{"title":"Ozbreed Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eOzbreed plants are the varieties Australian landscapers specify by name: Tanika lomandra, Mundi westringia, Straight and Narrow lilly pilly and the rest of a range bred or selected and then trialled for tough Australian sites. This collection gathers close to 70 Ozbreed lines we stock, from strappy grasses and groundcovers to screening shrubs and small trees. The guide below gives each line its trade name, cultivar name and PBR status as Ozbreed prints them. Every plant is delivered Australia wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose an Ozbreed plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the job, because Ozbreed names its plants for what they do. For a low shrub, the westringias: Mundi™ \u003cem\u003eWestringia fruticosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'WES05' PBR stays about 40cm high and spreads to 1.2m, Grey Box™ 'WES04' PBR makes an 80cm ball and Naringa™ \u003cem\u003eWestringia\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid 'WES01' PBR hedges to about 1m. For strappy foliage, the lomandras: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tanika-lomandra-lomandra-longifolia-tanika\"\u003eTanika® \u003cem\u003eLomandra longifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'LM300' PBR\u003c\/a\u003e is the fine-leafed 60cm standard and Nyalla® 'LM400' PBR is a little larger and bluer. For a screen, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/straight-and-narrow-lilly-pilly-straight-and-narrow-syzygium-australe-san01-pbr-intended\"\u003eStraight and Narrow™ \u003cem\u003eSyzygium australe\u003c\/em\u003e 'SAN01' PBR Intended\u003c\/a\u003e reaches 5m while staying about 1m wide, Pinnacle™ 'AATS' PBR is nearly as slim, and Dense Fence™ \u003cem\u003eViburnum odoratissimum\u003c\/em\u003e 'VOC1' PBR gives a 4m exotic hedge. Slim™ \u003cem\u003eCallistemon viminalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'CV01' PBR is the narrow bottlebrush for a 3m screen with red flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere Ozbreed plants work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese lines were selected for the places ordinary plants struggle: verges, car parks, school grounds and new subdivisions with compacted soil and little water, which is why they suit a low maintenance home garden so well. The westringias and lomandras handle coastal wind, frost to about minus 5 degrees and long dry spells. The lilly pillies and viburnums are privacy hedges for a narrow boundary, and the groundcovers, Yareena™ myoporum, Aussie Rambler™ pigface and Flat Mat™ star jasmine, hold banks and fill wide beds. The natives suit every mainland state; the Encore azaleas and the nandinas prefer cooler gardens. Compare the westringias with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/westringia\"\u003ecoastal rosemary range\u003c\/a\u003e and the screening lines with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lilly-pillys\"\u003elilly pilly collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMass plant at the spacing the mature width suggests, a little closer for a quick finish: Tanika and Nyalla at 60cm to 80cm, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mundi-coastal-rosemary-westringia-fruticosa-mundi\"\u003eMundi™ westringia\u003c\/a\u003e at 1m, Grey Box and Naringa at 60cm to 80cm for a hedge. Straight and Narrow and Pinnacle go 80cm to 1m apart for a solid screen, Dense Fence and Slim 1m, groundcovers 1m to 1.5m. Plant from tubes or 140mm pots into soil loosened to twice the pot width, water in with a seaweed tonic, and mulch. Tubestock establishes fastest in autumn and spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater twice a week through the first summer, then only in long dry spells. Feed natives with a low phosphorus fertiliser in spring and the exotics with a complete one. Clip westringias after flowering, lightly and often. Lomandras need no cutting for years; when a clump looks tired, shear it to 15cm in late winter. Trim lilly pilly screens twice a year; the Ozbreed syzygiums were selected for psyllid resistance, so new growth stays clean without spraying. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lomandra-longifolia-care-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003elomandra care guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers the strappy lines in more depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do the codes and PBR mean on an Ozbreed plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTanika or Mundi is the trade name. The code in single quotes, 'LM300' or 'WES05', is the registered cultivar name, and PBR means the variety is protected under the Plant Breeder's Rights Act, so only licensed growers may propagate it. PBR Intended means the application is lodged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these genuine Ozbreed varieties?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery line here is on Ozbreed's own trade-name list. Lookalike lilly pillies such as Resilience, Backyard Bliss, Aussie Southern and Aussie Gem are not Ozbreed plants, so they are not in this collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Ozbreed plant makes the narrowest screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight and Narrow, about 1m wide at 5m tall. Pinnacle is 1.2m wide, Slim bottlebrush 1.3m, and Thin Red™ photinia about 1m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Ozbreed lomandras and westringias need much water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Once established, a season or so after planting, they cope on rainfall in most of mainland Australia. Water in heatwaves and through the first two summers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"straight-and-narrow-lilly-pilly-straight-and-narrow-syzygium-australe-san01-pbr-intended","title":"Straight and Narrow™ Lilly Pilly - Syzygium australe 'SAN01' PBR Intended","description":"\u003cp\u003eStraight and Narrow Lilly Pilly (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium australe\u003c\/em\u003e 'SAN01') gives you height without taking the garden bed with it. Left alone it reaches about 5m tall and holds itself to roughly 1m wide, so a fence line or a narrow side passage can carry a full green screen. Planted 60cm to 80cm apart it closes into a continuous wall of glossy foliage, with new growth flushing bronze red before hardening to deep green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow by nature, not by pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e The columnar habit is bred in, so it holds near 1m wide without repeated trimming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight where you need it.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 5m untrimmed covers a fence and the window above it, and a tip prune sets any lower height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for exposed blocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, wind tolerant and comfortable in humidity, so coastal boundaries do not scorch it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian native and bird friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e White summer flowers are followed by berries the birds work through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow screening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm to 80cm apart in a single row. That is tighter than a standard lilly pilly hedge because each plant fills half the width, and it is what gives you a solid face rather than separate columns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and side passages.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 1m footprint screens a boundary without surrendering the bed. Allow 60cm clearance from the fence so air moves behind the plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a container at least 500mm across and never let it dry out completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Straight and Narrow Lilly Pilly in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest column; part shade works but stays looser. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost once established, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens want a sheltered warm wall or a frost hardy screen instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable soil suits it provided water drains away. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound and dig compost through the whole run rather than into each hole. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper to weekly and eventually to dry spells only. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer keeps the colour strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Tip prune the leaders once the plants reach your height, and run shears lightly over the face after the spring flush for a crisper edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in ten sizes, from tube stock through 140mm, 200mm, 250mm, 300mm and 400mm pots to 25L, 45L, 75L and 100L. Tube and 140mm plants are the value choice for a long boundary: a season slower to close, but quick to establish. From 25L up they arrive branched and carrying real height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet fortnight while the roots move out, then new growth inside six weeks in warm weather. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-care-guide-keep-your-plants-thriving\"\u003eLilly pilly care guide: choosing, planting and pruning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lilly-pillys\"\u003eCompare the full lilly pilly range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eBrowse hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-the-perfect-plant-for-screening-and-privacy\"\u003ePlanning a lilly pilly screen for privacy\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\u003e60cm to 80cm apart in a single row. Because each plant fills only about a metre of width, spacing at a metre or more leaves visible gaps at eye level for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it really hold at 1m wide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClose to it. The narrow habit comes from the plant rather than from clipping, so expect around 1m with no intervention. One light trim a year tightens it further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it get psyllid?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the modern selections bred for resistance and needs no routine spraying. Resistance is not immunity, so check the soft spring growth and hose off any early pimpling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51647826002239,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140105031999,"sku":null,"price":180.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140104900927,"sku":null,"price":202.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140104999231,"sku":null,"price":237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140104933695,"sku":null,"price":137.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140104966463,"sku":null,"price":290.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100278899007,"sku":null,"price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":48213735964991,"sku":"QLD","price":138.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44762527596863,"sku":"QLD","price":356.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":51648254411071,"sku":"QLD","price":514.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44956358410559,"sku":"QLD","price":684.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/straight-and-narrow-lilly-pilly-tape-measure.jpg?v=1791108704"},{"product_id":"autumn-lily-encore-azalea-azalea-encore-autumn-lily","title":"Autumn Lily™ Encore Azalea - Azalea x hybrida 'ROBLEX' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eAutumn Lily Encore Azalea (\u003cem\u003eRhododendron\u003c\/em\u003e Encore 'Autumn Lily') is the azalea that flowers twice, once in spring and again from late summer through the cooler months. It settles at about 1.2m tall and 1.2m wide, so it fits a border or a large pot without taking over. The blooms are big, white and flecked with pink, and they carry well in the part shade where most flowering shrubs sulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo flowering seasons, not one.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Encore breeding gives a spring flush and a second, longer display from late summer onwards, when most gardens run out of colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat, predictable size.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 1.2m each way. It holds a border edge or a pot for years without being cut back off a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and humidity are not a problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike older azaleas it is bred to hold up through hot, humid summers as well as frosty winters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in part shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled light under established trees suits it, which makes it useful in the parts of a garden that are hardest to plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and low informal hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart for a low informal hedge. Plants meet within two to three seasons and still keep enough air moving through the base to stay healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A container 400mm or wider suits it, and potting gives you control of the acidic mix it prefers. Potted azaleas dry out fast in summer, so plan on watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grouped in threes or fives under high canopy it reads as one drift of flower twice a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Autumn Lily Encore Azalea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade, or morning sun with afternoon protection. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate and subtropical gardens, is frost hardy once established, and tolerates heat and humidity. It is not reliable in the tropics or the arid inland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, free draining and rich in organic matter. On neutral or alkaline ground use an azalea and camellia mix in a raised bed or a pot rather than fighting the soil. Mulch 50mm deep, off the stems, because the roots sit shallow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the root zone evenly moist through the first two summers and never let a potted plant dry right out. Feed with an azalea and camellia fertiliser after each flush, in mid spring and mid autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune lightly straight after the spring flush to thicken the plant, then leave it alone so you do not remove the buds forming for the second display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown in a single size: 140mm pots, sold in packs of ten. They arrive as young branched plants around 200mm to 300mm tall, which is the honest picture. It is a slow grower, so expect two to three years to reach a full 1.2m, and plan the pack of ten as a border or a low hedge run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAzaleas travel well packed upright, though a few dropped buds are normal. They are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/azalea\"\u003eBrowse the full azalea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-lower-soil-ph-a-guide-for-healthier-gardens-and-lawns\"\u003eHow to make your soil more acidic for azaleas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eMore plants that flower in part shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eShrubs that hold their shape in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really flower twice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Encore azaleas set buds on new wood as well as old, so you get a spring flush and a second display from late summer into the cooler months. The second flowering is usually the longer of the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a low hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEighty centimetres apart. Plants meet in two to three seasons, and the gaps in the meantime keep air moving through the base, which matters in humid summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All azaleas and rhododendrons contain grayanotoxins and are toxic to cats, dogs and horses if the leaves or flowers are eaten. Plant it out of reach of a chewing pet, and call a vet if any part is swallowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":44945237737791,"sku":"QLD","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100353478975,"sku":null,"price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Autumn-Lily-Encore-Azalea-Azalea-Encore-Autumn-Lily.jpg?v=1741858461"},{"product_id":"autumn-princess-encore-azalea-azalea-encore-autumn-princess","title":"Autumn Princess™ Encore Azalea - Azalea x hybrida 'ROBLEA' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eAutumn Princess Encore Azalea (\u003cem\u003eRhododendron\u003c\/em\u003e 'Autumn Princess') flowers three times a year rather than once. It settles at about 90cm tall and 1.2m across, carrying soft pink blooms in spring, again through summer and once more in autumn. That repeat habit is the point: a low evergreen border in colour for most of the year, not three weeks in September.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree flowering flushes a year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring is heaviest, then lighter waves through summer and autumn. Older azaleas give one show and nine months of green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA size that stays put.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 90cm tall and 1.2m wide, and slow growing, so it will not outgrow a front border or crowd a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely happy in part shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun with afternoon protection suits it, which makes it useful in the beds where sun lovers sulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and heat tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes frost in cool temperate gardens, copes with humid subtropical summers, and feeds bees and butterflies through every flush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging, edging and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart, whether that is a single row along a path or a drift through a bed. At that spacing the plants meet without competing, and the loose natural shape spares you constant clipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider holds it for several years. Potting mix drains faster than garden soil, which suits an azalea, though summer watering is more frequent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Autumn Princess Encore Azalea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade, ideally morning sun with afternoon shade, since full afternoon sun through an inland summer scorches the leaf edges. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens. Southern gardeners can give it more sun than a Queensland gardener can. In the wet tropics or the dry inland it is the wrong plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic and free draining. Work compost and aged pine bark through the bed, skip lime, and never plant into a low spot that holds water. On clay, plant on a raised mound. Mulch 50mm deep and keep it off the stem, because the roots run close to the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer and while buds are forming, then taper off. Feed a fertiliser made for azaleas and camellias after spring flowering and again in mid summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Trim lightly straight after the spring flush, then stop. Cutting later removes the buds that would have carried the summer and autumn flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 140mm pots sold in packs of ten and 200mm pots sold in packs of six. Both sizes are on backorder at present, so expect a wait rather than an immediate dispatch. The 140mm plants suit a long border where you want numbers; the 200mm plants are a season ahead and branch sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAzaleas travel well, and a little leaf drop after transit is normal. This is a slow grower, so give it two seasons before judging the display. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties across our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/azalea\"\u003eazalea range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind companions in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eplants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/border-brilliance-low-growing-plant-ideas\"\u003elow growing plant ideas for garden borders\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eflowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Azaleas and rhododendrons contain grayanotoxins, and the leaves and flowers are toxic to cats, dogs and horses if eaten. Plant it away from pet runs, or choose something else if your animals graze the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a low hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEighty centimetres apart in a single row. That lets each plant reach its natural 1.2m width and knit into its neighbours without the bases thinning out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really flower three times a year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt flowers in spring, summer and autumn in most seasons, with spring the heaviest by a clear margin. The later flushes are lighter and depend on warmth, water and correct pruning timing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":44945280074047,"sku":"QLD","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":47942497927487,"sku":"QLD","price":317.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Autumn-Princess-Encore-Azalea-Azalea-Encore-Autumn-Princess.jpg?v=1741858461"},{"product_id":"luscious-water-gum-tristaniopsis-laurina-luscious","title":"Luscious® Water Gum - Tristaniopsis laurina 'DOW10' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eLuscious Water Gum (\u003cem\u003eTristaniopsis laurina\u003c\/em\u003e 'Luscious') is the native street tree most gardens should plant instead of something with a root system that lifts the path. It reaches about 7m tall and 4m wide, the right size bracket for a driveway, a narrow front garden or a modern courtyard, and the roots are well behaved near paving and services. The leaves are much larger than the common water gum, so the canopy reads denser and glossier, with coppery new growth and small yellow flowers in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non invasive roots are the main reason landscapers specify this tree beside driveways, paths, pools and small courtyards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA denser canopy than the species.\u003c\/strong\u003e Chosen for larger leaves and a fuller crown, so a row of them screens better and casts more useful shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles wet ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows naturally along creek banks, so it copes with damp soil and periodic wet feet that would kill most feature trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, and busy with wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow summer flowers bring bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart for a matched avenue, or 4m to 5m if you want each tree to stand alone with a full crown. Even spacing matters more than the exact number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3m spacing it makes a raised screen that blocks an overlooking window without filling the garden bed at ground level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and damp ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the few well behaved shade trees for a small space, and it will take a pond edge or a spot that holds water after rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Luscious Water Gum in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and it takes light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens should choose a frost hardy native tree instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable, and it takes heavier soils better than most thanks to its creek bank origins. Enrich the planting area with compost and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where the usual advice gets it wrong. Water Gum is not a drought tree. It is a moisture lover that tolerates wet feet, so deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, then water through hot dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer. Little pruning is required: remove lower branches over the first few years if you want a clear trunk beside a driveway, and shape lightly after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in eleven sizes, from tube and 200mm packs of six through 250mm packs, 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots, then 45L, 75L, 100L, 200L and 400L. Small sizes are the value option for a long driveway run. The 300mm to 500mm pots are the usual middle ground. The 45L and larger sizes arrive with a formed trunk and real canopy, which is what an avenue needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/driveway-trees\"\u003eTrees for driveways and avenue planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003eBrowse feature trees for a focal point\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eCompare Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/coast-banksia-banksia-integrifolia\"\u003eCoast Banksia for exposed coastal positions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe to plant near a driveway or pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, which is the main reason it is chosen. The roots are non invasive and it has a long record in street and driveway planting. Keep the trunk about 1.5m clear of paving edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 7m in most gardens, with a crown around 4m across. Older figures of 10m to 12m come from the plain species in ideal creek side conditions, not from this selection in a suburban garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from a standard Water Gum?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarger leaves and a fuller, more even canopy. Side by side, 'Luscious' screens better, which matters when the trees are planted in a row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51647892062527,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":45.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140140126527,"sku":null,"price":444.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140140159295,"sku":null,"price":302.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140140028223,"sku":null,"price":221.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100415672639,"sku":null,"price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140140060991,"sku":null,"price":445.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140139995455,"sku":null,"price":643.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":50138042827071,"sku":"QLD","price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":54140140093759,"sku":null,"price":973.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":50138042859839,"sku":"QLD","price":715.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100415476031,"sku":null,"price":2145.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51632716906815,"sku":"QLD","price":1911.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100415607103,"sku":null,"price":2791.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":50138042892607,"sku":"QLD","price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100415508799,"sku":null,"price":5623.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750L","offer_id":55100415639871,"sku":null,"price":9047.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Luscious-Water-Gum-Tristaniopsis-laurina-Luscious.png?v=1742473157"},{"product_id":"agapanthus-bingo-white-agapanthus-africanus","title":"Bingo White™ Agapanthus - Agapanthus hybrid 'WP001' PBR Intended","description":"\u003cp\u003eAgapanthus 'Bingo White' (\u003cem\u003eAgapanthus africanus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bingo White') is the compact white agapanthus for gardeners who want the flower without the bulk. It holds at about 60cm tall in flower and 50cm across, roughly half the size of the old roadside agapanthus, so it suits a real garden bed rather than a highway verge. Clean white heads sit above evergreen strappy foliage through summer, and the plant asks almost nothing of you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact, not sprawling.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 60cm by 50cm it stays in proportion at the front of a bed instead of swallowing its neighbours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean white flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rounded heads on straight stems through summer, sitting well against dark foliage, render or stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant and salt tolerant, which is why it survives exposed coastal gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e The strappy foliage holds shape all year, so the border still reads as designed in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the spent stems, divide every four or five years, and that is the entire job.\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 full border. At that spacing the clumps meet within two seasons and read as a continuous ribbon rather than a row of dots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the same 40cm centres across a bank or a strip beside a driveway. It is one of the few plants that will hold a hot dry slope and still flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance makes it a front line coastal plant, and a 300mm to 400mm pot suits a single clump on a balcony or by a doorway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing agapanthus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the most flower heads, though it accepts part shade with fewer. It is at home in subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and frost hardy enough for cold southern districts once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything that drains, including sand and light clay. It is not fussy, and improving the soil heavily tends to produce more leaf and fewer flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only in long dry spells. A light application of a complete fertiliser in early spring is enough. Overfeeding is the usual reason a clump goes all leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and tidying.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spent flower stems off at the base once the heads brown. This keeps it looking sharp and stops seed setting, which matters because agapanthus self seeds into bushland in some districts. Divide congested clumps in autumn or early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in three sizes: tube, 140mm in packs of ten, and 200mm in packs of six. Tube stock is the value choice for a long border or a mass planting, and establishes quickly because the root system is fleshy and resilient. The 200mm plants are larger clumps, more likely to flower in their first summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgapanthus travels better than almost any plant we send. The leaves may be trimmed for transit, which does no harm. Expect the first proper flowering season in the second summer from tube stock. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/agapanthus\"\u003eBrowse the full agapanthus range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing the right edging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-plants-for-coastal-gardeners-top-picks-for-2025\"\u003ePlants that handle a coastal position\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCompare salt tolerant 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?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForty centimetres apart for a solid border. For a looser look with visible mulch between clumps, stretch it to 50cm. Any wider and it never reads as a continuous planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it invasive like the common agapanthus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact cultivars set far less viable seed than the old tall types, but the risk is not zero. Cut spent flower heads off before they dry and it will not self seed into surrounding bushland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All parts of an agapanthus are toxic if eaten, and the sap can irritate skin and eyes. Wear gloves when dividing clumps, and plant it away from areas where pets or small children graze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-nnm=\"wa-weed-warning\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Australia: this plant is listed as an environmental weed in WA, where it escapes from gardens into bushland. We do not recommend it for WA gardens. Please choose a local alternative.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51638980510015,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140060369215,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140060336447,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Agapanthus-Bingo-White-Agapanthus-africanus.png?v=1766223017"},{"product_id":"acmena-sublime-acmena-sublime","title":"Sublime™ Lilly Pilly - Acmena smithii 'DOW30' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcmena 'Sublime' (\u003cem\u003eAcmena smithii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sublime') is a lilly pilly bred for people who want a tall screen without a spraying routine. Left untrimmed it reaches about 5m tall and 2.5m wide, holding dense evergreen foliage from the base up, and the new growth flushes bright lime. It resists psyllid, the insect that pimples the leaves of older lilly pillies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePsyllid resistance you can see.\u003c\/strong\u003e The soft new growth stays flat and unmarked instead of blistering. Not immune, but no routine spraying schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight where you need it.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 5m left alone, or an easy 2m to 3m hedge with two trims a year. The choice stays yours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow for its height.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 2.5m wide it screens a two storey window without taking half the garden bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles difficult ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Humidity tolerant, salt tolerant and unusually forgiving of wet feet, so coastal blocks and damp corners both work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, edible and bird friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e White flowers give way to edible berries, and the birds get to most of them first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. Closer spacing does not close the gap faster, it only makes watering and access harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal boundaries and damp sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance and wet feet tolerance are a rare pairing. An exposed fence line, or ground that stays soggy after rain, suits it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e It clips well and reshoots from old wood, so larger plants can be worked into a ball, a cone or a matched pair at an entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Acmena 'Sublime' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest screen; part shade works but growth stays looser. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate plant that tolerates light frost only. Hard frosting inland districts and cold southern gardens want a hardier screening plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy, and more forgiving of heavy ground than most lilly pillies, though it grows fastest in soil improved with compost. Mulch 75mm deep and keep it clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper back as the roots go down. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer keeps the colour strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from the day you plant, which builds density low down. After that, trim once the spring flush hardens and again in late summer. It shoots from old wood, so a neglected hedge can be cut back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it from tube stock through 200mm and 300mm pots, on to 400mm, and up to 45L, 75L and 100L. Tube stock is a young single stemmed plant and the value choice for a long boundary, roughly a season slower to close. The 200mm and 300mm sizes are the usual middle ground, and from 45L upwards you are buying a branched plant with real presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect visible new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-care-guide-keep-your-plants-thriving\"\u003eThe complete lilly pilly care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lilly-pillys\"\u003eCompare the full lilly pilly range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-4m-to-8m\"\u003eScreening plants that reach 4m to 8m\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eBrowse hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. At that spacing the canopies knit together within two to three seasons and the base stays furnished, so there is no thin strip along the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from other lilly pillies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePsyllid resistance, and the bright lime new growth rather than the bronze flush of other selections. It is also more tolerant of wet ground, which matters on heavy blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a cold climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly where frosts are light. It is rated for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and repeated hard frost will burn the new growth back each winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51638991290687,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":45.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140061155647,"sku":null,"price":455.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140061188415,"sku":null,"price":125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":51648242385215,"sku":"QLD","price":263.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":54140061122879,"sku":null,"price":347.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L (Backorder)","offer_id":51647964381503,"sku":"QLD","price":593.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":51647964578111,"sku":"QLD","price":687.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Acmena-Sublime-Acmena-Sublime.png?v=1766223039"},{"product_id":"agapanthus-bingo-blue-agapanthus-africanus","title":"Bingo Blue™ Agapanthus - Agapanthus hybrid 'ANDbin' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eAgapanthus 'Bingo Blue' (\u003cem\u003eAgapanthus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bingo Blue') is the compact, low seeding selection that answers the two real objections to agapanthus: the old forms get too big, and they seed everywhere. This one holds at about 600mm tall and 500mm across, with rounded heads of true blue through summer. Planted 40cm apart it makes one of the toughest low borders you can buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow seeding, by selection.\u003c\/strong\u003e It sets very little viable seed, so it does not colonise the way older agapanthus does along roadsides and creek lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact enough for a real border.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 600mm tall it edges a path or a driveway without leaning across it, which the 1.2m forms always end up doing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt survives what kills other borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat, salt spray, poor soil and frost. There is not much left on the list.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen, and busy with insects.\u003c\/strong\u003e The neat green clump does the work for nine months, and each summer head is dozens of small nectar rich trumpets that bees and butterflies work hard.\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 in a single row. That spacing closes into a continuous ribbon of foliage within two seasons, with no gaps for weeds to take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and driveways.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hold the same 40cm spacing across a bank or along both sides of a drive. It copes with reflected heat off concrete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance suits an exposed beachside block, and three plants fill a 400mm pot. It flowers better slightly root bound, so leave it undisturbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing agapanthus 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 to semi arid gardens, and it is frost hardy, so cold inland and southern gardens are no problem. In the wet tropics humidity brings on leaf spotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything with drainage, including poor and sandy ground. It will not accept waterlogging, so on heavy clay plant on a raised mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice weekly for the first two months, then only through prolonged dry weather. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough, and too much nitrogen gives leaves instead of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the spent flower stems at the base once the heads brown, and divide congested clumps every four or five years if flowering thins out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown as tube stock, 140mm pots in packs of ten and 200mm pots in packs of six. Tubes are the value option for a long driveway run and usually flower in their second summer. The 140mm and 200mm plants are established clumps, and many flower in their first season if planted before spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrappy foliage travels well, and bent leaves can be trimmed without harming the plant. Keep the crown at soil level rather than buried, and expect roots to take hold within a month. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/agapanthus\"\u003eCompare the full agapanthus range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003ePlants for mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants for a dry summer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/plants-that-thrive-in-poor-soil\"\u003ePlants that thrive in poor soil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need per metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo and a half per metre at 40cm spacing, so a pack of ten covers four metres of single row. For a bed, allow about six plants per square metre in a staggered double row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it spread into the bush like older agapanthus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Bingo Blue' is a low seeding selection, which is the whole reason to choose it over an old fashioned form. Cut the spent heads off before they dry and you remove almost all remaining risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Agapanthus sap and rhizomes are toxic to cats and dogs, and the sap can irritate skin, so we do not list it as pet friendly. Wear gloves when dividing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-nnm=\"wa-weed-warning\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Australia: this plant is listed as an environmental weed in WA, where it escapes from gardens into bushland. We do not recommend it for WA gardens. Please choose a local alternative.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51638997385535,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140061483327,"sku":null,"price":180.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140061450559,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Agapanthus-Bingo-Blue-Agapanthus-africanus.png?v=1766223060"},{"product_id":"agapanthus-cool-steel-agapanthus-africanus-hybrid","title":"Cool Steel™ Agapanthus - Agapanthus hybrid 'AG03' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eAgapanthus 'Cool Steel' (\u003cem\u003eAgapanthus africanus\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid) is the pale silvery blue agapanthus, a long way from the harsh purple most gardeners picture. Flower stems reach about 1m over a clump 60cm across, and the heads open a soft steel blue that fades almost to white at the throat. The stems are strong enough to stand through summer storms rather than lying across the path, which is what separates a maintained border from a messy one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA softer, more refined blue.\u003c\/strong\u003e The silvery tone sits comfortably with white, grey foliage and rendered walls where a strong purple would fight the scheme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e The strappy clump stays green year round in most gardens, so the border still reads as planted through winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard to kill.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant and salt tolerant, which covers most difficult front garden conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees and butterflies love it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each head works as a landing platform for weeks through the flowering season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart through a bed or across a bank. At that spacing the foliage closes over within two seasons, shading out weeds and giving an even wall of flower stems in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and driveway edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 50cm spacing gives a clean repeated line, and the 60cm clump width fills the space without spilling onto the concrete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and heat tolerance suit exposed beachside blocks, and a 400mm pot holds a single clump that flowers just as heavily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Agapanthus 'Cool Steel' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun produces the most flower stems. It performs across subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and it is frost hardy, so cold southern and tableland gardens are fine. In the humid tropics flowering is less reliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in almost anything that drains. Sandy coastal soil and thin, poor ground are both acceptable. On heavy clay, raise the bed and work compost through it so the crown never sits in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only during long dry spells. It is genuinely drought tolerant after two seasons. Use a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and skip high nitrogen feeds, which push leaf at the expense of flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spent flower stems at the base as they brown, which keeps the clump tidy and stops seed spreading into bushland. Divide crowded clumps every four or five years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes: single tubes, 140mm pots in packs of ten and 200mm pots in packs of six. Tubes are young divisions with a small fan of leaves and take two summers to flower properly. The 140mm and 200mm plants are established clumps and many flower in their first season. Both pack sizes are currently on backorder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrappy foliage travels well, and a few bent leaves on arrival will grow out. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. One caution stated plainly: agapanthus sap is toxic to cats and dogs and can irritate skin, so wear gloves when dividing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/agapanthus\"\u003eSee the full agapanthus range\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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/waterwise-garden-guide-sustainable-tips-and-plant-selections\"\u003eBuilding a waterwise garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eSalt tolerant plants for coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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 border run or mass planting. Each clump reaches about 60cm across, so at that spacing the leaves just overlap and the bed reads as continuous rather than spotty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Agapanthus sap is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed. The risk is low in practice, but it is not the plant for a pet that grazes on foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my agapanthus all leaf and no flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually too much shade, too much nitrogen, or a congested clump. Move it into full sun, switch to a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring, and lift and divide it if it has not been split in five years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-nnm=\"wa-weed-warning\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Australia: this plant is listed as an environmental weed in WA, where it escapes from gardens into bushland. We do not recommend it for WA gardens. Please choose a local alternative.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51639011639615,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140062138687,"sku":null,"price":179.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140062105919,"sku":null,"price":269.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Agapanthus-Cool-Steel-Agapanthus-africanus-hybrid.png?v=1766223075"},{"product_id":"autumn-twist-azalea-azalea-x-hybrida-autumn-twist","title":"Autumn Twist™ Encore Azalea - Azalea x hybrida 'CONLEP' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eAutumn Twist Azalea (\u003cem\u003eRhododendron\u003c\/em\u003e 'Autumn Twist') is a repeat flowering azalea, which means colour in spring and again through autumn rather than one short burst and eleven quiet months. It forms a rounded shrub of about 1.2m tall and 1.2m wide, so it fits a border, a bed edge or a large pot without taking over. The blooms are white, boldly striped and flecked purple, and no two flowers are marked quite the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers more than once.\u003c\/strong\u003e An Encore type azalea, bred to bloom in spring and again from late summer through autumn, which more than doubles the display of a traditional azalea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe flowers are unusual.\u003c\/strong\u003e White petals striped and speckled with purple, varying flower to flower, so it reads as a feature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA useful size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.2m by 1.2m it sits comfortably at the front of a border, along a path, or in a pot beside a door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy across a wide range.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy and humidity tolerant, so it works from subtropical gardens through to cool temperate southern ones.\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 80cm apart for a dense mass planting. At that spacing the plants merge into a continuous low band within two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant in a bed of dark foliage carries the display alone. Pots suit azaleas, because a container lets you give them the acidic mix they want regardless of your soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne caution for pet owners.\u003c\/strong\u003e Azaleas are toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, so keep this one raised or choose a camellia instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Autumn Twist Azalea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade is ideal, with morning sun and protection from hot afternoon sun. Full shade gives fewer flowers, and full inland sun scorches the foliage. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, free draining and rich in organic matter. This is the one thing azaleas are fussy about. If your soil is alkaline or heavy clay, plant into a raised bed or a pot of azalea mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e The roots are shallow, so it dries out faster than you expect. Water deeply twice a week through the first summer. Avoid lime and fertilisers high in phosphorus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly straight after the spring flush. Because this variety flowers again in autumn, avoid pruning from midsummer onward or you cut off the second display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutumn Twist is supplied as tube stock. Tubes are young plants, usually a single stem with a few branches, and for a mass planting they are the sensible buy because azaleas establish readily from small sizes. For a 3m border at 80cm spacing you need four plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock travels well, with little top growth to be knocked about in transit. Plant it into acidic soil or a pot of azalea mix and keep the water up through the first summer. Expect flowering size in the second season and full size in three to four years. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/azalea\"\u003eBrowse the full azalea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-lower-soil-ph-a-guide-for-healthier-gardens-and-lawns\"\u003eHow to make your soil more acidic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that perform well in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eCompare other flowering shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it actually flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwice. There is a main flush in spring, then a second display from late summer through autumn, which is the point of the Encore breeding. The autumn show is often the better of the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All azaleas contain grayanotoxins and are toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, with effects ranging from drooling and vomiting to more serious symptoms. Keep it out of reach if your pet chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy have the leaves gone yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always soil that is too alkaline, which locks up iron. Yellow leaves with green veins are the classic sign. Treat with iron chelate, then correct the pH with an acidifying fertiliser and a pine bark mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51639031726399,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Autumn-Twist-Azalea-Azalea-x-hybrida-Autumn-Twist.png?v=1766223104"},{"product_id":"autumn-starlite-azalea-azalea-x-hybrida-autumn-starlite","title":"Autumn Starlite™ Encore Azalea - Azalea x hybrida","description":"\u003cp\u003eAutumn Starlite Azalea (\u003cem\u003eRhododendron\u003c\/em\u003e x 'Autumn Starlite') is an Encore type, so it flowers in spring and then again through summer and autumn rather than once and done. The blooms are white, streaked and flecked with pink, and no two are marked the same. It stays compact at about 90cm tall and 1m wide. Azaleas are 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\u003eIt flowers more than once.\u003c\/strong\u003e Encore azaleas set buds on new growth, so the spring display is followed by repeat flushes across the warmer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact enough for a small garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 90cm by 1m, which fits a courtyard bed or a low border without constant cutting back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite with pink flecking.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each bloom is individually streaked and speckled, so a massed planting never reads flat, and bees work the flowers across a long window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA wide climate range.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy at one end, heat and humidity tolerant at the other, so it works from cool temperate gardens into the subtropics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider with an acidic mix suits it, and the natural 90cm height means no pruning just to keep it in bounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 70cm apart, about two plants per square metre, for a low flowering block or a soft path edge. At that spacing the plants meet at their natural width without crowding at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting under trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grouped in threes beneath high canopy it holds colour where the garden usually stays plain green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Autumn Starlite Azalea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun with afternoon shade, or bright dappled light all day. Encore types take more sun than older azaleas, and that extra light drives the repeat flowering, but hard afternoon sun still scorches leaf edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic and free draining, with plenty of organic matter. Azalea roots sit in the top 200mm of soil, so they dry out fast and drown just as easily. Mulch 75mm deep, off the stem. Yellow leaves with green veins point to alkaline soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the root zone evenly moist through the first two summers, and never let a potted plant dry out at bud set. Feed an azalea and camellia fertiliser in early spring and again in midsummer. Because it flowers on new growth, steady feeding buys more flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly straight after the spring flush and no more than tidy it after that. Cutting later removes the new wood carrying the summer and autumn flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is grown as tube stock, so it arrives as a young plant of roughly 10 to 20cm rather than a flowering shrub. That is the affordable way to plant a border or a massed bed. Expect a light first flowering, a proper display in its second season with you, and full size at around three years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock travels very well because the root ball is small and intact. Plant it out promptly, and keep the water up through the first two summers. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/azalea-care-guide\"\u003eThe complete azalea care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/azalea\"\u003eBrowse the full azalea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003eOther plants suited to small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eCompare plants that do well in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really flower more than once a year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Encore azaleas set buds on new growth, so after the main spring display they push further flushes through summer and into autumn. The later flushes are lighter, and depend on enough light, water and feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All azaleas and rhododendrons are toxic to cats, dogs and horses, with the leaves being the dangerous part. If your pet chews plants, keep this one in a raised pot or choose something else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly just after the spring flush, and only lightly. Any later cut removes the fresh growth that carries the repeat flowering, so a plant trimmed in summer gives a spring display and nothing else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51639033168191,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Autumn-Starlite-Azalea-Azalea-x-hybrida-Autumn-Starlite.png?v=1766223110"},{"product_id":"autumn-royalty-azalea-azalea-x-hybrida-autumn-royalty","title":"Autumn Royalty™ Encore Azalea - Azalea x hybrida 'CONLEC' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eAutumn Royalty Azalea (\u003cem\u003eRhododendron\u003c\/em\u003e 'Autumn Royalty') is a repeat flowering azalea that gives two seasons instead of one. Rich purple blooms open through spring, then a second show arrives in autumn. It settles at about 1.2m tall and wide, so it suits a border, a low hedge 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\u003eIt flowers twice.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring and again in autumn, so the plant earns its place for months rather than a fortnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep purple, not washed out.\u003c\/strong\u003e The blooms hold a rich saturated colour that reads clearly against dark green foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA manageable 1.2m.\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact and evergreen, so it stays furnished to the base and never outgrows a suburban bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide climate range.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy and humidity tolerant, an unusual combination that works from cool southern gardens to subtropical ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a low hedge. At that spacing the plants meet within two seasons and give an informal flowering hedge to about 1.2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Along a path or the front of a bed it holds a neat evergreen line and carries colour twice a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider filled with acidic potting mix suits it. Potted azaleas dry out quickly, so be honest about summer watering before committing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Autumn Royalty Azalea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade, ideally with morning sun and shelter from hot afternoon sun, which scorches the leaves and shortens the flowers. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, and it is frost hardy once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic and free draining, with plenty of compost or aged pine bark. In alkaline soil the leaves yellow between the veins, so lower the pH with sulphur or use an acidic planting mix. Shallow roots mean mulch matters: 50mm to 75mm, kept off the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil evenly moist, especially through the first two summers, since shallow roots suffer quickly when dry. Feed an azalea and camellia fertiliser after each flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly straight after the spring flush to shape it and encourage the autumn display. Avoid pruning late in the season, since you will cut off the buds already forming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis azalea is sold as tube stock: young plants usually 10 to 20cm tall, and the economical way to plant a hedge of any length. They take two to three years to reach flowering size and fill their space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall plants travel well and establish faster than larger stock, which is the trade off for the wait. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. Keep new plants evenly watered through their first summer.\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\/azalea-care-guide\"\u003eazalea care guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/azalea\"\u003eazalea range\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 for acid loving plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/evergreen-shrubs\"\u003eevergreen shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e for borders.\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. The plants meet within two seasons at that spacing and hold an informal hedge around 1.2m tall without hard pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All azaleas are toxic to cats and dogs, and eating even a small amount of leaf can cause vomiting and heart problems. Choose something else if your pet chews plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves turning yellow between the veins?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is iron deficiency, and it usually means the soil is too alkaline for an azalea. Apply chelated iron for a quick fix, then correct the pH with sulphur or an acidic mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really flower twice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, though the autumn show is normally lighter than the spring one. Trimming straight after the spring flush and feeding gives the best second display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51639035134271,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Autumn-Royalty-Azalea-Azalea-x-hybrida-Autumn-Royalty.png?v=1766223116"},{"product_id":"autumn-monarch-azalea-azalea-x-hybrida-autumn-monarch","title":"Autumn Monarch™ Encore Azalea - Azalea x hybrida 'CONLEO' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eAutumn Monarch Azalea (\u003cem\u003eAzalea x hybrida\u003c\/em\u003e 'Autumn Monarch') is a repeat flowering azalea, which means a main show in spring and a second flush later in the year rather than one brief week of colour. It is a compact evergreen shrub reaching about 1.2m tall and 1.2m wide, dense enough for a low hedge and neat enough for a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers more than once.\u003c\/strong\u003e Repeat flowering types carry a spring display and a further flush later on, so the bed is not bare for eleven months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA genuinely compact shrub.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 1.2m each way, small enough to sit under a window or along a path without constant cutting back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage holds through winter, so the shape stays intact between flowering flushes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Humidity tolerant and frost hardy, so it performs from subtropical gardens through to cool temperate ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in part shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Useful in the awkward beds where sun lovers sulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and low borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart for a low flowering hedge. At that spacing the bushes knit into a continuous line and keep foliage down to the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the same 80cm spacing through a larger shaded bed, where groups read far better than single specimens dotted about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm pot suits one plant, and container growing holds it slightly below full size. Use an acid potting mix, not a standard one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Autumn Monarch Azalea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade, ideally morning sun with protection from hot afternoon sun, which scorches the leaves and shortens the flowering. 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 This is the part that decides whether you succeed. Azaleas need acidic, free draining soil rich in organic matter. On alkaline or clay soils, plant into a raised bed of azalea and camellia mix, and mulch with pine bark or leaf litter to keep the pH down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e The roots are shallow and fibrous, so it dries out faster than its size suggests. Water deeply twice a week through summer and keep 50mm of mulch over the root zone. Feed with an azalea and camellia fertiliser after each flowering flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light tip pruning immediately after the spring flush keeps it dense and sets up the next round of buds. Avoid hard pruning late in the season, since that removes the wood the following flowers come from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is sold as tube stock. Tubes are young plants under 20cm tall with a few branches, the practical way to buy azaleas in the numbers a hedge needs. Expect two to three seasons before a tube planted row closes into a solid low hedge, and the first meaningful flowering in the second year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung azaleas travel well, though some leaf drop after transit is normal. Plant into properly prepared acidic soil rather than unimproved ground, water in well and mulch. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/azalea-care-guide\"\u003ecomplete azalea care guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/azalea\"\u003eazalea collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-lower-soil-ph-a-guide-for-healthier-gardens-and-lawns\"\u003eHow to lower soil pH\u003c\/a\u003e for azaleas on alkaline ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/evergreen-shrubs\"\u003eevergreen 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\u003eSet the plants at 80cm centres for a low hedge. Each bush spreads to about 1.2m, so that spacing gives a continuous line without the plants shading each other out at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All azaleas are toxic to cats and dogs, and eating the leaves or flowers can cause serious illness. Plant it out of reach of pets that chew foliage, and see a vet promptly if any is eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves turning yellow between the veins?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always soil pH. Azaleas cannot take up iron from alkaline soil, which yellows the leaf while the veins stay green. Correct it with an acidifying fertiliser, pine bark mulch and chelated iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51639039295807,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Autumn-Monarch-Azalea-Azalea-x-hybrida-Autumn-Monarch.png?v=1766223126"},{"product_id":"autumn-lily-azalea-azalea-x-hybrida-autumn-lily","title":"Autumn Lily™ Encore Azalea Tubestock - Azalea x hybrida 'ROBLEX' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eAutumn Lily Azalea (\u003cem\u003eRhododendron\u003c\/em\u003e 'Autumn Lily', an Encore Azalea) is the white azalea for gardeners who want more than one flowering season. It grows to about 1.2m tall and wide, carrying white blooms flecked and streaked with purple, and as part of the Encore series it repeats after the main spring flush instead of flowering once and stopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers more than once.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Encore breeding gives a strong spring display and further flushes through the warmer months, which is unusual in an azalea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite with purple flecking.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every bloom is marked differently, so a plant in flower reads as varied rather than flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tidy 1.2m by 1.2m.\u003c\/strong\u003e Big enough to matter in a bed, small enough for a courtyard or a large pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide climate range.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy for cool southern gardens, humidity tolerant for the subtropics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees and butterflies use it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Open trumpets over a long season make it a real forage plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart for a hedge that closes into a low flowering wall. Held at about 1m it makes a soft internal divider without blocking the view across a garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 80cm spacing suits a drift under established trees, where dappled light is exactly what an azalea wants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant in a 400mm pot works well on a shaded patio, in an acidic potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Autumn Lily Azalea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled shade, or morning sun with afternoon protection. Hot afternoon sun burns the foliage, particularly inland. It is at home in subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, and it handles frost once established. In humid coastal gardens give it air movement to keep petal blight down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, free draining and rich in organic matter. Work compost through the bed, mulch 75mm deep, and keep the mulch off the stem. Azalea roots are shallow and fine, so never dig around an established plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the root zone evenly moist through the first two summers, watering deeply rather than often. Feed with an azalea and camellia fertiliser after the spring flush and again in late summer. Yellow leaves with green veins mean the soil is too alkaline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune straight after the spring flowering to build density. Because this variety flowers again on new growth, avoid heavy pruning later in the season or you remove the buds you are waiting for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutumn Lily is grown in tube stock. Tubes arrive as young rooted plants, usually a single stem with a few side branches, and they take two to three years to reach flowering size in the ground. That is the trade off: tube stock is the affordable way to plant a hedge, but it asks for patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAzaleas travel well and a little leaf drop after transit is normal. Plant into prepared acidic soil within a few days, water in, and expect new growth within four to six weeks in the warm months. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/azalea-care-guide\"\u003ecomplete azalea care guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/azalea\"\u003eCompare the full azalea range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e to build out the rest of the bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to create and maintain a hedge\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEighty centimetres apart. At that spacing the plants knit into a continuous flowering hedge without crowding each other into thin, bare bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All azaleas and rhododendrons contain toxins that affect cats, dogs and horses if the leaves or flowers are eaten. Plant it away from where pets graze, and choose something else if yours chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a 400mm or larger pot with an acidic mix, place it in dappled light, and water more often than you would a garden plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51639040082239,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Autumn-Lily-Azalea-Azalea-x-hybrida-Autumn-Lily.png?v=1766223130"},{"product_id":"autumn-lilac-azalea-azalea-x-hybrida-autumn-lilac","title":"Autumn Lilac™ Encore Azalea - Azalea x hybrida","description":"\u003cp\u003eAutumn Lilac Azalea (\u003cem\u003eRhododendron\u003c\/em\u003e 'Autumn Lilac') is a repeat flowering Encore azalea, which means lilac purple flowers in spring and a second showing from late summer into autumn rather than one short burst. It settles at about 1.2m tall and wide, small enough for a low hedge, a front border or a pot beside the door. Frost hardy and humidity tolerant, it suits a wider slice of the country than most azaleas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers twice.\u003c\/strong\u003e Encore azaleas bloom in spring, rest, then flower again from late summer through autumn. Two seasons of colour from one shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA sensible size.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 1.2m by 1.2m, so it fits a courtyard or a front border without an annual wrestle to keep it down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide climate range.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy in cool gardens and humidity tolerant in the subtropics, which is unusual in this group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tidy up straight after the spring flush is the whole pruning job for the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart for a low informal hedge. The plants knit into a continuous band about a metre high without needing to be cut into a formal box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 80cm spacing across a bed under established trees gives a block of colour twice a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm pot of acidic mix suits it, and container growing holds it closer to a metre. Water potted azaleas properly, because they wilt quickly once the mix dries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Autumn Lilac Azalea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun with afternoon shade is the sweet spot. Full sun works in cool temperate gardens but scorches leaves through a hot inland summer, while deep shade cuts the flowering back badly. It suits warm temperate, subtropical and cool temperate gardens, is frost hardy once established and copes with coastal humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, free draining and rich in organic matter. Work compost and aged pine bark through the bed before planting. Azaleas are surface rooted, so plant slightly high and mulch 50mm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil evenly moist through the first two summers, then water deeply in dry spells rather than lightly and often. Feed with an azalea and camellia fertiliser after the spring flowering and again in late summer. Yellow leaves with green veins mean the soil pH has drifted too high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim straight after the spring flush, before the buds for the second flowering set. Take no more than a third. Prune late and you cut off the autumn display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis azalea is grown in tubes: young rooted plants with 100mm to 200mm of top growth, which take two to three seasons to reach hedge size. That is the trade off, patience in exchange for a much lower cost per plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAzaleas travel well because the foliage is firm and the root ball is fibrous. A little leaf drop in the first fortnight is normal. Plant into prepared acidic soil, water in, and expect the first real flowering in the season after planting. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/azalea-care-guide\"\u003eThe complete azalea care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/azalea\"\u003eBrowse the full azalea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003eShrubs for 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 them for a low hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e80cm apart. At that spacing the plants meet into a continuous band without competing, and each keeps its own rounded shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really flower twice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Encore azaleas set a spring flush and a second flush from late summer into autumn. The second showing is lighter, and it depends on pruning early enough in the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All azaleas and rhododendrons are toxic to cats, dogs and horses if the leaves or flowers are eaten, and even small amounts cause vomiting and worse. Keep it away from an animal that chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51639044342079,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Autumn-Lilac-Azalea-Azalea-x-hybrida-Autumn-Lilac.png?v=1766223131"},{"product_id":"autumn-jewel-azalea-azalea-x-hybrida-autumn-jewel","title":"Autumn Jewel™ Encore Azalea - Azalea x hybrida 'ROBLEU' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eAutumn Jewel Azalea (\u003cem\u003eAzalea x hybrida\u003c\/em\u003e 'Autumn Jewel') is a repeat flowering azalea, which means a second season of bloom instead of the single spring flush older varieties give you. It is compact and evergreen at about 1m tall and 1m wide, and carries pink to red flowers heavy enough to hide the foliage. For a low hedge, that is hard to beat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo flowering seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e A full flush in spring, then a second show in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays where you put it.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 1m by 1m it holds its scale without constant clipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA wide climate range.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes subtropical humidity at one end and frost at the other, which is unusual for an azalea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees and butterflies work it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two flushes of open flowers make it a useful nectar source at both ends of the season.\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 80cm apart in a single row for a solid hedge of 80cm to 1m. It fills in from the base, so there is no bare skirt to hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 80cm spacing works in drifts along a path or under established trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider with an acidic potting mix suits it, which also gives you control over soil pH that a garden bed does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Autumn Jewel Azalea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal, and full shade costs you flowers. It performs in subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, from Brisbane down to the cool southern states, and it is frost hardy once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the part that matters. Azaleas need acidic soil, roughly pH 5.0 to 6.0, that is free draining and rich in organic matter. On alkaline or limestone soils, grow it in a pot instead of fighting the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e The roots are shallow and fine, so it will not survive drying out. Water deeply twice a week in summer, mulch 50mm deep with pine bark or leaf litter, and feed an azalea and camellia fertiliser after each flowering flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light trim straight after the spring flowers finish is all it needs. Do not cut it hard in late summer, because that removes the wood carrying the autumn buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow this one in a single size, a tube, so you are buying a young plant of a few branches rather than a flowering shrub. Tubestock establishes faster than larger azaleas because the fine roots are not yet pot bound, and it reaches useful size in its second season, with the first real flush the season after planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost customers buy a run of tubes for a hedge, since tubestock is the economical way to plant a full row and the plants knit together evenly as they grow. Plants are delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/azalea-care-guide\"\u003eThe complete azalea care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/azalea\"\u003eCompare the full azalea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-lower-soil-ph-a-guide-for-healthier-gardens-and-lawns\"\u003eHow to lower soil pH for acid loving plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-shrubs\"\u003eMore low maintenance shrubs\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 azaleas contain grayanotoxins and are toxic to cats, dogs and horses if the leaves or flowers are eaten. Plant it where a pet that chews foliage cannot reach it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e80cm apart in a single row. Close enough to knit into a continuous face, far enough that air still moves through, which keeps fungal problems down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the new leaves yellow with green veins?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is iron deficiency, and it almost always means the soil is too alkaline rather than short of iron. Chelated iron is a quick fix; soil pH is the real problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it really flower twice in a cool climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually yes, though the autumn flush is earlier and lighter in cold districts. Warm autumns give the fuller second display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51639045620031,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Autumn-Jewel-Azalea-Azalea-x-hybrida-Autumn-Jewel.png?v=1766223133"},{"product_id":"autumn-ivory-azalea-azalea-x-hybrida-autumn-ivory","title":"Autumn Ivory™ Encore Azalea - Azalea x hybrida 'ROBLEV' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eAutumn Ivory Azalea (\u003cem\u003eRhododendron\u003c\/em\u003e 'Autumn Ivory') is a repeat flowering Encore type, which means pure white blooms in spring and a second show from late summer into autumn rather than three weeks and done. It grows to about 1.4m tall and 1.2m wide, dense enough to clip into a low flowering hedge at 80cm spacing, and it is comfortable in humid summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers twice.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spring flush is the heavy one, then buds set again on the new growth for a second display through late summer and autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA wide climate range.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy and humidity tolerant, so it works from cool temperate gardens through warm temperate and into the subtropics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite goes with everything.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean ivory flowers sit comfortably against brick, render or a mixed border where a hot pink azalea would fight the palette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense enough to hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted 80cm apart it makes a flowering hedge around 1.2m high with two light trims a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering hedges and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants 80cm apart, in a single row for a hedge or across a bed for a block. At that spacing the shrubs meet into a continuous band that stays furnished at the base, which is where a hedge usually fails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider lets you supply the acidic mix it needs where the ground is limey, and a matched pair at an entry holds a rounded shape with little intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Autumn Ivory Azalea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtered light or morning sun with afternoon shade gives the best flowering and stops the leaves bleaching. It takes more sun in cool temperate gardens than in the subtropics, where afternoon shade is close to essential. Frost hardy once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, free draining and rich in organic matter. Work compost and aged pine bark through the bed, keep lime away, and mulch 75mm deep. The roots are fine and shallow, so avoid digging around the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Never let it dry out completely, especially in a pot. Deep soak twice a week through the first summer and during dry spells afterwards. Feed an azalea and camellia fertiliser after the spring flowering, and again in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim straight after the spring flowering. This type sets its autumn buds on the new growth, so pruning late in summer removes the second display.\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: a young plant, usually a single stem with a few branches, and not in flower. Planted at 80cm spacing a tube grown hedge takes about three years to close, slower than starting with advanced plants but far kinder on the budget for a long run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf drop after transit is normal rather than a fault. Water it in well and expect the first real flush of growth within about six weeks in warm weather. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, under our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the full \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/azalea-care-guide\"\u003eazalea care guide\u003c\/a\u003e for feeding, pruning and pest advice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/azalea\"\u003eazalea collection\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 if your soil is alkaline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee what else suits \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003epartial shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEighty centimetres apart in a single row. Each plant reaches about 1.2m wide, so that spacing gives a solid hedge that still has air moving through it, which matters in humid gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really flower twice a year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, that is the point of the Encore group. Expect a heavy spring flush and a lighter but genuine second display from late summer into autumn, provided you prune straight after spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All parts of an azalea are toxic to cats, dogs and horses, and even small amounts can cause vomiting and worse. Avoid it where an animal grazes or chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51639047258431,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Autumn-Ivory-Azalea-Azalea-x-hybrida-Autumn-Ivory.png?v=1766223137"},{"product_id":"autumn-empress-azalea-azalea-x-hybrida-autumn-empress","title":"Autumn Empress™ Encore Azalea - Azalea x hybrida 'CONLES' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eAutumn Empress Azalea (\u003cem\u003eRhododendron\u003c\/em\u003e 'Autumn Empress') is the azalea that flowers twice: pink blooms through spring, then a repeat in autumn when older azaleas have long finished. It settles at about 1.2m tall and 1.2m wide, which keeps it useful in a border, a pot or a low hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo flowering seasons a year.\u003c\/strong\u003e A heavy spring flush, then a second wave in autumn, because Encore azaleas set buds on new growth as well as old wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and predictable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughly 1.2m each way at maturity, so it holds its place without constant cutting back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles heat and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where older azaleas drop leaves through a humid summer, this one holds its foliage and keeps setting buds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, so one plant works across most of the settled country.\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 80cm apart in a single row for a low hedge that closes over two seasons. Any tighter and the plants only compete for water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and features.\u003c\/strong\u003e Massed at the same 80cm spacing it gives a sheet of pink twice a year, and the rounded, even habit suits a matched pair either side of a gate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm across suits one plant in a mix made for azaleas and camellias. Potted plants dry out faster, so keep them off a hot western wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Autumn Empress Azalea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun with afternoon shade gives the heaviest flowering. Deep shade cuts the flower count and all day inland sun scorches the leaf edges. It is frost hardy once the roots are down, so cool temperate gardens are fine, though not the wet tropics or the hot arid inland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, free draining and rich in organic matter. Work compost and aged pine bark through the bed and set the plant slightly proud of the soil, since azalea roots sit shallow. Mulch 50mm deep, off the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first two summers and never let the plant wilt, since a wilted azalea drops the buds it has set. Feed with an azalea and camellia fertiliser in late spring and again in late autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly straight after the spring flowering, and avoid cutting in late summer or you remove the wood carrying the autumn display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutumn Empress is grown as tube stock: young single plants well under knee height, with an intact root ball that travels safely. Expect flowers in the second season and a full 1.2m frame in three to four years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you cannot plant straight away, pot the tubes into 150mm containers, since a tube dries out within a day in summer. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/azalea\"\u003eazalea range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/pruning-for-beginners-a-simple-guide-to-get-started\"\u003eA beginner's guide to pruning\u003c\/a\u003e, including the timing that matters on repeat flowering shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind companions in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eplants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \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\u003eDoes it really flower twice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Encore azaleas set buds on new growth, so a strong spring flush is followed by a second display in autumn, lighter than spring and heavier on plants watered and fed through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Every azalea carries toxins in its leaves and flowers, and eating them can make cats and dogs seriously ill. Plant it out of reach of a pet that chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves going yellow between the veins?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is iron chlorosis, and it means the soil is too alkaline for an azalea. Iron chelate corrects the leaf colour within a fortnight, and a soil acidifier in autumn fixes the cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51639048012095,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Autumn-Empress-Azalea-Azalea-x-hybrida-Autumn-Empress.png?v=1766223138"},{"product_id":"alternanthera-little-ruby-alternanthera-dentata-cultivar","title":"Little Ruby™ Alternanthera - Alternanthera dentata 'LRU30' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlternanthera 'Little Ruby' (\u003cem\u003eAlternanthera dentata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Little Ruby') is the deep burgundy groundcover that gives a garden bed permanent colour without a single flower doing the work. It stays low, around 40cm tall and spreading to about 80cm, and it fills space fast. Planted 40cm apart it closes into a continuous ruby carpet within a season, which is why landscapers reach for it whenever a bed needs contrast against green foliage or pale paving.\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 Deep burgundy leaves with a wine red underside, holding through the year in warm gardens. The flowers are tiny, so nothing goes off colour after a flush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt fills space quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast growing and low maintenance, so a bed planted from tubes covers over in one warm season rather than three.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough in the heat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat, humidity and drought tolerant once established, which covers most of the hard positions in a northern garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to renew.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut it back hard in early spring and it reshoots dense and low, undoing a season of legginess in one afternoon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart for a dense groundcover. At that spacing the plants knit into an unbroken sheet in a single warm season, and weeds struggle for light underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row at 40cm spacing gives a clean dark line along a path, reading well against concrete and lawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e In cool southern gardens a pot is the practical answer, since it can be moved under cover when frost threatens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Little Ruby in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the deepest colour; in part shade the burgundy dulls towards green. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate plant, and it is frost tender. A hard frost knocks it back and a run of them will kill it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil of almost any type. Work compost through the bed first, since a fast groundcover asks a lot of the top 100mm of soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water two or three times a week for the first six weeks while the roots take, then taper off. Established plants tolerate dry spells, though density is better with regular summer water. Slow release fertiliser in early spring and midsummer keeps growth pushing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back hard in early spring, to about a third of its height. Plants left uncut for two or three years go woody and open in the middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Ruby is supplied as tube stock, which is the right size for this plant. Tubes are small, usually a single rooted cutting, and they establish fast enough that larger pots rarely pay for a groundcover. For a 4 square metre bed at 40cm spacing you need about 25 tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubes travel well because there is little top growth to damage. Plant them out within a few days of delivery and expect visible spread within four to six weeks in warm weather, with full coverage over one growing season. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-plants-for-ground-cover-a-guide-to-greenery\"\u003eChoosing the right groundcover for your garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the full groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003ePlants suited to mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that perform in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need per square metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 40cm spacing you need roughly six plants per square metre. Tighter spacing does not speed up coverage meaningfully, and it makes the bed harder to water evenly while the plants are young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Little Ruby is frost tender and will be damaged by even a light frost, with hard frosts killing it outright. In cool temperate and frosty inland gardens, grow it in a pot that can be moved under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my plant gone green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough light. The burgundy pigment develops in strong sun, so plants in shade or under a dense canopy drift towards dull green. Move it somewhere sunnier and the colour returns with the next flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51639049847103,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Alternanthera-Little-Ruby-Alternanthera-dentata-cultivar.png?v=1766223140"},{"product_id":"autumn-embers-azalea-azalea-x-hybrida-autumn-embers","title":"Autumn Embers™ Encore Azalea - Azalea x hybrida 'CONLEB' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eAutumn Embers Azalea (\u003cem\u003eRhododendron x hybrida\u003c\/em\u003e 'Autumn Embers') is a repeat flowering azalea, so instead of one heavy spring display you get a main spring flush and a second show in autumn. It settles at about 1m tall and 1.2m wide, broader than it is high, which makes it a natural low border or informal hedge. The flowers are semi double, in a deep orange red against dark evergreen foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers twice.\u003c\/strong\u003e A heavy spring flush, then a second display through autumn, with scattered blooms in between in mild gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow and spreading.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1m tall and 1.2m across it fills the front of a bed without constant cutting back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm colour that carries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange red is unusual in azaleas and shows up from the far end of a garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide climate range.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bred for warmer gardens, so a humid subtropical summer suits it, and it is frost hardy through cold winters as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart for a low informal hedge. At that spacing plants knit together within two to three seasons and hold a soft rounded profile rather than a clipped face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 80cm spacing works in a drift under established trees, where filtered light suits it and the autumn flush lifts a bed that is otherwise finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm pot or larger with an acidic mix suits it. Potted azaleas dry out quickly, so be realistic about watering before committing to one beside a front door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Autumn Embers Azalea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtered light, or morning sun with afternoon shade, is ideal. It grows across cool temperate, warm temperate and subtropical gardens. In hot arid and semi-arid districts it struggles, because dry air and reflected heat burn the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, free draining and rich in organic matter. Azaleas are shallow rooted, so dig compost through the bed, plant slightly high, and mulch 50mm deep with pine bark kept off the stem. On alkaline soils use a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the root zone evenly moist through the first two summers, and never let a potted plant dry right out. Feed with an azalea and camellia fertiliser after the spring flush and again in late summer, which supports the autumn flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Tip prune lightly straight after the spring flush. Avoid cutting in late summer, because that is when the buds for the autumn display are forming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutumn Embers is sold as tube stock: a young plant, small on top, with a root system already well developed for its size. That is the sensible way to plant a border or a drift, because the cost per plant lets you buy the numbers a mass planting needs, and young azaleas establish faster than advanced ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a season of root growth before the plant puts on real width, then a reliable display from its second year. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/azalea-care-guide\"\u003eThe complete azalea care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/azalea\"\u003eBrowse the full azalea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-lower-soil-ph-a-guide-for-healthier-gardens-and-lawns\"\u003eHow to lower soil pH for acid loving plants\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants 80cm apart for a low informal hedge. Closer spacing does not close the gap any faster and makes it harder to get water and mulch to each root ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All azaleas and rhododendrons are toxic to cats, dogs and horses if the leaves or flowers are eaten, and even small amounts can cause serious illness. Plant it out of reach of a chewing pet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow leaves with green veins usually mean the soil is too alkaline for the plant to take up iron. Apply iron chelates, then mulch with pine bark and use an acidic fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51639050174783,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Autumn-Embers-Azalea-Azalea-x-hybrida-Autumn-Embers.png?v=1766223142"},{"product_id":"autumn-cheer-azalea-azalea-x-hybrida-autumn-cheer","title":"Autumn Cheer™ Encore Azalea - Azalea x hybrida 'CONLEF' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eAutumn Cheer Azalea (\u003cem\u003eRhododendron\u003c\/em\u003e Encore 'Autumn Cheer') is a compact evergreen shrub bred to flower more than once a year. It holds a tidy 1.2m tall and 1.2m wide, so it fits a border, a courtyard pot or a low informal hedge without constant shearing. The blooms are clear pink, and unlike the older garden azaleas this one takes real heat and humidity as readily as it takes frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo flowering seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Encore azaleas were bred to repeat, with the main flush in spring and a lighter showing through autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays the size you planted.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.2m tall and wide it will not swallow a border or outgrow a pot, so pruning is a choice rather than a chore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and humidity tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Older azaleas sulk through a subtropical summer. This one copes, and it is frost hardy at the cool end of the country.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark foliage holds the shape of a bed between flushes, which is where deciduous colour plants leave a hole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow informal hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart in a single row. The plants meet at about hip height and stay dense without shearing, and light shaping is what keeps the flower buds on the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Groups of three or five at 80cm centres give a block of colour under established trees, where dappled light suits it better than open sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider suits one plant. Use an acidic potting mix, because azaleas yellow quickly when the pH climbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Autumn Cheer Azalea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade is ideal: morning sun with cover from hard afternoon heat. It suits warm temperate, subtropical and cool temperate gardens, and it takes frost once established. In a subtropical garden give it more shade and good air movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, free draining and rich in organic matter. Work compost and aged pine bark through the bed, keep the root ball slightly proud of the soil, and mulch 50mm deep clear of the stem. Azaleas are surface rooted and will not tolerate wet feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil evenly moist through the first two summers, watering deeply twice a week rather than lightly every day. Feed with an azalea and camellia fertiliser after the spring flush and again in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune lightly straight after the spring flowering, then leave it alone from late summer onwards, or you will cut off the buds that carry the autumn display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is grown as tube stock: young plants 15cm to 25cm tall with a few branches. They establish quickly because the root system has not been checked by a large pot. Expect a light first season and a proper display in the second year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock travels well and arrives ready to pot on or plant out. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. One honest note: azaleas are toxic to cats, dogs and horses if the leaves or flowers are 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\/azalea\"\u003eBrowse the full azalea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/autumn-sunburst-azalea-azalea-x-hybrida-autumn-sunburst\"\u003eAutumn Sunburst Azalea\u003c\/a\u003e, a bicoloured alternative at the same mature size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eMore plants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-care-basics-success-with-new-garden-plants\"\u003ePlanting and care basics for new garden 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 them for a low hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e80cm apart in a single row. That lets each plant fill out and meet its neighbour without crowding, giving a soft hedge of about 1m in two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really flower twice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Encore azaleas were bred to repeat, so the spring flush is followed by a lighter autumn one. The second showing depends on warmth and steady water, and it is stronger in warm temperate and subtropical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Every azalea is toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, and the same compounds affect horses. Pick a different shrub if your pet chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51639050961215,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Autumn-Cheer-Azalea-Azalea-x-hybrida-Autumn-Cheer.png?v=1766223144"},{"product_id":"autumn-carnivale-azalea-azalea-x-hybrida-autumn-carnivale","title":"Autumn Carnivale™ Encore Azalea - Azalea x hybrida 'CONLET' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eAutumn Carnivale Azalea (\u003cem\u003eRhododendron\u003c\/em\u003e 'Autumn Carnivale') is a repeat flowering azalea: pink blooms in spring, then a second show through the cooler months. One of the Encore type azaleas, it settles at about 1.2m tall and 1.2m wide, a manageable shrub for a border or a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers more than once.\u003c\/strong\u003e A spring flush, then a second round later in the year: the point of the Encore breeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA sensible size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.2m each way it fits a front border or a large pot without constant cutting back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm climate azalea.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles humidity, so it suits subtropical gardens as well as warm and cool temperate ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e The right soil and a light trim after flowering is the whole job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow informal hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart, which lets the plants meet without crowding and keeps the loose shape that suits an azalea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider with an acidic potting mix is the easiest way to give it the soil it wants in an alkaline garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Massed at 80cm spacing it reads as one drift of colour, and a single plant near an entry earns its place twice a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Autumn Carnivale Azalea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled light, or morning sun with afternoon shade, gives the longest flowering; hot afternoon sun scorches the leaves. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, and takes light frost only, so hard frosting inland and tableland gardens need shelter under eaves or a canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Azaleas need acidic, free draining soil rich in organic matter, ideally pH 5 to 6. Work compost and aged pine bark through the bed, plant slightly high, and never let it sit wet. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e The roots are shallow and fine, so it dries out faster than it looks. Water deeply through summer rather than lightly and often. Feed with an azalea and camellia fertiliser after the spring flowering and again in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune straight after the spring flush. Avoid cutting late in the year, since that removes the buds carrying the second flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutumn Carnivale is grown in tube stock only: a single stem 10cm to 15cm tall with a small root ball. Expect it to fill a 200mm pot within a season and approach its mature 1.2m in three to four years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung azaleas transplant better than large ones and establish faster. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne caution: azaleas are toxic to cats and dogs if the leaves or flowers are eaten. If your pet chews plants, keep this one well out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/azalea\"\u003eCompare the full azalea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-lower-soil-ph-a-guide-for-healthier-gardens-and-lawns\"\u003eHow to lower soil pH for acid loving plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eMore plants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eBrowse plants suited to pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really flower twice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A main spring flush is followed by a second, usually lighter, display later in the year. Warmth, water and no pruning after midsummer all help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a low hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEighty centimetres. Closer crowds the shallow roots and invites leaf problems in humid weather; wider leaves gaps this shrub is too small to close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always soil pH. Yellow leaves with green veins mean the soil is too alkaline for the plant to take up iron. Treat with iron chelates and a sulphur based acidifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All azaleas carry toxins in the leaves and flowers and are toxic to cats and dogs if eaten. Small amounts can cause vomiting and worse, so it is not a plant for a household with a chewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51639052239167,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Autumn-Carnivale-Azalea-Azalea-x-hybrida-Autumn-Carnivale.png?v=1766223148"},{"product_id":"autumn-bravo-azalea-azalea-x-hybrida-autumn-bravo","title":"Autumn Bravo™ Encore Azalea - Azalea x hybrida 'CONLEN' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eAutumn Bravo Azalea (\u003cem\u003eRhododendron\u003c\/em\u003e 'Autumn Bravo') is an Encore azalea, bred to flower twice rather than once. Deep red blooms open across the plant in spring, then again from late summer through autumn, on a rounded evergreen shrub about 1.2m tall and 1.2m wide. That second flush is the whole point: most azaleas give three weeks of colour a year, and this one gives two seasons of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo flowering seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e A heavy spring display, then a second wave from late summer into autumn once the new growth has hardened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and humidity are not a problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e Encore azaleas were selected for warm climates, so subtropical gardens get the same performance as cool temperate ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA size you can plan around.\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughly 1.2m each way, which keeps it out of windows and off paths without constant cutting back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles cold southern winters, so it suits gardens from Queensland through to Victoria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a low flowering hedge. At that spacing the shrubs meet without crowding, and each keeps enough light to flower on the inside faces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Under established trees or along a driveway edge, set 1m apart, it reads as a continuous band of red twice a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm pot of acidic camellia and azalea mix is the simplest way to give it the soil pH it wants on alkaline ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Autumn Bravo Azalea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun with afternoon shade is the sweet spot in subtropical and warm temperate gardens. In cool temperate districts it takes more sun, and flowering improves for it. Full hot afternoon sun scorches the leaves anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic and free draining, ideally pH 5.0 to 6.0. Work compost and aged pine bark through the bed, and raise the planting on clay. Alkaline soil yellows the leaves between the veins, so test first if you are unsure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e The root system is shallow and fibrous, so it dries out quickly. Water deeply twice a week through the first summer and keep 50mm of mulch over the roots, clear of the stem. Feed an azalea and camellia fertiliser after each flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly straight after the spring flush to keep the shape dense. Leave it alone from midsummer onwards, or you will cut off the autumn buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is grown as tubestock only, so plants arrive young: a single well rooted seedling around 15cm to 20cm tall, usually with no flowers on it. That is the honest trade off. Tubestock costs a fraction of an advanced shrub and establishes quickly, but you are buying two to three years ahead of the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubes travel well and can go straight into prepared ground. Expect light flowering in the second year and a full plant by year three. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/azalea-care-guide\"\u003eThe complete azalea care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-lower-soil-ph-a-guide-for-healthier-gardens-and-lawns\"\u003eHow to lower soil pH for acid loving plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/azalea\"\u003eazalea collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tubestock\"\u003etubestock range\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row for a low hedge to about 1.2m. Closer spacing shades out the lower branches and thins the flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Azaleas contain grayanotoxins and are toxic to cats, dogs and horses if the leaves or flowers are eaten. Plant it away from where a pet grazes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do the leaves look yellow between the veins?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is almost always soil pH. Azaleas cannot take up iron in alkaline ground, so apply iron chelate for a quick correction and add aged pine bark or sulphur to bring the pH down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51639054172479,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Autumn-Bravo-Azalea-Azalea-x-hybrida-Autumn-Bravo.png?v=1766223151"},{"product_id":"banksia-narrow-nugget-banksia-spinulosa-cultivar","title":"Narrow Nugget™ Banksia - Banksia spinulosa 'BAS03' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eBanksia 'Narrow Nugget' (\u003cem\u003eBanksia spinulosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Narrow Nugget') is a compact upright form of the hairpin banksia, holding to about 1.5m tall and only 1m wide. It carries the full sized golden and orange flower spikes of its parent on a shrub small enough for a suburban front garden or a large pot. Honeyeaters find it within days of the first spike opening, mostly through autumn and winter when little else is flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull sized flowers on a small shrub.\u003c\/strong\u003e The golden orange spikes match those on a 3m banksia, borne on a plant that stays 1.5m by 1m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA magnet for honeyeaters.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar rich spikes bring wattlebirds, honeyeaters and lorikeets in through the colder months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow enough for tight beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1m wide it fits a strip beside a path where most native shrubs need constant cutting back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt tolerant and happy in poor sandy soil, which is where it grows naturally.\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 80cm apart for mass planting. At that spacing the upright forms merge into a continuous band while each plant keeps the airflow it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in a small garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant works as a low focal point in a native bed, giving the garden something to do in autumn and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm or wider pot with free draining native mix puts the flowers at eye level on a balcony. Salt tolerance also suits exposed front gardens near the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Banksia 'Narrow Nugget' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering and the tightest habit. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens and is frost hardy once established. Very humid tropical gardens are the weak point, where constant wet encourages root problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage is the most important thing. Sandy or gravelly soil is ideal and poor soil is no obstacle. On clay, plant high on a raised mound and resist enriching the hole, because banksias resent rich wet 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. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring and avoid general fertilisers, blood and bone and lawn foods. Banksias are sensitive to phosphorus and a well meant feed can kill an established plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune lightly from a young age to build density, and cut spent spikes back to a leafy node after flowering. Avoid cutting into bare old wood, since it does not reliably reshoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in tubes, 140mm packs of ten and 200mm packs of six. Tubes are small, inexpensive and establish very well, which makes them the practical choice for a mass planting of any size. The 140mm and 200mm plants are bushier and give a filled out bed a season sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not expect flowers immediately. Tube stock generally takes two to three years to reach flowering size, while 200mm plants often produce their first spikes in the second season. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/banksias\"\u003eCompare the full banksia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-bird-attracting-native-plants-for-australian-gardens\"\u003eThe best native plants for attracting birds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eBrowse Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003eFind more plants suited to small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertiliser is safe to use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly a low phosphorus fertiliser formulated for Australian natives. Standard garden fertilisers, blood and bone and lawn feeds carry enough phosphorus to damage or kill a banksia, so keep them away from the root zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace them 80cm apart for a massed planting or a low informal hedge. For single feature plants, allow the full 1m width plus a little breathing room so air moves through the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMainly through autumn and winter, which is why it is such a useful bird plant. Flowering builds as the shrub matures, so a young plant may carry only a few spikes in its first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51640137580863,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140064497983,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140064530751,"sku":null,"price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100441624895,"sku":null,"price":173.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Banksia-Narrow-Nugget-Banksia-spinulosa-cultivar.png?v=1766223206"},{"product_id":"callistemon-slim-callistemon-viminalis-cv01-pbr","title":"Slim™ Bottlebrush - Callistemon viminalis 'CV01' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eCallistemon Slim (\u003cem\u003eCallistemon viminalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'CV01') is the bottlebrush for boundaries with no room to spare. It grows about 3m tall but only 1.3m wide, and it holds that narrow shape by nature rather than by constant trimming. Add red brushes that pull in honeyeaters and bees, and you have a native screen that fits where most hedging plants simply will not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow by breeding, not by battle.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upright habit stays around 1.3m wide on its own, so a side path or tight boundary bed stays a path, not a hedge fight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed flowers that feed the locals.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottlebrush blooms bring honeyeaters, bees and butterflies into the garden through the flowering flushes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles wet feet and drought.\u003c\/strong\u003e Few screening plants tolerate both a boggy corner and a dry summer. This one does, which solves some awkward sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant and comfortable with coastal salt, so it performs from cool temperate gardens to the tropics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Australian native.\u003c\/strong\u003e A selected form of a much loved east coast species, at home in native and formal gardens alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow screens and hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row for a dense screen about 3m tall. It reaches full height quickly for a hedge plant while staying slim enough to walk past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant makes a fine upright feature where a spreading shrub would swallow the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and balconies.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows happily long term in a large container, bringing flowers and birds to a balcony rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Callistemon Slim in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the most flowers and the densest column; light shade is tolerated at some cost to both. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and arid gardens, and being frost hardy it does not need babying through southern winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything. It tolerates heavy soil and periodically wet ground as well as dry sand, which is rare among screening natives. Compost through the planting hole still helps it away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off. Feed with a controlled release native fertiliser in spring and late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None is needed to keep it narrow. A light trim behind each flowering flush thickens the screen and encourages the next round of brushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow Callistemon Slim from tube stock through 140mm, 200mm and 250mm pack sizes to 300mm and 400mm pots and advanced 30L and 45L stock. Tubes are the value pick for a long screen and establish fast; the larger pots buy you a year or two of height on day one. Expect a quiet few weeks after planting, then steady growth once the roots take hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-callistemon-the-bottlebrush-beauty\"\u003eAll about callistemon, the bottlebrush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003eMore tall and narrow screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-2m-to-4m\"\u003eScreening plants in the 2m to 4m range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003ePlants for bees and butterflies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. That closes into a solid narrow screen while leaving each plant room to flower well along its full height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow wide does it really get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1.3m at maturity. It is one of the few screening plants that genuinely fits a bed a metre or so deep without leaning into the path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with a wet corner of the yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It tolerates periodically wet ground as well as drought, so the low spot that drowns other hedging plants is a fair site for this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main show is in the warm months, typically arriving in flushes rather than one event. Trimming lightly after each flush usually brings on the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-nnm=\"wa-weed-warning\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Australia: this species has escaped from gardens and naturalised in WA, where it competes with local bushland plants. We do not recommend it for gardens in the south west of WA. Please choose a local alternative.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51640320491839,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140065775935,"sku":null,"price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100447490367,"sku":null,"price":233.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140065677631,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140065808703,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140065710399,"sku":null,"price":144.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100447392063,"sku":null,"price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140065743167,"sku":null,"price":336.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100447424831,"sku":null,"price":204.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":51648083362111,"sku":"QLD","price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100447457599,"sku":null,"price":577.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100447359295,"sku":null,"price":563.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Callistemon-SLIM-Callistemon-viminalis-CV01-PBR.png?v=1766223285"},{"product_id":"callistemon-snow-burst-callistemon-hybrid","title":"Snow Burst™ Bottlebrush Tubestock - Callistemon 'CNU07' PBR Intended","description":"\u003cp\u003eCallistemon 'Snow Burst' (\u003cem\u003eCallistemon\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid) is the white bottlebrush for gardeners who want the birds without the red. It settles at about 1.5m tall and 1.5m wide, small enough for a front garden hedge and low enough that it never needs a ladder. Cream to white brushes cover it through the warmer months, and it takes drought, salt, frost and wet feet in stride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite brushes instead of red.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream flowering sits quietly beside any planting scheme, where a scarlet bottlebrush takes over the view.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tolerance list most shrubs cannot match.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt tolerant and happy with wet feet. Few plants handle both a dry spell and a boggy winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHonest hedge height.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 1.5m each way it screens a fence line without blocking light from a window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds and bees find it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters work the brushes, and the flowers bring in bees and butterflies through the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e One trim after each flush keeps it dense. No spraying schedule, no staking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. The canopies knit within two seasons and the base stays furnished instead of going leggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a slope or a nature strip, set plants 1m apart in a staggered double row. Wet feet tolerance lets you run it through a low, damp part of the block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance makes it a workable front line shrub near the beach, where it takes wind and spray that burns softer plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Callistemon Snow Burst in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering. It is comfortable across tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, a wider range than most bottlebrushes, and frost hardy once established. Part shade grows well, but flowers thin out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy. It performs in poor ground, in clay, and in soil that stays damp after rain. The only real failure point is a pot without drainage. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer to get the roots down, after which it is genuinely drought tolerant. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring, and avoid high phosphorus products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly straight after each flowering flush, taking the spent brushes and about a third of the new growth. That is what keeps a bottlebrush compact rather than open and woody. It reshoots from old wood, so a neglected plant can be cut hard in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is grown in tube stock. Tubes are young single stemmed plants, well under knee height, and they are the sensible choice for a long hedge: low cost per plant, and small natives establish faster than advanced ones. Expect two to three seasons to a closed hedge, not instant screening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubes travel well, since there is little top growth to damage in transit. Plant them promptly, 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 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\/callistemons\"\u003eBrowse the full bottlebrush range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-native-australian-garden-to-attract-wildlife\"\u003eDesigning a native garden that attracts wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/little-john-bottlebrush-callistemon-little-john\"\u003eLittle John Bottlebrush, the same habit in deep red\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. Closer planting does not close the gap any faster, and only makes watering and feeding harder as the roots compete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it smaller than 1.5m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Two light trims a year, taken right after flowering, hold it around 1m without stripping the plant of buds. Cutting at the wrong time removes next season's flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it cope with frost and with a wet part of the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth, which is unusual. It is frost hardy once established and rated wet feet tolerant, so waterlogging after heavy rain will not kill it. Permanently standing water is still too much for any shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51640321376575,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Callistemon-Snow-Burst-Callistemon-hybrid.png?v=1766223289"},{"product_id":"callistemon-sweet-burst-callistemon-hybrid","title":"Sweet Burst™ Bottlebrush Tubestock - Callistemon 'CNU15' PBR Intended","description":"\u003cp\u003eCallistemon 'Sweet Burst' (\u003cem\u003eCallistemon\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid) is a compact bottlebrush that stays around 1.5m tall and 1.5m wide, which makes it one of the few native flowering shrubs you can hedge without constant cutting. Red brushes cover it through spring and again in autumn, and honeyeaters find them within days. It handles frost, drought, salt and a wet winter corner, so it suits gardens from the tropics to cool temperate districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds arrive for it.\u003c\/strong\u003e The red brushes are full of nectar, and honeyeaters and lorikeets work a flowering plant hard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact enough to hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e A natural 1.5m by 1.5m means a low informal hedge needs one trim a year, not four.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes wet and dry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established, yet tolerant of wet feet, which is unusual and very handy in a low spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal ready.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance lets it sit in a front garden that catches sea spray without burning off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative and low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No spraying regime, no staking, and a light prune after flowering is the whole job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal hedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a dense hedge. At that spacing it closes into a solid 1.5m band within two seasons, which is enough to screen a fence line or divide a garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the same 1m spacing across a bank or a nature strip for a low, flowering block that needs almost nothing once away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant carries a native bed, and a pot 400mm or wider holds it at around 1m to 1.2m on a sunny balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Callistemon 'Sweet Burst' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering; part shade works but the plant opens up and flowers less. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and arid gardens, and it is frost hardy once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything. Callistemons grow in poor, sandy and clay soils, and this one accepts ground that stays damp in winter, which most natives will not. Mulch 75mm deep and keep it clear of the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then only in long dry spells. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring, because standard garden feeds can damage the roots of native shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly straight after each flush of flowers, cutting back into the spent brushes. That is what keeps a bottlebrush dense to the base instead of woody and open at the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is currently supplied in tube stock only. Tube plants are young, single stemmed and usually under 30cm, which is the standard and most economical way to plant a native hedge or a mass planting of any size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall natives establish quickly, and tube stock often catches a larger potted plant within two seasons. Expect new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather and first flowers in the second year. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-callistemon-the-bottlebrush-beauty\"\u003eGrowing bottlebrush: varieties, planting and care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/callistemons\"\u003ecallistemon range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-1m-to-2m\"\u003escreening plants between 1m and 2m\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-bird-attracting-native-plants-for-australian-gardens\"\u003ebird attracting natives for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. At that spacing the plants meet within two seasons and hold a dense face right down to ground level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen and how do I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmediately after flowering, cutting back into the spent brushes rather than into bare old wood. Leave it too late and you remove next season's flower buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a damp spot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This is one of the natives that tolerates wet feet, so a corner that stays soggy after winter rain suits it where most shrubs would rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really attract birds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoneyeaters, lorikeets and native bees all feed on bottlebrush nectar, and a flowering plant is usually found within days in a suburban garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51640323572031,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Callistemon-Sweet-Burst-Callistemon-hybrid.png?v=1766223294"},{"product_id":"slender-black-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-indica-slender-black","title":"Slender Black™ Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'CM04' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eSlender Black Crepe Myrtle (\u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Slender Black') is the answer to a narrow gap that still needs height and something to look at. It grows to about 3.5m tall but only 1.2m wide, holds dark burgundy foliage through the warm months, and carries pink flower panicles from early summer. In a side passage or a narrow strip, few flowering trees are this well behaved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight without width.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 3.5m by 1.2m it screens a fence line or a window in a strip most trees would burst out of.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark foliage, pink flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The near black leaf makes the pink panicles read far stronger than on a green crepe myrtle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo seasons of colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers through summer, then the foliage turns before the leaves drop, leaving bare stems for winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive roots make it safe beside paving, a driveway or a boundary fence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow screening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a narrow screen. At that spacing the canopies knit into a continuous column of foliage without ever pushing into the path beside them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and entries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A run at 1.5m to 2m spacing separates the plants while keeping a formal rhythm, which suits a driveway or front boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant works as a vertical accent in a courtyard, and a pot 500mm or wider holds it at around 2m to 2.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Slender Black Crepe Myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, six hours minimum. Shade is the usual reason a crepe myrtle disappoints, cutting flowering and thinning the dark leaf colour. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, so most of the country outside the wet tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonably drained soil, including poor and sandy ground. It does not want wet feet, so raise the planting on heavy clay and 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 every fortnight. After two seasons it manages dry spells alone. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough, and avoid high nitrogen feeds that push leaf at the cost of flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter while it is bare. Take out crossing branches and tip the spent flower heads, but never cut the framework back to stubs, which ruins the narrow habit this plant is grown for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is currently supplied in one size, tube stock, grown to order, so allow time for it to be prepared before dispatch. Tube plants are young and single stemmed, often knee height or less. That sounds modest, but crepe myrtles establish quickly from small sizes and it is much the cheapest way to plant a run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is deciduous, stock sent between late autumn and early spring arrives bare or nearly bare. That is normal, not a fault, and buds break as soon as the soil warms. Expect two to three seasons before it reads as a screen. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/crepe-myrtle-care-guide\"\u003ecomplete crepe myrtle care guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the full range in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003ecrepe myrtle collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003etall and narrow screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant a larger tree? \u003ca href=\"\/products\/white-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-natchez\"\u003eWhite Crepe Myrtle 'Natchez'\u003c\/a\u003e reaches about 6m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. Because the mature width is only about 1.2m, tighter spacing does not close the screen faster and makes watering harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it really stay narrow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the narrow habit is bred in rather than maintained by clipping. Light tip pruning after flowering keeps it tidy, but it will not spread into a rounded tree if you leave it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it lose its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is fully deciduous and stands bare from roughly June to September, longer in cool temperate gardens. If you need a screen that works in winter, choose an evergreen instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51640382488895,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100450308415,"sku":null,"price":226.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Slender-Black-Crepe-Myrtle-Lagerstroemia-indica-Slender-Black.png?v=1766223351"},{"product_id":"pigface-carpobrotus-aussie-rambler","title":"Aussie Rambler™ Pigface - Carpobrotus glaucescens 'CAR10' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003ePigface 'Aussie Rambler' (\u003cem\u003eCarpobrotus glaucescens\u003c\/em\u003e 'Aussie Rambler') is the groundcover for the spot nothing else will hold: hot, dry, sandy, salty or steep. It stays around 15cm high and spreads to about 2m, a thick mat of grey green succulent leaves studded with pink and purple daisy like flowers through the warm months. An Australian native, fast, and once down it needs almost nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt covers ground quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast growing stems root as they run, so a planting closes over in a season rather than three.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalt, sand and drought are no obstacle.\u003c\/strong\u003e Coastal and salt tolerant, comfortable in poor soil, and the fleshy leaves store enough water to ride out a dry summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, edible and good for bees.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fruit is traditional bush tucker, and the flowers bring in bees and butterflies through the warmer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is listed as pet friendly, so it suits a backyard where dogs run across it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for quick cover. At that spacing the runners meet within a season in a warm garden, and the mat suppresses most weeds once it closes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt spray and sandy soil are its natural conditions, so it works where lawn and most shrubs give up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls, slopes and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rooting stems bind loose soil on a batter, the trailing habit spills neatly over a wall edge, and between rocks it fills gaps unattended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pigface in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always. Shade gives thin, stretched growth and few flowers. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, and it takes light frost only, so hard frosting inland and cold southern districts will damage it over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy or gravelly ground is ideal, and poor soil is fine. What it will not accept is heavy, wet clay, where the stems rot at the crown. On clay, plant on a raised mound with coarse sand or gravel through the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly for the first two months to get roots down, then only in extended dry spells. Feeding is largely unnecessary, and rich soil produces soft growth that rots. A light dose of low phosphorus native fertiliser in spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back stray runners at any time of year. If a patch goes woody and bare in the centre after several years, shear it hard and it will reshoot from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo sizes are grown: tubes and 140mm pots in packs of ten. Tubes are small, usually a single rooted stem, and the economical way to cover a large area. Tube stock is currently on backorder, so allow extra time. The 140mm packs give a faster result and suit a wall edge or a rockery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucculent plants travel well because the leaves carry their own moisture, though a few stems may snap in transit. They root again wherever they touch soil, so there is nothing to fix. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect visible spread within four to six weeks in warm weather, under our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-plants-for-ground-cover-a-guide-to-greenery\"\u003eChoosing ground cover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003ePlants for retaining walls and slopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart for quick cover. In a warm garden with water through the first season the runners will meet and close over well within twelve months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt spreads steadily and will run across a path if you let it, but the stems are shallow rooted and easy to pull back. Treat one edge trim a year as part of the deal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the fruit really edible, and is the plant safe around dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit has long been eaten as bush tucker, with a salty, fig like flavour when fully ripe, so only eat fruit you have grown and not sprayed. It is also listed as pet friendly and takes animal foot traffic better than most groundcovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51640461918527,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140068200767,"sku":null,"price":202.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100451750207,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Pigface-Carpobrotus-Aussie-Rambler.png?v=1766223391"},{"product_id":"dianella-clarity-blue-dianella-clarity-blue","title":"Clarity Blue™ Dianella - Dianella hybrid 'DP401' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eDianella 'Clarity Blue' (\u003cem\u003eDianella caerulea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Clarity Blue') is the strappy native landscapers reach for when a planting has to look good with nobody looking after it. It forms a clumping tuft about 50cm tall and 50cm wide, with narrow blue-grey blades, sprays of small blue flowers and purple berries after them. It handles frost, drought, salt, heat and poor soil, which is a rare combination in one plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt survives conditions that kill other groundcovers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt tolerant, heat tolerant and happy in poor soil, all at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue-grey foliage that holds colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cool tone stays consistent year round and contrasts well against green shrubs and dark mulch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue flowers, then purple berries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Airy flower sprays through spring and summer, then berries that native birds work through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsistent size for repeat planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A predictable 50cm by 50cm clump is what makes a mass planting read as one surface 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 groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart for solid cover. At that spacing the clumps meet by the end of the second season and the planting reads as a continuous blue-grey surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and heat tolerance make it one of the safer choices for exposed coastal beds and beachside verges, where it holds up in front of more sensitive shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls, slopes and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fibrous roots knit into a bank and help hold soil. Use the same 50cm spacing across the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Dianella 'Clarity Blue' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings out the strongest blue in the foliage, though it tolerates part shade with a looser, greener habit. It is at home across tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and arid gardens, and frost hardy once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy. Sandy, clay based and poor soils all work, provided water does not sit around the crown for days. Mulch 50mm deep and keep it clear of the centre of the clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer to get the roots down, then it needs very little. A single application of low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every two or three years, shear the whole clump back to about 15cm in early spring. It reshoots quickly and comes back tighter. Remove spent flower stems any time they look untidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClarity Blue is grown in two sizes: single tubes, and 140mm plants in packs of ten. Tube stock is a small tuft of a few blades, and the standard choice for large landscape jobs because dianellas establish fast and cost far less per square metre. The 140mm packs give you ten established clumps, enough for roughly 2.5 square metres at 50cm spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrappy plants travel well, though some blade tips may brown after transit. That is normal and grows out. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect new blades within four to six weeks in warm weather and a closed planting 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\/dianella-care-guide\"\u003eHow to plant, space and maintain dianella\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003eCompare grasses and strappy leaf plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003ePlants chosen for large mass plantings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003eMore plants for exposed coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need per square metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 50cm spacing you need four plants per square metre. Stretching to 60cm still closes over, it just takes an extra season, which is worth considering on a large job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need cutting back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot often. Shearing the clump to about 15cm every two to three years in early spring keeps it dense and removes the older, tired blades. It reshoots within a few weeks in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tolerates part shade, but the foliage greens up and the clump opens out. For the blue-grey colour that makes this selection worth choosing, give it full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51641338200383,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140068790591,"sku":null,"price":196.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Dianella-Clarity-Blue-Dianella-Clarity-Blue.jpg?v=1766223436"},{"product_id":"gardenia-lean-green-gardenia-lean-green","title":"Lean Green™ Gardenia - Gardenia augusta 'GAR01' PBR Intended","description":"\u003cp\u003eGardenia 'Lean Green' (\u003cem\u003eGardenia augusta\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lean Green') solves the problem every other gardenia creates: it grows up rather than out. Mature size is about 1.2m tall and only 60cm wide, so it fits a 600mm bed where a standard gardenia would need cutting back twice a year. The flowers are the usual thick white gardenia blooms with the scent to match, carried through the warm months against glossy dark foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow by nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sixty centimetres wide at maturity means it suits the tight bed beside a driveway, a path or a pool fence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent where you will notice it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy sweet fragrance from spring into autumn, worth far more beside a door than at the back of a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA low hedge that flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted 40cm apart it closes into a dense hedge at around 1m, evergreen year round and in flower for half of it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance for a gardenia.\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact habit means light tipping rather than the annual hard cutback that older varieties demand, and it is comfortable in heat and coastal humidity.\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 40cm apart in a single row for a dense hedge to about 1m. Tighter spacing does not close the gap any faster and makes feeding and watering harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single line along a path gives structure and fragrance without the sprawl. Allow 30cm of clearance from the paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm pot suits one plant, and a run of matched pots along a courtyard wall works well. Potted gardenias need consistent water, because letting one dry out drops the flower buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Gardenia 'Lean Green' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade, with shelter from harsh afternoon sun inland. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and it takes light frost only. In cool temperate and frosty districts, treat it as a pot plant for a warm sheltered wall rather than a hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic, rich and free draining. Work compost through the bed before planting and mulch 75mm deep. Yellow leaves with green veins mean alkaline soil, or a shortage of iron and magnesium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through summer and never let it dry out while buds are forming. Feed an azalea, camellia and gardenia fertiliser in early spring, midsummer and early autumn. Epsom salts once or twice over summer help with the yellowing common in hard water areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune lightly after each flush to keep it dense. Any harder shaping cut is best done in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Lean Green' is grown here as tube stock: a young plant of around 15 to 20cm with a well developed root system. For a hedge it is the sensible buy, because a long run stays affordable and small gardenias establish faster than large ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a season of root growth before real height, first flowers in the second year, and a closed hedge in the third. A few yellow leaves after transit are normal and drop away as the plant settles. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/gardenia-a-fragrant-and-elegant-addition-to-your-garden\"\u003eGrowing fragrant gardenias in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gardenias\"\u003eCompare the gardenia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eBrowse other fragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eAlternatives for hedging and screening\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a low hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40cm apart in a single row. The plants are only 60cm wide, so at that spacing the foliage meets within two seasons and the hedge stays dense right at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNine times out of ten it is soil pH or a nutrient shortage rather than disease. Feed an acid loving plant fertiliser, add Epsom salts over summer, and check the plant is not sitting in wet soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Gardenia leaves and fruit are toxic to cats and dogs, causing vomiting and lethargy if eaten. Plant it where a pet that chews foliage cannot reach it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51641984680255,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100459843903,"sku":null,"price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Gardenia-Lean-Green-Gardenia-Lean-Green.png?v=1766223535"},{"product_id":"gardenia-o-so-fine-gardenia-o-so-fine","title":"O So Fine™ Gardenia - Gardenia augusta 'KEN04' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eGardenia 'O So Fine' (\u003cem\u003eGardenia augusta\u003c\/em\u003e 'O So Fine') is the compact, fine leaved gardenia for edging and low hedging, holding at about 80cm tall and wide. White flowers open through the warm months with the heavy sweet scent the genus is known for, carried on a far tidier plant than the older varieties. It takes heat and humidity without sulking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent at the right height.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers sit near knee height along a path or a bed edge, which is where you actually notice them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays small on its own.\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughly 80cm each way, so a low hedge holds its line with a light trim instead of constant cutting back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine foliage, dense habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small glossy leaves on close branching, so the plant looks neat even out of flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm climate reliability.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat tolerant and humidity tolerant, which is why it performs in tropical and subtropical gardens where fussier shrubs struggle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and low hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 0.5m apart for a continuous low hedge. At that spacing the plants knit within two seasons and stay dense right down at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 300mm to 400mm pot suits it, and beside a door or a seat the scent is put to good use. Keep the mix damp, because potted gardenias yellow quickly if they dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Repeat it at 0.5m spacing through a front bed for an even, low block of green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Gardenia 'O So Fine' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade, with protection from harsh afternoon sun in hot inland gardens. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate climates. It takes light frost only, so frost prone gardens should grow it in a pot that can be moved under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, free draining and full of organic matter. Work compost through the bed before planting, and mulch 75mm deep kept clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Even moisture is the key to keeping the leaves green, since a dry spell brings on yellowing and bud drop. Feed with a gardenia and azalea fertiliser in early spring and again in mid summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light trim once the main flush finishes, taking no more than a third. That keeps the hedge line tight without removing the wood that carries the next round of buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gardenia is supplied as tube stock, a young rooted plant roughly 10cm to 20cm tall in a slim pot. Tube stock is the economical way to plant a long border, and small plants establish faster than most people expect, though allow two seasons before the hedge reads as continuous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant it out promptly rather than holding it in the tube, water daily for the first fortnight, and keep the bed weeded while the plants are small. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/gardenia-care-guide\"\u003eThe complete gardenia care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gardenias\"\u003eBrowse the full gardenia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eMore fragrant plants for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tubestock\"\u003eWhy tubestock is the value choice for mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually an iron or magnesium deficiency brought on by alkaline soil or uneven watering. Apply iron chelates, mulch to hold moisture, and feed with a fertiliser formulated for acid loving plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a low hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.5m apart in a single row. Any tighter and the plants compete for water and food without closing the line any sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a cold garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly with protection. It tolerates light frost but not a hard one, so in cool districts grow it in a container and shift it to a sheltered spot over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom tube stock, expect the first useful flush in the second warm season. Feeding and steady moisture through spring make the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51641986318655,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100459942207,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100459909439,"sku":null,"price":248.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Gardenia-O-So-Fine-Gardenia-O-So-Fine.png?v=1766223536"},{"product_id":"gazania-double-gold-gazania-double-gold","title":"Double Gold™ Gazania - Gazania hybrid 'GT20' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eGazania 'Double Gold' (\u003cem\u003eGazania rigens\u003c\/em\u003e 'Double Gold') is the groundcover for the strip of garden nothing else will hold: hot, dry, poor soil, full sun. It stays low at about 250mm tall and spreads to 400mm, throwing double golden orange daisies over grey green foliage for most of the warm season. Planted 30cm apart it closes over bare ground in a single season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers for months.\u003c\/strong\u003e The double blooms come in waves from spring through to autumn, and the display stops only in real cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoor soil is no barrier.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand, gravel, compacted fill and salt spray are all fine, which makes it a genuine answer for nature strips and coastal front gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once roots are down it lives on rainfall in most seasons, so it belongs in a waterwise planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees and butterflies use it.\u003c\/strong\u003e The open flowers are easy to work, and a mass planting keeps pollinators in the garden all summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart for a solid mat within a season. On a slope this spacing also holds soil together while the plants knit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and hot edges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Between stones, along a driveway edge or at the top of a retaining wall, where reflected heat and sharp drainage suit it perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt wind does not mark it, and a low edging band of 30cm plants softens a path without ever needing clipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Gazania 'Double Gold' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun only. The flowers close in shade and on dull days, and shaded plants stretch and thin. It suits warm temperate, subtropical, Mediterranean, arid and semi arid, and cool temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so in hard frosting districts treat it as a warm season plant and expect winter damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, and the poorer the better. Heavy wet clay is the one thing it will not accept, so on clay build a raised bed with coarse sand or gravel through it. Mulch lightly, and keep mulch off the crowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly for the first two months, then only in extended dry spells. Feeding is rarely needed; rich soil and heavy fertiliser give soft growth and fewer flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrimming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear the whole planting back by a third after the main flowering flush to keep it dense and encourage a second wave. Remove any patch that thins out in the centre and replant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold as tube stock and in 140mm packs of 10. Tubes are the economical way to cover a large area, since a fast grower like this closes the gap quickly. The 140mm plants are further along and give a filled look within weeks, which suits a short border or a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect new growth within three to four weeks in warm weather and flowers in the first season. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-plants-for-ground-cover-a-guide-to-greenery\"\u003eA guide to groundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e for coverage rates and spacing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompare the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003egroundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSee other \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-coastal-areas\"\u003eplants for coastal areas\u003c\/a\u003e that handle salt wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 30cm spacing, about eleven plants per square metre. A pack of ten covers roughly a square metre of solid cover, or a metre and a half of narrow edging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it spread beyond where I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt self seeds readily, and it has naturalised on roadsides and coastal dunes in parts of southern Australia. Keep clippings and seed heads out of bushland, and check your state or council weed listings before mass planting near natural areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the flowers closed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGazania flowers open with strong light and close in shade, on overcast days and at night. If yours stays shut, the position is too shady rather than the plant being unhealthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51641993036095,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140071051583,"sku":null,"price":163.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Gazania-Double-Gold-Gazania-Double-Gold.png?v=1766223550"},{"product_id":"grevillea-crimson-villea-grevillea-crimson-villea","title":"Crimson Villea™ Grevillea - Grevillea rosmarinifolia 'H16' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrevillea 'Crimson Villea' (\u003cem\u003eGrevillea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Crimson Villea') is a compact bred grevillea carrying deep red spider flowers on a bush around 1.5m tall and 1.5m wide. It flowers over a long season rather than one short burst, and honeyeaters find it within weeks of planting. For a hot, dry, poor soil position where you still want colour and bird life, there are few better options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds arrive quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar rich crimson flowers pull in honeyeaters and other small nectar feeders, the fastest way to bring wildlife into a new garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA manageable size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 1.5m by 1.5m it is a true garden shrub, not a sprawling bush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrives on neglect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat and salt tolerant and happy in poor soil, so it holds a difficult verge without irrigation once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Colour through much of the year in warmer gardens, with the heaviest flush from late winter into spring.\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 bush at the corner of a bed gives structure, colour and bird activity in one plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart through a bank, a verge or a wide bed. At that spacing the bushes grow together into a low informal thicket that shades out weeds and needs almost no water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 1m spacing gives a soft informal driveway edge, and a 500mm pot of free draining mix holds a single plant a little smaller than full size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Grevillea 'Crimson Villea' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, and plenty of it, because shade produces a thin, leggy plant with few flowers. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid to semi arid gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold inland and hard frosting southern gardens are outside its range, and it dislikes prolonged humidity in the wet tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above all else. It grows well in poor sandy and gravelly ground. On clay, plant on a mound at least 200mm high, because wet feet in summer is the usual cause of a sudden collapse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water weekly through the first summer, then leave it alone except in long dry spells. Use only a low phosphorus native fertiliser, applied lightly after flowering. Standard fertilisers and manures carry enough phosphorus to damage grevillea roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune lightly after each flowering flush to keep the bush dense. Never cut into old bare wood, because grevilleas are unreliable at reshooting from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown in a single size, sold as tube stock, and currently on backorder rather than off the shelf. A tube is a young single stemmed plant with a well developed root system for its size. Grevilleas establish faster from small stock than large, so this is no compromise: a tube planted in autumn or spring often overtakes a bigger plant beside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubes travel well. Plant into free draining ground, water in, then keep the water up for the first summer only. Expect new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather and the first flowers in the second season. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grevilleas\"\u003eBrowse the full grevillea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003eBird attracting plants for Australian 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\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eShop drought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertiliser should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA low phosphorus native fertiliser only, applied lightly after the main flowering. Grevilleas evolved on phosphorus poor soil, and standard fertilisers, manures and mushroom compost can damage the root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart for mass planting. Each bush spreads to about 1.5m, so at that spacing they grow together into a continuous low thicket within two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did my grevillea die suddenly in summer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always drainage. Grevilleas will not tolerate soil that stays wet in warm weather, and root rot can take a healthy looking plant down in a fortnight. Plant on a mound and keep mulch off the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51642045628735,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":28.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100470624575,"sku":null,"price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100470657343,"sku":null,"price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Grevillea-Crimson-Villea-Grevillea-Crimson-Villea.png?v=1766223607"},{"product_id":"hardenbergia-meema-hardenbergia-violacea-meema","title":"Meema™ Hardenbergia - Hardenbergia violacea 'HB1' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eHardenbergia 'Meema' (\u003cem\u003eHardenbergia violacea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Meema') is the version of native sarsaparilla that stays on the ground instead of climbing the nearest fence. It forms a low spreading mound about 0.5m high and 1.5m across, then covers itself in deep purple pea flowers from late winter into spring, weeks before most of the garden wakes up. It is tough, drought tolerant and needs almost nothing once it has rooted in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt spreads instead of twining.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the common climbing form, 'Meema' is a self supporting groundcover, so it will not wind itself through a hedge or a fence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple flowers in the quiet months.\u003c\/strong\u003e The display runs from late winter into spring, when very little else is in colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant and salt tolerant, with no pests worth spraying for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolds a slope.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense fibrous roots and trailing stems make it a practical bank stabiliser as well as an ornamental one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds bees and butterflies.\u003c\/strong\u003e Native pea flowers are a reliable early season nectar source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart, roughly one plant per square metre, for cover that closes over in two seasons. Tighter spacing wastes plants without closing much faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants along the top of a wall at 1m centres and let the stems trail over the face. On a bank, the same spacing across the whole area knits into a mat that holds soil through heavy rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries, borders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e It softens hard edges without lifting above knee height, so sightlines over a garden bed stay open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Hardenbergia 'Meema' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with the heaviest flowering in full sun. It performs across subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and established plants are frost hardy, so cold southern and tableland districts are no problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost any free draining soil, including sandy and coastal ground. It will not accept sitting water, so mound the planting area on heavy clay. Mulch 75mm deep between plants until they meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer to get roots down, then only in extended dry weather. Feed lightly with a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring if growth looks tired, though many gardens never need to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear lightly straight after flowering to keep the mound dense and stop the centre opening up. It reshoots readily, so a tired planting can be cut back harder to renovate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in tube and in 140mm pots sold in packs of 10. Both arrive as small plants with a few trailing stems rather than an instant mat, which is normal for groundcovers and part of why they establish so well. For any area over a few square metres, the 140mm pack is the practical choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect the first month to look slow while roots move out, then rapid spread through the first warm season and near full coverage by the end of the second. 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 the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003egroundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee what suits \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003eretaining walls and slopes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-plants-for-ground-cover-a-guide-to-greenery\"\u003echoosing ground cover plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eAustralian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill 'Meema' climb like other hardenbergias?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a selected non twining form that spreads sideways rather than seeking support. That is the whole reason to choose it over the standard purple coral pea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need per square metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne, at 1m spacing. On a steep bank where you want fast cover to hold soil, tighten to 80cm and accept the extra cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, established plants are frost hardy and grow well in cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. Protect first year plants through a severe cold snap with a light mulch over the root zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643342061887,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140072886591,"sku":null,"price":232.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Hardenbergia-Meema-Hardenbergia-violacea-Meema.png?v=1766223655"},{"product_id":"purple-pixie-loropetalum-loropetalum-chinense-purple-pixie","title":"Purple Pixie™ Loropetalum - Loropetalum chinense 'PEACK' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple Pixie Loropetalum (\u003cem\u003eLoropetalum chinense\u003c\/em\u003e 'Purple Pixie') is a weeping burgundy groundcover that solves the awkward problem of colour at ankle height. It stays around 60cm tall but spreads to about 1.5m, so it covers ground sideways instead of building up, and the foliage holds its plum tone all year rather than greening off in summer. Ribbon like pink flowers appear over the top of it, heaviest 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 flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The burgundy foliage is the feature and it is there twelve months a year. The pink flowers are a bonus rather than the whole show.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt spreads, it does not climb.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 60cm high and 1.5m across means it covers a bed without ever growing up into a window or a path sightline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe weeping habit suits edges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Branches arch outward and down, so it drapes over a retaining wall or a pot rim instead of stopping in a hard line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough and undemanding.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant and heat tolerant once established, with no deadheading, no staking and 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\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for full groundcover. At that spacing the plants knit into a continuous burgundy sheet in two to three seasons while each one keeps its weeping shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The arching habit is made for spilling over an edge, and once established the roots hold soil on a bank that would otherwise wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders, edging and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A low run along a path gives dark contrast against green foliage and pale paving. In containers, a wide shallow pot suits the habit better than a tall one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Purple Pixie Loropetalum in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun is what keeps the foliage dark; in shade the colour drifts to bronze green and the plant opens up. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and takes light frost only, so hard frosting inland gardens are a stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It wants drainage above all else and prefers slightly acidic ground. Work compost through the bed, mound the position on heavy clay, and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, then taper off as it settles into being drought tolerant. Feed a controlled release fertiliser in early spring. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which pushes soft green growth at the expense of the burgundy tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none required. To thicken a young plant, tip prune lightly straight after the spring flowering. Avoid shearing it flat, because the weeping habit is the reason to plant it in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in four sizes: tube stock, 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, and single 300mm plants. For covering an area the packs are the value choice, since you need roughly one plant per square metre. Single 300mm plants suit a pot or patching an existing planting. Tube stock and the 300mm size are currently on backorder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung plants arrive compact and upright, and the weeping habit develops as the branches lengthen, so do not judge the shape on day one. Expect real spread through the second season. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-plants-for-ground-cover-a-guide-to-greenery\"\u003eA guide to choosing ground cover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-plants-to-soften-fences-and-retaining-walls\"\u003eSoftening fences and retaining walls with planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the full groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/razzleberri-loropetalum-loropetalum-chinense-razzleberri\"\u003eRazzleberri Loropetalum, for the same colour at shrub height\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need per square metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne. Planting 1m apart gives full cover in two to three seasons and each plant still has room to show its weeping shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it stay purple all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn full sun, yes, though the tone deepens in cooler weather and lightens through the hottest part of summer. Shade is what dulls it, so position matters more than feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. Established plants shrug off the odd cold morning, but repeated hard frosts will burn the foliage, so it is not the pick for tablelands or cold inland gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643511865663,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140074787135,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140074819903,"sku":null,"price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140074754367,"sku":null,"price":171.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Purple-Pixie-Loropetalum-Loropetalum-chinense-Purple-Pixie.png?v=1766223775"},{"product_id":"tropic-cascade-lomandra-lomandra-tropic-cascade","title":"Tropic Cascade™ Lomandra - Lomandra hystrix 'LHWP' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eTropic Cascade Lomandra (\u003cem\u003eLomandra hystrix\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tropic Cascade') is the strappy native to reach for when a site is either too wet or too dry for anything else. It forms a fine weeping clump about 700mm tall and 700mm wide, with scented yellow flower spikes in the foliage in spring. Planted 60cm apart it makes a continuous soft green mass that needs cutting back once every two years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet ground or dry, it copes.\u003c\/strong\u003e This selection handles boggy soil and drainage lines as well as long dry spells, which very few strappy plants manage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine and weeping, not spiky.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves are narrow and arch over, so a mass planting reads as soft movement rather than a row of stiff tufts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScented flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow spikes appear low in the clump in spring and carry a sweet perfume you notice on a warm afternoon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and heat hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It runs from tropical gardens through to cool temperate and arid districts, a wide range for one plant.\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 continuous mass planting, which is about three plants per square metre. At that spacing the clumps touch within two seasons and weeds stop germinating underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fibrous root system holds soil on a batter, and the weeping foliage tumbles over the top of a wall instead of standing rigid on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders, edging and drainage lines.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its tolerance of wet feet makes it one of the few natives you can use along a swale, a downpipe run, or the low corner of a lawn that never dries out. A pot 300mm or wider also suits a single clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tropic Cascade Lomandra in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest clumps, and it also grows in part shade with a looser, taller habit. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and arid to semi-arid gardens, and it is frost hardy once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most soils suit it, including heavy clay and ground that floods after storms. Thin ground repays compost. Drainage is rarely the problem here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer to settle the roots, then only in extended dry weather. A light native fertiliser in early spring keeps the colour up; more than that produces soft leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the clump back to roughly 150mm above the crown every second year in late winter, before the spring flush. Pull out individual brown leaves by hand in between, and never cut into the woody base of the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo sizes are grown: tube stock, and 140mm plants in packs of ten. Tube stock is the standard landscape unit for lomandra and the value choice for a large mass planting, because clumps bulk up fast once the roots reach real soil. The 140mm packs give a fuller plant on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrappy plants travel better than almost anything else, and leaves are often bundled or trimmed back for transit. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect the clump to double across the first growing season and to reach full width by the second or third. 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\/lomandra-longifolia-care-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eThe lomandra care guide, including when to cut back\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lomandra\"\u003eBrowse the full lomandra range\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\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003ePlants for retaining walls and slopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need per square metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree, at 60cm spacing. On a large slope you can stretch to 70cm and save on numbers, at the cost of another season before the ground closes over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I cut it back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHard back to about 150mm every second year in late winter. Annual cutting is not necessary, and it shears off the flower spikes before they open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it really sit in wet soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The parent species grows naturally along creek banks, so this selection tolerates saturated ground and short periods of standing water. It is still happier where water moves through rather than sitting for weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643521401151,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140075016511,"sku":null,"price":279.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Tropic-Cascade-Lomandra-Lomandra-TROPIC-CASCADE.png?v=1766223788"},{"product_id":"tanika-lomandra-lomandra-longifolia-tanika","title":"Tanika® Lomandra - Lomandra longifolia 'LM300' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eTanika Lomandra (\u003cem\u003eLomandra longifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tanika') is the fine leaf native strappy plant Australian landscapers reach for first. It forms a soft, weeping green clump about 60cm tall and wide that stays neat without trimming, and it keeps that composure through drought, wet feet, salt spray, frost and poor soil. If you need one plant to repeat across a whole garden, this is the safest choice in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat without effort.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine arching foliage holds a tidy dome shape year round, so there is no annual cutting back just to keep it presentable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurvives both extremes.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates drought and periodic wet feet, a rare combination that forgives poor drainage and forgotten watering alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTruly national.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean climates, and it is frost hardy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn easy care native.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine yellow flower spikes sit low in the foliage in spring, and the plant asks for almost nothing in return.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is considered non toxic to cats and dogs.\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 solid, even cover. At that spacing the clumps knit together within a couple of seasons while each plant keeps its form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e The soft foliage spills just enough to blur a hard edge along paths and driveways without flopping across them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes and retaining walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fibrous root system binds soil on banks, and the plant tolerates the dry, exposed conditions slopes create. Use the same 60cm spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single clump fills a 400mm container with movement and stays in scale for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tanika Lomandra in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade in every Australian climate zone. Growth is densest in sun, a little looser and greener in shade. Frost does not bother it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any soil that will grow anything: sand, loam or clay, acid or alkaline, fertile or poor. It tolerates soggy patches that kill most natives, so drainage problems are not a reason to avoid it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then leave it to the weather. A native slow release fertiliser in spring speeds establishment but is optional after that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None routinely. If a clump looks tired after many years, cut the whole plant back to about 15cm in late winter and it will reshoot fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Tanika as single tubes and in multi plant packs: 140mm pots in packs of 10, 175mm pots in packs of 6 and 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes are the value pick for large runs and catch up quickly; the potted packs give fuller cover on day one. Strappy plants travel well, so expect yours to arrive in good order. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. New growth shows within a few weeks in warm weather, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lomandra-longifolia-care-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003ecomplete guide to lomandra care\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lomandra\"\u003elomandra range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare options in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003egrasses and strappy leaf plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eAustralian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e60cm apart for a solid mass planting or border. Wider spacing at 80cm still reads as a row but keeps each clump distinct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it ever need cutting back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot on a schedule. Unlike many strappy plants it holds a clean shape for years. If an old clump browns off, one hard cut to 15cm in late winter renews it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with a boggy spot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, within reason. Tanika tolerates periodic wet feet as well as drought, which makes it useful along drainage lines and in heavy soils where other natives rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for dogs and cats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is considered non toxic to pets. The leaf edges are soft too, so it is a comfortable plant beside lawns and play areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643523105087,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140075213119,"sku":null,"price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100480651583,"sku":null,"price":124.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140075245887,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Tanika-Lomandra-Lomandra-longifolia-Tanika.png?v=1766223794"},{"product_id":"shara-lomandra-lomandra-fluviatilis-shara","title":"Shara™ Lomandra - Lomandra fluviatilis 'ABU7' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eShara Lomandra (\u003cem\u003eLomandra fluviatilis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Shara') is the fine leaved native tussock to reach for when a planting has to look good and then be forgotten. It holds a soft weeping mound about 0.5m tall and 0.5m wide, far finer in the leaf than the common longleaf lomandras. Planted 50cm apart it closes into a continuous low sweep that suppresses weeds and needs cutting back about once a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt survives what kills other grasses.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat, frost, salt spray and poor soil are all within range, which is why landscapers use it on hard sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine and soft, not spiky.\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrow weeping leaves have none of the rasp of the bigger lomandras, so it suits a path edge or a seating area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, and tough enough to take a large dog walking through it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet or dry, it copes.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles a dry bank and periodic wet feet, so it works in a swale or a bed that floods after storms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart for a dense unbroken sweep. The clumps meet in the second season and the shade they cast keeps weed germination down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 50cm spacing gives a soft even line along a path, and the weeping habit hides the mulch line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes and retaining walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fibrous roots bind soil on a batter or the top of a wall, and once away it holds without irrigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Shara Lomandra in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the tightest habit, part shade for a looser one. It is at home in subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, and it is frost hardy, which sets it apart from most strappy leaf plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Anything from sand to clay, including poor compacted ground. Improve heavy soil with a little compost, mulch 50mm deep between plants, and do not bury the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer to get the roots down, then only in long dry spells. Native fertiliser once in early spring is all it wants, and it flowers cream without any help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the clump back by about half in late winter every year or two, with shears or a line trimmer. It reshoots quickly and comes back tighter than before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it as tube stock and in 140mm pots sold in packs of ten. Tubes are small, often a single fan of leaves, and they are the sensible buy for a large mass planting because they cost far less per square metre. The 140mm plants are more advanced and look finished a season sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrappy foliage can arrive creased from transit, which is cosmetic and grows out with the first flush. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect new growth within four to six weeks in the warmer months, and full cover by 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\u003eSee the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lomandra\"\u003elomandra range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lomandra-longifolia-care-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eguide to growing and caring for lomandra\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003eplants for mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003eplants for retaining walls and slopes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need per square metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 50cm spacing, four plants per square metre. That is the density to use for weed suppressing cover on a bank or in a bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for dogs and cats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is not toxic to pets, and the soft foliage does not cut or scratch the way coarser lomandras can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often does it need cutting back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery year or two, to about half its height in late winter. Skip it and the clump builds a thatch of old leaves in the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost and drought?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth. It is frost hardy and drought tolerant once established, so it suits inland and cool temperate gardens as well as coastal ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643524546879,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140075376959,"sku":null,"price":220.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100480913727,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Shara-Lomandra-Lomandra-fluviatilis-Shara.png?v=1766223799"},{"product_id":"nyalla-lomandra-lomandra-longifolia-nyalla","title":"Nyalla® Lomandra - Lomandra longifolia 'LM400' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eNyalla Lomandra (\u003cem\u003eLomandra longifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Nyalla') is the blue grey answer to a landscape that needs a native strappy plant and no ongoing work. It forms a tidy clump about 70cm tall and 70cm across, with fine steel blue foliage that holds its colour through drought, frost, salt wind and poor soil alike. Cream and yellow flower spikes appear in spring and carry a light honey scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue grey foliage, not plain green.\u003c\/strong\u003e The colour sets Nyalla apart from ordinary mat rush, and it reads clearly against dark mulch, timber and rendered walls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt tolerates almost everything.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt tolerant, happy in poor soil and able to cope with wet feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No staking, no spraying, no deadheading. A single cut back every second or third year is the whole job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant in spring.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream flower spikes are lightly honey scented, noticeable on a still morning when a group is in flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat and predictable.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays a clump at roughly 70cm each way rather than running, so a mass planting still looks deliberate five years on.\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 solid sweep. The clumps touch without merging into a shapeless mat, and the blue grey tone carries across a large area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row at 60cm centres gives a soft, self maintaining edge, and it handles reflected heat off concrete better than most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes, coastal gardens and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fibrous roots bind soil on a batter, salt tolerance suits exposed coastal blocks, and a pot 400mm or wider works on a hot balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Nyalla Lomandra in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the strongest blue tone, and part shade costs some colour. It is at home in subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and arid gardens, which covers Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and inland districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything: sand, clay and poor compacted fill all work. Unlike most drought tolerant plants it also tolerates ground that stays wet for periods, which makes it useful in swales and rain gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly for the first three months to settle the roots, then only through extended dry spells. A light native fertiliser in early spring thickens a clump, but established plants need nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the whole clump back to about 15cm every second or third year in early spring. Between those cuts, pull out dead leaf by hand, since old foliage is what makes neglected lomandra look tired.\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 pots in packs of ten and 200mm pots in packs of six. Tubes are small, a modest fan of leaves, and they are the standard choice for a large landscape planting because lomandra establishes so reliably from small stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrappy plants travel better than most, and bent or creased leaf tips from packing are cosmetic. Trim the worst back and the clump refreshes within weeks. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect visible new growth within four to six weeks in the warmer months, 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\/lomandra-longifolia-care-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eA complete guide to caring for Lomandra longifolia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lomandra\"\u003eBrowse the full lomandra range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-for-landscaping\"\u003eCompare grasses and strappy plants for landscaping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003ePlants for retaining walls and slopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart for a solid mass planting. Closer than that and the clumps crowd each other and lose their shape. For a looser look, stretch it to 80cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from ordinary Lomandra longifolia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNyalla is a selected form chosen for its fine blue grey foliage and its neat, consistent clump size at around 70cm. The species is greener, larger and more variable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a wet spot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is unusual in being both drought tolerant and wet feet tolerant, which is why it turns up in swales and rain gardens. It just needs the wet to be periodic rather than permanent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643525529919,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140075442495,"sku":null,"price":193.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100481077567,"sku":null,"price":180.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140075409727,"sku":null,"price":287.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Nyalla-Lomandra-Lomandra-longifolia-Nyalla.png?v=1766223800"},{"product_id":"liriope-amethyst-liriope-muscari-amethyst","title":"Amethyst™ Liriope - Liriope muscari 'LIRTP' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eLiriope 'Amethyst' (\u003cem\u003eLiriope muscari\u003c\/em\u003e 'Amethyst') is the strappy clumping perennial for places where grass will not grow and a bed still needs a clean edge. It forms an even mound about 40cm each way, holds deep green foliage all year, and sends up spikes of purple flowers through the warmer months. It is one of the few edging plants that genuinely performs in dry shade under established trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt works in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry shade under trees and along south facing walls defeats most border plants. This one holds its colour and still flowers there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA predictable, even line.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every clump reaches roughly the same 40cm dome, so a row planted at the same time stays level without trimming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple flowers, not just foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright spikes of small purple flowers sit clear of the leaves and last for weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough, and close to no maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt tolerant and content in poor soil, with one cut back every couple of years the whole job.\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 edge. The clumps meet within a season and give a soft green line along a path that never needs mowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set at 30cm centres in a staggered grid it covers a bed completely and suppresses weeds, the standard fix for dry ground under a mature tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 300mm pot suits a single clump, and in a rockery it softens stone edges while coping with reflected heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Liriope 'Amethyst' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full shade to part sun is the sweet spot. It tolerates full sun in cooler southern gardens, though in subtropical and hot inland positions the leaf tips bleach without afternoon shade. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy. Poor soil, sand and clay all work provided drainage is reasonable, and compost through the bed speeds up the spread. Mulch 50mm deep between clumps until they close over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week for the first two months, then only in dry spells. A light controlled release fertiliser in early spring is enough, and overfeeding produces floppy leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every two or three years, shear the whole clump back to about 10cm in late winter before new growth starts. It looks brutal for a fortnight, then comes back fresh. Divide congested clumps at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree sizes are grown: a single tube, 140mm in a pack of 10 and 200mm in a pack of 6. Tubes are small divisions that take a full season to make a recognisable clump, which is fine for a large area on a budget. The 140mm packs are the usual choice for edging a path, while 200mm plants arrive as established clumps that read as a finished border almost immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiriope travels better than most perennials because the leaves are firm and the crowns are tough. Flattened foliage on arrival is normal and lifts within a week. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/liriope-muscari-adding-a-splash-of-purple-to-your-landscape\"\u003eUsing liriope in a planting scheme\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003eBrowse grasses and strappy leaf plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eCompare groundcovers for difficult ground\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/big-blue-liriope-liriope-muscari-big-blue\"\u003eBig Blue Liriope\u003c\/a\u003e for a larger clump with the same habit\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 an edge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirty centimetres apart in a single row. The clumps knit into a continuous line within a season, and it stays even because every plant reaches the same size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in full shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, including dry shade under established trees, which is where it earns its keep. Flowering is lighter in deep shade than in part sun, but the foliage stays dense and green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it spread and become a problem?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a clumping liriope rather than a running one, so it widens slowly from the crown and stays where you put it. Divide every few years if you want more plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643537391935,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140075934015,"sku":null,"price":219.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140075901247,"sku":null,"price":179.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Liriope-Amethyst-Liriope-muscari-Amethyst.png?v=1766223830"},{"product_id":"liriope-just-right-liriope-muscari-just-right","title":"Just Right® Liriope - Liriope muscari 'LIRJ' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eLiriope 'Just Right' (\u003cem\u003eLiriope muscari\u003c\/em\u003e 'Just Right') is the compact border plant to reach for when a bed needs a clean green edge and nothing more asked of you. It forms a tidy tuft about 40cm tall and 40cm wide, throws up purple flower spikes above the foliage in late summer, and holds its shape year round without cutting back. It is also 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\u003eIt stays where you put it.\u003c\/strong\u003e A clumping tuft at 40cm by 40cm, so an edge planted this year still reads as a line in five years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, which matters for a plant sitting at nose height along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple flower spikes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grape hyacinth style spikes stand above the leaves through late summer and draw bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles almost anything.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt tolerant and content in poor soil, from tropical gardens through to cool temperate ones.\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 tufts touch within a season and give a solid green kerb along a path, driveway or garden bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the same 30cm spacing across a bed to cover ground under trees and around shrubs, where its shade tolerance beats most groundcovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Three plants fill a 400mm pot, and the compact size suits courtyards, balconies and narrow strips where a bigger strappy plant would swamp the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Liriope 'Just Right' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade is ideal, though it takes full sun in cooler and coastal gardens and full shade under established trees. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, which is close to the whole country. Frost hardy once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy. Poor, sandy and clay soils all work provided water does not pool. Improve heavy ground with compost at planting and mulch 50mm deep between the plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer to settle the roots, then it becomes genuinely drought tolerant. A slow release fertiliser in early spring keeps the leaf colour strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional. If a clump looks tired after a hard winter, shear the whole planting to about 10cm in early spring and it reshoots quickly. Otherwise pull out browned leaves by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in three sizes: tube, 140mm in packs of ten and 200mm in packs of six. Tube stock is the value option for a long border and fills out within two seasons. The 140mm and 200mm plants are established tufts that read as a finished edge much sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiriope travels better than almost anything else we send, so expect a few bent leaves and nothing more. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/liriope-muscari-adding-a-splash-of-purple-to-your-landscape\"\u003eGrowing and using Liriope muscari in the landscape\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003egrasses and strappy leaf range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefer pink flowers? Try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/samantha-liriope-liriope-muscari-samantha\"\u003eSamantha Liriope\u003c\/a\u003e at 50cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eplants that are safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need per metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 30cm spacing, allow between three and four plants for every metre of border. A pack of ten covers roughly 3m of edging, which makes the 140mm pack the usual unit for planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe if my dog chews it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Liriope is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it is a sound choice for a border a pet walks past or digs beside every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in deep shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt grows well in full shade, including dry shade under established trees. Flowering is lighter there than in a partly sunny position, but the foliage stays dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it spread and become a problem?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a clumping liriope, not a running one, so it widens slowly from the crown and stays inside the line you plant it on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643541815615,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140076065087,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140076032319,"sku":null,"price":291.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Liriope-Just-Right-Liriope-muscari-Just-Right.png?v=1766223833"},{"product_id":"yareena-myoporum-myoporum-parvifolium-yareena","title":"Yareena™ Myoporum - Myoporum parvifolium 'PARV01' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eYareena Myoporum (\u003cem\u003eMyoporum parvifolium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Yareena') is a native groundcover that does the job of mulch and looks better doing it. Just 20cm tall but spreading to 2m wide, it lays down a dense, purple tinted green carpet that smothers weeds, binds slopes and spills cleanly over retaining walls. Small white flowers bring in bees and butterflies through the warm months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal coverage, fast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each plant spreads to about 2m, and it is a genuinely fast grower, so bare ground disappears quickly and weeds lose their light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple tinted foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e This form carries a purple flush over the fine green leaf, which gives the carpet more depth than the plain species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs tough as natives come.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt tolerant and heat tolerant, and it grows in poor soil that defeats fussier groundcovers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers for the pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Starry white blooms feed bees and butterflies without demanding anything in return.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNothing to mow, little to do.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once it knits together, maintenance is an occasional trim along the edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for full coverage, which works out at roughly one plant per square metre. Closer spacing closes the carpet sooner but rarely pays for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The trailing stems pour over wall edges and root down on banks as they go, holding soil on ground too steep to garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It weaves between stone comfortably, and salt tolerance keeps it clean and dense within reach of sea air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Yareena Myoporum in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the densest mat and best flowering. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi arid gardens, which covers most of the country; the wet tropics are the exception. Being frost hardy, it holds its ground through southern winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any soil that drains, from sand to poor stony ground. On heavy clay, plant on a slope or mounded bed so water moves away from the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer while the carpet establishes, then rainfall carries it in most districts. A light feed of native fertiliser in spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim wherever it meets paths or garden edges, and cut back any patch that thins with age; it reshoots readily and thickens up again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Yareena as tube stock and as 140mm pots in packs of 10, which matches how groundcover is actually planted: in quantity. Tubes are small on arrival but establish quickly and cost the least per square metre covered; the 140mm packs give you instant spread. Both travel well, and new runners appear within weeks in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trailing-plants-for-retaining-wall\"\u003eThe best trailing plants for retaining walls\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the full groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003eMore plants for retaining walls and slopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the recommended 1m spacing, allow roughly one plant per square metre of ground to cover. For a bank of 20 square metres, that is about 20 tubes, or two packs of 140mm pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow quickly will it cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the faster native groundcovers. Planted in spring at 1m spacing, plants usually knit together within a couple of warm seasons, sooner with water and a spring feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it trail over my retaining wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, that is one of its best uses. The stems hang over the face in a dense curtain, softening the wall while the mat above suppresses weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets and stock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat it with care. Myoporum foliage is regarded as toxic to grazing animals, so keep it away from paddocks, and we do not sell it as a pet safe plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51643657617727,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140076327231,"sku":null,"price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Yareena-Myoporum-Myoporum-parvifolium-Yareena.jpg?v=1766223847"},{"product_id":"sweet-privacy-murraya-murraya-paniculata-sweet-privacy","title":"Sweet Privacy™ Murraya - Murraya paniculata 'MP01' PBR Intended","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet Privacy murraya (\u003cem\u003eMurraya paniculata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sweet Privacy') is an Australian bred selection developed for screening, reaching about 3m tall and 2m wide untrimmed. It carries the same glossy foliage and orange blossom scented white flowers as standard mock orange, with one difference that matters: it sets very little seed, so it suits gardeners near bushland. Planted 75cm apart it closes into a solid hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBred for screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Denser and more upright than seedling murraya, so it holds a narrow hedge line without spreading into the lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow seed setting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard murraya has naturalised in parts of coastal Queensland through bird spread berries. This selection sets very little seed, a real advantage near bush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance that carries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers open in flushes after warm rain, several times between spring and autumn, and the scent reaches past the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt responds to shears.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every trim thickens it, so it shapes cleanly into hedges, balls and clipped standards. Heat, humidity and dry spells are all handled once it is settled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 75cm apart in a single row for a dense hedge. That is tighter than standard murraya spacing and suits the narrower habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnywhere you walk past it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Front paths, entries, courtyards and bedroom windows. Scent is wasted at the back fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e It clips into balls, cones and standards. A matched pair either side of a doorway is the classic use for larger pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing murraya in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering and densest hedge, though it accepts part shade with a looser habit. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes light frost only, so cold districts want a sheltered north facing position or a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining. It will not sit in wet ground, so dig compost through heavy clay or plant on a raised mound, then mulch 75mm deep clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, then taper off as it becomes drought tolerant. Feed with a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and midsummer. Yellowing leaves on an established hedge usually mean hunger, not thirst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density low down, then trim after each flowering flush. It shoots readily from old wood, so a leggy hedge refurnishes after a hard cut back in late winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown from tube stock and 140mm packs through 200mm, 250mm, 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots, up to advanced 45L and 100L plants. Tubes and 140mm stock suit a long boundary, arriving around 15cm to 30cm and catching larger stock within two seasons. The 250mm to 400mm sizes arrive near knee height, and 45L and above is close to an instant screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are trimmed and packed for transit, so expect some leaf drop on arrival. Water the day they land, then plant. New growth usually starts within three to four weeks in warm months. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/care-guide-mock-orange\"\u003eMock orange care guide: hedging, pruning and varieties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-2m-to-4m\"\u003eScreening plants that finish between 2m and 4m\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eMore fragrant plants for paths and entries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/min-a-min-mock-orange-murraya-paniculata-min-a-min\"\u003eMin a Min, the dwarf murraya for hedges under 1m\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 a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeventy five centimetres apart, centre to centre, roughly thirteen plants for a ten metre run. The tighter spacing suits the upright habit and closes the hedge sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from ordinary murraya?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an Australian bred selection with a denser, more upright habit and very low seed set. That last point matters near bushland, where berries from the common form are spread by birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it lower than 3m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Two or three trims a year hold it between about 1.5m and 3m. For a hedge under 1m the dwarf murrayas are a better starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643677507903,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140076687679,"sku":null,"price":232.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140076720447,"sku":null,"price":331.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140076917055,"sku":null,"price":107.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140076753215,"sku":null,"price":35.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140076851519,"sku":null,"price":223.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140076884287,"sku":null,"price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":54140076785983,"sku":null,"price":272.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":54140076818751,"sku":null,"price":618.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Sweet-Privacy-Murraya-Murraya-paniculata-Sweet-Privacy.png?v=1766223866"},{"product_id":"lush-thin-murraya-murraya-paniculata-lush-thin","title":"Lush \u0026 Thin™ Murraya - Murraya paniculata 'MUR01' PBR Intended","description":"\u003cp\u003eLush and Thin murraya (\u003cem\u003eMurraya paniculata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lush and Thin') is the answer when you want a 3m screen and have barely a metre to give it. It grows roughly 3m high by 1m wide, holding dense glossy foliage from the ground up, and carries the same white orange blossom scented flowers as a standard mock orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight without width.\u003c\/strong\u003e A standard murraya wants 2.5m of room. This one holds to about a metre and screens a side passage where nothing else fits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance that carries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flushes of white flowers open after warm rain between spring and autumn, and the scent reaches well past the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLess clipping, not more.\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrow habit is natural, not something you hold with shears, so two light trims a year keep it tidy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, heat tolerant and comfortable in humidity, which suits exposed beachside boundaries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow screening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row, roughly seventeen plants for a ten metre run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide passages and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic use is the strip between a house wall and a fence, allowing at least 60cm clear of the wall for air movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows well in a large pot, and the upright habit suits a pair flanking an entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne honest caution.\u003c\/strong\u003e Murraya is a restricted or discouraged plant in parts of coastal Queensland, because birds spread the berries into bushland. Check your council rules before planting, and clip after each flowering flush if you garden near bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lush and Thin murraya in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest growth and heaviest flowering, though it copes with half a day in a side passage. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes light frost only, so cold winter districts need a sheltered north facing wall or a pot that can be moved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, and it will not sit wet. Dig compost through heavy clay or plant on a mound 200mm high, 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 a good drink in dry spells. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and midsummer keeps the leaf dark, and yellowing between the veins means iron is short, which iron chelate corrects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density low down, then trim lightly after each flowering flush. It shoots from old wood, so a neglected plant can be cut back hard in late winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in nine sizes: tube stock, 140mm, 200mm, 250mm, 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots, 45L and 100L. Smaller sizes come in multi packs and catch larger stock within two seasons. The 300mm to 500mm plants arrive around waist height, while 45L and 100L give close to an instant screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright, so expect some leaf drop in transit. Water them the day they land, then plant. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/care-guide-mock-orange\"\u003eMock orange care guide: hedging, pruning and varieties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003ehedging and screening range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mock-orange-murraya-paniculata\"\u003estandard mock orange\u003c\/a\u003e for a wider hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003efragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e for paths and entries.\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, centre to centre, in a single row. Because the plant is narrow, wider spacing leaves gaps that never close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it lower than 3m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It clips comfortably to anywhere between about 1.5m and 3m, and trimming the top encourages it to thicken lower down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does well in a pot 500mm diameter or larger with free draining mix. Expect it to sit closer to 2m than 3m, and plan on repotting every three to four years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643679998271,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140076949823,"sku":null,"price":221.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140077048127,"sku":null,"price":119.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140077179199,"sku":null,"price":107.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140076982591,"sku":null,"price":35.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140077113663,"sku":null,"price":223.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140077146431,"sku":null,"price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":54140077015359,"sku":null,"price":272.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":54140077080895,"sku":null,"price":618.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Lush-Thin-Murraya-Murraya-paniculata-Lush-Thin.png?v=1766223869"},{"product_id":"metrosideros-velvet-sky-metrosideros-collina-hybrid","title":"Velvet Sky™ Metrosideros Tubestock - Metrosideros collina 'MB01' PBR Intended","description":"\u003cp\u003eMetrosideros 'Velvet Sky' (\u003cem\u003eMetrosideros collina\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid) is the New Zealand Christmas bush bred to stay a shrub. It reaches about 4m tall and 3m wide instead of the ten metres a mature pohutukawa manages, and it carries dense red brush flowers over leathery grey green foliage. Salt, wind and dry spells barely register, which is why it turns up on exposed coastal blocks and around pools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed flowers that fill with birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e The brush shaped flowers are heavy with nectar, and honeyeaters and bees work them for weeks through late spring and summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for exposure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant and wind tolerant, so it holds its shape on a seafront boundary rather than shredding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreening at a useful height.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 4m tall and 3m wide blocks a first floor window without becoming a tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant once away.\u003c\/strong\u003e The thick leaves hold moisture, so it copes with a dry summer after the first two years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e One trim a year after flowering keeps it dense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e A double staggered row at 1.5m spacing filters salt wind rather than blocking it, which is what an exposed block needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row for a dense screen. Trim the sides once a year after flowering and it holds a wall of foliage from about half a metre up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tough leaves handle reflected heat and pool splash. It does drop spent flowers, so allow a week or two of skimming during the flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Metrosideros 'Velvet Sky' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always. Part shade gives a thin plant and few flowers. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens should look elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy and gravelly soils are ideal. What it will not accept is a bed that stays wet, so on clay plant on a raised mound at least 300mm high. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, weekly in the second, then leave it to rainfall. One controlled release feed in early spring is enough, since overfeeding pushes leaf at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flower buds form on wood made the previous season, so prune immediately after the summer flush and not in autumn or winter. That timing decides whether it flowers heavily every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown as tubestock: a young single stemmed plant with a compact root ball, well under knee height. It is an honest starting point rather than an instant screen, so allow three to four years before a row at 1.5m spacing reads as solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubes are among the best travellers we send, because the root ball holds together and the leaves are thick. Plant within a few days, water in well, then keep the soil damp but never soggy for six weeks. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planning-your-coastal-feature-garden\"\u003ePlanning a coastal feature garden\u003c\/a\u003e, including wind and salt exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003ecoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e for the rest of the bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare alternatives in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-2m-to-4m\"\u003escreening plants from 2m to 4m\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a lower option, look at \u003ca href=\"\/products\/metrosideros-little-ollie-metrosideros-collina-hybrid\"\u003eMetrosideros Little Ollie\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get compared to a pohutukawa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch smaller. A pohutukawa is a large spreading tree; this hybrid holds at roughly 4m tall and 3m wide, and an annual trim keeps it lower again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a dense screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne and a half metres apart in a single row. On an exposed site, use two staggered rows at the same spacing so wind is filtered rather than deflected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. Established plants shrug off the odd cold morning, but repeated hard frosts burn the foliage and can kill young stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51643721449791,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Metrosideros-Velvet-Sky-Metrosideros-collina-hybrid.png?v=1766223900"},{"product_id":"nandina-blush-nandina-domestica-cultivar","title":"Blush™ Nandina - Nandina domestica 'AKA' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eNandina Blush (\u003cem\u003eNandina domestica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Blush') packs its colour into the leaves instead of the flowers. Each flush of new growth opens pink and red over a compact mound about 60cm tall and wide, and the whole plant deepens to rich crimson tones as the weather cools. For borders, pots and small gardens it delivers year round colour on a plant that barely needs you.\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 pink and red foliage does the work a flowering border usually does, and it never has an off season waiting for buds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn and winter intensity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool weather turns the foliage deeper red just as the rest of the garden goes quiet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tidy shape you never cut.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows as a naturally rounded 60cm mound, so a row of them stays even without hedging shears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo berries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike older nandinas, this form does not set berries, so there are no seedlings coming up where you did not plant them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard to kill.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant, drought tolerant once established and unbothered by poor soil.\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 border along a path or bed front. The even habit keeps the line crisp year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 50cm spacing in blocks reads as a carpet of shifting colour, and the planting stays uniform because every plant holds the same shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant fills a 300mm to 400mm pot neatly, and the compact size means courtyards and townhouse gardens can use it in numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Nandina Blush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade, with the strongest foliage colour in sun. It grows in subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean climates, which covers most Australian gardens outside the tropics, and frost does not worry it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any soil that drains, including poor and sandy ground. Compost at planting helps it establish faster, but it is not demanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only in long dry spells. A single application of slow release fertiliser in spring keeps the new flushes coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none. If an old plant thins, cut a third of the oldest canes to the base in late winter and it refreshes from the ground up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Nandina Blush as tube stock, 140mm pots in packs of 10, 200mm pots in packs of 6 and 250mm pots in packs of 3, which suits border and mass planting projects of any budget. Tubes establish quickly and catch up fast; the potted sizes give an instant edge. Plants travel well, and the foliage colour often intensifies once they settle into full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/plants-that-change-colour-throughout-the-year\"\u003ePlants that change colour through the year\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\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\/low-maintenance-plants\"\u003eMore low maintenance plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing edging plants for a clean border\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 a border?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFifty centimetres apart, centre to centre. The mounds meet within a season or two and hold a continuous 60cm band of colour without gaps or bulges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it lose its leaves in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it holds its foliage year round. Winter is actually its best season in cooler districts, when the whole plant flushes deep red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat it as not pet safe. Nandina foliage and berries are regarded as toxic. This form sets no berries, which removes the main risk, but we do not sell it as a pet friendly plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, very well. Use a pot 300mm or wider with drainage holes and a quality mix, and refresh the top few centimetres of mix each spring. It stays in proportion for years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643725709631,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140077834559,"sku":null,"price":232.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100487336255,"sku":null,"price":169.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140077769023,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140077801791,"sku":null,"price":172.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100487369023,"sku":null,"price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100487270719,"sku":null,"price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100487303487,"sku":null,"price":1270.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Nandina-Blush-Nandina-domestica-cultivar.png?v=1766223902"},{"product_id":"nandina-obsession-nandina-domestica-cultivar","title":"Obsession™ Nandina - Nandina domestica 'SEIKA' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eNandina 'Obsession' (\u003cem\u003eNandina domestica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Obsession') is grown for the colour of its new growth rather than its flowers. Every fresh flush opens deep glossy red and settles to green, so an established planting always has bright tips somewhere. It holds a compact dome around 90cm tall and 80cm wide without clipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed growth, not just a seasonal show.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flush colour appears whenever the plant grows, giving red tips through spring and summer and deeper tones in the cold months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays the size you bought it for.\u003c\/strong\u003e A natural 90cm by 80cm dome means no shearing and no annual battle to keep it in scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and heat tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same plant works in a cool temperate garden and a subtropical one, which few coloured foliage shrubs manage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUndemanding soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor ground and dry spells are handled once established, so it suits difficult strips beside driveways and paths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot a bamboo.\u003c\/strong\u003e Despite the common name sacred bamboo, it grows as a slow upright clump of fine canes.\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. At that spacing the domes knit into a continuous low sweep within two seasons while each plant keeps its own shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and low hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 60cm spacing gives a soft informal hedge to just under a metre. It will not take formal shearing, so use it where a relaxed edge suits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider holds it long term, and the red foliage does more work in winter than most flowering plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Nandina 'Obsession' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the strongest red; part shade keeps the plant healthy but greener. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. In the wet tropics constant humidity flattens the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost any soil with drainage. It tolerates poor ground and needs no enriching, but it will sulk in a bed that stays wet. On heavy clay, raise the bed and work compost through the backfill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water weekly through the first summer, after which it is drought tolerant in all but extended dry spells. A controlled release fertiliser in early spring is enough for the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not shear it. If a plant gets leggy after several years, cut the two or three oldest canes back to the ground in late winter and let new canes replace them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in four sizes: tube stock, 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six and 250mm in packs of three. Tube and 140mm plants are young, roughly 15cm to 30cm tall, and are the value choice for a long border; the 200mm and 250mm sizes arrive already branched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNandinas travel well, and a little leaf drop or colour change after transit corrects itself once the plant settles. Expect a quiet month, then steady growth. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003ePlants that colour up through autumn and winter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003eShrubs suited to mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nandina-nana-nandina-domestica-cultivar\"\u003eNandina 'Nana' for a lower 60cm edge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart for mass planting or a low informal hedge. Any tighter and the inner branches shade each other out; any wider and gaps still show after two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around dogs and cats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Nandina berries are toxic to pets and to birds, which is why we do not list this plant as pet friendly. A different shrub is safer if your pet grazes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it hold red colour in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The red comes from new growth rather than cold, so subtropical gardens get bright tips through the growing season, while cooler gardens add a deeper tone in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643739144511,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140078424383,"sku":null,"price":201.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100488974655,"sku":null,"price":169.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140078358847,"sku":null,"price":208.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140078391615,"sku":null,"price":257.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100489007423,"sku":null,"price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100488909119,"sku":null,"price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100488941887,"sku":null,"price":1270.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Nandina-Obsession-Nandina-domestica-cultivar.png?v=1766223912"},{"product_id":"rice-flower-white-horse-ozothamnus-diosmifolius","title":"White Horse™ Rice Flower - Ozothamnus diosmifolius 'Ozdi01'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRice Flower 'White Horse' (\u003cem\u003eOzothamnus diosmifolius\u003c\/em\u003e) is the native shrub that covers itself in clouds of tiny white buds each spring, thousands of them, like grains of rice held above fine aromatic foliage. It grows to about 1.8m tall and 1.2m wide, tolerates poor soil, salt and frost, and it is one of the best cut flowers any Australian garden can produce. The stems also dry beautifully, holding their form for months indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA spring display you can pick.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut stems last well in a vase and dry successfully, so the garden keeps giving after the flush finishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt tolerant and happy in poor soil, which covers most difficult Australian sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to fill a gap.\u003c\/strong\u003e An eastern Australian native that reaches useful size in two seasons, so a bare bed does not stay bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlive with insects.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies work the flower heads heavily, making it a genuine contributor to a habitat garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and native borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart. At that spacing the shrubs merge into a low informal bank that reads as a single drift of white when it flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance and a wiry, wind resistant frame suit exposed beachside blocks where softer flowering shrubs burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting and cutting beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant near a path carries the spring display on its own, and a row at the back of a working garden gives you flowers to pick without touching the ornamental beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing rice flower in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always. Shade produces a sparse, leggy plant with few flowers. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and being frost hardy it handles tableland and southern winters without protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor, sandy or gravelly ground is fine and often better than rich soil. What it will not take is heavy wet clay, so plant on a raised mound if drainage is doubtful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, after which it is properly drought tolerant. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser only, applied lightly in early spring. Standard garden fertilisers can damage the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune immediately after flowering, taking off about a third of the plant, and do it every year. Rice flower goes woody and open if left alone, and it does not always reshoot from bare old wood, so never cut back into leafless stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown here in two sizes: tube stock, and 140mm pots in packs of ten for larger plantings. Both arrive as young plants with fine needle like foliage and no flowers, since flowering follows establishment rather than the other way round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wiry stems travel well. Expect steady growth through the first warm season and a genuine flowering display in the second spring. Be aware this is a relatively short lived shrub, around five to seven years with annual pruning, so plan on replacing it eventually. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/plants-that-thrive-in-poor-soil\"\u003ePlants that cope with poor and shallow soil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eBrowse the Australian native shrub range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCompare coastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-native-australian-garden-to-attract-wildlife\"\u003eDesigning a native garden that attracts wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart for a massed planting or an informal low screen. Wider spacing at 1.5m keeps each shrub as a distinct rounded specimen with room to show its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring is the main flush, usually across several weeks. The buds are the display as much as the open flowers, which is why the picking window is long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I stop it going woody?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune every year straight after flowering, removing about a third of the growth while there is still leaf on the stems. Skipping a year or two is what turns a good plant into a bare framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-nnm=\"wa-weed-warning\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Australia: this species has escaped from gardens and naturalised in WA, where it competes with local bushland plants. We do not recommend it for gardens in the south west of WA. Please choose a local alternative.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643768275263,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140080193855,"sku":null,"price":222.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Rice-Flower-White-Horse-Ozothamnus-diosmifolius.png?v=1766223943"},{"product_id":"photinia-thin-red-photinia-thin-red","title":"Thin Red™ Photinia - Photinia x fraseri 'NP01' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003ePhotinia 'Thin Red' (\u003cem\u003ePhotinia x fraseri\u003c\/em\u003e 'Thin Red') solves the narrow boundary problem. It grows to about 4m tall but only 1m wide, so it screens a two storey neighbour along a side fence with no room for a conventional hedge. Every flush of new growth comes through bright red before hardening to glossy green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely narrow.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 4m by 1m footprint is the whole point. It fits a one metre strip beside a driveway, a pool fence or a townhouse boundary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed new growth on repeat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each flush emerges scarlet and holds the colour for several weeks, and a light trim brings on another flush deliberately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast enough to be useful.\u003c\/strong\u003e It closes into a screen quickly for an evergreen shrub, so you are not waiting five years for privacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormal look, less work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Being naturally columnar it holds a tidy shape with far less trimming than a hedge that wants to grow sideways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow screens and hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 70cm apart in a single row. The plants knit into a continuous green wall while each keeps its upright habit, and the strip stays about a metre deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies, courtyards and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider holds it at roughly 2m to 2.5m, enough to block a sightline on a terrace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and entries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaced 1.5m apart it reads as a row of individual columns rather than a solid hedge, which suits a formal approach or a pair flanking a gate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Photinia 'Thin Red' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the strongest red and the densest habit; part shade mutes the colour. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and being frost hardy it handles cold southern winters. In humid gardens, keep air moving through the row to limit leaf spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable garden soil with drainage. Work compost through the trench before planting a row, and mulch 75mm deep kept clear of the stems. It will not tolerate waterlogging, so mound a bed on heavy clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then reduce as the roots establish. Feed a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and mid summer, which drives the red flushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density at the base. After that, two trims a year hold the shape and each triggers a fresh flush. Avoid trimming late in autumn in cold districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in two sizes here: tube stock, and 200mm pots sold in packs of six. Tube stock arrives as a young single stemmed plant, usually 15cm to 25cm tall, and is the sensible option for a long boundary. Expect three seasons to reach screening height. The 200mm plants are around knee height and roughly a season ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf drop after transit is normal and grows out within a month. Once established, expect around 50cm to 80cm of height a year with water and feed. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to plant and maintain a sharp hedge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003eBrowse tall and narrow screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-2m-to-4m\"\u003eCompare screening plants in the 2m to 4m range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eThe full hedging and screening range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeventy centimetres apart in a single row. Because the plant is naturally columnar, that spacing closes the gaps without the plants competing, and the finished screen stays about a metre deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my new growth green instead of red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually not enough sun, or not enough feeding. Red flushes are strongest in full sun on a plant fed in spring and mid summer, and a light trim brings on the next round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotinia foliage contains cyanogenic compounds and is not considered pet safe, so it is not the choice for a boundary a dog chews along. Put prunings in the green bin rather than within reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51647792120127,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140080783679,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Photinia-Thin-Red-Photinia-Thin-Red.png?v=1766223989"},{"product_id":"rhaphiolepis-cosmic-pink-rhaphiolepis-cosmic-pink","title":"Cosmic Pink™ Indian Hawthorn - Rhaphiolepis indica 'RAPH02' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eRhaphiolepis 'Cosmic Pink' (\u003cem\u003eRhaphiolepis indica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Cosmic Pink') is a compact Indian hawthorn that holds a neat rounded shape at about 1m tall and 1m wide without being clipped. Soft pink flowers cover it in spring, followed by small dark berries the birds take. It is tough in the way older hawthorns are tough: heat, drought, salt wind and frost all pass over it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt keeps its shape by itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e A naturally domed 1m by 1m habit, so a low hedge or a row of mounds stays tidy with almost no shearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy pink spring flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of soft pink blooms smother the plant, then repeat lightly through the warmer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant and salt tolerant, which covers most of the ways a hedge plant fails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees and birds both use it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies work the flowers, and small birds take the dark berries that follow.\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 70cm apart in a single row. At that spacing the plants meet within two seasons and give a solid 80cm to 1m hedge with one light trim a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders, edging and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 70cm spacing works for a mass planted bed or a driveway edge. For individual mounds with space between, stretch to 1.2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider suits it on a balcony, and its salt tolerance means it holds up in exposed seaside beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Rhaphiolepis 'Cosmic Pink' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering and the densest habit, though it copes with part shade. It suits warm temperate, subtropical, Mediterranean and cool temperate gardens, and it is frost hardy once established, so its range covers most of the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable garden soil that drains. Improve heavy clay with compost and plant slightly proud of the surrounding level. 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 only in dry spells. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring, before the flower buds open, keeps the display heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly straight after flowering, taking the tips rather than cutting into old wood. That is usually the only pruning it needs in a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes: tube stock, 140mm plants in a pack of ten, and 200mm plants in a pack of six. Tubes are the economical way to plant a long hedge and catch up within two seasons. The 200mm plants are already bushy and give a low hedge a visible start from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a settling in period of two to three weeks, then steady growth, and the first full flowering in the second spring. 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\"\u003eHow to choose and space edging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-shrubs\"\u003eBrowse other low maintenance shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eSalt tolerant plants for coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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\u003e70cm apart in a single row. That spacing closes into a continuous low hedge in about two seasons while each plant keeps its foliage right down to the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1m tall and 1m wide, and it holds that size naturally rather than needing to be cut back to it. That is the main difference between this and the older, larger Indian hawthorns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need much pruning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne light trim after flowering is enough. Avoid cutting into bare old wood, and never shear it in late winter or you will remove the spring flower buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a pot 400mm or wider with free draining mix, water more often than you would in the ground, and feed each spring. 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