{"title":"Slow Growing","description":"\u003cp\u003eSlow growing plants are the low maintenance backbone of a garden: they hold their shape between prunes, stay in scale with the space you gave them, and rarely surprise you. This range runs from clipped box and dwarf olives to grass trees, bottle trees, Japanese maples and slow, sculptural indoor plants. If you need presence straight away, buy the biggest size available. These are plants you buy at the size you want, not the size you hope for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy slow growing plants earn their keep\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed is the most oversold trait in gardening. A fast plant fills a gap in two seasons, then asks to be cut back two or three times a year, every year, forever. Slow growing plants invert the deal: more patience up front, then years of a garden that holds its shape on one annual prune. Under this tag we keep plants that put on roughly 30cm of growth a year or less, and many, like grass trees and bottle trees, grow far slower than that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSlow also means predictable. These are the plants to set near paths, pools, walls and windows, because the plan you plant is the plan you keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormal hedges and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/japanese-box-buxus-microphylla-japonica\"\u003eJapanese Box\u003c\/a\u003e and English box build the classic clipped edge on a single annual trim. Spaced 30cm to 40cm apart, they close into a low border in three to four seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchitectural features.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dragon trees, grass trees (\u003cem\u003eXanthorrhoea glauca\u003c\/em\u003e), Queensland bottle trees and beaked yucca deliver sculpture that never outgrows its spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall and courtyard trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frangipanis, Teddy Bear magnolias and Japanese maples lead the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/slow-growing-trees\"\u003eslow growing trees collection\u003c\/a\u003e, all of them happy for decades in the one corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePots and tubs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dwarf olives like 'Bambalina', dwarf date palms, jades and kentia palms will live in a 50cm to 60cm pot for years between repots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcovers.\u003c\/strong\u003e No Mow grass (\u003cem\u003eZoysia tenuifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) and kidney weed creep rather than run, filling gaps without invading the beds next door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere they work in Australian gardens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe range spans every climate, but match the plant to yours. Grass trees, bottle trees and yuccas are built for dry and frost light gardens and ask for very little water once established. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/olive-trees\"\u003eOlive trees\u003c\/a\u003e and pencil pines suit Mediterranean climates around Adelaide and Perth as well as inland gardens with cold winters. Japanese maples colour best in cool temperate gardens with shelter from hot afternoon wind, from the ranges of New South Wales through Victoria and Tasmania. Box grows almost anywhere in the country, which is why formal gardens lean on it so heavily, while the palms and frangipanis want the warm half of the continent or a frost free microclimate further south.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy the size you want to see\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a fast screening plant, small stock catches up quickly and saves money. With slow growers the calculus flips: the years are the expensive part, so it is usually worth buying the most established size on offer. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and a semi advanced grass tree or olive arrives with a decade of growing already done. If the real job is privacy on a deadline, a slow plant is the wrong tool. Start with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003ehedging and screening range\u003c\/a\u003e instead and accept the trimming that comes with speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSlow growth means modest appetites. Plant into free draining soil in a hole twice the width of the pot, water deeply twice a week through the first summer, then taper to weekly or less once established. Feed once in early spring with a controlled release fertiliser at half the packet rate: heavy feeding will not make a slow plant fast, it just forces soft, floppy growth. Mulch 75mm deep and keep it off the trunks. Prune once a year at most, box after its spring flush, olives and maples in late winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow slow is slow growing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a working rule, 30cm a year or less. Within that there is a wide spread: a dwarf olive might add 20cm a year, while a grass tree adds one to two centimetres of trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill a slow growing plant still get big eventually?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome will. Slow describes the rate, not the destination, and a bottle tree is still a substantial tree given thirty years. Check the mature height on the product page, then decide whether the timeframe suits the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre slow growing plants better in pots?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally yes. They exhaust the mix slowly, keep their proportions, and need repotting every two to three years instead of every spring. Use a premium mix and a pot only one size up from the current one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I make one grow faster?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little. Consistent water, an annual feed and a warm sheltered position all help at the margins, but growth rate is genetic. If the pace worries you, buy bigger stock instead: everything here is delivered Australia wide with delivery from $29.95, and our 30 day healthy plant guarantee covers the trip.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"giant-bromeliad-alcantarea-imperialis","title":"Giant Bromeliad - Alcantarea imperialis","description":"\u003cp\u003eGiant Bromeliad (\u003cem\u003eAlcantarea imperialis\u003c\/em\u003e) is what you plant when a garden needs one bold thing rather than ten small ones. The rosette builds to about 1.2m tall and 1.5m across, and a mature plant lifts a branched flower spike to around 3m. It holds that shape without pruning, staking or much water, which is why landscape designers keep using it around pools and entries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchitecture without the upkeep.\u003c\/strong\u003e A symmetrical rosette 1.5m across keeps its form all year, and there is nothing to prune or stake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, salt tolerant and comfortable in humidity, so it copes with coastal exposure and pool splash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA flower spike worth waiting for.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature plants throw a branched spike to about 3m in white and red, and birds work it while it is open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant in gravel or low groundcover carries a whole courtyard. Allow 1.5m of clear space so the rosette reads as a shape rather than a gap filler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It sheds very little leaf litter and tolerates salt, so it suits pool surrounds and exposed coastal beds where softer plants burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart for a bold repeated planting. Among boulders it looks at home and gets the sharp drainage it prefers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Giant Bromeliad in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun deepens the burgundy tones; part shade keeps the leaves greener and broader. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cool inland and southern gardeners should pot it and move it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters far more than fertility. A free draining mix, a raised bed or a gravel bed all work, while heavy wet clay will rot the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fill the central well of the rosette rather than soaking the soil, and tip it out and refill every few weeks in warm weather so it stays fresh. One light controlled release feed in spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pull spent lower leaves off by hand. After flowering, that rosette declines and pups form at the base to replace it, so leave them attached until they reach a third of the parent's size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in six sizes: 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and single plants in 300mm, 330mm and 400mm. The pack sizes are young rosettes, good value for mass planting but a few years off real presence. A 400mm plant reads as a feature the day it lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBromeliads travel better than most plants because the thick leaves hold their own moisture. Expect a settling period of a few weeks with little visible growth, then steady widening through the warm season. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead about the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/diverse-bromeliad-varieties-discover-them-all\"\u003erange of bromeliad varieties\u003c\/a\u003e and how they differ.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-plants-for-designer-gardens\"\u003earchitectural plants for designer gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eplants for poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003epet safe plant range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before it flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral years from a small pot, and flowering marks the end of that rosette. Pups at the base take over, so an established clump keeps going even as individual rosettes finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. In cool temperate gardens grow it in a pot against a warm north facing wall and shift it under eaves for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is not toxic to either. The leaf edges are firm, so keep it back from paths where small children run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140101886271,"sku":"ALC-IMP-140MM-P10","price":232.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":51624833745215,"sku":"ALC-IMP-200MM-P6","price":522.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140101951807,"sku":"ALC-IMP-300MM","price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140101984575,"sku":"ALC-IMP-400MM","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100271264063,"sku":"ALC-IMP-500MM","price":726.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Giant-Bromeliad-Alcantarea-imperialis.jpg?v=1741857682"},{"product_id":"bismarck-palm-bismarckia-nobilis","title":"Bismarck Palm - Bismarckia nobilis","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bismarck Palm (\u003cem\u003eBismarckia nobilis\u003c\/em\u003e) is the biggest statement you can make with a single plant. Its stiff fan shaped fronds are a genuine silver blue, each one up to 2m across, carried on a stout trunk that lifts the crown to around 8m over time with a spread of about 6m. This Madagascan palm suits Australian conditions superbly: drought tolerant, heat tolerant, wind tolerant and salt tolerant. The one thing it demands is space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver blue, not green.\u003c\/strong\u003e The colour is unusual enough that one palm changes the whole palette of a garden, year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale without a forest.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant does the work of a group, reaching about 8m tall and 6m wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat, wind and coastal salt are all handled, and established palms need little more than rainfall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide climate range.\u003c\/strong\u003e It performs in tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid gardens, from Darwin to Perth to the warmer east coast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost no maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No shaping, no feeding program, just the occasional removal of spent fronds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e This palm is a full stop, not a comma. Give it at least 4m of clearance from walls, eaves, paths and fences, and set it against a plain backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and entries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A matched pair either side of an entrance is one of the few times two are better than one. For an avenue, plant 7m to 8m apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance and stiff, low litter fronds make it a sound choice near water, set well back from the coping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bismarck Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, without compromise, because shade dulls the silver colour and stretches the plant. It takes light frost only once established, so tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid gardens are the range. Cold inland districts, the tablelands, Tasmania and hard frosting southern gardens sit outside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage is essential, and sandy or gravelly soils are ideal. On clay, plant on a mound at least 300mm above grade, since standing water in winter is the most common cause of failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week for the first two summers, then reduce to occasional deep waterings. Apply a palm fertiliser with magnesium and potassium in early spring and again in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and handling.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove only fully brown fronds, because cutting green ones weakens the crown. Wear gloves, as the frond stems carry small teeth. Plant it where you want it permanently: established specimens rarely transplant well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: 400mm, 90L, 100L and 285L. The 400mm plant is young with the silver colour showing, and it is the patient option because this species is slow early on. The 90L and 100L sizes are the usual middle ground, and the 285L is an advanced specimen for projects needing scale immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalms are packed with the crown protected and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and the larger sizes need machinery and site access. Expect little top growth in the first season, then a steady sequence of new fronds. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/large-palms-for-instant-impact\"\u003eBrowse large palms for instant impact\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-trees\"\u003eCompare the full palm range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eShop drought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/why-bismarck-palm-makes-a-great-feature-tree\"\u003eBismarck palm size, colour and placement\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much space does it really need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan for about 6m of crown width, and keep at least 4m clear of buildings, eaves, paths and fences. 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It builds a clump of strappy, deep green leaves about 60cm tall and wide, then lifts heads of orange trumpet flowers above them, usually from late winter into spring. Where lawns give up and most shrubs sulk, clivias quietly get on with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt owns dry shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Root filled soil under trees, the dark side of the house, the strip beside the fence: this is the plant those spots have been waiting for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrange flowers where colour is scarce.\u003c\/strong\u003e Big trumpet clusters glow against the dark foliage right at the gloomiest end of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e The arching strap leaves look composed all twelve months, so the planting works even out of flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little to do.\u003c\/strong\u003e Established clumps are drought tolerant and need no staking, deadheading or regular feeding to perform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy confined.\u003c\/strong\u003e It flowers well with crowded roots, which makes it one of the most reliable plants for pots on shaded balconies and indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting under trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart for a massed shade planting that closes into a solid green understorey with a single season of orange each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row makes a neat, permanent edge along a shaded path or the southern side of the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a pot in bright shade it flowers for decades. Indoors, give it a bright room away from hot glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Natal Lily in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade to part shade; gentle morning sun is fine but hot direct sun scorches the leaves. It grows in tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so in colder districts plant it under an evergreen canopy or keep it potted and moved under cover in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil enriched with compost or leaf litter. It tolerates dry, rooty ground once established but never soggy ground, which rots the fleshy roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water to establish, then only through long dry spells. Keep it on the dry side over winter: that rest period helps set up the spring flowering. Feed lightly after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None. Cut spent flower stems at the base and remove the odd tired leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause clivias are usually planted in groups, most of our sizes come as packs: 140mm pots in packs of 10, 175mm and 200mm pots in packs of 6, 250mm pots in packs of 3, plus single 300mm plants. All are established clumps rather than seedlings, so you are planting real presence. Expect settling rather than growth for the first month; clivias are slow and steady by nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eThe best plants for covering shaded ground\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-shade\"\u003eBrowse plants for full shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003eMore plants for mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that thrive in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it really grow under established trees?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is one of very few flowering plants that will. The fleshy roots cope with the dry, root filled soil under mature canopies. Water it for the first summer while it settles in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The bulbous roots and the berries are toxic to cats and dogs. Plant it where a digging dog cannot reach the roots, or choose from our pet safe range instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my clivia not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually too little light or no winter rest. Move it to bright shade rather than deep gloom, and keep it cool and fairly dry through winter. Overfed plants also favour leaves over flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only, and the leaves burn before the plant dies. Under a tree canopy it usually sails through; in the open in a frosty district, grow it in a pot you can shift.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67789557072191,"sku":"CLI-MIN-2-tube","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100271788351,"sku":"CLI-MIN-2-100MM-P10","price":123.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140102050111,"sku":"CLI-MIN-2-140MM-P10","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44127572001087,"sku":"CLI-MIN-2-200MM-P6","price":296.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44846496645439,"sku":"CLI-MIN-2-300MM","price":222.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Natal-Lily-Clivia-miniata.png?v=1766221884"},{"product_id":"croton-codiaeum-variegatum","title":"Croton - Codiaeum variegatum","description":"\u003cp\u003eCroton (\u003cem\u003eCodiaeum variegatum\u003c\/em\u003e) earns its place on leaf colour alone. It reaches about 2m tall and 1.2m wide, carrying thick glossy leaves marbled in green, gold, orange, scarlet and almost black, and that colour holds all year rather than arriving for a brief flowering season. It is frost tender, so tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens can plant it out, while cooler districts grow it in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that never takes a break.\u003c\/strong\u003e The display comes from the foliage, not flowers, so a croton looks the same in July as it does in January.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight controls the intensity.\u003c\/strong\u003e In full sun to bright filtered light the reds and oranges deepen. In deep shade it survives but drifts back towards plain green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors or outdoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same plant works in a bright living room, on a balcony or in a garden bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat and salt air.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and salt tolerant, so it suits coastal gardens and hot inland courtyards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough to place anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 1.2m spread and a 2m ceiling means it fits beside a path or a pool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e One croton in a 400mm pot gives a small space more colour than a bed of annuals, and it can be moved under cover if a cold snap is forecast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA low colourful hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart in a single row for an informal hedge at knee to waist height, and tip prune two or three times through the warm months to keep it thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it the brightest position in the room, ideally near a north or east facing window. Lower leaves drop when the light is too low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Croton in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to bright filtered light, in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so in cool temperate and frosty inland districts keep it in a container that can move under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and enriched with compost. Crotons dislike sitting wet in cold soil more than anything else. Mulch about 50mm deep, kept clear of the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top few centimetres dry out, more often in pots and through summer. A controlled release fertiliser in early spring and midsummer keeps new leaves large and well marked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from the start to build a bushy shape. If a plant goes leggy, cut it back hard in spring: it reshoots readily from old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne caution.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut stems bleed a milky sap that irritates skin and is toxic if chewed. Wear gloves when pruning, and choose something else if you have pets or small children who chew plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrotons are supplied in tube, 140mm, 180mm, 200mm and 300mm sizes, with the smaller sizes sold in packs, so a low hedge works out well per plant. Young stock often looks greener than the photograph. That is normal, because the strong colours develop as the plant matures and gets more light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a fortnight of settling in, then fresh growth within four to six weeks in warm weather. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eCompare tropical foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/small-courtyard-garden-ideas\"\u003eDesign ideas for courtyards and balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my croton losing its colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always light. Leaf pigments need strong light to develop, so a plant in a dim corner or under a dense canopy fades to green. Move it somewhere brighter and the new growth comes back marked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow one in Melbourne, Adelaide or Canberra?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a pot. 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It is genuinely slow, and that is the appeal: it holds its proportions for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural straight away.\u003c\/strong\u003e Even a young plant reads as garden architecture, so you get the effect immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerious drought tolerance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it runs on rainfall, needing a deep soak only in a long dry spell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for heat, wind and salt air.\u003c\/strong\u003e Exposed coastal blocks and hot western walls suit it well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow enough for small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 4m in ten to fifteen years, so it fits a courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost nothing to do.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning, no shaping, no spraying. Low maintenance here means the plant looks after itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a single feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e One Dragon Tree in gravel or low succulents does more work than a group of shrubs. Allow 3m of clear width for the canopy and keep it 2m back from paths and walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn a large pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow, undemanding roots make it a strong long-term container plant. Use a pot at least 60cm across with a free draining cactus and succulent mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal, poolside and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt spray does not mark the foliage and there is almost no leaf litter, so it is easy beside a pool. Sharp rockery drainage suits it too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Dragon Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, six hours or more. It survives part shade but the rosettes open out and lose their tight form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage is the one thing it will not forgive. Sandy and gravelly soils are ideal. On clay, plant into a raised mound at least 30cm high with coarse sand worked through the backfill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once a week through the first summer, fortnightly in the second year, then only in extended dry weather. More are lost to overwatering than to drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e One handful of slow release fertiliser in early spring is plenty, and no pruning is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens suit it best. It takes light frost only, so in cool temperate districts keep it potted against a north-facing wall and shelter it on the coldest nights. In wet tropical gardens, humidity and summer rain can rot the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are container grown and travel well, because the foliage is stiff and carries little water weight. A few lower leaves may look creased after transit. That is normal and they are shed within a season. Water it in on arrival, then leave it alone for a fortnight. Expect character rather than height in the first year or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe deliver Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/all-about-dragon-tree-care\"\u003eDragon Tree care and maintenance guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eBrowse all drought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003ePlants for coastal and salt exposed gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eMore plants that thrive in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow quickly does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly, and that is the point. 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It is a slow clumping fan palm reaching about 2.5m tall and 1.5m wide, with glossy split fans on slim bamboo like canes, and it holds that shape for years. Deep shade indoors, a south facing courtyard, a shaded side strip: these are positions where most plants stretch and thin, and where this palm does well. It is also non toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt genuinely tolerates shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors or full shade outdoors both work. 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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":"ramsays-fan-palm-licuala-ramsayi","title":"Ramsay's Fan Palm - Licuala ramsayi","description":"\u003cp\u003eRamsay's Fan Palm (\u003cem\u003eLicuala ramsayi\u003c\/em\u003e) carries the most architectural frond of any palm we grow: a near circular blade, pleated like a folded fan, on a slim clean trunk. In a garden it settles at around 5m tall and 3m wide, and it gets there slowly, which is why it suits courtyards and pots where a faster palm would outgrow the space. It is a Queensland rainforest native, so it wants warmth, shelter and moisture rather than blazing sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA frond nothing else matches.\u003c\/strong\u003e The circular pleated leaves read as sculpture, so one plant does the work of a garden bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow by nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes years to add height, so it holds its scale in a courtyard and stays potted far longer than most palms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy with wet feet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unusually for a palm it tolerates damp ground, so the soggy low corner of the garden becomes an asset.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Australian native that draws birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream flowers are followed by fruit that native birds work through in a warm garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set it where the fronds get backlit, and give it about 3m of clearance so the leaves are never crushed against a fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e It sheds little and tolerates humidity, which makes it a cleaner poolside choice than a heavy fruiting palm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e The slow growth suits container life, though indoors it needs a genuinely bright spot near a window, not a dim corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Ramsay's Fan Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade is ideal, particularly while young, when full sun scorches the leaf edges. It is tropical and subtropical, and frost tender, so cool temperate and frost prone inland gardens need it in a pot that can move under cover. Shelter matters as much as warmth, because wind shreds the fronds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, organic and moisture holding. Work compost and aged manure through the planting hole, then mulch 75mm deep to keep the root zone cool and damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a high water plant, not a drought palm. Keep the soil consistently moist through the warm months, easing back in winter. Feed a controlled release palm fertiliser in early spring and again in mid summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none. Remove old fronds once they have browned off, cutting close to the trunk, and never cut into the crown, because it grows from a single point that will not recover if damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in 300mm and 400mm pots through to 60L, 100L, 200L, 300L and 600L. Because it is so slow, size is the main thing you are buying: a 300mm plant is young with years of patience ahead, while 100L and larger arrive with a formed trunk and real presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFronds are tied for transit and may show a crease or a browned tip on arrival, which is normal and grows out. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palms-ferns-tropical\"\u003epalm, fern and tropical range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/guide-to-palm-trees-varieties-an-essential-overview\"\u003eoverview of palm tree varieties\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eplants for poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003etropical plant collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Sydney or Melbourne?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheltered warm pockets of Sydney can suit it, but it is frost tender and unhappy in cold, dry air. In Melbourne and other cool temperate gardens, grow it in a pot you can shift under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly, even in ideal tropical conditions. Expect a few new fronds a year rather than obvious height, so buy the size you actually want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, given bright indirect light, steady moisture and humidity. Dry indoor air browns the frond tips, so group it with other plants or sit the pot on a pebble tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100272738623,"sku":"LIC-RAM-140MM-P10","price":435.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100272804159,"sku":"LIC-RAM-200MM-P6","price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44129736720703,"sku":"LIC-RAM-300MM","price":382.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44774708871487,"sku":"LIC-RAM-400MM","price":544.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44774708969791,"sku":"LIC-RAM-100L","price":1375.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"160L","offer_id":55100272705855,"sku":"LIC-RAM-160L","price":2337.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51638952689983,"sku":"LIC-RAM-200L","price":3300.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L (Backorder)","offer_id":44774709035327,"sku":"LIC-RAM-300L","price":5441.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600L","offer_id":44774709100863,"sku":"LIC-RAM-600L","price":10725.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Ramsays-Fan-Palm-Licuala-ramsayi.jpg?v=1741857705"},{"product_id":"fiddle-leaf-fig-ficus-lyrata","title":"Fiddle Leaf Fig - Ficus Lyrata","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fiddle Leaf Fig (\u003cem\u003eFicus lyrata\u003c\/em\u003e) is the plant people buy when they want one specimen to carry a whole room. In a pot indoors it reaches around 3m tall and 1.5m across, on a single trunk topped with violin shaped leaves that can span 40cm. It is fast for an indoor plant, so a 300mm pot becomes a floor standing feature within a couple of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne plant, whole room.\u003c\/strong\u003e Few indoor plants have leaves this large. A single specimen in a corner does the work of a shelf full of small pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast for an indoor plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e With good light and warmth it puts on real height each year, which is unusual among large leaved figs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural as it ages.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bare lower trunk and high canopy of an older plant is the look, not a fault.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and humidity tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles a warm Australian summer indoors better than most, and does well in a humid bathroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, near a bright window.\u003c\/strong\u003e The primary use. Position it within two metres of a large window in bright indirect light. A dark corner keeps it alive but it sheds lower leaves and stops growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a pot one size larger than the root ball, with real drainage holes. Snug roots are healthier than roots swimming in wet mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and warm climate gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In warm temperate, subtropical and tropical areas it lives outside year round, sheltered from hot sun and wind. In the ground in the far north it can exceed 12m, so keep it clear of paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Fiddle Leaf Fig in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light all year. Midday sun through glass scorches the leaves, and too little light causes leaf drop from the bottom up. Rotate the pot a quarter turn weekly so it grows straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water thoroughly only when the top 3cm to 4cm of mix is dry, then let it drain completely. Never leave the pot in a saucer of water. Overwatering, not underwatering, is what kills most of these plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarmth and feeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is frost tender, so keep it clear of cold draughts and the blast of heating or air conditioning, which browns the leaf edges. Feed monthly from September to March and repot every two to three years in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning, sap and pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the leader to force branching at the height you want, wearing gloves because the milky sap irritates skin. \u003cem\u003eFicus lyrata\u003c\/em\u003e is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so keep it away from animals that nibble houseplants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in eight sizes, from tube and 140mm through 200mm, 250mm, 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots up to 100L. Small sizes are young, single stemmed and the value option if you are happy to grow it on. The 300mm and 400mm plants are the usual indoor feature, and the 500mm and 100L arrive as floor standing specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect two or three weeks of settling, and do not be alarmed if it drops a leaf while it adjusts to your light. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eIndoor plant care basics for Australian homes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eOther plants that perform in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the lower leaves dropping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always light or water. Move it closer to a bright window and let the top few centimetres of mix dry before watering again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, with shelter from wind and hot afternoon sun. It is frost tender, so in cooler southern gardens it stays an indoor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I make it branch rather than grow straight up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring or early summer, cut the growing tip to just above a leaf node at the height you want the canopy to start. It will push two or three shoots below the cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51641960366399,"sku":"FIC-LYR-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140102836543,"sku":"FIC-LYR-140MM-P10","price":238.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140102738239,"sku":"FIC-LYR-200MM-P6","price":287.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140102803775,"sku":"FIC-LYR-300MM","price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44127711592767,"sku":"FIC-LYR-400MM","price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":44127711625535,"sku":"FIC-LYR-500MM","price":726.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":45783655842111,"sku":"FIC-LYR-100L","price":726.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100273492287,"sku":"FIC-LYR-400L","price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Fiddle-Leaf-Fig-Ficus-Lyrata.png?v=1766221890"},{"product_id":"cardboard-plant-zamia-furfuracea","title":"Cardboard Plant - Zamia furfuracea","description":"\u003cp\u003eCardboard Plant (\u003cem\u003eZamia furfuracea\u003c\/em\u003e) is a cycad, not a palm: a low squat trunk pushing out stiff arching fronds of thick felted leaflets that really do feel like cardboard. It settles at around 1m tall and 1.5m across, a broad sculptural feature rather than a tall one. Slow, tough and salt tolerant, it is a first choice for a poolside bed or a large pot. Every part of it is highly toxic, so read the caution below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchitecture that holds all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Symmetrical whorls of rigid fronds give a strong shape in every season, without the constant leaf drop of most tropical plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for poolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and chlorine splash do not trouble it, the leaflets stay put, and the low broad shape suits a paved surround.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and heat proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt, heat and drought tolerant once established, so beachfront positions and hot courtyards both work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery slow and very low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e One flush of fronds a year, nothing to prune or stake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its strongest use. A pot 500mm or wider gives it room for a decade, and lets you shift it under cover at the cool end of its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside, courtyards, rockeries and coastal beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it at least 1.5m back from paving so the mature spread does not push fronds over the edge. A single specimen among boulders or gravel is the way to use it, since repeating it weakens the effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cardboard Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with full sun giving the most compact plant. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens only. It is frost tender, so colder gardens need it potted and movable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage is not optional. Sandy and gravelly soils are ideal; on clay, mound the position 200mm or use a free draining cactus and palm mix. Wet winter soil is the most common way this plant is lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only in extended dry weather; mature plants dislike constant moisture. Feed once in early spring with a slow release palm and cycad fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Only to remove old fronds once they yellow, cut close to the trunk. Do not cut healthy green fronds; the plant produces so few that removing them sets it back a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant caution.\u003c\/strong\u003e All parts are highly toxic to pets and people if eaten, and the seeds are the most dangerous. Poisoning in dogs can be lethal. Keep it away from animals that chew plants and from young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in sizes from 200mm plants in packs of six and 250mm in packs of three, through single 300mm and 400mm plants, to advanced 110L and 160L specimens. The smaller pots hold young plants, usually a rosette of two or three fronds, that take several years to gain presence. The 110L and 160L plants are mature, with a formed trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCycads travel well because the fronds are rigid and leathery. Expect no visible growth for the first few months, then one flush of fronds in the warm season. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant has our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/your-ideal-tropical-poolside-plants-for-low-maintenance-bliss\"\u003eLow maintenance poolside planting ideas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eBrowse poolside plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eCompare tropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/choosing-the-right-size-pot-for-your-plant-the-complete-guide\"\u003eChoosing the right pot size\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Every part is highly toxic if swallowed, the seeds most of all, with serious and sometimes fatal poisoning recorded in dogs. Avoid it if you have a pet that chews plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a palm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it is a cycad, an older and unrelated group. It grows far more slowly than any palm and produces cones rather than flowers, so palm care advice does not transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is frost tender and damaged by even light frost. In cold gardens grow it potted and move it under cover over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67789556351295,"sku":"ZAM-FUR-tube","price":23.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100273688895,"sku":"ZAM-FUR-140MM-P10","price":514.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44760323883327,"sku":"ZAM-FUR-200MM-P6","price":522.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44129416380735,"sku":"ZAM-FUR-300MM","price":247.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44129416413503,"sku":"ZAM-FUR-400MM","price":668.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100273852735,"sku":"ZAM-FUR-500MM","price":1155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100273787199,"sku":"ZAM-FUR-100L","price":1993.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"160L (Backorder)","offer_id":45642291478847,"sku":"ZAM-FUR-160L","price":1993.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Cardboard-Plant-Zamia-furfuracea.jpg?v=1741857719"},{"product_id":"sensation-peace-lily-spathiphyllum-sensation","title":"Sensation Peace Lily - Spathiphyllum 'Sensation'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSensation Peace Lily (\u003cem\u003eSpathiphyllum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sensation') is the largest peace lily grown, and the one to choose when a room needs a plant with presence rather than another pot on a shelf. It reaches about 1.5m tall and 1.2m across, with broad, deeply ribbed leaves that arch out to fill a corner, in light most indoor plants would sulk in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt fills a corner properly.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.5m tall and 1.2m wide it does the job a floor standing plant is meant to do, without a stake or a frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles low light.\u003c\/strong\u003e A south facing room, an office away from a window or a shaded lounge all work, though flowering is lighter the darker it gets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe leaves are the point.\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad, glossy, heavily ribbed foliage up to 60cm long, with white flower spathes rising above it through the warmer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt tells you when it is thirsty.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves droop visibly before any damage is done, then recover within hours of a water. That makes it forgiving for a first indoor plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, anywhere in the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an indoor plant first. Inside, your climate stops mattering, which counts for a plant this frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A decorative pot 400mm or wider with a drainage hole stops a plant this size going top heavy. Keep it out of a sealed cachepot that holds standing water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheltered outdoor rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it works in deep shade on a covered patio, where the humidity suits it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sensation Peace Lily in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light gives the best growth and the most flowers. Low light is tolerated but slows it down. Keep it out of direct sun through glass, which scorches the broad leaves. Outdoor use is limited to tropical and subtropical gardens in deep shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor potting mix that holds moisture without staying sodden, in a pot with a drainage hole. Repot every two to three years in spring, dividing the clump if you want more plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top few centimetres of mix feel dry, soaking it thoroughly and tipping out the saucer. Roughly weekly in summer and every ten to fourteen days in winter. Feed a half strength liquid fertiliser monthly in spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spent flower stems and yellowed leaves right back at the base rather than trimming partway. Wipe the leaves every month or two, because dust on a leaf this broad blocks light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in six sizes: 140mm in packs of ten, 180mm and 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, then 300mm and 400mm as single plants. The smaller packs are young plants well short of full size, and this is a slow grower. The 300mm and 400mm pots already read as a floor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroad soft leaves are the one weak point in transit, so expect creasing and a droop on arrival. Water it, put it somewhere bright and indirect, and give it a fortnight. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003eCompare plants for low light rooms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eSee more indoor plants that flower\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Peace lilies contain calcium oxalate crystals, which cause mouth irritation, drooling and vomiting if a pet chews the leaves. It is rarely serious, but keep this plant out of reach if your pet chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually the water rather than the plant. Peace lilies are sensitive to chlorine, fluoride and salt build up, so let tap water stand overnight and flush the pot every few months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has mine stopped flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough light is the most common reason. Move it closer to a window with bright indirect light and feed through spring and summer. Sensation is also slower to flower than the smaller varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100274999615,"sku":"SPA-SPP-SEN-100MM-P10","price":177.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44129438171455,"sku":"SPA-SPP-SEN-140MM-P10","price":232.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44129438236991,"sku":"SPA-SPP-SEN-200MM-P6","price":304.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140103262527,"sku":"SPA-SPP-SEN-300MM","price":150.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140103328063,"sku":"SPA-SPP-SEN-400MM","price":259.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/sensation-peace-lily-spathiphyllum-sensation-nnm.jpg?v=1791112369"},{"product_id":"native-gardenia-randia-fitzalanii","title":"Native Gardenia - Randia fitzalanii","description":"\u003cp\u003eNative Gardenia (\u003cem\u003eAtractocarpus fitzalanii\u003c\/em\u003e, still widely sold as \u003cem\u003eRandia fitzalanii\u003c\/em\u003e) is an Australian rainforest tree that screens a boundary and perfumes the garden at the same time. It grows to about 5m tall and 3m wide, with large glossy leaves held in layered tiers, and through spring and summer it opens clusters of white flowers scented strongly enough to carry across a courtyard. Golden yellow fruit follows in autumn, edible and popular with birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe perfume is the point.\u003c\/strong\u003e Few native trees are this strongly scented. One plant near a window fills the space on a warm evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense glossy foliage to the ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e The layered branching makes it a genuine screen, not a tree that lifts and leaves you looking at trunks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and humidity proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes salt wind and high humidity without leaf burn, which rules out most of the competition on a beachside block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds and edible fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The yellow autumn fruit is edible and draws birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row. The tiers overlap within two to three seasons and the wall stays solid from the ground up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e It responds well to trimming and can be held at 2.5m to 3m. Trim after the main flowering flush so you do not remove the buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting and shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a single specimen the layered form is worth showing off, and a mature plant shades a courtyard while keeping its scent within reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Native Gardenia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or part shade both work. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate plant, so Cairns, Brisbane, the Northern Rivers and Sydney all suit it. It is frost tender, and that is the hard limit: cold inland districts, the tablelands and frosting southern gardens will not hold one in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and free draining, the way a rainforest floor behaves. Work compost through the bed and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk. Heavier soil is fine provided water moves through it, so mound on clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in warm weather. It is not a drought plant, and dry spells cost you flowers. Feed with a controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density low down, then one trim a year once flowering finishes. It reshoots readily, so a neglected plant can be cut back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in nine sizes, from tube stock and 140mm packs of ten through 200mm packs of six and single 300mm and 400mm pots, up to 45L, 100L, 200L and 400L. For a long boundary the small sizes are the value option and catch up quickly. The 45L and 100L plants already carry height and tiered branching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth is moderate to fast in the subtropics and slower in a cooler coastal garden, with flowers within one to two years from a 200mm plant. Plants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-fast-growing-screening-trees-for-privacy\"\u003eChoosing a fast screening tree for privacy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse the full Australian native range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it related to the common gardenia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey share a family, white flowers and heavy perfume, but this is a coastal Queensland rainforest tree, not a low shrub. It grows to about 5m, where a common gardenia stays around 1m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in open ground. It is frost tender, so in cold southern gardens it is a large pot plant that spends winter under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a screen, and how long until it closes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.5m apart in a single row. In a subtropical garden with regular water the screen reads as solid in two to three seasons, an extra season in a cooler position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51647810175295,"sku":"RAN-FIT-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140103622975,"sku":"RAN-FIT-140MM-P10","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140103557439,"sku":"RAN-FIT-200MM-P6","price":222.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140103590207,"sku":"RAN-FIT-300MM","price":135.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140103524671,"sku":"RAN-FIT-400MM","price":379.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100275556671,"sku":"RAN-FIT-500MM","price":429.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44728671437119,"sku":"RAN-FIT-100L","price":687.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":48024067506495,"sku":"RAN-FIT-200L","price":1375.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L (Backorder)","offer_id":51637631418687,"sku":"RAN-FIT-400L","price":2750.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Native-Gardenia-Randia-fitzalanii_9b7234e7.png?v=1768454555"},{"product_id":"jade-plant-crassula-ovata","title":"Jade Plant - Crassula ovata","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Jade Plant (\u003cem\u003eCrassula ovata\u003c\/em\u003e) is the succulent that forgives almost everything except overwatering. It builds a thick woody trunk and fleshy, glossy leaves, reaching about 1m tall and 0.8m wide over many years, and mature plants carry clusters of small white to pink flowers in the cooler months. Drought tolerant, heat tolerant, salt tolerant and happy in poor soil, it is a long lived plant that often outlasts the pot it came in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt survives being forgotten.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves store water, so a missed fortnight does no harm. More jade plants are killed by kindness than by neglect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA living sculpture.\u003c\/strong\u003e Older plants thicken into a gnarled miniature tree, so a single specimen in a good pot works as a feature on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and hot climate proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and heat tolerant, so it holds up on an exposed balcony or a beach house courtyard where softer plants crisp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Established plants in a sunny position carry small white to pale pink starry flowers when little else is out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to multiply.\u003c\/strong\u003e A leaf or a broken stem laid on dry mix will root, so one plant becomes a row of gifts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the jade plant's natural home. A wide, shallow terracotta pot suits the root system, and terracotta helps the mix dry between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and dry gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted among stone in free draining ground it needs no irrigation once established, which suits a hot bank or a driveway strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt spray does not mark the leaves, so it works on exposed decks, and at around a metre it fills a corner without needing to be cut back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Jade Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to bright light gives compact growth and the red leaf edges that appear when a plant is properly lit. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, and being frost tender it needs a pot under cover in frosty districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is the only real requirement. Use a cactus and succulent mix in containers, and on heavy garden soil plant on a raised mound. Always choose a pot with drainage holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak thoroughly, then wait until the mix is completely dry before watering again. That usually means every two to three weeks in summer and much less in winter. Soft, yellowing, dropping leaves mean too much water, not too little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed, shape and one caution.\u003c\/strong\u003e A weak dose of controlled release fertiliser in early spring is enough for the season, and pinching stem tips encourages branching. Crassula ovata is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so keep it out of reach where there are pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJade plants are supplied in tube, 140mm, 200mm, 300mm and 400mm sizes, with the smaller sizes sold in packs. Tube and 140mm plants are young and single stemmed, and the value option for filling several pots. The 300mm and 400mm plants already carry branching and a woody trunk, so buy those for an instant feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucculents travel well because they carry their own water. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Leave a new plant dry for its first week, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eBrowse the full succulent range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eCompare plants for bright indoor positions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/small-courtyard-garden-ideas\"\u003eDesign ideas for courtyards and balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow a jade plant indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided you give it the brightest position in the house, ideally a north or east facing window. It is not a low light plant: in a dim corner the stems stretch and the leaves thin out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves dropping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverwatering is the usual cause, particularly in winter. Let the mix dry out completely between waterings, and do not leave the pot sitting in a saucer of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Jade plant is toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, so keep it somewhere animals cannot reach it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44129451245887,"sku":"CRA-OVA-tube","price":31.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100275753279,"sku":"CRA-OVA-100MM-P10","price":145.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140103655743,"sku":"CRA-OVA-140MM-P10","price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140103688511,"sku":"CRA-OVA-200MM-P6","price":265.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140103721279,"sku":"CRA-OVA-300MM","price":155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140103754047,"sku":"CRA-OVA-400MM","price":610.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100275818815,"sku":"CRA-OVA-500MM","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100276080959,"sku":"CRA-OVA-100L","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Jade-Plant-Crassula-ovata.jpg?v=1741857739"},{"product_id":"narrow-chalk-sticks-senecio-senecio-talinoides","title":"Narrow Chalk Sticks Senecio - Senecio talinoides","description":"\u003cp\u003eNarrow Chalk Sticks (\u003cem\u003eSenecio talinoides\u003c\/em\u003e subsp. \u003cem\u003emandraliscae\u003c\/em\u003e) is the blue grey succulent groundcover landscape designers keep coming back to. It grows to about 400mm tall and spreads to 800mm, sending up dense fingers of chalky blue foliage that hold their colour all year. It is drought hardy, salt hardy and almost impossible to kill in a sunny, well drained spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that does not fade.\u003c\/strong\u003e The powdery blue grey foliage is constant through every season, a reliable contrast against green planting and pale gravel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt survives real neglect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and happy in poor soil, so it holds up on the hot dry edges where nothing else looks good.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, so exposed beachside beds and windy foreshore gardens suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow, spreading and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Under 400mm tall with a neat habit, so it never needs cutting back off a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost no maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No feeding, minimal watering, and a light tidy once a year is the entire routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart for a spreading carpet. At that spacing the fingers knit into continuous cover within a season or two in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries, walls and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage between rocks is exactly what it wants, and the blue foliage spilling over a wall edge is the classic use. In a container it works as a low skirt around a taller succulent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing narrow chalk sticks in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the strongest blue colour and tightest growth, while shade turns it green and floppy. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, and takes light frost only, so cold southern gardens are better off growing it in a pot that can shift under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage is the only thing that really matters, and sandy, gravelly or rocky soils are ideal. On clay, plant on a raised mound and mulch with gravel rather than bark, since damp organic mulch against the stems invites rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water it in at planting, then weekly for the first month, and after that only in extended dry weather. It stores its own water and drowns far more easily than it dries out. Fertiliser is unnecessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim back any stems that lift or sprawl, and cut the planting back by about a third in early spring if it has gone leggy. Every trimmed piece strikes readily as a cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold in one size, 120mm pots in packs of ten, currently on backorder and dispatched with the next crop. Ten plants at 40cm spacing cover a little over 1.5 square metres, so work out your area before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucculents are among the best travellers we send, though the waxy blue bloom rubs off where plants touch packaging and takes a few weeks of new growth to return. Leave them somewhere bright for a few days before planting. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-blue-chalksticks-a-guide-for-thriving-plants\"\u003eA grower's guide to blue chalksticks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eBrowse the full succulent range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants suited to rockeries and dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need to cover an area?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 40cm spacing you need roughly six plants per square metre. A pack of ten covers a little over 1.5 square metres, a useful drift in a rockery or along a wall top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Senecio species are toxic if eaten, so keep it out of runs and yards where a pet grazes on plants. Most animals leave the bitter waxy foliage alone, but it is not a plant to rely on that with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my planting gone green and floppy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo much shade, too much water or too much fertiliser, and often all three. Move it to full sun, cut the watering back, and trim the leggy growth in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100276244799,"sku":"SEN-TAL-180MM-P6","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Narrow-Chalk-Sticks-Senecio-Senecio-talinoides.jpg?v=1741857742"},{"product_id":"japanese-box-buxus-microphylla-japonica","title":"Japanese Box - Buxus microphylla japonica","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese Box (\u003cem\u003eBuxus microphylla\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003ejaponica\u003c\/em\u003e) is what you plant for a hedge with a hard, clean edge that still looks right in ten years. Left alone it settles at about 1.5m tall and wide, but almost nobody lets it get there. Planted 30cm to 40cm apart and clipped twice a year it makes a low formal hedge, and the tiny closely set leaves mean the cut face reads as solid green, not a row of severed twigs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes a hard clip.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small leaves and short internodes let you shear a crisp line without leaving torn foliage on the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow growth means less work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two trims a year hold a formal shape. Fast hedging plants want four or five, forever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA wide climate range.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy and heat tolerant, from subtropical gardens through warm and cool temperate districts to Mediterranean climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough where formal hedges fail.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established, content in poor soil, and comfortable with salt laden coastal air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs good in a pot as in the ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Low borders, clipped balls, cones and matched pairs at an entry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow formal hedges and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm to 40cm apart in a single row. Use 30cm for a hedge held under 40cm, and 40cm where you want 60cm to 80cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and shaped plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dense habit keeps a ball, cube or cone legible between trims instead of blurring within a fortnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blocks and parterres give a garden its bones, and slow roots let box live for years in one container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Japanese Box in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest growth and the sharpest edge. Part shade works, though the hedge stays more open. In hot inland gardens, afternoon shade protects the foliage through heatwaves. This is not a plant for the wet tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Undemanding about fertility, firm about drainage. On heavy clay, raise the row into a low mound and work compost through the bed first. Mulch 50mm deep, kept off the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper back. Feed with a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and again after each hard clip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim after the spring flush and again in late summer, keeping the base slightly wider than the top so light reaches the bottom. Note that buxus foliage is toxic to cats, dogs and horses if eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in nine sizes. Tube stock and 140mm packs of ten are the economical way to plant a long border, though a slow plant means two to three seasons before a tube run closes up. The 200mm packs of six and 250mm packs of three are the usual compromise, and 300mm to 500mm plants read as a hedge in the first season. The 400mm and 100L topiary arrive already shaped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright in their pots and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect little visible movement for a month, then steady growth. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to plant, space and clip a hedge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing edging plants for a bed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that thrive in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 30cm and 40cm in a single row. Closer wastes plants, and wider leaves visible gaps for years given how slowly it grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoughly 100mm to 150mm a year. That is why a larger pot size is worth paying for on a hedge you want finished, and why the shape holds once you have it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it go bronze in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome plants take a bronze cast in cold, exposed positions, particularly in cool temperate gardens. The colour returns in spring, and a feed in early autumn plus shelter reduces it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51640257741119,"sku":"BUX-MIC-JAP-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100276736319,"sku":"BUX-MIC-JAP-100MM-P10","price":120.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140103917887,"sku":"BUX-MIC-JAP-140MM-P10","price":180.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140103885119,"sku":"BUX-MIC-JAP-200MM-P6","price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140103786815,"sku":"BUX-MIC-JAP-300MM","price":204.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140103819583,"sku":"BUX-MIC-JAP-400MM","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm Topiary","offer_id":51648082772287,"sku":"BUX-MIC-JAP-400MMTOPIARY","price":631.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140103852351,"sku":"BUX-MIC-JAP-500MM","price":1212.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100276605247,"sku":"BUX-MIC-JAP-100L","price":1608.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L Topiary","offer_id":51648083034431,"sku":"BUX-MIC-JAP-100LTOPIARY","price":1724.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600mm","offer_id":55100277129535,"sku":"BUX-MIC-JAP-600MM","price":1212.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"650mm","offer_id":55100276998463,"sku":"BUX-MIC-JAP-650MM","price":1485.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"700mm","offer_id":55100277096767,"sku":"BUX-MIC-JAP-700MM","price":1485.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100277162303,"sku":"BUX-MIC-JAP-200L","price":5500.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Japanese-Box-Buxus-microphylla-japonica.png?v=1742471649"},{"product_id":"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":"long-leaf-lomandra-lomandra-longifolia","title":"Long Leaf Lomandra - Lomandra longifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eLong Leaf Lomandra (\u003cem\u003eLomandra longifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is the toughest all rounder in Australian landscaping. This native tussock grows to about 1m tall and 1m wide, arching strappy green foliage that holds its shape through drought, frost, salt wind, poor soil and even waterlogged ground. Councils and landscapers mass plant it by the thousand for one reason: once established, it simply does not need you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt survives nearly everything.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, frost hardy, coastal and salt tolerant, comfortable in wet feet and unfussed by poor soil. Few plants in the country carry that full list.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA true local.\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to eastern Australia, it supports local wildlife while looking deliberately designed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScented spring flower spikes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden yellow and cream flower spikes rise through the foliage, carrying a light honey fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe for pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pet friendly plant, so it can line paths and play areas in family gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that hold ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dense, fibrous root system binds banks and batters, which is why it anchors so many erosion plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in offset rows for a dense, flowing sweep. At that spacing the tussocks merge within two seasons and suppress most weeds beneath them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes and retaining walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e On banks too steep or dry to garden, the same 60cm grid stabilises soil while softening the hard lines of walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt wind that burns most foliage leaves it untouched, so it carries beachside plantings to the dune line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row makes a soft, weeping edge along driveways and paths, tough enough to shrug off a stray wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Long Leaf Lomandra in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It thrives across subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid climates, which covers most of the country outside the true tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything: sand, loam or clay, acid or alkaline, fertile or poor. It tolerates both boggy patches and baked dry ground, a combination almost nothing else offers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then leave established plants to the weather in all but the longest dry spells. A native slow release fertiliser in spring is optional rather than necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None needed year to year. Every three to five years, cut the whole tussock back to about 15cm in late winter and it reshoots fresh and full by summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Long Leaf Lomandra as tube stock, in 140mm pots in packs of 10, in 175mm pots in packs of 6 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes are the standard choice for large scale mass planting and establish fast in warm soil, while the potted packs give an instant edge. Expect new growth within weeks in the warmer half of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lomandra-longifolia-care-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eThe complete Lomandra longifolia care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lomandra\"\u003eBrowse the full lomandra range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eMore Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tanika-lomandra-lomandra-longifolia-tanika\"\u003eSee Tanika Lomandra for a finer, softer form\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 60cm apart for a dense massed effect, or stretch to 80cm where you want each tussock to read individually. For edging, a single row at 60cm gives a continuous line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cut it back hard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Cut the whole plant to about 15cm in late winter every few years and it regrows cleanly from the base. This is the easiest way to renew a tired planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with both wet and dry spots?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, that is its party trick. It tolerates periodic waterlogging and hard drought once established, handling the winter swale and the summer bank alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for the tropics?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend it for subtropical climates and south. In the true tropics, high rainfall and heat suit other native tussocks better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for dogs and cats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is pet friendly. The strappy leaves stand up to garden traffic and a chewed tip is harmless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44129651786047,"sku":"LOM-LON-tube","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100279095615,"sku":"LOM-LON-100MM-P10","price":74.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140105064767,"sku":"LOM-LON-140MM-P10","price":156.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140105097535,"sku":"LOM-LON-200MM-P6","price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Long-Leaf-Lomandra-Lomandra-longifolia.png?v=1766221985"},{"product_id":"spiny-head-mat-rush-lomandra-longifolia-verday","title":"Spiny Head Mat Rush - Lomandra longifolia 'Verday'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpiny Head Mat Rush (\u003cem\u003eLomandra longifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Verday') is the landscape workhorse behind half the mass plantings you walk past without noticing. It makes a tidy arching tuft around 80cm tall and 90cm wide, and it keeps going through frost, drought, poor soil, salt wind and clay that stays wet after rain. 'Verday' is a selected form, which matters at scale: a hundred plants look like a hundred of the same plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt tolerates nearly everything.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, happy in poor soil, salt tolerant and able to sit in wet ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt suits almost the whole country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and arid or semi arid gardens are all in range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniform by design.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because it is a selected cultivar rather than seed grown stock, a repeated planting stays even in height and colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightly perfumed flower spikes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow spikes appear in spring with a faint sweet scent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can go into a family front garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 70cm apart, centre to centre. At that spacing a pack of ten covers close to five square metres once the clumps meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dense fibrous root system holds a batter together and copes with the runoff at the base of a wall, where many ornamental grasses fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders, coastal gardens and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row 70cm apart gives a strong green line, though the common name is honest: the leaf tips are firm and finely toothed, so set the row back 30cm to 40cm from a narrow path. Salt wind and reflected heat off rock and gravel do not bother it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Spiny Head Mat Rush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the tightest, most upright clumps. Part shade is tolerated but growth is looser and flowering lighter. It is frost hardy, so unlike most lomandras it suits cool temperate and cold inland gardens as well as the warm coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything: clay, sand, gravel and low fertility fill all work. It handles waterlogging and long dry spells equally. Mulch 50mm deep, clear of the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Weekly through the first summer, fortnightly in the second, then rainfall. One feed of slow release native fertiliser in early spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No annual cut back needed. Every three or four years, shear the planting to about 20cm in late winter, then feed and water once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in three sizes: tubestock as single plants, 140mm pots as a pack of ten, and 200mm pots as a pack of six. Tubes suit a large area, and the 200mm plants arrive as established tufts that read as finished on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe prepared for a slow first year: a new mass planting looks sparse for twelve months before it thickens. Strappy foliage travels well, though expect some creased leaves from the box. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lomandra-longifolia-care-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003ecomprehensive lomandra care guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare cultivars in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lomandra\"\u003efull lomandra range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee what else suits a batter in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003eplants for retaining walls and slopes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eplants that are safe around pets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeventy centimetres apart, centre to centre. Because each clump reaches about 90cm wide, tighter spacing only crowds the planting later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it actually prickly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaf tips are firm and finely toothed rather than sharp like a spine. It is fine to work around, but allow 30cm to 40cm of clearance from a path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is not toxic to cats or dogs, one reason it is used so widely in public landscaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost and cold winters?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This is a frost hardy form, so it holds up in cool temperate and cold inland gardens where softer lomandras brown off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44129666138431,"sku":"LOM-LON-VER-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140105195839,"sku":"LOM-LON-VER-140MM-P10","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140105228607,"sku":"LOM-LON-VER-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Spiny-Head-Mat-Rush-Lomandra-longifolia-Verday.png?v=1766221987"},{"product_id":"no-mow-grass-zoysia-tenuifolia","title":"No Mow Grass - Zoysia tenuifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo Mow Grass (\u003cem\u003eZoysia tenuifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is the closest thing to a lawn you never have to cut. Rather than standing upright it grows as a fine, soft mat about 100mm deep that folds into low undulating mounds, so the surface reads as a green cushion instead of a mown sward. Each plant creeps outward on runners to cover roughly a metre, and planted 30cm apart it knits into continuous cover in a season or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe mower can go.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 100mm it never needs cutting to look right. An occasional trim is a choice, not a chore.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little water once it is away.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and untroubled by poor soil, so it suits gardens under water restrictions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft underfoot.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine leaf makes a pleasant surface to sit on, unlike a coarse running lawn grass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalt and coastal tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles salt spray and sandy ground, which is why it turns up around pools and beach houses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLawn alternative and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart in a grid for quick full coverage. Wider spacing costs less but you carry more weeding while the runners close the gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance and a low, clean habit make it a good pool surround, and it does not throw clippings into the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries, slopes and paving joints.\u003c\/strong\u003e The mounding habit looks intentional draped over rock or falling down a bank, and it takes light foot traffic between pavers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing No Mow Grass in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light part shade; dense shade thins it and lets weeds in. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, so most of coastal Australia and the milder inland. It handles light frost only, so in cold districts expect it to brown off over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and preparation.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with poor and sandy ground but it must drain. Prepare the whole area rather than individual holes: strip out existing weeds and grass, cultivate the top 100mm and rake level. Weed competition during establishment is the main reason a planting fails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water daily for the first fortnight, then every second or third day through the first summer while the runners spread. After that it needs water only in extended dry weather. A light slow release fertiliser in early spring and late summer keeps the colour up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne honest warning.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is not a wear grass. A busy dog and a summer of backyard cricket will thin it, so keep a small conventional lawn for play and use no mow grass everywhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in five formats: tube stock, 140mm pots in packs of ten, 175mm and 200mm pots in packs of six, and 330mm tiles. Tubes and the 140mm packs are the economical way to cover a large area and are what most customers order. The 330mm tiles are ready made turf squares for an instant patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or early autumn while the soil is warm. Plants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/no-mow-grass-the-perfect-ground-cover-for-your-landscape\"\u003eNo mow grass and lawn alternatives explained\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers-groundcover\"\u003eBrowse climbers and groundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-ground-cover-options-for-in-between-steppers-easy-low-maintenance-choices\"\u003eGroundcovers for planting between pavers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-prepare-the-soil-for-planting-tips-tricks\"\u003ePreparing your soil before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need per square metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 30cm spacing, about eleven plants per square metre. A 20 square metre area takes roughly 220 plants, or 22 packs of ten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it covers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne to two growing seasons at 30cm spacing, faster in a warm summer with regular water. Keeping weeds out during that first year makes more difference than anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I ever have to mow it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Some gardeners run a mower over it once a year on the highest setting to flatten the mounds, but that is a matter of taste. Left alone it stays around 100mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51647904809279,"sku":"ZOY-TEN-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100280176959,"sku":"ZOY-TEN-100MM-P10","price":115.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140105490751,"sku":"ZOY-TEN-140MM-P10","price":151.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140105523519,"sku":"ZOY-TEN-200MM-P6","price":155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100280242495,"sku":"ZOY-TEN-300MM","price":92.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm Tile","offer_id":44340735639871,"sku":"ZOY-TEN-330MMTILE","price":74.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/No-Mow-Grass-Zoysia-tenuifolia.png?v=1742471753"},{"product_id":"mediterranean-cypress-cupressus-sempervirens-glauca","title":"Mediterranean Cypress - Cupressus sempervirens 'Glauca'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mediterranean cypress (\u003cem\u003eCupressus sempervirens\u003c\/em\u003e 'Glauca') is the narrow blue grey column that lines Tuscan driveways, and it does the same job here without asking much in return. In an Australian garden it reaches around 10m tall while holding to about 2m wide, so it gives height where a spreading tree would never fit. The form is naturally tight, so most gardeners never pick up the shears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in almost no width.\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughly 10m tall on a 2m footprint, which suits a boundary, a driveway edge or the narrow gap beside a garage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue grey rather than plain green.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 'Glauca' selection carries a soft steel tone that reads as deliberate against rendered walls, sandstone and gravel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt holds its own shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally columnar, so a formal look comes without regular clipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard to kill once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, wind tolerant and content in poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart for a formal run, or space them 3m to 4m apart if you want distinct columns marking a drive rather than a continuous wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening in tight spaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e A row at 1.5m spacing makes a high narrow screen that steals almost no garden bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and formal planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A matched pair either side of an entry, or a group of three, sets a formal tone immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mediterranean cypress in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, the more the better. This tree belongs in warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi arid gardens, which covers Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne, Canberra, inland New South Wales and most dry country. It suits hot dry summers and cold winters alike. In the humid tropics and subtropics it is a harder ask, because still wet air encourages fungal problems in dense conifer foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage is the one thing it insists on. Poor, rocky, sandy and alkaline soils are all fine, heavy wet clay is not. On clay, mound the planting position 200mm to 300mm and improve the bed with compost and gypsum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Weekly deep watering through the first two summers, then very little. Established trees rarely need water outside a severe drought, and overwatering does more harm than neglect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light feeding only, a complete fertiliser in early spring if growth is slow. Prune sparingly and never into bare old wood, because conifers do not reshoot from it. Trimming the outer growth in late spring keeps the column tight if it opens with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in eight sizes: 140mm packs of ten, 200mm packs of six, 250mm packs of three, then 300mm, 400mm, 500mm, 90L and 100L. The multi packs are the practical buy for an avenue, because a run of driveway needs real numbers. The 400mm and 500mm pots suit a single feature, and the 90L and 100L trees carry real height for an entry that has to look finished straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Growth runs at roughly 30cm to 60cm a year once settled, so a young plant is not a slow project. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eBrowse feature and screening trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants for dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow wide will it actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 2m at full size, and it takes many years to get there. If you need it tighter, a light trim of the outer growth in late spring holds it closer to 1.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a driveway?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne and a half metres apart gives a continuous formal screen. For the classic avenue look with air between the columns, space them 3m to 4m apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a few years, yes, in a large container with free draining mix. It is a long lived tree with a deep root system, so plan to plant it out eventually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140105621823,"sku":"CUP-SEM-GLA-140MM-P10","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140105654591,"sku":"CUP-SEM-GLA-200MM-P6","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140105687359,"sku":"CUP-SEM-GLA-300MM","price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44302519075135,"sku":"CUP-SEM-GLA-400MM","price":450.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":51649362493759,"sku":"CUP-SEM-GLA-500MM","price":891.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140105720127,"sku":"CUP-SEM-GLA-100L","price":891.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100280668479,"sku":"CUP-SEM-GLA-200L","price":1911.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Mediterranean-Cypress-Cupressus-sempervirens-Glauca.png?v=1766222007"},{"product_id":"dwarf-jade-plant-crassula-ovata-compacta-portulacaria-afra","title":"Dwarf Jade Plant - Crassula ovata 'Compacta' \/ Portulacaria afra","description":"\u003cp\u003eDwarf Jade Plant (\u003cem\u003eCrassula ovata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Compacta') is the succulent to choose when you want a miniature tree rather than a rosette. 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Overwatering is the only reliable way to kill it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat, poor soil and salt are all fine.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles baking courtyards, thin gravelly soil and coastal exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes shaping well.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch a branch and it forks in two, so you can build a canopy over a few seasons. A bright windowsill suits it as well as a rockery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where it belongs. A wide, shallow terracotta pot suits the root system and the weight of the trunk, and terracotta helps the mix dry between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and dry gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted among stone in a hot, well drained bed it needs no irrigation once established. Group three at different sizes rather than spacing them evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne caveat before you buy: \u003cem\u003eCrassula ovata\u003c\/em\u003e is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so this is not the succulent for a floor level pot in a home with pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Dwarf Jade Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun outdoors, or the brightest window indoors. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, and it is frost tender, so cool temperate districts want a pot that can shift under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free draining cactus and succulent mix, or potting mix opened up with coarse sand and gravel. The pot must have a drainage hole. Poor soil is fine; wet soil is fatal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak it, tip out the saucer, then let the mix dry right through: every two to three weeks from spring to autumn, monthly in winter. Feed a half strength liquid fertiliser twice over the warm season and no more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in spring to shape, cutting just above a leaf pair. Leggy growth means too little light rather than too little water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in five sizes: 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and single 300mm and 400mm pots, with the 250mm on backorder at times. The smaller sizes are young plants with no trunk character yet, while the 300mm and 400mm plants already have a thickened base and branching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucculents are among the best travellers we send, and a few dropped leaves are normal. Leave the plant dry for a week after it lands before the first water. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/ripple-jade-plant-unlock-elegance-in-your-space\"\u003eHow to shape and style a jade plant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eBrowse the full succulent range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eMore plants that thrive in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003eBalcony plants that cope with heat and wind\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Jade plants are toxic to cats and dogs, and chewing the leaves can cause vomiting, drooling and lethargy. Keep it out of reach, and contact a vet if a pet eats any of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery two to three weeks in the warm months, monthly in winter, and only once the mix is dry all the way through. Soft, yellowing or dropping leaves almost always mean too much water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my plant stretching and floppy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough light. Move it to full sun outdoors or the brightest window indoors, then cut the stretched growth back in spring and it will rebranch tighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140105851199,"sku":"CRA-OVA-COM-140MM-P10","price":137.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140105818431,"sku":"CRA-OVA-COM-200MM-P6","price":295.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44194317336895,"sku":"CRA-OVA-COM-300MM","price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140105883967,"sku":"CRA-OVA-COM-400MM","price":544.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100280897855,"sku":"CRA-OVA-COM-500MM","price":973.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Dwarf-Jade-Plant-Crassula-ovata-Compacta-Portulacaria-afra_9b59a764.jpg?v=1768454649"},{"product_id":"dwarf-mondo-grass-ophiopogon-japonicus-nana","title":"Dwarf Mondo Grass - Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDwarf Mondo Grass (\u003cem\u003eOphiopogon japonicus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Nana') is the neatest living carpet we sell, holding at roughly 10cm high and 20cm across and never needing a mow. It is not a true grass but a small clumping lily, which is why it stays dense and tidy instead of running through the garden. Planted 15cm apart it knits into a solid dark green mat under trees, between pavers and along a path edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA lawn alternative you never mow.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 10cm tall it stays even on its own, so shaded strips where turf thins out finally look finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays where you put it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clumping rather than running, so it will not invade beds or creep next door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits almost any Australian climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles the dry shade under established trees, which defeats most groundcovers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No mowing, no staking, no deadheading. A tidy up every few years is the whole job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 15cm apart for a solid carpet, which closes over in two growing seasons. Stretch to 20cm on a large area if you are happy to wait an extra season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row at 15cm centres gives a crisp green kerb along a path or driveway that holds its line without clipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetween pavers and in rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes light foot traffic in stepper joints and softens the gaps between rocks without swallowing them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Dwarf Mondo Grass in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade is ideal and full shade is fine. It takes full sun in cool and warm temperate gardens with reliable moisture, but in the tropics, subtropics and hot inland areas afternoon sun bleaches the leaves yellow. It suits tropical through to cool temperate zones and is frost hardy in the south.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable garden soil that drains. Fork compost through the top 100mm before planting, since a groundcover this low is hard to improve later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it damp for the first two months while roots take hold, then it becomes properly drought tolerant. A light dose of slow release fertiliser each spring keeps the colour deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None required. Every three or four years, shear an established planting back by half in early spring to refresh it and divide overcrowded clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in two sizes: tubes, and 140mm pots in packs of ten. Tubes are the sensible choice for large areas because the price per plant is low and mondo establishes readily from small stock. The 140mm packs give bigger clumps that read as a finished planting much sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe honest with yourself about the timeline. This is a slow growing plant, and a tube planting takes two to three seasons to close into a true carpet, so weed diligently in the meantime. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. 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At 20cm spacing that drops to roughly 25 per square metre, which costs less but takes an extra season to close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I walk on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt handles occasional foot traffic, which is why it works well between steppers. It is not a substitute for turf in a play area, and constant traffic will wear bare patches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in deep shade under a tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is one of the better options for dry shade. Growth is slower there, so plant at 15cm and water through the first two summers while it competes with tree roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44194410987839,"sku":"OPH-JAP-NAN-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100280996159,"sku":"OPH-JAP-NAN-100MM-P10","price":164.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140105982271,"sku":"OPH-JAP-NAN-140MM-P10","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Dwarf-Mondo-Grass-Ophiopogon-japonicus-Nana.png?v=1742471777"},{"product_id":"golden-biota-thuja-orientalis-nana-aurea","title":"Golden Biota - Thuja orientalis 'Nana Aurea'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGolden Biota (\u003cem\u003ePlatycladus orientalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Nana Aurea', still widely listed as \u003cem\u003eThuja orientalis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a dwarf conifer that holds a neat rounded egg shape without any clipping at all. It reaches about 1.5m tall and 1.2m wide, slowly, and the flattened sprays of foliage carry a warm gold tone that deepens through the cooler months. If you want formal structure in a dry garden without the pruning, this is the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe shape is built in.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows as a tidy rounded egg on its own. No shearing, no wiring, no annual reshaping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold that lasts all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage holds its golden tone through every season and intensifies in cold weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry, hot and poor ground suit it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant, frost hardy and content in poor soil, so it is a genuine low water plant for an unirrigated bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow and predictable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reaching 1.5m takes years, so it stays in scale in a small bed or a pot far longer than a fast conifer would.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and formal entries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A matched pair in 400mm or larger pots frames a doorway or a flight of steps, and the shape stays true with no clipping. Container growing holds it closer to 1m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Repeated down a border it gives rhythm and winter structure, and in a rockery the gold reads well against grey stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted 1m apart in a line it makes a low informal edge between garden rooms. It is too small and too slow for screening, so use it for structure rather than privacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Golden Biota in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, which is what produces the gold. In shade the colour goes green and the shape opens up. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi-arid gardens. It is not a plant for the humid tropics or subtropics, where persistent humidity encourages fungal problems in the dense interior foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is the only firm requirement, and it tolerates poor, stony ground that would starve other conifers. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound, since wet winter soil is the most common cause of failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then very little. Overwatering does more harm than a dry spell. A light application of slow release fertiliser in early spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Essentially none. Trim only to remove damaged growth, and stay within green foliage, because conifers of this type do not reshoot from old brown stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Biota is grown here in tube stock and in 200mm pots sold in packs of six. Tube stock is a young plant of about 15 to 20cm, and given how slowly this conifer grows you should count on four to five years from a tube before it has real presence. The 200mm plants are two or three years ahead and the better buy if you want the shape to read now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConifers travel well, though some interior browning after transit is normal and brushes out. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/conifers-growing-maintaining\"\u003eGrowing and maintaining conifers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/conifers\"\u003eBrowse the full conifer range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants suited to rockeries and dry beds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topiary-and-shaping-plants\"\u003eCompare plants for formal shapes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly, and that is a feature rather than a fault. Expect roughly 10 to 15cm a year in good conditions, which means several years before it approaches its mature 1.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need clipping to keep its shape?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The rounded egg form is natural. Trim only to tidy damage, and stay within green foliage, since cuts into bare brown wood will not reshoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Conifer foliage is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, and the oils irritate the mouth and stomach. Keep potted plants out of reach of a pet that chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44760634982719,"sku":"THU-ORI-NANAUR-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140106047807,"sku":"THU-ORI-NANAUR-200MM-P6","price":247.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100281389375,"sku":"THU-ORI-NANAUR-300MM","price":154.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Golden-Biota-Thuja-orientalis-Nana-Aurea.png?v=1766222022"},{"product_id":"evergreen-frangipani-plumeria-pudica","title":"Evergreen Frangipani - Plumeria pudica","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvergreen Frangipani (\u003cem\u003ePlumeria pudica\u003c\/em\u003e) gives you the frangipani look without the bare winter sticks. It holds glossy dark green leaves all year, shaped a little like a fiddle, and carries clusters of pure white flowers with a yellow throat almost continuously through the warm months. At about 4m tall and 2.5m wide it stays in scale with a courtyard or a pool surround, where a traditional frangipani would eventually take over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen, so winter is not ugly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ordinary frangipani stands as bare grey stems for months; this one keeps its canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers for most of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it is rarely without white flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast, then it stops.\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick to useful height, then it settles near 4m rather than climbing over the roofline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for pools and the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, heat tolerant and drought tolerant once established, with a canopy that does not shed constantly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little work.\u003c\/strong\u003e No spraying regime, and pruning is optional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the job it does best. It takes reflected heat and chlorinated splash, keeps its leaves through winter so the pool area does not look bare in July, and stays out of the paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant near an entry or against a rendered wall reads as sculpture. Give it 2.5m of width and full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A container 500mm or larger with free draining mix keeps it smaller, flowering just as freely, and lets you move it under cover in a cold snap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Evergreen Frangipani in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. Part shade keeps it alive but cuts flowering noticeably. It is frost tender, so it belongs in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens: Darwin, Cairns, Brisbane, coastal Sydney and coastal Perth are all comfortable. In Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and any frost prone district, pot it and shelter it for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil is non negotiable, because it rots in wet clay. Plant on a raised mound with coarse compost and sand worked through, or a cactus and succulent mix in pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply but let the soil dry between drinks, roughly weekly through the first summer and only in dry spells after. Cut watering right back in winter, and feed in early spring and mid summer with a low nitrogen fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and sap.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pruning is rarely needed; shorten a few stems in late spring for a fuller shape. Cuts release a milky sap that irritates skin and eyes, so wear gloves and rinse your tools. That sap is also why it is a poor choice for a yard where a dog chews everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: 200mm pots in packs of six, single 300mm pots, then 45L and 100L. The 200mm and 300mm plants are young and grow away quickly in a warm summer. The 45L and 100L sizes arrive branched and typically flower in their first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Plant in spring or early summer if you can; stock arriving in cooler months sits still until the soil warms. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/plumeria-pudica-a-guide-to-the-enchanting-white-flower\"\u003eThe complete evergreen frangipani growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/your-ideal-tropical-poolside-plants-for-low-maintenance-bliss\"\u003eChoosing low maintenance poolside plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full tropical plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planning-your-coastal-feature-garden\"\u003ePlanning a coastal feature garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from a normal frangipani?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt keeps its leaves through winter and flowers for far longer, but carries little to no perfume. If scent is the whole point, a traditional deciduous frangipani is the better buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is frost tender. In frost prone gardens grow it in a large pot, keep it dry through winter and move it under an eave when cold nights are forecast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has mine stopped flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually not enough sun, or too much nitrogen from a general fertiliser. Move it into all day sun and switch to a low nitrogen feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100281651519,"sku":"PLU-PUD-140MM-P10","price":362.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140106211647,"sku":"PLU-PUD-200MM-P6","price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140106244415,"sku":"PLU-PUD-300MM","price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100281684287,"sku":"PLU-PUD-400MM","price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100281749823,"sku":"PLU-PUD-500MM","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44489565274431,"sku":"PLU-PUD-100L","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Evergreen-Frangipani-Plumeria-pudica.png?v=1767934651"},{"product_id":"pink-frangipani-plumeria-rubra","title":"Pink Frangipani - Plumeria rubra","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pink Frangipani (\u003cem\u003ePlumeria rubra\u003c\/em\u003e) is the tree that makes an Australian summer smell like one. It settles at about 5m tall and 4m wide, carrying heads of soft pink flowers through the warm months with a scent that carries across a courtyard at dusk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent that reaches the whole garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blooms open from late spring into autumn and perfume strongly in the evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non invasive and shallow, so it can go near paving, a pool shell or a boundary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA small tree that acts like one.\u003c\/strong\u003e It gives a modest backyard a real canopy without taking the whole garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat and salt tolerant, which suits a hot coastal block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural in winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bare grey branching through the cool months is a feature in its own right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic use. The canopy throws dappled rather than heavy shade, and the flowers drop whole instead of shredding into the water. Allow 2m from the coping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree in lawn or a gravel bed is enough. The open, layered branching reads as sculpture even before it flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider holds one for years and keeps it nearer 2m to 3m, which is the practical route in cooler districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Frangipani in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, and the more of it the better for flowering. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, the tablelands and cold inland districts need a large pot that can move under cover, or a warm north facing wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above all else. On heavy clay, plant on a mound raised 200mm to 300mm and open the backfill with coarse sand. Wet winter soil causes stem rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only in long dry spells, and cut right back over winter. Feed a high potassium fertiliser in early spring and mid summer; too much nitrogen gives soft growth and few flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Shorten branches back to a fork in late winter if you want a denser head. Every cut releases milky sap, so wear gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight sizes are grown. The 200mm pack of six is the value option for a group; single 300mm and 400mm pots are young trees with one or two branches. From 45L through 100L, 200L, 300L and 400L you are buying an advanced tree with a formed head that flowers in its first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plant that arrives leafless in the cooler months is dormant, not dead. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every tree carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/frangipani-varieties-choosing-the-perfect-blooms\"\u003eOur guide to frangipani varieties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003ePlants suited to poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eThe wider fragrant plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/non-invasive-root-trees\"\u003eTrees with non invasive roots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it lose its leaves in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, everywhere except the wet tropics. It stands bare for several weeks before new leaves and flower buds push together in spring. That is normal, not a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is mine not flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually shade or too much nitrogen. It needs full sun for most of the day, and lawn fertiliser drifting into the bed gives leaves at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the sap dangerous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe milky sap is an irritant to skin and eyes, so this is not a plant we list as pet friendly. 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The foliage sits at about 30cm, with mauve flower stems standing to roughly 60cm, and each clump spreads to about 40cm. Crush a leaf and it smells of garlic, which is where the name comes from, and that scent keeps most grazing animals away from a border.\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 Mauve clusters appear from spring through to autumn, and in mild gardens carry on into winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard to kill.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat and salt tolerant and happy in poor soil, so it holds the strip beside a driveway that defeats everything else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA neat, permanent edge.\u003c\/strong\u003e The clumps stay tight rather than running, so a border planted once stays where you put it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible for the cook.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves and flowers can be chopped into salads and eggs as a mild garlic substitute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart for a continuous border. At that spacing the clumps meet in one season and give a clean line along a path or driveway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 30cm spacing works across a bed, giving about eleven plants per square metre and a low sea of grey green foliage with flowers held above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e It thrives in a shallow pot or between rocks, where sharp drainage suits it and the flower stems have something to rise against.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing society garlic in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering, though it accepts a few hours of shade. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, and is frost hardy, so cold southern districts are within range. Foliage may brown off after a heavy frost and returns in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is the only real requirement, and it performs in poor or coastal sand. On clay, raise the bed 150mm and add coarse compost. Mulch lightly, away from the crowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, after which it lives on rainfall in most gardens. A light dose of complete fertiliser in early spring is all it needs; rich feeding gives leaves at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Snap off spent flower stems at the base to keep it blooming. Every three or four years, lift the clumps in early spring, split them and replant, which restores flowering once a mature clump crowds itself out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes. Tubes are the value choice for a long border or a mass planting, and they fill out within a season. The 140mm pack of ten and the 200mm pack of six arrive as established clumps, which suits a shorter run where the line should read straight away.\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 roots to take within three to four weeks in warm weather, and flowers in the first full 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\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing edging plants for a clean garden line\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/variegated-society-garlic-tulbaghia-violacea-variegata\"\u003eVariegated society garlic for a lighter edge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eBrowse edible plants for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003ePlants that bring in bees and butterflies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It belongs to the garlic and onion group, which is toxic to cats and dogs if eaten. Plant it away from areas where pets dig or graze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt clumps rather than runs, so it stays where it is planted. It can set seed in mild gardens, and removing spent flower stems prevents that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the whole garden smell of garlic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly when the leaves are crushed or cut. Walking past a border you will notice nothing, but mowing or brushing against it releases the scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44207500460351,"sku":"TUL-VIO-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140106539327,"sku":"TUL-VIO-140MM-P10","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140106572095,"sku":"TUL-VIO-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Society-Garlic-Tulbaghia-violacea.png?v=1766222028"},{"product_id":"variegated-society-garlic-tulbaghia-violacea-variegata","title":"Variegated Society Garlic - Tulbaghia violacea 'Variegata'","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated Society Garlic (\u003cem\u003eTulbaghia violacea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegata') earns its place twice over: cream and green striped foliage that lifts a dull border all year, and mauve pink flower heads through the warm months. It stays neat at about 40cm tall and 30cm across, and tolerates drought, heat, frost, salt and poor soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariegated foliage that works all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream edged leaves hold their pattern through every season, so the border keeps interest long after the flowers finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and predictable.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 40cm by 30cm it edges a path without ever needing to be cut back to size.\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, which covers most of the difficult spots in an Australian garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slender stems carry clusters of mauve to purple flowers over a long warm season, held clear above the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible for the kitchen.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves and flowers have a mild garlic flavour and stand in for garlic chives in salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart in a single row for a neat continuous edge. The clumps merge within a season or two into an unbroken variegated line, and the pale leaf margins lift a shaded path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blocks at 30cm centres are where this plant looks best, roughly eleven plants per square metre. A drift of variegated foliage reads as a deliberate decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries, pots and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage suits it, so rockeries and raised pockets are ideal. A pot 300mm or wider holds a clump for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing variegated society garlic in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun keeps the variegation crisp and the flowering heavy; part shade is tolerated but the clumps loosen and flower less. It suits warm temperate, subtropical, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid to semi-arid gardens, close to the whole country. It is frost hardy, though the foliage looks tired after a hard frost and freshens in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and not too rich. Sandy and gravelly soils are ideal, and it manages poor ground where little else will edge a path. On clay, plant into a raised bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer while the clump settles, then only in extended dry spells. A light application of complete slow release fertiliser in early spring keeps the leaf colour strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flower stems at the base as they finish, and tidy browned leaves in late winter. Divide congested clumps every three or four years in spring, the simplest way to get more plants for free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown in 140mm pots in packs of ten and 200mm pots in packs of six. Both are established clumps rather than seedlings, and buying in packs means enough plants to complete an edging run in one delivery. A pack of ten at 30cm spacing covers about 3m of border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrappy foliage travels well, though leaves may be creased in the box, which grows out within a few weeks. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, under our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. One thing to know: the leaves are edible for people, but this plant belongs to the onion and garlic family, which is toxic to cats and dogs.\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\/border-brilliance-low-growing-plant-ideas\"\u003eIdeas for low growing plants along a border\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eBrowse the full variegated foliage range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003eCompare plants suited to mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants for rockeries and dry banks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need per metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 30cm spacing, between three and four plants per metre of row. For a solid block, allow eleven per square metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really smell of garlic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly when the leaves are crushed, brushed hard or mown. Left alone the plant has no noticeable scent, and the flowers are faintly sweet rather than pungent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It belongs to the same group as onions and garlic, which is toxic to cats and dogs if eaten. Choose a different edging plant if your pet grazes garden foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44207546237247,"sku":"TUL-VIO-VAR-140MM-P10","price":193.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140106604863,"sku":"TUL-VIO-VAR-200MM-P6","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Variegated-Society-Garlic-Tulbaghia-violacea-Variegata.jpg?v=1741857821"},{"product_id":"queensland-kauri-pine-agathis-robusta","title":"Queensland Kauri Pine - Agathis robusta","description":"\u003cp\u003eQueensland Kauri Pine (\u003cem\u003eAgathis robusta\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the great Australian rainforest conifers, and in a garden it behaves far more politely than its reputation suggests. In wild rainforest it reaches 40m, but in cultivation it is slow and strictly upright, at around 12m tall and 5m wide after ten to fifteen years. The foliage is unusual for a conifer: broad, glossy, strap shaped leaves rather than needles, on a straight pale grey trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Australian native with real presence.\u003c\/strong\u003e It brings a formality an exotic pine or cypress cannot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmaller and slower than the forest figures suggest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden grown it is a considered choice for a large block, not a mistake waiting to happen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost no maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e It drops no carpet of prickly litter, is humidity, wind and drought tolerant once established, and holds a single straight leader without shaping or annual pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting on a large block.\u003c\/strong\u003e One kauri as a lawn specimen gives you a hundred year tree with a beautiful trunk from year five and a crown that shades year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow around 6m between trees, based on a mature width of about 5m, so each keeps a full crown rather than stripping its lower branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tall, narrow habit and wind tolerance make it a good backbone tree on an exposed rural boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Queensland Kauri Pine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for a mature tree, though young plants appreciate part shade for a year or two. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens: Queensland, coastal and northern New South Wales, and warmer parts of Western Australia and the Northern Territory. It takes light frost only, so cold inland districts and the tablelands are not its home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, free draining soil enriched with compost gives the best growth. It will not thrive in a wet, compacted spot. Mulch 75mm deep out to the drip line, 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 two summers, then reduce. A low phosphorus controlled release native fertiliser in early spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave the leader alone. Remove lower branches only if you need clearance, and do it gradually rather than in one lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in seven sizes: 200mm pots as a pack of six, then 300mm, 400mm, and 25L, 45L, 100L and 200L. The 200mm packs and 300mm pots are young and the value choice for an avenue or shelter belt. The 400mm and 25L to 200L sizes arrive with a formed trunk and useful height, the way to go for a single feature. Plants are packed to travel upright and 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=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse more Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eSee the full range of trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/conifers\"\u003eCompare other conifers for feature planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing the ground before planting a tree\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly, and that is part of the appeal. Those 40m figures come from old growth rainforest, with centuries behind them. In a garden, figure on roughly 500mm to 800mm of height a year, less in a cool or dry one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far from the house should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least 8m. The crown reaches about 5m across, the root system spreads further, and it is a tree you want standing clear of a roofline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor its first few years, yes. A 200mm or 300mm plant sits happily in a large container, and at 500mm to 800mm a year it is in no hurry to outgrow one. It is still a 12m tree in the end, so plan on planting it out into open ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140107030847,"sku":"AGA-ROB-200MM-P6","price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140107063615,"sku":"AGA-ROB-300MM","price":173.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140107096383,"sku":"AGA-ROB-400MM","price":425.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44493238960447,"sku":"AGA-ROB-100L","price":708.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44493238993215,"sku":"AGA-ROB-200L","price":1271.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100285190463,"sku":"AGA-ROB-400L","price":2392.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100285255999,"sku":"AGA-ROB-500L","price":5362.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100285223231,"sku":"AGA-ROB-2000L","price":5362.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Queensland-Kauri-Pine-Agathis-robusta_38de7c0d.jpg?v=1742471858"},{"product_id":"pencil-pine-cupressus-sempervirens-nitschkes-needles","title":"Pencil Pine - Cupressus sempervirens 'Nitschke's Needles'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePencil Pine 'Nitschke's Needles' (\u003cem\u003eCupressus sempervirens\u003c\/em\u003e 'Nitschke's Needles') is an Australian bred selection of the Italian cypress chosen for one thing: it stays genuinely narrow. Expect around 5m tall and under 1m wide in a home garden, with fine dark green foliage packed tightly to a single upright form. That makes it the plant to reach for when you want vertical structure in a bed only a metre deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow without maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e It holds under 1m across on its own, not from a ladder and a hedge trimmer every spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA realistic height.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 5m in a garden, which screens a fence and a first floor window without dominating the street.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay put.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non invasive, so it suits a driveway edge, paving or a boundary wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough across dry Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant, drought tolerant once established, wind firm and happy in poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormal structure, no fuss.\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen, dense, and it takes light shaping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e A matched row is the classic use. Space them 1m apart for a solid vertical screen, or 2m to 3m apart for a rhythm of separate columns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening in a narrow bed.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1m apart the columns meet and give a formal screen in a strip most screening plants cannot fit. Keep them 60cm off a fence so air moves behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntries, pots and topiary.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pair either side of a gate gives instant formality, and the tight habit takes shaping well. Use a container at least 500mm across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pencil Pine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, with plenty of air around the plant. This is a Mediterranean plant at heart and it belongs in warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens: Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, Perth and inland New South Wales and Victoria all suit it. Humid tropical and subtropical gardens are not its climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters far more than fertility. It grows happily in stony, sandy or poor ground and sulks in heavy wet clay. On clay, plant on a raised mound with gypsum and coarse compost worked through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once a week through the first two summers, then only in prolonged dry weather. Overwatering an established plant does more damage than drought. Feed lightly in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and staking.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none is required. For a crisper column, shear lightly in late spring and stay within green growth, because conifers do not reshoot from bare inner wood. Stake advanced plants for the first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: 200mm pots in packs of six, then 25L, 45L and 100L. The 200mm packs are the sensible way to plant a long driveway run: fast to establish, and the saving over a dozen plants is considerable. The 25L and 45L sizes suit a pair at an entry, and the 100L is semi advanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConifers arrive thirsty, so water them the day they land and again two days later. Plants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Growth is slow and steady, which is exactly why the shape holds. 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\/pencil-pine-characteristics-care\"\u003ePencil pine varieties and care in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/conifers\"\u003eBrowse the full conifer range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/conifers-growing-maintaining\"\u003eHow to grow and care for conifers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/crafting-elegance-using-plants-to-make-a-statement-entrance\"\u003eUsing plants to make a statement entrance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 5m in a garden over many years. Older Italian cypress in Europe reach far more, but this is a slow, narrow selection and 5m is the realistic figure to plan around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1m apart for a continuous formal screen. For an avenue where the columns should read individually, 2m to 3m apart looks better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Brisbane or Darwin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not the right plant for humid tropical and subtropical gardens. It is at its best in warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and dry inland climates where summers are drier and air moves freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100285550911,"sku":"CUP-SEM-NIT-140MM-P10","price":180.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140107325759,"sku":"CUP-SEM-NIT-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100285583679,"sku":"CUP-SEM-NIT-300MM","price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100285616447,"sku":"CUP-SEM-NIT-400MM","price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":48944529113407,"sku":"CUP-SEM-NIT-100L","price":687.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Pencil-Pine-Cupressus-sempervirens-Nitschkes-Needles.png?v=1768454701"},{"product_id":"spartan-juniper-juniperus-spartan","title":"Spartan Juniper - Juniperus 'Spartan'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpartan Juniper (\u003cem\u003eJuniperus chinensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Spartan') is the screening conifer for gardens where width is the problem. It climbs to about 5m but holds itself to roughly 1.2m wide in a dense, dark green column. Frost hardy and drought tolerant, it screens reliably in the cold climates where lilly pillies and murraya give up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall privacy in a narrow bed.\u003c\/strong\u003e It fits side passages, boundary strips and the gap between house and fence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIts shape is built in.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tight columnar habit is natural: no hedge trimmer, no ladder work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely cold hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Takes hard frost in its stride, which makes it a first choice for Canberra, the tablelands, inland Victoria and the Adelaide Hills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough on the coast too.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, wind tolerant and untroubled by poor soil, one of the few formal screens that handles exposed positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormal looks without formal effort.\u003c\/strong\u003e Matched pairs frame an entry, and it takes spiral and cone topiary well if you enjoy the shears.\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 solid evergreen wall. A 10m boundary takes 10 or 11 plants, and the row stays inside a 1.5m bed even at full height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Repeated columns at 1.5m to 2m spacing give the formal avenue effect European gardens use cypress for, on a hardier plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and topiary.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen reads as sculpture in a courtyard or beside a front door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Spartan Juniper in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun is essential for tight, even growth; shade thins the column. It performs from cool temperate and Mediterranean climates through warm temperate and dry inland districts. In the humid subtropics keep air moving and avoid overwatering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any free draining soil, including sand and poor gravel. It resents a waterlogged root zone, so on heavy clay plant on a mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first summer, then it is one of the most drought tolerant screens available. One feed of controlled release fertiliser in spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None required for the columnar form. If you shape it, trim lightly in late spring and never cut back into bare wood, because junipers do not reshoot from old brown growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpartan is grown in a wide range of sizes: tubes and 140mm pots (in economical packs of 10 for long runs), 300mm and 400mm plants that already read as small columns, then 45L, 75L, 100L and 200L stock with instant height. Tubes are the value route for a long boundary, adding roughly a year against 300mm stock. Everything is 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\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003eMore tall and narrow screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/conifers\"\u003eBrowse the full conifer range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003eFrost hardy plants for cold districts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare all hedging and screening options\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect roughly 30cm to 50cm a year once established, faster in warm districts with water. From 300mm stock, a planted row reads as a real screen within three to four seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it outgrow its spot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight, eventually, if you never touch it; width, no. It can be topped at 3m or any height and held there with one light trim a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe near paving and pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJunipers are shallow, fine rooted plants without the aggressive roots of figs or poplars. The usual courtesy of 60cm to 1m from paved edges is all they need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51643378303295,"sku":"JUN-SPP-SPA-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140107456831,"sku":"JUN-SPP-SPA-140MM-P10","price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140107489599,"sku":"JUN-SPP-SPA-200MM-P6","price":167.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140107522367,"sku":"JUN-SPP-SPA-300MM","price":105.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140107391295,"sku":"JUN-SPP-SPA-400MM","price":448.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140107358527,"sku":"JUN-SPP-SPA-500MM","price":541.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":49634811478335,"sku":"JUN-SPP-SPA-100L","price":687.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600mm","offer_id":55100285878591,"sku":"JUN-SPP-SPA-600MM","price":960.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51637678604607,"sku":"JUN-SPP-SPA-200L","price":1402.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100285780287,"sku":"JUN-SPP-SPA-500L","price":6875.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100285747519,"sku":"JUN-SPP-SPA-1000L","price":6875.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Spartan-Juniper-Juniperus-Spartan.png?v=1766222035"},{"product_id":"morganii-oriental-arborvitae-thuja-orientalis-morgan","title":"Morganii Oriental Arborvitae - Thuja orientalis 'Morgan'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMorganii Oriental Arborvitae (\u003cem\u003ePlatycladus orientalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Morgan', still widely sold as Thuja orientalis) is a slow growing golden conifer that forms a neat upright column about 2.4m tall and 1.2m wide. The soft vertical sprays hold a bright lime gold through the warm months, then shift to a rich coppery bronze over winter, so the plant changes character with the seasons without losing its shape. Few conifers stay small enough for a courtyard yet formal enough for a clipped hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that changes with the season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden through spring and summer, coppery bronze through winter, with nothing to deadhead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally columnar.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upright habit holds a tidy shape with almost no shearing, unlike hedges needing three cuts a year to stay narrow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 1.2m wide.\u003c\/strong\u003e A narrow footprint suits a side boundary, a driveway edge or a bed too tight for a broad shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes shaping well.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense enough to clip into a cone, a column or a matched pair of formal sentries at an entry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow hedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a narrow hedge. The columns knit into a continuous gold wall around 2.4m high without pushing more than 1.2m into the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and formal shaping.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine dense foliage responds well to clipping, holding a crisp cone or spiral better than most conifers of this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm or larger pot suits it, and container growing keeps it around 1.5m to 2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Morganii Oriental Arborvitae in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings out the gold; in shade the colour dulls towards flat green and the habit opens up. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi arid gardens: Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra and inland districts. Humid tropical and subtropical gardens are the exception, where heat and moisture encourage fungal problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil is essential. It handles a range of types but will not forgive waterlogging. On clay, plant on a raised mound and improve the bed with compost and coarse sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, then only occasionally in dry spells. A slow release fertiliser in early spring keeps the gold strong. Overwatering causes far more decline than drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light and often is the rule. Trim in late spring and again in late summer for a formal finish, staying within the green outer growth. Conifers of this type do not reshoot from bare inner wood, so cutting into old timber leaves a permanent gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 140mm packs of ten, 200mm packs of six and 300mm pots. The 140mm and 200mm packs are the sensible way to buy a hedge run, since the plants are young, uniform and quick to settle. A 300mm plant gives more presence straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a slow growing conifer, and that patience is the price of how tidy it stays. Expect roughly 15cm to 25cm of height a year, so a hedge from 200mm stock takes four to five years to reach full height. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/conifers-growing-maintaining\"\u003eHow to grow and maintain conifers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/conifers\"\u003eBrowse the full conifer range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topiary-and-shaping-plants\"\u003eCompare plants suited to topiary and shaping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003eSee more tall 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 far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants 60cm apart in a single row. Because each plant is naturally columnar and only 1.2m wide, that spacing closes the gaps without crowding roots or restricting airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has the foliage turned bronze?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is normal seasonal behaviour, not a problem. The golden summer foliage takes on a coppery bronze tone through the cold months and greens up again as the weather warms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cut it back hard to reduce its size?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Like most conifers it will not reshoot from bare brown wood, so hard pruning leaves permanent bare patches. Trim little and often within the green growth instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44210817270079,"sku":"THU-ORI-MOR-140MM-P10","price":196.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44210817302847,"sku":"THU-ORI-MOR-200MM-P6","price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140107587903,"sku":"THU-ORI-MOR-300MM","price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Morganii-Oriental-Arborvitae-Thuja-orientalis-Morgan.jpg?v=1741857844"},{"product_id":"japanese-maple-tree-acer-palmatum","title":"Japanese Maple Tree - Acer palmatum","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese Maple (\u003cem\u003eAcer palmatum\u003c\/em\u003e) is the tree gardeners plant for autumn, when its layered canopy of finely cut leaves turns scarlet, orange and gold. It builds character slowly, reaching about 5m tall and 4m wide in most Australian gardens over 15 years or so, and its fibrous, non-invasive roots let it sit comfortably beside paths, courtyards and even in a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn colour worth planning a garden around.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine, hand shaped leaves shift through scarlet, orange and gold before they drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculpture in every season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh spring foliage, a green summer canopy and an elegant bare winter silhouette: no off season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive and fibrous, safe near paving, pipes and pool surrounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese maples are pet friendly, so fallen autumn leaves are a raking job, not a vet visit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in a pot for years.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow, refined growth makes it one of the best feature trees for containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it the position the garden is composed around: beside a deck, framing a window view, or rising from a bed of groundcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a wide container of 500mm or more it stays smaller for years, bringing real seasonal change to a balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 5m by 4m at full maturity suits suburban blocks where most shade trees outgrow their welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Japanese Maple in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A tree for cool temperate and warm temperate gardens, where it is fully frost hardy. Give it dappled light or morning sun with afternoon shade, sheltered from the hot, drying winds that scorch the fine leaves. It is not suited to the subtropics or tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained, slightly acidic soil enriched with compost. Mulch 75mm deep to the drip line to keep the shallow roots cool, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent moisture matters more than volume: deep soak weekly through the first two summers and never let a potted tree dry right out. Feed lightly with a slow release fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Barely any. Remove dead or crossing branches in winter while the structure is visible. The natural form is the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow Japanese Maple in a wide range of sizes: tube stock (currently on backorder), 140mm pots in packs of 10, 200mm pots in packs of 6, 250mm pots in packs of 3, and single trees in 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots through to advanced specimens from 45L to 500L. The 300mm to 500mm sizes are shapely young trees and the usual starting point, while advanced stock arrives with years of structure built. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Deciduous trees delivered in winter arrive bare, and roughly 30cm of growth a year is normal once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/essential-japanese-maple-care-guide-for-australian-gardens\"\u003eThe essential Japanese maple care guide for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eMore plants with true autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sango-kaku-japanese-maple-acer-palmatum-sango-kaku\"\u003eSee Sango Kaku, the coral bark Japanese maple\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-cool-climates\"\u003eBrowse plants for cool climate gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Brisbane or on the subtropical coast?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not recommend it there. Humid heat scorches the foliage and mild winters mute the autumn colour. From Sydney south, and in the highlands, it excels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly, which is part of its value. Expect roughly 30cm a year in good conditions, reaching about 5m over 15 years. Buying an advanced size is the honest shortcut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for many years. Use a wide pot from 500mm, quality mix, reliable summer water and a root prune every three to four years. Potted trees stay conveniently smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did the leaf tips burn in summer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot afternoon sun or dry wind, usually with a dry root zone. Move a potted tree to afternoon shade, improve mulch and watering in the garden. Scorched leaves drop early but the tree recovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51638987522367,"sku":"ACE-PAL-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140107882815,"sku":"ACE-PAL-140MM-P10","price":1016.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140107751743,"sku":"ACE-PAL-200MM-P6","price":610.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140107653439,"sku":"ACE-PAL-300MM","price":242.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140107686207,"sku":"ACE-PAL-400MM","price":557.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140107784511,"sku":"ACE-PAL-500MM","price":792.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"580mm","offer_id":55100286239039,"sku":"ACE-PAL-580MM","price":990.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51648189694271,"sku":"ACE-PAL-100L","price":1010.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600mm","offer_id":55100286501183,"sku":"ACE-PAL-600MM","price":1155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"650mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100286402879,"sku":"ACE-PAL-650MM","price":1155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100286107967,"sku":"ACE-PAL-150L","price":1567.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"160L","offer_id":55100286140735,"sku":"ACE-PAL-160L","price":5912.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180L","offer_id":55100286337343,"sku":"ACE-PAL-180L","price":1567.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51647954911551,"sku":"ACE-PAL-200L","price":2200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"285L","offer_id":55100286533951,"sku":"ACE-PAL-285L","price":2750.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100286435647,"sku":"ACE-PAL-300L","price":2928.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100286206271,"sku":"ACE-PAL-400L","price":5431.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":51648189890879,"sku":"ACE-PAL-500L","price":5623.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750L","offer_id":55100286370111,"sku":"ACE-PAL-750L","price":7975.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100286566719,"sku":"ACE-PAL-1000L","price":22000.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100286304575,"sku":"ACE-PAL-2000L","price":33000.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Japanese-Maple-Tree-Acer-palmatum.png?v=1768454707"},{"product_id":"dwarf-willow-myrtle-agonis-flexuosa-nana","title":"Dwarf Willow Myrtle - Agonis flexuosa 'Nana'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDwarf Willow Myrtle (\u003cem\u003eAgonis flexuosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Nana') is the compact form of the Western Australian peppermint, and it makes one of the neatest low native hedges available. It settles at about 1.5m tall and 1.5m wide with fine weeping foliage that smells of peppermint when crushed, and small white flowers along the stems in spring. Planted 1m apart it forms a soft, rounded hedge that needs very little shaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine weeping foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrow leaves arch over, so even a clipped hedge reads as soft rather than hard edged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeppermint scent.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crushed foliage releases a clean peppermint aroma, which makes it worth planting beside a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and wind hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt air and constant wind are normal conditions for it, so exposed boundaries suit it well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative and bird friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small white spring flowers bring in insects, and the dense interior gives small birds cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a low hedge. At that spacing the plants meet in two to three seasons and hold at 1.2m to 1.5m with one trim a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting, borders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set at the same 1m spacing it also works as a rolling mass planting along a driveway or a fence, with no formal clipping at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes salt wind on an exposed block, and a pot 400mm or wider holds a single plant near 1m for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Dwarf Willow Myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the densest growth, though it tolerates part shade with a looser habit. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. It takes light frost once established, so hard frosting inland districts and cold southern gardens want something hardier. Constant tropical humidity is also not to its liking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained, and sandy soils are ideal given its Western Australian origins. On clay, mound the bed and work coarse material through. Mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then weekly, then only in dry spells from the second year. A light native fertiliser in early spring is enough. It is drought tolerant once established, but not a plant you can abandon in its first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density low down, then trim after the spring flowering. Growth is slow, so light annual work is all it takes. Avoid cutting hard into bare wood, which it is slow to recover from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo sizes are grown: tube stock, and single plants in 500mm pots. Tube stock is the sensible choice for a hedge run, though be realistic about the pace: this is a slow growing plant, and a tube takes three to four years to reach hedge height. The 500mm plants arrive as established, branched specimens and give you most of that time back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect roughly 150mm to 300mm of growth a year, the trade off for a plant that holds its shape without constant cutting. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to plant a hedge and keep it looking sharp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-1m-to-2m\"\u003eScreening plants that finish between 1m and 2m\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eBrowse the Australian native shrub range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eSalt tolerant plants for coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. Because growth is slow, 800mm spacing is reasonable if you want the hedge to close a season sooner and you accept the extra plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really stay at 1.5m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this dwarf form settles near 1.5m in both directions, unlike the full species which becomes a tree. A single annual trim holds it nearer 1.2m if you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only, and only once established. Cold inland and southern gardens with regular hard frosts will see damage, so a frost hardy native shrub is the better choice there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51639024386367,"sku":"AGO-FLE-NAN-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100286665023,"sku":"AGO-FLE-NAN-140MM-P10","price":244.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm (Backorder)","offer_id":51648250282303,"sku":"AGO-FLE-NAN-500MM","price":401.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Dwarf-Willow-Myrtle-Agonis-flexuosa-Nana.png?v=1766222043"},{"product_id":"queensland-bottle-tree-brachychiton-rupestris","title":"Queensland Bottle Tree - Brachychiton rupestris","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Queensland Bottle Tree (\u003cem\u003eBrachychiton rupestris\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the few trees people stop the car for. Native to the inland brigalow country of southern Queensland, it stores water in a swollen grey trunk that thickens with age into the bottle shape it is named for. In a garden it settles at roughly 8m tall and 4m wide over several decades, and it is slow, which is part of the appeal: a tree you plant once and never have to manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA trunk that becomes the feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e The swelling starts young and keeps developing for the life of the tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for dry country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and content in poor soil. Once established it lives on rainfall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe near paving.\u003c\/strong\u003e It sends down a deep taproot rather than spreading surface roots, so it can go beside a driveway where a fig never could.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWind tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e The heavy trunk and open canopy shed wind instead of catching it, which suits exposed blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian native, effectively no maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning, no shaping, no feeding regime. It builds its own form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen in a lawn or gravel courtyard does more than a group. 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It takes light frost only, and young plants are the vulnerable ones, so hard frosting districts need a warm sheltered spot and winter protection for the first few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor soil is not a problem. Drainage is. It evolved on stony inland slopes and will rot in ground that stays wet, so on clay or in a low spot plant on a mound at least 300mm high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once a week through the first two summers to drive the taproot down, then step back. Established trees rarely need irrigation, and fertiliser only produces soft growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None required. Remove damaged limbs and otherwise leave it alone. Leaf drop in a dry spell is the tree conserving water, not a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in ten sizes, from 200mm packs of six and 250mm packs of three through single 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots, then 25L, 45L, 100L, 200L and 300L. Because the tree is slow, size at purchase matters more here than with most plants. A 300mm plant is a slim seedling with the trunk barely started, while the 45L and 100L sizes already show the shape and the 200L and 300L specimens arrive with a substantial trunk.\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. 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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. 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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":"lions-tail-agave-agave-ferox","title":"Lions Tail Agave - Agave attenuata","description":"\u003cp\u003eLions Tail Agave (\u003cem\u003eAgave attenuata\u003c\/em\u003e) is the agave for people who want the sculptural rosette without the spines. Its leaves are soft, pliable and pale grey green, with no teeth along the edges and no spine at the tip, so it can sit beside a path, a pool or a front door where other agaves cannot. Each rosette reaches about a metre across on a short, stout trunk, and the plant slowly builds into a clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo spines at all.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft leaves with nothing to jab children, pets or anyone brushing past, which is rare in a plant this architectural.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculpture on very little water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it gets by on rainfall in most coastal gardens, with a deep drink in long dry spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding in pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the best succulents for a large container on a patio, a balcony or beside an entry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and poolside tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, comfortable in reflected heat near paving, and it drops almost no litter into a pool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and entries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A wide, heavy pot shows off the rosette and keeps the plant movable, which matters in cooler districts where it needs shelter in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and paths.\u003c\/strong\u003e With no spines it can be planted right beside a pool surround, a path or a seating area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and modern gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Repeated in groups of three or five in gravel or low groundcover it gives a clean, contemporary look, and it sits just as comfortably among palms and cordylines in a tropical style garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lions Tail Agave in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade on the coast. In hot inland gardens give it afternoon shade, because the soft leaves can scorch. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and frost free Mediterranean gardens. It is frost tender: a cold night marks the leaves and a hard frost can kill the plant, so in frost prone areas grow it in a pot that can be moved under cover, or in a sheltered spot beneath eaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil is what matters. Sandy and gravelly ground is ideal. On clay, plant on a raised mound with coarse sand and gravel through the backfill, and never mulch tight against the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer to settle the roots, then only in long dry spells. It takes more water than most agaves and looks better for it in summer, provided the drainage is good. It needs little feeding in open ground. In a pot, a light dose of controlled release fertiliser in spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and handling.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pull or cut away old lower leaves as they brown, which shows off the trunk. The sap can irritate skin, so wear gloves. Offsets that form around the base can be cut off and potted up, or left to build the clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in two sizes: 200mm pots sold in packs of six, and single 300mm pots. The 200mm plants are young rosettes, useful for mass planting or a run of pots, while a 300mm plant already reads as a feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgaves travel well, because the leaves carry their own water. Growth is moderate, so allow a few years for a full sized rosette. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/agave\"\u003eagave range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-agave-varieties-for-your-garden\"\u003eChoosing between the main agave varieties\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eplants suited to rockeries\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents-for-hot-climates\"\u003esucculents for hot, dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around children and pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has no spines or teeth, which is why it is the agave chosen for paths, pool surrounds and play areas. The sap can irritate skin and the plant should not be eaten, so wear gloves when cutting it and keep pets that chew plants away from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it die after flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter many years a mature rosette sends up a long, arching spike of pale greenish yellow flowers, the curved shape that gives the plant its name. That rosette is spent afterwards, and the offsets around its base carry the planting on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much space does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow about 1.5m for a single plant. Each rosette reaches around a metre across and the clump widens slowly as offsets form, so give a group planting room to grow together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it take frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is one of the least cold tolerant agaves. Light frost scars the leaves and a hard frost can kill it, so in cold districts keep it in a pot and move it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44219751432511,"sku":"AGA-ATT-200MM-P6","price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":47942529843519,"sku":"AGA-ATT-300MM","price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Lions-Tail-Agave-Agave-ferox_b9e23a53.jpg?v=1742471946"},{"product_id":"sago-palm-cycad-cycas-revoluta","title":"Sago Palm Cycad - Cycas revoluta","description":"\u003cp\u003eSago Palm (\u003cem\u003eCycas revoluta\u003c\/em\u003e) is not a palm at all. It is a cycad, a plant group older than flowering plants, and it grows a rigid, perfectly symmetrical rosette of deep green glossy fronds above a thickening trunk. It reaches around 1.5m tall and 1.5m wide and takes decades to get there. One caution up front: every part of this plant is highly toxic to dogs, cats and people, and the seeds most of all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchitectural symmetry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each flush of fronds emerges as a complete whorl, so the plant is geometrically even in a way little else manages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClose to indestructible.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat and salt tolerant, with thick fronds that shrug off wind, glare and reflected heat off paving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProven poolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does not shed leaf litter continuously, which is exactly what you want beside water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow growth and a compact root system let it hold the same large pot for a decade, and the trunk thickens into a specimen over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and chlorine splash do not trouble it, and there is no constant leaf drop into the water. Set it back far enough that the stiff frond tips are not at shin height beside a walkway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and specimen planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single mature plant carries a courtyard or a front entry, and it is worth uplighting at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider suits a plant of this size, and coastal exposure is no obstacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing sago palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens and takes light frost only, so in cold inland and southern districts grow it in a pot that moves under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage is essential. Sandy or gravelly soil is ideal, and on clay it needs a raised mound or a pot. Waterlogged soil rots the crown, the most common way these plants are lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply but infrequently, letting the soil dry between drinks. Once established it asks for very little. Feed a palm and cycad fertiliser in spring and again in late summer. Yellowing on new fronds usually signals a manganese shortage rather than a watering problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove only fully brown fronds, cutting close to the trunk. Never take green fronds off a cycad, because it stores nutrients in them and the next flush may be a year away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cycad is grown here across eleven sizes: 140mm, 175mm and 200mm packs, then 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots, and 45L, 90L, 100L, 200L and 400L specimens. The difference between them is years rather than months. Small sizes reward patience; the large containers are what you buy when you want a mature trunk now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCycads travel exceptionally well, because the fronds are rigid and hold little moisture. 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\/your-ideal-tropical-poolside-plants-for-low-maintenance-bliss\"\u003eChoosing low maintenance poolside plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eBrowse plants suited to poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palms-ferns-tropical\"\u003ePalms, ferns and tropical foliage plants\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\u003eIs the sago palm toxic to pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, seriously so. Every part contains cycasin and the seeds are the most concentrated. Ingestion by a dog or cat is a veterinary emergency and can be fatal, so do not plant it where a pet digs or chews, and remove any seeds that form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery slowly. Expect one flush of new fronds a year in warm conditions, and often less. A plant carrying a 30cm trunk usually has ten years or more of growing behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will live indoors in a very bright spot, though growth almost stops and the fronds stretch if the light is poor. Given the toxicity, an indoor position within reach of a pet or a small child is not a good idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140109259071,"sku":"CYC-REV-140MM-P10","price":403.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140109127999,"sku":"CYC-REV-200MM-P6","price":435.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140109193535,"sku":"CYC-REV-300MM","price":260.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140109160767,"sku":"CYC-REV-400MM","price":653.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140109226303,"sku":"CYC-REV-500MM","price":981.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140109357375,"sku":"CYC-REV-100L","price":1897.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44219775418687,"sku":"CYC-REV-200L","price":4812.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100289810751,"sku":"CYC-REV-300L","price":4812.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":51652200366399,"sku":"CYC-REV-400L","price":13750.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100289941823,"sku":"CYC-REV-500L","price":13750.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Sago-Palm-Cycad-Cycas-revoluta.png?v=1742471966"},{"product_id":"snake-plant-sansevieria-spp","title":"Snake Plant - Sansevieria spp.","description":"\u003cp\u003eSnake plant is the one to choose when you want something green in the corner that is still alive after a fortnight away. It grows to about 1m tall and 60cm across, with stiff upright leaves banded in grey, cream and deep green that store enough water to ride out weeks without a drink. \u003cem\u003eSansevieria\u003c\/em\u003e species, now \u003cem\u003eDracaena trifasciata\u003c\/em\u003e, is African, so heat and dry air barely register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt survives real neglect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water every two to four weeks in the warm months, less over winter. Forgetting is fine. Overwatering is not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt copes with low light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hallways, bathrooms and windowless offices all work, though growth is faster in bright indirect light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe shape is upright and architectural.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1m tall and 60cm wide it fills a vertical space without crowding a room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe variegated foliage carries the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers are insignificant, and it is happiest left root bound in one pot for three or four years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndoors is where most snake plants end up, and it is the use they suit best: apartments, rentals, offices, bathrooms and dim hallways anywhere in the country. Inside, your climate stops mattering, which counts with a plant this frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutdoors it needs a frost free garden: tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, arid or semi-arid. Use it as a feature clump or mass planting set about 500mm apart, or pot it for a balcony and shift it under cover in cooler southern gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne caveat: the leaves are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so keep it off floor level in a home with pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing snake plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light gives the best growth and strongest variegation. Low light is tolerated. Avoid hot sun through glass, which bleaches the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free draining cactus and succulent mix, or potting mix opened up with coarse sand. The pot needs a drainage hole. Poor soil is fine, wet soil is not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak it, tip out the saucer, then let the mix dry right through: every two to four weeks from spring to autumn, every five to six in winter. If a finger finds damp, wait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Half strength liquid fertiliser twice over spring and summer is all it asks. Cut damaged leaves back at the base, since a leaf trimmed partway never regrows its tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants come as tube stock or established in 200mm pots, sold in packs of six. Tube stock is young, usually a few leaves, and fills a 200mm pot within a season or two. The 200mm plants can go straight into a decorative pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew plants travel better than a snake plant. Thick leaves hold their own moisture, so they arrive in good order. Leave yours somewhere bright and indirect for a week before the first water, and expect a month of stillness before new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e covers the watering and light mistakes behind most indoor failures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-low-light-plants-for-home\"\u003eBest low light plants for the home\u003c\/a\u003e, for rooms with very little natural light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plants range\u003c\/a\u003e for companions on the same schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003epot or planter\u003c\/a\u003e that drains properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The leaves contain saponins, toxic to cats and dogs if eaten, and chewing brings on drooling, vomiting and mouth irritation. Rarely serious, but keep the plant off the floor if your pet chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know when to water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly once the mix is dry all the way through, roughly every two to four weeks in the warmer months. Soft yellow leaves at the base mean the opposite problem, so ease off and check the drainage hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really purify the air?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt absorbs small amounts of some airborne compounds in laboratory conditions, but the effect in a normal room is very small. Buy it for the foliage and toughness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":48388874600767,"sku":"SAN-SPP-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100290335039,"sku":"SAN-SPP-140MM-P10","price":196.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140109521215,"sku":"SAN-SPP-200MM-P6","price":453.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100290433343,"sku":"SAN-SPP-250MM-P3","price":260.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/snake-plant-sansevieria-spp-hd.jpg?v=1793352301"},{"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":"blue-fescue-festuca-glauca","title":"Blue Fescue - Festuca glauca","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue Fescue (\u003cem\u003eFestuca glauca\u003c\/em\u003e) brings a colour almost nothing else in the garden offers: tight, tufted mounds of fine steel blue foliage, each about 25cm tall and 30cm across. It is the designer's grass for edging, rockeries and massed drifts, holding its silvery blue all year with next to no care. Frost hardy, drought tolerant and happy in poor soil and salt air, it earns its place anywhere summers are dry rather than steamy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue blue foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The intense steel blue reads as a deliberate design choice, striking against dark mulch, gravel, concrete or burgundy foliage plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA neat, fixed size.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every plant makes the same tidy 25cm dome, so borders and patterns stay crisp without trimming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrives on neglect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor soil, drought, frost, salt wind and reflected heat off paving all suit it; rich watered beds are actually worse for its colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe around cats and dogs, and the soft tufts survive the occasional trampling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect in repetition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Massed at 300mm spacings it creates the ribbon and grid effects landscape designers charge for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 300mm apart along a path or bed front for an unbroken blue ribbon; a 6m edge takes 20 plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and gravel gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its natural habitat: sharp drainage, full sun and heat radiating off stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drifts of 10 or more between pavers, down a dry bank or across a nature strip make the strongest statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and troughs.\u003c\/strong\u003e A row of blue domes in a long trough is an instant modern balcony planter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Blue Fescue in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun keeps the blue intense; shade turns it green and floppy. It performs in cool temperate, warm temperate, Mediterranean and dry inland climates. In the humid subtropics it sulks through summer, so lean on native blue grasses there instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is non negotiable: sandy, gravelly and poor soils are ideal, and wet feet in winter is the one reliable killer. On clay, plant into mounds or raised beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly until established, then only in long dry spells. Skip the fertiliser; hard rations keep the colour sharpest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Comb or shear the clumps in late winter to remove old foliage. Clumps can be lifted and divided every few years if centres thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Fescue ships in 140mm pots in packs of 10, sized and priced for the massed planting it does best. The plants arrive as established tufts already showing their blue, settle in fast and reach full size within a season. Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95,, so pair packs with the rest of a garden order. 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\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003eBrowse grasses and strappy leaf plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eMore plants for rockeries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants for dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my blue fescue turning green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo much shade, water or fertiliser. Full sun and lean, dry conditions produce the steel blue; pampering produces green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need cutting back like other grasses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust a tidy. Comb out or lightly shear the old foliage in late winter and the clump refreshes itself. Never cut it to the ground like a miscanthus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it self seed everywhere?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The flower heads are modest, seedlings are few, and it is not considered weedy anywhere in Australia. It stays where you put it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does each plant live?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClumps typically look their best for four to six years, then centres thin. Divide them in autumn and replant the vigorous outer sections for a free replacement border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100292432191,"sku":"FES-GLA-100MM-P10","price":74.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44243500499263,"sku":"FES-GLA-140MM-P10","price":175.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100292530495,"sku":"FES-GLA-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Blue-Fescue-Festuca-glauca.png?v=1766222090"},{"product_id":"coolwyn-gloss-magnolia-magnolia-grandiflora-coolwyn-gloss","title":"Coolwyn Gloss Magnolia - Magnolia grandiflora 'Coolwyn Gloss'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCoolwyn Gloss Magnolia (\u003cem\u003eMagnolia grandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e 'Coolwyn Gloss') is the evergreen screen for gardeners who want the boundary to look like a planting rather than a fence. It settles at about 6m tall and 3.5m wide, holds deep glossy foliage all year, and carries large creamy white flowers with the lemon and vanilla scent the southern magnolias are known for. Growth is steady rather than quick, which is why the finished screen stays dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover in every season.\u003c\/strong\u003e It keeps its leaves through winter, so the screen is working in July as well as January.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance you notice from the path.\u003c\/strong\u003e Big creamy white blooms through the warmer 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 sit near driveways, paths and services where most 6m trees cannot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy across most of the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, wind tolerant, salt tolerant enough for a coastal block, and drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow, even growth means it holds its shape with very little pruning.\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 2m apart for a continuous screen. That spacing lets each tree furnish to the ground rather than shading out its own lower branches, which is the usual cause of a gappy magnolia hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stretch the spacing to 4m for a formal avenue, so each canopy reads as a separate tree. A single specimen in lawn, or a matched pair at an entry, uses the glossy foliage properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Coolwyn Gloss Magnolia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering; part shade is tolerated with a looser result. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and frost hardiness means cold southern districts are no obstacle, though young plants want shelter through their first two winters. Avoid the wet tropics, where humidity encourages leaf spotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained and slightly acidic, with compost worked through the backfill. It will not tolerate waterlogging, so plant on a raised mound in heavy clay. 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 two summers, then taper off. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and mid summer is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is required. Tip prune after flowering to thicken a screen, and remove the lowest 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\u003eThis magnolia is sold as advanced stock only, in 300mm and 400mm pots and in 75L, 100L and 200L containers. The 300mm and 400mm plants are the affordable way to plant a long screen while still starting with a well branched tree. From 75L upwards you are buying presence on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf bronzing or a few dropped leaves after transit is normal and not a fault. Expect roughly 20 to 40cm of growth a year once established, less in the first 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\/magnolia-tree-care-australia-guide\"\u003eThe complete guide to magnolia care in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/magnolia-bloom-australian-pruning-guide\"\u003eWhen and how to prune a magnolia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/magnolias\"\u003eCompare varieties in the magnolia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/driveway-trees\"\u003eTrees that suit driveways and avenues\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\u003eTwo metres apart gives a continuous evergreen screen without the trees starving each other of light. For a driveway avenue, 4m gives each canopy room to show its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow quickly will it screen a fence?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a slow to moderate grower, roughly 20 to 40cm a year once settled. If you need cover quickly, start from the 75L size rather than expecting a 300mm plant to catch up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots lift paving or block pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe root system is fibrous and non-invasive, unusual for a tree of this height and a main reason it is chosen for boundaries. Leave about 1.5m of clearance from hard surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140109816127,"sku":"MAG-GRA-COOGLO-300MM","price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140109848895,"sku":"MAG-GRA-COOGLO-400MM","price":495.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100292825407,"sku":"MAG-GRA-COOGLO-500MM","price":948.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44243603685695,"sku":"MAG-GRA-COOGLO-100L","price":1017.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100292661567,"sku":"MAG-GRA-COOGLO-150L","price":1636.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":45764197220671,"sku":"MAG-GRA-COOGLO-200L","price":2062.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100292759871,"sku":"MAG-GRA-COOGLO-500L","price":4675.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100292792639,"sku":"MAG-GRA-COOGLO-1000L","price":7700.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Coolwyn-Gloss-Magnolia-Magnolia-grandiflora-Coolwyn-Gloss.jpg?v=1741857914"},{"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":"assorted-anthurium-anthurium-spp","title":"Assorted Anthurium - Anthurium spp.","description":"\u003cp\u003eAssorted Anthurium (\u003cem\u003eAnthurium\u003c\/em\u003e spp.) flowers for months rather than days, holding waxy red and pink blooms above deep glossy foliage. Plants reach about 60cm tall and 50cm across, which suits a side table, a bathroom shelf or a shaded balcony corner. Colours are supplied as a mix, so you are buying the look rather than choosing a shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers that last.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each waxy spathe holds for six to eight weeks, and a healthy plant produces them in succession for most of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for indoor light.\u003c\/strong\u003e It evolved on a rainforest floor, so the bright indirect light of a normal room suits it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity is an advantage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bathrooms, kitchens and humid coastal homes suit it better than they suit most flowering plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and slow growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 60cm by 50cm it holds its shape for years without taking over a shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance once you learn its watering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top few centimetres dry out and feed lightly in the warm months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, anywhere in the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the main use and the one it does best: inside a house your climate stops mattering, which is the point with a plant this frost tender. Give it bright indirect light, out of direct sun through glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it can live outdoors year round in a sheltered shaded spot. A 250mm to 300mm pot with drainage suits a mature plant, and groups of three read better than singles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing anthurium in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors, or dappled shade outdoors, since direct sun scorches the leaves within days. Outdoors it needs a genuinely frost free tropical or subtropical garden. Anywhere colder, treat it as an indoor plant that summers on a shaded verandah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a chunky, free draining mix: orchid bark, or potting mix opened up with perlite and composted bark. Dense wet mix is the most common cause of failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top 3cm to 5cm of mix is dry, then drain the saucer fully, usually weekly in summer and fortnightly in winter. Feed at half strength every three to four weeks through spring and summer only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little to do. Cut spent flower stems and yellowing leaves back at the base with clean secateurs, and wipe dust off the leaves occasionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnthuriums here are supplied in packs: 100mm pots in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, and 250mm in packs of three. The 100mm size is young and often not yet in flower, and it is the value option if you want numbers. The 200mm and 250mm plants arrive established and generally carry buds or open blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColours are a mixed selection, so specific shades cannot be requested. Plants travel boxed and upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a fortnight of adjustment indoors, sometimes with one older leaf yellowing, before the plant settles. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-plant-tips-for-beginners\"\u003eIndoor plant tips for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eBrowse indoor flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eShop the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The sap and foliage contain calcium oxalate crystals that cause drooling, mouth irritation and vomiting if chewed. 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It forms a rounded evergreen shrub about 1.2m tall and wide, covered in thick glossy leaves, and from late spring into autumn it carries heavy white double flowers that scent a whole courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe perfume is the point.\u003c\/strong\u003e One open flower carries across a courtyard, and a mature plant beside a doorway scents the area on a warm evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long flowering run.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not a single burst. It flushes repeatedly from late spring through to autumn, heaviest in early summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally neat.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows into a rounded shape on its own, so it holds form between trims rather than sprawling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy foliage all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep green and thick, so the shrub still looks deliberate through winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight sized for real gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.2m by 1.2m it fits a courtyard bed, a large pot or a low hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow fragrant hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row for a solid band around a metre high, along a path, a driveway edge or a courtyard boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot lets you control the acidic, free draining mix gardenias want. Use at least a 400mm container and expect to water and feed more often than in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Position it where people walk past, not at the back of a bed where the scent is wasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Florida Gardenia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun with afternoon shade suits it best. Full sun works in cooler and coastal gardens, while in hot inland areas the leaves bleach without afternoon protection. It tolerates light frost only, so in Canberra, the tablelands and Tasmania grow it in a pot that can move to shelter for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where gardenias are won or lost. They need acidic, free draining soil rich in organic matter. On alkaline ground the leaves yellow between the veins and the plant stalls. Work compost through the bed first, and use an azalea and camellia mix in pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Even, consistent moisture. Deep soak two or three times a week through summer, and never let a potted plant wilt, because bud drop follows within days. Feed with a gardenia, azalea and camellia fertiliser in early spring and after the first flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and safety.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim back by about a third once the main flush finishes in late summer, which builds the growth carrying next season's buds. Gardenias are considered mildly toxic to cats and dogs, so site them out of reach of an animal that chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown in tubes, 140mm, 200mm and 250mm packs, and 300mm and 400mm pots. Tubes and 140mm plants are the economical way to fill a long hedge line, since you need one every 60cm. The 250mm and 300mm sizes suit a pot, and 400mm plants often arrive already carrying buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not panic if a few buds drop in the fortnight after planting. Gardenias react that way to any change in light, water or temperature. New growth appears within four to six weeks in warm weather. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gardenias\"\u003eCompare the full gardenia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eBrowse other fragrant plants for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003ePots suited to courtyard shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are my gardenia leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always a nutrient issue tied to soil pH. Gardenias need acidic soil to take up iron and magnesium, so feed with an acid loving plant food and apply iron chelate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did the buds drop before opening?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBud drop is a stress response, usually to drying out, a cold snap or a move. Keep moisture even and it will set buds again on the next flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well for long. It needs more light and air movement than a room provides. Treat it as a courtyard, balcony or garden plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51641981927743,"sku":"GAR-AUG-FLO-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140110143807,"sku":"GAR-AUG-FLO-140MM-P10","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140110176575,"sku":"GAR-AUG-FLO-200MM-P6","price":206.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44254552588607,"sku":"GAR-AUG-FLO-300MM","price":144.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140110242111,"sku":"GAR-AUG-FLO-400MM","price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100293611839,"sku":"GAR-AUG-FLO-500MM","price":1270.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Florida-Gardenia-Gardenia-augusta-Florida.png?v=1766222094"},{"product_id":"jervis-gem-coastal-rosemary-westringia-fruticosa-jervis-gem","title":"Jervis Gem Coastal Rosemary - Westringia fruticosa 'Jervis Gem'","description":"\u003cp\u003eJervis Gem Coastal Rosemary (\u003cem\u003eWestringia fruticosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Jervis Gem') is the dwarf of the westringia family: a naturally dense 90cm dome of fine grey green foliage dotted with small white flowers through most of the year. It was selected for the jobs box hedging used to own, low borders, knee high hedges, clipped balls in pots, and it does them on native toughness: frost, drought, salt gales, wind and poor soil all bounce off it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox hedge looks, native constitution.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clips into crisp low hedges and spheres like buxus, on a fraction of the water and with flowers included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact by breeding, not by pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 90cm dome is its natural resting shape, so one or two light trims a year is grooming, not correction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers most of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flushes of small white blooms keep coming, quietly feeding native bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery tolerance that matters.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought proof once established, front line salt tolerant and content in sand or clay loam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniform in numbers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Massed plants stay even for years, which is why designers specify it for borders by the dozen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedges and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart for a continuous knee high hedge; a 5m path edge takes 10 or 11 plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bred from cliff line stock, it holds its polish in salt wind that burns exotics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drifts and grids across banks and verges give clean structure with no irrigation once away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and formal accents.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pair of clipped Jervis Gem balls in pots does the formal entry trick, native style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Jervis Gem in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the tightest dome; light part shade is fine. It performs in subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean climates, and takes frost in its stride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Anything that drains, including poor sand and gravel. Slightly mound heavy clay. Mulch 50mm, clear of stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Weekly deep drinks through the first summer, then rainfall carries it. A light native safe feed in spring is plenty; rich treatment softens the shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light all over trims after flower flushes, one to three times a year depending on how formal you want it. Never cut into old bare wood; little and often is the westringia rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJervis Gem ships in every border building format, all currently in stock: tubes for big projects, 140mm packs of 10, 180mm and 200mm packs of 6, 250mm packs of 3, and single 300mm plants for instant edges. Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. Expect quick establishment and a first light trim about three months in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eBrowse Australian native shrubs\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\/topiary-and-shaping-plants\"\u003eMore plants for topiary and shaping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Jervis Gem differ from Zena and Mundi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight class. Mundi is the groundcover at 40cm, Jervis Gem the border hedge at 90cm, Zena the metre round shrub. Same toughness across the family; pick by the finished height you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it really replace box hedging?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor low hedges to about 80cm, yes, and it gets there faster than box, flowers while doing it, and never suffers box blight. The trade is a slightly softer leaf texture up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a border?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50cm in a single row. Plants touch within two seasons and read as one clipped line from then on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it fill in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuickly for a compact native: from 140mm stock at 50cm spacing, expect a connected low hedge by the end of the second season, with tubes about a season behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":49545425879359,"sku":"WES-FRU-JERGEM-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140111290687,"sku":"WES-FRU-JERGEM-140MM-P10","price":168.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140111323455,"sku":"WES-FRU-JERGEM-200MM-P6","price":215.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140111388991,"sku":"WES-FRU-JERGEM-300MM","price":72.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Jervis-Gem-Coastal-Rosemary-Westringia-fruticosa-Jervis-Gem.jpg?v=1741857954"},{"product_id":"weeping-lilly-pilly-tree-waterhousia-floribunda","title":"Weeping Lilly Pilly Tree - Waterhousea floribunda","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe weeping lilly pilly (\u003cem\u003eWaterhousea floribunda\u003c\/em\u003e) is the tree for a boundary that needs real height, where you would rather have shade than a clipped wall. In a garden it settles around 10m tall and 5m wide, with long willowy foliage on arching branches and new growth that flushes pink and copper. Left alone it is a shade tree. Planted 1.5m apart and trimmed, it makes one of the best tall screens available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA weeping habit that softens everything.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage hangs rather than sitting stiffly, so a row reads as a green curtain instead of a hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight most screens cannot reach.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 10m in a garden, enough to block a two storey outlook that shorter hedging cannot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles wet ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e A creek bank tree by origin, so it tolerates damp soil that would kill most screening plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian native and bird friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluffy cream and white flowers in summer, then berries the birds work through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTall screening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row. It takes trimming well and can be held from 3m upward, though the lower you keep it the more often you are back on the ladder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree given room develops a broad weeping canopy. Allow at least 5m of width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamp, windy and coastal blocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e The corner that stays soggy after rain is exactly where this tree does its best work, and it is salt tolerant and wind tolerant enough for an exposed site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the weeping lilly pilly in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or part shade, and genuinely good in part shade, which is unusual for a screening plant. This is a tree for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so cold inland districts and hard frosting southern gardens are not for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy about soil type and tolerant of wet feet, but the root system is vigorous. Keep it at least 4m from sewer lines, stormwater pipes, paving and footings. That is the one real drawback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then reduce. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer keeps the colour strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim after each growth flush if you are keeping it as a screen, two or three times a year in a warm garden. It reshoots readily 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 twelve sizes, from 140mm packs of ten up to 1000L specimen trees. The multi packs are the value choice for a long boundary and close a screen in three to four seasons. The 300mm to 500mm pots are the common middle ground. From 45L to 1000L the trees arrive already branched with real height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a settling period of a few weeks, then strong new growth. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-the-perfect-plant-for-screening-and-privacy\"\u003eHow to plant and maintain a lilly pilly hedge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lilly-pillys\"\u003eBrowse the full lilly pilly range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eShade and feature trees for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it really get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a home garden expect about 10m tall and 5m wide over many years. 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The roots are vigorous and the canopy is wide, so it is a poor choice for a narrow strip beside a slab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140111618367,"sku":"WAT-FLO-140MM-P10","price":202.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140111487295,"sku":"WAT-FLO-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140111520063,"sku":"WAT-FLO-300MM","price":185.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140111552831,"sku":"WAT-FLO-400MM","price":379.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140111585599,"sku":"WAT-FLO-500MM","price":726.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":47800439341375,"sku":"WAT-FLO-100L","price":880.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100295741759,"sku":"WAT-FLO-150L","price":1175.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":49545581199679,"sku":"WAT-FLO-200L","price":1540.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100295774527,"sku":"WAT-FLO-300L","price":2640.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":44494207516991,"sku":"WAT-FLO-400L","price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100295905599,"sku":"WAT-FLO-500L","price":4743.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100296134975,"sku":"WAT-FLO-750L","price":5940.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":44494207549759,"sku":"WAT-FLO-1000L","price":10587.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100295807295,"sku":"WAT-FLO-1500L","price":16225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000L","offer_id":55100295840063,"sku":"WAT-FLO-2000L","price":16225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Weeping-Lilly-Pilly-Tree-Waterhousia-floribunda_f745aaeb.png?v=1768454840"},{"product_id":"luehmanns-lilly-pilly-syzygium-luehmannii","title":"Luehmann's Lilly Pilly - Syzygium luehmannii","description":"\u003cp\u003eLuehmann's Lilly Pilly (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium luehmannii\u003c\/em\u003e), the riberry, is the aristocrat of the lilly pilly family: weeping fine leafed foliage that flushes vivid pink red, fluffy cream flowers, and clusters of edible magenta riberries prized in native food kitchens. A rainforest giant by birth, it settles politely to 6m to 8m in gardens, making an elegant screen, clipped hedge or small feature tree. It is pet friendly, bird attracting and beautiful at every stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe prettiest new growth in the family.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each flush breaks bright pink to red over the fine weeping foliage, a display many gardeners rate above flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRiberries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tart, clove scented fruit is a genuine bush food, superb in jams, syrups and desserts, and the birds adore what you do not pick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally dense, naturally elegant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Screens and hedges clip beautifully, while a free grown tree develops a soft, weeping crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe and generous.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pet friendly, bee and butterfly friendly, bird attracting: a habitat plant that looks designed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and wind tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt laden blows that scorch exotics just polish its fine foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and tall hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart for a dense 4m to 6m screen, or clip lower for a formal hedge with those pink flushes on every face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and shade planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen makes a refined small shade tree for a lawn or courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBush food gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The riberry is one of the easiest native fruits to grow well at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Luehmann's Lilly Pilly in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with sun giving the densest habit and best colour. It thrives in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens; it takes light frost only once established, so cold inland districts should look to hardier hedging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moist and well drained is ideal, though it adapts to most garden soils. Compost at planting and a 75mm mulch keep the rainforest roots happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly drinks in dry spells. Feed in spring and late summer with a controlled release fertiliser to drive those coloured flushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim after flushes to hold hedge form; each cut triggers the next wave of pink growth. Psyllid is rarely a problem on this species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock runs from 200mm packs of 6 and single 300mm plants for hedge rows, up to advanced 25L, 45L and 100L trees that deliver instant screen height. All sizes are currently available. Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a settling fortnight, then regular coloured flushes through the warm 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\/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\/edible-plants\"\u003eMore edible plants and bush tucker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/syzygium-luehmannii-small-leaved-lilly-pilly-ex-ground\"\u003eField-grown Luehmann's Lilly Pilly in specimen sizes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it really stay under 8m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn gardens, yes. The 30m rainforest figures belong to century old trees in deep volcanic soil; suburban plants settle around 6m to 8m and clip to whatever you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do riberries taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTart cranberry with a distinct clove spice. They are picked in summer and shine in jams, sauces, syrups and baking; commercial native food growers use this exact species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it compare to Resilience for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuehmann's is finer, softer and showier in flush, best at 1.5m spacings for taller screens. Resilience is faster to a dense 2m to 3m wall. Choose refinement or speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It carries the Pet Friendly flag, and the fruit is edible for the household as well, which makes it one of the best all round family natives we sell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100296364351,"sku":"SYZ-LUE-140MM-P10","price":294.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140111683903,"sku":"SYZ-LUE-200MM-P6","price":234.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140111716671,"sku":"SYZ-LUE-300MM","price":146.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100296331583,"sku":"SYZ-LUE-400MM","price":444.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51629629210943,"sku":"SYZ-LUE-100L","price":577.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100296429887,"sku":"SYZ-LUE-200L","price":1952.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100296298815,"sku":"SYZ-LUE-1000L","price":6187.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Luehmanns-Lilly-Pilly-Syzygium-luehmannii.jpg?v=1741857959"},{"product_id":"white-pratia-pratia-pedunculata","title":"White Pratia - Pratia pedunculata","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Pratia (\u003cem\u003eLobelia pedunculata\u003c\/em\u003e, still widely sold as Pratia pedunculata) is a flat, creeping native that carpets the ground at 5cm tall, each plant spreading to a metre across. Through the warmer months the fine green mat is sprinkled with small white star flowers that bees work steadily. It is the classic plant for gaps between pavers and steppers: it takes light foot traffic and asks for almost nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA living carpet.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 5cm tall it fills gaps and softens hard edges without ever blocking a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalkable, within reason.\u003c\/strong\u003e It shrugs off light foot traffic that most groundcovers cannot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite stars for months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Massed tiny flowers through the warm season, visited by bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA frost hardy native.\u003c\/strong\u003e From south-eastern Australia, fully frost hardy and equally content in subtropical humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoves the damp spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates wet feet, so the low corner that stays moist suits it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetween pavers and steppers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant divisions 25cm apart in the gaps and let the runners do the joinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting as a no mow green.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a small scale it gives a quick, even carpet that reads like moss from a distance. It is a picture, not a play surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries, edges and walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e It seams rockery joints, tidies bed edges and spills a soft green fringe over low retaining walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing White Pratia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade provided moisture holds. It performs across cool temperate, warm temperate and subtropical gardens, through frost and humidity alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist is the operative word. It handles heavy and even soggy ground, but will not forgive baked dry soil. It is not a drought plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it damp until the mat has knitted, then water through dry spells. A light dose of native fertiliser in spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None in the usual sense. Trim wandering runners with shears or a spade twice a year to hold its outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell it in 140mm pots in packs of ten for paver gaps and edges, and as a 330mm tile: a pre grown mat you cut with a knife like turf and lay straight into position. Both establish quickly while the soil is warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-ground-cover-options-for-in-between-steppers-easy-low-maintenance-choices\"\u003eGroundcovers for the gaps between steppers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers-groundcover\"\u003eBrowse more climbers and groundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kidney-weed-dichondra-repens\"\u003eKidney Weed, its soft leaved companion for shadier gaps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eThe Australian natives collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you walk on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightly, yes. The occasional footfall of a stepping stone path does no harm. As a lawn for kids and dogs to run on, no; keep it to gaps, edges and display areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow quickly does it cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted at 25cm spacings and kept moist, it knits into a solid carpet within a growing season. The 330mm tile gives instant cover wherever you lay it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over my garden beds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt spreads by surface runners wherever the ground stays moist, so it will wander into adjoining damp beds. The runners are shallow and easy to lift, and dry ground stops it naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSun or shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEither, with moisture the deciding factor. In cool and coastal gardens it takes full sun happily; inland and up north it appreciates part shade and a reliable drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51647813419327,"sku":"PRA-PED-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100296528191,"sku":"PRA-PED-100MM-P10","price":116.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140111749439,"sku":"PRA-PED-140MM-P10","price":192.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm Tile","offer_id":44340839153983,"sku":"PRA-PED-330MMTILE","price":74.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/White-Pratia-Pratia-pedunculata.jpg?v=1741857959"},{"product_id":"lime-tuff-lomandra-lomandra-lime-tuff","title":"Lime Tuff Lomandra - Lomandra 'Lime Tuff'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLime Tuff Lomandra (\u003cem\u003eLomandra longifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lime Tuff') is the fine leaved native you plant when a border needs to look the same in five years as it does on planting day. It forms a neat clump around 40cm to 50cm high and 60cm across, holds bright lime green colour year round, and never needs the hard cut back coarser lomandras demand. Planted 50cm apart it closes into a continuous ribbon within a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and consistent.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants grow to much the same size, so an edge reads as one clean line rather than a row of individuals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles both extremes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established and also wet feet tolerant, so it copes with a dry January and a soggy August.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and coastal hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes real frost inland and salt laden wind on the coast, which few strappy plants manage at both ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that hold a slope.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fibrous root system knits soil together, so it suits batters and retaining wall tops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e An Australian native that 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\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart in a single row along a path or bed edge. At that spacing the clumps just touch at maturity, which keeps the line crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a solid block, set plants 50cm apart on a staggered grid, about four per square metre. That gives full cover in one to two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries, walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates poor soil, so it grows in thin gravelly ground where richer plants sulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lime Tuff Lomandra in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. Full sun gives the brightest colour and the tightest habit; in shade it stays green and grows looser. It performs from subtropical through warm and cool temperate to Mediterranean and arid districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything, including sand, clay, poor soil and ground that waterlogs. Loosen compacted soil before planting and mulch 50mm deep, kept out of the crowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Twice a week through the first summer to get roots down. After that it lives on rainfall in most districts, with a deep soak in a long dry spell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e One application of slow release native fertiliser in early spring. Overfeeding produces soft floppy growth that loses the compact shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No regular pruning. Every second or third year, shear the clump to about 15cm in late winter to refresh it. Lightly perfumed yellow flower spikes appear in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLime Tuff is grown in tube, 140mm packs of ten, 175mm and 200mm packs of six, and 250mm packs of three. Tubes and 140mm plants are the value choice for a long edge: small on arrival, but they catch up inside a season. The 200mm and 250mm sizes look finished straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a fortnight of settling in, then fresh growth from the centre of the clump. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lomandra-longifolia-care-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eLomandra care guide: varieties and cutting back\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lomandra\"\u003eBrowse the full lomandra range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing edging plants for borders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eMore plants safe around pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFifty centimetres apart for a continuous edge or mass planting, about four plants per square metre. Closer than that wastes plants and makes the clumps compete instead of filling out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Lime Tuff actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 40cm to 50cm high and 60cm wide, including flower spikes. It is lower and finer in the leaf than common \u003cem\u003eLomandra longifolia\u003c\/em\u003e, so it holds a formal line better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a cold southern garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is frost hardy and suits cool temperate districts, unlike many of the subtropical strappy plants it gets compared with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44340873429311,"sku":"LOM-SPP-LIMTUF-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100297118015,"sku":"LOM-SPP-LIMTUF-100MM-P10","price":87.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140111913279,"sku":"LOM-SPP-LIMTUF-140MM-P10","price":210.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140111946047,"sku":"LOM-SPP-LIMTUF-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100297216319,"sku":"LOM-SPP-LIMTUF-300MM","price":82.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Lime-Tuff-Lomandra-Lomandra-Lime-Tuff.png?v=1766222150"},{"product_id":"evergreen-giant-liriope-liriope-muscari-evergreen-giant","title":"Evergreen Giant Liriope - Liriope muscari 'Evergreen Giant'","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvergreen Giant Liriope (\u003cem\u003eLiriope muscari\u003c\/em\u003e 'Evergreen Giant') is the largest of the liriopes and the one to use when a border needs to hold its own. It forms an upright clump of dark strappy leaves about 60cm tall and 60cm wide, with purple flower spikes through summer. What sells it is the range of conditions it accepts: full sun or deep shade, frost, drought, salt and poor soil. Planted 40cm apart it forms a continuous border in a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun or deep shade, both work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Few plants look the same in a hot western bed and under a shady tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight that reads as a border.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 60cm it is twice the size of common liriope, so it edges a driveway or path with real presence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple spikes in summer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Violet flower stems sit above the foliage through the warm months and draw bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClose to indestructible.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt tolerant and content in poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can be mass planted through a yard the dog uses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart in a single row for a continuous edge, or in a staggered grid at the same spacing for mass planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover under trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with dry shade and root competition, which is exactly where lawn fails. Use it beneath established trees and along shaded side passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes, walls and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fibrous roots bind soil on a batter, clumps soften the top of a retaining wall, and it keeps its shape in a container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Evergreen Giant Liriope in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Anything from full sun to deep shade. In hot inland and northern gardens the foliage stays richer green with afternoon shade, while in cooler southern gardens full sun gives the strongest flowering. It is frost hardy and suits tropical through to cool temperate gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy. It grows in sand, in clay and in compacted soil, though drainage improves the look of it. Mulch 50mm deep between clumps while they fill in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer to get the clumps away, then only through extended dry spells. A handful of complete fertiliser in early spring is all it asks for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every second or third winter, shear the whole planting back to about 100mm above the ground before the spring flush. The clumps return thicker and cleaner, and this one job separates a sharp border from a tired one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in tube, 140mm, 175mm and 200mm sizes, with the larger three sold in multipacks. There are no advanced sizes and none are needed: liriope establishes fast, and a 140mm plant is a full sized clump within twelve months. For a 10m border you are looking at roughly 25 plants at 40cm spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect the leaf tips to look tired for a fortnight, then new leaves from the centre of the clump within four to 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\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the full groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trailing-plants-for-retaining-wall\"\u003ePlanting a retaining wall and slope\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-plants\"\u003eMore low maintenance plants for tough spots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003ePots and planters to grow it in\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need per metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 40cm spacing, two and a half plants per metre of border, or about six per square metre for mass planting. Set them out before you dig so the run finishes evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in full shade under a tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, including dry shade with root competition. Flowering is lighter in deep shade but the foliage stays dense and green, which is usually the reason it is planted there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it invasive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a clumping plant, not a runner, so it stays where you put it and widens slowly, unlike the spreading turf lilies it is often confused with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":44341791064383,"sku":"LIR-MUS-EVEGIA-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140112077119,"sku":"LIR-MUS-EVEGIA-140MM-P10","price":142.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140112044351,"sku":"LIR-MUS-EVEGIA-200MM-P6","price":166.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100297380159,"sku":"LIR-MUS-EVEGIA-300MM","price":145.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100297445695,"sku":"LIR-MUS-EVEGIA-400MM","price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Evergreen-Giant-Liriope-Liriope-muscari-Evergreen-Giant_4dfe7729.png?v=1766222164"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/slow-growing.jpg?v=1749348476","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/slow-growing.oembed?page=18","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}