall and narrow.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.8m by 1m it lifts the eye in a bed barely a metre deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in humidity and heat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustained wet heat that marks other foliage plants suits it, so a northern summer is no obstacle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No shaping, no deadheading, no spraying schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a group of three against a dark green backdrop it becomes the accent in a tropical bed, holding colour where ferns and palms give only texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm pot suits one plant for years, and in a shaded courtyard where flowering plants sulk this carries the colour instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the better cordylines for a bright interior. Keep it near a window with indirect light, away from air conditioning outlets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cordyline 'John Klass' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtered light or part shade gives the best colour, since hard afternoon sun bleaches and burns the leaves. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens only. It is frost tender, so in cooler districts grow it in a pot and move it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, free draining soil with plenty of organic matter, or a premium potting mix in containers. It wants moisture without sitting wet, so drainage still matters on clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil evenly damp through the warm months and ease off in winter. Feed a controlled release fertiliser in early spring and again in mid summer to hold the variegation strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional. If the lower stem goes bare with age, cut the cane back to about 30cm in spring and it will reshoot, usually with two or three new heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in three sizes, all sold in packs: 125mm in packs of ten, 180mm and 200mm in packs of six. That suits a group planting or a run of pots rather than a single specimen, so plan for several plants. The 125mm plants are young, usually a single stem under 40cm, while the 200mm plants already show the leaf width and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCordylines travel well because the leaves are firm, though a bruised outer leaf is normal and can be cut off at the base. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Expect a few quiet weeks, then new growth from the crown. 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\/cordyline-care-guide\"\u003eThe complete cordyline care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cordylines\"\u003eBrowse the full cordyline range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003ePlants with variegated foliage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants for balconies and courtyards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This species contains saponins and is toxic to cats and dogs if the leaves are chewed, bringing on drooling and vomiting. Keep it out of reach if your pet chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves losing their pink?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always too little light. Move it somewhere brighter, still out of direct afternoon sun, and feed in spring. New growth comes through with the colour restored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is frost tender, and cold damage shows as blackened leaf tips and collapse. In frost prone gardens grow it in a pot that can move under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors permanently?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a bright position with indirect light. Indoor plants grow more slowly and stay closer to 1m, and the mix should dry slightly at the surface between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"125mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":51625117876543,"sku":"QLD","price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":51625117909311,"sku":"QLD","price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140057813311,"sku":null,"price":213.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100418785599,"sku":null,"price":82.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Cordyline-fruticosa-John-Klass.png?v=1766222949"},{"product_id":"breynia-ironstone-range-breynia-disticha-ironstone-range","title":"Breynia ‘Ironstone Range’ - Breynia disticha ‘Ironstone Range’","description":"\u003cp\u003eBreynia 'Ironstone Range' (\u003cem\u003eBreynia disticha\u003c\/em\u003e 'Ironstone Range') is an uncommon named selection of the snow bush, grown entirely for its variegated foliage. Small rounded leaves are marbled and mottled along fine wiry stems, so the shrub reads as a soft cloud of colour rather than a block of green. It settles at about 1.5m tall and only 1m wide, which makes it one of the few colourful shrubs narrow enough for a tight garden bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour without flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The variegation carries the plant all year, so there is no waiting for a flowering season and no dead patch after it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow where it counts.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.5m by 1m it fits a bed less than a metre deep, along a fence line or beside a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles hot, sticky summers that scorch and spot many variegated shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance by nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e A trim once or twice a year is the whole job, and it responds to clipping with denser growth.\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 80cm apart in a single row for a hedge that closes at about 1.5m. That spacing suits its narrow habit; wider gaps leave the row looking see through for far longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pale foliage lifts a bed of dark green tropical planting, and a single clipped specimen works well as a full stop at the end of a border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider holds it near 1.2m and lets you move it under cover if your winters turn cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Breynia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate plant, and it is frost tender. Warm coastal gardens from Cairns to Sydney grow it outdoors year round, while Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and any frosting inland district need a sheltered wall or a pot that can be moved. Part shade to filtered sun gives the best foliage; harsh afternoon sun bleaches it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil with plenty of compost worked through. Mulch 75mm deep and keep it clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak twice a week through summer and let the surface dry between drinks in winter. A controlled release fertiliser in early spring and again in summer keeps new growth coming, and new growth is where the colour is strongest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune in spring and again after the summer growth flush. It shoots readily from old wood, so a leggy plant can be cut back hard and will refurnish from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreynia 'Ironstone Range' is grown as tube stock. These are young, well rooted plants rather than instant hedges, which is what makes planting a whole row affordable. Expect two to three seasons to reach hedge height in a warm garden, and longer in cooler areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf drop in transit is normal for a thin leaved shrub and is not a fault. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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\/variegated\"\u003eBrowse the variegated foliage range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/variegated-plants-explained-what-every-gardener-should-know\"\u003eWhat every gardener should know about variegated plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-subtropical-climates\"\u003ePlants for subtropical gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs\"\u003eCompare other garden shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEighty centimetres apart in a single row. Because the plant is naturally narrow, tighter spacing than usual is what produces a solid face rather than a row of separate shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is frost tender, and even a light frost damages the soft growth. In cold districts grow it in a pot and shift it under eaves or into a glasshouse for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep the variegation strong?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it filtered light rather than full afternoon sun, and feed lightly through the warm months. Colour is carried by new growth, so regular tip pruning keeps fresh foliage coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51640209637695,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100443689279,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100443656511,"sku":null,"price":334.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Breynia-Ironstone-Range-Breynia-disticha-Ironstone-Range.png?v=1766223243"},{"product_id":"black-turmeric-curcuma-caesia","title":"Black Turmeric - Curcuma caesia","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Turmeric (\u003cem\u003eCurcuma caesia\u003c\/em\u003e) is a tropical ginger grown for dramatic foliage first and an edible rhizome second. Each clump throws up broad upright leaves to about 1.2m tall and 800mm across, marked with a dark maroon stripe down the centre of every blade. Pink and purple flower spikes appear low in the clump 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\u003eFoliage that carries a bed on its own.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dark central stripe on a broad green leaf reads from across the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn edible crop underneath.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rhizome is a traditional ingredient in Indian cooking, deeply aromatic and used in small quantities for its bitter, pungent flavour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt copes with wet ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unusually for a feature plant it tolerates wet feet, so the low damp corner that rots other plants is fair game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and humidity suit it.\u003c\/strong\u003e A humid subtropical or tropical summer is the weather it was built for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One clump beside a path, a pool fence or a shaded entry does the work of a much larger plant. At 1.2m by 800mm it fills a gap without needing a bed built around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a lush block of foliage. At that spacing the clumps knit into a continuous mass by the second summer while each still has room to build a decent rhizome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider suits it, and a container makes the winter dormancy easy: move it out of the way and stop watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Black Turmeric in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade, or morning sun with afternoon protection, since harsh sun scorches the leaf edges. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens only. It is frost tender, so in cool districts grow it in a pot and keep the dormant rhizome dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moisture retentive and heavily composted. Unlike most ornamental gingers it tolerates ground that stays damp, though it still grows best where water moves through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water generously from the first spring shoots until the leaves yellow in autumn, and feed monthly through that period. Once it dies down, stop watering. Wet soil around a dormant rhizome is the usual cause of rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and dividing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spent foliage to ground level once it has yellowed. Lift and divide every three or four years in early spring, which is also when you harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Turmeric is sold as tube stock, so you are buying a young plant with a small developing rhizome rather than a mature clump. Give it a full warm season before you expect anything near 1.2m, and two seasons before harvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiming matters with a deciduous ginger. A plant arriving in the cooler months may be dormant with little visible top growth, which is normal and not a fault: keep it barely moist and it will shoot in spring. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eedible plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind companions in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-tropical-climates\"\u003etropical garden plants\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/elephant-ear-plant-care\"\u003eelephant ear care guide\u003c\/a\u003e for the same warm season culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatch it to your region with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-subtropical-climates\"\u003eplants for subtropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my plant disappeared over winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is deciduous. Black turmeric dies back to the rhizome each winter and reshoots in spring once the soil warms. Keep the soil almost dry while it is dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I actually cook with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The rhizome is used in Indian cooking and is far more bitter and camphorous than common yellow turmeric, so it goes in sparingly. Harvest from your second or third season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery well, in a pot 400mm or wider with rich mix and plenty of water through summer. Pots are also the practical answer outside the tropics and subtropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51640324456767,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Black-Turmeric-Curcuma-caesia.png?v=1766223296"},{"product_id":"lemon-beauty-heads-calocephalus-spp","title":"Lemon Beauty Heads - Calocephalus spp.","description":"\u003cp\u003eLemon Beauty Heads (\u003cem\u003eCalocephalus citreus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a small silver grey tufted native that carries lemon yellow button flowers on wiry stems through summer. It sits at about 40cm tall and 40cm wide, a genuine front row plant rather than something that swamps a border. The foliage colour is the real reason to plant it: fine, pale and silvery, it lifts everything green around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver foliage that works year round.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine grey leaves hold their colour whether or not it is flowering, so the bed reads well out of season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLemon button flowers on wiry stems.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, clean and held above the tuft, they suit naturalistic planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough to place anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e Forty centimetres each way fits a rockery pocket, a narrow border or a shallow pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, wind tolerant and untroubled by poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA bee and butterfly plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e The button flowers are an easy landing platform and keep coming 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\u003eRockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tuft looks right emerging between stones, and the sharp drainage of a rockery is the condition it prefers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart for a silver carpet. The tufts touch within a season or two, giving a soft grey sheet lit with yellow buttons in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and windy coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Run it as a low front line along a path where it stays put, or as a filler on exposed seaside blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lemon Beauty Heads in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, and it will not accept shade. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid to semi-arid gardens, and it is properly frost hardy. Humid subtropical and tropical gardens are wrong for it, because the fine foliage holds moisture and rots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is essential and poor soil is welcome. Sandy, gravelly and stony ground all suit it. On clay, raise the planting position with a mound of coarse sandy mix rather than filling a hole with compost, which creates a sump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then very little. It is drought tolerant once settled, and overwatering is the fastest way to lose it. One light feed with a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear the spent flower stems off once flowering finishes and tidy the tuft at the same time. That one cut keeps it compact and encourages fresh silver growth. Avoid cutting into bare stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is grown in tube stock, currently sold on backorder, so check the dispatch estimate at checkout. Tube stock is a young plant only a few centimetres across, which is the right way to buy a slow grower: small roots adapt to your own soil rather than sitting in a ball of imported mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubes travel well because there is almost no top growth to damage. Plant promptly into free draining ground and water in. Expect the first season to be mostly root work, with the tuft filling out and flowering in its second summer. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse the wider Australian native range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants suited to rockeries and gravel gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/border-brilliance-low-growing-plant-ideas\"\u003eLow growing plant ideas for borders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003eCompare all plants for mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a drift?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForty centimetres apart. The tufts meet within a season or two at that spacing, close enough to read as a silver sheet without the plants smothering each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same as the silver bush sold as a bedding plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a close relative, often sold under the same common heading. The figures here follow \u003cem\u003eCalocephalus citreus\u003c\/em\u003e, the tufted perennial with lemon button flowers grown for this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is mine going brown in the middle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always too much water or not enough sun. Cut back on watering, check that the soil drains freely, and shear off spent flower stems to open the tuft up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51640330617151,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Lemon-Beauty-Heads-Calocephalus-spp.png?v=1766223305"},{"product_id":"purple-prince-ti-plant-cordyline-fruticosa-purple-prince","title":"Purple Prince Ti Plant - Cordyline fruticosa ‘Purple Prince’","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple Prince Ti Plant (\u003cem\u003eCordyline fruticosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Purple Prince') is grown for one thing: deep burgundy purple foliage that holds its colour all year. It reaches about 2m tall and 1m wide, upright and narrow, with broad glossy leaves that catch the light. In a tropical planting it gives permanent colour without a season of waiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that never goes off.\u003c\/strong\u003e The burgundy purple is in the leaf, not a flower, so the plant looks the same in July as it does in January.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpright and narrow.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two metres tall on a one metre footprint adds height to a bed or a pot without spreading sideways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt works indoors as well as out.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light suits it, so the same plant can hold a corner of a living room or a courtyard bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little upkeep.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning schedule and no deadheading. Water, warmth and one spring feed are the whole job.\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 tropical bed.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant, or a group of three set 60cm apart, gives a bed a strong dark anchor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting for colour blocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a row or a drift. At that spacing the foliage overlaps into a continuous band of burgundy while each stem keeps its own line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm pot suits a single plant and naturally restrains it below the full 2m. Indoors, keep it near a bright window but out of direct sun through glass, which scorches the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Purple Prince Ti Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtered light or morning sun gives the richest colour. Deep shade turns it green and harsh afternoon sun bleaches it. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens only, and it is frost tender, so anywhere that frosts it belongs in a pot that comes under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, free draining soil with plenty of compost through it. It is humidity tolerant and enjoys a moist root run, but it will not accept standing water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it evenly moist through the warm months and ease back in winter. Potted plants dry out fast. Feed a controlled release fertiliser in early spring and again at midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Only for shape. If a plant gets leggy and bare at the base, cut the cane back to about 300mm in spring and it will reshoot, usually with more than one head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in two sizes: tube stock, and 200mm plants in packs of six. Tubes are young single stemmed plants and the value choice if you are massing a bed at 60cm centres. The 200mm plants already show full leaf colour and go straight into a decorative pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCordylines travel reasonably well, though the outer leaves can crease or brown at the tips in transit. Keep the plant warm and out of direct sun for its first week, and expect new growth from the crown within four to six weeks in the warm months. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery, 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\/designing-a-tropical-garden-that-looks-lush-year-round\"\u003eDesigning a tropical garden that holds up all year\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cordylines\"\u003eBrowse the full cordyline range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-tropical-climates\"\u003eCompare tropical garden plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003eSee plants suited to balconies and courtyards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This cordyline is toxic to cats and dogs, and chewing the leaves causes drooling, vomiting and stomach upset. It is rarely life threatening, but keep it out of reach if your pet chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my plant lost its purple colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always light. Too little and the leaves revert towards green, too much direct sun and they bleach. Filtered light or gentle morning sun gives the deep burgundy this variety is grown for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a cold part of the country?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in the ground. It is frost tender and suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. In cooler areas grow it in a pot that comes inside over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51640451170623,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140067807551,"sku":null,"price":207.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100451258687,"sku":null,"price":226.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Purple-Prince-Ti-Plant-Cordyline-fruticosa-Purple-Prince.png?v=1766223378"},{"product_id":"pink-lady-ti-plant-cordyline-fruticosa-pink-lady","title":"Pink Lady Ti Plant - Cordyline fruticosa ‘Pink Lady’","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Lady Ti Plant (\u003cem\u003eCordyline fruticosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pink Lady') brings colour to a shaded tropical bed without producing a single flower worth mentioning. Upright canes carry broad leaves striped in pink, cream and deep green, reaching about 1.8m tall but only a metre across, so it fits the narrow strip beside a pool or a path. Colour is strongest in bright filtered light, not full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage colour all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink and cream striping over green does the job flowers usually do, without a season off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall and narrow.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 1.8m high and only 1m wide, which suits a narrow bed against a fence or a pool surround.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad leaves, no fine litter and no fruit drop, so it does not keep filling the skimmer basket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to control.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut a cane down and it reshoots from the base, so height is a decision rather than a problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e The clean upright habit and lack of leaf litter make it one of the better choices around water. Set plants 70cm apart along a pool fence for a screen of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and feature beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 70cm spacing across a bed builds a block of pink and cream under established canopy. Repeat one plant rather than mixing several variegated types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and balconies.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm pot suits a single plant and holds it nearer 1.2m. On a bright balcony it is one of very few tall plants that stays colourful in shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Lady Ti Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered light or morning sun. Hot afternoon sun bleaches the pink and scorches leaf edges, while deep shade turns the plant plain green. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and is frost tender, so cooler districts need it potted and kept under cover through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and free draining, with compost worked through the bed. Mulch 50mm deep to keep the roots cool and the moisture even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil evenly moist through the warm months and ease off in winter. It is not drought tolerant, and dry spells show as brown leaf margins. Feed with a controlled release fertiliser in early spring and again at midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove lower leaves as they yellow to keep the canes clean. If a plant grows too tall or bare at the bottom, cut a cane back to 30cm in spring and it will send up several new heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour sizes are grown: tubes, 140mm pots in packs of ten, 200mm pots in packs of six, and single 300mm plants. Tubes and 140mm plants are young, single stemmed and knee high or less, the value choice for mass planting a bed. The 300mm size arrives with real height and colour already showing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCordylines travel well because the leaves are thick and hold moisture, though some marking on outer leaves is normal. Plant into a sheltered, shaded position, water in, and expect new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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\/designing-a-tropical-garden-that-looks-lush-year-round\"\u003eDesigning a tropical garden that looks lush year round\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cordylines\"\u003eBrowse the full cordyline range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003ePlants for poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eCompare variegated foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Cordyline fruticosa is toxic to cats and dogs if the leaves are chewed, causing drooling, vomiting and loss of appetite. Keep it out of reach of a pet that chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has the pink faded to green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo little light. The variegation needs bright filtered light to hold its colour, so a plant in deep shade drifts back towards plain green. Move it somewhere brighter, but out of hot afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it shorter than 1.8m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Cut a cane back to about 30cm in spring and it reshoots with two or three new heads. Doing this every few years keeps the plant full rather than bare legged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51640457855295,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140067938623,"sku":null,"price":196.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140067873087,"sku":null,"price":227.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140067905855,"sku":null,"price":114.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Pink-Lady-Ti-Plant-Cordyline-fruticosa-Pink-Lady.png?v=1766223383"},{"product_id":"firestorm-ti-plant-cordyline-fruticosa-firestorm","title":"Firestorm Ti Plant - Cordyline fruticosa ‘Firestorm’","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirestorm Ti Plant (\u003cem\u003eCordyline fruticosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Firestorm') is grown for leaf colour, not flowers. Broad strappy leaves come out hot pink and cerise over deep burgundy, and a group of them lights up a shaded tropical bed the way nothing green can. It holds at about 1.5m tall and 1m wide, so it slots into a border or a large pot without ever needing to be cut back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that lasts all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The variegated foliage is the display, with no flowering season to wait for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays in scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.5m by 1m it fits between a path and a fence, or in a 400mm pot, without crowding its neighbours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest colour in part shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtered light gives richer pinks than full sun, which makes it useful under a canopy or on a shaded patio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for heat and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e It holds colour through a tropical or subtropical summer that flattens softer plants, and asks for a feed twice a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a solid block of colour. At that spacing the clumps merge into a continuous band within two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e It brings colour to a pool surround without dropping fruit or timber, and it copes with humidity and reflected heat off paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm pot suits a single plant, or use three in a row along a wall. In cooler gardens a pot is the only sensible approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Firestorm Ti Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade or filtered morning sun gives the strongest colour, while harsh afternoon sun bleaches the pinks and scorches leaf tips. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate plant, and it is frost tender, so anywhere that frosts it needs a pot that comes indoors or under a roof for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and rich in organic matter. Compost through the backfill, and mulch 75mm deep clear of the stems. In pots, a quality potting mix opened up with perlite works well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the root zone evenly moist through the warm months, easing off in winter, but never waterlogged. Feed a controlled release fertiliser in early spring and mid summer to keep new leaves large and well coloured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional. Strip spent lower leaves to show the cane, or cut a tall stem back to about 30cm in early spring and it will reshoot with multiple heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in tube stock and in 200mm pots sold in packs of six. Tubes are young single stemmed plants, cheap enough to buy in numbers, and they take a season or two to build a head of full sized leaves. The 200mm plants arrive already coloured and are the better choice if you want the bed to read straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCordylines travel well, though some leaf creasing in transit is normal. Expect a fortnight of stillness, then new leaves within four to six weeks in warm weather. One honest caution: this species contains saponins toxic to cats and dogs if chewed. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, minimum order of $300 before delivery, 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\/cordylines\"\u003eBrowse the full cordyline range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-tropical-garden-that-looks-lush-year-round\"\u003eHow to design a tropical garden that looks good all year\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eOther plants suited to pool surrounds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eColour for part shade positions\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 them for a mass display?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart. The clumps meet within about two seasons and read as one band of colour, which is what makes cordylines work in a landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The leaves contain saponins toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, and chewing can cause drooling, vomiting and loss of appetite. Keep it out of reach if your pet chews plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my plant going green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo much shade dulls the pink and too much hot direct sun bleaches it. 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Broad upright leaves are streaked cream, pink and green, brightest on the new growth at the top of each cane. It reaches about 1.8m tall and 1m wide, which makes it one of the better cordylines for a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that never stops.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream and pink variegation is permanent, so a pot by the door holds its interest in July as well as January.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpright and narrow.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.8m by 1m it adds height to a courtyard corner without spreading into the seating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in part shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtered light actually suits it better than full sun, which suits shaded courtyards and covered balconies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt works indoors too.\u003c\/strong\u003e Given a bright position it grows as a houseplant, which is how many people use it in cooler parts of the country.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider gives it room for several seasons. Grouping three at staggered heights reads better than a single specimen on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates heat and humidity, and the narrow habit means it fits against a wall where a spreading shrub could not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it lifts a shaded bed, especially planted against dark green foliage that makes the pink read properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Early Morning Diamond Cordyline in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade or filtered morning sun gives the best colour; harsh afternoon sun bleaches and scorches the leaves. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate plant, and it is frost tender. In cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens grow it in a pot and bring it under cover before winter, or keep it indoors year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, free draining soil with plenty of organic matter, or a quality potting mix. It wants moisture available but never sitting around the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil evenly moist through the warm months and ease back in winter. Feed a controlled release fertiliser in early spring and again in summer. Brown crispy leaf tips usually mean the air or the mix has been too dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Strip the lower leaves as they age and yellow. If a cane grows leggy, cut it back hard in spring and it will reshoot from below the cut, often with two or three new heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown as tube stock, in 140mm pots in packs of ten, in 200mm pots in packs of six, and as single 300mm plants. Tubes and 140mm plants are young single canes and take a season or two to build presence. The 200mm and 300mm sizes arrive already carrying colour and can go straight into a decorative pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf marking after transit is normal and grows out. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. Expect new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the full \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/cordyline-care-guide\"\u003ecordyline care guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cordylines\"\u003ecordyline range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003evariegated foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Cordylines are toxic to cats and dogs, and chewing the leaves can cause drooling, vomiting and loss of appetite. Keep it out of reach if your pet chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my plant losing its pink?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo little light is the usual cause, since the variegation needs bright conditions to develop. Move it somewhere brighter, but keep it out of direct afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is frost tender, and even a light frost damages the foliage. Anywhere that frosts, grow it in a pot you can move under cover or keep it indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I fix a tall bare cane?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut it back to about 30cm in spring. The stump reshoots readily, and the cut section can be struck as a cutting in a moist mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51640466637119,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140068299071,"sku":null,"price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140068233535,"sku":null,"price":206.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140068266303,"sku":null,"price":114.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Early-Morning-Diamond-Cordyline-Cordyline-fruticosa-Early-Morning-Diamond.jpg?v=1766223392"},{"product_id":"brandy-lime-cordyline-cordyline-fruticosa-brandy-lime","title":"Brandy Lime Cordyline - Cordyline fruticosa 'Brandy Lime'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrandy Lime Cordyline (\u003cem\u003eCordyline fruticosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Brandy Lime') is a compact ti plant grown entirely for its leaves. It holds an upright clump about 1.5m tall and only 80cm wide, with broad strappy foliage in lime green washed and edged in deep brandy red. In a narrow bed or a pot it gives you tropical colour year round without a single flower doing the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that never goes off.\u003c\/strong\u003e The lime and burgundy foliage holds through every season, so a courtyard bed is never between displays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow enough for tight spaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 80cm wide it fits a 1m garden bed, a planter against a wall or the side of a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt works indoors too.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light suits it, which makes it one of the few outdoor colour plants that transfers inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and humidity are no trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Built for warm wet summers, so it holds condition through a subtropical February when other foliage plants sulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning schedule, no deadheading. Remove the odd tired lower leaf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider suits one plant. Grouped in threes on a balcony it gives height and colour in a footprint most shrubs cannot manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and feature beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a massed tropical planting. At that spacing the clumps overlap into a continuous band of colour without shading each other out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright room away from direct glass suits it, and the upright habit keeps its footprint small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Brandy Lime Cordyline in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtered light or morning sun brings out the strongest colour; harsh afternoon sun bleaches the leaves and deep shade turns them greener. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so in cooler southern districts grow it in a pot and move it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, free draining and high in organic matter. Work compost through the bed before planting and mulch 50mm deep. In pots use a quality potting mix rather than garden soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it evenly moist through the warm months and ease back in winter. It is not drought tolerant, and dry spells show up as brown leaf tips. Feed a controlled release fertiliser in early spring and again in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None required. If a plant gets leggy, cut the cane back to about 30cm in spring and it will reshoot, usually with several stems instead of one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow this cordyline in one size, tube stock. Plants arrive young, a single cane about 15cm to 20cm tall with a few coloured leaves, which is the standard way ti plants are propagated and sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it a warm sheltered spot and expect quick progress: most plants reach knee height in the first year and full size in two to three. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare colours across our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cordylines\"\u003ecordyline collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead how to build \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-tropical-garden-that-looks-lush-year-round\"\u003ea tropical garden that looks lush all year\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-tropical-climates\"\u003etropical garden range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003eplants for balconies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Ti plant foliage is toxic to cats and dogs, and chewing brings on vomiting and drooling. Keep it out of reach if your pet chews leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is frost tender, and even a light frost damages the foliage. In cool temperate gardens treat it as a potted plant that winters indoors or under a verandah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually dryness, at the roots or in the air. Water more consistently through summer and move it out of direct sun or a drying breeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart for a massed planting. Because it is narrow and upright, closer spacing crowds the canes without giving you cover any sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51640488362303,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100452176191,"sku":null,"price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100452143423,"sku":null,"price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Brandy-Lime-Cordyline-Cordyline-fruticosa-Brandy-Lime.png?v=1766223397"},{"product_id":"cordyline-compacta-coffee-cordyline-fruticosa-compacta-coffee","title":"Cordyline Compacta Coffee - Cordyline fruticosa 'Compacta Coffee'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCordyline Compacta Coffee (\u003cem\u003eCordyline fruticosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Compacta Coffee') carries deep coffee toned foliage on a plant that stops at about 1.5m tall and 80cm wide. That restraint is the point: the plain species outgrows most beds, while this one holds its shape in a pot or border. Like every form of this species, it is toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour without flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The coffee to burgundy leaves hold their tone all year, so a bed or pot reads as colour in winter too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.5m by 80cm one plant sits comfortably in a 40cm pot and will not swamp a courtyard or balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for humid and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat, humidity and salt air suit it, which is where many coloured foliage plants give up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pull the odd spent lower leaf and that is the maintenance. No staking, no shaping, no annual cut back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant per 40cm pot, or three along a trough, gives height and colour where a shrub would not fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart for a continuous ribbon of dark foliage along a path or in front of green shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant against a pale rendered wall or beside a step earns its place on leaf colour alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cordyline Compacta Coffee in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered light or morning sun gives the deepest colour, while harsh afternoon sun bleaches and scorches the leaves. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and it is frost tender, so in Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and cold inland districts grow it in a pot that can move under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and rich in organic matter. Dig compost through the bed and mulch 50mm deep, kept off the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep moisture steady, because a cordyline that dries out completely drops its lower leaves. Water twice a week through the first summer, then weekly, with a controlled release fertiliser in early spring and late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none. Peel off spent lower leaves as they yellow, and if a stem becomes bare, cut it back to about 30cm in spring; it reshoots from the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in one size, tube stock, so plants arrive young and single stemmed rather than as an instant feature. That makes it the affordable way to buy the numbers a mass planting needs, and young cordylines settle in fast. In a warm garden expect a filled pot or bed position within two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright and outer leaves may look creased on arrival, which the next flush replaces. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery, 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\/cordyline-care-guide\"\u003eThe full cordyline care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cordylines\"\u003eBrowse the whole cordyline range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003ePlants that are safe around cats and dogs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Every form of this cordyline is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, and the sap can irritate skin. If a pet grazes on foliage, plant it out of reach or choose from our pet safe range instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants 50cm apart for mass planting or a border. At that spacing the foliage closes into an unbroken band without the clumps crowding each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the leaf colour fading?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually light. Deep shade turns the foliage muddy green, while hot afternoon sun bleaches it. Morning sun with afternoon shelter holds the coffee tone best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it on a balcony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is one of the better choices for one. Use a 40cm pot with quality potting mix, water more often than you would in the ground, and shift it out of any cold snap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51640516051263,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Cordyline-Compacta-Coffee-Cordyline-fruticosa-Compacta-Coffee.png?v=1766223406"},{"product_id":"karo-red-coprosma-coprosma-karo-red","title":"Karo Red Coprosma - Coprosma 'Karo Red'","description":"\u003cp\u003eKaro Red Coprosma (\u003cem\u003eCoprosma\u003c\/em\u003e 'Karo Red') is grown for its foliage, not its flowers, which is why it is useful. It holds at about 1.2m tall and 1m wide, with small glossy leaves that turn deep red and bronze over green as the weather cools. In a coastal garden where salt and wind kill most colour, it keeps working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour without waiting for a flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves carry the display all year, and the red deepens through the cold months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant and wind tolerant, so an exposed seaside bed or a front boundary does not scorch it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e After the first two summers it gets by on very little water, which suits Mediterranean and dry temperate gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA neat, controllable size.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 1.2m by 1m fits a low hedge, a border or a pot without constant cutting back.\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. It closes into a solid low hedge in about two seasons and clips to a crisp face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it on the exposed side of a bed, in front of taller screening, where softer shrubs go ragged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 60cm spacing across a slope gives a sheet of red and green that needs no watering system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm across is plenty, and the small leaves resist tearing on a windy balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Karo Red Coprosma in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, and this matters more than anything else: the red is a sun response, and a plant in part shade stays mostly green. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens, and it takes light frost only, so hard frosting inland and tableland districts will damage it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, and not fussy beyond that. Sandy coastal soils suit it. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound and open the bed with compost and coarse grit.\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. A single dose of controlled release fertiliser in early spring is plenty, and overfeeding costs you colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim in early spring and again in late summer to keep it dense. It shoots readily from the stems, so a leggy plant can be cut back hard and will refurnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaro Red is grown here as tube stock: young single plants, well under knee height, with a compact root ball that travels well and suits a hedge run or a mass planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect them to look green at first. Full leaf colour develops once the plant has settled in open sun, usually through the second season, and it takes two to three years to reach the mature 1.2m frame. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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\u003eCompare our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003esalt tolerant coastal plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-plants-for-coastal-gardeners-top-picks-for-2025\"\u003eguide for coastal gardeners\u003c\/a\u003e covers exposure, salt and soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eplants grown for foliage colour\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-shrubs\"\u003elow maintenance shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a low hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e60cm apart in a single row, which closes into a continuous face within about two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has mine gone green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough direct sun. The red pigment forms in response to strong light, so a plant in shade or under a canopy reverts to green. Move it into full sun and the colour returns with the next flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes light frost only. A touch of cold often improves the colour, but repeated heavy frosts in inland or tableland gardens will burn the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarely. Coprosma flowers are tiny and easy to miss. Everything it offers is in the leaf, which is why it looks the same in July as in January.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51640519491903,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100452962623,"sku":null,"price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100452929855,"sku":null,"price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100452897087,"sku":null,"price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Karo-Red-Coprosma-Coprosma-Karo-Red.png?v=1766223417"},{"product_id":"silver-pillar-euonymus-euonymus-fortunei-silver-pillar","title":"Silver Pillar Euonymus - Euonymus fortunei 'Silver Pillar'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilver Pillar Euonymus (\u003cem\u003eEuonymus fortunei\u003c\/em\u003e 'Silver Pillar') is a low hedge that stays where you put it. It reaches about 1.2m tall and only 60cm wide, with small grey green leaves edged in clean white. Few variegated shrubs are frost hardy, drought tolerant and salt tolerant at once, which is why this one works from the cool south to the warm subtropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrightness without flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e White leaf margins do the work of a flowering plant all year, in shaded beds where colour is hard to hold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely narrow.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.2m by 60cm it fits the strip between a path and a fence, where most hedging plants take the lot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes a clip.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small leaves give a smooth face rather than a chopped one, so low hedges, cones and standards all work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy almost everywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy in cool temperate winters, drought tolerant once settled, salt tolerant near the coast, untroubled by poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e One or two trims a year and an annual feed, and it avoids the pests that plague box hedging.\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 50cm apart for a narrow low hedge. Plants knit into a continuous ribbon in about two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A matched pair in 400mm pots either side of a doorway gives formality without blocking the entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and shaping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense upright growth holds a shape well, and any mistake grows out within a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Silver Pillar Euonymus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. Variegation is strongest in good light, but afternoon shade stops the pale margins scorching in hot inland gardens and humid subtropical summers. Cool temperate, warm temperate, Mediterranean and subtropical gardens all suit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy. Poor, shallow, sandy or clay ground all work as long as water moves through. On heavy soil raise the bed slightly, then mulch 50mm deep 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 taper off. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring keeps growth tight and the variegation crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim in spring and again in late summer. Watch for reverted shoots, the all green stems that appear occasionally and grow faster than the rest, and cut them out at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown as tube stock: young, single stemmed, roughly hand height. A tube is a starting point rather than an instant hedge, which suits the job it usually does, since a border of 20 plants at 50cm spacing is affordable in tubes and a serious expense in advanced sizes. Allow two to three years to close into a finished low hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Tip prune from the first season to build density at the base. 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\/variegated-plants-explained-what-every-gardener-should-know\"\u003eVariegated plants explained\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topiary-and-shaping-plants\"\u003ePlants that suit topiary and shaping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003eCompanions for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to create a great hedge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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\u003eFifty centimetres apart in a single row. Close enough for the canopies to meet within two seasons, and far enough that each plant keeps its own root run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All parts of euonymus are toxic if eaten, including leaves and fruit, so it is not for a garden where dogs chew foliage or children graze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are some stems turning plain green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is reversion. The green shoots hold more chlorophyll, grow faster and will eventually dominate. Cut them out flush where they emerge, as soon as you notice them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51641412223295,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Silver-Pillar-Euonymus-Euonymus-fortunei-Silver-Pillar.png?v=1766223471"},{"product_id":"gold-thumb-euonymus-euonymus-japonicus-microphyllus-gold-thumb","title":"Gold Thumb Euonymus - Euonymus japonicus microphyllus 'Gold Thumb'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGold Thumb Euonymus (\u003cem\u003eEuonymus japonicus\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003emicrophyllus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Gold Thumb') is a compact evergreen shrub reaching about 60cm tall and 50cm wide, with small leaves edged in bright gold. It clips as neatly as box but holds its colour through winter, which is why it gets used where a low hedge needs to lift a dark corner. Slow, dense and undemanding, it tolerates drought, frost, poor soil and coastal salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold that lasts all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The variegation sits in the leaf margin rather than being seasonal colour, so the plant stays bright in July as well as January.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt clips beautifully.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small leaves and tight internodes mean a sheared surface looks solid rather than chopped, which makes low hedging and topiary practical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 60cm by 50cm it holds a knee height edge without constant cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard site tolerance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, comfortable in poor soil and salt tolerant enough for coastal gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart in a single row. That spacing closes into a solid low wall in two to three seasons; wider spacing leaves gaps that never quite fill, because this plant is slow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary, pots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Single plants take to balls, cones and low cubes, because cut surfaces heal into a smooth face rather than showing severed leaves. A pot 300mm or wider holds one for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Gold Thumb Euonymus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the strongest gold; in shade the variegation fades and growth loosens. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens and is frost hardy, so southern and tableland gardens are within range. The wet tropics are the exception, where humidity encourages mildew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil of almost any quality, including sandy and poor ground. On heavy clay raise the bed, because wet feet in winter is the usual cause of failure. Mulch 50mm deep, clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then weekly, then only in dry spells. A slow release complete fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer keeps the colour strong; underfed plants go dull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim in mid spring after the first flush and again in late summer. Start clipping from the year it goes in, because early trimming builds density at the base. It reshoots from old wood, so an overgrown plant can be cut hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne caution.\u003c\/strong\u003e Euonymus foliage and fruit are toxic to pets if eaten, so it is a poor choice for a bed where a dog chews plants.\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 packs of ten, and 200mm plants in packs of six. Tubes are small, often 10cm to 15cm, and suit a long edge where you can wait three seasons. The 200mm plants arrive already bushy, close to half mature height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey travel well, though some leaf drop after transit is normal. Growth is deliberate, at roughly 10cm to 15cm a year, which is worth knowing before you buy tubes for a hedge. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery, 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\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to clip and maintain a sharp hedge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eBrowse hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/alternative-hedging-plants\"\u003eAlternatives worth considering for a low hedge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003ePlants suited to small 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 low hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirty centimetres apart in one row. Because it grows slowly, close spacing genuinely helps, and 30cm centres knit into a continuous edge in two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The foliage and fruit are toxic to pets if chewed or swallowed. Choose a different edging plant if you have an animal that eats plants, or keep it to raised pots out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it keep its gold colour in shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartly. It survives in part shade, but the gold margin washes out to pale green and the plant grows more openly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51641420611903,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100455190847,"sku":null,"price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140069282111,"sku":null,"price":172.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140069249343,"sku":null,"price":178.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Gold-Thumb-Euonymus-Euonymus-japonicus-microphyllus-Gold-Thumb.png?v=1766223479"},{"product_id":"fatsia-japonica-aralia-fatsia-japonica-aralia","title":"Fatsia japonica 'Aralia' - Fatsia japonica 'Aralia'","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese Aralia (\u003cem\u003eFatsia japonica\u003c\/em\u003e) is the answer to a dark, narrow, awkward corner. Big glossy hand shaped leaves, the largest 30cm to 40cm wide, give a tropical look on a shrub that tops out around 2.5m tall and 2m across and is frost hardy well into cool southern gardens. Very few plants will screen a fence line in genuine shade. This is one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt performs in real shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep shade under eaves or below established trees is where it looks its best, not merely where it survives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that does the work.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves are large, glossy and evergreen, so a single plant reads as a feature without needing flowers or companions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and humidity tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles a cold southern winter and a humid subtropical summer, a rare combination in a shade plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for courtyards and balconies.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 2.5m by 2m it fills a shaded corner without pushing into the paving, and it takes to a large pot readily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row to close a shady fence line or side passage. The large leaves block a view quickly, and it will not go bare at the base the way a sun loving hedge does in shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A container 500mm or wider suits a single plant, which settles at roughly 1.5m to 2m potted. Shaded balconies and light wells are its natural home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant against a dark wall carries a whole corner, and the bold leaf shape contrasts nicely with ferns at its feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Japanese Aralia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to full shade. Direct afternoon sun burns the leaves, so keep it out of the western sun. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate and subtropical gardens and handles frost once established. The wet tropics are more humid than it enjoys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moist and free draining, with compost worked through before planting. Mulch 75mm deep and keep it clear of the stem. It will not tolerate a bed that stays waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thirstier than most shade shrubs. Water deeply twice a week through the first two summers, and watch potted plants, which dry out fast. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and mid summer keeps the leaves dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little is needed. If a plant grows leggy, cut the tallest stems back to a lower joint in early spring and it will branch from below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown as tube stock and in 200mm pots sold in packs of six. Tubes are young single stemmed plants with a handful of leaves, suited to filling a long shaded run. The 200mm plants are already branching and are the practical choice for a courtyard or a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge soft leaves can bruise or drop in transit, which is normal rather than a fault, and new foliage replaces them within a season. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. Worth knowing before you buy: Japanese Aralia 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=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-shade\"\u003eBrowse plants that cope with full shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eCompare plants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003ePlants suited to small gardens and courtyards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/choosing-the-right-size-pot-for-your-plant-the-complete-guide\"\u003eChoosing the right size pot for your plant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot happily. Western sun scorches the leaf edges and pales the colour. Morning sun is fine in a cool climate, but shade is where this plant belongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a shady screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. The large leaves overlap quickly at that spacing, and each plant still has room to hold width at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The leaves and stems are listed as toxic to cats and dogs, causing drooling, vomiting and mouth irritation if chewed. 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