{"title":"Peppermint Willows (Agonis)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAgonis flexuosa is the Western Australian peppermint tree, also called willow myrtle: a weeping evergreen with narrow leaves that smell of peppermint when crushed, and small white flowers along the stems in spring. The species makes a graceful shade tree of about 10 metres. The dwarf and coloured leaf forms stay much smaller, so choose by the space you have: a tree, a low hedge, or a foliage shrub for a border or large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose an Agonis flexuosa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/west-australian-weeping-peppermint-agonis-flexuosa\"\u003eWest Australian Weeping Peppermint\u003c\/a\u003e is the species: a broad, weeping tree to about 10 metres high and nearly as wide, with a fibrous brown trunk that turns thick and gnarled with age. It is the familiar street and park tree of Perth and the south west, and it suits a large garden where a soft, pendulous shade tree is wanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dwarf-willow-myrtle-agonis-flexuosa-nana\"\u003eDwarf Willow Myrtle\u003c\/a\u003e is the Nana form, a dense rounded shrub that is clipped as a hedge about a metre high or left as a mound. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/agonis-flexuosa-afterdark-agonis-flexuosa\"\u003eAgonis flexuosa Afterdark\u003c\/a\u003e has deep burgundy foliage and grows as a slender large shrub or small tree, well short of the species. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pink-flamingo-peppermint-willow-agonis-flexuosa-pink-flamingo\"\u003ePink Flamingo Peppermint Willow\u003c\/a\u003e is another coloured leaf form, also smaller than the species. Both are grown for foliage and work well as a contrast against green or grey plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere Agonis flexuosa grows\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePeppermint trees come from the sandy coastal country of south west Western Australia, and they do well in warm temperate and Mediterranean climates: Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, coastal Victoria and much of coastal New South Wales. They tolerate salt wind, sand, limestone and dry summers once established. They are frost tender when young, so in cold inland districts protect them for the first two or three winters. Established trees take light frost. They dislike tropical humidity, so they are not a tree for the wet tropics, and they are less reliable in the humid subtropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOutside south west Western Australia the plain species can seed into coastal bushland, so do not plant it beside reserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor related plants, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eAustralian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003eplants for coastal areas\u003c\/a\u003e and, for clipped boundaries, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003ehedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun or light shade in well drained soil. Sandy soil suits them. In clay, plant on a mound or raised bed, because the roots resent sitting wet through winter. Give the species at least six metres from buildings and keep it clear of drains and paving, since it grows into a wide tree with a strong root system. Space dwarf plants 60 to 80 centimetres apart for a low hedge, and allow the coloured leaf forms about two metres. Mulch after planting and keep the mulch off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater through the first two summers, then only in long dry spells. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in spring if growth is pale. Established trees rarely need feeding. Clip dwarf hedges lightly two or three times through the warm months rather than once hard. The coloured forms can be tip pruned to thicken them, and their colour is strongest in full sun. On the tree, lift the canopy gradually by removing a few low branches each year if you need clearance beneath the weeping growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Agonis flexuosa grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe species reaches about 10 metres high with a wide weeping canopy. The dwarf Nana form stays near a metre, and the coloured leaf forms sit in between, well below the species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the peppermint tree tolerate frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYoung plants are frost tender and need protection for their first winters. Established trees handle light frost but not the hard frosts of cold inland districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow Agonis in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dwarf and coloured leaf forms grow well in a large pot of native potting mix. The species is too big for a pot beyond its first few years.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dwarf-willow-myrtle-agonis-flexuosa-nana","title":"Dwarf Willow Myrtle - Agonis flexuosa 'Nana'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDwarf Willow Myrtle (\u003cem\u003eAgonis flexuosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Nana') is the compact form of the Western Australian peppermint, and it makes one of the neatest low native hedges available. It settles at about 1.5m tall and 1.5m wide with fine weeping foliage that smells of peppermint when crushed, and small white flowers along the stems in spring. Planted 1m apart it forms a soft, rounded hedge that needs very little shaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine weeping foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrow leaves arch over, so even a clipped hedge reads as soft rather than hard edged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeppermint scent.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crushed foliage releases a clean peppermint aroma, which makes it worth planting beside a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and wind hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt air and constant wind are normal conditions for it, so exposed boundaries suit it well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative and bird friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small white spring flowers bring in insects, and the dense interior gives small birds cover.\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 1m apart for a low hedge. At that spacing the plants meet in two to three seasons and hold at 1.2m to 1.5m with one trim a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting, borders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set at the same 1m spacing it also works as a rolling mass planting along a driveway or a fence, with no formal clipping at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes salt wind on an exposed block, and a pot 400mm or wider holds a single plant near 1m for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Dwarf Willow Myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the densest growth, though it tolerates part shade with a looser habit. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. It takes light frost once established, so hard frosting inland districts and cold southern gardens want something hardier. Constant tropical humidity is also not to its liking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained, and sandy soils are ideal given its Western Australian origins. On clay, mound the bed and work coarse material through. 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 weekly, then only in dry spells from the second year. A light native fertiliser in early spring is enough. It is drought tolerant once established, but not a plant you can abandon in its first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density low down, then trim after the spring flowering. Growth is slow, so light annual work is all it takes. Avoid cutting hard into bare wood, which it is slow to recover from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo sizes are grown: tube stock, and single plants in 500mm pots. Tube stock is the sensible choice for a hedge run, though be realistic about the pace: this is a slow growing plant, and a tube takes three to four years to reach hedge height. The 500mm plants arrive as established, branched specimens and give you most of that time back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect roughly 150mm to 300mm of growth a year, the trade off for a plant that holds its shape without constant cutting. 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 a hedge and keep it looking sharp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-1m-to-2m\"\u003eScreening plants that finish between 1m and 2m\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\"\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\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. Because growth is slow, 800mm spacing is reasonable if you want the hedge to close a season sooner and you accept the extra plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really stay at 1.5m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this dwarf form settles near 1.5m in both directions, unlike the full species which becomes a tree. A single annual trim holds it nearer 1.2m if you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only, and only once established. Cold inland and southern gardens with regular hard frosts will see damage, so a frost hardy native shrub is the better choice there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51639024386367,"sku":"AGO-FLE-NAN-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100286665023,"sku":"AGO-FLE-NAN-140MM-P10","price":244.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm (Backorder)","offer_id":51648250282303,"sku":"AGO-FLE-NAN-500MM","price":401.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Dwarf-Willow-Myrtle-Agonis-flexuosa-Nana.png?v=1794661560"},{"product_id":"agonis-flexuosa-afterdark-agonis-flexuosa","title":"Agonis flexuosa ‘Afterdark’ - Agonis flexuosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfterdark Willow Myrtle (\u003cem\u003eAgonis flexuosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Afterdark') is the tree to choose when you want dark foliage that reads as deliberate. In a garden it settles at about 6m tall and 4m wide, well short of the towering green form, and the whole canopy weeps in fine burgundy leaves that hold colour all year. Small white flowers line the stems in spring. Being a Western Australian native, it takes salt wind, dry spells and poor sandy ground in its stride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurgundy that lasts twelve months.\u003c\/strong\u003e The colour sits in the leaf, not in a brief seasonal display, so the tree looks the same in July as in January.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA weeping shape at a usable size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 6m by 4m it gives the cascading habit of a much larger tree without swallowing a suburban block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal coastal credentials.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt, wind and drought tolerant, which is rare in a tree with foliage this fine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little upkeep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the roots are down it wants a feed in spring and an occasional tidy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and shade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e One specimen carries a front garden, and the canopy throws useful shade over a seat by about the fourth year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Space trees 6m apart so each canopy keeps its own outline. Closer than that and the weeping form disappears into one dark mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e On an exposed block it filters salt wind rather than fighting it. For a loose boundary screen, plant 3m apart and let the canopies knit at head height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Afterdark Willow Myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings out the deepest burgundy; in part shade the foliage drifts to bronze green. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean, arid and semi-arid gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens carry a real risk of losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters far more than fertility, and sandy or gravelly ground suits it well. On clay, plant high on a mound, because wet feet through winter is what kills these trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then only in long dry spells. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring, since standard blends can burn the roots of Western Australian natives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune for two years to build a framework, then lift the lower branches for clearance and leave the canopy alone. Avoid cutting into old bare wood, which reshoots slowly if at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight sizes are grown: tube, 140mm, 200mm, 250mm and 300mm pots, then 400mm, 45L and 100L. Tube and 140mm plants are slender young whips, the sensible choice for an avenue where you need ten or more. From 300mm up you get a branched young tree, and 45L and 100L stock arrives with real height already made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little leaf drop in transit is normal with foliage this fine. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect 50cm to 80cm of height a year once established, and every tree carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trees-for-lining-driveways-in-australia-top-choices\"\u003eChoosing trees for a driveway or avenue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse the Australian native tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eSalt tolerant plants for exposed blocks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/west-australian-weeping-peppermint-agonis-flexuosa\"\u003eThe green leaved willow myrtle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it really get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 6m tall and 4m wide in a garden, considerably smaller than the wild coastal form of the species. Growth slows once it reaches full height, so it does not need constant reducing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt handles light frost only. In a cold inland or tableland garden expect burnt foliage and possible losses through the first winters, so it is not the pick where heavy frosts are routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the colour hold in shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly partly. In full sun the leaves stay deep burgundy, while in part shade the inner canopy greens off and only the new growth keeps its colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51639024812351,"sku":"AGO-FLE-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140062564671,"sku":"AGO-FLE-140MM-P10","price":244.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140062433599,"sku":"AGO-FLE-200MM-P6","price":246.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140062466367,"sku":"AGO-FLE-300MM","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140062400831,"sku":"AGO-FLE-400MM","price":379.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":54140062531903,"sku":"AGO-FLE-100L","price":728.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100434547007,"sku":"AGO-FLE-400L","price":2736.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Agonis-flexuosa-Afterdark-Agonis-flexuosa.png?v=1794662148"},{"product_id":"west-australian-weeping-peppermint-agonis-flexuosa","title":"West Australian Weeping Peppermint - Agonis flexuosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eWest Australian Weeping Peppermint (\u003cem\u003eAgonis flexuosa\u003c\/em\u003e) is the native answer to a weeping willow, without the water demand or the invasive roots. It grows to about 8m tall and 5m wide, with narrow leaves hanging from gracefully arching branches and rough fibrous bark on a stout trunk. Crush a leaf and it smells strongly of peppermint. Small white flowers cluster along the stems in spring, and it is tough enough for a front row coastal position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA weeping shape that holds up.\u003c\/strong\u003e The arching habit gives real movement, and unlike a willow it is drought tolerant and does not chase water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant and wind tolerant, so it performs on exposed beachside blocks where most weeping trees shred or brown off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The peppermint scent released when leaves are crushed is a genuine pleasure beside a path or seating area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds and pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring flowers bring in native bees and butterflies, and the dense canopy gives small birds cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart. At that spacing the canopies overlap into a continuous weeping curtain in four to five years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wind tolerance make it a first choice for the seaward boundary. In a windbreak row it filters wind rather than blocking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade and driveway planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree over a seating area gives dappled shade and movement. Along a drive, space trees 5m to 6m apart so each keeps its weeping form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing West Australian Weeping Peppermint in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the densest, most evenly weeping canopy. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and takes light frost only, so districts with regular hard frost will damage young trees. Coastal exposure is no problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy, well drained soil is its natural home, and it accepts most types provided they drain. It will not tolerate waterlogged ground, so raise the planting position on heavy clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then reduce sharply. It is genuinely drought tolerant afterwards. Feed with a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring, and keep 75mm of mulch clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Lift the lower branches gradually if you want clearance for a mower or path. Avoid hard heading cuts, which spoil the weeping line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown across nine sizes, from 140mm in packs of ten and 200mm in packs of six, through 250mm packs, single 300mm and 400mm pots, and up to advanced 30L, 45L, 90L and 100L stock. The smaller sizes are the value choice for a long screen, arriving as young single stemmed plants. From 30L upwards you are buying a tree with a formed trunk and the weeping habit showing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Some leaf drop in transit is normal. Expect new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather, and roughly 50cm to 80cm of height a year once established. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-plants-for-coastal-gardeners-top-picks-for-2025\"\u003eThe best coastal plants for beachside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse native trees for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003ePlants that handle salt and coastal wind\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-4m-to-8m\"\u003eScreening plants in the 4m to 8m range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree metres apart in a single row. That lets each canopy develop its weeping shape while still overlapping into a continuous screen within four to five years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the roots a problem near pipes or paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFar less so than a willow or a large eucalypt, but this is still an 8m tree with a spreading root plate. Allow at least 3m of clearance from pipes, paving and building foundations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a cold garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly where frosts are light. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean climates, so repeated hard winter frost will damage young growth and check the tree badly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140100739391,"sku":"AGO-FLE-2-140MM-P10","price":273.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140100608319,"sku":"AGO-FLE-2-200MM-P6","price":246.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140100641087,"sku":"AGO-FLE-2-300MM","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140100575551,"sku":"AGO-FLE-2-400MM","price":379.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140100706623,"sku":"AGO-FLE-2-100L","price":646.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100568535359,"sku":"AGO-FLE-2-400L","price":2736.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/West-Australian-Weeping-Peppermint-Agonis-flexuosa.png?v=1794663472"},{"product_id":"pink-flamingo-peppermint-willow-agonis-flexuosa-pink-flamingo","title":"Pink Flamingo Peppermint Willow - Agonis flexuosa 'Pink Flamingo'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Flamingo Peppermint Willow (\u003cem\u003eAgonis flexuosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pink Flamingo') is a medium-sized Australian native tree grown for its foliage. New growth is pink and rosy purple, mature leaves are variegated cream and green, and every leaf smells of mint when crushed. It reaches about 6m high and 6m wide, carries small white flowers in spring and summer, and makes a native substitute for a willow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage in three colours.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink and rosy-purple new growth sits against cream and green older leaves, so the tree looks colourful without relying on flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinty fragrance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crush a leaf between your fingers and it smells of peppermint, which makes it a pleasure beside a path or seat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA native with wildlife appeal.\u003c\/strong\u003e The small white spring and summer flowers suit wildlife gardens and bring in pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUncommon in gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A variegated form of a well-loved native, so it stands apart from the usual street trees and shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes clipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e It can be used for hedging and edging, not only as a free-standing tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a sunny spot with room for a 6m spread. In full sun the pink and cream shading is brightest, and the soft foliage reads well against a dark fence or wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart and clip two or three times a year for a coloured, fragrant hedge. Clipping keeps it well below its tree height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative and wildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix it with grevilleas, bottlebrushes and native grasses for a planting that feeds insects and gives birds a place to perch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Flamingo Peppermint Willow in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light or dappled shade, with the best colour in sunnier spots. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. Protect young plants from frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any well drained soil, especially sandy soil. Unlike many natives it prefers moist, well draining conditions, so avoid sites that bake dry or stay boggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks, and keep it watered through long dry spells. Feed with a slow release native fertiliser in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune young plants to thicken them. As a hedge, clip after each flush of pink growth. As a tree, a light tidy of dead wood is all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Pink Flamingo Peppermint Willow as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, in 200mm pots in packs of 6 and as single 300mm pots. A tube is the economical way to plant a hedge or grove, while the 200mm and 300mm pots give a more developed plant for a feature position. Expect the pink new growth to show once the plant settles 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\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to create a great hedge and keep it looking sharp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003eMore feature trees for the garden\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 to attract wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it grow, and can I keep it smaller?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeft alone it reaches about 6m high and 6m wide. You can clip it as a hedge to keep it much smaller, or choose it as a single feature tree where it has room to spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the pink fading to green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pink and rosy purple belongs to the new growth, and mature leaves settle to cream and green. Plants in more sun colour up brighter, and clipping or feeding in spring prompts fresh pink shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a lot of water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt prefers moist but well drained soil, so it likes regular water while it establishes and in dry weather. Mulch the roots to hold moisture, and avoid planting it where water pools.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787162222911,"sku":"AGO-FLE-PINKFL-tube","price":34.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67787162255679,"sku":"AGO-FLE-PINKFL-200MM-P6","price":287.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":67787162288447,"sku":"AGO-FLE-PINKFL-300MM","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/pink-flamingo-peppermint-willow-agonis-flexuosa-pink-flamingo.jpg?v=1792149213"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/West-Australian-Weeping-Peppermint-Agonis-flexuosa.jpg?v=1794696439","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/peppermint-willows.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}