{"title":"Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the entire Nursery Near Me plant range: more than 2,000 lines spanning screening and hedging plants, feature trees, natives, fruit and citrus, indoor plants and everything between, from tubestock under $15 to advanced 45 litre specimens. Nobody browses two thousand plants, so use the filters for climate, sun, mature size, growth rate and water needs to cut the grid down to plants that will genuinely thrive at your place. The guide below explains how.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStart with your climate, not with a plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single biggest predictor of success is whether a plant suits your climate zone, so settle that first. Tropical and subtropical gardeners from Cairns down to northern New South Wales can grow the lush, fast movers: palms, frangipani, lilly pillies and bold tropical foliage. Warm temperate gardens around Sydney, Perth and Adelaide have the widest choice in the country. Cool temperate gardeners in Victoria, Tasmania, Canberra and the tablelands should favour frost hardy species: magnolias, crepe myrtles, olives, box and most deciduous trees. Dry inland and Mediterranean climates reward drought tolerant natives, olives, rosemary and westringia. Set the climate and frost filters beside the grid and the wrong choices simply disappear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThen match the position: sun, soil and space\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch the planting spot through one full day. Six or more hours of direct sun is full sun, three to six is part shade, less than three is shade, and the light filter uses exactly those bands. Then be honest about space. Mature width matters more than height in most suburban gardens, because an over wide shrub beside a path is a pruning job forever. The mature height and width filters exist so you can buy the plant that fits the space at maturity, rather than fighting it every season for a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse by the job you need done\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost people arrive needing a job done rather than a species. The biggest category on the site is \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003ehedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e, followed by \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003etrees\u003c\/a\u003e for shade and structure, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eAustralian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e for birds and low water gardens, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e for the edible garden and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e for inside the house. Each of those collections carries its own buying guide written for the category, with spacings and variety comparisons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the size options actually mean\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same plant is often sold in several sizes, and the right one comes down to budget and patience. Tubestock is a young plant in a small tube: much the cheapest way to plant long hedges and big gardens, and it establishes faster than most people expect, but allow an extra year to reach the same size. A 200mm pot is the workhorse, large enough for real presence at a sensible price. 300mm and 400mm pots buy immediate impact in feature positions. Advanced stock, from 45 litre bags to ex ground trees, delivers an established garden on day one and is freighted at cost, with common tiers at $179.95 and $209.90.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and the first summer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig the hole twice the width of the pot and exactly its depth, rough up the sides in clay soil, and set the root ball level with the surrounding ground. Water in with 10 to 20 litres even if rain is forecast, mulch 75mm deep while keeping mulch clear of the stem, then water deeply twice a week through the first summer rather than lightly every day. Feed with a controlled release fertiliser in early spring. Most shrubs and trees are established and largely self sufficient after 18 months to two years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does plant delivery work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything here is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Plants are packed to travel and covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen is the best time to plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutumn is the quiet achiever across most of Australia: warm soil, cooling air and winter rain ahead. Spring is the classic window in frost prone districts. In the tropics and subtropics, plant through the dry season and keep anything sensitive to waterlogging out of the wet summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I buy tubestock or an advanced plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubestock for long runs and patient budgets, advanced for instant structure. A sensible compromise: advanced plants in the two or three positions you look at every day, 200mm stock everywhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know a plant suits my soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost plants here tolerate an average garden loam. The genuine deal breakers are waterlogged clay and coastal salt. If either applies to you, use the filters and each product's position notes, and fix heavy clay with gypsum and raised planting before you plant, not after.\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 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\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":"variegated-shell-ginger-alpinia-zerumbet-variegata","title":"Variegated Shell Ginger - Alpinia zerumbet 'Variegata'","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated Shell Ginger (\u003cem\u003eAlpinia zerumbet\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegata') is the fastest way to make a warm garden read as tropical. Broad paddle leaves brushed with gold and green climb to about 2m tall and 1.5m wide in a couple of seasons, and the clump keeps thickening from the base. Plant it a metre apart and you have a soft, leafy screen where a bare fence used to be.\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 flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e The gold striping runs the length of every leaf and holds all year, so the display never depends on a season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast, and cheap to fill with.\u003c\/strong\u003e It puts up new canes through the warm months and reaches screening height inside two summers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles wet feet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Damp corners, downpipe outfalls and the low end of a lawn are where most shrubs sulk. This one thrives there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets, and scented.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, and arching sprays of waxy white and pink buds hang from canes in their second year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. The leaves overlap by the second summer, and because the growth is soft it filters a view rather than walling it off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and poolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hold the same 1m spacing across a bed. Salt tolerant, heat tolerant and comfortable in humidity, with no fine litter to drop into the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider keeps it near 1.2m to 1.5m for a door or a wide balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing variegated shell ginger in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with the best variegation in bright light and the largest leaves in dappled shade. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and it is frost tender, so cold inland and southern gardens need a pot that shelters through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy, and unusually forgiving of heavy, damp ground. Improve poor soil with compost at planting and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the canes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water twice a week through the first summer, then as needed. The leaf edges crisp if it goes too long dry. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and mid summer keeps the colour bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spent canes to ground level after they flower, since each cane flowers once. In cooler gardens, frost damaged foliage can be cut back hard in early spring and the clump reshoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes run from tube stock, through 140mm pots in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six and 250mm in packs of three, to single 300mm plants. Tubes and 140mm plants are young clumps of two or three canes and the value choice for a long boundary. The 250mm and 300mm plants arrive with real leaf area already.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaves are large and soft, so expect creasing or a torn edge after transit. Trim the worst of it and the next flush covers the gap. Expect new canes within four to six weeks in warm weather. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, minimum order of $300 before delivery, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/your-ideal-tropical-poolside-plants-for-low-maintenance-bliss\"\u003ePoolside plants for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-tropical-climates\"\u003eBrowse the wider tropical garden plants range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eCompare other plants safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eSee what else suits a poolside 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 for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. Closer than that and the clumps compete without closing any faster, which just makes feeding and watering harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has mine not flowered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShell ginger flowers on second year canes, so a plant cut to the ground each winter never reaches flowering age. Leave the canes standing and the sprays arrive in late spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill frost kill it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost burns the foliage but the clump usually reshoots from the base in spring. Repeated hard frost is a different matter, so in cold districts grow it in a pot you can move under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44126897144127,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100269396287,"sku":null,"price":177.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140101853503,"sku":null,"price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100269429055,"sku":null,"price":221.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140101787967,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140101820735,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140101755199,"sku":null,"price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100269363519,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Variegated-Shell-Ginger-Alpinia-zerumbet-Variegata.png?v=1766221882"},{"product_id":"giant-bromeliad-alcantarea-imperialis","title":"Giant Bromeliad - Alcantarea imperialis","description":"\u003cp\u003eGiant Bromeliad (\u003cem\u003eAlcantarea imperialis\u003c\/em\u003e) is what you plant when a garden needs one bold thing rather than ten small ones. The rosette builds to about 1.2m tall and 1.5m across, and a mature plant lifts a branched flower spike to around 3m. It holds that shape without pruning, staking or much water, which is why landscape designers keep using it around pools and entries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchitecture without the upkeep.\u003c\/strong\u003e A symmetrical rosette 1.5m across keeps its form all year, and there is nothing to prune or stake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, salt tolerant and comfortable in humidity, so it copes with coastal exposure and pool splash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA flower spike worth waiting for.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature plants throw a branched spike to about 3m in white and red, and birds work it while it is open.\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\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant in gravel or low groundcover carries a whole courtyard. Allow 1.5m of clear space so the rosette reads as a shape rather than a gap filler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It sheds very little leaf litter and tolerates salt, so it suits pool surrounds and exposed coastal beds where softer plants burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart for a bold repeated planting. Among boulders it looks at home and gets the sharp drainage it prefers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Giant Bromeliad in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun deepens the burgundy tones; part shade keeps the leaves greener and broader. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cool inland and southern gardeners should pot it and move it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters far more than fertility. A free draining mix, a raised bed or a gravel bed all work, while heavy wet clay will rot the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fill the central well of the rosette rather than soaking the soil, and tip it out and refill every few weeks in warm weather so it stays fresh. One light controlled release feed in spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pull spent lower leaves off by hand. After flowering, that rosette declines and pups form at the base to replace it, so leave them attached until they reach a third of the parent's size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in six sizes: 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and single plants in 300mm, 330mm and 400mm. The pack sizes are young rosettes, good value for mass planting but a few years off real presence. A 400mm plant reads as a feature the day it lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBromeliads travel better than most plants because the thick leaves hold their own moisture. Expect a settling period of a few weeks with little visible growth, then steady widening through the warm season. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead about the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/diverse-bromeliad-varieties-discover-them-all\"\u003erange of bromeliad varieties\u003c\/a\u003e and how they differ.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-plants-for-designer-gardens\"\u003earchitectural plants for designer gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eplants for poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003epet safe plant range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before it flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral years from a small pot, and flowering marks the end of that rosette. Pups at the base take over, so an established clump keeps going even as individual rosettes finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. In cool temperate gardens grow it in a pot against a warm north facing wall and shift it under eaves for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is not toxic to either. The leaf edges are firm, so keep it back from paths where small children run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140101886271,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":51624833745215,"sku":"QLD","price":522.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140101919039,"sku":null,"price":392.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140101951807,"sku":null,"price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":44760583766335,"sku":"QLD","price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140101984575,"sku":null,"price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100271264063,"sku":null,"price":726.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100271231295,"sku":null,"price":676.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Giant-Bromeliad-Alcantarea-imperialis.jpg?v=1741857682"},{"product_id":"bismarck-palm-bismarckia-nobilis","title":"Bismarck Palm - Bismarckia nobilis","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bismarck Palm (\u003cem\u003eBismarckia nobilis\u003c\/em\u003e) is the biggest statement you can make with a single plant. Its stiff fan shaped fronds are a genuine silver blue, each one up to 2m across, carried on a stout trunk that lifts the crown to around 8m over time with a spread of about 6m. This Madagascan palm suits Australian conditions superbly: drought tolerant, heat tolerant, wind tolerant and salt tolerant. The one thing it demands is space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver blue, not green.\u003c\/strong\u003e The colour is unusual enough that one palm changes the whole palette of a garden, year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale without a forest.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant does the work of a group, reaching about 8m tall and 6m wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat, wind and coastal salt are all handled, and established palms need little more than rainfall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide climate range.\u003c\/strong\u003e It performs in tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid gardens, from Darwin to Perth to the warmer east coast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost no maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No shaping, no feeding program, just the occasional removal of spent fronds.\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 This palm is a full stop, not a comma. Give it at least 4m of clearance from walls, eaves, paths and fences, and set it against a plain backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and entries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A matched pair either side of an entrance is one of the few times two are better than one. For an avenue, plant 7m to 8m apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance and stiff, low litter fronds make it a sound choice near water, set well back from the coping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bismarck Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, without compromise, because shade dulls the silver colour and stretches the plant. It takes light frost only once established, so tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid gardens are the range. Cold inland districts, the tablelands, Tasmania and hard frosting southern gardens sit outside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage is essential, and sandy or gravelly soils are ideal. On clay, plant on a mound at least 300mm above grade, since standing water in winter is the most common cause of failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week for the first two summers, then reduce to occasional deep waterings. Apply a palm fertiliser with magnesium and potassium in early spring and again in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and handling.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove only fully brown fronds, because cutting green ones weakens the crown. Wear gloves, as the frond stems carry small teeth. Plant it where you want it permanently: established specimens rarely transplant well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: 400mm, 90L, 100L and 285L. The 400mm plant is young with the silver colour showing, and it is the patient option because this species is slow early on. The 90L and 100L sizes are the usual middle ground, and the 285L is an advanced specimen for projects needing scale immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalms are packed with the crown protected and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and the larger sizes need machinery and site access. Expect little top growth in the first season, then a steady sequence of new fronds. 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\/large-palms-for-instant-impact\"\u003eBrowse large palms for instant impact\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=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eShop drought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/why-bismarck-palm-makes-a-great-feature-tree\"\u003eBismarck palm size, colour and placement\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much space does it really need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan for about 6m of crown width, and keep at least 4m clear of buildings, eaves, paths and fences. The common mistake is planting it in a courtyard where it looks right for five years and then has to come out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly at first, then steadily. Expect several years of crown building before the trunk starts to lift, which is why larger sizes are worth the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my palm greener than the photos?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough direct sun. The silver blue waxy coating develops properly only in full sun, and palms grown in part shade look washed out green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100271526207,"sku":null,"price":183.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":49545634513215,"sku":"QLD","price":495.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100271591743,"sku":null,"price":693.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":50478286405951,"sku":"QLD","price":1155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140102017343,"sku":null,"price":811.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L","offer_id":55100271493439,"sku":null,"price":880.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"160L","offer_id":55100271427903,"sku":null,"price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100271460671,"sku":null,"price":1650.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"285L (Backorder)","offer_id":44437317878079,"sku":"QLD","price":2337.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100271558975,"sku":null,"price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100271624511,"sku":null,"price":27500.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Bismarck-Palm-Bismarckia-nobilis.jpg?v=1741857684"},{"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 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-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":259.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"175mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140102082879,"sku":null,"price":270.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100271755583,"sku":null,"price":208.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44127572001087,"sku":"QLD","price":287.95,"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 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140102148415,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140102246719,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"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":145.95,"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":"dragon-tree-dracaena-draco","title":"Dragon Tree - Dracaena draco","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dragon Tree is what you plant when a garden needs one strong shape, not more foliage. \u003cem\u003eDracaena draco\u003c\/em\u003e builds a stout grey trunk topped with rosettes of stiff blue-green leaves, reaching about 4m tall and 3m wide over ten to fifteen years. It is genuinely slow, and that is the appeal: it holds its proportions for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural straight away.\u003c\/strong\u003e Even a young plant reads as garden architecture, so you get the effect immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerious drought tolerance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it runs on rainfall, needing a deep soak only in a long dry spell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat, wind and salt air.\u003c\/strong\u003e Exposed coastal blocks and hot western walls suit it well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow enough for small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 4m in ten to fifteen years, so it fits a courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost nothing to do.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning, no shaping, no spraying. Low maintenance here means the plant looks after itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a single feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e One Dragon Tree in gravel or low succulents does more work than a group of shrubs. Allow 3m of clear width for the canopy and keep it 2m back from paths and walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn a large pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow, undemanding roots make it a strong long-term container plant. Use a pot at least 60cm across with a free draining cactus and succulent mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal, poolside and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt spray does not mark the foliage and there is almost no leaf litter, so it is easy beside a pool. Sharp rockery drainage suits it too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Dragon Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, six hours or more. It survives part shade but the rosettes open out and lose their tight form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage is the one thing it will not forgive. Sandy and gravelly soils are ideal. On clay, plant into a raised mound at least 30cm high with coarse sand worked through the backfill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once a week through the first summer, fortnightly in the second year, then only in extended dry weather. More are lost to overwatering than to drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e One handful of slow release fertiliser in early spring is plenty, and no pruning is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens suit it best. It takes light frost only, so in cool temperate districts keep it potted against a north-facing wall and shelter it on the coldest nights. In wet tropical gardens, humidity and summer rain can rot the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are container grown and travel well, because the foliage is stiff and carries little water weight. A few lower leaves may look creased after transit. That is normal and they are shed within a season. Water it in on arrival, then leave it alone for a fortnight. Expect character rather than height in the first year or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe deliver Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-dragon-tree-care\"\u003eDragon Tree care and maintenance guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eBrowse all drought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003ePlants for coastal and salt exposed gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eMore plants that thrive in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow quickly does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly, and that is the point. Expect about 4m in ten to fifteen years in a warm garden, less again in a pot. The huge specimens in photographs are centuries old plants in their native Canary Islands habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it in a pot permanently?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a very long time, yes. In a container of 60cm or more with free draining mix it stays comfortable for years, simply growing more slowly. Repot only once the roots fill the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Dracaena species are toxic to cats and dogs if the leaves are chewed. Site it away from where pets dig or graze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature plants send up sprays of small white and green flowers, usually followed by orange berries. 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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 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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":328.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140102443327,"sku":null,"price":392.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":47615900811583,"sku":"QLD","price":247.95,"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":569.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":51638968779071,"sku":"QLD","price":536.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100272542015,"sku":null,"price":1021.95,"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":"coastal-screw-pine-pandanus-pedunculatus","title":"Coastal Screw Pine - Pandanus Pedunculatus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe coastal screw pine (\u003cem\u003ePandanus tectorius\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003epedunculatus\u003c\/em\u003e) is the tree that holds a beachfront garden together when nothing else will stand the salt. It grows to about 5m tall and 4m wide, carrying spiralled strap leaves on a branched trunk propped up by a cage of aerial roots. It is an Australian native from the east coast dunes, so wind, salt spray and sand are normal conditions rather than a hardship.\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 front line.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, wind tolerant and drought tolerant once established, so it holds up where ornamentals burn off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculpture, not just greenery.\u003c\/strong\u003e The prop roots and spiralled crown carry a courtyard on their own, and it uplights well at night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn east coast native.\u003c\/strong\u003e A genuine dune species, not an imported lookalike, and the fruit brings birds in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning routine, no shaping, no feeding schedule, and it grows in soil most trees find too poor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it on the seaward edge of a planting to shelter softer species behind, or as the single tree on a dune facing block where a conventional shade tree has no hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting, poolside and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant in a gravel bed or a wide entry does more than a group, and it tolerates pool splash without dropping fine litter into the water. Allow about 4m of width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing coastal screw pine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. In part shade the crown opens up and loses the tight spiral that makes it worth planting. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, including humid coastal ones. It is frost tender, so cold inland and frosty southern gardens need it potted and moved under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, and the sandier the better. On heavy clay, plant high on a mound with coarse material worked through, because sitting wet is the main way to lose one. Water weekly through the first two summers, then rarely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light native fertiliser in spring is enough. No pruning is needed; old leaves can be cut off flush at the trunk, or left for a natural look. Never cut the prop roots, because they hold the plant upright in wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClearance and the leaf edges.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaf margins and midrib carry small sharp teeth that catch skin and clothing. Plant it at least a metre back from paths and seating, wear gloves and long sleeves when you work on it, and think twice before putting one beside a play area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 200mm multipacks, 300mm, 45L, 100L, 200L and 400L. Growth is steady rather than quick, so the size you buy largely determines the size you live with for years. The 200mm and 300mm plants are the value option, the 45L and 100L the middle ground, and the 200L and 400L already carry a formed trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a slow first season while the roots establish, then steady 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\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003eCompare plants for windbreaks and exposed sites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eMore tropical foliage for a resort look\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 close to the beach can I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery close. It handles direct salt spray and sand blast, which is why it is used on foreshore plantings. Give it free draining soil and full sun and it will outlast almost anything else on the block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the leaves dangerous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are sharply toothed along the edges and will scratch, so treat them the way you would a small agave. Gloves and long sleeves for any work on the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow away from the coast?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a frost free garden with full sun and drainage. Inland heat is not a problem; cold is. Anywhere with regular frosts needs it potted and sheltered over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100269199679,"sku":null,"price":348.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44767195332927,"sku":"QLD","price":309.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100269232447,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44767195365695,"sku":"QLD","price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100269166911,"sku":null,"price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100269035839,"sku":null,"price":453.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100269003071,"sku":null,"price":684.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44129736294719,"sku":"QLD","price":318.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100268970303,"sku":null,"price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44767195398463,"sku":"QLD","price":687.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100269101375,"sku":null,"price":1100.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44780210651455,"sku":"QLD","price":1443.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100269134143,"sku":null,"price":2722.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":44767195431231,"sku":"QLD","price":4331.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100269068607,"sku":null,"price":5500.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Coastal-Screw-Pine-Pandanus-Pedunculatus.png?v=1768454518"},{"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 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44774708871487,"sku":"QLD","price":602.95,"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":1100.95,"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":"teddy-bear-palm-dypsis-leptocheilos","title":"Teddy Bear Palm - Dypsis leptocheilos","description":"\u003cp\u003eTeddy Bear Palm (\u003cem\u003eDypsis leptocheilos\u003c\/em\u003e) takes its name from the thick rust brown fur coating the crownshaft below the fronds, a texture most people reach out and touch before they ask what it is. It grows to around 6m tall and 3m wide on a single clean grey trunk topped with arching feather fronds, steady enough to stay in scale with a suburban garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe velvet crownshaft.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense rust coloured felt sits between trunk and fronds, and it is why this palm gets planted where people walk past it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle trunk, tidy footprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does not sucker, so at 6m by 3m it fits a courtyard or a narrow bed without spreading into a clump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Old fronds drop cleanly of their own accord, so there is no annual climbing job to keep it neat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat, humidity and dry spells are all handled once established, and it is listed as pet friendly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Place it where it will be seen up close, near an entry, a courtyard wall or a window, so the furred crownshaft reads properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fronds are held high and shed cleanly, and the roots are not invasive, so it suits a pool surround better than most large palms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a matched run, space plants 3m to 4m apart so each crown can arch without the fronds knitting over the drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Teddy Bear Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate palm, and the limit is frost: it is frost tender, so cool inland gardens, the tablelands and cold southern districts will not hold it outdoors. In marginal areas plant against a north facing wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil enriched with compost. It will not tolerate a wet, airless root zone, so raise the planting position on heavy clay and keep 75mm of mulch clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first two summers, then reduce. A slow release palm fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer keeps the fronds deep green. Pale older fronds usually mean it is short on potassium or magnesium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove only fronds that have gone fully brown, cutting close to the trunk. Trimming green fronds to tidy the crown weakens the palm and does nothing for its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is offered in two sizes, a 400mm pot and a 100L. The 400mm plant is an established juvenile with a full head of fronds but little visible trunk yet, and the velvet crownshaft develops as that trunk forms. The 100L is an advanced palm with presence from the day it goes in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalms are packed with the fronds tied in, so expect to untie and settle them after unpacking, and expect some tip browning from transit. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Allow a month of little visible change, then a new frond every few months through the warm season, under our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/guide-to-palm-trees-varieties-an-essential-overview\"\u003eA guide to palm varieties and how to choose\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full palm tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eCompare plants suited to poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eSee other plants that are safe around pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is frost tender, and even a light frost will scorch the fronds on a young plant. Keep it to frost free tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, or grow it in a large pot that can be moved under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate rather than quick. In a warm garden with water and feed, expect a few new fronds each year and visible trunk within three to four years from the 400mm size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe beside a pool, and around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes on both counts. The fronds are carried high and drop whole rather than shredding, the roots are not invasive around paving, and it is listed as pet friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100273131839,"sku":null,"price":348.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100273164607,"sku":null,"price":365.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100273066303,"sku":null,"price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100272935231,"sku":null,"price":169.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44127689015615,"sku":"QLD","price":429.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100273099071,"sku":null,"price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100272967999,"sku":null,"price":990.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44775048577343,"sku":"QLD","price":962.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"160L","offer_id":55100273000767,"sku":null,"price":1237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"285L","offer_id":55100273033535,"sku":null,"price":1787.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Teddy-Bear-Palm-Dypsis-leptocheilos.jpg?v=1742297040"},{"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 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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":225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140102607167,"sku":null,"price":226.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140102672703,"sku":null,"price":228.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140102705471,"sku":null,"price":128.95,"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 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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 (Backorder)","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":225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140102771007,"sku":null,"price":252.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140102803775,"sku":null,"price":131.95,"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":346.95,"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 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the 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":"cardboard-plant-zamia-furfuracea","title":"Cardboard Plant - Zamia furfuracea","description":"\u003cp\u003eCardboard Plant (\u003cem\u003eZamia furfuracea\u003c\/em\u003e) is a cycad, not a palm: a low squat trunk pushing out stiff arching fronds of thick felted leaflets that really do feel like cardboard. It settles at around 1m tall and 1.5m across, a broad sculptural feature rather than a tall one. Slow, tough and salt tolerant, it is a first choice for a poolside bed or a large pot. Every part of it is highly toxic, so read the caution below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchitecture that holds all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Symmetrical whorls of rigid fronds give a strong shape in every season, without the constant leaf drop of most tropical plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for poolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and chlorine splash do not trouble it, the leaflets stay put, and the low broad shape suits a paved surround.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and heat proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt, heat and drought tolerant once established, so beachfront positions and hot courtyards both work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery slow and very low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e One flush of fronds a year, nothing to prune or stake.\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 strongest use. A pot 500mm or wider gives it room for a decade, and lets you shift it under cover at the cool end of its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside, courtyards, rockeries and coastal beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it at least 1.5m back from paving so the mature spread does not push fronds over the edge. A single specimen among boulders or gravel is the way to use it, since repeating it weakens the effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cardboard Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with full sun giving the most compact plant. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens only. It is frost tender, so colder gardens need it potted and movable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage is not optional. Sandy and gravelly soils are ideal; on clay, mound the position 200mm or use a free draining cactus and palm mix. Wet winter soil is the most common way this plant is lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only in extended dry weather; mature plants dislike constant moisture. Feed once in early spring with a slow release palm and cycad fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Only to remove old fronds once they yellow, cut close to the trunk. Do not cut healthy green fronds; the plant produces so few that removing them sets it back a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant caution.\u003c\/strong\u003e All parts are highly toxic to pets and people if eaten, and the seeds are the most dangerous. Poisoning in dogs can be lethal. Keep it away from animals that chew plants and from young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in sizes from 200mm plants in packs of six and 250mm in packs of three, through single 300mm and 400mm plants, to advanced 110L and 160L specimens. The smaller pots hold young plants, usually a rosette of two or three fronds, that take several years to gain presence. The 110L and 160L plants are mature, with a formed trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCycads travel well because the fronds are rigid and leathery. Expect no visible growth for the first few months, then one flush of fronds in the warm season. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant has 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\/your-ideal-tropical-poolside-plants-for-low-maintenance-bliss\"\u003eLow maintenance poolside planting ideas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eBrowse poolside plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eCompare tropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/choosing-the-right-size-pot-for-your-plant-the-complete-guide\"\u003eChoosing the right pot size\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Every part is highly toxic if swallowed, the seeds most of all, with serious and sometimes fatal poisoning recorded in dogs. Avoid it if you have a pet that chews plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a palm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it is a cycad, an older and unrelated group. It grows far more slowly than any palm and produces cones rather than flowers, so palm care advice does not transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is frost tender and damaged by even light frost. In cold gardens grow it potted and move it under cover over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100273688895,"sku":null,"price":478.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44760323883327,"sku":"QLD","price":461.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140102934847,"sku":null,"price":563.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44129416380735,"sku":"QLD","price":206.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44129416413503,"sku":"QLD","price":618.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100273852735,"sku":null,"price":1155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100273721663,"sku":null,"price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100273656127,"sku":null,"price":990.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100273787199,"sku":null,"price":1993.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L (Backorder)","offer_id":45642288365887,"sku":"QLD","price":889.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"160L (Backorder)","offer_id":45642291478847,"sku":"QLD","price":1367.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Cardboard-Plant-Zamia-furfuracea.jpg?v=1741857719"},{"product_id":"xanadu-philodendron-philodendron-xanadu","title":"Xanadu Philodendron - Philodendron xanadu","description":"\u003cp\u003eXanadu philodendron (\u003cem\u003ePhilodendron\u003c\/em\u003e 'Xanadu') gives you a tropical look that stays low and behaves itself. It forms a mounding clump around 1m tall and 1.5m across, built from deeply lobed glossy leaves on stiff upright stems. It neither climbs nor runs, so a bed planted a metre apart knits into a continuous sweep of foliage and holds that shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays where you put it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Xanadu is a self heading clump, not a climber. No aerial roots up the wall, no runners through the bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat, humidity and drought tolerant once established. Removing a few old leaves twice a year is the only job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside without the litter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leathery leaves cope with reflected heat off paving and do not shed the fine litter that clogs a skimmer box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors as well as out.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a bright room it holds its compact rosette shape instead of stretching for the window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot one for pet households.\u003c\/strong\u003e Like every philodendron it carries calcium oxalate and is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart. The clumps meet in about two seasons and read as one low tropical sweep, at a fraction of the upkeep of lawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and paved courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes reflected heat off pavers and the humidity around a pool, and stays low enough not to block the view across the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, borders and indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm or larger pot suits a mature clump, and a single row makes a knee height edge to a driveway or path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Xanadu philodendron in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to filtered sun, though it takes morning sun happily. A plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so in cool temperate and frosty inland districts grow it in a pot that can shift under cover, or keep it indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and rich in organic matter. Dig compost through the bed first, then mulch 50mm deep, kept clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Twice a week through the first summer, then only in dry spells. Let the topsoil dry slightly between waterings, especially in pots. Controlled release fertiliser in early spring and mid summer keeps the leaves large and dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning. Cut yellowing leaves off at the base, and divide a congested clump in warm weather after five or six years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in 140mm packs of ten, 180mm and 200mm packs of six, 250mm packs of three, and single 300mm plants. Multipacks are the sensible choice for mass planting, while the 300mm gives you a filled pot straight away. Younger plants arrive with fewer, smaller leaves and will not show the full deep lobing until their second season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Expect a quiet fortnight after planting, then steady new leaves through the warm months. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse indoor plants for Australian homes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers-groundcover\"\u003eCompare climbers and groundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a new garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart for a full mass planting. Any closer and the clumps crowd each other without covering the ground any faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow indoors long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a bright room. Indoor plants stay smaller and grow more slowly than the same plant outdoors, and they need far less water over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The sap contains calcium oxalate, which irritates the mouth and throat if a pet chews the leaves. Choose a pet friendly alternative instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44129427128639,"sku":"QLD","price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140103000383,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44480833487167,"sku":"QLD","price":223.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140102967615,"sku":null,"price":239.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44129427194175,"sku":"QLD","price":130.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100274082111,"sku":null,"price":99.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Xanadu-Philodendron-Philodendron-xanadu_2572e0b9.png?v=1766221902"},{"product_id":"foxtail-palm-wodyetia-bifurcata","title":"Foxtail Palm - Wodyetia Bifurcata","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Foxtail Palm is the feature palm most Australian gardens end up asking for. Named for the plumed fronds arching off a smooth grey trunk, \u003cem\u003eWodyetia bifurcata\u003c\/em\u003e reaches around 10m with a canopy roughly 4m across. It grows fast for a palm, sheds its own spent fronds, and its fibrous roots sit safely beside paving and pool shells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA canopy within a few seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e A fast growing palm, not one you plant and wait a decade for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt cleans up after itself.\u003c\/strong\u003e Old fronds detach and drop away whole, leaving a clean trunk. No ladder, no pruning saw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe near hard surfaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e Palm roots are fine and fibrous, so a Foxtail will not lift pavers or crack a pool shell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Australian native.\u003c\/strong\u003e From Cape Melville in far north Queensland, so heat, humidity and salt-laden coastal wind all suit it. Cream flowers draw birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two feeds a year and a deep drink in a dry spell.\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 Non-invasive roots pose no risk to a pool shell, paving or pipework, and fronds drop whole rather than shredding into the water. Allow 2m from the coping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant at 3m to 4m spacing so the crowns meet overhead without crowding, since each palm holds about 4m of canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and coastal planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen in lawn, or a group of three at staggered heights, is the classic use. Salt tolerance suits front-line coastal gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Foxtail Palms in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and is frost tender, so in Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and cold inland districts it needs your warmest sheltered spot, or a pot that can move under cover in winter. A hard frost burns the fronds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil matters most. Sandy and loamy soils suit it as they are; in heavy clay, plant on a raised mound 200mm to 300mm above the surrounding level and improve the backfill with compost and coarse sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, then taper to a weekly soak; after about twelve months it is genuinely drought tolerant. Feed a palm fertiliser with magnesium and potassium in early spring and mid summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None needed, and never cut green fronds off a palm; it has only one growing point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix sizes are available, from 250mm and 300mm pots through 400mm and 45L up to advanced 100L and 300L stock. Smaller pots hold young palms with no clear trunk yet, the economical way to plant a group. The 45L and larger sizes have a formed trunk and read as a feature the day they go in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFronds are tied in for transit and may look folded or show a little tip burn, which grows out with the next frond. Plant within a few days and expect four to six weeks before new growth shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every order is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/foxtail-palms-a-comprehensive-guide-to-this-stunning-plant\"\u003efull Foxtail Palm growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e for planting detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrowse our wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-trees\"\u003epalm range\u003c\/a\u003e for clumping and cold-hardier options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompare it against other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003efeature trees\u003c\/a\u003e if you want shade too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does a Foxtail Palm grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaster than most feature palms. Expect visible height each year and a full crown within two to three seasons in tropical and subtropical gardens, and slower but steady growth in warm temperate areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow one in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly with care, because it is frost tender. Give it your most sheltered position and free draining soil, or keep it in a large container that can be moved out of frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palm itself is not a concern, but the fruit is not considered pet safe. 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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 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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":220.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100274737471,"sku":null,"price":749.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140103196991,"sku":null,"price":237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140103164223,"sku":null,"price":307.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140103131455,"sku":null,"price":198.95,"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":"sensation-peace-lily-spathiphyllum-sensation","title":"Sensation Peace Lily - Spathiphyllum 'Sensation'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSensation Peace Lily (\u003cem\u003eSpathiphyllum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sensation') is the largest peace lily grown, and the one to choose when a room needs a plant with presence rather than another pot on a shelf. It reaches about 1.5m tall and 1.2m across, with broad, deeply ribbed leaves that arch out to fill a corner, in light most indoor plants would sulk in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt fills a corner properly.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.5m tall and 1.2m wide it does the job a floor standing plant is meant to do, without a stake or a frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles low light.\u003c\/strong\u003e A south facing room, an office away from a window or a shaded lounge all work, though flowering is lighter the darker it gets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe leaves are the point.\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad, glossy, heavily ribbed foliage up to 60cm long, with white flower spathes rising above it through the warmer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt tells you when it is thirsty.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves droop visibly before any damage is done, then recover within hours of a water. That makes it forgiving for a first indoor plant.\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 an indoor plant first. Inside, your climate stops mattering, which counts for a plant this frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A decorative pot 400mm or wider with a drainage hole stops a plant this size going top heavy. Keep it out of a sealed cachepot that holds standing water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheltered outdoor rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it works in deep shade on a covered patio, where the humidity suits it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sensation Peace Lily in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light gives the best growth and the most flowers. Low light is tolerated but slows it down. Keep it out of direct sun through glass, which scorches the broad leaves. Outdoor use is limited to tropical and subtropical gardens in deep shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor potting mix that holds moisture without staying sodden, in a pot with a drainage hole. Repot every two to three years in spring, dividing the clump if you want more plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top few centimetres of mix feel dry, soaking it thoroughly and tipping out the saucer. Roughly weekly in summer and every ten to fourteen days in winter. Feed a half strength liquid fertiliser monthly in spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spent flower stems and yellowed leaves right back at the base rather than trimming partway. Wipe the leaves every month or two, because dust on a leaf this broad blocks light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in six sizes: 140mm in packs of ten, 180mm and 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, then 300mm and 400mm as single plants. The smaller packs are young plants well short of full size, and this is a slow grower. The 300mm and 400mm pots already read as a floor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroad soft leaves are the one weak point in transit, so expect creasing and a droop on arrival. Water it, put it somewhere bright and indirect, and give it a fortnight. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003eCompare plants for low light rooms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eSee more indoor plants that flower\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. Peace lilies contain calcium oxalate crystals, which cause mouth irritation, drooling and vomiting if a pet chews the leaves. It is rarely serious, but keep this plant out of reach if your pet chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually the water rather than the plant. Peace lilies are sensitive to chlorine, fluoride and salt build up, so let tap water stand overnight and flush the pot every few months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has mine stopped flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough light is the most common reason. Move it closer to a window with bright indirect light and feed through spring and summer. Sensation is also slower to flower than the smaller varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100274999615,"sku":null,"price":177.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44129438171455,"sku":"QLD","price":232.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140103295295,"sku":null,"price":230.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44129438236991,"sku":"QLD","price":260.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":44129438269759,"sku":"QLD","price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140103262527,"sku":null,"price":128.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140103328063,"sku":null,"price":234.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Sensation-Peace-Lily-Spathiphyllum-Sensation.png?v=1766221933"},{"product_id":"giant-white-bird-of-paradise-strelitzia-nicolai","title":"Giant White Bird of Paradise - Strelitzia Nicolai","description":"\u003cp\u003eGiant White Bird of Paradise (\u003cem\u003eStrelitzia nicolai\u003c\/em\u003e) is what you reach for when a courtyard, pool surround or blank rendered wall needs presence rather than more shrubbery. It builds a clump of upright grey stems to about 6m tall and 3m wide, topped with huge paddle shaped leaves, and mature clumps carry white and blue flowers in a dark bract. It grows quickly, takes salt air and dry spells, and holds its shape with almost no attention. It is frost tender, so cold gardens need it in a pot they can move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight without a root problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e It reaches 6m as a clumping perennial, not a tree, so you get screening at first floor height in a footprint of about 3m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and poolside proven.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, heat tolerant and comfortable in humidity, and the leathery leaves shrug off splash and wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to fill out.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a warm garden with water it sends up new stems every season, so a young plant becomes a real clump in two to three years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic use. Place single plants where the leaf shadow falls on a wall, and allow at least 2m of clear space, because the clump widens with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted 2m apart in a line it makes a lush informal screen. Expect gaps at ground level, so underplant if you need solid privacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good in a large pot on a terrace, where the container also limits how far the clump can spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Giant White Bird of Paradise in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the strongest, most upright growth, or part shade for larger softer leaves and a looser habit. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so cool inland and southern districts should grow it in a container under a verandah or in a warm protected courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining ground, with compost worked through and a raised mound on clay. Water deeply twice a week through the first summer. Established plants are genuinely drought tolerant, though the leaves stay bigger and greener with regular summer water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and tidying.\u003c\/strong\u003e Controlled release fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer. Cut old stems out at ground level to keep the clump open. The leaves split along the ribs in wind, which does no harm and is part of the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePets.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage and seeds of this plant are considered toxic to cats and dogs. If your pets chew plants, choose something else for the areas they use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown from 140mm packs of ten and 200mm packs of six through 250mm, 300mm and 400mm pots, then 45L, 100L and 200L. Small sizes are single fanned plants and the cheapest way to plant a run, but they take a few seasons to look the part. The 45L and larger sizes arrive as established multi stemmed clumps with 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 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full tropical plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-plants-for-designer-gardens\"\u003eArchitectural plants for designer gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare screening and privacy plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sweet-viburnum-viburnum-odoratissimum\"\u003eSweet Viburnum, a frost hardy alternative\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it really get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 6m tall and 3m wide in a warm garden with room to spread. In a large pot it stays considerably smaller, usually 2m to 3m, because the root run is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably. A hard frost burns the foliage and can kill young plants outright. In cold districts use a container you can shift to shelter over winter, or pick a warm courtyard wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from the orange bird of paradise?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize, mostly. \u003cem\u003eStrelitzia reginae\u003c\/em\u003e is a knee to waist high clump with orange flowers. This one is a 6m plant with woody trunks and far larger leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140103491903,"sku":null,"price":225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100275392831,"sku":null,"price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140103360831,"sku":null,"price":235.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140103393599,"sku":null,"price":322.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140103426367,"sku":null,"price":155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140103459135,"sku":null,"price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100275163455,"sku":null,"price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44494673871167,"sku":"QLD","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100275196223,"sku":null,"price":775.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44494673903935,"sku":"QLD","price":749.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L","offer_id":55100275228991,"sku":null,"price":962.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44779345019199,"sku":"QLD","price":2131.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Giant-White-Bird-of-Paradise-Strelitzia-Nicolai_d415c740.png?v=1766221945"},{"product_id":"native-gardenia-randia-fitzalanii","title":"Native Gardenia - Randia fitzalanii","description":"\u003cp\u003eNative Gardenia (\u003cem\u003eAtractocarpus fitzalanii\u003c\/em\u003e, still widely sold as \u003cem\u003eRandia fitzalanii\u003c\/em\u003e) is an Australian rainforest tree that screens a boundary and perfumes the garden at the same time. It grows to about 5m tall and 3m wide, with large glossy leaves held in layered tiers, and through spring and summer it opens clusters of white flowers scented strongly enough to carry across a courtyard. Golden yellow fruit follows in autumn, edible and popular with birds.\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 Few native trees are this strongly scented. One plant near a window fills the space on a warm evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense glossy foliage to the ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e The layered branching makes it a genuine screen, not a tree that lifts and leaves you looking at trunks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and humidity proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes salt wind and high humidity without leaf burn, which rules out most of the competition on a beachside block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds and edible fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The yellow autumn fruit is edible and draws birds.\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 1.5m apart in a single row. The tiers overlap within two to three seasons and the wall stays solid from the ground up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e It responds well to trimming and can be held at 2.5m to 3m. Trim after the main flowering flush so you do not remove the buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting and shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a single specimen the layered form is worth showing off, and a mature plant shades a courtyard while keeping its scent within reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Native Gardenia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or part shade both work. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate plant, so Cairns, Brisbane, the Northern Rivers and Sydney all suit it. It is frost tender, and that is the hard limit: cold inland districts, the tablelands and frosting southern gardens will not hold one in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and free draining, the way a rainforest floor behaves. Work compost through the bed and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk. Heavier soil is fine provided water moves through it, so mound on clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in warm weather. It is not a drought plant, and dry spells cost you flowers. Feed with a controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density low down, then one trim a year once flowering finishes. It reshoots readily, so a neglected plant can be cut back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in nine sizes, from tube stock and 140mm packs of ten through 200mm packs of six and single 300mm and 400mm pots, up to 45L, 100L, 200L and 400L. For a long boundary the small sizes are the value option and catch up quickly. The 45L and 100L plants already carry height and tiered branching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth is moderate to fast in the subtropics and slower in a cooler coastal garden, with flowers within one to two years from a 200mm plant. Plants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, 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\/best-fast-growing-screening-trees-for-privacy\"\u003eChoosing a fast screening tree for privacy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse the full Australian native range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it related to the common gardenia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey share a family, white flowers and heavy perfume, but this is a coastal Queensland rainforest tree, not a low shrub. It grows to about 5m, where a common gardenia stays around 1m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in open ground. It is frost tender, so in cold southern gardens it is a large pot plant that spends winter under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a screen, and how long until it closes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.5m apart in a single row. In a subtropical garden with regular water the screen reads as solid in two to three seasons, an extra season in a cooler position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51647810175295,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140103622975,"sku":null,"price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140103557439,"sku":null,"price":202.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100275523903,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140103590207,"sku":null,"price":125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140103524671,"sku":null,"price":420.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100275556671,"sku":null,"price":429.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44129451082047,"sku":"QLD","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44728671437119,"sku":"QLD","price":577.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L","offer_id":55100275589439,"sku":null,"price":687.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":48024067506495,"sku":"QLD","price":1375.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L (Backorder)","offer_id":51637631418687,"sku":"QLD","price":2750.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Native-Gardenia-Randia-fitzalanii_9b7234e7.png?v=1768454555"},{"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 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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":true},{"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":197.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140103688511,"sku":null,"price":223.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100275917119,"sku":null,"price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140103721279,"sku":null,"price":150.95,"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":"narrow-chalk-sticks-senecio-senecio-talinoides","title":"Narrow Chalk Sticks Senecio - Senecio talinoides","description":"\u003cp\u003eNarrow Chalk Sticks (\u003cem\u003eSenecio talinoides\u003c\/em\u003e subsp. \u003cem\u003emandraliscae\u003c\/em\u003e) is the blue grey succulent groundcover landscape designers keep coming back to. It grows to about 400mm tall and spreads to 800mm, sending up dense fingers of chalky blue foliage that hold their colour all year. It is drought hardy, salt hardy and almost impossible to kill in a sunny, well drained spot.\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 fade.\u003c\/strong\u003e The powdery blue grey foliage is constant through every season, a reliable contrast against green planting and pale gravel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt survives real neglect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and happy in poor soil, so it holds up on the hot dry edges where nothing else looks good.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, so exposed beachside beds and windy foreshore gardens suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow, spreading and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Under 400mm tall with a neat habit, so it never needs cutting back off a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost no maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No feeding, minimal watering, and a light tidy once a year is the entire routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart for a spreading carpet. At that spacing the fingers knit into continuous cover within a season or two in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries, walls and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage between rocks is exactly what it wants, and the blue foliage spilling over a wall edge is the classic use. In a container it works as a low skirt around a taller succulent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing narrow chalk sticks in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the strongest blue colour and tightest growth, while shade turns it green and floppy. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, and takes light frost only, so cold southern gardens are better off growing it in a pot that can shift under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage is the only thing that really matters, and sandy, gravelly or rocky soils are ideal. On clay, plant on a raised mound and mulch with gravel rather than bark, since damp organic mulch against the stems invites rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water it in at planting, then weekly for the first month, and after that only in extended dry weather. It stores its own water and drowns far more easily than it dries out. Fertiliser is unnecessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim back any stems that lift or sprawl, and cut the planting back by about a third in early spring if it has gone leggy. Every trimmed piece strikes readily as a cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold in one size, 120mm pots in packs of ten, currently on backorder and dispatched with the next crop. Ten plants at 40cm spacing cover a little over 1.5 square metres, so work out your area before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucculents are among the best travellers we send, though the waxy blue bloom rubs off where plants touch packaging and takes a few weeks of new growth to return. Leave them somewhere bright for a few days before planting. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant 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\/growing-blue-chalksticks-a-guide-for-thriving-plants\"\u003eA grower's guide to blue chalksticks\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\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants suited to rockeries and dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant 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 to cover an area?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 40cm spacing you need roughly six plants per square metre. A pack of ten covers a little over 1.5 square metres, a useful drift in a rockery or along a wall top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Senecio species are toxic if eaten, so keep it out of runs and yards where a pet grazes on plants. Most animals leave the bitter waxy foliage alone, but it is not a plant to rely on that with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my planting gone green and floppy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo much shade, too much water or too much fertiliser, and often all three. Move it to full sun, cut the watering back, and trim the leggy growth in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"120mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":44129463206207,"sku":"QLD","price":289.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100276244799,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Narrow-Chalk-Sticks-Senecio-Senecio-talinoides.jpg?v=1741857742"},{"product_id":"japanese-box-buxus-microphylla-japonica","title":"Japanese Box - Buxus microphylla japonica","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese Box (\u003cem\u003eBuxus microphylla\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003ejaponica\u003c\/em\u003e) is what you plant for a hedge with a hard, clean edge that still looks right in ten years. Left alone it settles at about 1.5m tall and wide, but almost nobody lets it get there. Planted 30cm to 40cm apart and clipped twice a year it makes a low formal hedge, and the tiny closely set leaves mean the cut face reads as solid green, not a row of severed twigs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes a hard clip.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small leaves and short internodes let you shear a crisp line without leaving torn foliage on the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow growth means less work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two trims a year hold a formal shape. Fast hedging plants want four or five, forever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA wide climate range.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy and heat tolerant, from subtropical gardens through warm and cool temperate districts to Mediterranean climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough where formal hedges fail.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established, content in poor soil, and comfortable with salt laden coastal air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs good in a pot as in the ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Low borders, clipped balls, cones and matched pairs at an entry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow formal hedges and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm to 40cm apart in a single row. Use 30cm for a hedge held under 40cm, and 40cm where you want 60cm to 80cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and shaped plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dense habit keeps a ball, cube or cone legible between trims instead of blurring within a fortnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blocks and parterres give a garden its bones, and slow roots let box live for years in one container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Japanese Box in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest growth and the sharpest edge. Part shade works, though the hedge stays more open. In hot inland gardens, afternoon shade protects the foliage through heatwaves. This is not a plant for the wet tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Undemanding about fertility, firm about drainage. On heavy clay, raise the row into a low mound and work compost through the bed first. Mulch 50mm deep, kept off the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper back. Feed with a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and again after each hard clip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim after the spring flush and again in late summer, keeping the base slightly wider than the top so light reaches the bottom. Note that buxus foliage is toxic to cats, dogs and horses if eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in nine sizes. Tube stock and 140mm packs of ten are the economical way to plant a long border, though a slow plant means two to three seasons before a tube run closes up. The 200mm packs of six and 250mm packs of three are the usual compromise, and 300mm to 500mm plants read as a hedge in the first season. The 400mm and 100L topiary arrive already shaped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright in their pots and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect little visible movement for a month, then steady 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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to plant, space and clip a hedge\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\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing edging plants for a bed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that thrive in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 30cm and 40cm in a single row. Closer wastes plants, and wider leaves visible gaps for years given how slowly it grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoughly 100mm to 150mm a year. That is why a larger pot size is worth paying for on a hedge you want finished, and why the shape holds once you have it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it go bronze in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome plants take a bronze cast in cold, exposed positions, particularly in cool temperate gardens. The colour returns in spring, and a feed in early autumn plus shelter reduces it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51640257741119,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100276736319,"sku":null,"price":94.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140103917887,"sku":null,"price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100276572479,"sku":null,"price":172.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140103885119,"sku":null,"price":190.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140103950655,"sku":null,"price":283.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140103786815,"sku":null,"price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100276867391,"sku":null,"price":138.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140103819583,"sku":null,"price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140103852351,"sku":null,"price":1270.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600mm","offer_id":55100277129535,"sku":null,"price":1056.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"650mm","offer_id":55100276998463,"sku":null,"price":1485.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"700mm","offer_id":55100277096767,"sku":null,"price":1188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100276703551,"sku":null,"price":637.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100276932927,"sku":null,"price":1039.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100276638015,"sku":null,"price":2953.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100276605247,"sku":null,"price":1608.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L","offer_id":55100277031231,"sku":null,"price":2887.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100277162303,"sku":null,"price":5500.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm Topiary","offer_id":51648082772287,"sku":"QLD","price":631.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L Topiary","offer_id":51648083034431,"sku":"QLD","price":1724.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Japanese-Box-Buxus-microphylla-japonica.png?v=1742471649"},{"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, with a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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":167.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140104048959,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","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":132.95,"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":"mock-orange-murraya-paniculata","title":"Mock Orange - Murraya paniculata","description":"\u003cp\u003eMock orange (\u003cem\u003eMurraya paniculata\u003c\/em\u003e) is the hedge most Australian gardeners reach for when they want something other than a lilly pilly. It grows to about 3m tall and 2.5m wide unpruned, holds glossy leaves right down to ground level, and flushes white orange blossom scented flowers through the warm months. Planted a metre apart it closes into a solid hedge in two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance that carries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers open in flushes after warm rain, several times between spring and autumn, and the scent reaches well beyond the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt responds to shears.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every trim thickens it, which is why it is the standard choice for formal hedges, topiary balls and clipped standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense and quick to close.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine foliage means the base never goes bare, and at 1m spacing it reads as a hedge by the second season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles heat, humidity and dry spells, so a settled hedge is not a watering commitment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoundary and formal hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart centre to centre for a dense clipped hedge, or 1.5m apart for a looser informal screen. Most gardeners hold theirs at 1.5m to 2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnywhere you walk past it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Front paths, entries, courtyards, bedroom windows and outdoor seating. Scent is wasted at the back fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It shapes cleanly into balls and cones, and grows well in a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne honest caution.\u003c\/strong\u003e Birds spread the berries, and in parts of coastal Queensland it has naturalised into bushland. Clip after each flowering flush if you garden near bush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing mock orange in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering and the densest growth. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes light frost only, so in cold winter gardens around Canberra, Melbourne and Adelaide give it a sheltered north facing spot or a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e It needs free draining soil and will not sit wet, so dig compost through heavy clay or plant on a raised mound. Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, then taper off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed with a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and again in midsummer. Tip prune after each flowering flush to build density, and cut a leggy hedge back hard in late winter. It shoots readily from old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant ships from tubestock and 140mm pots through to 500mm, plus advanced stock from 25L to 200L. Tubestock is the sensible way to plant a long run: it arrives at 15cm to 30cm tall and catches larger stock within two seasons. The 200mm to 400mm sizes arrive around knee height, and 45L and above gives close to an instant hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are trimmed and packed for transit, so expect some leaf drop on arrival. Water them the day they land, then plant. New growth usually starts within three to four weeks in the warmer months. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/care-guide-mock-orange\"\u003eMock orange care guide: hedging, pruning and varieties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eBrowse all hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/min-a-min-mock-orange-murraya-paniculata-min-a-min\"\u003eMin a Min, the dwarf murraya for hedges under 1m\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eMore fragrant plants for paths and entries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart, centre to centre, which is ten plants for a ten metre run. Widen to 1.5m for an informal screen with visible gaps between plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it get, and can I keep it shorter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnpruned it reaches about 3m tall and 2.5m wide. It clips to any height between roughly 1m and 3m, and for a hedge under 1m the dwarf form is the better plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a cold climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tolerates light frost only, so in cold winter districts it is marginal in open ground. A large pot in a sheltered spot, or a position against a warm wall, works far better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643703034175,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140104180031,"sku":null,"price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100277719359,"sku":null,"price":125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140104212799,"sku":null,"price":160.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140104278335,"sku":null,"price":173.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140104147263,"sku":null,"price":105.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140104245567,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140104114495,"sku":null,"price":409.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600mm","offer_id":55100277588287,"sku":null,"price":673.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"650mm","offer_id":55100277621055,"sku":null,"price":884.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":44129528578367,"sku":"QLD","price":118.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44780242469183,"sku":"QLD","price":277.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100277555519,"sku":null,"price":389.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100277784895,"sku":null,"price":1834.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":48944537534783,"sku":"QLD","price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51637683847487,"sku":"QLD","price":1443.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Mock-Orange-Murraya-paniculata.png?v=1768454562"},{"product_id":"winter-lights-syzygium-syzygium-australe-winter-lights","title":"Winter Lights Syzygium - Syzygium australe 'Winter Lights'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinter Lights Syzygium (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium australe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Winter Lights') is the lilly pilly for narrow spaces, holding about 3m tall on a footprint of only 1.5m. Its selling point is the new growth: bright red to bronze flushes that come on strongest through the cooler months, when most hedges look flat. It is a psyllid resistant selection, so the young leaves stay smooth without spraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour in the off season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Red and bronze new foliage lights up the hedge through autumn and winter, then settles to glossy green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow enough for a side path.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.5m wide it screens a boundary in gardens where a standard lilly pilly would crowd the walkway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePsyllid resistant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Older lilly pillies pucker and pimple once psyllid finds the soft growth. This one resists it, which means no routine spraying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, bird friendly and edible.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream and white flowers are followed by berries the birds work through, and the fruit is edible for people too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 75cm apart in a single row for a dense hedge. That spacing closes the gaps within two seasons and keeps the row furnished right to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider suits it, and container growing settles it around 2m. A matched pair either side of an entry works well, as does a row of pots along a balcony wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and shaping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine leaves and willing reshooting make it easy to hold as a column, a cone or a clipped standard without the plant thinning out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Winter Lights in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest growth and the strongest red flush; part shade is tolerated but the colour is muted. This suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and it takes light frost only, so cold inland and southern districts want a sheltered warm wall or a hardier hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy about soil type, but it wants drainage. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound with compost worked through the bed, and mulch 75mm deep clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off as the roots go down. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer keeps the flushes coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density. Each trim triggers a fresh coloured flush, so two or three light cuts a year give both a tighter hedge and more colour than one hard cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and single 300mm plants. The packs are the sensible way to buy a hedge run, and at 75cm spacing a pack of ten covers about seven and a half metres. Single 300mm plants suit a pot or a short infill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright, and a little leaf bronzing after transit is normal rather than a fault. Expect new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-care-guide-keep-your-plants-thriving\"\u003eThe complete lilly pilly care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lilly-pillys\"\u003eCompare the full lilly pilly range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003eBrowse tall and narrow screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-2m-to-4m\"\u003eScreening plants in the 2m to 4m 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\u003eSeventy five centimetres apart in a single row. Because the plant is naturally narrow, tighter spacing than a standard lilly pilly is what gives an unbroken face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it get, and can I keep it lower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeft alone it settles around 3m. Two or three light trims a year hold it anywhere from 1.5m upwards, and it reshoots from old wood if a neglected hedge needs cutting back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it colour up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red and bronze flushes are strongest through the cooler months and after each trim. Full sun and a spring feed both intensify the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44129530151231,"sku":"QLD","price":206.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":50341447565631,"sku":"QLD","price":139.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140104311103,"sku":null,"price":194.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":50438094094655,"sku":"QLD","price":169.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100277915967,"sku":null,"price":880.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100277948735,"sku":null,"price":1237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Winter-Lights-Syzygium-Syzygium-australe-Winter-Lights.jpg?v=1741857754"},{"product_id":"lilly-pilly-resilience-syzygium-australe-resilience","title":"Lilly Pilly Resilience - Syzygium australe 'Resilience'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLilly Pilly 'Resilience' (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium australe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Resilience') is the screening plant most Australian gardeners should start with. Left untrimmed it reaches about 5m tall and 3m wide, and it holds dense glossy foliage right down to ground level rather than going bare at the base. Unlike older lilly pillies it resists psyllid, so the bronze new growth stays clean without spraying. Planted a metre apart it closes into a solid green wall in two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePsyllid resistance you can see.\u003c\/strong\u003e Older lilly pillies pimple and pucker once psyllid finds the soft growth. This selection resists it: not immune, but no routine spraying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense from the ground up.\u003c\/strong\u003e It branches low and holds foliage at the base, so there are no gaps at fence height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou choose the height.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 5m left alone, or an easy 2m to 3m hedge with two trims a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for exposed sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, wind tolerant and comfortable in humidity, so coastal boundaries do not burn it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, bird friendly, pet safe.\u003c\/strong\u003e White flowers, then edible pink berries the birds work through. 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\u003eScreening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. Tighter spacing does not close the gap faster, and makes watering and feeding harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A double staggered row at 1m spacing filters wind rather than blocking it, which is what an exposed block needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Single plants shape well, so larger sizes suit a clipped ball or a matched pair at an entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lilly Pilly 'Resilience' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest growth; part shade works but the screen 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 hardier hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy about type, but it wants drainage. 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 taper off. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer keeps the colour up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting, then trim after the spring flush and again in late summer. It reshoots from old wood, so a neglected hedge can be cut back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in eleven sizes, from tube to 200L. Tube, 140mm and 200mm plants are young and single stemmed, and they are the value choice for a long boundary: a season slower to close, but quick to establish. The 250mm and 300mm pots are the usual middle ground, and the 400mm, 500mm and 25L to 200L sizes arrive already branched, 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 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-the-perfect-plant-for-screening-and-privacy\"\u003eHow to plant and maintain a lilly pilly hedge\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\/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\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. At that spacing the canopies meet and the screen reads as solid within two to three seasons, with no thin patch along the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a warm garden with water and feed, up to about a metre of height a year once the roots are away. Slower in the first year, and in cooler southern gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it at 2m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Two trims a year hold it at 2m to 3m, and because it shoots from old wood it stays furnished at the base instead of lifting into bare trunks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51647828394303,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100278178111,"sku":null,"price":127.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140104376639,"sku":null,"price":184.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140104409407,"sku":null,"price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140104343871,"sku":null,"price":331.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140104442175,"sku":null,"price":110.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100278145343,"sku":null,"price":303.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140104507711,"sku":null,"price":310.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140104474943,"sku":null,"price":677.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":51714477850943,"sku":"QLD","price":100.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":45820562506047,"sku":"QLD","price":276.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100278047039,"sku":null,"price":488.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100278210879,"sku":null,"price":1834.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":45820562538815,"sku":"QLD","price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51637724807487,"sku":"QLD","price":1361.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"350L","offer_id":55100278112575,"sku":null,"price":1375.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Lilly-Pilly-Resilience-Syzygium-australe-Resilience_87824ae9.png?v=1768454576"},{"product_id":"teddy-bear-magnolia-magnolia-grandiflora-teddy-bear","title":"Teddy Bear Magnolia - Magnolia grandiflora 'Teddy Bear'","description":"\u003cp\u003eTeddy Bear Magnolia (\u003cem\u003eMagnolia grandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e 'Teddy Bear') is the magnolia to plant when you want a screen rather than a shade tree. It reaches about 4m tall and only 2.5m wide, and it holds thick glossy leaves right down to the base instead of lifting into a bare trunk. Turn a leaf over and you find the reason for the name: a dense rust brown felt underneath. Large cream flowers open through summer with the species' heavy citrus perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow enough for a boundary.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 2.5m wide at maturity, so it screens a fence line without taking the garden bed or overhanging a neighbour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenser than Little Gem.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows more slowly and branches more tightly. Less height each year, far fewer gaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo tone foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep gloss on top, rust suede underneath, doing more work than the flowers for most of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant summer flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream blooms the size of a side plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that behave, and safe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive roots suit narrow beds beside paths, and it is 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\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row. At that spacing they knit into an evergreen wall while each keeps its natural shape, with no thin bare band along the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormal hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e It clips well and reshoots reliably, so it can be held at 2.5m to 3m with one trim after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A matched pair either side of an entry is the classic use. In a 500mm pot or larger it stays nearer 2m to 3m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Teddy Bear Magnolia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest growth and the most flowers. Part shade works, but the screen stays looser. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens and is frost hardy, so Melbourne, Adelaide and the tablelands are comfortable. It also takes salt wind, which makes it a good coastal screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, free draining and slightly acidic. On clay, plant on a raised mound with compost through the bed. Mulch 75mm deep, kept off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in warm weather for the second year. Feed in early spring and late summer with a fertiliser for acid loving plants. Yellowing between the veins usually means the soil is too alkaline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Tidy or shorten once summer flowering finishes, never in late autumn, or you remove next season's buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown from 250mm packs of three and single 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots through 45L, 75L, 100L and 200L, up to advanced 400L, 500L and 1000L specimens. For a screen the 45L to 100L sizes are the practical middle ground: real height on day one, still light enough to plant without machinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a slow grower. Expect roughly 300mm to 400mm of height a year once established rather than a metre, which is the trade off for the density. Plants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-use-teddy-bear-magnolia-for-privacy\"\u003eSpacing and care for a Teddy Bear screen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/magnolias\"\u003eCompare the full magnolia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eBrowse other hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.5m apart in a single row. Close enough to fill the gaps within a few seasons, far enough that each plant keeps its natural conical shape rather than being forced into a hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from Little Gem?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeddy Bear is slower, denser and shorter, with heavier rust coloured leaf backs. Little Gem grows faster and taller. For a screen, choose Teddy Bear. For height quickly, choose Little Gem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it lift my paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is very unlikely. The root system is fibrous rather than aggressive, which is why it suits narrow beds beside paths and driveways. 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Left to grow it reaches about 4.5m tall and 2.5m wide, holding dense glossy foliage from the ground up. It also clips better than most, which suits topiary and formal shapes. Planted a metre apart it closes into a clean green wall in two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePsyllid resistant new growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e The soft bronze flush stays smooth instead of pimpling, so the hedge stays clean without spraying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlimmer than most.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 2.5m wide it needs less depth than a standard lilly pilly, which counts along a fence line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes wet feet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unusually for a hedging plant, it tolerates soil that stays damp, so low spots and heavy ground work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for clipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small leaves and dense branching shape cleanly into balls, cones and formal hedges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, bird friendly, pet safe.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream and white flowers, then edible berries. 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\u003eScreening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. Planting tighter costs more, closes no quicker, and makes feeding harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and shaped specimens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Larger pot sizes suit clipped balls, standards and matched pairs at an entry. Shape early and trim little and often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and damp gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and humidity tolerance suit beachside boundaries, and its tolerance of wet feet makes it one of the few good screens for a low, damp block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lilly Pilly 'Northern Select' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest growth and the best colour on the new flush; part shade works but the screen stays looser. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and it takes light frost only, so cold inland and hard frosting southern gardens want a hardier hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable, and more forgiving of damp ground than most lilly pillies. Enrich the bed with compost and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper to weekly. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer keeps the foliage glossy and growth even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting, because early trimming is what builds density at the base. Then trim after the spring flush and again in late summer. It reshoots from old wood, so a neglected hedge can be cut back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown from tube stock and 140mm through 180mm, 200mm, 250mm and 300mm pots and multipacks, up to 400mm and the 25L to 200L advanced sizes. Tube stock and small multipacks suit a long boundary: a season slower to close, but quick to establish and a fraction of the freight. The 25L and above arrive already branched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet 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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-the-perfect-plant-for-screening-and-privacy\"\u003eHow to plant and maintain a lilly pilly hedge\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=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eSee more Australian natives\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 other psyllid resistant lilly pillies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo things: it is slightly narrower at about 2.5m, and it tolerates damp soil that other selections dislike. Its fine dense branching also suits clipped work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it at 2m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Two trims a year hold it at 2m to 3m, and because it shoots from old wood it stays dense at the bottom instead of lifting into bare trunks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the berries edible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The small berries that follow flowering are edible and mildly tart, and popular for jams. Birds usually get to them first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51647826886975,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140104737087,"sku":null,"price":259.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140104835391,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140104671551,"sku":null,"price":235.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140104802623,"sku":null,"price":248.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140104704319,"sku":null,"price":164.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140104769855,"sku":null,"price":268.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":44340830765375,"sku":"QLD","price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":44340830798143,"sku":"QLD","price":345.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L (Backorder)","offer_id":51648008356159,"sku":"QLD","price":516.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51648252281151,"sku":"QLD","price":687.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L (Backorder)","offer_id":51648252477759,"sku":"QLD","price":1149.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Lilly-Pilly-Northern-Select-Syzygium-australe-Northern-Select.png?v=1766221980"},{"product_id":"butterfly-bush-gaura-lindheimeri","title":"Butterfly Bush - Gaura lindheimeri","description":"\u003cp\u003eButterfly Bush (\u003cem\u003eGaura lindheimeri\u003c\/em\u003e) fills the front of a bed with clouds of small white and pink flowers that hover on fine wands and move with every breeze, which is exactly how it earned the name. It grows about 80cm tall and 60cm wide, shrugs off heat, frost and dry spells, and keeps producing fresh flowers right through the warm months. For softness and movement per dollar, few perennials come close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers that keep coming.\u003c\/strong\u003e New buds open along the wands for months on end, so the display refreshes itself instead of peaking for a fortnight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement in the garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine stems sway in any breeze, softening paving, gravel and hard edges the way ornamental grasses do, but with flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is frost hardy, drought tolerant and heat tolerant, a rare combination that suits most of the country.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA magnet for bees and butterflies.\u003c\/strong\u003e The open flowers feed pollinators all season, which every vegie patch nearby appreciates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can edge paths and lawns where animals brush past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Run it along a path or the front of a bed at 50cm spacing, where the flower wands can lean over the edge and blur the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drifts of five or more plants, each 50cm apart, give the misty meadow effect that single plants only hint at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It flowers happily in a large pot in full sun, and the spill of wands over the rim suits courtyards and balconies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage and reflected heat mimic its natural home, so rockery pockets grow compact, heavy flowering plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Butterfly Bush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always: shade stretches it thin and halves the flowers. It performs in subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, and being frost hardy it sails through cold winters. Only the wet tropics are a poor fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any soil that drains freely, from sand to improved clay. It resents standing water around the crown, so raise the bed slightly in heavy ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. A light feed with a complete fertiliser in spring is all it needs; rich feeding produces floppy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the whole plant back to about 15cm in late winter to keep it dense and youthful, and shear spent wands lightly through the season to trigger the next flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButterfly Bush is sold as tube stock and in 140mm packs of 10, the pack being the easy way to plant a drift or edge in one order. Plants may arrive between flushes or freshly trimmed, which is normal for a perennial and sets them up to bush out. In warm soil they settle within a fortnight and flower in their first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/perennial-plants-for-a-cottage-garden\"\u003ePerennials that build a cottage garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eMore bee and butterfly friendly plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003ePlants that suit mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seaside-daisy-erigeron-karvinskianus\"\u003eSeaside Daisy, a matching soft groundcover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the same butterfly bush as buddleja?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Buddleja is a large shrub also sold under that common name. This is gaura, a fine stemmed perennial under a metre tall, named for flowers that look like hovering butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep it flowering for longer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShear the spent wands back by about a third once a flush fades. New wands follow within weeks, and plants in full sun with lean soil repeat the cycle all season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I cut it back in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, hard. Take the whole clump down to about 15cm in late winter. It regrows from the base into a tighter, heavier flowering plant than one left uncut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat spacing for a mass planting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFifty centimetres between plants. Close enough that the wands weave into one continuous drift, far enough that each clump keeps good airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44129605189951,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140104868159,"sku":null,"price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100278702399,"sku":null,"price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Butterfly-Bush-Gaura-lindheimeri.png?v=1766221982"},{"product_id":"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. 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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 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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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This native tussock grows to about 1m tall and 1m wide, arching strappy green foliage that holds its shape through drought, frost, salt wind, poor soil and even waterlogged ground. Councils and landscapers mass plant it by the thousand for one reason: once established, it simply does not need you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt survives nearly everything.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, frost hardy, coastal and salt tolerant, comfortable in wet feet and unfussed by poor soil. 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At that spacing the tussocks merge within two seasons and suppress most weeds beneath them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes and retaining walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e On banks too steep or dry to garden, the same 60cm grid stabilises soil while softening the hard lines of walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt wind that burns most foliage leaves it untouched, so it carries beachside plantings to the dune line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row makes a soft, weeping edge along driveways and paths, tough enough to shrug off a stray wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Long Leaf Lomandra in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It thrives across subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid climates, which covers most of the country outside the true tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything: sand, loam or clay, acid or alkaline, fertile or poor. It tolerates both boggy patches and baked dry ground, a combination almost nothing else offers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then leave established plants to the weather in all but the longest dry spells. A native slow release fertiliser in spring is optional rather than necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None needed year to year. Every three to five years, cut the whole tussock back to about 15cm in late winter and it reshoots fresh and full by summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Long Leaf Lomandra as tube stock, in 140mm pots in packs of 10, in 175mm pots in packs of 6 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes are the standard choice for large scale mass planting and establish fast in warm soil, while the potted packs give an instant edge. Expect new growth within weeks in the warmer half of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lomandra-longifolia-care-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eThe complete Lomandra longifolia care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lomandra\"\u003eBrowse the full lomandra range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eMore Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tanika-lomandra-lomandra-longifolia-tanika\"\u003eSee Tanika Lomandra for a finer, softer form\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\u003ePlant 60cm apart for a dense massed effect, or stretch to 80cm where you want each tussock to read individually. For edging, a single row at 60cm gives a continuous line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cut it back hard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Cut the whole plant to about 15cm in late winter every few years and it regrows cleanly from the base. This is the easiest way to renew a tired planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with both wet and dry spots?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, that is its party trick. It tolerates periodic waterlogging and hard drought once established, handling the winter swale and the summer bank alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for the tropics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend it for subtropical climates and south. In the true tropics, high rainfall and heat suit other native tussocks better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for dogs and cats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is pet friendly. The strappy leaves stand up to garden traffic and a chewed tip is harmless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44129651786047,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100279095615,"sku":null,"price":74.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140105064767,"sku":null,"price":151.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"175mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140105130303,"sku":null,"price":133.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100279161151,"sku":null,"price":144.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140105097535,"sku":null,"price":170.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Long-Leaf-Lomandra-Lomandra-longifolia.png?v=1766221985"},{"product_id":"spiny-head-mat-rush-lomandra-longifolia-verday","title":"Spiny Head Mat Rush - Lomandra longifolia 'Verday'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpiny Head Mat Rush (\u003cem\u003eLomandra longifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Verday') is the landscape workhorse behind half the mass plantings you walk past without noticing. It makes a tidy arching tuft around 80cm tall and 90cm wide, and it keeps going through frost, drought, poor soil, salt wind and clay that stays wet after rain. 'Verday' is a selected form, which matters at scale: a hundred plants look like a hundred of the same plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt tolerates nearly everything.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, happy in poor soil, salt tolerant and able to sit in wet ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt suits almost the whole country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and arid or semi arid gardens are all in range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniform by design.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because it is a selected cultivar rather than seed grown stock, a repeated planting stays even in height and colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightly perfumed flower spikes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow spikes appear in spring with a faint sweet scent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can go into a family front garden.\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 70cm apart, centre to centre. At that spacing a pack of ten covers close to five square metres once the clumps meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dense fibrous root system holds a batter together and copes with the runoff at the base of a wall, where many ornamental grasses fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders, coastal gardens and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row 70cm apart gives a strong green line, though the common name is honest: the leaf tips are firm and finely toothed, so set the row back 30cm to 40cm from a narrow path. Salt wind and reflected heat off rock and gravel do not bother it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Spiny Head Mat Rush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the tightest, most upright clumps. Part shade is tolerated but growth is looser and flowering lighter. It is frost hardy, so unlike most lomandras it suits cool temperate and cold inland gardens as well as the warm coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything: clay, sand, gravel and low fertility fill all work. It handles waterlogging and long dry spells equally. Mulch 50mm deep, clear of the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Weekly through the first summer, fortnightly in the second, then rainfall. One feed of slow release native fertiliser in early spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No annual cut back needed. Every three or four years, shear the planting to about 20cm in late winter, then feed and water once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in three sizes: tubestock as single plants, 140mm pots as a pack of ten, and 200mm pots as a pack of six. Tubes suit a large area, and the 200mm plants arrive as established tufts that read as finished on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe prepared for a slow first year: a new mass planting looks sparse for twelve months before it thickens. Strappy foliage travels well, though expect some creased leaves from the box. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lomandra-longifolia-care-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003ecomprehensive lomandra care guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare cultivars in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lomandra\"\u003efull lomandra range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee what else suits a batter in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003eplants for retaining walls and slopes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eplants that are safe around pets\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\u003eSeventy centimetres apart, centre to centre. Because each clump reaches about 90cm wide, tighter spacing only crowds the planting later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it actually prickly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaf tips are firm and finely toothed rather than sharp like a spine. It is fine to work around, but allow 30cm to 40cm of clearance from a path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is not toxic to cats or dogs, one reason it is used so widely in public landscaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost and cold winters?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This is a frost hardy form, so it holds up in cool temperate and cold inland gardens where softer lomandras brown off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44129666138431,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140105195839,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140105228607,"sku":null,"price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Spiny-Head-Mat-Rush-Lomandra-longifolia-Verday.png?v=1766221987"},{"product_id":"little-gem-magnolia-magnolia-grandiflora-little-gem","title":"Little Gem Magnolia - Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLittle Gem Magnolia (\u003cem\u003eMagnolia grandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e 'Little Gem') is the evergreen screen for gardens with height to spare but no width. It reaches about 5m tall and only 2.5m across, so it fits a narrow side boundary or a large courtyard pot. White flowers open through the warmer months with a lemon and vanilla scent, and the roots are well behaved enough to plant near paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall and narrow by nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 5m by 2.5m it screens an upstairs window without swallowing the garden bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen cover all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the deciduous magnolias it holds its leaves, so the screen works in July as well as January.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy white blooms 10 to 15cm across, from late spring into autumn, scented strongly enough to carry across a courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fibrous and non-invasive, so it can sit near paths, driveways and pipes.\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 1.5m apart for a dense screen. At that spacing the canopies knit into a continuous wall while each tree fills out from the base. For a driveway avenue, stretch it to 2.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider suits it, and container growing holds it to around 2.5 to 3m. Be honest about the watering, because potted magnolias dry out fast in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Little Gem Magnolia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering and the densest growth, though it copes with part shade. Give it well drained, slightly acidic soil with compost through the backfill. It will not tolerate waterlogging, so raise the bed on heavy clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off as the roots go down. It is genuinely drought tolerant after two seasons. Feed a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and mid summer, and keep 75mm of mulch clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate.\u003c\/strong\u003e At home in subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and salt tolerant enough for coastal blocks. In cooler southern areas it handles frost once established, though protect young plants through their first two winters. It is not the pick for the wet tropics, where constant humidity encourages leaf spotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Tip prune after flowering to thicken the screen, and remove the lowest branches only for a clear trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow this magnolia from tubestock through to advanced 400L specimens. Tubes and 200mm pots arrive as single stemmed young plants, often under knee height, and take three to four years to screen. From 45L upwards you are buying a tree with real presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf bronzing or a few dropped leaves after transit is normal, not a fault. Expect roughly 30 to 50cm of growth a year once established. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/magnolia-tree-care-australia-guide\"\u003ecomplete guide to magnolia tree care in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/magnolias\"\u003emagnolia collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider \u003ca href=\"\/products\/teddy-bear-magnolia-magnolia-grandiflora-teddy-bear\"\u003eTeddy Bear Magnolia\u003c\/a\u003e for a similar look at about 4m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the alternatives in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003ehedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants 1.5m apart. Any closer and the lower branches shade each other out, leaving gaps near the ground. For a row of individual trees, 2.5 to 3m gives each one room to show its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow Little Gem Magnolia in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is one of the better magnolias for containers. Use a pot at least 500mm wide with good drainage, root prune every three to four years, and expect it to settle at 2.5 to 3m rather than 5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots damage paving or pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe root system is fibrous and non-invasive, unusual for a tree of this height, so it is one of the safer choices near paths and services. Leave about 1.5m of clearance from hard surfaces as good practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643651948863,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":45.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100279652671,"sku":null,"price":288.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100279685439,"sku":null,"price":258.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140105294143,"sku":null,"price":295.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140105261375,"sku":null,"price":304.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140105326911,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100279619903,"sku":null,"price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140105359679,"sku":null,"price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140105392447,"sku":null,"price":792.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":44129681015103,"sku":"QLD","price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44254561304895,"sku":"QLD","price":478.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":51648037454143,"sku":"QLD","price":973.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100279456063,"sku":null,"price":973.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44480634028351,"sku":"QLD","price":935.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100279488831,"sku":null,"price":962.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44480634061119,"sku":"QLD","price":2062.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100279521599,"sku":null,"price":2791.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":44943021572415,"sku":"QLD","price":5266.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100279423295,"sku":null,"price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100279554367,"sku":null,"price":18700.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000L","offer_id":55100279783743,"sku":null,"price":17875.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Little-Gem-Magnolia-Magnolia-grandiflora-Little-Gem_0e3c095a.png?v=1768454620"},{"product_id":"slender-mat-rush-lomandra-hystrix","title":"Slender Mat Rush - Lomandra hystrix","description":"\u003cp\u003eSlender Mat Rush (\u003cem\u003eLomandra hystrix\u003c\/em\u003e) manages the two things most plants cannot do at once: it takes drought, and it takes wet feet. The clump reaches about 1m tall and 1m across, fine textured and glossy green, with scented cream and yellow flower spikes tucked into the foliage. It is an Australian native, safe around pets, and tough enough for a poolside bed or a creek bank that floods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet or dry, it copes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established, and better on saturated ground than any other lomandra we grow. Damp creek banks and low lawn corners are fair game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost no maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No staking, no spraying, no deadheading. A hard cut back every few years is the whole job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around cats and dogs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pet friendly foliage, which matters for a plant you tend to mass through beds at nose height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal, humid or frosty.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, humidity tolerant and frost hardy, so the same plant works on a beachfront verge and in a cold southern garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 70cm apart for full cover. The clumps knit into a continuous mat within two seasons, and the fibrous roots bind a batter well, so use the same spacing in a staggered grid across a bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles splash, drops no messy fruit into the water, and at 1m it edges a path or a pool surround without blocking the view across it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt laden wind does not burn it, which makes it a reliable understorey filler on an exposed block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Slender Mat Rush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest, most upright clump. It is at home in tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, and it is frost hardy, so cold southern winters are no barrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy about type. Unlike most strappy natives it sits happily in heavy, damp clay, so a boggy corner becomes a use rather than a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then only in long dry spells. A light native fertiliser in early spring is plenty, with 75mm of mulch between plants until the cover closes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Comb old leaves out by hand each year, or cut the clump back to about 150mm every three to four years in early spring. It reshoots from the base quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes. Tube stock is the value option for a large planting, arriving as a small clump of a few leaves that fills out within a season. The 140mm plants come as a pack of ten and the 200mm plants as a pack of six, both already forming a recognisable clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrappy plants travel well because nothing is brittle enough to snap. Browned leaf tips trim off and do not affect establishment. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Expect new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lomandra-longifolia-care-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eHow to plant, feed and cut back lomandra\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lomandra\"\u003eSee the full lomandra range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003eCompare other grasses and strappy leaf plants\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\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\u003eSeventy centimetres apart for a full mass planting. Closer than that and the clumps compete and grow upward instead of filling out, which leaves gaps at ground level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive in a wet or boggy spot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is the lomandra to reach for when drainage is the problem. It handles wet feet and periodic flooding better than the rest of the genus, and it is equally happy once the ground dries out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe if my dog chews it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Slender Mat Rush is listed as pet friendly, so it is a sensible choice for beds and borders that dogs walk through or lie in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44129682227519,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140105425215,"sku":null,"price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100280078655,"sku":null,"price":225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140105457983,"sku":null,"price":204.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100280013119,"sku":null,"price":82.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Slender-Mat-Rush-Lomandra-hystrix.png?v=1766222005"},{"product_id":"assorted-rose-rosa-spp","title":"Assorted Rose - Rosa spp.","description":"\u003cp\u003eAssorted Rose (\u003cem\u003eRosa\u003c\/em\u003e spp.) is a mixed selection of bush roses supplied in a pack of six, growing to roughly 1.2m tall and 1m wide. Because the varieties are not named you are buying a mixed border rather than a matched row, which is what most gardeners want along a fence or through a cottage bed. Expect fragrance, repeat flowering through the warm months, and colour across the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA mixed border in one purchase.\u003c\/strong\u003e Six plants, a spread of colours, and none of the work of choosing individual varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance you can plant near a path.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bush roses hold their scent at nose height, which a climber or a tall hedge rose does not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepeat flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e With deadheading and a summer feed they flower in waves from spring through to late autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTougher than their reputation.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant and drought tolerant once established, growing in climates from cool temperate through to arid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Roses are not toxic to cats or dogs, though the thorns are worth siting away from a dog run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a continuous flowering border. At that spacing the bushes touch without trapping still air between them, which keeps the foliage clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and feature beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e A group of three in a front bed carries more colour over a season than almost any shrub of the same size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm pot per plant works on a sunny courtyard or balcony, with a good mix and reliable watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing roses in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Six hours of direct sun is the minimum, and morning sun is best because it dries the foliage early. Roses grow through warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean, subtropical and arid gardens, and they are frost hardy. In humid subtropical summers expect more black spot, so airflow matters more there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well drained soil enriched with compost and aged manure. Roses are hungry, and a bed prepared properly repays the effort for a decade. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in dry weather, watering the soil rather than the leaves. Feed a complete rose fertiliser after the winter prune, after the first flush, and once more in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e The main prune is in winter while the plants are bare: take each bush back by a third to a half, remove dead and crossing wood, and open the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are supplied in 200mm pots in packs of six, as established young bushes rather than bare rooted sticks. Varieties are assorted, so the six plants you receive will differ in colour and habit, and we cannot guarantee a specific variety or shade. If a matched row is what you need, choose a named variety instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoses are deciduous, so a winter delivery may arrive with few leaves. That is normal, and the plants are simply dormant. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Expect strong growth in the first spring, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/roses\"\u003erose collection\u003c\/a\u003e for named varieties and colours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/pruning-for-beginners-a-simple-guide-to-get-started\"\u003ePruning for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e covers the winter cut back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003efragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e for a path or entry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/most-fragrant-plants-a-guide-to-aromatic-gardening\"\u003ePlanning a garden for scent\u003c\/a\u003e across the seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I choose the colours?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is an assorted pack, so the varieties supplied vary with what is in production at the time. Order from our rose collection if you need a specific colour or named variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart for a border or mass planting. Closer than that and airflow drops between the bushes, which encourages black spot in humid weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre roses safe around dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foliage and flowers are not toxic to cats or dogs. The thorns are the real hazard, so plant them away from a run or a path a dog uses at speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44129703166271,"sku":"QLD","price":312.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Assorted-Rose-Rosa-spp.jpg?v=1741857780"},{"product_id":"no-mow-grass-zoysia-tenuifolia","title":"No Mow Grass - Zoysia tenuifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo Mow Grass (\u003cem\u003eZoysia tenuifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is the closest thing to a lawn you never have to cut. Rather than standing upright it grows as a fine, soft mat about 100mm deep that folds into low undulating mounds, so the surface reads as a green cushion instead of a mown sward. Each plant creeps outward on runners to cover roughly a metre, and planted 30cm apart it knits into continuous cover in a season or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe mower can go.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 100mm it never needs cutting to look right. An occasional trim is a choice, not a chore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little water once it is away.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and untroubled by poor soil, so it suits gardens under water restrictions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft underfoot.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine leaf makes a pleasant surface to sit on, unlike a coarse running lawn grass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalt and coastal tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles salt spray and sandy ground, which is why it turns up around pools and beach houses.\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\u003eLawn alternative and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart in a grid for quick full coverage. Wider spacing costs less but you carry more weeding while the runners close the gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance and a low, clean habit make it a good pool surround, and it does not throw clippings into the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries, slopes and paving joints.\u003c\/strong\u003e The mounding habit looks intentional draped over rock or falling down a bank, and it takes light foot traffic between pavers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing No Mow Grass in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light part shade; dense shade thins it and lets weeds in. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, so most of coastal Australia and the milder inland. It handles light frost only, so in cold districts expect it to brown off over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and preparation.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with poor and sandy ground but it must drain. Prepare the whole area rather than individual holes: strip out existing weeds and grass, cultivate the top 100mm and rake level. Weed competition during establishment is the main reason a planting fails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water daily for the first fortnight, then every second or third day through the first summer while the runners spread. After that it needs water only in extended dry weather. A light slow release fertiliser in early spring and late summer keeps the colour up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne honest warning.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is not a wear grass. A busy dog and a summer of backyard cricket will thin it, so keep a small conventional lawn for play and use no mow grass everywhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in five formats: tube stock, 140mm pots in packs of ten, 175mm and 200mm pots in packs of six, and 330mm tiles. Tubes and the 140mm packs are the economical way to cover a large area and are what most customers order. The 330mm tiles are ready made turf squares for an instant patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or early autumn while the soil is warm. Plants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/no-mow-grass-the-perfect-ground-cover-for-your-landscape\"\u003eNo mow grass and lawn alternatives explained\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers-groundcover\"\u003eBrowse climbers and groundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-ground-cover-options-for-in-between-steppers-easy-low-maintenance-choices\"\u003eGroundcovers for planting between pavers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-prepare-the-soil-for-planting-tips-tricks\"\u003ePreparing your soil before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need per square metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 30cm spacing, about eleven plants per square metre. A 20 square metre area takes roughly 220 plants, or 22 packs of ten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it covers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne to two growing seasons at 30cm spacing, faster in a warm summer with regular water. Keeping weeds out during that first year makes more difference than anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I ever have to mow it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Some gardeners run a mower over it once a year on the highest setting to flatten the mounds, but that is a matter of taste. Left alone it stays around 100mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51647904809279,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100280176959,"sku":null,"price":98.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140105490751,"sku":null,"price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"175mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140105556287,"sku":null,"price":125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140105523519,"sku":null,"price":151.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100280340799,"sku":null,"price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100280242495,"sku":null,"price":92.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm Tile","offer_id":44340735639871,"sku":"QLD","price":74.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/No-Mow-Grass-Zoysia-tenuifolia.png?v=1742471753"},{"product_id":"french-lavender-lavandula-dentata","title":"French Lavender - Lavandula dentata","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrench Lavender (\u003cem\u003eLavandula dentata\u003c\/em\u003e) is the lavender that keeps flowering when the others have stopped. It forms a rounded bush about 1m tall and 1m wide, clothed in grey green leaves with toothed edges, and in a mild climate it carries soft purple spikes for most of the year rather than in one short burst. The scent is resinous rather than sweet, and it forgives heat, salt wind and poor soil far better than English lavender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers for months, not weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e In warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens the purple spikes come and go almost year round, heaviest from late winter into summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe toughest of the common lavenders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant, salt tolerant and content in poor stony soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA low hedge without constant shearing.\u003c\/strong\u003e One cut a year keeps a 60cm to 80cm informal hedge tight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees and butterflies work it constantly.\u003c\/strong\u003e The long flowering window makes it one of the most useful plants you can add for pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a low informal hedge along a path or the front of a bed. At that spacing the bushes touch without crowding, and air still moves between them, which matters more for lavender than for most plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a dry bank or gravel slope, plant in drifts at 60cm to 80cm centres. Few plants handle a hot unirrigated slope this well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 300mm pot with a gritty free draining mix suits it, and a pot is the only sensible way to grow it in a humid climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing French Lavender in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and open air movement. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, which covers Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and the inland. It takes light frost only, so hard frosting districts want a sheltered north facing position. In the humid subtropics and tropics it is short lived at best, because summer humidity brings on rot. In Brisbane or Darwin, use a raised pot with sharp drainage and expect two or three years from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and lean. Do not enrich the bed. Heavy clay is the most common cause of failure, so mound the position 200mm to 300mm and mix in coarse sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly for the first two months, then only in extended dry spells. Overwatering kills far more lavender than drought does. A light dressing of lime every second year in acidic soil does more good than fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim by a third after the main flush, cutting into green growth only. Lavender does not reliably reshoot from bare grey wood, so never cut into the woody base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in two sizes: tube stock and 140mm pots in packs of ten. Both are young plants, which is deliberate, because lavender establishes quickly and small plants settle in better than large ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect flowers within the first season and full size in about two years. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. One note for pet owners: lavender is listed as toxic to cats and dogs if eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/most-fragrant-plants-a-guide-to-aromatic-gardening\"\u003eBuilding a garden around fragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eBrowse drought tolerant plants for dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/creating-a-beautiful-cottage-garden-in-australia-insiders-guide\"\u003ePlanning an Australian cottage garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from English lavender?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrench Lavender has toothed grey leaves, flowers over a far longer season and copes much better with heat and humidity. English lavender has a sweeter perfume and better cold tolerance but a short flowering window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did my last lavender die after two years?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always drainage or pruning. Wet feet in winter rot the roots, and an untrimmed plant goes woody and splits open. Mound the soil, water sparingly, and trim a third off each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need for a border?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 60cm spacing, allow about seventeen plants for every 10m of edging. A pack of ten covers roughly 6m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44129760543039,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140105589055,"sku":null,"price":156.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100280471871,"sku":null,"price":250.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/French-Lavender-Lavandula-dentata.png?v=1742471755"},{"product_id":"mediterranean-cypress-cupressus-sempervirens-glauca","title":"Mediterranean Cypress - Cupressus sempervirens 'Glauca'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mediterranean cypress (\u003cem\u003eCupressus sempervirens\u003c\/em\u003e 'Glauca') is the narrow blue grey column that lines Tuscan driveways, and it does the same job here without asking much in return. In an Australian garden it reaches around 10m tall while holding to about 2m wide, so it gives height where a spreading tree would never fit. The form is naturally tight, so most gardeners never pick up the shears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in almost no width.\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughly 10m tall on a 2m footprint, which suits a boundary, a driveway edge or the narrow gap beside a garage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue grey rather than plain green.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 'Glauca' selection carries a soft steel tone that reads as deliberate against rendered walls, sandstone and gravel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt holds its own shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally columnar, so a formal look comes without regular clipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard to kill once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, wind tolerant and content in poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart for a formal run, or space them 3m to 4m apart if you want distinct columns marking a drive rather than a continuous wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening in tight spaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e A row at 1.5m spacing makes a high narrow screen that steals almost no garden bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and formal planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A matched pair either side of an entry, or a group of three, sets a formal tone immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mediterranean cypress in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, the more the better. This tree belongs in warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi arid gardens, which covers Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne, Canberra, inland New South Wales and most dry country. It suits hot dry summers and cold winters alike. In the humid tropics and subtropics it is a harder ask, because still wet air encourages fungal problems in dense conifer foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage is the one thing it insists on. Poor, rocky, sandy and alkaline soils are all fine, heavy wet clay is not. On clay, mound the planting position 200mm to 300mm and improve the bed with compost and gypsum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Weekly deep watering through the first two summers, then very little. Established trees rarely need water outside a severe drought, and overwatering does more harm than neglect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light feeding only, a complete fertiliser in early spring if growth is slow. Prune sparingly and never into bare old wood, because conifers do not reshoot from it. Trimming the outer growth in late spring keeps the column tight if it opens with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in eight sizes: 140mm packs of ten, 200mm packs of six, 250mm packs of three, then 300mm, 400mm, 500mm, 90L and 100L. The multi packs are the practical buy for an avenue, because a run of driveway needs real numbers. The 400mm and 500mm pots suit a single feature, and the 90L and 100L trees carry real height for an entry that has to look finished straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Growth runs at roughly 30cm to 60cm a year once settled, so a young plant is not a slow project. 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\/trees\"\u003eBrowse feature and screening trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants for dry gardens\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 wide will it actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 2m at full size, and it takes many years to get there. If you need it tighter, a light trim of the outer growth in late spring holds it closer to 1.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a driveway?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne and a half metres apart gives a continuous formal screen. For the classic avenue look with air between the columns, space them 3m to 4m apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a few years, yes, in a large container with free draining mix. It is a long lived tree with a deep root system, so plan to plant it out eventually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140105621823,"sku":null,"price":223.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140105654591,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140105752895,"sku":null,"price":304.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140105687359,"sku":null,"price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100280701247,"sku":null,"price":231.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44302519075135,"sku":"QLD","price":354.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":51649362493759,"sku":"QLD","price":600.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100280766783,"sku":null,"price":297.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100280635711,"sku":null,"price":456.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100280602943,"sku":null,"price":973.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L (Backorder)","offer_id":51652191813951,"sku":"QLD","price":574.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140105720127,"sku":null,"price":1017.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100280668479,"sku":null,"price":1911.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Mediterranean-Cypress-Cupressus-sempervirens-Glauca.png?v=1766222007"},{"product_id":"iceberg-floribunda-rose-rosa-iceberg","title":"Iceberg Floribunda Rose - Rosa 'Iceberg'","description":"\u003cp\u003eIceberg Floribunda Rose (\u003cem\u003eRosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Iceberg') is Australia's most planted rose, and it holds that position for good reasons. It grows to about 1.5m tall and 1.2m wide, carrying clusters of clean white blooms almost continuously from spring through to late autumn, with a light sweet scent up close. For a rose it is remarkably undemanding: no spray program, just sun and a hard prune in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers for most of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of white blooms come in flushes from spring to late autumn, and in mild gardens it barely stops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe easiest rose to grow well.\u003c\/strong\u003e Good natural disease resistance and tolerance of heat, drought and frost, without the spray routine older roses demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite works everywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e It sits with any colour scheme and reads clearly at dusk in a way coloured roses do not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly and good for pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, and the open blooms bring in bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a flowering hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a white flowering hedge that closes into a continuous band by the second season, pruned in one pass along the row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a bed of three, five or more at 1m centres the flush effect is far stronger than from one plant. Underplant with lavender to hide the bare lower stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant to a pot 400mm or wider in quality potting mix, or a sunny bed with air moving around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Iceberg roses in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, six hours minimum, with good air movement to keep the foliage dry. It performs across subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi-arid gardens, which is most of the country. In humid subtropical summers expect some black spot on the lower leaves; clear the dropped foliage from underneath and the plant recovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well drained ground enriched with compost and aged manure before planting. Roses are hungry, and the difference between average soil and prepared soil shows in the flower count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in hot weather, watering the soil rather than the leaves. Feed a complete rose fertiliser in early spring, after the first flush, and in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune hard in winter, taking the bush back by a third to a half and removing old, twiggy and inward growing wood. Cut spent clusters back to the first five leaflet leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rose is sold in two sizes, both as multi packs: 200mm pots in packs of six and 250mm pots in packs of three. Both are container grown and in active growth rather than bare rooted, so they can be planted at any time of year. The pack sizes suit the way Iceberg is usually used, in a hedge or mass planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect some leaf drop and a few bent stems after transit, which is normal for a rose in leaf. Cut back anything damaged and water it in well. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/roses\"\u003eCompare the full rose range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eHow to choose edging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eBrowse other plants safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eBee and butterfly plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row gives a solid white flowering hedge by the second season. For a denser, lower band, 800mm works, though it tightens air movement and slows pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really flower all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClose to it in mild gardens. Flowering comes in flushes from spring to late autumn, roughly six weeks apart. Cold winters give it a genuine rest, while subtropical gardens often see a few blooms even in July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, roses are not toxic to cats or dogs. The only real risk is the thorns, so keep that in mind if you have a dog that pushes through garden beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44194007318847,"sku":"QLD","price":339.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140105785663,"sku":null,"price":392.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Iceberg-Floribunda-Rose-Rosa-Iceberg.jpg?v=1741857793"},{"product_id":"river-garden-white-agapanthus-agapanthus-river-garden-white","title":"River Garden White Agapanthus - Agapanthus 'River Garden White'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRiver Garden White Agapanthus (\u003cem\u003eAgapanthus\u003c\/em\u003e 'River Garden White') is the edging plant for a driveway, a coastal fence line or any long bed you would rather not fuss over. It forms a strappy clump about 80cm tall and 60cm wide, topped through summer with clean white globes on straight stems. Once established it copes with drought, heat, salt spray and frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite reads cleanly at a distance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue agapanthus disappears into a green bed from the street, while the white globes hold their shape and lift a dark border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt survives what most perennials will not.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant and salt tolerant, so it handles a hot driveway strip or an exposed coastal block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructure all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The strappy foliage holds the edge of a bed through winter, long after the flowers are done.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees and butterflies work it hard.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each globe carries dozens of small trumpets, open for weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart for a continuous run. At that spacing the clumps knit into an unbroken band within two seasons and there is no bare soil left to weed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and heat tolerance make it one of the few plants that looks presentable along a hot concrete edge or a beachside fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It flowers better slightly root bound, so a 400mm pot carries a clump for years on little more than a feed each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing River Garden White Agapanthus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the most flower spikes. It performs across warm temperate, cool temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens, and is frost hardy in cold southern districts, where the foliage looks tired by late winter before shooting again in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost any soil that drains. Heavy clay that stays wet through winter will rot the crowns, so raise the bed or work coarse compost through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. A handful of complete fertiliser in early spring is enough for a season of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spent stems at the base once flowering finishes, both for tidiness and to stop seed setting. Divide congested clumps every four or five years in autumn or early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety.\u003c\/strong\u003e The sap irritates skin, so wear gloves when dividing or cutting back, and the plant is toxic if eaten. Think twice if small children or foliage chewing pets use the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold in 140mm pots in packs of ten and 200mm pots in packs of six, which suits the way it is normally used: in numbers, along a run. Each plant arrives as an established young clump rather than a single fan, and it usually will not flower in its first season while the roots take hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a full display from the second summer and a solid band by the third. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, minimum order of $300 before delivery. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/agapanthus\"\u003eagapanthus range\u003c\/a\u003e to compare colours and heights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003echoosing edging plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003esalt tolerant plants for coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare options for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003emass 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?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants 40cm apart for a continuous mass planting or border. 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Cut the stems at the base as soon as flowering finishes and the problem does not arise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Agapanthus is toxic if eaten and the sap irritates skin, so choose something else if you have a dog that chews plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44194189115711,"sku":"QLD","price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44760412979519,"sku":"QLD","price":252.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/River-Garden-White-Agapanthus-Agapanthus-River-Garden-White.jpg?v=1741857794"},{"product_id":"dwarf-jade-plant-crassula-ovata-compacta-portulacaria-afra","title":"Dwarf Jade Plant - Crassula ovata 'Compacta' \/ Portulacaria afra","description":"\u003cp\u003eDwarf Jade Plant (\u003cem\u003eCrassula ovata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Compacta') is the succulent to choose when you want a miniature tree rather than a rosette. 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, a minimum order of $300 before delivery, 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)","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":"diamond-rouge-hydrangea-hydrangea-macrophylla-diamond-rouge","title":"Diamond Rouge Hydrangea - Hydrangea macrophylla 'Diamond Rouge'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiamond Rouge Hydrangea (\u003cem\u003eHydrangea paniculata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Diamond Rouge') carries the deepest red flower of any panicle hydrangea we grow. Large conical heads open creamy white in early summer, then shift through pink to a strong ruby red as the season goes on. It settles at about 1.5m tall and 1.2m wide, which keeps it in scale with a suburban bed or a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne shrub, three colours.\u003c\/strong\u003e The heads open creamy white, age through soft pink and finish deep red, holding on the bush for months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes more sun than a mophead.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a panicle type it flowers well in full sun in cooler districts, where big leaf hydrangeas wilt by lunchtime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe colour is stable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike blue and pink mopheads, panicle hydrangeas do not change with soil pH, so what you see is what you get.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and wind tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles cold southern winters unprotected, and the stems hold heavy heads upright in an exposed spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn colour to finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage turns before it drops, extending the display past the flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant carries a bed on its own from December through to autumn. Give it 1.2m of clear width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.2m apart for a full run. The shrubs meet without crowding, and the colour shift moves across the whole planting at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider holds it closer to 1m. Be realistic about watering, because a potted hydrangea needs a drink most days in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Diamond Rouge Hydrangea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e This suits cool temperate and warm temperate gardens: Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide, Hobart, the tablelands, Perth and coastal New South Wales. Cooler districts can give it full sun. Where afternoons are hot, morning sun with afternoon shade is safer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moisture retentive and well drained. Dig compost through the bed before planting and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the stems. Soil pH does not affect flower colour here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e A thirsty shrub that tells you loudly when dry, wilting in the heat and recovering overnight. Deep soak two or three times a week through summer. Feed a slow release fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the key difference from a mophead. Panicle hydrangeas flower on new wood, so prune in late winter while bare, cutting last season's stems back by a third to a half.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 200mm pots sold in packs of six and 250mm pots sold in packs of three. Both arrive as young branched plants rather than the shoulder height shrubs you see in a display garden, and both reach full size in roughly two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing to expect: this is a deciduous shrub, so an order arriving in winter will be bare sticks with visible buds, and that is a healthy dormant plant rather than a dead one. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Expect a proper display in the second season, backed by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/hydrangeas-colour-and-growth\"\u003eUnderstanding hydrangea colour and growth\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydrangeas\"\u003eBrowse the full hydrangea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eShrubs and trees with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants suited to partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All hydrangeas contain compounds toxic to cats and dogs if the leaves or flowers are eaten, typically causing vomiting and stomach upset. 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It takes full sun in cool and warm temperate gardens with reliable moisture, but in the tropics, subtropics and hot inland areas afternoon sun bleaches the leaves yellow. It suits tropical through to cool temperate zones and is frost hardy in the south.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable garden soil that drains. Fork compost through the top 100mm before planting, since a groundcover this low is hard to improve later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it damp for the first two months while roots take hold, then it becomes properly drought tolerant. A light dose of slow release fertiliser each spring keeps the colour deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None required. Every three or four years, shear an established planting back by half in early spring to refresh it and divide overcrowded clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in two sizes: tubes, and 140mm pots in packs of ten. Tubes are the sensible choice for large areas because the price per plant is low and mondo establishes readily from small stock. The 140mm packs give bigger clumps that read as a finished planting much sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe honest with yourself about the timeline. This is a slow growing plant, and a tube planting takes two to three seasons to close into a true carpet, so weed diligently in the meantime. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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The purple pea flowers keep coming almost year round in mild climates, held over dense green foliage that shapes itself with barely any help. For fast, reliable colour along a border, a driveway or a coastal fence, very little beats it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers most of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e In frost free and mild gardens there is rarely a month without purple bloom, with the heaviest flushes in spring and autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and self shaping.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 1m by 1m it fills its space and stops, so it works in places a full size polygala would swamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick to perform.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is fast growing and flowers young, giving you a furnished, blooming border within its first year or two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for tough spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established, comfortable in heat, and salt tolerant enough for coastal gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA magnet for pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies work the flowers through every flush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and low hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a continuous low flowering hedge along a path, driveway or garden bed edge. It closes ranks quickly and stays in scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blocked out at the same 60cm spacing it makes a low maintenance carpet of colour for banks and broad beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits containers on sunny patios, and its salt tolerance makes it a dependable choice within reach of sea wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Dwarf Sweet Pea Shrub in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings the most flower; light afternoon shade is tolerated. It thrives in subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean climates and does well in milder cool temperate gardens. It handles light frost only, so in cold inland districts give it a warm sheltered wall or grow it in a pot you can move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil of almost any type. It resents wet feet, so raise the bed slightly on heavy clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first summer, then taper right off; established plants cope on rainfall in most districts. A light feed of complete fertiliser in spring keeps the flushes coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly after each main flush to keep the ball tight and encourage the next round of flowers. No deadheading is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Little Bibi as tube stock and in 140mm pots, with the 140mm size supplied as a pack of 10 sized for border and hedge runs. Tubes are small young plants that establish rapidly; 140mm plants are already branching and often carrying flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing fast growing, it makes up size quickly once planted, and you can expect a furnished edge by the end of the first warm season. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/low-maintenance-shrubs-for-aussie-gardens\"\u003eLow maintenance shrubs for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing the perfect edging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs\"\u003eBrowse our full shrub range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-plants-for-coastal-gardeners-top-picks-for-2025\"\u003eThe best plants for coastal gardeners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants 60cm apart in a single row. At that spacing Little Bibi knits into a continuous low hedge within a couple of seasons while each plant keeps its rounded shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast. It is one of the quicker small shrubs to establish, usually reaching its mature 1m frame inside two to three years and flowering from its first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes light frost only. Occasional light frosts mark the foliage but plants recover; in districts with regular hard frosts, plant it against a warm wall or keep it in a container under cover through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it grow well in pots?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Give it a container 300mm wide or better with free draining mix and a sunny spot, and water more often than you would in the ground. Potted plants flower just as generously.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44194432319807,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140106015039,"sku":null,"price":218.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100281258303,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Dwarf-Sweet-Pea-Shrub-Polygala-myrtifolia-Little-Bibi.jpg?v=1741857802"},{"product_id":"golden-biota-thuja-orientalis-nana-aurea","title":"Golden Biota - Thuja orientalis 'Nana Aurea'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGolden Biota (\u003cem\u003ePlatycladus orientalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Nana Aurea', still widely listed as \u003cem\u003eThuja orientalis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a dwarf conifer that holds a neat rounded egg shape without any clipping at all. It reaches about 1.5m tall and 1.2m wide, slowly, and the flattened sprays of foliage carry a warm gold tone that deepens through the cooler months. If you want formal structure in a dry garden without the pruning, this is the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe shape is built in.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows as a tidy rounded egg on its own. No shearing, no wiring, no annual reshaping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold that lasts all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage holds its golden tone through every season and intensifies in cold weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry, hot and poor ground suit it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant, frost hardy and content in poor soil, so it is a genuine low water plant for an unirrigated bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow and predictable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaching 1.5m takes years, so it stays in scale in a small bed or a pot far longer than a fast conifer would.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and formal entries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A matched pair in 400mm or larger pots frames a doorway or a flight of steps, and the shape stays true with no clipping. Container growing holds it closer to 1m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Repeated down a border it gives rhythm and winter structure, and in a rockery the gold reads well against grey stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted 1m apart in a line it makes a low informal edge between garden rooms. It is too small and too slow for screening, so use it for structure rather than privacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Golden Biota in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, which is what produces the gold. In shade the colour goes green and the shape opens up. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi-arid gardens. It is not a plant for the humid tropics or subtropics, where persistent humidity encourages fungal problems in the dense interior foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is the only firm requirement, and it tolerates poor, stony ground that would starve other conifers. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound, since wet winter soil is the most common cause of failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then very little. Overwatering does more harm than a dry spell. A light application of slow release fertiliser in early spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Essentially none. Trim only to remove damaged growth, and stay within green foliage, because conifers of this type do not reshoot from old brown stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Biota is grown here in tube stock and in 200mm pots sold in packs of six. Tube stock is a young plant of about 15 to 20cm, and given how slowly this conifer grows you should count on four to five years from a tube before it has real presence. The 200mm plants are two or three years ahead and the better buy if you want the shape to read now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConifers travel well, though some interior browning after transit is normal and brushes out. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/conifers-growing-maintaining\"\u003eGrowing and maintaining conifers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/conifers\"\u003eBrowse the full conifer range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants suited to rockeries and dry beds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topiary-and-shaping-plants\"\u003eCompare plants for formal shapes\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\u003eSlowly, and that is a feature rather than a fault. Expect roughly 10 to 15cm a year in good conditions, which means several years before it approaches its mature 1.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need clipping to keep its shape?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The rounded egg form is natural. Trim only to tidy damage, and stay within green foliage, since cuts into bare brown wood will not reshoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Conifer foliage is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, and the oils irritate the mouth and stomach. Keep potted plants out of reach of a pet that chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44760634982719,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140106047807,"sku":null,"price":197.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100281389375,"sku":null,"price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Golden-Biota-Thuja-orientalis-Nana-Aurea.png?v=1766222022"},{"product_id":"native-frangipani-hymenosporum-flavum","title":"Native Frangipani - Hymenosporum flavum","description":"\u003cp\u003eNative Frangipani (\u003cem\u003eHymenosporum flavum\u003c\/em\u003e) is the Australian native tree for gardeners who want scent and height without much width. It reaches about 8m tall and only 4m across, with a slim upright habit that fits a courtyard, a narrow side garden or a driveway line. Through spring and early summer it carries tubular flowers that open cream and age to deep golden yellow, and the perfume travels right across a garden in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume you notice from the back door.\u003c\/strong\u003e The scent is honeyed and strongest at dusk, and one mature tree scents a whole courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall and narrow.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 4m wide at maturity, so it gives canopy height on a block where a spreading shade tree will not fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing native.\u003c\/strong\u003e It puts on height quickly and starts flowering young, unusual in a tree of this size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo colours at once.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream buds and deep yellow older flowers open together, so the tree carries both for weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds and coastal sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar feeders work the flowers, and it handles humidity and salt laden wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature tree in a small garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its narrow shape means you can plant 2m from a fence and still walk under it in a few years. Put it where you pass in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening at height.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart in a row. This is a high canopy screen rather than a hedge, so it blocks a neighbouring upper storey while leaving ground level open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and entries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 3m spacing gives a light, airy avenue that does not overwhelm a suburban frontage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Native Frangipani in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering; part shade works but it flowers less and stretches taller. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes light frost only, so cooler districts want a warm sheltered spot and protection for two winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a rainforest margin tree, so it rewards good soil. Work compost through the bed, keep drainage free, and mulch 75mm deep clear of the trunk. On heavy clay, plant on a mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first two summers. It is not a drought tree, so keep water up in long dry spells even when established. Feed with a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Worth doing, because left alone it can go leggy with a bare lower trunk. Tip prune the leaders for the first two or three years to force branching, and shorten whippy growth after flowering.\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 stock to 100L. Tubes, 140mm and 200mm plants are young single stems and the economical way to fill a driveway line or screen run, though they need a season of tip pruning. The 300mm and 400mm plants are the usual garden choice, while the 25L, 45L and 100L trees arrive already branched and often flower in their first spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a few settling weeks, then fast growth once the weather 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=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse Australian natives for birds and habitat\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eSee more scented plants for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eCompare our full range of trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/brisbane-box-lophostemon-confertus\"\u003eBrisbane Box for broader native shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it related to the frangipani?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The common name comes from the flower shape and the perfume. This is an Australian rainforest tree, it stays evergreen, and it never drops to the bare grey branches of a true frangipani.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall does it get in a garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 8m tall and 4m wide. The 15m records come from trees drawn up in rainforest. Regular tip pruning while young keeps a garden tree lower and denser again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree metres apart in a single row. Closer than that and the trees compete and thin out at the base, which defeats the purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51659778392383,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140106113343,"sku":null,"price":192.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140106080575,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140106146111,"sku":null,"price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140106178879,"sku":null,"price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":51629629112639,"sku":"QLD","price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44198991266111,"sku":"QLD","price":320.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51649514668351,"sku":"QLD","price":818.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100281487679,"sku":null,"price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Native-Frangipani-Hymenosporum-flavum.png?v=1766222025"},{"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 and a minimum order of $300 before delivery. 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":224.95,"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":"pink-frangipani-plumeria-rubra","title":"Pink Frangipani - Plumeria rubra","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pink Frangipani (\u003cem\u003ePlumeria rubra\u003c\/em\u003e) is the tree that makes an Australian summer smell like one. It settles at about 5m tall and 4m wide, carrying heads of soft pink flowers through the warm months with a scent that carries across a courtyard at dusk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent that reaches the whole garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blooms open from late spring into autumn and perfume strongly in the evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non invasive and shallow, so it can go near paving, a pool shell or a boundary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA small tree that acts like one.\u003c\/strong\u003e It gives a modest backyard a real canopy without taking the whole garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat and salt tolerant, which suits a hot coastal block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural in winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bare grey branching through the cool months is a feature in its own right.\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 The classic use. The canopy throws dappled rather than heavy shade, and the flowers drop whole instead of shredding into the water. Allow 2m from the coping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree in lawn or a gravel bed is enough. The open, layered branching reads as sculpture even before it flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider holds one for years and keeps it nearer 2m to 3m, which is the practical route in cooler districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Frangipani 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 flowering. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, the tablelands and cold inland districts need a large pot that can move under cover, or a warm north facing wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above all else. On heavy clay, plant on a mound raised 200mm to 300mm and open the backfill with coarse sand. Wet winter soil causes stem rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only in long dry spells, and cut right back over winter. Feed a high potassium fertiliser in early spring and mid summer; too much nitrogen gives soft growth and few flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Shorten branches back to a fork in late winter if you want a denser head. Every cut releases milky sap, so wear gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight sizes are grown. The 200mm pack of six is the value option for a group; single 300mm and 400mm pots are young trees with one or two branches. From 45L through 100L, 200L, 300L and 400L you are buying an advanced tree with a formed head that flowers in its first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plant that arrives leafless in the cooler months is dormant, not dead. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and a minimum order $300 before delivery. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every tree carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/frangipani-varieties-choosing-the-perfect-blooms\"\u003eOur guide to frangipani varieties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003ePlants suited to poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eThe wider fragrant plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/non-invasive-root-trees\"\u003eTrees with non invasive roots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it lose its leaves in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, everywhere except the wet tropics. It stands bare for several weeks before new leaves and flower buds push together in spring. That is normal, not a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is mine not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually shade or too much nitrogen. It needs full sun for most of the day, and lawn fertiliser drifting into the bed gives leaves at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the sap dangerous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe milky sap is an irritant to skin and eyes, so this is not a plant we list as pet friendly. Wear gloves when pruning and wash any sap off promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100282077503,"sku":null,"price":409.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140106342719,"sku":null,"price":226.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100282110271,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140106375487,"sku":null,"price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140106408255,"sku":null,"price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100281979199,"sku":null,"price":1072.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100281913663,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44199180042559,"sku":"QLD","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100281880895,"sku":null,"price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100282011967,"sku":null,"price":3283.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44767151980863,"sku":"QLD","price":893.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100281946431,"sku":null,"price":1100.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":45783473258815,"sku":"QLD","price":2887.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":45783473291583,"sku":"QLD","price":2612.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"350L","offer_id":55100282044735,"sku":null,"price":13750.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":44199180075327,"sku":"QLD","price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Pink-Frangipani-Plumeria-rubra_d26cbd29.jpg?v=1742471813"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/plants.png?v=1767934550","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/plants.oembed?page=66","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}