{"title":"Plants for Balconies","description":"\u003cp\u003eBalcony growing is container growing with weather, and every one of the over 400 plants here is tagged for balconies and courtyards. The mix runs from potted citrus and blueberries to screening lilly pillies, perfumed gardenias and hardy snake plants. Before you choose, be honest about three things: how much sun the balcony gets, how hard the wind hits, and how much weight and watering you are prepared to manage. The guide below works through each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStart with sun, then wind\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrack the sun for a day before spending a dollar. A north facing balcony with six or more hours of direct light will grow citrus, blueberries and most flowering plants. A south facing one may see no direct sun at all, which suits the Lady Palm, ferns and much of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e living outdoors in the warm half of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWind is the balcony grower's real enemy, and above the third floor it is usually constant. Wind tolerant choices such as the Straight and Narrow Lilly Pilly and the compact Baby Bay shrug it off, while large soft leaves like a fiddle leaf fig tatter quickly. If your balcony cops regular gusts, favour small, firm foliage and heavier pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe best balcony plants by job\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor privacy, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/straight-and-narrow-lilly-pilly-straight-and-narrow-syzygium-australe-san01-pbr-intended\"\u003eStraight and Narrow Lilly Pilly\u003c\/a\u003e is the standout: naturally columnar at about 1m wide, happy in a large trough or planter at 60cm to 80cm spacings, and it screens a neighbouring building without swallowing the floor space. For perfume, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/star-jasmine-trachelospermum-jasminoides\"\u003eStar Jasmine\u003c\/a\u003e climbs a wire or railing frame and flowers in white drifts, and the Florida Gardenia packs the same punch into a 1.2m pot shrub. For harvests, dwarf grafted lemons stay near 2m in a pot, and low chill blueberries like Vitality crop happily in containers. For a no effort corner, snake plants and jade tolerate heat, drought and neglect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePots, weight and planting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the biggest pot you can justify: a 40cm to 50cm pot holds moisture for days, while a 20cm pot can dry out in an afternoon of summer wind. Always use premium potting mix, never garden soil, and make sure water can escape the base freely. Watered pots are heavy, so keep the biggest close to walls, choose lightweight planters for larger plants, and check your building's rules before lining a railing with troughs. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003epots and planters range\u003c\/a\u003e includes lightweight options in every size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering and feeding in containers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePots hold only as much water as you give them. In summer, check daily with a finger in the mix, and water until it runs from the base. Feed with a controlled release fertiliser each spring and a liquid feed monthly through the growing season, because frequent watering washes nutrients out. Every second year, refresh the top few centimetres of mix or repot entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich plants handle a windy balcony best?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight and Narrow Lilly Pilly, Baby Bay and star jasmine trained flat against a screen all take coastal and exposed positions. Small leathery leaves are the pattern to look for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I really grow fruit on a balcony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with six hours of sun. Dwarf grafted \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003ecitrus trees\u003c\/a\u003e stay around 2m in a pot, and the Eureka Lemon fruits close to year round. Blueberries need a pot of acidic mix and reward you within a season or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat grows on a shaded balcony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lady Palm handles deep shade better than almost anything, and snake plants, ferns and most indoor foliage plants will summer outside happily in bright shade. Flowers and fruit are the trade off: shade grows leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need saucers under my pots?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a balcony, yes, both for your waterproofing and the neighbours below. Raise pots slightly so they never sit in a full saucer, or roots will drown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do plants arrive in an apartment building?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and no minimum order. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"giant-silver-plum-bromeliad-aechmea-fasciata-silver-plum","title":"Giant Silver Plum Bromeliad - Aechmea fasciata 'Silver Plum'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGiant Silver Plum Bromeliad (\u003cem\u003eAechmea fasciata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Silver Plum') is a large form of the urn plant, its broad silver banded leaves forming a rosette about 70cm tall and 80cm across. It throws a single pink bract studded with small blue flowers that stays colourful for months. It is also not toxic to cats or dogs, unusual in a plant with this much presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that lasts a season.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pink bract holds for three to six months, so one plant carries a corner for most of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver foliage between flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The chalky crossbanding on each leaf is the real reason to buy it, and it never goes away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little to do.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water goes into the central urn, not the mix, about once a fortnight. No pruning, no staking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/strong\u003e It can sit at floor level in a home with pets, though the leaf margins carry fine spines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e The root system is small and mostly anchors the plant, so a 400mm pot is ample. A shaded courtyard or covered balcony in a warm climate suits it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set it in bright indirect light near a window. Few indoor plants hold flower colour this long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting in warm gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical, subtropical and frost free warm temperate gardens, plant 60cm apart under trees. As each rosette produces pups the group thickens on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Giant Silver Plum Bromeliad in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered light. Direct sun bleaches the leaves and deep shade dulls the silver banding. It is frost tender, so outside the tropics, subtropics and frost free warm temperate pockets it belongs in a pot that winters inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free draining orchid or bromeliad mix. Ordinary potting mix stays too wet around a root system this small, which is how most of these plants are lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the central urn topped up with fresh water and flush it out monthly so it does not stagnate or breed mosquitoes. Let the mix dry between waterings. A quarter strength liquid feed over the mix twice through the warm months is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each rosette flowers once, then declines slowly while producing two or three pups at its base. Cut the spent bract out, leave the pups until they reach a third of the parent's size, then pot them separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in one size, a 400mm pot, a large established rosette rather than a young pup that needs years to reach flowering size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBromeliads travel well. The leaves are stiff and hold their own water, so transit damage is rare. Top up the urn on arrival, give it a fortnight in bright indirect light, then expect slow 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\u003eRead our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/diverse-bromeliad-varieties-discover-them-all\"\u003ebromeliad varieties\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eplants safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare companions in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants for pots\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\u003eYes, it is not toxic to cats or dogs. The one caution is physical: the leaf edges carry small spines, so keep it clear of crawling children and busy walkways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I water the pot or the plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant. Fill the central urn and let the mix stay on the dry side. Flush the urn monthly with fresh water so it does not go stale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower again after the bract fades?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot that rosette. It flowers once, then puts its energy into pups at the base, and those pups flower in their own time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly where frost never reaches, in shade or filtered light, spaced 60cm apart. Anywhere colder it is a pot plant that spends winter indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":45543363871039,"sku":"QLD","price":474.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Giant-Silver-Plum-Bromeliad-Aechmea-fasciata-Silver-Plum.jpg?v=1741857672"},{"product_id":"natal-lily-clivia-miniata","title":"Natal Lily - Clivia miniata","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatal Lily (\u003cem\u003eClivia miniata\u003c\/em\u003e) solves the bed nothing else wants: dry shade under established trees. It builds a clump of strappy, deep green leaves about 60cm tall and wide, then lifts heads of orange trumpet flowers above them, usually from late winter into spring. Where lawns give up and most shrubs sulk, clivias quietly get on with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt owns dry shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Root filled soil under trees, the dark side of the house, the strip beside the fence: this is the plant those spots have been waiting for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrange flowers where colour is scarce.\u003c\/strong\u003e Big trumpet clusters glow against the dark foliage right at the gloomiest end of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e The arching strap leaves look composed all twelve months, so the planting works even out of flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little to do.\u003c\/strong\u003e Established clumps are drought tolerant and need no staking, deadheading or regular feeding to perform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy confined.\u003c\/strong\u003e It flowers well with crowded roots, which makes it one of the most reliable plants for pots on shaded balconies and indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting under trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart for a massed shade planting that closes into a solid green understorey with a single season of orange each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row makes a neat, permanent edge along a shaded path or the southern side of the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a pot in bright shade it flowers for decades. Indoors, give it a bright room away from hot glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Natal Lily in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade to part shade; gentle morning sun is fine but hot direct sun scorches the leaves. It grows in tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so in colder districts plant it under an evergreen canopy or keep it potted and moved under cover in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil enriched with compost or leaf litter. It tolerates dry, rooty ground once established but never soggy ground, which rots the fleshy roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water to establish, then only through long dry spells. Keep it on the dry side over winter: that rest period helps set up the spring flowering. Feed lightly after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None. Cut spent flower stems at the base and remove the odd tired leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause clivias are usually planted in groups, most of our sizes come as packs: 140mm pots in packs of 10, 175mm and 200mm pots in packs of 6, 250mm pots in packs of 3, plus single 300mm plants. All are established clumps rather than seedlings, so you are planting real presence. Expect settling rather than growth for the first month; clivias are slow and steady by nature.\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\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eThe best plants for covering shaded ground\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-shade\"\u003eBrowse plants for full shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003eMore plants for mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that thrive in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it really grow under established trees?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is one of very few flowering plants that will. The fleshy roots cope with the dry, root filled soil under mature canopies. Water it for the first summer while it settles in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The bulbous roots and the berries are toxic to cats and dogs. Plant it where a digging dog cannot reach the roots, or choose from our pet safe range instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my clivia not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually too little light or no winter rest. Move it to bright shade rather than deep gloom, and keep it cool and fairly dry through winter. Overfed plants also favour leaves over flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only, and the leaves burn before the plant dies. Under a tree canopy it usually sails through; in the open in a frosty district, grow it in a pot you can shift.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100271788351,"sku":null,"price":123.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140102050111,"sku":null,"price":260.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"175mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140102082879,"sku":null,"price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100271755583,"sku":null,"price":875.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44127572001087,"sku":"QLD","price":296.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140102115647,"sku":null,"price":588.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44846496645439,"sku":"QLD","price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Natal-Lily-Clivia-miniata.png?v=1766221884"},{"product_id":"croton-codiaeum-variegatum","title":"Croton - Codiaeum variegatum","description":"\u003cp\u003eCroton (\u003cem\u003eCodiaeum variegatum\u003c\/em\u003e) earns its place on leaf colour alone. It reaches about 2m tall and 1.2m wide, carrying thick glossy leaves marbled in green, gold, orange, scarlet and almost black, and that colour holds all year rather than arriving for a brief flowering season. It is frost tender, so tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens can plant it out, while cooler districts grow it in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that never takes a break.\u003c\/strong\u003e The display comes from the foliage, not flowers, so a croton looks the same in July as it does in January.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight controls the intensity.\u003c\/strong\u003e In full sun to bright filtered light the reds and oranges deepen. In deep shade it survives but drifts back towards plain green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors or outdoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same plant works in a bright living room, on a balcony or in a garden bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat and salt air.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and salt tolerant, so it suits coastal gardens and hot inland courtyards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough to place anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 1.2m spread and a 2m ceiling means it fits beside a path or a pool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e One croton in a 400mm pot gives a small space more colour than a bed of annuals, and it can be moved under cover if a cold snap is forecast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA low colourful hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart in a single row for an informal hedge at knee to waist height, and tip prune two or three times through the warm months to keep it thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it the brightest position in the room, ideally near a north or east facing window. Lower leaves drop when the light is too low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Croton in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to bright filtered light, in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so in cool temperate and frosty inland districts keep it in a container that can move under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and enriched with compost. Crotons dislike sitting wet in cold soil more than anything else. Mulch about 50mm deep, kept clear of the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top few centimetres dry out, more often in pots and through summer. A controlled release fertiliser in early spring and midsummer keeps new leaves large and well marked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from the start to build a bushy shape. If a plant goes leggy, cut it back hard in spring: it reshoots readily from old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne caution.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut stems bleed a milky sap that irritates skin and is toxic if chewed. Wear gloves when pruning, and choose something else if you have pets or small children who chew plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrotons are supplied in tube, 140mm, 180mm, 200mm and 300mm sizes, with the smaller sizes sold in packs, so a low hedge works out well per plant. Young stock often looks greener than the photograph. That is normal, because the strong colours develop as the plant matures and gets more light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a fortnight of settling in, then fresh growth within four to six weeks in warm weather. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eCompare tropical foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/small-courtyard-garden-ideas\"\u003eDesign ideas for courtyards and balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my croton losing its colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always light. Leaf pigments need strong light to develop, so a plant in a dim corner or under a dense canopy fades to green. Move it somewhere brighter and the new growth comes back marked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow one in Melbourne, Adelaide or Canberra?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a pot. Croton is frost tender, so keep it on a sheltered patio through summer and bring it into a bright room over winter rather than planting it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The sap is an irritant and the plant is toxic if eaten, so it is not one for households where pets chew foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44774644449599,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140102148415,"sku":null,"price":220.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140102246719,"sku":null,"price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140102181183,"sku":null,"price":223.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100271919423,"sku":null,"price":226.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140102213951,"sku":null,"price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Croton-Codiaeum-variegatum.png?v=1766221885"},{"product_id":"lady-palm-rhapis-excelsa","title":"Lady Palm - Rhapis excelsa","description":"\u003cp\u003eLady Palm (\u003cem\u003eRhapis excelsa\u003c\/em\u003e) is the palm for the dark corner nothing else will fill. It is a slow clumping fan palm reaching about 2.5m tall and 1.5m wide, with glossy split fans on slim bamboo like canes, and it holds that shape for years. Deep shade indoors, a south facing courtyard, a shaded side strip: these are positions where most plants stretch and thin, and where this palm does well. It is also non 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 genuinely tolerates shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors or full shade outdoors both work. Direct hot sun is the one thing it will not accept.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non toxic to cats and dogs, so it is a safe choice for a living room or a courtyard the animals use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow, which is the point.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays in scale in a pot for many years, so you are not repotting or replacing it every second season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA narrow screen for tight spaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clumps widen gradually rather than sprawling, so a row along a 1m wide side path stays workable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the best large indoor palms available here. Place it a metre or two back from a window with good ambient light, out of direct sun and away from air conditioning vents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm or larger pot suits a single clump. Shaded balconies and enclosed courtyards, where light is limited and wind funnels, are exactly its conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a screen along a shaded boundary or path, giving a soft layered green wall to about 2.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Lady Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade to part shade, indoors or out, since midday sun scorches the fans. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens outdoors and tolerates light frost only, so in cooler southern and inland regions grow it indoors or in a pot that can shelter over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and potting mix.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and organic. Use a quality potting mix with added compost in containers, improve heavy garden soil with compost, and mulch 50mm deep outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix evenly moist in the warmer months and let the top few centimetres dry between waterings in winter. It is drought tolerant once settled, but a pot that dries out completely will brown the frond tips. Feed with a slow release palm fertiliser in early spring and midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove browned fronds at the base with clean secateurs, and thin a crowded clump by cutting whole canes out at ground level. Never top a cane, because it will not reshoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in eight sizes. The 200mm pack of six and 250mm pack of three are young multi cane plants and the practical choice for a run of shaded screening, though this palm is slow to build presence. The 300mm, 400mm and 500mm are the usual indoor and courtyard choices, and the 60L, 100L and 200L are mature dense clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Give it a fortnight in its final position to adjust to the light level, and expect one or two new fronds a season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse plants suited to indoors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/variegated-lady-palm-rhapis-excelsa-variegated\"\u003eSee the variegated form\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-trees\"\u003eCompare the full palm range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/golden-cane-palm-dypsis-lutescens\"\u003eGolden Cane Palm for sunnier screening\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\u003eYes. This is a recognised non toxic species for both, so it suits a household with pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright indirect light is ideal, but it copes with genuinely low light better than almost any other palm. Keep it out of direct sun through glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the frond tips going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually the mix drying out completely, or salt building up from tap water and fertiliser in a pot. Water more evenly, flush the pot every few months, and trim the tips with scissors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100272574783,"sku":null,"price":290.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140102476095,"sku":null,"price":400.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140102443327,"sku":null,"price":257.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":47615900811583,"sku":"QLD","price":249.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100272509247,"sku":null,"price":231.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":47615900844351,"sku":"QLD","price":627.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":51638968779071,"sku":"QLD","price":894.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100272542015,"sku":null,"price":1316.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60L (Backorder)","offer_id":44767101157695,"sku":"QLD","price":689.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140102541631,"sku":null,"price":2818.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":54140102508863,"sku":null,"price":3025.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"350L","offer_id":55100272607551,"sku":null,"price":6875.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Lady-Palm-Rhapis-excelsa.jpg?v=1768454516"},{"product_id":"ramsays-fan-palm-licuala-ramsayi","title":"Ramsay's Fan Palm - Licuala ramsayi","description":"\u003cp\u003eRamsay's Fan Palm (\u003cem\u003eLicuala ramsayi\u003c\/em\u003e) carries the most architectural frond of any palm we grow: a near circular blade, pleated like a folded fan, on a slim clean trunk. In a garden it settles at around 5m tall and 3m wide, and it gets there slowly, which is why it suits courtyards and pots where a faster palm would outgrow the space. It is a Queensland rainforest native, so it wants warmth, shelter and moisture rather than blazing sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA frond nothing else matches.\u003c\/strong\u003e The circular pleated leaves read as sculpture, so one plant does the work of a garden bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow by nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes years to add height, so it holds its scale in a courtyard and stays potted far longer than most palms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy with wet feet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unusually for a palm it tolerates damp ground, so the soggy low corner of the garden becomes an asset.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Australian native that draws birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream flowers are followed by fruit that native birds work through in a warm garden.\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 Set it where the fronds get backlit, and give it about 3m of clearance so the leaves are never crushed against a fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e It sheds little and tolerates humidity, which makes it a cleaner poolside choice than a heavy fruiting palm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e The slow growth suits container life, though indoors it needs a genuinely bright spot near a window, not a dim corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Ramsay's Fan Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade is ideal, particularly while young, when full sun scorches the leaf edges. It is tropical and subtropical, and frost tender, so cool temperate and frost prone inland gardens need it in a pot that can move under cover. Shelter matters as much as warmth, because wind shreds the fronds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, organic and moisture holding. Work compost and aged manure through the planting hole, then mulch 75mm deep to keep the root zone cool and damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a high water plant, not a drought palm. Keep the soil consistently moist through the warm months, easing back in winter. Feed a controlled release palm fertiliser in early spring and again in mid summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none. Remove old fronds once they have browned off, cutting close to the trunk, and never cut into the crown, because it grows from a single point that will not recover if damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in 300mm and 400mm pots through to 60L, 100L, 200L, 300L and 600L. Because it is so slow, size is the main thing you are buying: a 300mm plant is young with years of patience ahead, while 100L and larger arrive with a formed trunk and real presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFronds are tied for transit and may show a crease or a browned tip on arrival, which is normal and grows out. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palms-ferns-tropical\"\u003epalm, fern and tropical range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/guide-to-palm-trees-varieties-an-essential-overview\"\u003eoverview of palm tree varieties\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eplants for poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003etropical plant collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Sydney or Melbourne?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheltered warm pockets of Sydney can suit it, but it is frost tender and unhappy in cold, dry air. In Melbourne and other cool temperate gardens, grow it in a pot you can shift under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly, even in ideal tropical conditions. Expect a few new fronds a year rather than obvious height, so buy the size you actually want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, given bright indirect light, steady moisture and humidity. Dry indoor air browns the frond tips, so group it with other plants or sit the pot on a pebble tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100272738623,"sku":null,"price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100272804159,"sku":null,"price":252.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100272771391,"sku":null,"price":653.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44129736720703,"sku":"QLD","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44774708871487,"sku":"QLD","price":544.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60L","offer_id":44774708937023,"sku":"QLD","price":990.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100272673087,"sku":null,"price":1650.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44774708969791,"sku":"QLD","price":1237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"160L","offer_id":55100272705855,"sku":null,"price":2337.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51638952689983,"sku":"QLD","price":3300.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L (Backorder)","offer_id":44774709035327,"sku":"QLD","price":5441.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600L","offer_id":44774709100863,"sku":"QLD","price":10725.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Ramsays-Fan-Palm-Licuala-ramsayi.jpg?v=1741857705"},{"product_id":"false-cardamom-alpinia-nutans","title":"False Cardamom - Alpinia nutans","description":"\u003cp\u003eFalse Cardamom (\u003cem\u003eAlpinia nutans\u003c\/em\u003e) is the ginger to plant where you want lush tropical foliage at a manageable size. It forms clumps around 1.5m tall and 1m wide, and every leaf releases a genuine cardamom scent when brushed or crushed. Nodding white and pink flowers appear in the warm months, and it is not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe foliage smells of cardamom.\u003c\/strong\u003e Brush past it and the scent lifts, which is why it earns a spot beside a path or a doorway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical look at a usable size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.5m by 1m it gives the broad leafed effect of a ginger without the sprawl of the bigger species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles damp ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet feet tolerant, so it suits low spots, pond edges and the shaded side of a house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little upkeep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut out spent canes once a year and it manages the rest.\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 80cm apart in drifts to build a lush understorey under palms or larger trees. At that spacing the clumps merge into a continuous layer within two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider suits a single clump for years, and the scent works best where you pass close to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set 80cm apart along a shaded path for a soft green edge that stays under head height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing False Cardamom in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade is ideal, and it takes full sun in the tropics if the soil stays moist. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens only. It is frost tender, so cool temperate and southern gardens need a pot that can move under cover or a warm protected courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moisture retentive soil with plenty of organic matter. Unlike most plants it accepts heavy, damp ground, though it still grows better where compost has been worked in. Mulch 75mm deep to hold moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it moist through the warm months, and water more in pots because clumping gingers dry out quickly. Feed a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and again in mid summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut old or tired canes to ground level in early spring. The clump regenerates from the base, so removing a third of the oldest canes each year keeps the foliage fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive sizes are grown: tube stock, 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and single 300mm plants. Tube and 140mm plants are young divisions with only a few canes, and they are the economical way to plant a large drift. The 250mm and 300mm plants arrive as established clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGingers travel well because the foliage is thick, though a few outer leaves may brown at the edges in transit. That is normal and grows out. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect new canes within six to eight weeks in warm weather, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-tropical-garden-that-looks-lush-year-round\"\u003eHow to design a tropical garden that stays lush\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-tropical-climates\"\u003etropical plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003efragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e for paths and doorways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eplants safe for cats and dogs\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I actually cook with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scent is close to true cardamom, but this is an ornamental species and not the culinary spice, which comes from \u003cem\u003eElettaria cardamomum\u003c\/em\u003e. Grow it for the perfume and the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive a frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is frost tender, and frost will burn the foliage badly. In cool temperate gardens grow it in a pot that can shift under cover, or choose a warm sheltered courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it spread and become a problem?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt spreads slowly by rhizome into a widening clump rather than running. Dividing it every three or four years keeps it where you want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a mass planting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEighty centimetres apart. The clumps meet within two seasons, giving a continuous tropical layer without crowding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51639048307007,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140102639935,"sku":null,"price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140102607167,"sku":null,"price":225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140102672703,"sku":null,"price":241.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140102705471,"sku":null,"price":130.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100273393983,"sku":null,"price":161.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/False-Cardamom-Alpinia-nutans.png?v=1766221888"},{"product_id":"fiddle-leaf-fig-ficus-lyrata","title":"Fiddle Leaf Fig - Ficus Lyrata","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fiddle Leaf Fig (\u003cem\u003eFicus lyrata\u003c\/em\u003e) is the plant people buy when they want one specimen to carry a whole room. In a pot indoors it reaches around 3m tall and 1.5m across, on a single trunk topped with violin shaped leaves that can span 40cm. It is fast for an indoor plant, so a 300mm pot becomes a floor standing feature within a couple of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne plant, whole room.\u003c\/strong\u003e Few indoor plants have leaves this large. A single specimen in a corner does the work of a shelf full of small pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast for an indoor plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e With good light and warmth it puts on real height each year, which is unusual among large leaved figs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural as it ages.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bare lower trunk and high canopy of an older plant is the look, not a fault.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and humidity tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles a warm Australian summer indoors better than most, and does well in a humid bathroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, near a bright window.\u003c\/strong\u003e The primary use. Position it within two metres of a large window in bright indirect light. A dark corner keeps it alive but it sheds lower leaves and stops growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a pot one size larger than the root ball, with real drainage holes. Snug roots are healthier than roots swimming in wet mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and warm climate gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In warm temperate, subtropical and tropical areas it lives outside year round, sheltered from hot sun and wind. In the ground in the far north it can exceed 12m, so keep it clear of paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Fiddle Leaf Fig in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light all year. Midday sun through glass scorches the leaves, and too little light causes leaf drop from the bottom up. Rotate the pot a quarter turn weekly so it grows straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water thoroughly only when the top 3cm to 4cm of mix is dry, then let it drain completely. Never leave the pot in a saucer of water. Overwatering, not underwatering, is what kills most of these plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarmth and feeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is frost tender, so keep it clear of cold draughts and the blast of heating or air conditioning, which browns the leaf edges. Feed monthly from September to March and repot every two to three years in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning, sap and pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the leader to force branching at the height you want, wearing gloves because the milky sap irritates skin. \u003cem\u003eFicus lyrata\u003c\/em\u003e is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so keep it away from animals that nibble houseplants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in eight sizes, from tube and 140mm through 200mm, 250mm, 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots up to 100L. Small sizes are young, single stemmed and the value option if you are happy to grow it on. The 300mm and 400mm plants are the usual indoor feature, and the 500mm and 100L arrive as floor standing specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect two or three weeks of settling, and do not be alarmed if it drops a leaf while it adjusts to your light. 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-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eIndoor plant care basics for Australian homes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eOther plants that perform in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the lower leaves dropping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always light or water. Move it closer to a bright window and let the top few centimetres of mix dry before watering again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, with shelter from wind and hot afternoon sun. It is frost tender, so in cooler southern gardens it stays an indoor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I make it branch rather than grow straight up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring or early summer, cut the growing tip to just above a leaf node at the height you want the canopy to start. It will push two or three shoots below the cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51641960366399,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140102836543,"sku":null,"price":218.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140102738239,"sku":null,"price":248.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140102771007,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140102803775,"sku":null,"price":133.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100273525055,"sku":null,"price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44127711592767,"sku":"QLD","price":353.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":44127711625535,"sku":"QLD","price":726.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":45783655842111,"sku":"QLD","price":1045.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100273492287,"sku":null,"price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Fiddle-Leaf-Fig-Ficus-Lyrata.png?v=1766221890"},{"product_id":"firesticks-euphorbia-euphorbia-tirucalli-firesticks","title":"Firesticks Euphorbia - Euphorbia tirucalli 'Firesticks'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFiresticks (\u003cem\u003eEuphorbia tirucalli\u003c\/em\u003e 'Firesticks') is the succulent that colours up when you treat it hard. Pencil thin stems build into a coral like shrub around 2.5m tall and 1.5m wide, shifting from lime green to hot orange and red through cool weather in full sun. One warning first: the milky sap is caustic and toxic to people and pets.\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 stems carry the display, deepening to orange and red as nights cool, so it looks best when little else does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural year round.\u003c\/strong\u003e Branching pencil stems make an architectural silhouette against a rendered wall, paving or gravel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost no water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and salt tolerant, a genuine set and forget plant for hot, exposed positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays well short of 2.5m in a container, so a balcony or courtyard can hold one for years.\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 specimen against a plain wall or in a gravel bed, where the stem structure reads clearly. Site it away from paths and play areas because of the sap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A wide pot of free draining cactus mix suits it, and the restricted root run intensifies the colour. Skip the saucer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and rock gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance suits exposed coastal blocks, and sharp drainage between rocks gives the dry conditions that bring out the strongest orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Firesticks in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. Shade turns the stems plain green and soft. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi-arid gardens, and takes light frost only. In Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide and cold inland districts, grow it in a pot that can move under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above all. Sandy and gravelly soils are ideal. On clay, mound the planting position 200mm and mix through coarse sand. Wet soil in winter is the one thing that reliably kills it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water only to establish, roughly fortnightly through the first summer, then leave it alone. Feeding is unnecessary, and rich soil produces soft green growth instead of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and safety.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in warm weather to shape. Wear gloves, long sleeves and eye protection every time, because the milky sap burns skin and can cause serious eye injury. Keep it away from children and pets, and wash tools afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree sizes are grown: 300mm pots sold singly, 250mm in packs of three, and 200mm in packs of six. Single 300mm plants are the pick for a feature or a pot. The multi packs suit a gravel bed or a hot wall, where several plants give the massed coral effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStems are brittle and a few may snap in transit, which is cosmetic. Handle the plant by the pot. Colour often arrives muted and deepens over the first cool season in full sun. 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\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents-cacti\"\u003esucculent and cacti range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents-for-hot-climates\"\u003esucculents for hot climates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/15-low-maintenance-plants-that-thrive-in-full-sun\"\u003elow maintenance plants that thrive in full sun\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind companions in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003eplants for balconies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around children and pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The milky sap is caustic and toxic to people, cats and dogs. It irritates skin, is dangerous in the eyes, and causes vomiting if chewed. Plant it out of reach and wear gloves whenever you cut it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get the orange colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun, lean soil and cool nights. A hot dry position with no fertiliser produces far better tones than a well fed plant in part shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive a frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. A hard frost damages the stems and can kill a young plant, so in cold districts keep it potted and move it under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually 1m to 1.5m, short of its 2.5m in open ground. Root restriction keeps it compact and the colour is often better for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140102869311,"sku":null,"price":281.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":44127727354175,"sku":"QLD","price":362.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140102902079,"sku":null,"price":78.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Firesticks-Euphorbia-Euphorbia-tirucalli-Firesticks.heic?v=1742471584"},{"product_id":"fruit-salad-plant-monstera-deliciosa","title":"Fruit Salad Plant - Monstera deliciosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eFruit Salad Plant (\u003cem\u003eMonstera deliciosa\u003c\/em\u003e) earns its place on leaf size alone. Mature leaves are broad, deeply cut and full of holes, and one well grown plant fills a corner the way nothing else in the same pot size can. Given a stake or moss pole it climbs to around 3m and spreads about 2m, and outdoors in a frost free garden it keeps going higher wherever it finds something to hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves that do the work of furniture.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single mature leaf can span half a metre, so three or four of them change the feel of a room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e It forgives a missed watering and accepts a range of light levels without sulking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a warm season with good light it puts out a new leaf every few weeks, each larger than the last.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit that explains the name.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens the fully ripe fruit tastes of pineapple and banana, though indoor plants rarely fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light near a window it never gets baked by. Direct midday sun through glass scorches the leaves; deep shade gives small leaves with no splits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots on balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Under a roof line or pergola it gets the filtered light and shelter it wants, and a container keeps the size in check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e In frost free gardens it grows in the ground under a tree or against a shaded wall, where leaves get far larger than they do inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Monstera deliciosa in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright and indirect is the rule. Young plants carry entire heart shaped leaves, and the famous splits appear only as the plant matures and climbs. Give it a pole and enough light and the splitting follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is frost tender and happy with heat and humidity. In Darwin, Brisbane, Perth and coastal Sydney it grows outdoors all year. In Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Hobart it is an indoor plant brought under cover before the first frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the top three to five centimetres of mix dry, then water thoroughly and empty the saucer. Less water in winter, and a liquid feed every four weeks in spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotting and support.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a free draining premium mix and step up a pot size every two years. Tie the climbing stem to a moss pole as it grows, and wipe the leaves clean every few weeks: dust on a leaf that size cuts the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in six sizes, from tube stock to 400mm. Tubes, the 140mm pack of ten and the 200mm pack of six arrive as young plants with solid, unsplit leaves, which is normal and not a fault. The 250mm pack of three and the 300mm plants usually show the first fenestrations, and 400mm plants arrive with several large split leaves.\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. Give it a fortnight to settle, then expect a new leaf within four to six weeks in warm weather. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse indoor plants for Australian homes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/weeping-fig-ficus-benjamina\"\u003eWeeping Fig, another large indoor feature plant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a bed for outdoor planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does my plant have no holes in the leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is either young or short of light. Splits develop as the plant matures and climbs, so give it a moss pole and more light and the next leaves should come through cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Every part except the fully ripe fruit contains calcium oxalate, which is toxic to pets and irritating to the mouth if chewed. Keep it away from pets and small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot through winter. It is frost tender, so keep it indoors or on a protected verandah once the cold sets in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643704607039,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140103229759,"sku":null,"price":260.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100274737471,"sku":null,"price":1350.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140103196991,"sku":null,"price":241.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140103164223,"sku":null,"price":287.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140103131455,"sku":null,"price":173.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44712457437503,"sku":"QLD","price":574.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Fruit-Salad-Plant-Monstera-deliciosa_9e253a82.jpg?v=1742471625"},{"product_id":"jade-plant-crassula-ovata","title":"Jade Plant - Crassula ovata","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Jade Plant (\u003cem\u003eCrassula ovata\u003c\/em\u003e) is the succulent that forgives almost everything except overwatering. It builds a thick woody trunk and fleshy, glossy leaves, reaching about 1m tall and 0.8m wide over many years, and mature plants carry clusters of small white to pink flowers in the cooler months. Drought tolerant, heat tolerant, salt tolerant and happy in poor soil, it is a long lived plant that often outlasts the pot it came in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt survives being forgotten.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves store water, so a missed fortnight does no harm. More jade plants are killed by kindness than by neglect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA living sculpture.\u003c\/strong\u003e Older plants thicken into a gnarled miniature tree, so a single specimen in a good pot works as a feature on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and hot climate proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and heat tolerant, so it holds up on an exposed balcony or a beach house courtyard where softer plants crisp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Established plants in a sunny position carry small white to pale pink starry flowers when little else is out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to multiply.\u003c\/strong\u003e A leaf or a broken stem laid on dry mix will root, so one plant becomes a row of gifts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the jade plant's natural home. A wide, shallow terracotta pot suits the root system, and terracotta helps the mix dry between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and dry gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted among stone in free draining ground it needs no irrigation once established, which suits a hot bank or a driveway strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt spray does not mark the leaves, so it works on exposed decks, and at around a metre it fills a corner without needing to be cut back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Jade Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to bright light gives compact growth and the red leaf edges that appear when a plant is properly lit. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, and being frost tender it needs a pot under cover in frosty districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is the only real requirement. Use a cactus and succulent mix in containers, and on heavy garden soil plant on a raised mound. Always choose a pot with drainage holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak thoroughly, then wait until the mix is completely dry before watering again. That usually means every two to three weeks in summer and much less in winter. Soft, yellowing, dropping leaves mean too much water, not too little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed, shape and one caution.\u003c\/strong\u003e A weak dose of controlled release fertiliser in early spring is enough for the season, and pinching stem tips encourages branching. Crassula ovata is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so keep it out of reach where there are pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJade plants are supplied in tube, 140mm, 200mm, 300mm and 400mm sizes, with the smaller sizes sold in packs. Tube and 140mm plants are young and single stemmed, and the value option for filling several pots. The 300mm and 400mm plants already carry branching and a woody trunk, so buy those for an instant feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucculents travel well because they carry their own water. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Leave a new plant dry for its first week, 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\/succulents\"\u003eBrowse the full succulent range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eCompare plants for bright indoor positions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/small-courtyard-garden-ideas\"\u003eDesign ideas for courtyards and balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow a jade plant indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided you give it the brightest position in the house, ideally a north or east facing window. It is not a low light plant: in a dim corner the stems stretch and the leaves thin out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves dropping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverwatering is the usual cause, particularly in winter. Let the mix dry out completely between waterings, and do not leave the pot sitting in a saucer of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Jade plant is toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, so keep it somewhere animals cannot reach it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44129451245887,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":31.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100275753279,"sku":null,"price":145.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140103655743,"sku":null,"price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140103688511,"sku":null,"price":252.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100275917119,"sku":null,"price":219.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140103721279,"sku":null,"price":155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100276015423,"sku":null,"price":98.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140103754047,"sku":null,"price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100275818815,"sku":null,"price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100275786047,"sku":null,"price":610.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100275884351,"sku":null,"price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100276080959,"sku":null,"price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Jade-Plant-Crassula-ovata.jpg?v=1741857739"},{"product_id":"baby-boomer-syzygium-syzygium-australe-baby-boomer","title":"Baby Boomer Syzygium - Syzygium australe 'Baby Boomer'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBaby Boomer Syzygium (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium australe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Baby Boomer') is the lilly pilly scaled down to border height: a naturally compact 1.5m by 1.2m with the same glossy leaves, bronze new growth and psyllid resistance as its big screening cousins. It was bred for the jobs the tall forms are too much for, low hedges, pot pairs, balcony privacy and massed drifts, and being a pet friendly native with edible berries, it earns its place in family gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA lilly pilly that stays low.\u003c\/strong\u003e Finishes around 1.5m untrimmed and holds a clipped 1m hedge indefinitely, no fighting a 5m plant into a 1m space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePsyllid resistant.\u003c\/strong\u003e The clean leaf breeding of the modern selections, so no pimpled foliage and no spraying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour with every flush.\u003c\/strong\u003e New growth breaks glossy bronze red over the deep green, especially after each trim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe and edible.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pet friendly, with white summer flowers for the pollinators and magenta berries you can turn into jam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoast and courtyard proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, wind tolerant, humidity tolerant and happy in large pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a dense knee to waist high hedge; a 6m garden edge takes 10 or 11 plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pair in 40cm pots frames a doorway; a row in troughs makes balcony privacy at rail height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drifts fill beds with year round gloss and seasonal colour flushes for very little care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Baby Boomer in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the tightest habit; light part shade is fine. It thrives in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes light frost once established; in colder districts give it a sheltered wall or a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any average garden soil with drainage; it also tolerates the damper spots most hedges resent. Mulch 75mm, clear of stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then it coasts. Feed with a native friendly controlled release fertiliser in spring and late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two or three light trims through the warm months hold any shape from 60cm balls to a 1.2m formal hedge, and every trim buys another bronze flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaby Boomer ships in hedge formats: 140mm packs of 10, 200mm packs of 6 and 250mm packs of 3, plus single 300mm plants, all in stock, with tubes and advanced 45L stock grown to order and shown as backorder (we confirm timing with you first). Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95,. Expect quick establishment and a first coloured flush within 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\"\u003eLilly pilly care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lilly-pillys\"\u003eBrowse the full lilly pilly range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003ePlants safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow low can I keep it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clipped 60cm to 80cm border is comfortable, which is box hedge territory with far more colour. Left alone it domes at about 1.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from Backyard Bliss?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight class. Backyard Bliss is the 2m to 3m screening hedge; Baby Boomer is the under 1.5m border and pot plant. Same clean foliage and psyllid resistance, different jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it fruit at this size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Even low clipped hedges set the small magenta lilly pilly berries after their white summer flowers, edible for you and irresistible to birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it work as balcony privacy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery well. In 40cm to 50cm troughs at 60cm spacing it builds a dense green rail height screen that handles wind, salt and reflected heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44129495417151,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140103983423,"sku":null,"price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140104048959,"sku":null,"price":195.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140104081727,"sku":null,"price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140104016191,"sku":null,"price":105.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100277457215,"sku":null,"price":138.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":50440903786815,"sku":"QLD","price":574.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Baby-Boomer-Syzygium-Syzygium-australe-Baby-Boomer.png?v=1766221976"},{"product_id":"straight-and-narrow-lilly-pilly-straight-and-narrow-syzygium-australe-san01-pbr-intended","title":"Straight and Narrow™ Lilly Pilly - Straight and Narrow™ 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. 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It builds a thick woody trunk and a rounded head of small glossy leaves, reaching about 900mm tall and 800mm wide over several years. Small white to pink flowers appear on mature plants in the cooler months, and it lives on a fraction of the water a normal shrub needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt looks like a tree at 900mm.\u003c\/strong\u003e The thickened trunk and layered branching give it real character in a pot, which is why it is a favourite for informal bonsai.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought is its normal condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fleshy leaves store water, so a fortnight of neglect does nothing. Overwatering is the only reliable way to kill it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat, poor soil and salt are all fine.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles baking courtyards, thin gravelly soil and coastal exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes shaping well.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch a branch and it forks in two, so you can build a canopy over a few seasons. A bright windowsill suits it as well as a rockery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where it belongs. A wide, shallow terracotta pot suits the root system and the weight of the trunk, and terracotta helps the mix dry between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and dry gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted among stone in a hot, well drained bed it needs no irrigation once established. Group three at different sizes rather than spacing them evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne caveat before you buy: \u003cem\u003eCrassula ovata\u003c\/em\u003e is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so this is not the succulent for a floor level pot in a home with pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Dwarf Jade Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun outdoors, or the brightest window indoors. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, and it is frost tender, so cool temperate districts want a pot that can shift under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free draining cactus and succulent mix, or potting mix opened up with coarse sand and gravel. The pot must have a drainage hole. Poor soil is fine; wet soil is fatal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak it, tip out the saucer, then let the mix dry right through: every two to three weeks from spring to autumn, monthly in winter. Feed a half strength liquid fertiliser twice over the warm season and no more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in spring to shape, cutting just above a leaf pair. Leggy growth means too little light rather than too little water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in five sizes: 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and single 300mm and 400mm pots, with the 250mm on backorder at times. The smaller sizes are young plants with no trunk character yet, while the 300mm and 400mm plants already have a thickened base and branching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucculents are among the best travellers we send, and a few dropped leaves are normal. Leave the plant dry for a week after it lands before the first water. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/ripple-jade-plant-unlock-elegance-in-your-space\"\u003eHow to shape and style a jade plant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eBrowse the full succulent range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eMore plants that thrive in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003eBalcony plants that cope with heat and wind\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. Jade plants are toxic to cats and dogs, and chewing the leaves can cause vomiting, drooling and lethargy. Keep it out of reach, and contact a vet if a pet eats any of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery two to three weeks in the warm months, monthly in winter, and only once the mix is dry all the way through. Soft, yellowing or dropping leaves almost always mean too much water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my plant stretching and floppy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough light. Move it to full sun outdoors or the brightest window indoors, then cut the stretched growth back in spring and it will rebranch tighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140105851199,"sku":null,"price":137.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140105818431,"sku":null,"price":295.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140105916735,"sku":null,"price":248.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44194317336895,"sku":"QLD","price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140105883967,"sku":null,"price":544.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100280897855,"sku":null,"price":973.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Dwarf-Jade-Plant-Crassula-ovata-Compacta-Portulacaria-afra_9b59a764.jpg?v=1768454649"},{"product_id":"evergreen-frangipani-plumeria-pudica","title":"Evergreen Frangipani - Plumeria pudica","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvergreen Frangipani (\u003cem\u003ePlumeria pudica\u003c\/em\u003e) gives you the frangipani look without the bare winter sticks. It holds glossy dark green leaves all year, shaped a little like a fiddle, and carries clusters of pure white flowers with a yellow throat almost continuously through the warm months. At about 4m tall and 2.5m wide it stays in scale with a courtyard or a pool surround, where a traditional frangipani would eventually take over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen, so winter is not ugly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ordinary frangipani stands as bare grey stems for months; this one keeps its canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers for most of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it is rarely without white flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast, then it stops.\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick to useful height, then it settles near 4m rather than climbing over the roofline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for pools and the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, heat tolerant and drought tolerant once established, with a canopy that does not shed constantly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little work.\u003c\/strong\u003e No spraying regime, and pruning is optional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the job it does best. It takes reflected heat and chlorinated splash, keeps its leaves through winter so the pool area does not look bare in July, and stays out of the paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant near an entry or against a rendered wall reads as sculpture. Give it 2.5m of width and full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A container 500mm or larger with free draining mix keeps it smaller, flowering just as freely, and lets you move it under cover in a cold snap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Evergreen Frangipani in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. Part shade keeps it alive but cuts flowering noticeably. It is frost tender, so it belongs in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens: Darwin, Cairns, Brisbane, coastal Sydney and coastal Perth are all comfortable. In Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and any frost prone district, pot it and shelter it for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil is non negotiable, because it rots in wet clay. Plant on a raised mound with coarse compost and sand worked through, or a cactus and succulent mix in pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply but let the soil dry between drinks, roughly weekly through the first summer and only in dry spells after. Cut watering right back in winter, and feed in early spring and mid summer with a low nitrogen fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and sap.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pruning is rarely needed; shorten a few stems in late spring for a fuller shape. Cuts release a milky sap that irritates skin and eyes, so wear gloves and rinse your tools. That sap is also why it is a poor choice for a yard where a dog chews everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: 200mm pots in packs of six, single 300mm pots, then 45L and 100L. The 200mm and 300mm plants are young and grow away quickly in a warm summer. The 45L and 100L sizes arrive branched and typically flower in their first season.\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. Plant in spring or early summer if you can; stock arriving in cooler months sits still until the soil warms. 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\/plumeria-pudica-a-guide-to-the-enchanting-white-flower\"\u003eThe complete evergreen frangipani growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/your-ideal-tropical-poolside-plants-for-low-maintenance-bliss\"\u003eChoosing low maintenance poolside plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full tropical plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planning-your-coastal-feature-garden\"\u003ePlanning a coastal feature garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from a normal frangipani?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt keeps its leaves through winter and flowers for far longer, but carries little to no perfume. If scent is the whole point, a traditional deciduous frangipani is the better buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is frost tender. In frost prone gardens grow it in a large pot, keep it dry through winter and move it under an eave when cold nights are forecast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has mine stopped flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually not enough sun, or too much nitrogen from a general fertiliser. Move it into all day sun and switch to a low nitrogen feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100281651519,"sku":null,"price":362.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140106211647,"sku":null,"price":226.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140106244415,"sku":null,"price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100281684287,"sku":null,"price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100281749823,"sku":null,"price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44199087243583,"sku":"QLD","price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100281717055,"sku":null,"price":693.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44489565274431,"sku":"QLD","price":756.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Evergreen-Frangipani-Plumeria-pudica.png?v=1767934651"},{"product_id":"eureka-lemon-tree-citrus-limon-eureka","title":"Eureka Lemon Tree - Citrus limon 'Eureka'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Eureka Lemon (\u003cem\u003eCitrus limon\u003c\/em\u003e 'Eureka') is the lemon most Australian backyards should have. 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A tree in open ground reaches about 4m tall and 3m wide, while grafted dwarf stock holds nearer 2m, which is why so many end up in pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit almost all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e A main winter to spring crop plus scattered fruit the rest of the year, so there is usually a lemon on the tree when you want one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNearly thornless.\u003c\/strong\u003e You can reach into the canopy to pick or prune without gloves and long sleeves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf pollinating.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree is all you need, with no second variety and no waiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e It fruits happily in a container, one of the few genuinely productive plants for a balcony, and the fragrant blossom keeps bees busy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 500mm or larger with a premium mix rated for citrus. 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Remove shoots below the graft, thin crossing branches to open the centre, and shorten whippy growth after the main harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in five sizes: 250mm packs of three, single 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots, and 100L specimens. The 300mm and 400mm sizes suit a garden bed or a large pot, and the 100L trees arrive with a formed head, often with fruit already set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a quiet first season while the roots establish, then a worthwhile crop in year one to two from a 400mm plant. Plants travel upright and 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. 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It gives balcony and courtyard gardeners the whole lemon tree experience, perfumed white blossom, glossy foliage and a steady supply of fruit, in a plant that never needs a backyard. In warm climates it flowers and fruits in overlapping waves for much of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA real lemon harvest from a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sized fruit on a compact plant, enough for the kitchen from a single well fed tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for small spaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 2m it suits balconies, courtyards and narrow beds where a standard lemon would swallow the space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlossom you can smell across the patio.\u003c\/strong\u003e The white flowers carry classic citrus perfume and keep bees and butterflies busy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in most of Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives from the tropics through subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat without effort.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dwarf habit stays naturally compact, needing only a light tidy after fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its natural home. Start in a 40cm to 50cm pot with premium potting mix, in your sunniest spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun, a pot and regular feeding are the whole recipe; the perfume does the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall garden beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e In the ground it makes a productive feature by a path or kitchen door, where picking is easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Lemonicious Lemon in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Six or more hours of sun for real fruit. It handles heat and humidity well and takes light frost only, so in frost prone districts grow it in a pot you can shift under cover for winter, which is exactly what it was bred for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and rich. In pots, premium citrus or all purpose mix; in ground, dig through compost and plant slightly proud on clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus in pots are hungry and thirsty. Water deeply whenever the top few centimetres dry out, daily in summer heat, and feed with a citrus fertiliser in early spring, midsummer and early autumn. Inconsistent water is the usual cause of fruit drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal: remove any shoots from below the graft, tidy after harvest, and thin heavy fruit set on young trees so branches strengthen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemonicious ships in 200mm pots in packs of 6, with 140mm packs of 10 and 250mm packs of 3 grown to order at times and shown as backorder; we confirm timing with you before anything ships. The multi-plant packs suit a productive balcony rail, a run of matched pots or splitting an order with neighbours. Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95,. Young trees usually flower within their first year with you; let the plant size up before carrying a full crop. 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\/lemon-tree-care-guide\"\u003eLemon tree care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lemon-trees\"\u003eBrowse all lemon trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003eCompare the full citrus range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003eMore plants for balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big are the lemons on a dwarf tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull size. Dwarfing affects the tree, not the fruit, so you get normal juicy lemons on a plant a third the size of a standard tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many lemons will I get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature, well fed Lemonicious in a large pot commonly carries dozens of fruit a year in warm climates, often with flowers and fruit on the tree at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves yellowing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn pots it is nearly always hunger or waterlogging. Feed with citrus fertiliser, check the pot drains freely, and new growth should flush green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus foliage and skin oils are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so position the pot out of reach of determined nibblers. The fruit on your bench is not the issue; the plant itself is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":44774546080063,"sku":"QLD","price":529.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44207397863743,"sku":"QLD","price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140106506559,"sku":null,"price":356.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Lemonicious-Lemon-Tree-Citrus-limon-Lemonicious_b3d2122e.png?v=1768454690"},{"product_id":"meyer-lemon-tree-citrus-meyeri","title":"Meyer Lemon Tree - Citrus × meyeri","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Meyer Lemon (\u003cem\u003eCitrus\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003emeyeri\u003c\/em\u003e) is Australia's favourite backyard lemon for good reason: a naturally compact 3m tree that carries thin skinned, sweeter than standard lemons through the cooler months, often flowering and fruiting at the same time. A cross between a lemon and a mandarin, it is the hardiest of the common citrus, cropping happily from Cairns courtyards to frost edged Melbourne gardens, and it thrives in 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\u003eA gentler lemon.\u003c\/strong\u003e Meyer fruit is juicier and less acidic than a Eureka, smooth skinned and gold tinted, brilliant for drinks, dressings and desserts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe hardiest citrus.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles cold snaps that damage other lemons, which is why it is the default choice for southern and inland gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and non invasive.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 3m tall with well behaved roots, safe near paths and easily netted or picked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed blossom, then fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Waves of scented white flowers keep bees busy and the fruit coming for months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot perfect.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a 50cm to 60cm container it becomes a productive feature for a sunny balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a feature tree near the kitchen door, it earns its spot in fruit and fragrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, premium potting mix and regular feeding are the entire recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooler districts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Against a warm north facing wall a Meyer crops where no other lemon will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Meyer Lemon in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Six or more hours of sun. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and cool temperate climates; it takes light frost once established, with young trees appreciating a cover on freezing nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and enriched with compost, or premium citrus mix in pots. Plant slightly proud on clay soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus are hungry: water deeply whenever the topsoil dries, and feed with citrus fertiliser in early spring, midsummer and early autumn. Even moisture prevents fruit drop and skin splitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light only: remove shoots below the graft, dead wood and crossing branches after harvest, and thin heavy crops on young trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeyer lemons are grown to order in tube and 400mm sizes and currently show as backorder: we confirm timing with you before anything is charged or shipped. Tubes are the patient, economical route; 400mm trees arrive close to fruiting age. Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95,. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. Expect first meaningful fruit within one to two seasons from a 400mm tree.\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\/lemon-tree-care-guide\"\u003eLemon tree care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lemon-trees\"\u003eBrowse all lemon trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003eCompare the full citrus range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes a Meyer different from a normal lemon?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParentage. The mandarin in its background makes the fruit sweeter, thinner skinned and less acidic, and the tree smaller and hardier. Purists keep a Eureka for sharpness; households live off the Meyer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMainly through autumn and winter, with flowers and fruit often on the tree together, and scattered fruit almost year round in warm climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my tree dropping small fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome natural shedding of excess fruit is normal. 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The glossy double lobed leaves are the backbone of Thai and Southeast Asian cooking, and one tree keeps a kitchen supplied all year, fresher than anything sold in a packet. It grows to about 3m tall and 2m wide in the ground and stays comfortably smaller in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves on demand.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh kaffir lime leaves lift curries, soups and marinades in a way dried leaves never do, and picking straight from the tree costs nothing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit with a purpose.\u003c\/strong\u003e The knobbly, deeply textured limes carry intense zest that defines authentic curry pastes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance from every part.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crushed leaves, white spring flowers and cut fruit all release that unmistakable citrus perfume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact enough for anywhere warm.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 3m by 2m, and smaller in a container, it fits courtyards and small gardens easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for the garden's pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e The scented flowers feed bees and butterflies 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\u003ePots on balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is one of the best citrus for container life. A large pot by a sunny door puts the leaves within arm's reach of the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its modest frame makes it an easy fit for a productive corner, and it earns its space better than a second lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in warm gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy foliage and sculptural fruit make it handsome enough to plant where it is seen, not hidden down the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Kaffir Lime Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, at least six hours a day. It thrives in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so in cooler climates grow it in a pot against a warm north facing wall and move it under cover when frosts threaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, free draining soil improved with compost. In pots, use a premium citrus or general potting mix, never garden soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the water steady, especially while flowering and fruiting, and mulch to hold moisture, keeping mulch off the trunk. Feed little and often through the warm months with a citrus fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvesting leaves is most of the pruning it needs. Beyond that, shape lightly in late winter and remove any shoots from below the graft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Kaffir Lime in 250mm pots as a pack of 3, and as single 300mm, 400mm and 500mm trees. The 300mm size is an established young tree ready to pick from lightly; the 400mm and 500mm trees carry real structure and reach harvest scale sooner. All are hardened, garden ready stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a brief sulk after transport, which is normal for citrus, then steady new growth in warm weather. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every tree 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\/growing-citrus-trees-in-your-aussie-backyard\"\u003eGrowing citrus trees in your Australian backyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003eBrowse our full citrus range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eExplore all fruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tahitian-lime-tree-citrus-latifolia-tahitian\"\u003eTahitian Lime, the juicing companion to plant beside it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need two trees to get fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Like other citrus it is self fertile, so a single tree flowers and fruits on its own. 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Grafted trees grow to about 3.5m tall and 3m wide in the ground, comfortably less in a pot, and of all the limes it is the most reliable performer in cooler coastal gardens. Scented white blossom is followed by smooth green fruit through the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeedless fruit, barely a thorn.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fruit is juicy and seed free, and mature wood carries few if any thorns, just the odd small one on vigorous young shoots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrafted for early cropping.\u003c\/strong\u003e You are not waiting on a seedling. Grafted trees settle quickly and usually offer their first useful fruit within two to three seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a container 500mm or wider it stays a compact balcony or courtyard tree you can move to follow the sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe lime for milder coasts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where other limes sulk in cooler coastal gardens, this one keeps cropping, and it takes heat and humidity in its stride as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the citrus for a sunny balcony or courtyard. Give it a pot at least 500mm wide, premium mix and the sunniest spot you have, and remember potted trees need more water and feed than the same tree in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 3.5m by 3m it fits a suburban backyard without dominating it. Plant it within reach of the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Persian Lime in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, the more the better. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. Established trees tolerate light frost only, so protect young plants through their first winters, and in frost prone districts keep it potted and move it under cover when hard frosts threaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage first. Work compost through the bed, sit the tree slightly proud of the surrounding level on clay, and mulch generously while keeping mulch clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Limes fruit best with steady moisture. Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in dry spells. Feed with a complete citrus fertiliser in late winter and again in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light work. Shape after the main harvest, remove dead or crossing wood, and rub off any shoots from below the graft as soon as you see them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Persian Lime in six sizes: 200mm pots in a pack of six, 250mm pots in a pack of three, single trees in 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots, and advanced 100L stock. The packs suit planting in numbers; the larger sizes are old enough to carry flower or fruit in season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees travel potted and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet fortnight while roots settle, then fresh growth in warm weather, 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\u003eFollow our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lemon-tree-care-guide\"\u003elemon tree care guide\u003c\/a\u003e for feeding and care advice that applies to all backyard citrus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lime-trees\"\u003elime tree collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003ecitrus tree range\u003c\/a\u003e for lemons, oranges and companions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan the backyard orchard with \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003efruit trees for every season\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it fruits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause these are grafted trees, most gardeners pick their first useful crop within two to three seasons of planting. Remove some fruit in the first year so the tree puts its energy into roots and frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is one of the best citrus for containers. Use a pot at least 500mm wide with free draining mix, water and feed more often than in the ground, and expect a tree around 2m rather than 3.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much frost will it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost once established, and young trees should be protected everywhere. In districts with regular hard frosts, grow it in a pot and shelter it through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100283519295,"sku":null,"price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44207694872895,"sku":"QLD","price":426.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140106768703,"sku":null,"price":392.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44774534938943,"sku":"QLD","price":255.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100283715903,"sku":null,"price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140106735935,"sku":null,"price":627.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140106834239,"sku":null,"price":478.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100283552063,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100284010815,"sku":null,"price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100284076351,"sku":null,"price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100283978047,"sku":null,"price":973.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140106801471,"sku":null,"price":1203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L","offer_id":55100284043583,"sku":null,"price":1911.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100283912511,"sku":null,"price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100283748671,"sku":null,"price":7700.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"285L","offer_id":55100284109119,"sku":null,"price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100283781439,"sku":null,"price":7562.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100283814207,"sku":null,"price":14437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100283846975,"sku":null,"price":13750.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Persian-Lime-Tree-Citrus-latifolia.jpg?v=1741857823"},{"product_id":"washington-navel-orange-tree-citrus-sinensis","title":"Washington Navel Orange Tree - Citrus sinensis","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Washington Navel (\u003cem\u003eCitrus sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Washington Navel') is the orange most Australian backyards should have. It is the classic sweet, seedless, easy peeling winter orange, on a grafted tree that settles at around 3m to 4m tall and 3m wide, or considerably smaller in a pot. Spring brings heavily perfumed white blossom, and the fruit then hangs on the tree through winter, so you pick as you need rather than all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeedless and easy to peel.\u003c\/strong\u003e The reason this variety has outlasted every fashion in citrus. Fruit that children will actually eat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit through winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripening from mid winter into early spring, when little else in the garden is producing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent worth planting for.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spring blossom carries across a courtyard and brings in bees while it lasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon invasive roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe near a path, a paved courtyard or a boundary without worrying about lifting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely happy in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e A grafted navel in a large container is one of the best balcony fruit trees available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a 500mm or larger pot with a quality potting mix. Expect a tree of about 2m that still fruits well, provided you water and feed consistently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHome orchards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow 4m between citrus trees so each keeps its own light and airflow. Good airflow is the cheapest pest control you will ever apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing a Washington Navel orange in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, six to eight hours a day, with shelter from strong wind. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi arid gardens, which covers most of coastal Australia along with the Riverland, Sunraysia, Perth and Adelaide. It takes light frost only, so in cool temperate and frost prone inland districts grow it in a pot against a north facing wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and slightly acidic, because citrus will not tolerate wet feet. On clay, plant on a raised mound at least 300mm high, and keep mulch 100mm clear of the trunk. Collar rot is the most common way a home citrus tree is lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water twice a week through summer, more in a heatwave, and never let it dry out while fruit is swelling. Citrus are hungry: apply a dedicated citrus fertiliser in late winter and again in late summer, plus trace elements if leaves yellow between the veins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Remove anything shooting from below the graft union, take out dead or crossing wood, and lift the skirt clear of the mulch. Prune after harvest, not before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 200mm packs of six, 250mm packs of three, single 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots, and advanced 45L and 100L trees. Every plant is grafted onto citrus rootstock, so it comes true to type and fruits far sooner than a seedling would. Smaller sizes usually crop in two to three seasons, while the 45L and 100L trees are often bearing already.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. A little leaf drop in transit is normal. Water it in well, keep it out of wind for a fortnight, and it will push new growth. 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\/citrus-trees\"\u003eCompare lemon, lime, mandarin and orange trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full fruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003eGetting soil and drainage right before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen will it start fruiting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 300mm tree usually gives a first real crop in its second or third season in the ground. 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It settles at about 3m tall and 2m wide in the ground and holds happily at half that in a large pot. The small golden fruit is eaten whole, skin and all: the rind is sweet, the flesh is sharp, and the two together are the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit you eat off the tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e No peeling and no juicing. What does not get eaten fresh makes excellent marmalade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely pot sized.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3m by 2m in open ground it is small for a citrus, and a container holds it lower again without a fight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScented flowers before the fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e White blossom with the classic citrus perfume, strong enough to notice from a few metres on a warm evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe toughest of the citrus.\u003c\/strong\u003e More cold tolerant than lemons or limes, comfortable in heat and humidity, and with non-invasive roots that suit a courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The use it is best known for. A pot 500mm or wider with real drainage will carry a productive tree for years, and the restricted root run keeps it compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen, glossy and neat enough to sit beside a seating area, with flowers in spring and fruit hanging on for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in a small garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree by a doorway earns its space three times over: foliage all year, scent in spring, and colour through the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Kumquat in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, and the more of it the better for fruit. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens and takes heat and humidity in its stride. It handles light frost only, so in hard frosting districts keep it in a pot you can move under cover, and protect young trees for their first few winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is not negotiable, because citrus roots rot in wet ground. Mound the planting position on clay and improve the backfill with compost. In pots use a quality citrus mix rather than garden soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, regular watering while fruit is swelling, easing back in cool weather but never letting a potted tree dry right out. Feed a citrus fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer. Yellowing between green veins usually means hungry rather than sick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Take out dead or crossing wood after harvest, shorten any stem that spoils the shape, and remove shoots appearing below the graft as soon as you see them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in two sizes: tube stock, and 250mm plants sold in packs of three. Tube stock is inexpensive and the right buy if you can grow the tree on for a few years before a real crop. The 250mm plants are established and much closer to fruiting. Both sizes are currently on backorder, so check timing at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus travel well but dislike sitting in the dark, so unpack yours the day it lands. A few dropped leaves after transit is normal. Expect about a month before new growth. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95. 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It builds character slowly, reaching about 5m tall and 4m wide in most Australian gardens over 15 years or so, and its fibrous, non-invasive roots let it sit comfortably beside paths, courtyards and even in 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\u003eAutumn colour worth planning a garden around.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine, hand shaped leaves shift through scarlet, orange and gold before they drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculpture in every season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh spring foliage, a green summer canopy and an elegant bare winter silhouette: no off season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive and fibrous, safe near paving, pipes and pool surrounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese maples are pet friendly, so fallen autumn leaves are a raking job, not a vet visit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in a pot for years.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow, refined growth makes it one of the best feature trees for containers.\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 Give it the position the garden is composed around: beside a deck, framing a window view, or rising from a bed of groundcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a wide container of 500mm or more it stays smaller for years, bringing real seasonal change to a balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 5m by 4m at full maturity suits suburban blocks where most shade trees outgrow their welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Japanese Maple in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A tree for cool temperate and warm temperate gardens, where it is fully frost hardy. Give it dappled light or morning sun with afternoon shade, sheltered from the hot, drying winds that scorch the fine leaves. It is not suited to the subtropics or tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained, slightly acidic soil enriched with compost. Mulch 75mm deep to the drip line to keep the shallow roots cool, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent moisture matters more than volume: deep soak weekly through the first two summers and never let a potted tree dry right out. Feed lightly with a slow release fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Barely any. Remove dead or crossing branches in winter while the structure is visible. The natural form is the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow Japanese Maple in a wide range of sizes: tube stock (currently on backorder), 140mm pots in packs of 10, 200mm pots in packs of 6, 250mm pots in packs of 3, and single trees in 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots through to advanced specimens from 45L to 500L. The 300mm to 500mm sizes are shapely young trees and the usual starting point, while advanced stock arrives with years of structure built. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Deciduous trees delivered in winter arrive bare, and roughly 30cm of growth a year is normal once established.\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\/essential-japanese-maple-care-guide-for-australian-gardens\"\u003eThe essential Japanese maple care guide for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eMore plants with true autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sango-kaku-japanese-maple-acer-palmatum-sango-kaku\"\u003eSee Sango Kaku, the coral bark Japanese maple\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-cool-climates\"\u003eBrowse plants for cool climate gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Brisbane or on the subtropical coast?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not recommend it there. Humid heat scorches the foliage and mild winters mute the autumn colour. From Sydney south, and in the highlands, it excels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly, which is part of its value. Expect roughly 30cm a year in good conditions, reaching about 5m over 15 years. Buying an advanced size is the honest shortcut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for many years. Use a wide pot from 500mm, quality mix, reliable summer water and a root prune every three to four years. Potted trees stay conveniently smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did the leaf tips burn in summer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot afternoon sun or dry wind, usually with a dry root zone. Move a potted tree to afternoon shade, improve mulch and watering in the garden. 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It grows to about 3m tall and only 1.5m wide, with broad glossy leaves in a loose crown on slender canes. Cream flower sprays are followed by heavy trusses of red berries that birds strip through late summer.\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 3m by 1.5m it lifts a bed only a metre and a half deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Australian native that suits shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in the rainforest understorey of eastern Australia, so filtered light is where it performs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed berries the birds work over.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pendulous fruit trusses hold long after the cream flowers finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLittle maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning schedule, no spraying, and drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt multiplies.\u003c\/strong\u003e Established plants send up new canes from the base, so one plant thickens into a clump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting under trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart. The crowns overlap into a continuous layer of foliage at head height while the canes stay visible below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens, entries and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single clump beside an entry gives a tropical outline, and the narrow footprint fits a side passage or a bed against a fence where a 3m shrub would be too wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider suits it, and container growing holds it closer to 2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Broad Leaved Palm Lily in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to full shade, with morning sun at most. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes light frost only, so cold inland and frosty southern gardens need a sheltered position or a pot that can move under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, free draining soil with plenty of organic matter. Work compost through the bed and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the canes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in dry spells. Drought tolerant with age, but better for a drink. Feed a slow release native fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none. Remove spent flower and berry stems, and cut older canes to the base if a clump gets top heavy; new shoots come from below the cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree sizes are grown: 140mm packs of ten and 200mm packs of six for an understorey drift, and single 300mm plants for a feature. The packs arrive as single stemmed young plants around knee height and take two to three seasons to build a crown; a 300mm plant already carries a proper head of leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe broad leaves can crease in transit and a few of the oldest may yellow and drop in the first fortnight. Both are normal, and new growth follows within four to six weeks in warm weather. 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=\"\/collections\/cordylines\"\u003eBrowse the full cordyline range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eMore Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants suited to partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-bird-attracting-native-plants-for-australian-gardens\"\u003eBird attracting native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will grow, but it will not look good. 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A controlled release fertiliser in early spring is all it asks for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut any stem back to the height you want in spring, and wipe the leaves a few times a year so dust does not dull the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in several sizes, from 125mm and 200mm through 250mm and 300mm pots up to 45L. The smaller sizes come in multi packs of three, six or ten, which suits a row of pots or a mass planting. The 300mm and 45L plants arrive tall and multi stemmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet few weeks while it settles, then new growth from the crown in warm weather. 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It tolerates less, but the cream striping washes out and the stems stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually dry air, or salts building up in the mix from tap water and fertiliser. Flush the pot with plain water every few months and trim the tips with scissors, following the leaf shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outdoors in a cooler southern garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in a pot that comes under cover for winter. 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It grows to about 1m tall and 60cm across, with stiff upright leaves banded in grey, cream and deep green that store enough water to ride out weeks without a drink. \u003cem\u003eSansevieria\u003c\/em\u003e species, now \u003cem\u003eDracaena trifasciata\u003c\/em\u003e, is African, so heat and dry air barely register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt survives real neglect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water every two to four weeks in the warm months, less over winter. Forgetting is fine. Overwatering is not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt copes with low light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hallways, bathrooms and windowless offices all work, though growth is faster in bright indirect light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe shape is upright and architectural.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1m tall and 60cm wide it fills a vertical space without crowding a room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe variegated foliage carries the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers are insignificant, and it is happiest left root bound in one pot for three or four years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndoors is where most snake plants end up, and it is the use they suit best: apartments, rentals, offices, bathrooms and dim hallways anywhere in the country. Inside, your climate stops mattering, which counts with a plant this frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutdoors it needs a frost free garden: tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, arid or semi-arid. Use it as a feature clump or mass planting set about 500mm apart, or pot it for a balcony and shift it under cover in cooler southern gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne caveat: the leaves are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so keep it off floor level in a home with pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing snake plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light gives the best growth and strongest variegation. Low light is tolerated. Avoid hot sun through glass, which bleaches the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free draining cactus and succulent mix, or potting mix opened up with coarse sand. The pot needs a drainage hole. Poor soil is fine, wet soil is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak it, tip out the saucer, then let the mix dry right through: every two to four weeks from spring to autumn, every five to six in winter. If a finger finds damp, wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Half strength liquid fertiliser twice over spring and summer is all it asks. Cut damaged leaves back at the base, since a leaf trimmed partway never regrows its tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants come as tube stock or established in 200mm pots, sold in packs of six. Tube stock is young, usually a few leaves, and fills a 200mm pot within a season or two. The 200mm plants can go straight into a decorative pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew plants travel better than a snake plant. Thick leaves hold their own moisture, so they arrive in good order. Leave yours somewhere bright and indirect for a week before the first water, and expect a month of stillness before new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered 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\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e covers the watering and light mistakes behind most indoor failures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-low-light-plants-for-home\"\u003eBest low light plants for the home\u003c\/a\u003e, for rooms with very little natural light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plants range\u003c\/a\u003e for companions on the same schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003epot or planter\u003c\/a\u003e that drains properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The leaves contain saponins, toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, and chewing brings on drooling, vomiting and mouth irritation. Rarely serious, but keep the plant off the floor if your pet chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know when to water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly once the mix is dry all the way through, roughly every two to four weeks in the warmer months. Soft yellow leaves at the base mean the opposite problem, so ease off and check the drainage hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really purify the air?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt absorbs small amounts of some airborne compounds in laboratory conditions, but the effect in a normal room is very small. Buy it for the foliage and toughness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":48388874600767,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100290335039,"sku":null,"price":196.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100290400575,"sku":null,"price":453.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140109521215,"sku":null,"price":379.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100290433343,"sku":null,"price":260.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Snake-Plant-Sansevieria-spp_f9cc68b0.jpg?v=1766222083"},{"product_id":"slender-weavers-bamboo-bambusa-textilis-gracilis","title":"Slender Weavers Bamboo - Bambusa textilis 'Gracilis'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSlender Weavers bamboo (\u003cem\u003eBambusa textilis\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003egracilis\u003c\/em\u003e) is what to plant when you need height quickly and have almost no width to give it. Canes reach about 8m while the clump holds to 1m or 2m across, because this is a clumping bamboo rather than a running one. Planted 1m apart it closes into a tall moving screen within two to three seasons, which is faster than any tree will manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight without the footprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 8m of screen from a base barely wider than a wheelie bin, so it solves the narrow side boundary that defeats most screens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt clumps, it does not run.\u003c\/strong\u003e The roots stay in a tight crown and expand slowly outward. No underground shoots surfacing in the neighbouring lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast once it takes.\u003c\/strong\u003e New canes come up at close to full thickness and shoot to height in a single season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for exposure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind tolerant, heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and drought tolerant once established.\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.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row along a fence line or between two houses. A 600mm wide bed is enough soil for it, which is the whole reason people choose it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourtyards, balconies and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows well in a container 600mm across and deep, though a potted clump stays shorter and needs water far more often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canes bend and the foliage filters rather than blocks, so gusts lose their force instead of eddying over the top of a solid fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Slender Weavers bamboo in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest, most upright growth, and part shade is fine with a looser habit. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens want a warm sheltered aspect or a hardier screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable soil with drainage. Dig compost through the row before planting and mulch 75mm deep. Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, because a bamboo that dries out while establishing drops leaves and stalls. After the second year it handles dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bamboo is a grass and it feeds like one. A nitrogen rich or complete fertiliser in early spring and again in mid summer is what drives the tall new canes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut old or leaning canes out at ground level each spring. You can shorten canes to hold height, but the cut shows, so trim just above a node. Strip the lower branches for a clean legged look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in five sizes: 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, 300mm, 400mm and 45L. The multi packs are the sensible buy for a run of fence, since spacing is 1m and a long boundary needs numbers. The 400mm and 45L plants arrive as established clumps with several canes and useful height.\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 some leaf drop after transport, then new canes from the base in the first warm growing season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bamboo\"\u003eBrowse the full clumping bamboo range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it spread into my neighbour's yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Clumping bamboo puts up new canes at the edge of the existing crown, so the base widens by centimetres a year, not metres. It has none of the underground runners that give bamboo its bad name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart for a solid screen. Stretch to 1.5m if you want the canes to read as separate clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it shorter than 8m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Top the canes at the height you want and trim the regrowth once or twice a year. Most home screens are held between 4m and 5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140109717823,"sku":null,"price":710.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140109750591,"sku":null,"price":522.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44762723156287,"sku":"QLD","price":297.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100291940671,"sku":null,"price":378.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140109783359,"sku":null,"price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100291973439,"sku":null,"price":1008.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44762723189055,"sku":"QLD","price":478.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100292038975,"sku":null,"price":990.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100291875135,"sku":null,"price":1100.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Slender-Weavers-Bamboo-Bambusa-textilis-Gracilis.png?v=1742471977"},{"product_id":"bamboo-palm-tree-chamaedorea-seifrizii","title":"Bamboo Palm Tree - Chamaedorea seifrizii","description":"\u003cp\u003eBamboo Palm (\u003cem\u003eChamaedorea seifrizii\u003c\/em\u003e) is the palm to reach for when you need soft green screening in shade, indoors or out. It grows as a clump of slender, bamboo like canes to about 3m tall and 1.5m wide, each cane carrying feathery deep green fronds from top to bottom. It is listed as non toxic to cats and dogs, one of the safest ways to green a home or courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Chamaedorea palms are non toxic to cats and dogs, so a curious chewer is an annoyance rather than an emergency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA screen that works in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most screening plants demand sun. This one builds a soft green wall in bright shade, even under a patio roof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlim, clumping habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canes rise in a tight cluster about 1.5m wide, so it screens without swallowing a narrow bed or balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable in Australian conditions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat and humidity barely mark it, so it stays fresh through northern summers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No spraying, no shaping. Remove a spent frond occasionally and it carries on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the most reliable indoor palms in the country. Bright, indirect light near a window keeps it furnishing a corner from floor to head height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots on balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot in a shaded spot suits it perfectly, and potted plants shift under cover where winters turn cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy in frost free gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a dense clumping screen along a fence or around an outdoor room; the clumps knit together while each keeps its full skirt of fronds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bamboo Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors, dappled or open shade outdoors; hot direct sun scorches the fronds. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate climates and is frost tender, so cooler zones should keep it potted and under cover through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining potting mix in containers, or garden soil opened up with compost. The roots will not tolerate sitting in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix evenly moist in the warm months, letting the top few centimetres dry between waterings indoors, and ease right off in winter. Feed with a controlled release fertiliser in spring and midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent fronds at the base. If an old cane loses condition, cut it out at ground level and new canes replace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Bamboo Palm in 125mm pots in packs of 10, 200mm pots in packs of 6, 250mm pots in packs of 3, and as single established plants in 300mm and 400mm pots. The packs are the economical route to a screen, while the singles bring useful height on day one. A few bruised fronds in transit are normal and soon grow out; give a new plant a fortnight to settle.\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-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003eMore pet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cascade-palm-chamaedorea-atrovirens\"\u003eCompare the Cascade Palm for deeper shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Chamaedorea species are listed as non toxic to cats and dogs, which is why this palm appears on most pet safe plant lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart. The clumps fill the gaps within a few seasons, giving a soft screen at head height and rising to about 3m in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the frond tips turning brown indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually dry air, inconsistent watering or salts from tap water. Water deeply until it drains, empty the saucer, and trim the browned tips with scissors. The palm recovers quickly once the routine is steady.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live outside in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in a pot that comes under cover for winter. It is frost tender, so in cool climates treat it as an indoor or patio plant rather than a garden shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"125mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":51625033859391,"sku":"QLD","price":348.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100292202815,"sku":null,"price":197.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100292137279,"sku":null,"price":278.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":49546463609151,"sku":"QLD","price":365.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":45783507927359,"sku":"QLD","price":304.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":50441008808255,"sku":"QLD","price":280.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44228746772799,"sku":"QLD","price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100292104511,"sku":null,"price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100292170047,"sku":null,"price":715.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Bamboo-Palm-Tree-Chamaedorea-seifrizii.png?v=1766222088"},{"product_id":"assorted-anthurium-anthurium-spp","title":"Assorted Anthurium - Anthurium spp.","description":"\u003cp\u003eAssorted Anthurium (\u003cem\u003eAnthurium\u003c\/em\u003e spp.) flowers for months rather than days, holding waxy red and pink blooms above deep glossy foliage. Plants reach about 60cm tall and 50cm across, which suits a side table, a bathroom shelf or a shaded balcony corner. Colours are supplied as a mix, so you are buying the look rather than choosing a shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers that last.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each waxy spathe holds for six to eight weeks, and a healthy plant produces them in succession for most of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for indoor light.\u003c\/strong\u003e It evolved on a rainforest floor, so the bright indirect light of a normal room suits it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity is an advantage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bathrooms, kitchens and humid coastal homes suit it better than they suit most flowering plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and slow growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 60cm by 50cm it holds its shape for years without taking over a shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance once you learn its watering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top few centimetres dry out and feed lightly in the warm months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, anywhere in the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the main use and the one it does best: inside a house your climate stops mattering, which is the point with a plant this frost tender. Give it bright indirect light, out of direct sun through glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it can live outdoors year round in a sheltered shaded spot. A 250mm to 300mm pot with drainage suits a mature plant, and groups of three read better than singles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing anthurium in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors, or dappled shade outdoors, since direct sun scorches the leaves within days. Outdoors it needs a genuinely frost free tropical or subtropical garden. Anywhere colder, treat it as an indoor plant that summers on a shaded verandah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a chunky, free draining mix: orchid bark, or potting mix opened up with perlite and composted bark. Dense wet mix is the most common cause of failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top 3cm to 5cm of mix is dry, then drain the saucer fully, usually weekly in summer and fortnightly in winter. Feed at half strength every three to four weeks through spring and summer only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little to do. Cut spent flower stems and yellowing leaves back at the base with clean secateurs, and wipe dust off the leaves occasionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnthuriums here are supplied in packs: 100mm pots in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, and 250mm in packs of three. The 100mm size is young and often not yet in flower, and it is the value option if you want numbers. The 200mm and 250mm plants arrive established and generally carry buds or open blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColours are a mixed selection, so specific shades cannot be requested. Plants travel boxed and upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a fortnight of adjustment indoors, sometimes with one older leaf yellowing, before the plant settles. 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-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-plant-tips-for-beginners\"\u003eIndoor plant tips for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eBrowse indoor flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eShop the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The sap and foliage contain calcium oxalate crystals that cause drooling, mouth irritation and vomiting if chewed. It is rarely serious, but keep the plant off floor level if your pet chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I choose the flower colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. These are supplied as an assorted mix, mostly reds and pinks, and the selection varies with what is in flower at the time. If you need one consistent colour, order a single pack rather than several.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverwatering is the usual answer, particularly in winter when growth slows. Let the top few centimetres of mix dry before watering again and make sure the pot drains freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":50439027392831,"sku":"QLD","price":239.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100293284159,"sku":null,"price":5517.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100293316927,"sku":null,"price":225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44760699961663,"sku":"QLD","price":221.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":50439027425599,"sku":"QLD","price":299.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Assorted-Anthurium-Anthurium-spp_209d9aa4.jpg?v=1768454804"},{"product_id":"florida-gardenia-gardenia-augusta-florida","title":"Florida Gardenia - Gardenia augusta 'Florida'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlorida Gardenia (\u003cem\u003eGardenia augusta\u003c\/em\u003e 'Florida') is the classic perfumed gardenia, the one most Australians picture when they think of the plant. It forms a rounded evergreen shrub about 1.2m tall and wide, covered in thick glossy leaves, and from late spring into autumn it carries heavy white double flowers that scent a whole courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe perfume is the point.\u003c\/strong\u003e One open flower carries across a courtyard, and a mature plant beside a doorway scents the area on a warm evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long flowering run.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not a single burst. It flushes repeatedly from late spring through to autumn, heaviest in early summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally neat.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows into a rounded shape on its own, so it holds form between trims rather than sprawling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy foliage all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep green and thick, so the shrub still looks deliberate through winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight sized for real gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.2m by 1.2m it fits a courtyard bed, a large pot or a low hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow fragrant hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row for a solid band around a metre high, along a path, a driveway edge or a courtyard boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot lets you control the acidic, free draining mix gardenias want. Use at least a 400mm container and expect to water and feed more often than in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Position it where people walk past, not at the back of a bed where the scent is wasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Florida Gardenia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun with afternoon shade suits it best. Full sun works in cooler and coastal gardens, while in hot inland areas the leaves bleach without afternoon protection. It tolerates light frost only, so in Canberra, the tablelands and Tasmania grow it in a pot that can move to shelter for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where gardenias are won or lost. They need acidic, free draining soil rich in organic matter. On alkaline ground the leaves yellow between the veins and the plant stalls. Work compost through the bed first, and use an azalea and camellia mix in pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Even, consistent moisture. Deep soak two or three times a week through summer, and never let a potted plant wilt, because bud drop follows within days. Feed with a gardenia, azalea and camellia fertiliser in early spring and after the first flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and safety.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim back by about a third once the main flush finishes in late summer, which builds the growth carrying next season's buds. Gardenias are considered mildly toxic to cats and dogs, so site them out of reach of an animal that chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown in tubes, 140mm, 200mm and 250mm packs, and 300mm and 400mm pots. Tubes and 140mm plants are the economical way to fill a long hedge line, since you need one every 60cm. The 250mm and 300mm sizes suit a pot, and 400mm plants often arrive already carrying buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not panic if a few buds drop in the fortnight after planting. Gardenias react that way to any change in light, water or temperature. New growth appears within four to six weeks in warm weather. 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=\"\/collections\/gardenias\"\u003eCompare the full gardenia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eBrowse other fragrant plants for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003ePots suited to courtyard shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are my gardenia leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always a nutrient issue tied to soil pH. Gardenias need acidic soil to take up iron and magnesium, so feed with an acid loving plant food and apply iron chelate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did the buds drop before opening?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBud drop is a stress response, usually to drying out, a cold snap or a move. Keep moisture even and it will set buds again on the next flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well for long. It needs more light and air movement than a room provides. 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A twining evergreen that reaches about 5m with support and spreads 3m wide, it knits through wire, mesh or lattice into a dense green screen within a couple of seasons. From late winter the whole plant is covered in deep pink buds that open to white starry flowers, and on a still evening the scent carries right across a garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine speed.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the fastest climbers we sell, able to clothe a fence panel in its first full season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeeks of perfume.\u003c\/strong\u003e The late winter flush is heavy, and the fragrance is strong enough to scent a whole courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo colours at once.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rose pink buds open beside white stars, so the display reads pink and white at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant and untroubled by heat or humidity, it performs from the subtropics down to cool temperate gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds early pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies work the flowers at a time of year when little else is open.\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 Give it wires, mesh or lattice to twine through, and plant 1.5m apart along the fence for full coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a large pot with a frame it makes a fragrant privacy panel for a small outdoor space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trained over an arch or pergola post it stays a manageable feature if trimmed after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Jasmine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade, with the heaviest flowering in sun. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean climates, and established plants shrug off frost. It is not a plant for the wet tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable garden soil with drainage suits it. Dig compost through the bed before planting and mulch to 75mm, kept clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once or twice a week through the first summer, then taper off; established plants are drought tolerant. A light feed in spring is plenty, because overfed plants make leaves instead of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e The job that matters. Prune hard straight after flowering, then trim regrowth two or three times through the warm months, keeping it on its frame, out of trees and clear of bushland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Pink Jasmine as tube stock, as 140mm pots in packs of 10, as 200mm pots in packs of 6, and as established 300mm plants already winding up their support. Tubes are small but move quickly; the packs suit a long fence run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel well and settle fast, with new twining shoots usually showing within 3 to 4 weeks in warm weather. Orders 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\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse the full climbing plants range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eMore fragrant plants for scent through the year\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/star-jasmine-trachelospermum-jasminoides\"\u003eStar Jasmine, a slower and tidier alternative\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast will it cover a fence?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted in spring at 1.5m spacing with something to twine through, expect real coverage in the first growing season and a dense screen by the end of the second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it damage my fence or walls?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It climbs by twining stems rather than sticky pads or invasive aerial roots, so it cannot grip masonry on its own. It simply needs wires, mesh or lattice to wrap around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I stop it taking over?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne hard prune straight after flowering, then two or three light trims through summer. Never let runners reach trees or shrubs, and keep stems off the soil, where they can take root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it frost hardy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, established plants handle frost in cool temperate gardens. 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It grows to about 1.8m tall and 1.5m wide, making it the pick for a taller fragrant hedge or a feature shrub by a door or window, anywhere the scent can ambush people on warm evenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe biggest blooms in the family.\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual flowers reach hand size, opening pure white and ageing to cream through the warm months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThat perfume.\u003c\/strong\u003e One shrub in flower scents a whole courtyard; three along a path is an event.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA hedge with presence.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.8m it screens a fence line or frames a garden room while staying comfortably below privacy hedge scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The lacquered evergreen foliage looks groomed even out of flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrives in warm humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where many exotics sulk in sticky summers, gardenias hit their stride.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a solid perfumed hedge; a 5m run takes 5 or 6 plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Beside the front door, under a bedroom window, at the outdoor table: put it where the scent works for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 40cm to 50cm pot suits it for years and lets balcony gardeners in on the perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Magnifica Gardenia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun with light afternoon protection is ideal; full sun is fine on the coast with mulch and water. It thrives in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and takes light frost only, so inland cold calls for a warm wall or a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic, rich and well drained. Work compost through before planting, mulch 75mm deep, and never dig around the shallow roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep moisture even through the warm months; stressed gardenias drop buds. Feed with an azalea and gardenia fertiliser in early spring and again in midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly shape after the main flush finishes in late summer to early autumn. Little and often beats hard cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnifica ships in everything from $10.95 tubes and 140mm packs of 10 (the budget route to a full hedge) through 200mm packs of 6 and single 300mm shrubs, up to advanced 45L plants, grown to order at times and shown as backorder, which arrive as an instant flowering feature. Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95,. Warm season deliveries often arrive in bud. 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\/gardenias\"\u003eBrowse the full gardenia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eMore fragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves going yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually magnesium or iron hunger, common in gardenias, especially in pots and alkaline soils. A dose of Epsom salts or iron chelate greens the new growth within weeks, and regular acid feeding prevents it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do the buds drop before opening?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoisture swings while buds form. Mulch well and water evenly, particularly in pots, and bud drop largely stops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is Magnifica different from Florida?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize, in both plant and flower. Florida sits near 1.2m with mid sized blooms; Magnifica reaches about 1.8m with noticeably larger flowers, so it suits taller hedges and bigger walls of scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Gardenias are toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, so site it away from pets that chew plants, or choose from our pet safe range instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51641980584255,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140112470335,"sku":null,"price":190.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140112437567,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100298297663,"sku":null,"price":753.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44341853913407,"sku":"QLD","price":120.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100298330431,"sku":null,"price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":51632704127295,"sku":"QLD","price":263.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100298363199,"sku":null,"price":3135.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Magnifica-Gardenia-Gardenia-augusta-Magnifica.png?v=1766222168"},{"product_id":"stricta-cordyline-cordyline-stricta","title":"Stricta Cordyline - Cordyline stricta","description":"\u003cp\u003eStricta Cordyline (\u003cem\u003eCordyline stricta\u003c\/em\u003e) is the screen for a space too narrow for anything else. Slim upright canes carry dark green strappy leaves to about 3m tall while the clump stays around 1m wide, so it fits a garden bed barely wider than a footpath. Sprays of small purple flowers appear in spring, followed by dark berries that birds work through. Planted 60cm apart it closes into a soft green wall within two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall and genuinely narrow.\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughly 3m by 1m, so it screens a fence line without stealing a metre of garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt screens in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most privacy plants thin in low light. This rainforest understorey native holds its foliage in a shaded side passage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA native that feeds birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple spring flowers give way to dark berries, and small birds shelter in the canes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to control.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut any cane at any height and it reshoots below the cut, so height is a decision.\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 60cm apart for a dense narrow screen. A single row covers a side boundary; a staggered double row at the same spacing thickens a wider gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies, courtyards and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upright habit and modest root system suit a large pot, where it gives height without spreading over the paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 60cm centres in drifts beneath taller palms, it fills the middle layer most gardens miss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne caution.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cordyline foliage contains saponins, so this is not a pet safe plant. Keep it away from dogs that chew leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Stricta Cordyline in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade is ideal, and full sun works with steady water, though the leaves pale in hard afternoon sun. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes humidity well. It handles light frost only, so in frosty inland or southern gardens grow it in a pot under eaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil improved with compost. It is not fussy, but will not sit in waterlogged ground. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the canes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice weekly through the first summer, after which it is drought tolerant and copes with a missed week. A slow release fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer keeps the foliage dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut leggy canes back to 30cm or 1m in spring and they shoot again from below. Staggering the cuts across a row keeps the screen full while individual canes rebuild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 140mm as a pack of ten, 200mm as a pack of six, and 300mm as single plants. The 140mm and 200mm packs are the value choice for a long boundary, usually single caned and knee high. A 300mm plant is taller and often branching, which suits a pot or a short run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCordylines travel well, though a few marked outer leaves are normal and grow out quickly. Expect visible new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather. 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\/maximizing-your-garden-with-cordylines-tips-for-a-lush-landscape\"\u003eHow to use cordylines in a garden design\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cordylines\"\u003eBrowse the full cordyline range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003eCompare tall and narrow screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants that suit balconies and courtyards\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\u003eSixty centimetres apart in a single row. The clump only widens to about 1m, and closer spacing crowds the canes without closing the screen faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in full shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt handles deeper shade than most screening plants, but growth slows and the canes stretch. Partial shade with morning sun gives the best result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I fix a leggy plant with bare stems?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut the cane back hard in spring, as low as 30cm. It reshoots from dormant buds below the cut and comes back thicker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The leaves contain saponins, which cause vomiting and drooling in dogs and cats that chew them. 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Broad strappy leaves in burgundy, pink and cream sit on upright canes that reach about 2.5m tall and only 1.2m wide. There is no flowering season to wait for, which is why it holds a tropical bed together all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour every month of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage is the display, so the bed looks the same in July as it does in January.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpright and narrow.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.2m across it lifts colour to eye level without spilling into a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for heat and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e It holds colour through a subtropical summer that flattens softer foliage plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable near the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance lets it work in beachside courtyards where many coloured plants burn.\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 block of colour. At that spacing the canes knit together within about two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single 300mm plant suits a large pot, and three in a row give a courtyard the structure it would otherwise need a hedge for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light near a window keeps the colour strong. Dark corners turn the leaves dull green and stretch the canes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Ti Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Filtered light or gentle morning sun gives the richest colour, while harsh afternoon sun bleaches it. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate plant, and it is frost tender. In cool temperate and inland gardens, grow it in a pot that can move under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and generous with organic matter. Work compost through the backfill and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the canes. In pots, use a quality mix opened up with perlite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the root zone evenly moist through the warm months and ease back over winter, never letting it sit wet. A controlled release fertiliser in early spring and again in midsummer keeps new leaves large and well coloured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional. Strip spent lower leaves to show the cane, or cut a tall stem back to about 30cm in early spring and it will reshoot with several heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 140mm packs of ten, 180mm and 200mm packs of six, 250mm packs of three, and single 300mm pots. The multi packs are the sensible way to plant a whole bed at once, while a 300mm plant carries height and full sized coloured leaves on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCordylines travel well, though light leaf creasing in transit is normal and grows out. One honest caution: the leaves contain saponins toxic to cats and dogs if chewed. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a quiet fortnight, then new leaves within four to six weeks in warm weather, all covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/cordyline-care-guide\"\u003eHow to grow and care for cordylines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cordylines\"\u003eBrowse the full cordyline range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that do well in pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-tropical-garden-that-looks-lush-year-round\"\u003eDesigning a tropical garden that looks good all year\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart for a massed display. 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Bright filtered light plus a spring feed brings the colour back on new leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140112830783,"sku":null,"price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140112896319,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44341906768191,"sku":"QLD","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140112929087,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140112863551,"sku":null,"price":115.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100299870527,"sku":null,"price":99.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100299804991,"sku":null,"price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100299739455,"sku":null,"price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Ti-Plant-Cordyline-fruticosa.jpg?v=1741857992"},{"product_id":"sumawongii-fan-palm-licuala-peltata-var-sumawongii","title":"Sumawongii Fan Palm - Licuala peltata var. sumawongii","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sumawongii Fan Palm (\u003cem\u003eLicuala peltata\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003esumawongii\u003c\/em\u003e) carries the largest undivided circular fronds of any palm you can buy, each one a perfect pleated disc up to 1.5m across. It grows slowly to about 3.5m tall and 2.5m wide, which makes it a sculptural feature rather than a canopy palm. In a shaded courtyard it is the single plant most likely to stop a visitor mid sentence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFronds unlike anything else.\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole circular leaves, not split into leaflets, give a bold architectural outline no other palm offers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that behave.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non invasive roots mean it can go close to paving, pool edges and walls without lifting them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStays in scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very slow growth to 3.5m means it holds a courtyard position for many years without needing removal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It genuinely prefers a shaded, sheltered position, which is where most feature plants fail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Under an established canopy or against a shaded wall, uplit at night, is where the fronds are seen at their best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non invasive roots and large clean fronds suit a pool surround, and the leaves drop whole rather than shedding constant litter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, courtyards and indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large container in a bright shaded courtyard suits it, and it will grow indoors in a well lit room away from direct sun and air conditioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sumawongii Fan Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade or filtered light, always, and full shelter from wind, which shreds the fronds and ruins the whole effect. It is a tropical and subtropical palm and is frost tender, so cooler gardens need to grow it in a protected courtyard or indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moisture retentive soil high in organic matter. It tolerates wet feet and dislikes drying out, so heavy mulch and regular compost suit it well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the root zone consistently moist, especially through summer, and never let a potted plant dry out. Feed three times through the warm months with a controlled release palm fertiliser to keep the fronds a deep even green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove only fully browned fronds, cutting close to the trunk. Never cut green fronds, since a slow palm cannot replace them quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 60L and 90L only, which reflects how long these palms take to reach a saleable size. Both arrive as established plants with several full fronds and a formed trunk base, so you are buying years of growing time rather than a seedling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalms of this size are freighted at cost as advanced and large stock, delivered Australia wide. Fronds may be tied for transport and can show minor edge marking on arrival, which is normal and grows out. Expect one to three new fronds a year. 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\/guide-to-palm-trees-varieties-an-essential-overview\"\u003eA guide to palm varieties for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full palm range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eCompare plants for poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-and-rare-plants\"\u003eSee exotic and rare plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery slowly. One to three new fronds a year is typical, and reaching the full 3.5m takes decades. That slow pace is why advanced plants command the price they do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Direct sun burns the fronds and bleaches them yellow within weeks. Shade or filtered light under a canopy is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a well lit room with steady warmth and no draughts. Keep the mix consistently moist and mist or group it with other plants, because dry conditioned air browns the frond edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the frond edges splitting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always wind. These fronds are single sheets rather than leaflets, so any exposure tears them permanently. Move a potted plant to shelter, or plant a windbreak before adding one to an open garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100301607231,"sku":null,"price":435.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100301639999,"sku":null,"price":247.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100301672767,"sku":null,"price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60L","offer_id":44971413012799,"sku":"QLD","price":1155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":44971442897215,"sku":"QLD","price":1815.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Sumawongii-Fan-Palm-Licuala-peltata-var_-sumawongii_4884d39b.jpg?v=1742472157"},{"product_id":"houailou-palm-chambeyronia-houailouensis","title":"Houailou Palm - Chambeyronia houailouensis","description":"\u003cp\u003eHouailou Palm (\u003cem\u003eChambeyronia houailouensis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a rare New Caledonian feather palm that matures at about 5m tall and 3m wide, which is small enough for a courtyard. Every new frond emerges a deep glossy red and holds that colour for a week or two before turning green, so the plant stages its own event several times a year. It is smaller and slower than the better known Flame Thrower Palm, which is why it suits a small garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe red new leaf.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each emerging frond opens a rich red before hardening to green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA courtyard scale palm.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 5m by 3m it suits a small garden or a pot, where most feather palms outgrow the space in a decade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely rare.\u003c\/strong\u003e Uncommon in Australian cultivation, so few visitors will have seen one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWind tolerant and low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fronds hold up in wind rather than shredding, and there is no pruning routine beyond removing spent leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One palm in a courtyard or a sheltered bed carries the whole planting. Position it where the new red frond is seen from the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e The crown is compact and the leaf drop is occasional rather than constant, which is what makes a palm workable near paving and water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow growth makes it a long term container plant. A pot 500mm or wider with free draining mix holds it for years, and it can move under cover in cold weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Houailou Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade suits it best, particularly while young, and it tolerates humidity well. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate palm and it is frost tender, so cold southern and inland gardens need it in a pot that shelters through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and rich in organic matter. Work compost through the planting hole, and in a pot use a quality palm or premium potting mix. Waterlogged soil will finish it faster than neglect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the root zone consistently moist, never sodden, especially through the first two summers. Feed with a controlled release palm fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer to keep the fronds a deep green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove old fronds only once they have browned off completely, because the palm draws nutrients back out of a dying leaf. Never cut into the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis palm is sold in a 70mm tube, and it is worth being direct about that. You are buying a small, slow growing seedling of a rare species, not an instant feature. Expect a few juvenile leaves and several years in a pot before it looks like a palm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow it on in a sheltered, part shaded position with steady moisture. Plants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/guide-to-palm-trees-varieties-an-essential-overview\"\u003eAn overview of palm varieties for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full palm range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-and-rare-plants\"\u003eExotic and rare plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003ePlants that suit poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is a small tube priced like an advanced plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the species is rare and slow. Seed is difficult to source and the seedlings take years to reach saleable size, so scarcity rather than plant size sets the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast will it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly, and there is no shortcut. In a warm, humid, sheltered position expect a few fronds a year, with real height arriving after several seasons rather than one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is frost tender, so anywhere that gets a genuine frost it must be grown in a pot and moved under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the red colour last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly on the newest frond, for a week or two, then it hardens to green. Because a young palm pushes only a few leaves a year, that display is occasional rather than constant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"70mm Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44659807158591,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":240.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Houailou-Palm-Chambeyronia-houailouensis_43a9f611.jpg?v=1742472206"},{"product_id":"magical-pearl-hydrangea-hydrangea-macrophylla-magical-pearl","title":"Magical Pearl Hydrangea - Hydrangea macrophylla 'Magical Pearl'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMagical Pearl Hydrangea (\u003cem\u003eHydrangea macrophylla\u003c\/em\u003e 'Magical Pearl') opens pure white mopheads that age to lime green and then blush pink, so one flush carries three colours. It settles at about 1.2m tall and wide, compact enough for a large pot but big enough to read as a real shrub. The colour is not driven by soil pH, so you get the same result in a Melbourne courtyard as in a Sunshine Coast bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree colours from one flush.\u003c\/strong\u003e White as the heads open, lime green through midseason, then pink. Spent heads dry on the bush and hold their shape into winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour you can count on.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue and pink hydrangeas swing with soil pH. This one does not, so there is nothing to dose or correct.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA genuine container plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.2m by 1.2m it holds a 400mm to 500mm pot for years without constant repotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and humidity tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes cold southern winters and copes with muggy summer air, which is unusual in one shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e One prune, one feed and steady water. No spray program and no shaping to learn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a pot at least 400mm across and a premium potting mix, sited where a wall blocks the late afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart for a continuous run along a path or a south facing wall. At that spacing the plants touch without shading each other out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A matched pair either side of a door reads as deliberate, and the heads sit at eye level from a seated position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Magical Pearl Hydrangea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun with afternoon shade, in cool temperate, warm temperate and subtropical gardens. Southern gardens take more direct sun. In Brisbane, Perth and inland districts afternoon shade is not optional, because hot western sun scorches the leaf margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, free draining and full of organic matter, with mulch 50mm deep kept off the stems. Keep it consistently moist through spring and summer, which in a pot during a heatwave means two or three deep waterings a week. Wilting at 4pm is normal; wilting in the morning means it is genuinely dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Controlled release fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush. Prune in late winter, cutting spent heads to the first fat pair of buds and taking dead wood out at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydrangeas are toxic to cats and dogs if leaves or flowers are chewed, so site it out of reach of an animal that grazes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied in 200mm pots in packs of six and 250mm pots in packs of three, which suits a border run or a set of matched containers. Depending on the season plants arrive in leaf, in bud, or cut back and dormant. A bare dormant winter plant is perfectly healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock travels upright and is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect strong growth within four to six weeks in the warmer months, and a full display by the second season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/hydrangeas-colour-and-growth\"\u003eHydrangea care, colour and pruning explained\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydrangeas\"\u003eCompare the full hydrangea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eOther plants that perform in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the flowers turn blue in acidic soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. That shift only applies to coloured mophead varieties. This one opens white and moves through lime green to pink as the head ages, whatever your soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate winter, before the buds swell. Cut each spent head to the first plump pair of buds below it. Pruning too hard or too late removes this season's flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A 400mm to 500mm pot of premium mix holds it for several years. Water more often than you would in the ground and refresh the top 50mm each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44774904824127,"sku":"QLD","price":270.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140113813823,"sku":null,"price":269.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Magical-Pearl-Hydrangea-Hydrangea-macrophylla-Magical-Pearl.png?v=1766222226"},{"product_id":"star-jasmine-trachelospermum-jasminoides","title":"Star Jasmine - Trachelospermum jasminoides","description":"\u003cp\u003eStar jasmine (\u003cem\u003eTrachelospermum jasminoides\u003c\/em\u003e) is the climber to plant when you want a fence covered, a bank held and the garden perfumed for six weeks in spring. Given wires or a trellis it twines to about 4m and spreads roughly 2m; left flat on the ground it becomes a dense evergreen groundcover instead. It grows in more of Australia than almost anything else we sell, from the tropics to cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume that carries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spring flush scents a whole courtyard, and in warm gardens it often repeats lightly through summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo plants in one.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a support it climbs. On flat ground or a slope it runs sideways into a groundcover about 300mm deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt grows almost anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy once established, drought tolerant once the roots are down, and comfortable in coastal salt and humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt twines, it does not drill.\u003c\/strong\u003e No aerial roots or sucker pads, so it will not damage mortar the way an ivy can.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFences, screens and pergolas.\u003c\/strong\u003e Run three or four horizontal wires 300mm apart and plant 1m apart along the base. At that spacing the stems knit into full cover without the tangle crowding causes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes, banks and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted 1m apart and left unsupported it spreads and roots down as it goes, which suits a bank too steep to mow, or a carpet under established trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing star jasmine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering. Part shade keeps the plant green and healthy but you will see fewer flowers. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and a young plant wants shelter through its first winter in cold districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonably drained soil, though it will sulk in ground that stays boggy. On clay, mound the planting position and work compost through. Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then reduce; established plants handle dry spells but flower better with water in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A controlled release fertiliser in early spring is enough for the year. Shear the plant back straight after flowering, because next season's buds form on the growth that follows. Old plants build a woody thatch and can be cut back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe sap.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut stems bleed a milky sap that can irritate skin, eyes and mouths, so wear gloves when you prune and keep the offcuts away from pets and small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in tube, 140mm, 180mm, 200mm, 250mm, 300mm and 400mm, with several smaller sizes in multipacks, which is the practical way to buy for a long fence. Tube and 140mm plants are young and quick to catch up; the 300mm and 400mm usually arrive trained on a stake with several runners.\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 obvious runners in the first warm spell, and full cover of a fence panel in two to three seasons. 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\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse the full range of climbing plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eCompare groundcovers for banks and mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eMore perfumed plants for near a doorway\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need for my fence?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne per metre, with wires or mesh to climb. A 10m boundary takes ten plants and reads as solid green in two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it damage my wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It twines rather than clinging with roots or pads, so it will not lift render or mortar. That does mean a bare brick wall needs wires or a trellis fixed to it first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat it as one to keep out of reach. The milky sap can irritate skin and mouths, so it is not a plant for a run where a dog chews everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is mine green but not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo much shade, or a hard prune at the wrong time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44779184619839,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100304916799,"sku":null,"price":116.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140114436415,"sku":null,"price":151.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140114534719,"sku":null,"price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140114469183,"sku":null,"price":172.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140114501951,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140114567487,"sku":null,"price":122.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100304884031,"sku":null,"price":52.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140114600255,"sku":null,"price":462.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100305080639,"sku":null,"price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100304851263,"sku":null,"price":316.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100305113407,"sku":null,"price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Star-Jasmine-Trachelospermum-jasminoides_bd3c4e72.png?v=1768454974"},{"product_id":"summerscent-radermachera-radermachera","title":"Summerscent Radermachera - Radermachera","description":"\u003cp\u003eSummerscent Radermachera (\u003cem\u003eRadermachera\u003c\/em\u003e 'Summerscent') is the screening plant to reach for when the fence line sits close to the path. It grows to about 3m tall and only 1.5m wide, so you get height without the bulk of a lilly pilly. Through late spring and summer it carries clusters of white trumpet flowers with a real perfume, strongest in the evening. Planted a metre apart it closes into a narrow fragrant hedge in about two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent you notice from the back door.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers are genuinely perfumed, and they keep coming through the warm months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow where it counts.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 1.5m wide it screens a boundary or a side passage without pushing into the paving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick to fill a gap.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth is fast in warm weather, and it handles hot summers and sticky coastal air where a lot of fragrant exotics sulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact habit suits a large container on a balcony, close enough to a seat that you get the scent.\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 will not close the gap faster and makes watering harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourtyards, balconies and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the few screening plants that stays under 2m wide. In a pot use at least 45L and water more often than you would in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear outdoor living areas.\u003c\/strong\u003e Put it where people sit in the evening. A pair flanking a gate does more for the perfume than a whole row down the back fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Summerscent Radermachera in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest growth and the heaviest flowering; part shade works, but the screen stays looser. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so in cool inland districts and frosty southern gardens grow it in a pot that can be moved under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil of any reasonable type. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound and work compost through the bed. Mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then a good drink in dry spells. A controlled release fertiliser in early spring and again in mid summer keeps the leaf colour up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density low down, then trim lightly after the main flush. Cutting hard just before flowering removes the buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in tube, 30L, 45L and 100L. Tubes are young single stemmed plants and the sensible choice for a long boundary. The 30L and 45L plants arrive already branched with usable height on day one, and the 100L is for the spot where the screen needs to be finished now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet fortnight after planting, then new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full range of fragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/star-jasmine-trachelospermum-jasminoides\"\u003eStar jasmine, a perfumed climber for the same fence\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. Because the plant is naturally narrow, that gives a continuous screen about 1.5m deep rather than a thick hedge, which is usually what a tight boundary needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the perfume strong or subtle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong, and it lifts in the evening. One established plant will scent a courtyard. Down the back of a large block, expect to walk to it rather than smell it from the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is frost tender. A warm sheltered corner can carry it through the odd cold snap in a marginal district, but in genuinely frosty gardens it belongs in a pot you can shift under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44836783554879,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":30.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30L (Backorder)","offer_id":51652209574207,"sku":"QLD","price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44956366733631,"sku":"QLD","price":377.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":49618432426303,"sku":"QLD","price":788.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Summerscent-Radermachera-Radermachera.png?v=1766222246"},{"product_id":"tangelo-cordyline-cordyline-fruticosa-tangelo","title":"Tangelo Cordyline - Cordyline fruticosa 'Tangelo'","description":"\u003cp\u003eTangelo Cordyline (\u003cem\u003eCordyline fruticosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tangelo') runs tangerine, coral and lime striping through every leaf, so it holds colour all year rather than for the few weeks a flowering shrub gives you. It settles at around 1.8m tall and 1m wide, upright rather than spreading, which suits a narrow tropical bed or a large courtyard pot. Colour is strongest in bright filtered light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour without a flowering season.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage does all the work, so you are never waiting on a bloom for the bed to look finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in a narrow footprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 1.8m tall in a 1m spread, which lifts a planting without pushing into a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for warm, humid and coastal sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat, humidity and salt tolerant, so subtropical courtyards and beachside gardens suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA genuinely good pot plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth is moderate rather than rushed, so it keeps its shape in a container for several years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and paved surrounds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and heat tolerance are the two things that matter beside a pool, and it holds its leaves rather than shedding constantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant in a pot 400mm or wider reads as a feature, and three along a balcony wall give a band of colour at eye height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants 60cm apart for a massed tropical bed, or use single specimens either side of a doorway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA caution for pet owners.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage contains saponins and is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so keep it out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tangelo Cordyline in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered light or part shade gives the best colour: hard sun scorches the leaf margins, deep shade turns the striping green. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so in cool temperate and frosting inland districts grow it in a pot you can shift under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and rich. Work compost through the backfill, plant on a raised mound on heavy clay, and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the root zone evenly damp through summer and drier over winter. A controlled release fertiliser in early spring and mid summer keeps the new leaves large and well marked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None required. If a stem grows leggy, cut it back to any height and it will shoot again below the cut, usually with two or three heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in two sizes: tube stock, and 200mm pots in packs of six. Tube plants are young and single stemmed, the sensible choice for a long bed if you can wait a season. The 200mm plants are established and already showing full colour, and a pack of six plants a run of roughly 3m at 60cm spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCordylines travel well, though a creased leaf tip after transit is normal and grows out. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect three or four quiet weeks, then new growth in warm weather, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/maximizing-your-garden-with-cordylines-tips-for-a-lush-landscape\"\u003eHow to use cordylines through a garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cordylines\"\u003eCompare the full cordyline range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003ePlants that suit a poolside garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/your-ideal-tropical-poolside-plants-for-low-maintenance-bliss\"\u003eLow maintenance tropical planting around a pool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The leaves contain saponins, toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, causing drooling and vomiting. It is rarely serious, but plant it up high if your pet chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun does it need for the best colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright filtered light, or morning sun with afternoon shade. Full sun burns the leaf edges in a hot inland summer, while full shade turns the striping green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a massed bed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart. At that spacing the heads meet and read as one continuous run of colour, with air between the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44780077089087,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100307538239,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140115321151,"sku":null,"price":196.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100307571007,"sku":null,"price":226.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100307603775,"sku":null,"price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Tangelo-Cordyline-Cordyline-fruticosa-Tangelo.png?v=1766222275"},{"product_id":"bower-of-beauty-pandorea-pandorea-jasminoides-bower-of-beauty","title":"Bower of Beauty Pandorea - Pandorea jasminoides 'Bower of Beauty'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBower of Beauty (\u003cem\u003ePandorea jasminoides\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bower of Beauty') turns a bare fence into something green and flowering faster than almost anything else. It is an Australian native climber that covers about 5m of fence or pergola, roughly 2m wide per plant, with soft pink trumpets carrying a deep rose throat from spring into summer. The foliage is glossy and evergreen, so the screen holds through winter. Planted 1.5m apart it closes into continuous cover within two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers you can see from the street.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of pink and white trumpets, heaviest in spring, repeating through the warm months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast without being a problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e It twines around wire and lattice rather than gripping with aerial roots, so it will not mark render and can be unwound when the fence needs painting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e The screen stays dense in winter, which matters if the point of it is blocking a view.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles exposure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, humidity tolerant and genuinely drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative and bird attracting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters work the flowers, and older stems give small birds cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFences and boundaries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Run two or three horizontal wires 300mm apart along the fence and plant 1.5m in front of them. Closer spacing does not fill the gap faster, it only makes the base woody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePergolas and carports.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant per post covers a standard bay. Tie the leaders up the post, then let it run across the beams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm pot with a trellis suits apartments where the screening has to be removable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bower of Beauty in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering; part shade works but the display drops off. This suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens need a warm north facing wall or a pot you can shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy, provided water moves through. On heavy clay, plant on a low mound and dig compost through the whole bed. 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 taper to weekly. A complete fertiliser in early spring and again after the main flush keeps growth steady.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraining and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tie the leading stems where you want them for the first year, or the plant piles up at the base and leaves the top bare. Prune after flowering, and cut back hard to a framework every three or four years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 140mm packs of ten, 200mm packs of six and single 300mm pots. The packs suit a fence run, since a 12m boundary takes eight plants at 1.5m spacing. The 300mm size arrives larger and suits a single pergola post, or a pot that has to perform straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a slow first month while roots establish, then rapid growth in warm weather. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse the full climbers range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare screening plants for privacy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eShop Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/maximizing-space-how-to-create-a-thriving-vertical-garden\"\u003eHow to build a vertical garden\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 along a fence?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne and a half metres apart, in a single row in front of wires or lattice. That gives full coverage and keeps the base open enough to water and feed properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it damage my fence or wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It twines rather than clinging with aerial roots, so it needs a support and will not pull render or paint off masonry. It does get heavy with age, so build that support properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe list a plant as pet friendly only where that has been confirmed for the species, and this one has not been. If your dog chews plants, choose from our confirmed pet friendly range instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44943095660863,"sku":"QLD","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100307996991,"sku":null,"price":252.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44780189778239,"sku":"QLD","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":50478862205247,"sku":"QLD","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Bower-of-Beauty-Pandorea-Pandorea-jasminoides-Bower-of-Beauty.png?v=1766222277"},{"product_id":"ponytail-palm-beaucarnea-recurvata","title":"Ponytail Palm - Beaucarnea recurvata","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ponytail Palm (\u003cem\u003eBeaucarnea recurvata\u003c\/em\u003e) is not a palm at all. It sits in the asparagus family, and the swollen grey trunk base is a working water store, which is why it forgives the fortnight you spent away. In open ground it reaches about 4m tall and 2.5m across over ten to fifteen years; in a pot it settles near 1.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt carries its own water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Missing two or three summer waterings does no damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow and predictable.\u003c\/strong\u003e It will not outgrow the position you chose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors or out.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright rooms, balconies and courtyards suit it as well as a garden bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat, drought and salt tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Comfortable in dry inland heat and on an exposed coastal block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider holds one for years, and container growing keeps it near 1.5m, which suits a balcony a 4m plant never would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen in gravel reads as sculpture rather than shrubbery. Allow about 2.5m of clear space so the leaves are not crowded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the easier large indoor plants, given a bright position and free drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Ponytail Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun outdoors, or the brightest indoor spot you have. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, arid and Mediterranean gardens. It takes light frost only, so in frosty districts grow it in a container you can move under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage is non-negotiable. Sandy and gravelly soils suit it untouched; on clay, plant on a raised mound and open the backfill with coarse sand. Indoors, use a cactus and succulent mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak it, then let the soil dry right through: every two to three weeks in warm weather, monthly in winter. A soft base means too much water, not too little. Slow release fertiliser once in early spring is all it asks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None needed. Pull browned leaves away at the base and leave the growing tip alone; cutting it permanently changes the plant's shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNine sizes are grown. The 140mm pack of ten, 200mm pack of six and 250mm pack of three suit group planting or a rockery. Single 300mm and 400mm pots suit a courtyard, and the 45L, 75L, 100L and 160L sizes are advanced stock with a formed trunk base. Small plants arrive as a tuft of leaves over a golf ball sized base, which takes several years to swell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaf tips often crease or brown in transit, which is cosmetic and grows out. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-plants-for-designer-gardens\"\u003earchitectural plant range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants suited to pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/choosing-the-right-size-pot-for-your-plant-the-complete-guide\"\u003echoosing the right size pot\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eplants safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it actually a palm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is closer to asparagus and yuccas, which is why it stores its own water and asks so little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1.5m, and it holds there for years. Only plants in open ground work up towards 4m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery two to three weeks in the warm months and monthly in winter. Yellow lower leaves point to overwatering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. In Canberra, inland Victoria, the tablelands and other hard frosting districts, keep it in a pot you can shift under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100313141567,"sku":null,"price":145.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140117221695,"sku":null,"price":232.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140117156159,"sku":null,"price":287.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140117123391,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140117188927,"sku":null,"price":161.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44967120208191,"sku":"QLD","price":240.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":54140117090623,"sku":null,"price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L (Backorder)","offer_id":51638609707327,"sku":"QLD","price":594.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140117057855,"sku":null,"price":547.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L","offer_id":55100313207103,"sku":null,"price":1361.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100312977727,"sku":null,"price":1237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"160L (Backorder)","offer_id":51638609903935,"sku":"QLD","price":1237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100313076031,"sku":null,"price":2406.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100313272639,"sku":null,"price":1237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"350L","offer_id":55100313239871,"sku":null,"price":4812.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100313010495,"sku":null,"price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"800L","offer_id":55100313043263,"sku":null,"price":4950.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000L","offer_id":55100313108799,"sku":null,"price":6875.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Ponytail-Palm-Beaucarnea-recurvata_8e3cfb31.jpg?v=1742472470"},{"product_id":"crown-of-thorns-euphorbia-milii","title":"Crown of Thorns - Euphorbia milii","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrown of Thorns (\u003cem\u003eEuphorbia milii\u003c\/em\u003e) flowers for most of the year on almost no water. It forms a low woody mound to about 1m tall and 0.8m wide, with red and pink bracts held above thick spined stems, and it keeps going through heat that stops other flowering shrubs. If you have a hot, dry, poor soil spot that has defeated everything else, try this there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour nearly all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e In warm gardens the bracts keep coming through spring, summer and autumn, pausing only in the coolest weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely drought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick succulent stems store their own water, so it survives long dry spells and looks better for the neglect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoor soil is fine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand, gravel, thin rocky ground and reflected heat off a wall are all within range, and it is salt tolerant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall and containable.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1m by 0.8m it fits a pot, a rockery pocket or a border without ever needing hard cutting back. No staking, no spraying, and a shape up in spring 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\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 300mm to 400mm pot of free draining cactus and succulent mix suits it, and a pot lets you move it under shelter in winter or out of reach in a family garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and hot dry beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Between rocks, on a slope, or along a west facing wall where the soil bakes and little else flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant about 60cm apart for a low run of colour along a path or driveway. Set it just off the edge rather than overhanging it, because of the spines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Crown of Thorns in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, six hours a day minimum, since flowering falls away sharply in shade. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid or semi arid gardens. Being frost tender, it is a pot plant in cool temperate and frosty inland gardens, moved under eaves for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage is the one thing it insists on: sandy or gritty soil in the ground, a cactus mix in pots. Heavy wet soil over winter is what kills these plants, not cold or drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e In summer, water only when the top 5cm is dry. Through winter, next to nothing. A light dose of succulent fertiliser in spring and midsummer is plenty, because rich feeding gives soft leafy growth and fewer flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and handling.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shape it in spring, taking stems back to a junction. Wear gloves and eye protection: the stems carry sharp spines, and the milky sap irritates skin and eyes and is toxic if eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied as a 200mm pack of six, the right quantity for a border run, a rockery group or matched pots. Plants arrive as established young shrubs with several branched stems and, in the warm months, often some colour showing. Handle them by the pot rim, not the stems.\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 them to sit quietly for a fortnight, then push new growth. 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\/succulents\"\u003eBrowse the full succulent range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants for dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that perform in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-prepare-the-soil-for-planting-tips-tricks\"\u003eGetting drainage right before you plant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it toxic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The milky sap is a skin and eye irritant and is poisonous if swallowed, and the stems carry sharp spines. Keep it away from areas used by small children and pets, and wear gloves when pruning or repotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it stopped flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always too little sun or too much water. Move it into full sun, water only when the soil is dry, and hold off the fertiliser. Flowering usually returns within a few weeks in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in the brightest spot you have, against a north facing window. In lower light it stretches and stops flowering. A sunny balcony or covered patio is a better winter home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100315009343,"sku":null,"price":178.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44792937513279,"sku":"QLD","price":122.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Crown-of-Thorns-Euphorbia-milii_9a12f770.jpg?v=1742472519"},{"product_id":"radicans-gardenia-gardenia-augusta-radicans","title":"Radicans Gardenia - Gardenia augusta 'Radicans'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRadicans Gardenia (\u003cem\u003eGardenia jasminoides\u003c\/em\u003e 'Radicans', still listed in many nurseries under \u003cem\u003eGardenia augusta\u003c\/em\u003e) delivers true gardenia perfume from a plant that stays under 40cm tall. This is the groundcover form of the classic gardenia, spreading to about 80cm wide with the same glossy deep green leaves and creamy white scented flowers, just at ankle height. Massed along a path it turns the front of a bed into a perfumed edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGardenia scent at ground level.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers carry the full fragrance of the taller varieties, close to paths and seating where it gets noticed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely dwarf.\u003c\/strong\u003e Under 40cm tall and about 80cm wide, it holds its low spreading shape without constant cutting back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy foliage year round.\u003c\/strong\u003e The evergreen leaves keep the border looking furnished between flushes of flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for warmth and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e It thrives in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens where many groundcovers tire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance for a gardenia.\u003c\/strong\u003e A feed, a mulch and one light trim a year cover the whole program.\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 along paths, steps and bed fronts where you brush past the flowers. It reads as a neat green ribbon even out of bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e On the same 50cm grid it knits into a dense, weed suppressing carpet under taller shrubs or across a low bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e It softens the edge of a container beautifully and puts the perfume right beside outdoor seating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Radicans Gardenia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun with light afternoon shade is ideal in hot districts; full sun is fine in milder coastal gardens. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate climates and takes light frost only, so in colder areas grow it in a pot you can move to shelter over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic, rich and free draining. Dig compost through the bed, mulch well and keep the mulch clear of the stems. Gardenias sulk in alkaline soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep moisture even through the warm months, because plants that dry out while budding will drop those buds. Feed in spring and again in late summer with a fertiliser blended for acid loving plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light trim after the main flush keeps the cover dense and low. That is the entire job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Radicans Gardenia as tube stock, as 140mm pots in packs of 10, and as 200mm pots in packs of 6, sizes that suit massed planting. Plants arrive compact and leafy, establish over their first summer, and touch into full cover at 50cm spacing within a couple of seasons. The odd yellowing older leaf in the cool months is normal gardenia behaviour, not a fault.\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=\"\/collections\/gardenias\"\u003eBrowse the full gardenia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/gardenia-a-fragrant-and-elegant-addition-to-your-garden\"\u003eOur guide to growing gardenias in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aimee-yoshiba-fragrant-gardenia-gardenia-augusta-aimee-yoshiba\"\u003eAimee Yoshiba, a taller gardenia for the same beds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eMore fragrant plants for scented 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\u003e50cm apart for a massed border or groundcover. At that spacing plants meet into continuous cover within about two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Gardenias are toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, so keep it away from pets that chew plants, or choose a different groundcover for a pet heavy garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few older leaves yellowing in winter is normal. Widespread yellowing usually points to alkaline soil or hunger: apply a fertiliser for acid loving plants and the new growth should come through green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower in shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt flowers best with at least half a day of sun. In deep shade you keep the glossy foliage but lose most of the flowers and perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. In frost prone districts grow it in a container and move it under cover on cold nights, or give it the warmest wall in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44837395038527,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140117844287,"sku":null,"price":190.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140117811519,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100315140415,"sku":null,"price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100315107647,"sku":null,"price":105.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Radicans-Gardenia-Gardenia-augusta-Radicans_d3cd6aff.jpg?v=1742472531"},{"product_id":"little-dugald-metrosideros-metrosideros-collina-little-dugald","title":"Little Dugald Metrosideros - Metrosideros collina 'Little Dugald'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLittle Dugald Metrosideros (\u003cem\u003eMetrosideros collina\u003c\/em\u003e 'Little Dugald') is the compact answer to a hedge on an exposed, salty block. It holds at about 2m tall and 1.5m wide, with small dark leaves and crimson brush flowers that honeyeaters work over for weeks. Wind, salt spray and dry spells barely register, which is why it earns a place where softer hedges brown off. Planted 80cm apart it closes into a low, dense wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wind tolerant, so it keeps clean foliage on a front boundary that would burn a more tender hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact by nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 2m by 1.5m unclipped, so far less trimming than a hedge plant that wants to be 5m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers the birds find.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crimson brush flowers through the warm months bring honeyeaters and bees straight into the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tough leaves and deep roots let it ride out a dry summer on very little water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart in a single row for a hedge held between 1m and 2m. Closer together and the bases shade each other out; wider apart and the gaps take an extra season to close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt laden wind is why most seaside hedges fail, and this one takes it. Use it along a front fence, or as a windbreak for a more tender bed behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider suits a single plant, and a container naturally holds it nearer 1.2m to 1.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Little Dugald Metrosideros in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering and the tightest growth. Part shade is tolerated, but the plant opens up and flowers far less. Tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens suit it. It takes light frost only, so cold inland and tableland districts want a hardier hedge plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters more than fertility. Sandy coastal soil suits it, heavy clay does not, so mound the bed and work coarse grit through the backfill on clay. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper right off. A low phosphorus controlled release fertiliser in early spring is enough, and heavy feeding buys leafy growth at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim straight after flowering. It reshoots freely from cut wood, so a hedge can be tightened twice a year and a neglected plant cut back harder without sulking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes: 140mm pots sold in packs of ten, 200mm pots in packs of six, and single 300mm plants. For a hedge the 140mm pack is the value option, since ten plants at 80cm spacing runs eight metres of boundary. A single 300mm plant is already branched enough for a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a quiet few weeks, then visible new growth within about six weeks in warm weather, 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\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eBrowse salt tolerant plants for coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planning-your-coastal-feature-garden\"\u003eHow to plan a coastal feature garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-1m-to-2m\"\u003eCompare screening plants from 1m to 2m\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eSee the wider hedging range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEighty centimetres apart in a single row. At that spacing the canopies knit while each plant still fills out from the ground, so the hedge reads as solid within two seasons rather than staying patchy at the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. It is at home in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. In a cold district, grow it in a pot that can move under cover, or choose a frost hardy hedge instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it really get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 2m tall and 1.5m wide left unclipped, which is genuinely compact for a metrosideros. Two light trims a year hold it anywhere from 1m upwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44943047295295,"sku":"QLD","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44793084379455,"sku":"QLD","price":204.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":49272393040191,"sku":"QLD","price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100317270335,"sku":null,"price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Little-Dugald-Metrosideros-Metrosideros-collina-Little-Dugald.jpg?v=1741858246"},{"product_id":"jazzie-tibouchina-tibouchina-jazzie","title":"Jazzie Tibouchina - Tibouchina 'Jazzie'","description":"\u003cp\u003eJazzie Tibouchina (\u003cem\u003eTibouchina\u003c\/em\u003e 'Jazzie') is the compact lasiandra for gardens that cannot house a 4m Alstonville. It settles at about 2m tall and 1.5m wide, then covers itself in deep purple flowers as the weather cools in autumn. Small footprint, heavy seasonal display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple flowers when little else is going.\u003c\/strong\u003e The main show lands in autumn, between the summer perennials and the winter camellias.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely small.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 2m by 1.5m it fits a courtyard bed or a large pot without an annual hacking back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and humid gardens suit it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant and comfortable in humidity, where many flowering shrubs mark and spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees and butterflies work the flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A useful pollinator plant when other forage is thinning out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e One prune straight after flowering, a feed in spring, and that is the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider holds it, and in a container it sits nearer 1.5m. Shelter it from strong wind, which shreds the petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant near an entry earns its space on the autumn display alone, and it will not shade out its neighbours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow flowering hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row for a hedge of about 1.5m to 2m. Be clear on what you are getting: a flowering divider, not the solid wall a lilly pilly gives you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Jazzie Tibouchina in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering, though it takes part shade and wants afternoon protection in hot inland gardens. It belongs in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. Frost tender is the honest label: a cold snap browns the growth, so the tablelands, cold inland districts and frosty southern gardens should pot it and move it under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic, well drained, improved with organic matter. Mound the bed on heavy clay, because cold wet soil through winter kills a tibouchina more often than the cold itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the water steady while it establishes, twice a week through the first summer, and never let a potted plant dry right out in flower. An azalea and camellia fertiliser in early spring and again after flowering suits its taste for acid soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune straight after the autumn flowers finish, taking up to a third off and shortening long whippy growth. Leave it later and you cut away next season's flowering wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo sizes are grown: tube stock, and established plants in 200mm pots sold in packs of six. Tubes are young, usually a single stem under 30cm, and they catch up quickly in warm weather. The 200mm plants are branched and closer to garden ready, the size to choose if you want flowers in the first autumn after planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTibouchina foliage is soft, so a few tired leaves after transit are normal rather than a fault. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect roots to take hold in two to three weeks in the growing season, then steady growth, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-secrets-to-growing-australia-s-purple-gem-alstonville-tibouchina\"\u003eguide to growing tibouchina\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tibouchina-kathleen-tibouchina-kathleen\"\u003eTibouchina 'Kathleen'\u003c\/a\u003e, the same size in soft pink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eflowering shrubs and trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee what else suits \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003ea small garden or courtyard\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Jazzie Tibouchina actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 2m tall and 1.5m wide in the ground, and less in a pot. It is a compact selection, so it holds that size without the hard annual cutback a taller lasiandra needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in a genuinely cold garden. It is frost tender, so in cold districts keep it potted and move it under eaves or into a glasshouse for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it on a balcony?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, one of its best uses. Use a pot at least 400mm wide with a free draining acidic mix, and site it out of the strongest wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44956453863743,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100317565247,"sku":null,"price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140119187775,"sku":null,"price":222.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Jazzie-Tibouchina-Tibouchina-Jazzie.png?v=1766222422"},{"product_id":"baby-panda-bamboo-pogonatherum-paniceum","title":"Baby Panda Bamboo - Pogonatherum paniceum","description":"\u003cp\u003eBaby Panda Bamboo (\u003cem\u003ePogonatherum paniceum\u003c\/em\u003e) gives you the look of miniature bamboo without any of the reasons people fear bamboo. It forms a soft arching clump about 50cm tall and 50cm across, with fine bright green leaves on slender jointed canes. Despite the name it is a clumping ornamental grass rather than a true bamboo, so the roots stay put.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBamboo character, no running roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The root system is non-invasive and clump forming, so you can plant it beside paving or a shared fence without a barrier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays genuinely small.\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughly 50cm tall and wide, and slow growing, so it holds its shape in a pot for years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, worth knowing for a grassy plant that dogs sometimes chew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors or out.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the few fine textured grasses that genuinely performs as an indoor plant in good light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow borders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart for a soft low border along a path or the front of a bed. At that spacing the clumps meet without merging, so the arching shapes stay readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 250mm to 300mm wide holds a full clump. It suits the shaded, sheltered conditions of a balcony, and grouped in threes it screens at bench height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a bright room out of direct sun it works long term. Massed at 40cm centres under trees it gives a light grassy underplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Baby Panda Bamboo in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade or bright indirect light suits it best; harsh afternoon sun scorches the leaf tips. It grows outdoors in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and handles heat and humidity. It is frost tender, so cool temperate and frosting districts need it as a potted or indoor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ordinary good quality potting mix or garden soil with compost through it. Drainage should be free, but this is not a plant that wants a lean gritty mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where most plants are lost. It has no real drought tolerance, so the mix should stay evenly damp. Water two or three times a week in summer, less in winter, and feed a liquid fertiliser monthly through the warm months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear the whole clump back to about 10cm in early spring every second or third year to clear out old canes, and it will reshoot quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in two sizes: tube stock, and 140mm plants in packs of ten. Tube stock is young, a small tuft of a few canes, and is the value choice for a border run or mass planting. The 140mm plants arrive as established clumps and look right in a decorative pot straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine grassy foliage can look tired after transit, and some leaf tip browning is normal. Water it in well and keep it damp and shaded for a fortnight. 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A plant slowly widens its own clump and stays where you put it, so no root barrier is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always the mix drying out, or hot direct sun. Keep the soil evenly damp and move it out of harsh afternoon sun. Trim the browned tips and new growth comes through clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for dogs and cats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is not toxic to cats or dogs. Dogs that chew grass may still pull at the clump, so a raised pot is the practical answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":49618436981055,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100318908735,"sku":null,"price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140120269119,"sku":null,"price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100318974271,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100319039807,"sku":null,"price":315.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100319007039,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Baby-Panda-Bamboo-Pogonatherum-paniceum.jpg?v=1741858273"},{"product_id":"cordyline-fruticosa-hilo-rainbow-cordyline-fruticosa-hilo-rainbow","title":"Cordyline fruticosa Hilo Rainbow - Cordyline fruticosa 'Hilo Rainbow'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCordyline 'Hilo Rainbow' (\u003cem\u003eCordyline fruticosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Hilo Rainbow') carries broad leaves striped in burgundy, pink and cream, and it does the work of a flowering shrub without ever needing to flower. It grows to about 2m tall and 1m wide, tall enough to fill a courtyard corner and narrow enough for a large pot, and it holds that colour all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that does not depend on flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Burgundy, pink and cream sit in the foliage permanently, so a shaded bed keeps its colour through winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpright and space efficient.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 2m tall and only 1m across it fills a corner vertically without spreading into a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEqually at home indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light suits it inside, which makes it an option in climates too cold to grow it outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable in humid heat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat and humidity tolerant, so tropical and subtropical summers suit it rather than stress it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A container 400mm or wider holds a single plant for years, and the upright habit reads as a feature rather than clutter on a small balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a block of colour under trees or along a shaded wall. At that spacing the leaves overlap into a continuous band while each stem keeps its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Near a bright window out of direct sun it works as a floor plant in a living room or an entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorth knowing before you buy: cordylines are toxic to cats and dogs if the leaves are chewed. Keep this one raised or outside if your pet nibbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cordyline 'Hilo Rainbow' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade or filtered light gives the strongest colour, since harsh afternoon sun bleaches and scorches the leaves. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate plant, and frost tender, so cool temperate and frosting inland gardens should pot it and bring it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, free draining soil or a quality potting mix with plenty of organic matter. It wants moisture but not stagnant water, so raise the bed on heavy clay and make sure pots drain openly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil evenly moist through the warm months and reduce watering in winter. Feed a controlled release fertiliser in early spring and mid summer. Brown leaf tips usually mean dry air or salt build up, so flush pots through occasionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut old lower leaves off cleanly rather than pulling them. If a plant grows leggy, cut the cane back to about 30cm in spring and it will reshoot with two or three new heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHilo Rainbow is sold in 300mm pots and in 200mm packs of six. A 300mm plant is established, already showing full leaf colour and useful height on day one. The pack of six is better value for a run: six plants at 60cm spacing cover about 3 metres of bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCordylines travel well because the leaves are firm and the canes sturdy, though outer leaves can mark in transit and a lower leaf may yellow in the first week. Trim those off and the plant carries on. 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\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eKeeping indoor plants alive and healthy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cordylines\"\u003eBrowse the full cordyline range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-tropical-climates\"\u003eCompare tropical garden plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eSee other plants with variegated foliage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Cordyline leaves are toxic to cats and dogs, and chewing them commonly causes drooling, vomiting and a sore mouth. Keep the plant raised or outside if your pet chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my plant losing its pink and burgundy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo little light is the usual cause, and deep shade turns the leaves plainer and greener. Move it to brighter filtered light, avoiding hot afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it shorter than 2m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Cut the cane back to about 30cm in spring and it will reshoot, usually with several heads and a bushier plant than before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44837264195903,"sku":"QLD","price":252.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100320710975,"sku":null,"price":161.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140120891711,"sku":null,"price":108.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Cordyline-fruticosa-Hilo-Rainbow-Cordyline-fruticosa-Hilo-Rainbow.jpg?v=1741858293"},{"product_id":"cordyline-fruticosa-rubra-cordyline-fruticosa-rubra","title":"Cordyline fruticosa Rubra - Cordyline fruticosa 'Rubra'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCordyline 'Rubra' (\u003cem\u003eCordyline fruticosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Rubra') is the deep burgundy ti plant used to put permanent colour into a tropical garden without waiting for anything to flower. It grows to about 2m tall and 1m wide on slim upright canes, with broad glossy leaves in wine red and near black tones that hold all year. The flowers are insignificant: the foliage does the work, in shade where most colourful plants will not perform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear round colour without flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep burgundy foliage carries a bed through every season, which no flowering shrub can manage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpright and narrow.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 2m by 1m it adds height in a bed or a pot without spreading sideways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt performs in part shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Colour holds under filtered light, so shaded courtyards and covered patios can still have something dramatic in them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for humid heat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Humidity tolerant and heat tolerant, so it handles a northern summer that flattens most feature plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does not drop the litter many broadleaf plants do, and the upright form suits narrow pool surrounds and balconies where floor space is tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 300mm or larger pot suits a single plant. Three canes of different heights look fuller, and container growing holds it nearer 1.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants about 1m apart, matching their mature width, for a solid block of burgundy, or tighten to 700mm to close the planting in a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cordyline Rubra in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to filtered light gives the richest colour; hot afternoon sun bleaches and scorches the leaves. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so in cool districts grow it in a pot that moves under cover, or indoors near a bright window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, free draining and high in organic matter. Work compost through the bed and mulch 75mm deep, off the canes. In pots use a quality mix with added perlite, since a cordyline in cold sodden mix drops its lower leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil evenly moist through the warm months and ease back over winter. It is not drought tolerant. Feed a controlled release fertiliser in early spring and mid summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent lower leaves by hand as they yellow. If a plant grows tall and bare at the base, cut a cane back to any height and it reshoots below the cut, often with two or three heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cordyline is grown in six sizes: 125mm and 140mm in packs of 10, 180mm and 200mm in packs of 6, 250mm in a pack of 3, and 300mm singles. The packs exist because it is most often used in numbers. The 300mm plants can go straight into a decorative pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome lower leaf loss after transit is normal, not a fault; colour returns as new leaves push from the crown. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. One honest caution: cordyline foliage contains saponins and is toxic to dogs and cats if chewed.\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\/maximizing-your-garden-with-cordylines-tips-for-a-lush-landscape\"\u003eHow to use cordylines in a garden design\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cordylines\"\u003eCompare the full cordyline range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eBrowse plants suited to poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eSee the wider tropical plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The leaves contain saponins and are toxic to dogs and cats if eaten, typically causing drooling, vomiting and loss of appetite. Plant it out of reach if your pet chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always water related, either too little at the roots or salt building up in a pot that never drains freely. Water deeply, flush pots occasionally, and trim damaged tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a bright spot with indirect light, the practical option in frost prone southern gardens. Keep it away from cold draughts and heaters, and let the mix dry slightly between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"125mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":51625444901183,"sku":"QLD","price":246.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140120990015,"sku":null,"price":286.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140121022783,"sku":null,"price":245.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44837275173183,"sku":"QLD","price":235.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140120957247,"sku":null,"price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44956481257791,"sku":"QLD","price":130.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100321890623,"sku":null,"price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100321923391,"sku":null,"price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Cordyline-fruticosa-Rubra-Cordyline-fruticosa-Rubra.jpg?v=1741858295"},{"product_id":"my-fair-lady-dipladenia-sanderi","title":"My Fair Lady - Dipladenia sanderi","description":"\u003cp\u003eMy Fair Lady is a twining dipladenia (\u003cem\u003eMandevilla sanderi\u003c\/em\u003e 'My Fair Lady') that climbs to about 2.5m on a support and spreads around 1.5m, carrying white trumpet flowers with a yellow throat through the warm months. It is the simplest way to get a long flowering climber onto a balcony screen or a courtyard trellis. One thing to know before you buy: the milky sap irritates skin and the plant is toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers for months, not weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e In warm weather it produces flushes of white trumpets continuously rather than one short burst.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwines rather than clings.\u003c\/strong\u003e It winds around wires, mesh and slim trellis and has no clinging roots, so it will not mark render or paintwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat tolerant and humidity tolerant, so it keeps flowering through a coastal or inland summer that stops fussier climbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall footprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is happy in a pot, which makes it one of the few climbers that suits an apartment with no garden bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm pot with a slim obelisk holds one plant for years. Use a premium mix and repot every second season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trained on wires against a wall it gives height and flower without taking floor area, and it cuts back to fit each season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant on an entry arch or a letterbox frame reads as a deliberate feature rather than a filler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing My Fair Lady dipladenia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with light afternoon shade an advantage in hot inland gardens. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate districts. Being frost tender, cool and southern gardens should keep it potted and shelter it over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is the priority. In the ground, improve heavy soil with compost and coarse sand and plant on a slight mound. In pots, never let it stand in a saucer of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply when the top few centimetres dry, less in winter. Feed with a controlled release fertiliser in spring and a high potassium liquid feed monthly through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back by up to a third in early spring. Flowers form on new wood, so an early prune gives a fuller, better flowering plant. Wear gloves, as cut stems bleed milky sap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in two sizes: a pack of ten in 140mm pots, and a pack of six in 200mm pots. The 140mm plants are young and the value option when you are planting several supports. The 200mm plants are further along and give a display sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel packed upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect growth to restart within two to three weeks in warm weather, and flowers inside the first season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse the full climber range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants that suit balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/gardening-in-small-spaces-guide\"\u003eMaking the most of a small garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Dipladenia is toxic to cats and dogs, and the milky sap irritates skin and eyes. Plant it out of reach of pets and children, and wear gloves when pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a trellis?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It twines rather than sticks, so it needs wires, mesh or an obelisk to climb. Without support it will scramble along the ground instead of gaining height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive a frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is frost tender. In frost prone districts keep it potted so it can move under cover for winter, and cut back damaged growth in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it stopped flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually too little light, too much nitrogen, or no spring prune. Move it brighter, switch to a high potassium feed, and cut it back by a third next spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44837344674111,"sku":"QLD","price":231.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44837348933951,"sku":"QLD","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/My-Fair-Lady-Dipladenia-sanderi_073e0054.jpg?v=1742472653"},{"product_id":"merlins-magic-dipladenia-dipladenia-sanderi-rosea","title":"Merlin's Magic Dipladenia - Dipladenia sanderi 'Rosea'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMerlin's Magic Dipladenia (\u003cem\u003eMandevilla sanderi\u003c\/em\u003e 'Rosea') is the flowering climber for a hot courtyard where nothing has room to sprawl. It twines to about 1.5m tall and 1m wide, small enough for a pot and a slim trellis, and carries deep pink trumpet flowers in flushes from spring through to autumn. Unlike the larger mandevillas it stays compact and keeps flowering without constant tying in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonths of flower, not weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink trumpets open in repeated flushes from spring to autumn, heaviest through the warm months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact for a climber.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.5m by 1m it suits an obelisk or a balcony railing rather than swallowing a fence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and humidity are no problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is South American and genuinely enjoys a hot, sticky summer, which few flowering climbers manage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e Established plants cope with dry spells, although potted plants still need regular water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm pot with an obelisk is the classic use. Growing it in a container also lets you move it under cover, which matters in any garden that gets frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e It drops very little litter compared with most flowering shrubs, handles reflected heat off paving, and sits the flowers at eye level along a pool fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trained up a post or a wall mounted wire, one plant becomes a vertical run of colour in a bed too narrow for a shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing dipladenia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering, with afternoon shade acceptable in the hottest inland gardens. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate plant, and it is frost tender. In cool temperate gardens grow it in a pot and shift it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above everything else. Use a quality potting mix in containers, and open up heavy garden soil with compost and coarse sand. Cold wet roots over winter are the usual cause of loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top few centimetres of mix dry out in spring and summer, then cut right back in winter. Liquid feed every two to three weeks through the warm months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune young growth to force branching, and cut the plant back by about a third in early spring. Flowers form on new wood, so that spring cut drives the season ahead. The stems bleed a milky sap, so wear gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold in 200mm pots in packs of six and 140mm pots in packs of ten. The 200mm plants are more advanced, already twining and often carrying buds in the warmer months. The 140mm plants are younger and better value per plant across a long balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClimbers travel with their stems tied in, and some leaf drop after transit is normal. Give each plant its support within a week of arrival, because unsupported stems twine around each other and are awkward to separate later. 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\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse the full climbing plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/your-ideal-tropical-poolside-plants-for-low-maintenance-bliss\"\u003eChoosing low maintenance poolside plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eCompare plants for poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants that perform on a balcony\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs dipladenia safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The stems and leaves carry a milky sap that is toxic if chewed and irritating to skin, so keep it out of reach of pets that graze on foliage. Wear gloves when you prune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is frost tender, so an unprotected plant in a cold garden will be cut back or killed by a hard frost. In cool temperate districts treat it as a container plant and move it under a verandah for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a trellis?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It twines rather than clinging, so it needs something slim to wrap around. It will not attach itself to a flat wall or a paling fence without help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":44837358993727,"sku":"QLD","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44837450776895,"sku":"QLD","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Merlins-Magic-Dipladenia-Dipladenia-sanderi-Rosea.jpg?v=1741858304"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/plants-for-balconies.png?v=1749348521","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\/plant.oembed?page=14","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}