{"title":"Screening Plants 2m to 4m","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the workhorse privacy band. A screen that matures between 2m and 4m clears a standard 1.8m fence, blocks the sightline from a neighbouring deck or window, and still lets winter sun into the yard. With over 250 screening plants to pick from, the real decisions are growth rate against trimming, perfume against pure density, and how much frost your garden sees. Filter below by height, width and climate, or start with the guide under the grid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose screening plants in the 2m to 4m range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed first. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mock-orange-murraya-paniculata\"\u003eMock Orange\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003eMurraya paniculata\u003c\/em\u003e) is the fast, fragrant default for warm climates, reaching about 3m and closing ranks planted 1m apart. The viburnums are just as quick, with 'Emerald Lustre' running to 4m untrimmed and usually held lower. The price of that pace is two or three trims a year once the screen is established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSlower choices repay patience with less work. Port Wine Magnolia (\u003cem\u003eMagnolia figo\u003c\/em\u003e) takes its time to 3m but is very easy to shape, carrying small cream and burgundy flowers with a strong port wine perfume in spring. Sweet Osmanthus reaches 4m with tiny flowers that smell of apricots, and it is untroubled by frost. For foliage colour, Photinia 'Red Robin' flushes bright red new growth on a fast 4m frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe native options hold their own. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cascade-lilly-pilly-syzygium-australe-cascade\"\u003eCascade Lilly Pilly\u003c\/a\u003e is unusual among lilly pillies for its fluffy pink flowers and soft weeping new growth, reaching about 4m at 1m spacings, while 'Big Red' matches the height with bright red flushes. Both take clipping well and bring birds into the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMatching the screen to your climate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical and subtropical gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Murraya, Cascade Lilly Pilly and 'Emerald Lustre' viburnum all thrive in heat and humidity. One caution: murraya berries are spread by birds and the species is discouraged in parts of coastal Queensland, so check local rules or choose a sterile form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm temperate and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nearly everything here performs, and the lilly pillies, viburnums and kohuhus all carry coastal and salt tolerance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool temperate and frost prone gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Photinia 'Red Robin', Sweet Osmanthus, Teddy Bear Magnolia and the kohuhus (\u003cem\u003ePittosporum tenuifolium\u003c\/em\u003e) are all frost hardy. Murraya and Port Wine Magnolia take light frost only, so keep them for milder sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing: how many plants for your fence line\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDivide the run by the spacing, then add one so a plant sits at each end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1m apart:\u003c\/strong\u003e murraya, photinia, Cascade Lilly Pilly, Port Wine Magnolia and 'Emerald Lustre'. A 12m boundary takes 13 plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e700mm apart:\u003c\/strong\u003e 'Screen Between' kohuhu, which holds under 2m wide at 4m tall and suits tighter beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.5m apart:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet Osmanthus and Teddy Bear Magnolia, both broad and dense, so fewer plants do the same job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet the row at least 60cm off the fence so you can reach the back face with shears, and resist planting tighter to hurry the result: crowded rows compete below ground and thin at the base by year three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and early care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant into a hole twice the width of the pot and no deeper, water in heavily and mulch 75mm deep, keeping mulch clear of the stems. Water deeply twice a week for the first summer, then taper off. Feed in early spring and again in late summer with a controlled release fertiliser. Most importantly, start trimming early: light tip pruning from the first season builds density at the base, where a privacy screen actually earns its keep. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-care-guide-keep-your-plants-thriving\"\u003elilly pilly care guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers pruning timing for the native options in detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before I get real privacy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 200mm pots at the spacings above, expect a meaningful visual break in 18 months to two years and full cover by year three. Fast growers such as murraya and the viburnums sit at the quick end of that range in warm climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I hold a 4m plant at 2.5m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and most people should. The 4m figures are untrimmed heights, and two clips a year holds these plants comfortably at 2.5m to 3m with a denser face than any unclipped screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich screening plants stay narrow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Screen Between' kohuhu holds about 1.8m wide and Teddy Bear Magnolia around 2.5m. If the bed is under a metre wide, step across to the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003etall and narrow screening range\u003c\/a\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat if this band is taller than I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScreens that finish lower live in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-1m-to-2m\"\u003e1m to 2m screening collection\u003c\/a\u003e, which suits pool surrounds, front gardens and low boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does delivery work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered Australia wide with delivery from $29.95. There is no minimum order, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lady-palm-rhapis-excelsa","title":"Lady Palm - Rhapis excelsa","description":"\u003cp\u003eLady Palm (\u003cem\u003eRhapis excelsa\u003c\/em\u003e) is the palm for the dark corner nothing else will fill. It is a slow clumping fan palm reaching about 2.5m tall and 1.5m wide, with glossy split fans on slim bamboo like canes, and it holds that shape for years. Deep shade indoors, a south facing courtyard, a shaded side strip: these are positions where most plants stretch and thin, and where this palm does well. It is also non toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt genuinely tolerates shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors or full shade outdoors both work. Direct hot sun is the one thing it will not accept.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non toxic to cats and dogs, so it is a safe choice for a living room or a courtyard the animals use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow, which is the point.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays in scale in a pot for many years, so you are not repotting or replacing it every second season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA narrow screen for tight spaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clumps widen gradually rather than sprawling, so a row along a 1m wide side path stays workable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the best large indoor palms available here. Place it a metre or two back from a window with good ambient light, out of direct sun and away from air conditioning vents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm or larger pot suits a single clump. Shaded balconies and enclosed courtyards, where light is limited and wind funnels, are exactly its conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a screen along a shaded boundary or path, giving a soft layered green wall to about 2.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Lady Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade to part shade, indoors or out, since midday sun scorches the fans. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens outdoors and tolerates light frost only, so in cooler southern and inland regions grow it indoors or in a pot that can shelter over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and potting mix.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and organic. Use a quality potting mix with added compost in containers, improve heavy garden soil with compost, and mulch 50mm deep outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix evenly moist in the warmer months and let the top few centimetres dry between waterings in winter. It is drought tolerant once settled, but a pot that dries out completely will brown the frond tips. Feed with a slow release palm fertiliser in early spring and midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove browned fronds at the base with clean secateurs, and thin a crowded clump by cutting whole canes out at ground level. Never top a cane, because it will not reshoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in eight sizes. The 200mm pack of six and 250mm pack of three are young multi cane plants and the practical choice for a run of shaded screening, though this palm is slow to build presence. The 300mm, 400mm and 500mm are the usual indoor and courtyard choices, and the 60L, 100L and 200L are mature dense clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Give it a fortnight in its final position to adjust to the light level, and expect one or two new fronds a season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse plants suited to indoors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/variegated-lady-palm-rhapis-excelsa-variegated\"\u003eSee the variegated form\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-trees\"\u003eCompare the full palm range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/golden-cane-palm-dypsis-lutescens\"\u003eGolden Cane Palm for sunnier screening\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This is a recognised non toxic species for both, so it suits a household with pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright indirect light is ideal, but it copes with genuinely low light better than almost any other palm. Keep it out of direct sun through glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the frond tips going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually the mix drying out completely, or salt building up from tap water and fertiliser in a pot. Water more evenly, flush the pot every few months, and trim the tips with scissors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100272574783,"sku":"RHA-EXC-140MM-P10","price":290.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140102476095,"sku":"RHA-EXC-200MM-P6","price":392.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":47615900811583,"sku":"RHA-EXC-300MM","price":256.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":47615900844351,"sku":"RHA-EXC-400MM","price":594.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":51638968779071,"sku":"RHA-EXC-500MM","price":1155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140102541631,"sku":"RHA-EXC-100L","price":2818.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":54140102508863,"sku":"RHA-EXC-200L","price":3025.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"350L","offer_id":55100272607551,"sku":"RHA-EXC-350L","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":"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. 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":"MUR-PAN-tube","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140104180031,"sku":"MUR-PAN-140MM-P10","price":162.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140104212799,"sku":"MUR-PAN-200MM-P6","price":153.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140104147263,"sku":"MUR-PAN-300MM","price":138.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140104245567,"sku":"MUR-PAN-400MM","price":270.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140104114495,"sku":"MUR-PAN-500MM","price":633.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":48944537534783,"sku":"MUR-PAN-100L","price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600mm","offer_id":55100277588287,"sku":"MUR-PAN-600MM","price":673.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"650mm","offer_id":55100277621055,"sku":"MUR-PAN-650MM","price":884.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51637683847487,"sku":"MUR-PAN-200L","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 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) (Backorder)","offer_id":44129530151231,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-WINLIG-140MM-P10","price":206.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":50341447565631,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-WINLIG-200MM-P6","price":139.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":50438094094655,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-WINLIG-300MM","price":169.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100277915967,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-WINLIG-150L","price":880.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100277948735,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-WINLIG-200L","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":"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. 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. Allow a metre of clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44229760352575,"sku":"MAG-GRA-TEDBEA-300MM","price":478.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140104573247,"sku":"MAG-GRA-TEDBEA-400MM","price":833.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140104606015,"sku":"MAG-GRA-TEDBEA-500MM","price":1155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44229760385343,"sku":"MAG-GRA-TEDBEA-100L","price":1155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100278309183,"sku":"MAG-GRA-TEDBEA-150L","price":1636.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"155L","offer_id":55100278571327,"sku":"MAG-GRA-TEDBEA-155L","price":1636.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"160L","offer_id":55100278538559,"sku":"MAG-GRA-TEDBEA-160L","price":2200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":47380146520383,"sku":"MAG-GRA-TEDBEA-200L","price":2200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"230L","offer_id":55100278604095,"sku":"MAG-GRA-TEDBEA-230L","price":2200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":51637682995519,"sku":"MAG-GRA-TEDBEA-400L","price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":44943027372351,"sku":"MAG-GRA-TEDBEA-500L","price":5500.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":44943027405119,"sku":"MAG-GRA-TEDBEA-1000L","price":5500.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Teddy-Bear-Magnolia-Magnolia-grandiflora-Teddy-Bear.png?v=1768454591"},{"product_id":"kings-park-special-bottlebrush-callistemon-kings-park-special","title":"Kings Park Special Bottlebrush - Callistemon 'Kings Park Special'","description":"\u003cp\u003eKings Park Special Bottlebrush (\u003cem\u003eCallistemon\u003c\/em\u003e 'Kings Park Special') is the bottlebrush other bottlebrushes are measured against. It grows quickly into a dense screen about 4m tall and 3m wide, sometimes 5m in good conditions, with deep red brushes that keep honeyeaters working the garden. Its real talent is range: frost, drought, salt, poor soil and even boggy corners are all within its comfort zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed brushes the birds queue for.\u003c\/strong\u003e The nectar rich flowers pull in honeyeaters whenever the plant is in bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough on a scale few screens match.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant once established, and one of the few screening natives that copes with wet feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA fast, honest screen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick dense growth to about 4m gives privacy in a few seasons, or it clips lower as a neat hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly and low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, and beyond an annual trim it looks after itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrows almost anywhere in the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, arid and Mediterranean gardens all suit it.\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 1.5m apart in a single row for a dense screen. For a lower clipped hedge the same spacing holds, just trim more often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e On exposed boundaries a staggered double row at 1.5m spacing filters wind and gives the vegie patch or shed real shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance makes it a reliable choice within reach of sea spray, where many screening plants scorch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen in flower earns its spot in any native bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Kings Park Special Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings the heaviest flowering; light shade thins it. It is at home from cool temperate gardens through the subtropics and into arid inland districts, and it is frost hardy. The wet tropics are the one climate where other choices do better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuinely unfussy. Sand, clay, poor soil and spots that stay damp after rain are all workable, which is why it so often ends up in the difficult corner of the block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then let it stand on its own. A native controlled release fertiliser in spring supports the flush of new growth and flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim just behind the spent brushes once flowering finishes to keep the plant dense and the next flush heavy. It also tolerates a hard cut if an old plant needs rebuilding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in seven sizes. Tube stock and 140mm packs of 10 are the economical way to plant a long screen, 200mm packs of 6 and 250mm packs of 3 suit a mid length run, and the 300mm, 400mm and 45L plants arrive with real height for faster privacy. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect settling for a fortnight, then steady growth in warm weather. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-callistemon-the-bottlebrush-beauty\"\u003eAll about callistemon, the bottlebrush guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/callistemons\"\u003eBrowse the full bottlebrush 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=\"\/products\/wildfire-bottlebrush-callistemon-viminalis-wildfire\"\u003eWildfire Bottlebrush for a weeping habit\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 in a single row. The canopies meet within a few seasons and the screen stays furnished to the ground if you trim after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in the wet corner of the yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually, yes. It tolerates wet feet better than almost any other screening native, so the damp strip along a fence or below a downpipe is a genuine option rather than a gamble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep it to 2m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim twice a year, once behind the main flowering and once lightly in late summer. It holds at 2m to 2.5m without losing flowers, since the brushes form on new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for dogs and cats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Bottlebrushes are considered pet friendly, and this one carries no known toxicity for cats or dogs, so it suits family backyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51656286503231,"sku":"CAL-SPP-KINPAR-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140108144959,"sku":"CAL-SPP-KINPAR-140MM-P10","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140108079423,"sku":"CAL-SPP-KINPAR-200MM-P6","price":204.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140108112191,"sku":"CAL-SPP-KINPAR-300MM","price":239.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140108177727,"sku":"CAL-SPP-KINPAR-400MM","price":317.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100287287615,"sku":"CAL-SPP-KINPAR-100L","price":398.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Kings-Park-Special-Bottlebrush-Callistemon-Kings-Park-Special.png?v=1766222045"},{"product_id":"black-tie-camellia-camellia-japonica-black-tie","title":"Black Tie Camellia - Camellia japonica 'Black Tie'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Tie Camellia (\u003cem\u003eCamellia japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Black Tie') is the shrub to plant where the garden looks empty in July. It reaches about 2.5m tall and 1.5m wide, holds glossy dark evergreen leaves all year, and opens deep red formal double flowers through the coldest months. It also takes shade and is not toxic to cats or dogs, a rare combination in a flowering shrub this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers when nothing else does.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blooms open through winter into early spring, filling the gap between the last of autumn and the start of the spring garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormal double flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each bloom is a tight symmetrical rosette of deep red petals with no visible stamens, so it holds its shape rather than blowing open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt genuinely prefers shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun and afternoon shade suit it, one of the few real options for a shaded southern or eastern wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Camellias are not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can go in a garden where animals graze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. Be realistic about the timeline, because this is a slow camellia and a closed screen takes four or five seasons from small stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm wide or more suits it, and container growing holds it nearer 2m. Use an acidic mix and water consistently while buds are forming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant under high tree canopy or against a shaded wall carries a bed that little else will flower in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Black Tie Camellia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled light all day is fine, and it is frost hardy across subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens. The honest limits are the wet tropics, where constant heat cuts flowering, and the dry inland, where hot wind burns the buds before they open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, well drained and rich in organic matter. Avoid lime and mushroom compost. Mulch 75mm deep and keep it clear of the trunk, because camellia roots sit close to the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then keep it moist rather than wet. Consistent water from late summer onwards is what prevents bud drop. Feed a camellia and azalea food after flowering, and again in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune as soon as flowering finishes, before next year's buds are set. It takes shaping well, but growth is slow, so trim lightly and often rather than cutting hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: tube stock, 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and a single 400mm plant. Tubes and 200mm plants are young and will not flower for a season or two, and a pack of six at 1m spacing covers 5m of hedge line. The 400mm is the advanced option, already branched and close to flowering size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamellias travel well, though a few buds may drop after transit, which is normal rather than a fault. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-everything-about-camellia-bushes\"\u003eChoosing and caring for camellia bushes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camellias\"\u003eCompare the full camellia collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eOther hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eMore plants that are safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. Because it grows slowly, resist planting tighter, since crowded camellias compete at the roots and thin out at the base rather than closing any faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly, which is part of the appeal. Expect around 15cm to 30cm a year once established, so allow four or five years to reach a useful screening height from small stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do the buds drop before they open?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always inconsistent watering through late summer and autumn while buds are forming. Deep, regular watering and a good layer of mulch through the warm months fixes it the following season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51640334745919,"sku":"CAM-JAP-BLATIE-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140108243263,"sku":"CAM-JAP-BLATIE-200MM-P6","price":287.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100287549759,"sku":"CAM-JAP-BLATIE-300MM","price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44774398984511,"sku":"CAM-JAP-BLATIE-400MM","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Black-Tie-Camellia-Camellia-japonica-Black-Tie.png?v=1766222049"},{"product_id":"bamboo-palm-tree-chamaedorea-seifrizii","title":"Bamboo Palm Tree - Chamaedorea seifrizii","description":"\u003cp\u003eBamboo Palm (\u003cem\u003eChamaedorea seifrizii\u003c\/em\u003e) is the palm to reach for when you need soft green screening in shade, indoors or out. It grows as a clump of slender, bamboo like canes to about 3m tall and 1.5m wide, each cane carrying feathery deep green fronds from top to bottom. It is listed as non toxic to cats and dogs, one of the safest ways to green a home or courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Chamaedorea palms are non toxic to cats and dogs, so a curious chewer is an annoyance rather than an emergency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA screen that works in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most screening plants demand sun. This one builds a soft green wall in bright shade, even under a patio roof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlim, clumping habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canes rise in a tight cluster about 1.5m wide, so it screens without swallowing a narrow bed or balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable in Australian conditions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat and humidity barely mark it, so it stays fresh through northern summers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No spraying, no shaping. Remove a spent frond occasionally and it carries on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the most reliable indoor palms in the country. Bright, indirect light near a window keeps it furnishing a corner from floor to head height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots on balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot in a shaded spot suits it perfectly, and potted plants shift under cover where winters turn cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy in frost free gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a dense clumping screen along a fence or around an outdoor room; the clumps knit together while each keeps its full skirt of fronds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bamboo Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors, dappled or open shade outdoors; hot direct sun scorches the fronds. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate climates and is frost tender, so cooler zones should keep it potted and under cover through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining potting mix in containers, or garden soil opened up with compost. The roots will not tolerate sitting in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix evenly moist in the warm months, letting the top few centimetres dry between waterings indoors, and ease right off in winter. Feed with a controlled release fertiliser in spring and midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent fronds at the base. If an old cane loses condition, cut it out at ground level and new canes replace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Bamboo Palm in 125mm pots in packs of 10, 200mm pots in packs of 6, 250mm pots in packs of 3, and as single established plants in 300mm and 400mm pots. The packs are the economical route to a screen, while the singles bring useful height on day one. A few bruised fronds in transit are normal and soon grow out; give a new plant a fortnight to settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003eMore pet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cascade-palm-chamaedorea-atrovirens\"\u003eCompare the Cascade Palm for deeper shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Chamaedorea species are listed as non toxic to cats and dogs, which is why this palm appears on most pet safe plant lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart. The clumps fill the gaps within a few seasons, giving a soft screen at head height and rising to about 3m in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the frond tips turning brown indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually dry air, inconsistent watering or salts from tap water. Water deeply until it drains, empty the saucer, and trim the browned tips with scissors. The palm recovers quickly once the routine is steady.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live outside in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in a pot that comes under cover for winter. It is frost tender, so in cool climates treat it as an indoor or patio plant rather than a garden shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100292202815,"sku":"CHA-SEI-140MM-P10","price":197.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":49546463609151,"sku":"CHA-SEI-200MM-P6","price":366.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":50441008808255,"sku":"CHA-SEI-300MM","price":305.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44228746772799,"sku":"CHA-SEI-400MM","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100292170047,"sku":"CHA-SEI-100L","price":715.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Bamboo-Palm-Tree-Chamaedorea-seifrizii.png?v=1766222088"},{"product_id":"sweet-n-neat-magnolia-magnolia-grandiflora-sweet-n-neat","title":"Sweet N Neat Magnolia - Magnolia grandiflora 'Sweet N Neat'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet N Neat Magnolia (\u003cem\u003eMagnolia grandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sweet N Neat') is the compact end of the evergreen magnolias, finishing at about 3.5m tall and only 2m wide. That makes it the one to choose where Little Gem is too big: a narrow side boundary, a courtyard, or a screen that must stay under the eaves. Large white and cream flowers open through the warmer months with the heavy magnolia scent, and the leaves are backed in bronze felt.\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 side boundary.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 2m wide it screens without taking the whole bed, the usual problem with an evergreen magnolia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance you can smell from the house.\u003c\/strong\u003e Big cream flowers through the warm months, scented 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 go near paving, driveways and services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen cover all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze backed leaves hold through winter, so the screen works in July as well as January.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once it is away.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, wind and salt tolerant, covering most Australian gardens.\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 narrow evergreen screen. Any tighter and the lower branches shade each other out, leaving gaps at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Space at 2.5m for a row of individual trees with clear trunks. The non invasive roots are why this works close to the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider suits one plant and holds it near 2.5m. Be honest about the watering, because potted magnolias dry out quickly in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sweet N Neat Magnolia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering and densest growth, part shade a looser plant. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. Being frost hardy it handles cold southern winters, though young plants want shelter for their first two. The wet tropics are the exception, where humidity brings on leaf spotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained, slightly acidic soil with compost through the backfill. It will not tolerate waterlogging, so raise the bed 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 Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, then taper off. Feed a slow release fertiliser in early spring and again in mid summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed, which is the point of a compact variety. Tip prune after flowering to thicken a screen, and remove low branches only if you want a clear trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in eight sizes, from 200mm pots in packs of six up to advanced 180L specimens, with 250mm packs, 300mm, 400mm, 500mm, 75L and 100L in between. The 500mm, 75L and 180L lines are on backorder and dispatch with the next crop. Small pots are the value choice for a long screen and take three to four years to close. From 75L up you are buying presence on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf bronzing or a few dropped leaves after transit is normal. Expect roughly 30 to 40cm of growth a year once established. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/magnolia-tree-care-australia-guide\"\u003eguide to magnolia care in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/magnolias\"\u003emagnolia collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/small-magnolia-tree-varieties-australia\"\u003eSmall magnolia varieties for tight spaces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003etall and narrow screening plants\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 Little Gem?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize, mostly. Sweet N Neat finishes around 3.5m by 2m, where Little Gem reaches about 5m. Choose this one for a courtyard, a low roofline or a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne and a half metres apart in a single row. The canopies knit into a continuous wall at that spacing while each tree fills out from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots lift paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe root system is fibrous and non invasive, unusual in an evergreen tree of this height. Leave about 1.5m of clearance from hard surfaces as good practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140109914431,"sku":"MAG-GRA-SWEN-200MM-P6","price":372.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140109881663,"sku":"MAG-GRA-SWEN-300MM","price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":51649714094399,"sku":"MAG-GRA-SWEN-400MM","price":450.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44674020475199,"sku":"MAG-GRA-SWEN-500MM","price":528.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44674020507967,"sku":"MAG-GRA-SWEN-100L","price":907.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100292956479,"sku":"MAG-GRA-SWEN-600MM","price":1185.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180L (Backorder)","offer_id":45764210590015,"sku":"MAG-GRA-SWEN-180L","price":2929.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Sweet-N-Neat-Magnolia-Magnolia-grandiflora-Sweet-N-Neat.jpg?v=1741857916"},{"product_id":"fairy-white-magnolia-magnolia-spp-fairy-white","title":"Fairy White Magnolia - Magnolia spp. 'Fairy White'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFairy White Magnolia (\u003cem\u003eMagnolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Fairy White') does what most screening plants cannot: it flowers, and it flowers heavily. It reaches about 3m tall and 2.4m wide, holds glossy evergreen foliage all year, and carries scented white blooms from late winter through spring. The roots are non-invasive, so it can sit close to a fence, a path or paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance in the quiet part of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cupped white flowers open from late winter into spring, with a soft sweet scent that carries across a courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen, so the screen never drops out.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the deciduous magnolias it holds its leaves through winter, when most people want the privacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for a real backyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 3m by 2.4m it screens a fence line without dominating a small garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around cats and dogs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nothing on the plant is toxic to pets, which matters when a hedge sits at nose height.\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 1.2m apart in a single row. At that spacing the canopies meet within two to three seasons and each plant still fills out from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormal hedging and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 1.2m spacing suits a clipped hedge, trimmed straight after the spring flush so you keep next season's buds. A matched pair either side of an entry puts the scent where people walk past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider holds it well and keeps it closer to 2m, though potted plants dry out fast in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Fairy White Magnolia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering, though it copes with a few hours of shade. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens and is frost hardy once established. The constant humidity of the wet tropics does it no favours, and in hard frost districts shelter it for its first two winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and slightly acidic. Work compost through the backfill, raise the bed on heavy clay, and mulch 75mm deep with the mulch pulled back off the stem. It will not tolerate sitting wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then reduce as the roots go down. Feed a controlled release fertiliser for acid loving plants in early spring and again in mid summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Tip prune young plants to thicken the base, and shape immediately after flowering. Growth is slow, so take small amounts often rather than one hard cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo sizes are grown: 200mm in packs of six, and single 300mm pots. The 200mm plants are the sensible way to buy a run for a boundary, branched but still young. A 300mm plant is a step ahead and suits a pot or a feature position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a slow to moderate grower, so expect a screen to read as solid in three to four years rather than one. A few dropped leaves after transit is normal. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/magnolia-tree-care-australia-guide\"\u003ecomplete guide to magnolia care in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/magnolias\"\u003emagnolia collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/small-magnolia-tree-varieties-australia\"\u003esmall magnolia varieties for tight spaces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse 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\u003eDoes it drop its leaves in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is evergreen, so the foliage and the screen hold right through the cold months. Only the older interior leaves shed, a few at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a pot at least 500mm wide with free draining acidic mix. Expect it to settle nearer 2m than 3m, and refresh the top layer of mix each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for dogs and cats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This magnolia is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it is a fair choice for a boundary hedge in a household with pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44657249714495,"sku":"MAG-SPP-FAIWHI-200MM-P6","price":483.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44243663323455,"sku":"MAG-SPP-FAIWHI-300MM","price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Fairy-White-Magnolia-Magnolia-spp_-Fairy-White.jpg?v=1741857916"},{"product_id":"emerald-lustre-viburnum-viburnum-odoratissimum-emerald-lustre","title":"Emerald Lustre Viburnum - Viburnum odoratissimum 'Emerald Lustre'","description":"\u003cp\u003eEmerald Lustre Viburnum (\u003cem\u003eViburnum odoratissimum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Emerald Lustre') is the fast, forgiving answer to a boundary you want covered this year rather than in five. Left untrimmed it reaches about 4m tall and 2.5m wide, holding large glossy leaves that flush bronze red before hardening to deep green. Planted a metre apart it closes into a solid screen in two to three seasons, and it clips just as willingly to a formal 2m hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover, quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the faster screeners available, putting on close to a metre a year with water and feed behind it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig leaves read as lush.\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad, high gloss foliage rather than fine, so even a young hedge looks substantial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScented spring flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of small white flowers with a sweet perfume that carries on still evenings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles coast and heat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt, humidity and drought tolerant once established, so exposed boundaries and hot western fences suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShapes well.\u003c\/strong\u003e It reshoots readily from a cut, so it takes a formal hedge, a clipped pillar or a shaped pair at an entry.\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 makes the plants compete for water without closing the gap faster. For a looser informal line, use 1.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlocking an upper storey.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 4m untrimmed it is one of the few hedging shrubs tall enough to screen a neighbouring first floor window without becoming a tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClipped feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Larger pot sizes suit a matched pair either side of a gate, or a green pillar at the corner of a house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Emerald Lustre Viburnum in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest, glossiest growth; part shade works but the screen stays looser. This suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so hard frosting southern and inland gardens want a hardier hedge instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable garden soil with drainage. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound and work compost through the bed. Mulch 75mm deep along the run, clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper back. A controlled release fertiliser in early spring and late summer keeps the leaf colour dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density low down, then trim after the spring flush and again in late summer. Use hand shears rather than a powered trimmer, because the large leaves get sliced and brown along the cut edge. 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 seven sizes, from tube stock to 45L. Tubes, the 140mm pack of ten and the 200mm pack of six are the value choice for a long boundary: young single stems that need a season of tip pruning. The 250mm pack of three and the 300mm plants are the middle ground, while 400mm and 45L plants arrive already branched and carrying height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet fortnight, then new growth within four to six weeks. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/shiny-xylosma-xylosma-senticosum\"\u003eShiny Xylosma, a frost hardy hedge alternative\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eBrowse scented plants for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a bed before you plant a hedge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row for a dense screen, or 1.5m for a looser line. Planting closer does not close the gap faster and makes watering harder.\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, and because it shoots from old wood it stays furnished at the base rather than lifting into bare stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe berries are mildly toxic if swallowed, so we would not recommend it where a dog chews on garden plants. The foliage is not the concern, the fruit is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51647896158527,"sku":"VIB-ODO-EMELUS-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140110700863,"sku":"VIB-ODO-EMELUS-140MM-P10","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140110635327,"sku":"VIB-ODO-EMELUS-200MM-P6","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140110733631,"sku":"VIB-ODO-EMELUS-300MM","price":138.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44938260414783,"sku":"VIB-ODO-EMELUS-400MM","price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100294496575,"sku":"VIB-ODO-EMELUS-500MM","price":495.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Emerald-Lustre-Viburnum-Viburnum-odoratissimum-Emerald-Lustre.png?v=1766222111"},{"product_id":"laurustinus-viburnum-viburnum-tinus","title":"Laurustinus Viburnum - Viburnum tinus","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaurustinus (\u003cem\u003eViburnum tinus\u003c\/em\u003e) is the hedge for gardeners who want a dense evergreen wall that flowers through the coldest months. Left untrimmed it reaches about 3m tall and 2.5m wide, and it clips to anything from a 1m border to a 2.5m boundary screen. Pink buds open to white flower clusters from late autumn into spring, followed by metallic blue berries the birds work through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers when little else does.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink buds open white across the cool months, so the hedge performs in July as well as October.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense right to the base.\u003c\/strong\u003e It branches low and holds leaf at ground level, not a row of bare legs with a green top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou set the height.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 3m left alone, or an easy 1.5m to 2m hedge with two trims a year. It also takes clipped shapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant once established, salt tolerant and wind tolerant, so it holds up on exposed coastal blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. The canopies knit into a solid wall within two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and shaping.\u003c\/strong\u003e The small leaf and tight branching clip better than most flowering shrubs, so it suits balls, cones and clipped standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and windy gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wind tolerance suit a beachside boundary, where soft leafed screening plants fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a single shrub it makes a rounded 3m specimen that flowers in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Laurustinus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering and densest growth, part shade a looser plant with fewer flowers. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and subtropical gardens and is properly frost hardy, so cold southern and tableland districts are within range. In the humid tropics constant humidity brings on leaf spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy provided it drains. Dig compost through the bed, raise the row on a mound on heavy clay, and mulch 75mm deep clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off. It is drought tolerant after two seasons, though a clipped hedge always wants more water. Feed with a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density low down. Trim after the spring flush finishes, then lightly in late summer to protect the buds forming for the next cool season. It reshoots from old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow this one in seven sizes: tube stock, 140mm, 200mm, 250mm, 300mm and 400mm pots, and 30L. Tube stock and the smaller packs are the value choice for a long boundary. The 300mm and 400mm sizes are the usual middle ground, and 30L plants arrive already branched with real height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect new growth within four to six weeks in the warmer months. 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-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to plant and maintain a sharp looking hedge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003ehedging and screening range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-2m-to-4m\"\u003escreening plants in the 2m to 4m band\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topiary-and-shaping-plants\"\u003etopiary and clipped shapes\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. Planting tighter does not close the gap faster and makes watering and air movement harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate rather than fast, roughly 30 to 50cm of height a year once established, and slower in cooler gardens. A hedge from 200mm stock reads as solid in the third year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower if I clip it as a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided you time the trim. Cut it back after the flowers finish in spring rather than in autumn, because an autumn trim removes the buds about to open through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51659736351039,"sku":"VIB-TIN-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100294660415,"sku":"VIB-TIN-100MM-P10","price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140110930239,"sku":"VIB-TIN-140MM-P10","price":162.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140110799167,"sku":"VIB-TIN-200MM-P6","price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140110831935,"sku":"VIB-TIN-300MM","price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140110864703,"sku":"VIB-TIN-400MM","price":354.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Laurustinus-Viburnum-Viburnum-tinus.jpg?v=1741857943"},{"product_id":"stricta-cordyline-cordyline-stricta","title":"Stricta Cordyline - Cordyline stricta","description":"\u003cp\u003eStricta Cordyline (\u003cem\u003eCordyline stricta\u003c\/em\u003e) is the screen for a space too narrow for anything else. Slim upright canes carry dark green strappy leaves to about 3m tall while the clump stays around 1m wide, so it fits a garden bed barely wider than a footpath. Sprays of small purple flowers appear in spring, followed by dark berries that birds work through. Planted 60cm apart it closes into a soft green wall within two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall and genuinely narrow.\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughly 3m by 1m, so it screens a fence line without stealing a metre of garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt screens in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most privacy plants thin in low light. This rainforest understorey native holds its foliage in a shaded side passage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA native that feeds birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple spring flowers give way to dark berries, and small birds shelter in the canes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to control.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut any cane at any height and it reshoots below the cut, so height is a decision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a dense narrow screen. A single row covers a side boundary; a staggered double row at the same spacing thickens a wider gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies, courtyards and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upright habit and modest root system suit a large pot, where it gives height without spreading over the paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 60cm centres in drifts beneath taller palms, it fills the middle layer most gardens miss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne caution.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cordyline foliage contains saponins, so this is not a pet safe plant. Keep it away from dogs that chew leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Stricta Cordyline in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade is ideal, and full sun works with steady water, though the leaves pale in hard afternoon sun. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes humidity well. It handles light frost only, so in frosty inland or southern gardens grow it in a pot under eaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil improved with compost. It is not fussy, but will not sit in waterlogged ground. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the canes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice weekly through the first summer, after which it is drought tolerant and copes with a missed week. A slow release fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer keeps the foliage dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut leggy canes back to 30cm or 1m in spring and they shoot again from below. Staggering the cuts across a row keeps the screen full while individual canes rebuild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 140mm as a pack of ten, 200mm as a pack of six, and 300mm as single plants. The 140mm and 200mm packs are the value choice for a long boundary, usually single caned and knee high. A 300mm plant is taller and often branching, which suits a pot or a short run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCordylines travel well, though a few marked outer leaves are normal and grow out quickly. Expect visible new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/maximizing-your-garden-with-cordylines-tips-for-a-lush-landscape\"\u003eHow to use cordylines in a garden design\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cordylines\"\u003eBrowse the full cordyline range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003eCompare tall and narrow screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants that suit balconies and courtyards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart in a single row. The clump only widens to about 1m, and closer spacing crowds the canes without closing the screen faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in full shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt handles deeper shade than most screening plants, but growth slows and the canes stretch. Partial shade with morning sun gives the best result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I fix a leggy plant with bare stems?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut the cane back hard in spring, as low as 30cm. It reshoots from dormant buds below the cut and comes back thicker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The leaves contain saponins, which cause vomiting and drooling in dogs and cats that chew them. Choose a different screen if your pet grazes on foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100299608383,"sku":"COR-STR-100MM-P10","price":116.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140112765247,"sku":"COR-STR-140MM-P10","price":215.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44341903655231,"sku":"COR-STR-200MM-P6","price":257.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140112798015,"sku":"COR-STR-300MM","price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Stricta-Cordyline-Cordyline-stricta.jpg?v=1741857991"},{"product_id":"red-robin-photinia-fraserii","title":"Red Robin - Photinia × fraserii","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Robin (\u003cem\u003ePhotinia x fraseri\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Robin') is the fast, frost hardy hedge for gardeners south of the tropics. Every flush of new growth emerges brilliant lacquer red before hardening to deep glossy green, so a trimmed hedge repeats that colour two or three times a year rather than once. Left alone it makes a small tree of about 4m tall and 3m wide. Planted a metre apart and trimmed, it closes into a solid screen in roughly two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed growth on demand.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every trim triggers a new red flush, so two or three cuts a year keep it coloured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely fast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Close to a metre of growth a year once established, the practical answer to an ugly fence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike most screening plants it is properly cold tolerant, so it suits cool temperate gardens and the tablelands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes shaping.\u003c\/strong\u003e It reshoots readily from old wood, so a neglected hedge can be cut back hard and rebuilt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWind, salt and dry tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stands up on exposed boundaries and coastal blocks, and shrugs off dry spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row, held between 1.5m and 3m with regular trims. Closer spacing does not close the gap faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a taller screen let it run to 3m or 4m and trim the sides only. A double staggered row at 1m spacing adds depth on a wide boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and shaping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Balls, cones and standards all work, and dense branching is forgiving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Red Robin in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the strongest red and the densest hedge; in part shade the colour dulls and the screen stays open. Suited to cool temperate, warm temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens. It dislikes constant heat and humidity, so in the wet tropics choose a lilly pilly instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy about type, but it must drain: wet feet in heavy clay is the main cause of dieback. Plant on a raised mound in clay, and mulch 75mm deep clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then only in dry spells. Feed with a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and late summer to drive the colour flushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting so the hedge furnishes at the base, then trim after each red flush hardens. The foliage contains cyanogenic compounds, so rake up clippings and keep them away from grazing animals and dogs that chew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in seven sizes, from tube to 45L. Tubes and 140mm packs of ten are the value choice for a long boundary: a season slower to close, but quick to root in and cheap enough to plant properly. The 200mm packs of six and 250mm packs of three are the usual middle ground. The 300mm, 400mm and 45L sizes arrive already branched with real height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet few weeks after planting, then the first red flush within about six weeks. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-the-perfect-plant-for-screening-and-privacy\"\u003eHow to plant and maintain a screening hedge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eBrowse trees for shade and structure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. At that spacing the plants knit into a solid face within about two seasons without thinning at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my new growth stopped coming out red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always shade or a lack of trimming. Red appears only on new growth, so a hedge that is never cut has nothing to colour. Move it to full sun and trim two or three times a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the black spots on the leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaf spot, which turns up where air movement is poor or foliage stays wet. Water at the base, thin crossing branches and remove affected leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51647791726911,"sku":"PHO-FRA-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100300820799,"sku":"PHO-FRA-100MM-P10","price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140113322303,"sku":"PHO-FRA-140MM-P10","price":201.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140113223999,"sku":"PHO-FRA-200MM-P6","price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140113256767,"sku":"PHO-FRA-300MM","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140113289535,"sku":"PHO-FRA-400MM","price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100300788031,"sku":"PHO-FRA-75L","price":528.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100300755263,"sku":"PHO-FRA-100L","price":673.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Red-Robin-Photinia-x-fraserii.png?v=1766222185"},{"product_id":"hot-rio-nights-heliconia-heliconia-bihai-x-caribaea-hot-rio-nights","title":"Hot Rio Nights Heliconia - Heliconia bihai x caribaea 'Hot Rio Nights'","description":"\u003cp\u003eHot Rio Nights Heliconia (\u003cem\u003eHeliconia bihai x caribaea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Hot Rio Nights') carries the height and the colour of a tropical garden in one plant. Clumps lift to about 3m tall and 2m across, pushing up upright bracts in deep red edged with gold from spring through to autumn. It widens by a few canes each season, so it screens like a hedge without looking like one. Being frost tender, it belongs in tropical and subtropical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracts that hold for weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e The red and gold bracts are the display, not the small flowers inside them, and they last far longer than a bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree metres of green with no trunk.\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad paddle shaped leaves stack up the canes, covering a fence line or a pool pump at eye level and above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick to fill a bed.\u003c\/strong\u003e New canes come from the base each warm season, and a young planting reads as established by its second summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable in damp ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e It accepts soil that stays wet, including irrigated beds and low corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds work the flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters go straight for the nectar sitting in the bracts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMassed planting and informal screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart. Heliconias spread by rhizome, so tighter spacing only sets the clumps competing instead of closing the gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large leaves mean large litter rather than the fine debris that clogs a skimmer box, and the clump takes heat reflected off paving and water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single clump against a rendered wall or beside a deck earns its space, especially where you want the colour at 1.5m and above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Hot Rio Nights Heliconia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering, and part shade suits hot west facing spots where the foliage would scorch. This is a tropical and subtropical plant. Gardeners from Darwin to northern New South Wales can plant it straight into the ground. Around Sydney and Perth it needs a frost free microclimate, and in colder southern cities treat it as a container plant that winters under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and moisture retentive. Work compost through the bed before planting and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the canes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Steady moisture separates a full clump from a thin one. Deep water twice a week through summer, more in a pot, and feed with a complete fertiliser in early spring and again in midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each cane flowers once and then declines. Cut spent canes off at ground level to keep light into the centre of the clump. Lift and divide every three or four years if the middle thins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes. The 200mm pack of six is the value choice for a bed or a run of screening: young plants, but quick away in warm weather. The 300mm is the usual single plant size, and the 400mm and 500mm arrive as multi cane clumps carrying real presence on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect the plant to sit quietly for a few weeks, then push new canes once soil temperatures climb. 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\/heliconias\"\u003eBrowse the full heliconia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eCompare tropical garden plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/your-ideal-tropical-poolside-plants-for-low-maintenance-bliss\"\u003eChoosing plants for a poolside garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-care-basics-success-with-new-garden-plants\"\u003eGetting a new plant through its first month\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. Even a light frost burns the foliage back. South of the subtropics, grow it in a large pot that can be moved under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.5m apart for a massed planting or a soft screen. Any closer and the rhizomes compete without closing the gap any faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a container at least 500mm across using good potting mix. Pots dry faster than beds, so water more often and keep feeding through the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":51625546547519,"sku":"HEL-BIH-HOTRIO-200MM-P6","price":609.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":49084549628223,"sku":"HEL-BIH-HOTRIO-300MM","price":231.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44511968493887,"sku":"HEL-BIH-HOTRIO-400MM","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm (Backorder)","offer_id":51625546580287,"sku":"HEL-BIH-HOTRIO-500MM","price":429.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Hot-Rio-Nights-Heliconia-Heliconia-bihai-x-caribaea-Hot-Rio-Nights.png?v=1766222190"},{"product_id":"drama-girl-camellia-camellia-japonica-drama-girl","title":"Drama Girl Camellia - Camellia japonica 'Drama Girl'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrama Girl Camellia (\u003cem\u003eCamellia japonica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Drama Girl') carries some of the largest flowers in the genus: salmon pink semi double blooms opening through winter when almost nothing else is in colour. It is a vigorous, upright, open growing shrub that reaches about 3.5m tall and 2.5m wide, and it is happiest in dappled shade beneath established trees. Not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers you notice from the street.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large semi double blooms in soft salmon pink, held on an open framework so each one is seen properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The main display runs through the coldest months, filling the gap between the autumn sasanquas and the first spring flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt grows in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled light under a tree canopy is what it wants, which makes it useful where most flowering shrubs fail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and evergreen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy dark foliage year round, and a plant that handles cold winters without protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Camellias are not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can go anywhere in a garden that animals use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Place it where the flowers can be seen up close: beside a path, near a window, or at the edge of a shaded courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.2m apart for a screen. Be realistic about the habit, because it is more open than a sasanqua, so it makes an informal screen rather than a clipped hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider with an acidic camellia mix holds it at around 2m, and lets you control soil pH precisely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Drama Girl Camellia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled shade, or morning sun with shelter from hot afternoon light, because full sun scorches the leaves and bleaches the flowers. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate and subtropical gardens and is frost hardy once established. Hot inland districts need overhead protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic and free draining, with plenty of compost or aged leaf litter worked through. This variety is fussier about pH than the sasanquas: if the leaves yellow between green veins, the soil is too alkaline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, then weekly in warm weather. Never let it dry out while buds are forming in late summer. Feed with a camellia and azalea fertiliser in early spring and after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune straight after flowering, before next season's buds set. Light shaping is usually enough, and thinning a few interior branches improves air movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes: 200mm pots in packs of six, single 300mm pots, and 400mm pots. There is no tube option, so every plant arrives as an established shrub with branch structure already built. The 200mm packs suit a shaded boundary, while a 300mm or 400mm plant is the choice for a single feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome bud drop after transit is normal and not a fault. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a settling month, then steady growth from the first spring, under our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-everything-about-camellia-bushes\"\u003egrowing and caring for camellias\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camellias\"\u003efull camellia collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eplants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-lower-soil-ph-a-guide-for-healthier-gardens-and-lawns\"\u003ehow to lower soil pH\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much shade does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDappled light for most of the day, or morning sun with afternoon shade. Under the canopy of an established tree is close to ideal. Hot direct afternoon sun burns the foliage and shortens the life of the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the buds dropping before they open?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always water stress while the buds were forming through late summer. Keep the root zone evenly moist from January onwards, mulch well, and next season's buds will hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it as a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1.2m apart. It is a more open, upright grower than a sasanqua, so expect an informal screen. For a dense clipped hedge, a sasanqua variety is the better tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44774498074943,"sku":"CAM-JAP-DRAGIR-200MM-P6","price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44774498107711,"sku":"CAM-JAP-DRAGIR-300MM","price":210.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44774498140479,"sku":"CAM-JAP-DRAGIR-400MM","price":525.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Drama-Girl-Camellia-Camellia-japonica-Drama-Girl.jpg?v=1741858063"},{"product_id":"cherry-surprise-lilly-pilly-syzygium-australe-cherry-surprise","title":"Cherry Surprise Lilly Pilly - Syzygium australe 'Cherry Surprise'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCherry Surprise Lilly Pilly (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium australe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Cherry Surprise') is a compact native screen that tops out around 2.5m tall and only 1.5m wide, so it suits a narrow boundary where a full sized lilly pilly would crowd the path. New growth flushes deep red before hardening to glossy green, and white flowers give way to edible pink berries. Planted 80cm apart it closes into a dense hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow and quick.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 2.5m tall and only 1.5m wide, and fast growing, so a narrow bed reads as a screen sooner than most natives manage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed new growth all season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every flush comes through cherry red and holds the colour for weeks before it greens off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt copes with damp ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet feet tolerant, which is unusual in a hedge and useful in a low spot or beside a downpipe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, and the birds notice.\u003c\/strong\u003e Australian native, bird attracting, with berries you can eat straight off the bush.\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 80cm apart centre to centre for a dense hedge. That is roughly thirteen plants for a ten metre run, and the tighter spacing suits the narrow habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamp and coastal sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wet feet tolerance together suit a coastal block or a bed that drains slowly after storms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, topiary and shaping.\u003c\/strong\u003e It clips cleanly into balls and cones, and a pot 500mm or wider holds a shaped plant for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cherry Surprise Lilly Pilly in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the strongest red and the densest hedge. Part shade works, but the colour softens. This suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold inland and tableland gardens want a hardier hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy, and more forgiving of damp ground than most lilly pillies. Work compost through the bed at planting and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer keeps the flushes coming and the colour strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim after each flush to build density and trigger the next round of red growth. It reshoots from old wood, so a neglected hedge can be cut back hard. This is not one of the named psyllid resistant selections, so watch the soft growth in humid spring weather and clip affected tips off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown in three sizes: 140mm packs of ten, 200mm packs of six, and single 45L plants. The packs are the sensible way to plant a run, since a ten metre hedge takes thirteen plants and small stock catches up quickly. The 45L size arrives with real height on day one. All three commonly run on backorder, so check the size selector for lead times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are trimmed and packed to travel upright, so some leaf drop is normal. Water them the day they land, then plant. Expect new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant 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\"\u003eThe complete lilly 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\/screening-plants-2m-to-4m\"\u003eScreening plants that finish between 2m and 4m\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topiary-and-shaping-plants\"\u003ePlants that take clipping and shaping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEighty centimetres apart, centre to centre. Because it is narrow, the closer spacing is needed for the canopies to meet and read as a solid hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it lower than 2.5m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Two or three trims a year hold it anywhere between about 1.2m and its full height, and it stays furnished at the base rather than lifting into bare stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the berries actually edible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The pink berries are edible raw, with a crisp, slightly tart apple flavour, and they are often used for jam. Birds usually get to them first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140114370879,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-CHESUR-140MM-P10","price":259.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140114403647,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-CHESUR-200MM-P6","price":293.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":49584271491391,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-CHESUR-45L","price":263.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Cherry-Surprise-Lilly-Pilly-Syzygium-australe-Cherry-Surprise.jpg?v=1741858073"},{"product_id":"star-jasmine-trachelospermum-jasminoides","title":"Star Jasmine - Trachelospermum jasminoides","description":"\u003cp\u003eStar jasmine (\u003cem\u003eTrachelospermum jasminoides\u003c\/em\u003e) is the climber to plant when you want a fence covered, a bank held and the garden perfumed for six weeks in spring. Given wires or a trellis it twines to about 4m and spreads roughly 2m; left flat on the ground it becomes a dense evergreen groundcover instead. It grows in more of Australia than almost anything else we sell, from the tropics to cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfume that carries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spring flush scents a whole courtyard, and in warm gardens it often repeats lightly through summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo plants in one.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a support it climbs. On flat ground or a slope it runs sideways into a groundcover about 300mm deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt grows almost anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy once established, drought tolerant once the roots are down, and comfortable in coastal salt and humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt twines, it does not drill.\u003c\/strong\u003e No aerial roots or sucker pads, so it will not damage mortar the way an ivy can.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFences, screens and pergolas.\u003c\/strong\u003e Run three or four horizontal wires 300mm apart and plant 1m apart along the base. At that spacing the stems knit into full cover without the tangle crowding causes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes, banks and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted 1m apart and left unsupported it spreads and roots down as it goes, which suits a bank too steep to mow, or a carpet under established trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing star jasmine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering. Part shade keeps the plant green and healthy but you will see fewer flowers. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and a young plant wants shelter through its first winter in cold districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonably drained soil, though it will sulk in ground that stays boggy. On clay, mound the planting position and work compost through. Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then reduce; established plants handle dry spells but flower better with water in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A controlled release fertiliser in early spring is enough for the year. Shear the plant back straight after flowering, because next season's buds form on the growth that follows. Old plants build a woody thatch and can be cut back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe sap.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut stems bleed a milky sap that can irritate skin, eyes and mouths, so wear gloves when you prune and keep the offcuts away from pets and small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in tube, 140mm, 180mm, 200mm, 250mm, 300mm and 400mm, with several smaller sizes in multipacks, which is the practical way to buy for a long fence. Tube and 140mm plants are young and quick to catch up; the 300mm and 400mm usually arrive trained on a stake with several runners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect obvious runners in the first warm spell, and full cover of a fence panel in two to three seasons. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse the full range of climbing plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eCompare groundcovers for banks and mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eMore perfumed plants for near a doorway\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need for my fence?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne per metre, with wires or mesh to climb. A 10m boundary takes ten plants and reads as solid green in two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it damage my wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It twines rather than clinging with roots or pads, so it will not lift render or mortar. That does mean a bare brick wall needs wires or a trellis fixed to it first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat it as one to keep out of reach. The milky sap can irritate skin and mouths, so it is not a plant for a run where a dog chews everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is mine green but not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo much shade, or a hard prune at the wrong time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44779184619839,"sku":"TRA-JAS-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100304916799,"sku":"TRA-JAS-100MM-P10","price":116.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140114436415,"sku":"TRA-JAS-140MM-P10","price":158.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140114469183,"sku":"TRA-JAS-200MM-P6","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140114567487,"sku":"TRA-JAS-300MM","price":126.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140114600255,"sku":"TRA-JAS-400MM","price":462.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100305080639,"sku":"TRA-JAS-500MM","price":481.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L","offer_id":55100305113407,"sku":"TRA-JAS-110L","price":3575.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Star-Jasmine-Trachelospermum-jasminoides_bd3c4e72.png?v=1768454974"},{"product_id":"lantern-banksia-banksia-ericifolia","title":"Lantern Banksia - Banksia ericifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eLantern Banksia (\u003cem\u003eBanksia ericifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is the banksia to plant if you want honeyeaters in the garden through winter. It grows to about 3.5m tall and 2.5m wide in a home garden, forming a dense shrub of fine needle foliage, and carries upright orange to red flower spikes up to 20cm long. It reaches 6m in its native heathland, but garden plants settle at 3m to 4m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter flowers that feed birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spikes open in the cold months when nectar is scarce, and honeyeaters and wattlebirds work them daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine textured and dense.\u003c\/strong\u003e The needle foliage is soft looking and packed tightly, so a plant screens far better than a large leafed shrub of the same size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrives on poor ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy, gravelly, low fertility soils suit it. This is a plant that prefers the ground most gardeners try to improve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and exposed site tolerance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, wind tolerant, drought tolerant and frost hardy, a rare combination in a flowering shrub this size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal screening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart. At that spacing the plants meet without crowding, giving a soft informal barrier rather than a clipped hedge line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e A staggered double row at 1.5m spacing filters salt laden wind instead of blocking it, which is what an exposed coastal block needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant works as a specimen where the spikes can be seen close up. In a native bed, groups of five or more at 1.5m read as one mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing lantern banksia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, with good air movement around the plant. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens and is frost hardy once established, so cold southern winters are no obstacle. Consistently wet tropical conditions are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy, gravelly and free draining, ideally slightly acidic. Do not enrich the bed with manure or compost, which is the usual mistake. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound, because root rot in wet soil kills more banksias than anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then rely on rainfall except in a long drought. Feeding is usually unnecessary, and if you do feed, use only a low phosphorus native fertiliser, because banksias are phosphorus sensitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly after flowering, staying within the green foliage. Banksias are slow to reshoot from bare old wood, so never cut into leafless stems or remove more than about a third at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLantern banksia is grown in four sizes: 140mm pots in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and single 300mm pots. The 140mm and 200mm plants are young and the sensible choice for a screen where numbers matter. The 250mm and 300mm sizes are more established and give a head start in a feature position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fine foliage travels well and any dry tips on arrival grow out quickly. This is a slow to moderate grower, so expect the first year to go into roots, with first flowering typically in the second or third year. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, under our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-bird-attracting-native-plants-for-australian-gardens\"\u003eNative plants that bring birds into the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/banksias\"\u003eBrowse the full banksia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eCompare Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003ePlants that handle coastal conditions\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 and a half metres apart. Each plant reaches about 2.5m wide, so that spacing gives an overlapping informal screen while leaving enough airflow to keep fungal problems away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do banksias die suddenly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually root rot from wet soil, or phosphorus toxicity from ordinary garden fertiliser. Plant on a free draining mound, avoid enriched soil, and use only low phosphorus native fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I prune it into a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be kept tidy with light annual trims, but it will not take the hard clipping a formal hedge needs. Cut into bare old wood and the stem often does not reshoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140114927935,"sku":"BAN-ERI-140MM-P10","price":238.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44779268243775,"sku":"BAN-ERI-200MM-P6","price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140114895167,"sku":"BAN-ERI-300MM","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100306063679,"sku":"BAN-ERI-400MM","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Lantern-Banksia-Banksia-ericifolia.png?v=1768454980"},{"product_id":"bush-christmas-lilly-pilly-syzygium-australe-bush-christmas","title":"Bush Christmas Lilly Pilly - Syzygium australe 'Bush Christmas'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBush Christmas Lilly Pilly (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium australe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bush Christmas') is the compact lilly pilly for a hedge you want at head height. Untrimmed it reaches about 3.5m tall and 2m wide, but small glossy leaves and dense branching mean most gardeners hold it at 1.5m to 2m with two trims a year. New growth flushes orange red before hardening to deep green, so a clipped hedge colours up after every cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour every time you trim it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh growth comes away orange red and holds for weeks, so a clipped hedge always has warmth through it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall leaves take a hard clip.\u003c\/strong\u003e A cut face looks neat, not shredded, so it shapes into balls, cones and standards as readily as a hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet feet and salt are fine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unusually for a hedging plant it tolerates damp ground, and it is salt tolerant, so coastal boundaries work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, edible and pet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e White flowers, then edible berries the birds work through, and foliage 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\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 75cm apart. Being compact it needs tighter spacing than a full sized lilly pilly to knit without thin patches low down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and shaping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Single plants clip into geometric shapes and standards. Allow a metre between shaped specimens so each keeps its outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider holds it at 1.5m to 2m, which suits a matched pair at an entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bush Christmas Lilly Pilly in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest hedge and the strongest colour, though part shade works with a looser habit. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, comfortable in humidity. It takes light frost once established, so hard frosting inland and southern gardens want a hardier hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most soils suit it, including ground that stays damp. Improve poor soil with compost and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in hot weather. Feed a controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer to keep the colour up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density low down, then trim after the spring flush and again in late summer. It reshoots from old wood, so a neglected hedge can be cut back hard. If psyllid pimples appear on soft growth, clipping the tips off is usually enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in five sizes: tube, 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, and 45L and 100L containers. For a long hedge the tube and 140mm packs are the value choice, since young lilly pillies catch a larger plant within two or three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is steadier than the fast screening lilly pillies, so budget three seasons for a tube stock hedge to close. Plants travel upright, delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-care-guide-keep-your-plants-thriving\"\u003efull lilly pilly care guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties across the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lilly-pillys\"\u003elilly pilly range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lilly-pilly-resilience-syzygium-australe-resilience\"\u003eLilly Pilly 'Resilience'\u003c\/a\u003e for a taller, faster screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topiary-and-shaping-plants\"\u003eplants suited to topiary and shaping\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. At about 2m wide untrimmed it needs tighter spacing than the big screening lilly pillies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it get if I leave it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 3.5m tall and 2m wide. Because it shoots from old wood, a hedge held at 1.5m to 2m stays furnished at the base rather than lifting into bare trunks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets, and are the berries edible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is listed as pet friendly and is not toxic to cats or dogs. The berries are edible for people too, tart and best used in jams, though birds usually get there first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44943317565759,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-BUSCHR-tube","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140115124543,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-BUSCHR-140MM-P10","price":183.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140115091775,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-BUSCHR-200MM-P6","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44779340431679,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-BUSCHR-45L","price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51632713662783,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-BUSCHR-100L","price":687.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Bush-Christmas-Lilly-Pilly-Syzygium-australe-Bush-Christmas.png?v=1766222240"},{"product_id":"eureka-bottlebrush-callistemon-eureka","title":"Eureka Bottlebrush - Callistemon 'Eureka'","description":"\u003cp\u003eEureka Bottlebrush (\u003cem\u003eCallistemon\u003c\/em\u003e 'Eureka') is a compact native shrub reaching about 2.5m tall and 2m wide, carrying deep red brushes with a purple cast rather than the usual scarlet. It flowers heavily, feeds birds and bees, and copes with the conditions that kill most shrubs: drought, salt, frost and wet ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour you do not see often.\u003c\/strong\u003e The brushes open a deep red shading through to purple, richer and darker than a common bottlebrush.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt tolerates almost everything.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt tolerant and able to sit in wet ground, which is a rare combination in one shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA hedge that earns its place.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted 1.5m apart it makes a screen to about 2.5m that flowers rather than simply filling space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife every season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar rich brushes bring honeyeaters, native bees and butterflies into the garden.\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 1.5m apart in a single row for a dense screen. It reshoots from old wood, so it can be cut back hard and still furnish right down to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamp and difficult ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet feet tolerance makes it one of the few shrubs for a low spot, a swale or the edge of a drainage line where other plants drown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and feature use.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a group of three or five it reads as a block of colour in flower, and as a single shrub it holds a corner without outgrowing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Eureka Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering. It is at home across tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and it is frost hardy once established, which puts it within reach of most of the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy. It handles clay, sand and poor ground, and unlike most natives it tolerates periods of waterlogging. Mulch 75mm deep and keep it clear of the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then it can live on rainfall in most districts. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring, because standard garden fertilisers can damage the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim straight after each flush, taking the spent brushes and a little of the wood behind them. That one habit is the difference between a dense shrub and a leggy one.\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 sold in packs of six, single 300mm pots, and 25L and 45L containers. The 200mm packs are the value option for a hedge run or mass planting. The 300mm is the usual single plant size, and the 25L and 45L plants arrive already branched, carrying real height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect two or three quiet weeks after planting, then active growth, and flowering in the first warm season from the established sizes. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-callistemon-the-bottlebrush-beauty\"\u003ecomplete callistemon care guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/callistemons\"\u003ebottlebrush collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003ebird attracting plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeigh up alternative \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 in a single row. Closer than that and the lower branches shade each other out, leaving gaps near the ground where you want cover most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight after each flowering flush, never in the weeks before one. Take the spent brushes plus a few centimetres of wood behind them, and the next flush comes back thicker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with a wet, boggy spot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter than almost any other native shrub. It handles periods of waterlogging that would kill a grevillea or a westringia, though it still prefers ground that drains eventually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100306784575,"sku":"CAL-SPP-EUR-140MM-P10","price":279.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140115157311,"sku":"CAL-SPP-EUR-200MM-P6","price":206.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140115190079,"sku":"CAL-SPP-EUR-300MM","price":99.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44836725489983,"sku":"CAL-SPP-EUR-45L","price":379.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100306751807,"sku":"CAL-SPP-EUR-100L","price":501.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Eureka-Bottlebrush-Callistemon-Eureka.jpg?v=1741858092"},{"product_id":"summerscent-radermachera-radermachera","title":"Summerscent Radermachera - Radermachera","description":"\u003cp\u003eSummerscent Radermachera (\u003cem\u003eRadermachera\u003c\/em\u003e 'Summerscent') is the screening plant to reach for when the fence line sits close to the path. It grows to about 3m tall and only 1.5m wide, so you get height without the bulk of a lilly pilly. Through late spring and summer it carries clusters of white trumpet flowers with a real perfume, strongest in the evening. Planted a metre apart it closes into a narrow fragrant hedge in about two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent you notice from the back door.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers are genuinely perfumed, and they keep coming through the warm months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow where it counts.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 1.5m wide it screens a boundary or a side passage without pushing into the paving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick to fill a gap.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth is fast in warm weather, and it handles hot summers and sticky coastal air where a lot of fragrant exotics sulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact habit suits a large container on a balcony, close enough to a seat that you get the scent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. Closer spacing will not close the gap faster and makes watering harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourtyards, balconies and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the few screening plants that stays under 2m wide. In a pot use at least 45L and water more often than you would in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear outdoor living areas.\u003c\/strong\u003e Put it where people sit in the evening. A pair flanking a gate does more for the perfume than a whole row down the back fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Summerscent Radermachera in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest growth and the heaviest flowering; part shade works, but the screen stays looser. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so in cool inland districts and frosty southern gardens grow it in a pot that can be moved under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil of any reasonable type. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound and work compost through the bed. Mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then a good drink in dry spells. A controlled release fertiliser in early spring and again in mid summer keeps the leaf colour up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density low down, then trim lightly after the main flush. Cutting hard just before flowering removes the buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in tube, 30L, 45L and 100L. Tubes are young single stemmed plants and the sensible choice for a long boundary. The 30L and 45L plants arrive already branched with usable height on day one, and the 100L is for the spot where the screen needs to be finished now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet fortnight after planting, then new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full range of fragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/star-jasmine-trachelospermum-jasminoides\"\u003eStar jasmine, a perfumed climber for the same fence\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. Because the plant is naturally narrow, that gives a continuous screen about 1.5m deep rather than a thick hedge, which is usually what a tight boundary needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the perfume strong or subtle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong, and it lifts in the evening. One established plant will scent a courtyard. Down the back of a large block, expect to walk to it rather than smell it from the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is frost tender. A warm sheltered corner can carry it through the odd cold snap in a marginal district, but in genuinely frosty gardens it belongs in a pot you can shift under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44836783554879,"sku":"RAD-SPP-tube","price":30.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44956366733631,"sku":"RAD-SPP-45L","price":321.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":49618432426303,"sku":"RAD-SPP-100L","price":788.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Summerscent-Radermachera-Radermachera.png?v=1766222246"},{"product_id":"mauve-mist-bottlebrush-callistemon-mauve-mist","title":"Mauve Mist Bottlebrush - Callistemon 'Mauve Mist'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMauve Mist Bottlebrush (\u003cem\u003eCallistemon\u003c\/em\u003e 'Mauve Mist') is the bottlebrush for gardeners who want the birds without the usual fire engine red. It grows to about 3m tall and 2m wide, and carries soft mauve to pink brushes through spring and again in autumn. Few native shrubs handle this much: dry spells, wet soil, salt wind and frost, all from 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\u003eAn unusual flower colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mauve and pink brushes sit far more easily beside blues, whites and silver foliage than the standard red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHoneyeaters arrive within weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e The brushes are full of nectar, and small birds work the shrub from the safety of its interior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt copes with a difficult spot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, salt tolerant and happy in ground that stays wet after rain, a rare combination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can go along a fence line or beside a run without worry.\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 1.2m apart for a dense hedge. At that spacing it closes into a flowering screen roughly 2m high within two to three seasons, and it takes a trim without sulking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamp and coastal ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates wet feet and salt wind, so it suits low corners of the block, dam edges and exposed coastal boundaries where other shrubs fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant fills a courtyard corner, and it can be lifted into a small multi trunked tree by removing the lowest branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mauve Mist Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering; part shade works but the shrub opens up and flowers less. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and arid gardens, and it is frost hardy once established, so cold inland and southern districts are within range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything, including clay that holds water after rain. It is not fussy about pH. Mulch 75mm deep and keep it back from the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer to settle the roots, then only in long dry spells. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring; standard garden fertiliser can damage the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim immediately after each flush, taking the spent brushes and about 100mm of stem behind them. That single habit keeps a bottlebrush dense instead of leggy. It reshoots from old wood, so a neglected plant can be cut back hard in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in a 25L pot, a well branched shrub already carrying real height and body rather than a small tubestock plant. For a hedge that means far less waiting: the plants read as a screen in their first season instead of their third.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a settling in fortnight, then new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-callistemon-the-bottlebrush-beauty\"\u003eCallistemon care guide for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/callistemons\"\u003eCompare every bottlebrush we grow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003eMore bird attracting plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eBrowse Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.2m apart in a single row. Closer planting does not close the gap faster and makes each plant compete for water once the roots meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it lower than 3m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Two trims a year, taken straight after flowering, will hold it at 1.5m to 2m without thinning it out at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive a wet winter in heavy soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter than most shrubs. It is one of the few natives rated for wet feet, so a low spot that stays soggy for a week after rain will not kill it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100307112255,"sku":"CAL-SPP-MAUMIS-140MM-P10","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L (Backorder)","offer_id":44780052611391,"sku":"CAL-SPP-MAUMIS-25L","price":91.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Mauve-Mist-Bottlebrush-Callistemon-Mauve-Mist.jpg?v=1741858103"},{"product_id":"purple-splendour-bottlebrush-callistemon-purple-splendour","title":"Purple Splendour Bottlebrush - Callistemon 'Purple Splendour'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple Splendour Bottlebrush (\u003cem\u003eCallistemon\u003c\/em\u003e 'Purple Splendour') does something most bottlebrushes cannot: it flowers in rich purple rather than the usual red, on a compact shrub about 2.5m tall and 2m wide. You keep everything that makes a bottlebrush worth planting, the toughness, the birds, the easy nature, and gain a colour that stops people at the front fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple where you expect red.\u003c\/strong\u003e The brushes open a deep purple that reads as genuinely different in a streetscape full of red callistemons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact enough for real gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 2.5m by 2m it fits a small garden or courtyard without the constant cutting a full sized bottlebrush would need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe birds still come.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters treat the purple brushes exactly like red ones, so the show comes with visitors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough all rounder.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, comfortable in damp ground and tolerant of coastal salt: it covers more situations than almost any shrub its size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can sit beside paths, lawns and play areas without a second thought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as the colour accent in a native bed, against silver or deep green foliage where the purple carries furthest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a dense flowering hedge. It holds comfortably below 2m with a trim or two a year, which makes it a fine fence line plant for smaller blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens, pots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact habit suits courtyards, and it flowers well in a large container in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Purple Splendour Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun grows the most brushes; light shade costs you flowers. It performs across subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and arid or semi arid zones, and being frost hardy it handles cold winters that rule out softer flowering shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable soil, from sand to clay. It tolerates wet feet, so the patch that stays damp after rain is workable, and poor soil slows it without stopping it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then only in long dry spells. A native controlled release fertiliser in spring supports flowering without forcing soft growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim just behind the spent brushes when each flowering finishes. That one habit keeps the shrub dense, rounded and full of the new wood that carries next season's colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Purple Splendour as tube stock and in 200mm packs of 6. Tubes are small, well rooted starters that establish quickly; a single 200mm pack plants a 6m hedge run at the recommended 1m spacing, which takes the guesswork out of ordering. Both settle in fast, with a quiet fortnight and then steady new growth in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-callistemon-the-bottlebrush-beauty\"\u003eThe full bottlebrush growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/callistemons\"\u003eBrowse the complete bottlebrush range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003eMore plants for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003eBird attracting plants for every state\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the flower really purple?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The new brushes open a rich purple, distinct from the reds and pinks most people associate with bottlebrush. Against grey or silver foliage the colour is at its strongest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. The plants knit into a continuous flowering hedge you can hold anywhere between about 1.5m and its natural 2.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost and inland heat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth. It is frost hardy once established and copes with arid and semi arid summers, which is why it turns up in tough country town plantings as often as coastal gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for dogs and cats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is pet friendly, with no known toxicity for cats or dogs. Spent brushes on the lawn are a chew temptation for puppies but not a poisoning risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44836739744063,"sku":"CAL-SPP-PURSPL-tube","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100307276095,"sku":"CAL-SPP-PURSPL-140MM-P10","price":206.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140115288383,"sku":"CAL-SPP-PURSPL-200MM-P6","price":213.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100307210559,"sku":"CAL-SPP-PURSPL-300MM","price":140.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Purple-Splendour-Bottlebrush-Callistemon-Purple-Splendour.png?v=1766222273"},{"product_id":"thomass-pohutukawa-metrosideros-thomasii","title":"Thomas's Pohutukawa - Metrosideros thomasii","description":"\u003cp\u003eThomas's Pohutukawa (\u003cem\u003eMetrosideros excelsa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Thomasii') is the compact form of the New Zealand Christmas tree, and the one that actually fits an Australian backyard. Instead of the 15m coastal giant, it settles at about 4m tall and 3m wide, with dense dark green leaves, felted grey undersides and crimson bottlebrush flowers over summer. It is slow and steady rather than rampant, and salt, wind and drought barely register once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt spray and onshore wind are its natural conditions, so exposed front boundaries suit it where softer plants burn off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer flowers worth waiting for.\u003c\/strong\u003e Brush shaped red flowers cover the canopy through the warmest months, and honeyeaters work them all day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough to plant near the house.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 4m by 3m it sits comfortably in a courtyard or a narrow side garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHedge it or grow it as a tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes clipping well, so the same plant can be a 2m screen or a single specimen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and front boundaries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it in the first line of defence against salt wind, sheltering softer plants behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row. Being slow, the screen takes three to four seasons to close, then stays put.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leathery leaves, reflected heat tolerance and no invasive habit make it safe near paving and pool edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant develops a broad rounded head, deliberate in a lawn or a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Thomas's Pohutukawa in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering; part shade thins the canopy and the flowers. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and mediterranean gardens, most of coastal Australia. It handles light frost only, so hard frosting inland districts are a stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is the one real requirement. Sandy coastal soil is ideal. On clay, plant on a raised mound with compost worked through: stagnant wet roots are the commonest cause of failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once or twice a week through the first two summers, then only in long dry spells. Feed lightly in early spring with a controlled release fertiliser; overfeeding gives soft growth and fewer flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune straight after flowering in late summer, when next season's buds are set. Tip prune young for a hedge, or lift the lower branches gradually for a small tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in tube, 300mm and 45L sizes. Tube stock is young and single stemmed, the value option for a long boundary of a dozen plants or more. The 300mm is the everyday choice, already branched and ready to shape. The 45L arrives established, for immediate presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first year goes into roots. Flowering usually begins from the third summer on smaller sizes and sooner on advanced stock. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eBrowse small trees for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eAdd scent to a coastal garden bed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003eHow to prepare a new garden bed\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 pohutukawa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize and pace. The species reaches 15m and needs a park. 'Thomasii' holds around 4m by 3m, so it works as a garden tree or a clipped hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart do I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne and a half metres apart in a single row. Closer planting will not close the gap faster on a slow grower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower away from the coast?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, given full sun and free draining soil. Coastal conditions are what it tolerates, not what it requires. Hard frosts are the limitation, not distance from the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it have invasive roots?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot at this size. The full sized species can lift paving over decades, but a 4m compact form near a path or pool is fine. Keep it a couple of metres clear of drains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643713847615,"sku":"MET-THO-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100308750655,"sku":"MET-THO-140MM-P10","price":429.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140115648831,"sku":"MET-THO-300MM","price":150.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44780267864383,"sku":"MET-THO-45L","price":250.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100308717887,"sku":"MET-THO-500MM","price":937.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Thomass-Pohutukawa-Metrosideros-thomasii.png?v=1766222282"},{"product_id":"emerald-fig-ficus-emerald","title":"Emerald Fig - Ficus 'Emerald'","description":"\u003cp\u003eEmerald Fig (\u003cem\u003eFicus microcarpa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Emerald') is the fig to plant when you want a formal green wall that stays sharp with two trims a year. It reaches about 3m tall and 2m wide as a clipped hedge, holding small glossy leaves densely enough to read as a solid surface from a few metres away. It also shapes well into balls, cones and standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt clips to a crisp edge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small leaves and tight internodes mean a trimmed face looks even rather than ragged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to close a gap.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted 60cm apart it forms a continuous hedge within about two seasons in a warm garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense evergreen cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage carries right to the base, so there is no bare zone at fence height once it is established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and humid climates suit it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, humidity tolerant and drought tolerant once the roots are down.\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 60cm apart in a single row for a dense clipped hedge. For a taller, looser screen, stretch the spacing to 1m and trim less often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and shaping.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes hard shaping well and holds a clean outline between trims, the standard choice for clipped balls and standards at an entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A container of 500mm or wider restricts the roots and holds it at 1.5m to 2m, the safest way to use a fig in a small paved space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Emerald Fig in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with the densest growth in sun. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold inland and southern districts need a sheltered position or a different hedge plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost any drained soil. Improve heavy clay with compost and plant slightly high. Mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in dry spells. A clipped hedge works hard, so feed a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and mid summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim twice a year for a formal face, or three times for very tight topiary, cutting into leafy growth rather than bare wood. Be careful where you plant it: like all figs the roots are vigorous and searching, so keep it at least 3m from pipes, pools, paving and house footings. The sap is milky and can irritate skin, so wear gloves when trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmerald Fig is grown in 200mm pots in packs of six, 250mm packs of three, single 300mm pots and advanced 25L and 100L stock. The 200mm and 250mm packs are the practical choice for a hedge run, since figs establish quickly and catch up within a season or two. The 25L and 100L plants give immediate height where privacy is needed now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf drop after transit is normal as the fig adjusts to new light, and it regrows within a month. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eplanting and keeping a sharp hedge\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ficus\"\u003eficus range\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003ehedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse plants suited to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topiary-and-shaping-plants\"\u003etopiary and shaping\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart in one row for a dense clipped hedge. Closer spacing costs more without closing faster and makes watering and feeding along the row harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the roots a risk near a pool or pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, figs have strong searching roots. Allow at least 3m of clearance from pool shells, plumbing, paving and footings, or grow it in a large pot where roots are contained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often does it need trimming?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwice a year holds a clean hedge face, and three times suits detailed topiary. Trim after each growth flush and always cut back into leafy wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100308881727,"sku":"FIC-SPP-EME-140MM-P10","price":197.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140115714367,"sku":"FIC-SPP-EME-200MM-P6","price":383.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140115681599,"sku":"FIC-SPP-EME-300MM","price":293.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100308848959,"sku":"FIC-SPP-EME-400MM","price":495.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":44780269142335,"sku":"FIC-SPP-EME-100L","price":941.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Emerald-Fig-Ficus-Emerald.heic?v=1741858121"},{"product_id":"intermediate-indian-hawthorn-rhaphiolepis-intermedia","title":"Intermediate Indian Hawthorn - Rhaphiolepis intermedia","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntermediate Indian Hawthorn (\u003cem\u003eRhaphiolepis\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003eintermedia\u003c\/em\u003e) is the hedge for people who want something to look at as well as something to hide behind. It grows to about 2.5m tall and 2m wide, dense and evergreen, and covers itself in white and pink flowers before setting dark berries the birds work through. 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\u003eA hedge that flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e White and pink blossom covers the whole shrub in spring, then berries follow, which is more than a green wall usually gives you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wind tolerant, so it holds up on a beachside boundary where most flowering hedges burn off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little work.\u003c\/strong\u003e One trim after flowering keeps it in shape. No staking, no spraying, no regular feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide climate range.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant and drought tolerant once established, from subtropical Queensland to cool southern gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row for a dense hedge held anywhere between 1.2m and 2.5m. Closer spacing does not close the gaps faster and makes the base harder to water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a large bed or a median, set plants 1m apart and let them run together into an unclipped mound of foliage and flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits an exposed front garden or a low divider between spaces, and the naturally rounded habit means an untrimmed plant still looks deliberate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Intermediate Indian Hawthorn 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; part shade works but the hedge stays looser. It is at home in subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens and is frost hardy once established. Constant wet tropical humidity is its weak point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonably drained soil, including poor and sandy ground. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound with compost through the backfill. Mulch 75mm deep and keep it clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. A controlled release fertiliser once in early spring is enough, and water at ground level rather than over the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim straight after flowering finishes, so you are not cutting off next season's buds. A light shear once a year holds the shape, and it reshoots from older wood if a neglected hedge needs bringing back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in 140mm pots in packs of ten and 200mm pots in packs of six. The 140mm plants are the value option for a long boundary and cost you a season in closing time. The 200mm plants are further along and give a visible hedge line sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright, and a few marked leaves after transit are normal. Expect a quiet month after planting, then steady growth through the first warm season. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indian-hawthorn-rhaphiolepis-care-guide\"\u003eThe Indian hawthorn care guide\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\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-2m-to-4m\"\u003eScreening plants 2m to 4m\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. At that spacing the plants meet within two to three seasons and stay furnished right to the ground, which is what makes a hedge read as solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it at 1.5m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A single annual trim after flowering will hold it anywhere from about 1.2m to its natural 2.5m. Trimming later in the year costs you the following spring's flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it get any problems?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn humid summers it can pick up leaf spotting, which shows as dark blotches and some leaf drop. Watering at the base rather than over the leaves, and keeping it in full sun with air movement, prevents most of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44836750688575,"sku":"RHA-INT-140MM-P10","price":199.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44792915460415,"sku":"RHA-INT-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100314222911,"sku":"RHA-INT-45L","price":445.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100314255679,"sku":"RHA-INT-75L","price":495.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Intermediate-Indian-Hawthorn-Rhaphiolepis-intermedia.jpg?v=1741858193"},{"product_id":"multiflorous-phyllanthus-phyllanthus-multiflorus","title":"Multiflorous Phyllanthus - Phyllanthus multiflorus","description":"\u003cp\u003eMultiflorous Phyllanthus (\u003cem\u003ePhyllanthus multiflorus\u003c\/em\u003e) is an evergreen screening shrub with a genuinely weeping habit, growing to around 4m tall and 3m wide. Fine leaves sit in flat sprays along arching branches, so a planted row reads as a soft green curtain rather than a clipped wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA screen with movement.\u003c\/strong\u003e The weeping branches shift in a breeze, softening a boundary fence in a way upright hedging plants never manage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight where you need it.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 4m it clears a fence line and covers an upstairs window without becoming a tree to manage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable in humidity and wind.\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeast Asian by origin, so wet summers suit it, and the flexible stems bend rather than snap on an exposed corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No spraying schedule and no deadheading. The flowers are insignificant, so the appeal is entirely foliage and shape.\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. That spacing lets each plant keep its arching shape while the canopies overlap, which is what creates the curtain effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes a trim and holds at 2m to 3m, though clipping hard trades the weeping habit for a formal face. Two light trims a year is the better balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen beside a path or courtyard wall shows the habit best, given room to arch on every side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Multiflorous Phyllanthus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade, denser in sun and looser in dappled light. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so hard frosting inland and southern gardens should choose a hardier screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil with compost worked through the bed. It is not fussy about type but dislikes sitting wet in winter, so raise the bed on heavy clay. 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. A controlled release fertiliser in early spring and late summer keeps growth dense and leaf colour even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build low branching. Trim after the spring flush, and cut any upright shoot that breaks the weeping line back to a side branch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold as young stock in two sizes: 140mm pots in packs of ten, and 200mm pots in packs of six. Both arrive as single stemmed plants at knee height or under, which is the sensible way to buy a long screen, since young plants establish quickly and cost far less per metre of boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a quiet month after planting, then steady growth through the first warm season and two to three seasons before the row closes. 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-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to plant a hedge and keep it sharp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-2m-to-4m\"\u003eScreening plants that finish between 2m and 4m\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare the full hedging and screening range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/alternative-hedging-plants\"\u003eAlternative hedging plants worth considering\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 in a single row. Closer planting crowds the arching branches and costs you the weeping habit without closing the gap any sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. It shrugs off the occasional cold morning once established, but repeated hard frosts burn the foliage and check growth badly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it below 4m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Two trims a year hold it at 2m to 3m. Prune back to a side branch rather than shearing the face flat, so the plant keeps its layered look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly insignificantly. The small flowers sit tight against the stems and are easy to miss. Buy this plant for the foliage and habit, not for colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789557039423,"sku":"PHY-MUL-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140117942591,"sku":"PHY-MUL-140MM-P10","price":185.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44792957763903,"sku":"PHY-MUL-200MM-P6","price":204.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Multiflorous-Phyllanthus-Phyllanthus-multiflorus.jpg?v=1741858213"},{"product_id":"lemon-frost-leptospermum-leptospermum-lemon-frost","title":"Lemon Frost Leptospermum - Leptospermum 'Lemon Frost'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLemon Frost Leptospermum (\u003cem\u003eLeptospermum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lemon Frost') is a fast growing native screen that reaches about 2.5m tall and 2m wide, covered in white flowers through spring. The fine foliage smells of crushed lemon when you brush past it. Planted a metre apart it closes into a soft informal screen within two seasons, and it holds up on poor soil, salt wind and frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt screens quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the faster natives to a useful height, so a bare fence line stops looking bare inside two summers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLemon scented foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crush a leaf or run a hedge trimmer through it and the whole garden smells of citrus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt feeds bees and birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e A heavy spring cover of white flowers brings in native bees, butterflies and small honeyeaters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough where softer screens give up.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt tolerant and content on poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSofter than a clipped hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine arching growth reads as a natural screen rather than a green wall, which suits a bush garden.\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. At that spacing the canopies knit together while each plant still fills out from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 1m spacing holds a trimmed hedge at 1.5m to 2m. Trim lightly and often rather than hard and rarely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance makes it a genuine front line coastal plant. For a mass planting on a slope or a boundary, keep to 1m spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lemon Frost Leptospermum in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the densest growth and heaviest flowering. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and it is frost hardy once established. Constant wet season humidity in the tropics is its weak point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil of almost any fertility. It will not accept wet feet, so raise the planting line on clay and keep mulch 75mm deep and 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. It needs very little feeding: a low phosphorus native blend after flowering is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim straight after flowering, never into bare wood. Leptospermums reshoot poorly from old stems, so a plant cut back hard may stay bare. Light annual trimming from year one keeps it dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes: tube stock, 140mm plants in a pack of ten, and 200mm plants in a pack of six. Tubes are the value choice for a long boundary and catch up quickly because this species establishes fast. The 200mm plants arrive branched and give a visible screen sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a quiet three weeks after planting, then strong growth through the first warm season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/leptospermum-care-guide\"\u003eHow to grow and prune leptospermum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-2m-to-4m\"\u003eCompare screening plants for 2m to 4m\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eBrowse salt tolerant plants for coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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 planting does not close the gap faster and makes the base of each plant thin as they shade one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the quicker natives, typically reaching most of its 2.5m height in three to four seasons in a warm garden with water through the first summer. Growth is slower in cool temperate districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cut it back hard if it gets leggy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Leptospermums do not reliably shoot from bare old wood, so hard pruning can leave permanent gaps. Trim lightly every year after flowering instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is frost hardy once established, which sets it apart from many warm climate screens. 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It makes a rounded evergreen tree of about 4m tall and 3m wide, fast enough to be doing real work in the garden within three years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn colour you can plan around.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowering peaks through March and April, and on an established tree the purple covers the canopy rather than dotting it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast without being coarse.\u003c\/strong\u003e It gains height quickly while holding a neat rounded head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA screen that flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted 2m apart it forms a soft evergreen barrier that pays you back once a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal ready.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant and comfortable in humidity, which suits exposed beachside and subtropical gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScaled for small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 4m it fits a courtyard where a larger flowering tree would not.\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 tree in lawn or against a light coloured wall, because the purple reads best with space around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering screen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart in a single row. The canopies meet without crowding, and light still reaches the sides so the screen flowers along its length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Groups of three or five at 2m spacing give a block of colour a single tree cannot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Alstonville Tibouchina in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering; part shade gives fewer flowers and looser growth. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, which covers Brisbane, northern New South Wales, coastal Sydney and Perth. It is frost tender, so colder southern and inland gardens want a warm sheltered wall or a pot that can be moved. Shelter it from strong wind, which strips the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic, free draining and enriched with compost. It resents lime and waterlogged clay, so on heavy soil plant on a raised mound and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in dry spells. Feed in early spring and again after flowering, avoiding heavy nitrogen late in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune as soon as flowering finishes, cutting back by up to a third. It flowers on new wood, so a late prune removes next season's display. Annual trimming keeps the canopy dense rather than twiggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes. Tubestock is the economical start for a screen or mass planting, and it catches up quickly because this plant grows fast. The 200mm pack of six suits several trees at once, and the 45L is an advanced plant with a formed head and height already made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a month of settling, then a first worthwhile flowering in the second or third autumn. 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-secrets-to-growing-australia-s-purple-gem-alstonville-tibouchina\"\u003eAlstonville tibouchina care and getting the autumn purple\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eBrowse more flowering trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare privacy and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-prepare-the-soil-for-planting-tips-tricks\"\u003ePreparing soil before you plant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is mine not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo much shade, or pruning at the wrong time. It flowers on wood produced after the previous display, so a cut in late winter or spring takes the buds with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow hard can I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to a third of the canopy immediately after flowering, every year if you want it dense. Neglected plants can be cut harder and will reshoot, though they skip a season of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn frost free coastal suburbs, yes, given a warm north facing spot with wind protection. Where frosts are regular it is safer in a pot that can be moved to shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44836585668927,"sku":"TIB-LEP-ALS-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100317434175,"sku":"TIB-LEP-ALS-140MM-P10","price":167.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140119023935,"sku":"TIB-LEP-ALS-200MM-P6","price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100317401407,"sku":"TIB-LEP-ALS-300MM","price":172.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":48042159571263,"sku":"TIB-LEP-ALS-45L","price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100317466943,"sku":"TIB-LEP-ALS-75L","price":610.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100317499711,"sku":"TIB-LEP-ALS-100L","price":610.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Alstonville-Tibouchina-Tibouchina-lepidota-Alstonville_48b8b971.png?v=1766222415"},{"product_id":"cascade-lilly-pilly-syzygium-australe-cascade","title":"Cascade Lilly Pilly - Syzygium australe 'Cascade'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCascade Lilly Pilly (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium australe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Cascade') is the one lilly pilly people buy for the flowers rather than in spite of them. It carries fluffy pink powder puff blooms through spring and summer on soft, slightly weeping new growth, and settles at about 4m tall by 2m wide. That size is far more useful on a suburban block than the 5m and 6m hedging varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine pink flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most lilly pillies flower white and briefly. Cascade gives pink powder puff blooms across spring and summer, followed by edible berries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA softer, weeping shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e New growth arches rather than standing stiff, so it works as a feature plant, not only as a clipped block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight sized for suburban gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 4m by 2m untrimmed, or an easy 2m to 3m screen with two trims a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles exposed positions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, wind tolerant and comfortable in humidity, which covers most coastal gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, bird friendly and safe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers bring in nectar feeders and the berries bring in the rest. 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 1m apart in a single row for a dense screen. At 4m of potential height it clears a standard fence without shading the whole yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging with flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim after each flowering flush rather than during it and you keep both a tidy hedge and the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the better lilly pillies for a courtyard pot, using a container at least 500mm across. Left unclipped in the ground it becomes a soft, arching small tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cascade Lilly Pilly in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun produces the heaviest flowering and the densest growth, while part shade is tolerated with fewer blooms. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes light frost once established. In cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens, use a warm wall, a pot you can move, or a frost hardy screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable soil with drainage. On clay, plant on a raised mound and improve the bed with compost first. Mulch 75mm deep, 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 reduce. Potted plants need water more often and will not forgive drying out. Feed with a controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density low down. For a screen, trim lightly twice a year as soon as flowering finishes. It reshoots from old wood, so an overgrown plant can be cut back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCascade is grown here in eight sizes. Tube stock and 140mm packs of ten are the value option for a long run and establish very quickly, though they sit a season behind on height. The 200mm packs of six, 300mm and 400mm pots are the usual middle ground. The 25L, 45L and 100L plants arrive already branched, for when you want the screen working this year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a settling fortnight, 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\/growing-cascade-lilly-pilly-a-complete-guide\"\u003eThe complete Cascade lilly pilly growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-care-guide-keep-your-plants-thriving\"\u003eLilly pilly care: planting, feeding and pruning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lilly-pillys\"\u003eCompare every lilly pilly variety\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eBrowse hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. That spacing lets each plant develop properly and still closes into a solid screen within two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 4m tall and 2m wide left to grow. 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\n\u003ch3\u003eWill pruning stop it flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can. Pruning in late winter or early spring removes the developing buds, so trim straight after a flush finishes instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44836685185343,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-CAS-tube","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140119417151,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-CAS-140MM-P10","price":276.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140119318847,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-CAS-200MM-P6","price":260.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140119351615,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-CAS-300MM","price":173.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140119384383,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-CAS-400MM","price":417.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51648125829439,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-CAS-100L","price":728.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100317925695,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-CAS-150L","price":987.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Cascade-Lilly-Pilly-Syzygium-australe-Cascade.png?v=1766222429"},{"product_id":"reeves-pink-bottlebrush-callistemon-reeves-pink","title":"Reeves Pink Bottlebrush - Callistemon 'Reeves Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003eReeves Pink Bottlebrush (\u003cem\u003eCallistemon viminalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Reeves Pink') is the weeping bottlebrush for gardeners who want the bird traffic without the usual crimson. It grows to about 3.5m tall and 3m wide, arching into a soft weeping shape, and carries dusky pink brushes through spring and again in autumn. It is fast, forgiving and one of the few natives happy in both wet ground and drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink rather than red.\u003c\/strong\u003e The brushes are a soft rose pink that sits comfortably with white and silver foliage where a scarlet bottlebrush would fight everything around it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds arrive within a season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyeaters and lorikeets work the flowers, and bees and butterflies follow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely fast.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 200mm plant makes a useful 2m screen in two to three seasons with water and a light feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopes with the extremes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt tolerant and happy in damp soil, which is an unusual combination.\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 1.5m apart for a dense screen. At that spacing the weeping branches interlock and the row closes without the base going bare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wind do not trouble it, so it suits an exposed boundary where more delicate shrubs burn off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Left unpruned it develops a small weeping tree shape, useful as a focal point in a native bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Reeves Pink Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens and is frost hardy once established, though a young plant in a hard frosting inland district is worth protecting through its first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy. It grows in clay, sand and everything between, and it tolerates ground that waterlogs after rain. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then it needs very little. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring; standard garden fertilisers can damage the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim straight after each flush, cutting back into the spent brushes. That keeps it dense and encourages a second showing in autumn. It reshoots from old wood, so a neglected plant can be cut hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes as 140mm plants in packs of ten or 200mm plants in packs of six, both sized for planting a run rather than a single specimen. These are young single stemmed plants, usually knee height or under, and they are the best value way to build a screen because small bottlebrush roots down quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a quiet fortnight after planting, then new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather, and first flowers in the second spring. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-callistemon-the-bottlebrush-beauty\"\u003eour guide to growing callistemons\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/callistemons\"\u003efull callistemon range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003ebird attracting plants\u003c\/a\u003e for a wildlife garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse 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\u003eOne and a half metres apart in a single row. Closer than that and the plants shade each other out at the base, the usual cause of a gappy bottlebrush hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it lower than 3.5m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Two trims a year, taken straight after flowering, hold it at 2m. Because it shoots from old wood it stays furnished at the bottom rather than lifting into bare stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has mine stopped flowering well?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually too much shade, or pruning at the wrong time. Cut back within a few weeks of the brushes finishing; trimming in late winter removes the buds for the coming spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for a wet part of the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is one of the better natives for ground that stays soggy after rain, and it handles drought once established, so a spot that swings between the two suits it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140120006975,"sku":"CAL-SPP-REEPIN-140MM-P10","price":252.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44836747477311,"sku":"CAL-SPP-REEPIN-200MM-P6","price":235.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Reeves-Pink-Bottlebrush-Callistemon-Reeves-Pink.jpg?v=1741858265"},{"product_id":"jennifer-susan-camellia-camellia-sasanqua-jennifer-susan","title":"Jennifer Susan Camellia - Camellia sasanqua 'Jennifer Susan'","description":"\u003cp\u003eJennifer Susan Camellia (\u003cem\u003eCamellia sasanqua\u003c\/em\u003e 'Jennifer Susan') earns its place twice over: soft pink flowers when little else is blooming, on a dense evergreen shrub that hedges beautifully. It grows to about 2.5m tall and 2m wide, takes more sun than most camellias, and planted 1m apart it closes into a flowering privacy screen. It is also safe around cats and dogs, which few flowering hedges can claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers in the quiet months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sasanqua camellias bloom from autumn into winter, so this hedge performs exactly when the rest of the garden has finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense enough to hedge properly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy evergreen foliage from the ground up makes a genuine screen, not just a flowering shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes sun and coastal wind.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the shade loving japonica camellias, sasanquas handle open positions, wind and salt spray, a toughness rare in this family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can line the fence of the dog's yard without a second thought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds the winter garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and butterflies work the flowers on mild days when little else is on offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row for a dense hedge between 1.5m and 2.5m. It responds so well to trimming that formal shapes are easy to hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Left natural it makes a graceful arching shrub, or it can be espaliered flat against a wall where space is tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 500mm pot suits it for years, bringing autumn flowers to balconies and courtyards, and the compact roots are safe near paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Jennifer Susan Camellia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade in cool temperate, warm temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean climates. It is frost hardy, comfortable in humidity and tolerant of coastal exposure, which covers most Australian gardens south of the tropics. In hot inland districts, afternoon shade keeps the flowers at their best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic, free draining soil enriched with compost. Camellias resent lime and waterlogging in equal measure, so on alkaline or heavy ground use a raised bed or a pot with camellia mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week for the first summer, then weekly in dry spells. Feed with camellia and azalea fertiliser after flowering, and mulch to keep the shallow roots cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim immediately after flowering, before spring growth begins, and the plant sets next year's buds on the new growth. Sheared regularly it thickens into a wall of foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Jennifer Susan from inexpensive tube stock through 300mm and 400mm pots to advanced 45L, 100L and occasionally 500L specimens, with the 200mm and 250mm sizes sold in multi plant packs priced for hedging runs. Tubes take three to four seasons to become a hedge; the 400mm and larger sizes arrive dense and often already budded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamellias travel well, though a few dropped buds in transit is normal. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-everything-about-camellia-bushes\"\u003eEverything to know about camellia bushes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camellias\"\u003eBrowse the full camellia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eMore plants safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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. That spacing gives a solid flowering hedge within a few seasons while leaving each plant room to develop a strong base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom autumn into early winter, with the heaviest display in mid autumn. The show runs for weeks because buds open in succession rather than all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it grow in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Sasanquas are the sun tolerant side of the camellia family, and this variety flowers best with at least half a day of sun. Only in hot inland areas is afternoon protection worth providing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Camellias are not toxic to cats or dogs, so spent flowers dropped on the lawn are a clean up job rather than a worry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51640340545855,"sku":"CAM-SAS-JENSUS-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100319531327,"sku":"CAM-SAS-JENSUS-140MM-P10","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140120432959,"sku":"CAM-SAS-JENSUS-200MM-P6","price":260.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140120400191,"sku":"CAM-SAS-JENSUS-300MM","price":163.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140120498495,"sku":"CAM-SAS-JENSUS-400MM","price":478.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100319465791,"sku":"CAM-SAS-JENSUS-500MM","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51648085000511,"sku":"CAM-SAS-JENSUS-100L","price":1043.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100319596863,"sku":"CAM-SAS-JENSUS-150L","price":1500.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L (Backorder)","offer_id":45543374553407,"sku":"CAM-SAS-JENSUS-500L","price":2414.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Jennifer-Susan-Camellia-Camellia-sasanqua-Jennifer-Susan.png?v=1766222490"},{"product_id":"setsugekka-camellia-camellia-sasanqua-setsugekka","title":"Setsugekka Camellia - Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSetsugekka Camellia (\u003cem\u003eCamellia sasanqua\u003c\/em\u003e 'Setsugekka') is the white sasanqua the others are measured against: large single blooms of pure white ruffled petals around a boss of gold stamens, poured over glossy foliage through autumn and into winter. It grows upright to about 3m by 2m, takes far more sun than the fussy japonica camellias, hedges and espaliers beautifully, and is pet friendly. For an elegant flowering screen in the cold months, it has few rivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite flowers when little else blooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e The autumn and winter display lights up the garden's quietest season, and bees work the golden centres on every mild day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun tolerant for a camellia.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sasanquas take open positions that scorch japonicas, which makes Setsugekka a genuine screening plant, not just a shade shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreen, hedge or living wallpaper.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense to the ground when clipped at 1m spacings, and the single best camellia for espalier along a fence or wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Camellias are safe around cats and dogs, rare among flowering screens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolished all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, deep green lacquered leaves keep it handsome for the ten months it is not flowering.\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 for a dense 2m to 3m flowering screen; it clips as cleanly as any formal hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEspalier.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trained flat on wires it turns a bare fence into a flowering wall barely 30cm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen or a matched potted pair brings the winter show to entries and courtyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Setsugekka in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade; more sun means more flowers. It thrives in subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens and is frost hardy once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic, organic and well drained. Compost at planting, 75mm of mulch kept off the trunk, and no digging over the shallow roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Even moisture through summer while buds form, then established plants handle dry spells. Feed with a camellia and azalea fertiliser after flowering finishes in late winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once a year, straight after flowering. Hedges can take a second light facing in midsummer; espaliers just need wayward shoots tied or tipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetsugekka ships in every serious size: tubes (grown to order, shown as backorder), 140mm packs of 10 and 200mm packs of 6 for hedge runs, 250mm packs of 3, single 300mm and 400mm plants, advanced 45L stock, and occasional 500L specimen plants that arrive as a finished screen (grown to order; we confirm timing and freight first). Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Autumn deliveries often arrive in bud or flower. 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\/camellias\"\u003eBrowse the full camellia 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=\"\/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 does Setsugekka compare to Pure Silk?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetsugekka carries larger, pure white single flowers with a looser, romantic look; Pure Silk's blooms are blushed pink at the edges. Both hedge at 1m spacings; choose by the flower you want to look at all winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it really grow in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with mulch and establishment watering. Sasanquas are the sun camellias; it is japonicas that demand shade. In the subtropics a little afternoon relief keeps the flowers pristine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does the flowering season last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix to ten weeks through autumn into early winter, opening in waves, with fallen petals carpeting the ground beneath, one of its prettiest habits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for espalier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the classic choice. The flexible young growth trains flat easily, flowers along the whole framework, and a wired fence panel becomes a flowering wall in three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51640344903999,"sku":"CAM-SAS-SET-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140120629567,"sku":"CAM-SAS-SET-140MM-P10","price":239.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140120564031,"sku":"CAM-SAS-SET-200MM-P6","price":293.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140120531263,"sku":"CAM-SAS-SET-300MM","price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140120662335,"sku":"CAM-SAS-SET-400MM","price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100319662399,"sku":"CAM-SAS-SET-100L","price":1237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100319695167,"sku":"CAM-SAS-SET-150L","price":1237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L (Backorder)","offer_id":51649247871295,"sku":"CAM-SAS-SET-500L","price":4024.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Setsugekka-Camellia-Camellia-sasanqua-Setsugekka.jpg?v=1741858285"},{"product_id":"shell-pink-camellia-camellia-sasanqua-shell-pink","title":"Shell Pink Camellia - Camellia sasanqua 'Shell Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003eShell Pink Camellia (\u003cem\u003eCamellia sasanqua\u003c\/em\u003e 'Shell Pink') is the soft pink autumn flowering sasanqua, and one of the easiest camellias to shape into a hedge. It grows to about 2.5m tall and 2m wide, a manageable size for a narrow bed or a boundary that cannot take a heavy screen. Evergreen, frost hardy and 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\u003eSoft pink flowers in autumn.\u003c\/strong\u003e Single to semi double blooms in a delicate shell pink open from autumn into early winter, and the petals drop cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow enough for a tight space.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 2.5m by 2m it screens a fence line without pushing into the garden the way larger camellias do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes clipping well.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small leaves and dense branching make it a genuine hedging and topiary plant that holds its shape between trims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy in cold and wind.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy and wind tolerant, suiting gardens from the subtropics to cool temperate districts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, and the open flowers give bees late season nectar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row for a formal hedge anywhere from 1.2m to 2.5m. Sasanquas branch low, so the hedge stays furnished at the base rather than lifting into bare stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening a narrow bed.\u003c\/strong\u003e With a mature width of only about 2m, it suits a side boundary or the strip between a fence and a path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, topiary and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider holds it at around 1.5m for years, and the fine growth takes a clipped ball or an espaliered panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Shell Pink Camellia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun with afternoon shade suits it best, though an established sasanqua handles full sun, which is this group's advantage over the japonicas. It grows well in subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, and it is both frost hardy and wind tolerant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic, well drained and enriched with compost. Camellias will not tolerate wet feet, so on heavy clay raise the bed. Mulch 75mm deep and keep it clear of the trunk, since the roots run shallow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice weekly through the first two summers, then weekly in warm weather. Keep the soil evenly moist through late summer while buds are forming. Feed with a camellia and azalea fertiliser in early spring and after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim straight after flowering finishes, in late winter, before next season's buds set. Two light trims a year hold a hedge dense, and it reshoots from old wood if cut back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes. The 140mm packs of ten are young plants and the value option for a long hedge run, taking two to three seasons to close. The 200mm packs of six and 250mm packs of three are the usual choice for a hedge, arriving branched and around knee height. A single 300mm pot suits a feature plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little bud or leaf drop after transit is normal. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet month while roots establish, then a continuous hedge within two to three seasons, under our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-everything-about-camellia-bushes\"\u003egrowing and caring for camellias\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camellias\"\u003efull camellia collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003ebest hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003epet safe 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. That spacing gives a solid hedge without the plants competing at the roots, and the dense low branching means no thin patch along the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from a japonica camellia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSasanquas flower in autumn with smaller blooms, tolerate more sun, and clip far better for hedging. Japonicas flower in winter with larger blooms and prefer shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, once established. Give young plants afternoon shade for their first two summers, particularly in hot inland gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":47961833603391,"sku":"CAM-SAS-SHEPIN-140MM-P10","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44836925440319,"sku":"CAM-SAS-SHEPIN-200MM-P6","price":222.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140120695103,"sku":"CAM-SAS-SHEPIN-300MM","price":99.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Shell-Pink-Camellia-Camellia-sasanqua-Shell-Pink.jpg?v=1741858287"},{"product_id":"helena-olive-tree-olea-europaea-helena","title":"Helena Olive Tree - Olea europaea 'Helena'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Helena olive tree (\u003cem\u003eOlea europaea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Helena') is a table olive for gardeners who want a real crop without giving up half the yard. It settles at about 4m tall and 3m wide, so it fits a suburban block, a courtyard corner or a large pot against a warm wall. Silver grey foliage holds all year, cream flowers come in spring, and fruit follows within a few seasons of planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA usable crop from a small tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Helena is grown for eating, and the compact frame keeps the fruit within reach of the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, salt tolerant and content in poor soil. More than most fruiting trees will do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver foliage year round.\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen, so it holds structure through winter when the deciduous fruit trees are bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 500mm container or larger suits it, which makes it workable on a balcony or in a rented garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can go beside a run or a play area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and courtyard planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree carries a Mediterranean scheme on its own. Underplant with lavender, rosemary or santolina and let gravel do the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart for a soft silver screen that filters a view. It will not give a solid green wall, so choose something denser if the boundary needs one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt laden wind does not trouble it, so it earns a place on exposed blocks where softer fruit trees fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Helena olive in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun all day, because olives fruit on wood ripened in strong light. This suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi arid gardens, which covers most of southern Australia and the inland. In the humid tropics and subtropics it will live, but fruit set is unreliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters more than fertility. Olives grow happily in thin, rocky, alkaline ground and sulk in wet clay. On clay, plant on a raised mound 200mm to 300mm high and work compost and gypsum through the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then taper off. An established tree gets by on rainfall in most southern gardens, though a monthly soak in a dry summer lifts fruit size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light dressing of complete fertiliser in early spring is plenty. Prune in late winter to an open vase shape, taking out crossing wood and anything growing into the centre, because light is what ripens the crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: tube, 300mm, 45L and 100L. Tubes are the value choice for a row you can wait on, the 300mm pot is the usual pick for a single garden tree, and the 45L and 100L trees arrive with a formed trunk and canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Olives are slow to look settled after transplanting, so expect a quiet six weeks then a flush of 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\/olive-trees\"\u003eCompare every olive variety we grow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kalamata-olive-tree-olea-europaea-kalamata\"\u003eKalamata olive for a larger fruiting tree\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse fruit trees for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003eHow to prepare a new garden bed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it fruits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo to three years from a 300mm plant. Advanced 45L and 100L trees are often close to bearing age and can carry fruit in their first or second season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I eat the olives straight off the tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Raw olives are bitter and need curing in brine or salt over several weeks before they are worth eating. The process is simple enough, just not quick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second olive tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelena sets some fruit on its own, but another olive variety flowering nearby lifts the crop noticeably. Plant two if you have room and want jars rather than a handful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-nnm=\"wa-weed-warning\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Australia: this plant is listed as an environmental weed in WA, where it escapes from gardens into bushland. We do not recommend it for WA gardens. Please choose a local alternative.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643749925183,"sku":"OLE-EUR-HEL-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100319924543,"sku":"OLE-EUR-HEL-200MM-P6","price":348.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140120760639,"sku":"OLE-EUR-HEL-300MM","price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":44836929339711,"sku":"OLE-EUR-HEL-45L","price":286.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":47447773217087,"sku":"OLE-EUR-HEL-100L","price":723.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Helena-Olive-Tree-Olea-europaea-Helena.png?v=1742472613"},{"product_id":"camellia-sasanqua-yuletide-camellia-sasanqua-yuletide","title":"Camellia sasanqua Yuletide - Camellia sasanqua 'Yuletide'","description":"\u003cp\u003eYuletide Camellia (\u003cem\u003eCamellia sasanqua\u003c\/em\u003e 'Yuletide') is the hedge that flowers while the rest of the garden is asleep. It reaches about 3m tall and 2m wide, upright rather than sprawling, and covers itself in single scarlet blooms with gold stamens from late autumn into winter. Clipped at 1m spacing it makes a formal evergreen wall, and the roots are well behaved enough to plant beside paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers in the quiet season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Scarlet blooms with gold centres open in late autumn and hold through winter, when little else is doing anything.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpright, not wide.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 3m by 2m, so it screens a fence line without swallowing the garden bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes the shears.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sasanquas reshoot readily from clipped wood, which is why this one handles hedging and shaped standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe near paths and pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fibrous, non-invasive roots, and camellias are not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, humidity tolerant and salt tolerant enough for a coastal garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row for a dense hedge held anywhere between 1.5m and 3m. Tighter spacing shades out the base rather than closing the gap faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and shaping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small leaves and willing reshooting make it one of the better camellias for a clipped ball or a matched pair at an entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 450mm or wider with an acidic mix holds it near 1.5m to 2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Yuletide Camellia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sasanquas take far more sun than the japonicas. Full sun to part shade both work in subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, though afternoon shade stops the blooms crisping inland. It is frost hardy once established. Wet tropical gardens are the climate to avoid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, free draining and rich in organic matter. Work compost through the bed before planting and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the stem. Yellow leaves with green veins mean the pH has drifted too high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, and never let it dry out while buds are forming or they drop before opening. Feed a camellia and azalea fertiliser in early spring and after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune straight after the last bloom, before new growth sets next season's buds. Two light trims a year hold a hedge tight, and it reshoots from older wood if a neglected plant needs cutting back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown as tube stock, 250mm pots in packs of three, 200mm pots in packs of six, and single 300mm plants. Tube and 200mm plants are young, usually under knee height, and the sensible buy for a long hedge run: a season slower to close, but far cheaper per metre. A 300mm plant already reads as a shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamellias travel well because the foliage is leathery, though a few dropped leaves after transit is normal. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect roughly 20 to 30cm of growth a year. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-everything-about-camellia-bushes\"\u003eEverything you need to know about camellia bushes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camellias\"\u003eBrowse the full camellia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topiary-and-shaping-plants\"\u003ePlants that suit topiary and shaping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-2m-to-4m\"\u003eCompare screening plants from 2m to 4m\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. Any tighter and the plants shade each other out at the base instead of closing faster. Expect two to three seasons to a solid screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Sasanquas flower reliably in subtropical and warm temperate gardens, which is why they suit Australia better than the japonicas. In very hot districts give it afternoon shade so the blooms last longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Camellias are not toxic to cats or dogs, so this is a safe choice for a boundary hedge in a garden where pets patrol the fence line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44836934058303,"sku":"CAM-SAS-YUL-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140120793407,"sku":"CAM-SAS-YUL-200MM-P6","price":293.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140120826175,"sku":"CAM-SAS-YUL-300MM","price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100320121151,"sku":"CAM-SAS-YUL-400MM","price":525.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100320055615,"sku":"CAM-SAS-YUL-100L","price":962.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Camellia-sasanqua-Yuletide-Camellia-sasanqua-Yuletide.png?v=1766222494"},{"product_id":"rosebay-nerium-oleander-red","title":"Rosebay - Nerium oleander Red","description":"\u003cp\u003eRosebay, the red flowered form of \u003cem\u003eNerium oleander\u003c\/em\u003e, keeps going when the rest of the garden has given up. It reaches about 3m tall and 3m wide, carries clusters of deep red blooms through the warm months, and handles drought, salt wind, reflected heat and poor soil. One caution: every part of the plant is highly toxic if eaten, so it is not for a garden where small children or grazing animals have free run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers through the heat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep red clusters open across spring and summer and keep coming as the temperature climbs, on a shrub that asks for very little water. Bees work them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and content in poor soil, so it takes a hot verge or a dry driveway strip that defeats other flowering shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt laden wind does not brown the foliage, so it is one of the few reliable flowering screens for a beachside block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e It shrugs off cold snaps that stop most tropical looking shrubs, so it earns a place inland and in Mediterranean climates.\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 1.5m apart in a single row. The canopies close within two to three seasons and you can still reach the base with secateurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Front line beach blocks defeat most flowering shrubs. This one takes the salt and wind, so it can carry a boundary where softer plants burn off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Rosebay Oleander in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid to semi-arid gardens, and is frost hardy once the roots are down. In cold districts with repeated heavy frost, growth is slower and flowering lighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything that drains: sand, gravel, thin clay and compacted verge soil all work. Waterlogging is the one thing it will not forgive, so mound up on heavy ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first summer, then it lives on rainfall in most seasons. A light dose of slow release fertiliser in early spring is plenty, and overfeeding gives soft growth and fewer flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back by up to a third once flowering finishes. It reshoots readily from old wood, so a neglected plant can be reduced hard and recovers within a season. Wear gloves, wash up afterwards, and bag prunings for green waste rather than burning them, because the smoke is toxic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosebay is sold in a 140mm pack of ten and a 200mm pack of six, both aimed at planting a run. Plants arrive as young, well rooted shrubs, not the 3m mature size, and bulk up in the second and third seasons. Both sizes are on backorder, so check the lead time shown on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock travels upright and is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect two or three quiet weeks after planting, then new growth once the soil warms. 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-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to create a great hedge and keep it looking sharp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eSalt tolerant plants for coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eMore drought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs oleander safe around children and pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Every part of the plant is highly toxic if swallowed, sap and dried leaves included, and smoke from burning prunings is toxic as well. Plant it where small children and grazing animals cannot reach it, and put clippings in green waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much water does it actually need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeekly deep soaks through the first summer, then very little. Established plants in most mainland climates get through summer on rainfall, though flowering is heavier if you water in a long dry spell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower in a cool climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt flowers best where summers are hot and dry. 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The small cream and burgundy flowers hide among the glossy leaves in spring, but their perfume, somewhere between port wine and bubblegum, drifts across a whole garden on warm days. It builds slowly into a dense evergreen shrub about 3m tall and 2.5m wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe famous perfume.\u003c\/strong\u003e A scent people stop and ask about, strongest on warm spring days, from flowers you often cannot even see.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA naturally dense hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy foliage to the ground with a fine, twiggy habit that closes into a solid green wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow growth is the feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays where you put it, and one or two light trims a year hold a crisp shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in humidity and wind.\u003c\/strong\u003e Comfortable through steamy coastal summers where cool climate hedging sulks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShapes beautifully.\u003c\/strong\u003e Takes clipping into formal hedges, domes and standards, and bees still find the flowers you leave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a dense hedge held anywhere between 1.5m and 3m. Because it grows slowly, start with the largest plants your budget allows if privacy is urgent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear doors, windows and paths.\u003c\/strong\u003e Position a feature shrub where the perfume gets caught: beside an entry, under a window that opens, along the walk to the washing line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and topiary.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its slow, dense habit is ideal in large containers, clipped as balls or standards flanking a doorway, and repotting stays an occasional job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing port wine magnolia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with flowering heaviest at half a day of sun or more. It thrives in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It handles light frost only, so in colder districts give it a warm sheltered position or grow it in a pot you can move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, slightly acidic and well drained, with compost through the planting hole and a 50mm to 75mm mulch layer kept off the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Steady moisture through the first two summers, then normal garden watering. Feed in spring after flowering with a complete fertiliser suited to camellias and magnolias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim just after the spring flowering so you never cut away next year's buds. A clipped shape then holds for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow Port Wine Magnolia in nine sizes, from tubes and multi packs (140mm by 10, 180mm and 200mm by 6, 250mm by 3) through single 300mm and 400mm pots up to advanced 25L and 45L stock. Tubes suit patient gardeners and long runs; with a slow plant like this, the 300mm and larger sizes are worth the extra for a hedge, and the 45L plants arrive with real bulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/magnolia-tree-care-australia-guide\"\u003ecomplete guide to magnolia care in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/magnolias\"\u003emagnolia collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a taller screening michelia, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/magnolia-inspiration-syn-michelia\"\u003eMagnolia 'Inspiration'\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \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 hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1m apart in a single row. The plants knit slowly but surely into a continuous wall; planting closer changes nothing except the invoice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow slow is slow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoughly 20cm to 30cm a year in good conditions. That is the trade: less privacy in year one, far less pruning ever after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower and how long does the scent last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough spring, with scattered blooms into early summer in warm gardens. The perfume comes in waves on warm days over several weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, better than most hedge shrubs. Use a 500mm or wider container with premium mix, water consistently and expect it to hold at around 2m with an annual trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. Established plants take an occasional light frost in shelter; repeated hard frosts burn the foliage and can kill young plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643720991039,"sku":"MIC-FIG-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140121186623,"sku":"MIC-FIG-140MM-P10","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140121153855,"sku":"MIC-FIG-200MM-P6","price":289.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140121088319,"sku":"MIC-FIG-300MM","price":153.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140121121087,"sku":"MIC-FIG-400MM","price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100322971967,"sku":"MIC-FIG-500MM","price":1113.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100323037503,"sku":"MIC-FIG-90L","price":1963.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Port-Wine-Magnolia-Michelia-figo.jpg?v=1741858297"},{"product_id":"fiji-fire-metrosideros-metrosideros-vitiensis-fiji-fire","title":"Fiji Fire Metrosideros - Metrosideros vitiensis 'Fiji Fire'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFiji Fire Metrosideros (\u003cem\u003eMetrosideros vitiensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Fiji Fire') is a fast, dense screening shrub for warm coastal blocks, growing to about 4m tall and 2.5m wide if left alone. Glossy dark leaves cover it from the ground up, and through the warmer months it throws clusters of bright red brush flowers that honeyeaters find within days. It clips well, so most gardeners hold it at 2m to 3m as a hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast cover without the mess.\u003c\/strong\u003e It fills out quickly and stays furnished at the base, so a boundary closes in two to three seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed flowers on a working hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most screening plants give you green and nothing else. This one flowers through the warm months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, wind tolerant and comfortable in humidity, which is a hard combination to find in a flowering screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou set the height.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 4m unclipped, or an easy 2m to 3m hedge with two trims a year.\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 for a dense screen. Closer spacing does not close the gap faster and makes watering harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e A staggered double row at 1m spacing filters salt wind instead of trying to block it, which is what an exposed block actually needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown as a single specimen it shapes into a neat rounded shrub, and the larger sizes carry enough height to anchor a bed on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Fiji Fire Metrosideros 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. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens only. It is frost tender, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and frosting southern gardens need a hardier screen or a sheltered warm wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy about type provided it drains. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound and work compost through the bed. Mulch 75mm deep and keep it clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper back. A controlled release fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer keeps the leaf colour strong and the flowering heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density early. Trim after each flowering flush rather than before it, or you will cut off the buds. It reshoots from older wood, so a neglected hedge can be brought back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in three sizes: tube stock, 200mm pots in packs of six, and single 45L plants. Tube stock is young and single stemmed and is the value choice for a long boundary, at the cost of a season. The 200mm packs are the usual middle ground for a home hedge, and a 45L plant arrives already branched with real height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf drop after transit is normal rather than a fault. Plants are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to plant and maintain a sharp hedge\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003ehedging and screening range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-2m-to-4m\"\u003escreening plants that finish between 2m and 4m\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003esalt tolerant plants for coastal blocks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. The canopies meet at that spacing and the screen reads as solid within two to three seasons, with no thin band along the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it at 2m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and most people do. Two trims a year hold it between 2m and 3m, and because it shoots from old wood it stays leafy at the base rather than lifting into bare trunks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is frost tender and a hard frost will damage or kill it. If your garden frosts regularly through winter, choose a frost hardy screen instead of trying to protect this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44837333893439,"sku":"MET-VIT-FIJFIR-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100324577599,"sku":"MET-VIT-FIJFIR-140MM-P10","price":201.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140121350463,"sku":"MET-VIT-FIJFIR-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100324610367,"sku":"MET-VIT-FIJFIR-300MM","price":173.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44837333991743,"sku":"MET-VIT-FIJFIR-45L","price":312.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Fiji-Fire-Metrosideros-Metrosideros-vitiensis-Fiji-Fire.jpg?v=1741858301"},{"product_id":"white-escallonia-escallonia-iveyi","title":"White Escallonia - Escallonia Iveyi","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Escallonia (\u003cem\u003eEscallonia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Iveyi') is the flowering hedge for a coastal block that gets belted by salt wind. It grows to about 3m tall and 2.5m wide, holds glossy dark green leaves through winter, and carries upright panicles of scented white flowers all summer. Clipped or left loose, it stays furnished to the ground, which is the part most flowering hedges get wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant and wind tolerant, so it holds a boundary in exposed seaside gardens where softer hedge plants burn off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScented white flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense summer panicles with a honey scent that carries on a still evening, worked by bees and small birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy evergreen structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark leathery foliage all year, so the screen is as solid in July as in January.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo hedges in one plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim it to a formal wall at 1.5m, or let it run to 3m as an informal flowering screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a dense hedge. At that spacing the plants meet within two seasons, and you can hold the finished hedge anywhere between 1.5m and 3m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Left unclipped it makes a 3m informal screen carrying far more flower than a trimmed hedge, which suits a back boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e A staggered double row at 1m spacing filters salt wind rather than blocking it, protecting softer planting behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing White Escallonia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering, with part shade tolerated at the cost of density. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens and is frost hardy once established. In humid subtropical and tropical gardens it is prone to leaf spot, so it is not the pick for the far north.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil of almost any type, including sand and light clay. It will not accept waterlogging, so mound the row on heavy ground. Mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off, since it is drought tolerant after two seasons. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer keeps growth even along the row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim straight after the summer flush, because flowers form on new wood. Two trims a year hold a formal face, and it reshoots from old wood, so a neglected hedge can be cut back hard in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEscallonia is grown in 140mm pots sold in packs of ten and 200mm pots in packs of six, both sized for planting a run rather than a single specimen. The 140mm plants are usually 20 to 30cm tall and the cheapest way to plant a long boundary, while the 200mm plants are a season ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect roughly 40 to 60cm of growth a year once established, so a hedge from 200mm reads as solid in the third season. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to create a great hedge and keep it sharp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eBrowse fragrant 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. Closer planting does not close the hedge faster and makes the row compete for water, while wider spacing leaves gaps at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a humid subtropical garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will grow, but leaf spot and reduced flowering are common in constant humidity. In Queensland and northern New South Wales a lilly pilly or viburnum is the more reliable hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close to the beach can I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt handles salt laden wind well, so a second row position is comfortable. On an exposed front line, give it temporary wind protection for the first two years while the roots go down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44837381538111,"sku":"ESC-IVE-140MM-P10","price":193.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":50439148863807,"sku":"ESC-IVE-200MM-P6","price":183.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100326609215,"sku":"ESC-IVE-300MM","price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/White-Escallonia-Escallonia-Iveyi.jpg?v=1741858308"},{"product_id":"snake-vine-hibbertia-scandens","title":"Snake Vine - Hibbertia scandens","description":"\u003cp\u003eSnake Vine (\u003cem\u003eHibbertia scandens\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the most useful native plants for covering ground fast. Given a support it twines to about 3m; left flat it sprawls 2m or more as a mat of glossy leaves studded with bright yellow flowers through the warm season. It is a coastal plant by nature, so salt, sand, wind and humidity do not trouble it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCovers ground quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e A fast grower that closes a bare bank or a hot verge in a season or two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers most of the warm months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large yellow blooms open in succession from spring into autumn and bring in bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, wind tolerant and happy in poor sandy soil, which is exactly what a beachside garden needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimber or groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same plant can trail over a wall, run along the ground or twine up a fence, depending on what you give it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a dense cover. At that spacing the stems knit within two seasons and shade out most weed seedlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants along the top and let the growth spill down. The roots hold loose soil on a bank that is awkward to mow or maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a wire fence or trellis it climbs to around 3m and gives a light green screen, though it is a soft cover rather than a solid privacy hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing snake vine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering, and it accepts light shade with looser growth. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and takes light frost only, so cold inland and southern districts need a sheltered warm position or a different groundcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything that drains, including sand and poor soil. Improve heavy clay with compost and plant slightly proud of the surface. A 75mm mulch layer keeps the roots cool while it establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then it copes with dry spells alone. A native fertiliser in early spring is enough, and too much feed produces leaf at the expense of flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is vigorous and will climb into shrubs given the chance, so cut it back hard in late winter and shear stray runners through the year. It reshoots readily from old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in a 140mm pack of ten, which is the right unit for the job, since a bank or verge needs numbers rather than one large plant. Each is a young established plant with a few runners. Ten plants at 1m spacing cover roughly ten square metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a quiet few weeks while the roots take, then rapid runner growth through the first warm 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\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse groundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trailing-plants-for-retaining-wall\"\u003eTrailing plants for retaining walls\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\/climbers\"\u003eCompare the climber range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need per square metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne plant per square metre, which is the 1m spacing that gives a dense cover. Tighter planting closes the gap a little sooner but costs more without a lasting benefit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is vigorous and will climb into neighbouring shrubs if ignored. An annual hard cutback in late winter plus the occasional shear keeps it where you want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it grow in a pot or over a balcony rail?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a large container with free draining mix. Trailing stems look good over an edge, and the plant tolerates the wind and reflected heat that many balconies suffer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44837446091071,"sku":"HIB-SCA-140MM-P10","price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100330770751,"sku":"HIB-SCA-200MM-P6","price":219.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100330672447,"sku":"HIB-SCA-250MM-P3","price":348.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Snake-Vine-Hibbertia-scandens.jpg?v=1741858316"},{"product_id":"hinterland-gold-lilly-pilly-syzygium-australe-hinterland-gold","title":"Hinterland Gold Lilly Pilly - Syzygium australe 'Hinterland Gold'","description":"\u003cp\u003eHinterland Gold Lilly Pilly (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium australe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Hinterland Gold') is the lilly pilly that screens in colour: every flush of new growth breaks bright gold over the deep green canopy, so a clipped hedge glows twice over every warm month. It grows quickly to about 4m tall and 2.5m wide, holds any height from 1.5m up, resists psyllid, and being a pet friendly native with bird feeding berries, it works as hard for the household as it does for the fence line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA two tone hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden new growth over glossy green gives the layered colour people usually buy photinia for, on a native that behaves better.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery trim triggers the show.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clipping prompts a fresh gold flush, so the hedge looks newest right after its haircut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePsyllid resistant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean modern breeding means no pimpled leaves and no spraying, even in humid coastal gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast, dense privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1m spacings it closes into a solid screen in two to three seasons from potted stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pet friendly foliage, white summer flowers for the pollinators, and edible magenta berries the birds finish first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row; a 10m boundary takes 10 or 11 plants and clips to a crisp 2m to 3m wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free grown specimen makes a small dense tree with constant colour movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine foliage and quick reshoot make pillars and cubes easy, each clip refreshing the gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Hinterland Gold in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings the strongest gold flush; part shade greens it slightly. It thrives in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, handles coastal salt and wind, and takes light frost once established; hard frost districts should choose photinia or juniper instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any average garden soil with drainage. Compost at planting, mulch 75mm deep 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 weekly in dry spells. Feed with a native friendly controlled release fertiliser in spring and late summer to keep the flushes rolling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting and trim two or three times through the warm months. It reshoots readily from older wood if a hedge ever needs resetting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHinterland Gold ships in the full hedge range, all in stock: $10.95 tubes and 140mm packs of 10 for long runs, 200mm packs of 6 and 250mm packs of 3, single 300mm and 400mm plants, and advanced 45L, 100L and 200L stock for instant screens. Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a settling fortnight, then the first gold flush. 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\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow gold is the new growth really?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA genuine bright gold over the first weeks of each flush, mellowing to lime then deep green. In full sun a regularly clipped hedge shows colour most of the warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it compare to Resilience and Backyard Bliss?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame clean psyllid resistant breeding, different party trick. Resilience is the tallest and fastest, Backyard Bliss the compact 2m hedge, Hinterland Gold the one with the coloured flush. All three hedge at similar spacings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow quickly will I get privacy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 200mm stock at 1m spacing with water and feed, expect a screen you cannot see through in two to three seasons, and sooner from the advanced sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the berries edible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the magenta lilly pilly berries are edible and make a sharp pink jam, though the birds usually lodge a prior claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44943327002943,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-HINGOL-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140122169663,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-HINGOL-140MM-P10","price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140122104127,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-HINGOL-200MM-P6","price":213.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140122071359,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-HINGOL-300MM","price":135.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140122202431,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-HINGOL-400MM","price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140122038591,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-HINGOL-100L","price":467.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44943330672959,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-HINGOL-200L","price":1237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Hinterland-Gold-Lilly-Pilly-Syzygium-australe-Hinterland-Gold.png?v=1766222517"},{"product_id":"pink-marble-photinia-photinia-pink-marble","title":"Pink Marble Photinia - Photinia 'Pink Marble'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Marble Photinia (\u003cem\u003ePhotinia serratifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pink Marble') is the screening shrub for people who find a plain green hedge dull. Left untrimmed it reaches about 2.5m tall and 2m wide, and each flush of new growth comes through marbled in pink, cream and soft green before settling to a green and cream variegation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew growth that does the work of a flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink and cream marbling on every flush, and pruning triggers a fresh one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe right size for a suburban boundary.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 2.5m by 2m untrimmed, which screens a fence line and a ground floor window without turning into a tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen and dense.\u003c\/strong\u003e It holds foliage through winter and branches freely when clipped, so the screen works all twelve months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite flowers the birds use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of small white flowers in spring bring insects and birds in if you let it grow out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a dense screen. At that spacing the plants knit into a solid wall within two to three seasons while each keeps enough light at the base to stay furnished. For a looser informal row, stretch it to 1.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant clipped to a ball or standard makes a strong entry statement, and the variegation lifts a dark corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider holds it at around 1.5m to 2m indefinitely, though potted plants dry out fast in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Marble Photinia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun through to partial shade, and part shade is often better, because harsh afternoon sun can scorch the pale sections of the leaf. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens and handles frost well. The wet tropics is not a good bet, since constant humidity encourages leaf spotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil with compost worked through the bed. It is not fussy about type but will not accept waterlogging, so raise the planting on heavy clay. 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. Feed a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and mid summer to drive the coloured flushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim two or three times through the warmer months. Each cut brings on a new pink flush, so frequent light trimming beats one hard annual cut. Avoid pruning in wet humid weather, which invites leaf spot into fresh cuts.\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, 300mm pots and advanced 45L plants. Tube stock is young and single stemmed and is the value choice for a long boundary, adding a season to the time it takes to close. The 300mm plants are the usual middle ground, and 45L stock arrives already branched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf drop or dulled colour after transit is normal and passes within a fortnight. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/photinia-care-guide\"\u003ecomplete photinia growing and pruning guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the alternatives in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003ehedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003evariegated foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-2m-to-4m\"\u003e2m to 4m screening range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. Closer planting does not close the gap any faster and makes the bases compete for light, leaving a thin patch along the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from Red Robin photinia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Robin flushes bright red on plain green leaves and grows faster. 'Pink Marble' flushes pink over permanently variegated cream and green foliage, grows more slowly, and stays smaller at around 2.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my plant developed dark spots on the leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaf spot, which photinias are prone to in warm humid weather, especially with overhead watering. Water at the base, thin the plant to improve airflow, and remove affected leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44846484881727,"sku":"PHO-SPP-PINMAR-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100336570687,"sku":"PHO-SPP-PINMAR-200MM-P6","price":230.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140123316543,"sku":"PHO-SPP-PINMAR-300MM","price":115.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":51632713072959,"sku":"PHO-SPP-PINMAR-45L","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Pink-Marble-Photinia-Photinia-Pink-Marble.png?v=1766222539"},{"product_id":"great-balls-of-fire-bottlebrush-callistemon-salignus-great-balls-of-fire","title":"Great Balls of Fire Bottlebrush - Callistemon salignus 'Great Balls of Fire'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreat Balls of Fire Bottlebrush (\u003cem\u003eCallistemon salignus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Great Balls of Fire') is a hedge grown for its foliage first. Every flush of new growth emerges scarlet against the deep green behind it, so it colours up after each trim rather than once a year. Compact at about 2.5m tall and 1.8m wide, it holds a dense screen from the ground up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed growth on demand.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each trim triggers a fresh scarlet flush, so the hedge shows colour all season without relying on flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA hedge that behaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Held between 1.5m and 2m with a couple of trims a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrows almost anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant once established, comfortable in coastal salt air, poor soil and even wet ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA native the wildlife uses.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream brushes feed honeyeaters and bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast and low fuss.\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick to close into a screen, with no spraying required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row; with water and feed the row reads as a solid hedge within about two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Repeated at 1m centres across a bank or wide bed, the synchronised red flushes are the whole show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProblem ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e The soggy strip beside a fence or an exposed coastal boundary: this is the hedge for ground that has beaten politer plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Great Balls of Fire Bottlebrush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the strongest colour and densest habit; light shade is workable but looser. It performs in tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and handles frost once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuinely unfussy. Sand, heavier clay, poor ground and wet patches all suit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first summer, then rainfall does most of the work. A controlled release native fertiliser in spring and again in late summer keeps the flushes strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim little and often through the warm months; every cut is repaid with new red growth. An overgrown hedge can be cut back hard in spring and will reshoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell it in 200mm pots in packs of six and 250mm pots in packs of three, both priced for whole hedge runs, plus single plants in 300mm pots and advanced 45L stock for instant height. Young plants are bushy rather than tall, which is what you want: smaller stock furnishes better at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect new growth within a month 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\/all-about-callistemon-the-bottlebrush-beauty\"\u003eAll about callistemon, the bottlebrush guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/callistemons\"\u003eBrowse the full bottlebrush 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=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003eMore bird attracting 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, which lets each plant furnish to the ground while the canopies knit into a continuous screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, cream bottlebrush flowers that bees and honeyeaters visit, though they are modest. This cultivar was selected for its scarlet new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat height can I hold it at?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnywhere from about 1.5m up to its natural 2.5m. Regular trimming keeps it well under the 3m sometimes quoted for the species, and it stays dense at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with a wet or coastal site?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes to both. It tolerates wet feet, which rules out most hedging alternatives, and it shrugs off salt laden coastal air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100336668991,"sku":"CAL-SAL-GREBAL-140MM-P10","price":268.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44846487961919,"sku":"CAL-SAL-GREBAL-200MM-P6","price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44846487994687,"sku":"CAL-SAL-GREBAL-300MM","price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140123349311,"sku":"CAL-SAL-GREBAL-400MM","price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Great-Balls-of-Fire-Bottlebrush-Callistemon-salignus-Great-Balls-of-Fire.png?v=1768455175"},{"product_id":"beach-birds-eye-plant-alectryon-coriaceus","title":"Beach Bird's Eye Plant - Alectryon coriaceus","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeach Bird's Eye Plant (\u003cem\u003eAlectryon coriaceus\u003c\/em\u003e) is an Australian native screen for front line coastal blocks: windy, sandy and dry. It makes a dense shrub or small tree of about 4m tall and 3m wide, with thick leathery leaves that shrug off salt spray. The density runs from the ground up without trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows naturally on eastern Australian foredunes and headlands, so salt laden wind is normal for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense without work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy foliage carried to the base means it screens as a shrub, not a row of bare trunks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No spraying, no feeding programme, no staking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds work it hard.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small black seeds sit in a bright red fleshy aril, the source of the name and the draw for birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once its roots are down it copes with dry spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart. Canopies meet within two to three seasons and stay furnished at the bottom, where most coastal hedges thin out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e A double staggered row at 1.5m filters wind rather than blocking it, and shelters softer planting behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e It clips well and holds anywhere from 2m to its full 4m, or makes a relaxed informal boundary untrimmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Beach Bird's Eye Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest growth. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes light frost only, so cold inland districts and hard frosting southern gardens want a hardier screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy and gravelly soils suit it best; drainage matters more than fertility. On clay, mound the planting and work compost through the bed. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring is ample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density, then trim once a year in late spring to hold height. It recovers from a hard cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in two sizes: 200mm pots in packs of six, and advanced 100L specimens. The 200mm plants are knee height and the sensible choice for a full screen line at 1.5m spacing. A 100L plant has real height on day one and suits a feature or a short run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf bronzing or dropped leaves after transit is normal. Expect a quiet month, then steady growth through the warm season. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-bird-attracting-native-plants-for-australian-gardens\"\u003eBird attracting native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eBrowse the coastal and salt tolerant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-2m-to-4m\"\u003eScreening plants in the 2m to 4m band\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eMore Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne and a half metres apart in a single row. The canopies knit together while each plant fills out from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a garden, expect 4m tall and 3m wide. Records of 10m come from sheltered coastal forest, not cultivated plants, and a yearly trim holds it lower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow inland?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in frost free or lightly frosted areas with reasonable drainage. Cold tableland and hard frosting inland gardens burn the young growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow quickly does it establish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth is moderate. Allow three to four years from 200mm stock for a screen you would call complete, or start at 100L for immediate height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":50478111719743,"sku":"ALE-COR-200MM-P6","price":257.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100345745727,"sku":"ALE-COR-400MM","price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":44938157424959,"sku":"ALE-COR-100L","price":965.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Beach-Birds-Eye-Plant-Alectryon-coriaceus.jpg?v=1741858411"},{"product_id":"gay-camellia-camellia-sasanqua-gay","title":"Gay Camellia - Camellia sasanqua 'Gay'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGay Camellia (\u003cem\u003eCamellia sasanqua\u003c\/em\u003e 'Gay') is an evergreen shrub that flowers in the quiet part of the year, opening pink and white blooms through autumn and into winter. Left to grow it reaches about 3.5m tall and 2.5m wide, and it clips readily to a 2m hedge instead. The small glossy leaves hold right down to the base, and nothing on the plant is 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\u003eColour when the garden is bare.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowering runs through autumn and winter, covering the long gap between the summer shrubs and spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA hedge that earns its keep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted 1.2m apart it closes into a dense screen that flowers, rather than a plain green wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes more sun than most camellias.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sasanqua types handle full sun once established, so this is not restricted to shaded corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Camellias are not toxic to cats or dogs, which matters for a shrub planted at nose height along a fence.\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 1.2m apart in a single row for a hedge held between 2m and 3m. For a taller informal screen, stretch the spacing to 1.5m and let the plants keep their natural shape.\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 closer to 1.5m to 2m. Potted camellias dry out quickly in summer, so plan on watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Gay Camellia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with morning sun and afternoon shelter giving the longest lasting blooms in hot inland gardens. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean districts, is frost hardy once established, and stands up to salt wind on coastal blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic, free draining soil with plenty of organic matter. On alkaline or heavy ground, plant high in a raised bed and work compost through. Keep 75mm of mulch over the shallow roots, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in dry spells. Feed a camellia and azalea fertiliser after flowering, and again in mid summer while buds form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune to shape as soon as flowering finishes. Trimming later in the year removes the buds already set for the next season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in 200mm pots in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and single 300mm and 330mm plants. The packs suit a hedge run, since they arrive matched and grow at the same rate. The 300mm and 330mm plants are older and already branched, which suits a pot or a single feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Some bud drop after transit is normal. Expect a few settling weeks, then steady growth through the first warm season, covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-everything-about-camellia-bushes\"\u003eA full guide to growing camellia bushes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camellias\"\u003eCompare the rest of the camellia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eOther proven hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eBrowse plants that are safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.2m apart in a single row. Closer planting does not close the gap sooner and makes the base compete for water, while wider spacing leaves visible gaps at 2m height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower in shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will flower in part shade, though not as heavily. Four to six hours of direct sun gives the best bud set, and the blooms hold longer where afternoon sun is filtered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did mine not flower this year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always pruning at the wrong time. Buds form in late spring and summer for the following autumn, so trim within a few weeks of the last bloom and leave it alone after that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow quickly does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerately, around 20 to 30cm a year once the roots are away, and slower in cool southern gardens. A hedge from 200mm stock generally reads as solid in three to four seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140125905215,"sku":"CAM-SAS-GAY-200MM-P6","price":281.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140125872447,"sku":"CAM-SAS-GAY-300MM","price":192.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Gay-Camellia-Camellia-sasanqua-Gay.jpg?v=1741858419"},{"product_id":"yellow-tea-tree-leptospermum-polygalifolium","title":"Yellow Tea Tree - Leptospermum polygalifolium","description":"\u003cp\u003eYellow Tea Tree (\u003cem\u003eLeptospermum polygalifolium\u003c\/em\u003e) is the low fuss native screen for gardens with poor soil and plenty of exposure. It reaches about 3m tall and 2.5m wide, with fine arching foliage and a heavy spring flowering that bees work from dawn. Despite the common name the flowers open white to cream rather than yellow, and they cover the plant thickly enough to change the look of a whole boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA screen at a useful height.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 3m by 2.5m untrimmed, which clears a standard fence without shading the house or the neighbouring garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees and birds arrive with the flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spring flush is one of the heaviest of any native shrub, and honeyeaters work it alongside the bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoor soil suits it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin, gravelly and sandy ground is where it grows naturally, so it needs no soil rebuild and no regular feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough where it counts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant once established, and salt tolerant enough for a coastal boundary. The fine foliage moves in wind rather than fighting it.\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 for a dense screen. The canopies meet in two to three seasons at that spacing, and one trim a year holds the finished height anywhere between 2m and 3m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and coastal boundaries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A staggered double row at 1m spacing filters wind rather than blocking it, which is what an exposed block needs. Salt spray does not burn the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Left unpruned it develops a loose arching shape with papery bark on older stems, so it stands on its own in a native bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Yellow Tea Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest growth and heaviest flowering; part shade thins it noticeably. It is frost hardy and suits warm temperate, cool temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens. The humid wet tropics and the arid inland are outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy, gravelly or poor soil is ideal, and slightly acidic ground suits it best. Drainage is the one requirement, so on heavy clay plant on a raised mound with coarse compost worked through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. Feed lightly with a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring, or not at all on reasonable soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from the day you plant, then trim straight after flowering each year. Like most tea trees it is reluctant to reshoot from thick bare wood, so avoid hard cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in three sizes: 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six and 250mm in packs of three, with the 250mm on backorder at times. The 140mm packs are the value choice for a long boundary, while the 200mm and 250mm plants arrive already branched and give a visible screen a season sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine leaved natives can drop a little foliage in transit, which is normal, and new growth follows within four to six weeks in warm conditions. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to plant and trim a hedge that stays sharp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse the wider Australian native range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003ePlants that bring bees and butterflies into the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the flowers actually yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. They open white to cream, and the common name comes from the plant rather than the petals. The flowering is heavy enough that the whole shrub reads as pale cream for several weeks in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. Tighter spacing does not close the screen faster and makes the base harder to keep furnished, while wider spacing leaves gaps at eye height for several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it lower than 3m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. One trim a year straight after flowering holds it comfortably at 2m. Cut into the soft outer growth only, because tea trees rarely reshoot from thick bare wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44943000076607,"sku":"LEP-POL-140MM-P10","price":241.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140126724415,"sku":"LEP-POL-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":50438052479295,"sku":"LEP-POL-250MM-P3","price":182.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Yellow-Tea-Tree-Leptospermum-polygalifolium.jpg?v=1741858448"},{"product_id":"aussie-gem-lilly-pilly-syzygium-australe-aussie-gem","title":"Aussie Gem Lilly Pilly - Syzygium australe 'Aussie Gem'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAussie Gem Lilly Pilly (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium australe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Aussie Gem') is the compact answer for a hedge where a standard lilly pilly would be too big. Left untrimmed it reaches about 3m tall and 1.8m wide, two thirds the size of the usual screening varieties, and it holds glossy foliage densely from the base up. New growth flushes bright bronze, and good psyllid resistance keeps it clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact by nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 3m by 1.8m untrimmed, so it screens a fence line without taking a metre of bed on each side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright new growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each flush comes through bronze before hardening to glossy dark green, giving the hedge colour several times a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood psyllid resistance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not immune, but far less prone to the leaf pimpling that disfigures older lilly pillies, so routine spraying is not part of it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, bird friendly and edible.\u003c\/strong\u003e White flowers, then pink berries that birds work through and that people can eat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal, humid or dry, it copes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt, humidity and drought are all tolerated once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. That closes into a solid screen without crowding, and because the plant is naturally narrow you can run it close to a fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow beds and side boundaries.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.8m wide untrimmed, and held near 1m with clipping, it fits the awkward strip down the side of a house where a full sized lilly pilly cannot go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and topiary.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider holds it around 1.5m to 2m, and it clips well into balls, cones and standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Aussie Gem lilly pilly in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest hedge and the brightest new growth; part shade works but the screen stays looser. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens want a frost hardy hedge instead.\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 with compost 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 late summer keeps growth even along the row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density low down, then trim after each growth flush, usually twice a year. 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 here in six sizes: 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, 300mm, 45L and 100L. The smaller packs are the value choice for a long boundary, taking a season or two longer to close. The 300mm pots are the usual middle ground, while the 45L and 100L plants arrive branched and carrying real height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright, and a little leaf drop in the first fortnight is normal. Expect new growth within four to six weeks in warm weather. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/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\/screening-plants-2m-to-4m\"\u003eScreening plants that finish between 2m and 4m\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. Closer spacing does not close the gap any faster and makes watering and feeding harder along the row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it at 1.5m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Two trims a year hold it between 1.5m and 2m, and because it shoots from old wood it stays furnished at the base instead of lifting into bare trunks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the berries edible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The pink berries that follow the flowers are tart and crisp, and are often turned into jam. Birds usually get to them first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44943308816703,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-AUSGEM-140MM-P10","price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":50439715586367,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-AUSGEM-200MM-P6","price":242.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":50439715619135,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-AUSGEM-300MM","price":99.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":50439715651903,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-AUSGEM-45L","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":50439715684671,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-AUSGEM-100L","price":996.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Aussie-Gem-Lilly-Pilly-Syzygium-australe-Aussie-Gem.jpg?v=1741858458"},{"product_id":"hiryu-camellia-camellia-hiemalis-hiryu","title":"Hiryu Camellia - Camellia hiemalis 'Hiryu'","description":"\u003cp\u003eHiryu Camellia (\u003cem\u003eCamellia hiemalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Hiryu') is the camellia to plant when you want a screen that flowers in the middle of winter. It reaches about 2.5m tall and 2m wide, holds glossy dark foliage year round, and covers itself in deep rose red flowers from late autumn onward. It is also not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour in the quiet season.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers open from late autumn into winter, when almost nothing else in the garden is doing anything.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA screen and a flowering shrub at once.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense evergreen foliage means the privacy works all year, not just in bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hiryu flowers well in part shade, useful along the south side of a house or under high tree canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Camellias are not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat by nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e The habit is upright and tight, so hedging takes one trim rather than constant correction.\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. At that spacing the plants knit into a dense 2m to 2.5m screen, though be patient: camellias are slow, and a solid screen takes three to four seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded boundaries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its tolerance of part shade makes it one of the few flowering screens that works on a south facing fence or under established trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider holds it for years and keeps it nearer 1.5m. As a single specimen it also espaliers well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Hiryu Camellia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal, and full shade is too dark for good flowering. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens, tolerates humidity, and is frost hardy once established. Hot afternoon sun browns the petals quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Camellias want acidic, free draining soil rich in organic matter. Work compost and aged pine bark through the bed first, and never plant deep: the top of the root ball should sit level with the soil. Mulch 75mm deep, off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil evenly moist through spring and summer while the buds form, since summer drought stress is the usual reason buds drop before opening. Feed a camellia fertiliser after flowering, then again in mid summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune straight after flowering, before the new buds set. It takes a light shaping trim well, and older plants can be thinned to improve airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHiryu is grown in eight sizes: tube stock, 200mm packs of six, 250mm packs of three, single 300mm and 400mm pots, then 45L, 100L and 500L specimens. Tube and 200mm plants are young and take several years to screen, but they suit a long boundary. From 45L up you are buying an established shrub with flowering wood on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome bud or leaf drop after transit is normal for camellias, not a fault. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect slow, steady growth of 20cm to 30cm a year, 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\/discover-everything-about-camellia-bushes\"\u003eEverything you need to know about growing camellias\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties across the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camellias\"\u003efull camellia range\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003ehedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee 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\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. Closer planting crowds the roots without closing the screen faster, and camellias resent competition while establishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the buds dropping before they open?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always inconsistent watering the previous summer, when the buds were forming. Keep the soil evenly moist from spring onwards and mulch well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will survive, but the flowers brown fast in hot afternoon sun and the foliage yellows. Morning sun with afternoon shade gives the best result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow quickly does it screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly. Growth runs 20cm to 30cm a year, so a solid screen takes three to four seasons from 300mm stock and longer from tubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51640334418239,"sku":"CAM-HIE-HIR-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100354822463,"sku":"CAM-HIE-HIR-140MM-P10","price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140127281471,"sku":"CAM-HIE-HIR-200MM-P6","price":326.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140127314239,"sku":"CAM-HIE-HIR-300MM","price":227.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140127215935,"sku":"CAM-HIE-HIR-400MM","price":478.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51648084410687,"sku":"CAM-HIE-HIR-100L","price":962.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100354691391,"sku":"CAM-HIE-HIR-150L","price":1533.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100354756927,"sku":"CAM-HIE-HIR-300L","price":5362.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L (Backorder)","offer_id":45543373046079,"sku":"CAM-HIE-HIR-500L","price":5362.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Hiryu-Camellia-Camellia-hiemalis-Hiryu.png?v=1766222600"},{"product_id":"pure-silk-camellia-camellia-sasanqua-pure-silk","title":"Pure Silk Camellia - Camellia sasanqua 'Pure Silk'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePure Silk Camellia (\u003cem\u003eCamellia sasanqua\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pure Silk') flowers when the rest of the garden is winding down, covering itself through autumn and into winter with silky white blooms brushed pink at the edges. It grows to about 3m tall and 2m wide with glossy evergreen foliage, hedges beautifully at 1m spacings, and being a sasanqua it takes sun, frost and dry spells that would scorch the fussier japonica camellias. It is also pet friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers in the off season.\u003c\/strong\u003e The white and blush display runs through autumn and winter, exactly when gardens need it most, and honeyeaters and bees work every bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe tough camellia.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sasanquas handle full sun, frost and established-plant dry spells, far more forgiving than japonicas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHedge, screen or feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense to the ground when clipped, elegant when left natural, and equally at home as a matched pair in pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the few flowering hedges we list as safe around cats and dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen polish.\u003c\/strong\u003e The small glossy leaves look groomed all year with a single annual trim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a dense 2m to 3m flowering hedge; a 6m run takes 6 or 7 plants. It clips cleanly to formal faces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen against a wall or fence becomes the garden's winter centrepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a 50cm pot it flowers reliably for years on a shaded patio or bright balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pure Silk Camellia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade; unlike japonicas, sasanquas flower hardest with real sun. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens and is fully frost hardy once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic, organic and well drained is ideal. Work compost through before planting and mulch 75mm deep, keeping mulch clear of the trunk. Camellias are shallow rooted, so never dig around the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week for the first summer, then established plants handle normal dry spells. Feed with a camellia and azalea fertiliser after flowering finishes in late winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once a year, straight after flowering, before spring growth carries next season's buds. Hedges can also be lightly faced in midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePure Silk ships in everything from tubes (grown to order at times, shown as backorder) and 200mm packs of 6 for hedge runs, through single 300mm and 400mm plants, up to 500mm, 100L and 150L advanced stock that arrives as an instant flowering hedge or feature. Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Autumn and winter deliveries often arrive in bud or bloom. 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\/camellias\"\u003eBrowse the full camellia 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=\"\/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\u003eWhat is the difference between a sasanqua and a japonica camellia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSasanquas like Pure Silk flower earlier (autumn into winter), take more sun and frost, grow faster and hedge better. Japonicas carry larger formal flowers but demand shade and shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast will it make a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 300mm stock at 1m spacing, expect a connected flowering hedge in three to four seasons. The 200mm packs cost less per metre and add about a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the buds dropping before opening?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually water stress while buds were forming in late summer and autumn. Keep moisture even from February on and mulch well; the following season normally corrects itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it really safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Camellias are listed as non toxic to cats and dogs, which makes Pure Silk one of the safest flowering hedges for a family garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51640344379711,"sku":"CAM-SAS-PURSIL-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100355838271,"sku":"CAM-SAS-PURSIL-140MM-P10","price":233.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140127347007,"sku":"CAM-SAS-PURSIL-200MM-P6","price":274.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":51637644198207,"sku":"CAM-SAS-PURSIL-300MM","price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140127412543,"sku":"CAM-SAS-PURSIL-400MM","price":495.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":51637587116351,"sku":"CAM-SAS-PURSIL-500MM","price":1188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140127445311,"sku":"CAM-SAS-PURSIL-100L","price":1188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L (Backorder)","offer_id":51649242431807,"sku":"CAM-SAS-PURSIL-150L","price":1500.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Pure-Silk-Camellia-Camellia-sasanqua-Pure-Silk.png?v=1766222614"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/screening-plants-2m-to-4m-collection.jpg?v=1790894474","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/screening-plants-2m-to-4m.oembed?page=10","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}