{"title":"Variegated","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated plants carry cream, silver or gold markings on every leaf, so one well placed specimen lifts a bed of plain green. This collection holds our full variegated range: climbers like jasmine and creeping fig, hedging shrubs, camellias, gingers, flax lilies and a few advanced feature trees. Most keep their colour best in morning sun or bright dappled light. Prices run from small tubes to landscape sized specimens, all delivered Australia wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a variegated plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the job, then pick the pattern. For hedges and borders with built in contrast, look to Gardenia 'Swirl', Variegated Weigela or the silver edged Smokie Coastal Rosemary. To cover a fence or wall, Variegated Jasmine, Ice Caps Creeping Fig, Variegated Ivy and the pink flowering \u003cem\u003ePandorea jasminoides\u003c\/em\u003e all climb or scramble willingly. For strappy texture through a border, Variegated Flax Lily and Variegated Society Garlic hold their stripes year round, while Variegated Shell Ginger and Baptist's Pandanus bring a lusher tropical look. If you want a single statement, there are advanced specimens here too, from the Variegated New Zealand Christmas Tree to a full sized Variegated Elm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere variegated foliage works in Australian gardens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCream and white markings read brightest against shade, which makes these plants the natural fix for dull south facing beds and the ground beneath established trees. In tropical and subtropical gardens, Variegated Shell Ginger and Baptist's Pandanus give colour every month of the year. In cooler southern gardens, Variegated Weigela, the camellia 'Emperor of Russia' and Variegated Elm are reliably frost hardy. On coastal and dry inland sites, Variegated Agave, Variegated Oleander and Smokie Coastal Rosemary keep their markings on very little water. Many of these plants flower well on top of the foliage show: the gardenias here sit within our wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eflowering shrubs range\u003c\/a\u003e, with more in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gardenias\"\u003egardenia collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and care: keeping the colour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePosition decides how good the variegation looks. Most variegated plants colour best with morning sun and shelter from harsh afternoon sun, which can scorch the pale leaf margins. Deep shade does the opposite and dulls the contrast. Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, mulch 75mm deep with the mulch kept clear of stems, and feed lightly in spring. Heavy nitrogen pushes fast plain green growth at the expense of the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe one job specific to this collection is watching for reversion. If an all green shoot appears, cut it back to its point of origin as soon as you see it. Green shoots carry more chlorophyll, grow faster than the variegated wood, and will take over the plant within a couple of seasons if left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my variegated plant turning green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is reverting. Some shoots mutate back to plain green, and because they photosynthesise more efficiently they quickly outgrow the rest of the plant. Prune every green shoot back to where it starts and the variegated growth stays in charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo variegated plants grow more slowly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually, yes. The pale sections of each leaf hold little chlorophyll, so expect roughly two thirds the pace of the equivalent green form. Allow for that in your spacing rather than planting tighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich variegated plants handle full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariegated Agave, Variegated Oleander, Smokie Coastal Rosemary and Variegated Flax Lily all take open sun. Keep the shell ginger, ivy and Variegated Sensation Peace Lily in bright shade, especially north of Sydney. Spreading types like Ice Caps Creeping Fig also appear in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003egroundcover collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do these plants arrive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything here is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and no minimum order. Advanced specimens are freighted at cost, and every plant is covered by the 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"variegated-shell-ginger-alpinia-zerumbet-variegata","title":"Variegated Shell Ginger - Alpinia zerumbet 'Variegata'","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated Shell Ginger (\u003cem\u003eAlpinia zerumbet\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegata') is the fastest way to make a warm garden read as tropical. Broad paddle leaves brushed with gold and green climb to about 2m tall and 1.5m wide in a couple of seasons, and the clump keeps thickening from the base. Plant it a metre apart and you have a soft, leafy screen where a bare fence used to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour without a flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e The gold striping runs the length of every leaf and holds all year, so the display never depends on a season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast, and cheap to fill with.\u003c\/strong\u003e It puts up new canes through the warm months and reaches screening height inside two summers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles wet feet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Damp corners, downpipe outfalls and the low end of a lawn are where most shrubs sulk. This one thrives there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets, and scented.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, and arching sprays of waxy white and pink buds hang from canes in their second year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. The leaves overlap by the second summer, and because the growth is soft it filters a view rather than walling it off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and poolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hold the same 1m spacing across a bed. Salt tolerant, heat tolerant and comfortable in humidity, with no fine litter to drop into the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider keeps it near 1.2m to 1.5m for a door or a wide balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing variegated shell ginger in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with the best variegation in bright light and the largest leaves in dappled shade. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and it is frost tender, so cold inland and southern gardens need a pot that shelters through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy, and unusually forgiving of heavy, damp ground. Improve poor soil with compost at planting and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the canes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water twice a week through the first summer, then as needed. The leaf edges crisp if it goes too long dry. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and mid summer keeps the colour bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spent canes to ground level after they flower, since each cane flowers once. In cooler gardens, frost damaged foliage can be cut back hard in early spring and the clump reshoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes run from tube stock, through 140mm pots in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six and 250mm in packs of three, to single 300mm plants. Tubes and 140mm plants are young clumps of two or three canes and the value choice for a long boundary. The 250mm and 300mm plants arrive with real leaf area already.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeaves are large and soft, so expect creasing or a torn edge after transit. Trim the worst of it and the next flush covers the gap. Expect new canes within four to six weeks in warm weather. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/your-ideal-tropical-poolside-plants-for-low-maintenance-bliss\"\u003ePoolside plants for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-tropical-climates\"\u003eBrowse the wider tropical garden plants range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eCompare other plants safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eSee what else suits a poolside garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. Closer than that and the clumps compete without closing any faster, which just makes feeding and watering harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has mine not flowered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShell ginger flowers on second year canes, so a plant cut to the ground each winter never reaches flowering age. Leave the canes standing and the sprays arrive in late spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill frost kill it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost burns the foliage but the clump usually reshoots from the base in spring. Repeated hard frost is a different matter, so in cold districts grow it in a pot you can move under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44126897144127,"sku":"ALP-ZER-VAR-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100269396287,"sku":"ALP-ZER-VAR-100MM-P10","price":177.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140101853503,"sku":"ALP-ZER-VAR-140MM-P10","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140101787967,"sku":"ALP-ZER-VAR-200MM-P6","price":226.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140101755199,"sku":"ALP-ZER-VAR-300MM","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Variegated-Shell-Ginger-Alpinia-zerumbet-Variegata.png?v=1766221882"},{"product_id":"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":"variegated-agave-agave-americana-variegata","title":"Variegated Agave - Agave americana 'Variegata'","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated Agave (\u003cem\u003eAgave americana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegata') is a sculptural feature plant that survives conditions most plants will not. It builds a rosette about 1.5m tall and 2.5m across, with grey green leaves edged in a broad band of cream to gold that holds its contrast all year. It needs no watering once established and no feeding at all, which is why it turns up in gravel gardens and poolside beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchitecture, not maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e The shape does the design work. No pruning, no feeding and no watering schedule once the roots are down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariegation that lasts.\u003c\/strong\u003e The gold edge on every leaf holds through summer and winter, so it carries a bed with no flowers involved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and heat hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes genuine frost as well as reflected heat off paving and rendered walls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and poor soil proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt air, sand and thin rocky ground all suit it, and it grows where irrigation never reaches.\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 rosette in a gravel bed or against a rendered wall is usually enough. Allow the full 2.5m of width from the start, because moving an established agave is unpleasant work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It drops almost no litter into a pool and does not mind salt or chlorine splash. Set it back at least a metre from the water's edge and from any path, because the leaf tips are sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and large pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider holds it well under 1.5m for years. Use a cactus and succulent mix, make sure it drains freely, and shift it under cover through a wet summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Variegated Agave in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid to semi-arid gardens, and it is frost hardy once established. Constant wet season humidity rots the crown, so it is not a plant for the wet tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, and poor is fine. Sand, gravel and rocky ground are ideal. On clay, plant high on a mound and mulch with gravel rather than bark so the base stays dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water every two weeks for the first two months, then stop. Established plants live on natural rain across almost all of Australia. Do not feed it: rich conditions produce soft leaves that lose their shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Only remove old lower leaves as they brown off, cutting close to the stem with long handled secateurs. Wear leather gloves, eye protection and long sleeves, because the spines are sharp and the sap irritates skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour sizes are grown: 200mm plants in packs of six, and single plants in 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots. The 200mm packs suit rockery work or a run of matching pots. A 300mm plant is a good garden starter, and the 400mm and 500mm sizes arrive as substantial rosettes with presence on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgaves travel better than almost any plant, because the leaves carry their own water, and some tip damage in transit is normal. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Growth is slow, so expect three to five years to approach full size, 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-agave-garden-ideas-for-easy-care-greenery\"\u003eAgave garden ideas: choosing by size, spines and position\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/agave\"\u003eBrowse the full agave range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents-for-hot-climates\"\u003eSucculents for hot, dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003ePlants that suit a poolside bed\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\u003eNot really. The leaf tips are needle sharp and the sap irritates skin and eyes, so plant it well back from paths, play areas and dog runs. Many gardeners snip the tip off each spine near a walkway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much room does one plant need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow 2.5m of width and 1.5m of height. It is easier to give that space now than to dig out a mature rosette in five years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it die after flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. After many years, often a decade or more, the rosette sends up a tall flower spike and then declines. The offsets around its base continue on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-nnm=\"wa-weed-warning\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Australia: this plant is listed as an environmental weed in WA, where it escapes from gardens into bushland. We do not recommend it for WA gardens. Please choose a local alternative.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":50604521619775,"sku":"AGA-AME-VAR-200MM-P6","price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":50604521652543,"sku":"AGA-AME-VAR-300MM","price":200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44846356955455,"sku":"AGA-AME-VAR-400MM","price":603.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm (Backorder)","offer_id":50604521685311,"sku":"AGA-AME-VAR-500MM","price":1005.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Variegated-Agave-Agave-americana-Variegata_b1b0a5c0.jpg?v=1742472669"},{"product_id":"variegated-new-zealand-christmas-tree-metrosideros-excelsa-variegata","title":"Variegated New Zealand Christmas Tree - Metrosideros excelsa 'Variegata'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe variegated New Zealand Christmas tree (\u003cem\u003eMetrosideros excelsa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegata') earns its place in every season, not just the one it is named for. Each leathery leaf is deep green with a broad creamy white margin, and in summer it carries the crimson stamen flowers the species is famous for. Left alone it builds into a broad headed tree of about 6m tall and 4m wide.\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 wait for flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream margins hold all year, lifting a dark corner in the eleven months it is not in bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrimson summer flowers full of birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense brushes of red stamens open through summer, and honeyeaters work them from first light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely coastal.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant and wind tolerant, so it holds an exposed block where other ornamentals shred and brown off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHedge it or let it go.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted 2m apart and clipped it makes a thick screen; unpruned it becomes a spreading shade tree with a handsome grey trunk. Drought tolerant either way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the job it was built for: salt spray, sandy soil and constant wind straight off the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening, hedging and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart in a single row, or a staggered double row along an exposed boundary. The canopies knit into a solid screen, and the variegation still gets enough light to stay bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a single specimen in a lawn or courtyard, the pale foliage does the work of a flowering shrub all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the variegated New Zealand Christmas tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. Variegated foliage needs strong light to hold its contrast; in shade the cream fades toward green. It suits warm temperate, subtropical, cool temperate and mediterranean gardens. It takes light frost only, so hard frosting inland districts are marginal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters more than fertility. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound and work compost through the bed first. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first summer, then step it back. Once the roots are down it is drought tolerant, and a controlled release fertiliser in early spring is all it asks for. Overfeeding costs you flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune straight after flowering, because next summer's buds form on the growth that follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown in 200mm pots and sold as a pack of six, the practical way to buy it for a hedge. Plants are propagated from cuttings so the variegation comes true, and each arrives with a full root system. Variegated forms grow more slowly than the plain green species, so expect steady rather than rapid progress at first.\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. 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 the full range of trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eCompare other flowering trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants for exposed sites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing a new garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it only grow near the beach?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Coastal exposure is what it tolerates, not what it requires. It grows just as well in an inland warm temperate or mediterranean garden, provided the drainage is good and winter frosts stay light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it smaller than 6m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Left alone it settles at about 6m tall and 4m wide, but it reshoots readily from old wood, so it takes clipping as a hedge or a hard reduction if it gets away. Make the cut straight after flowering and it will still carry its next crop of buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are some new shoots plain green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariegated plants occasionally throw a reverted shoot with no cream margin. Cut it out flush at its origin as soon as you see it, because green growth grows faster and will take over if left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44943059255615,"sku":"MET-EXC-VAR-200MM-P6","price":269.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100351643967,"sku":"MET-EXC-VAR-45L","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Variegated-New-Zealand-Christmas-Tree-Metrosideros-excelsa-Variegata.png?v=1742472766"},{"product_id":"variegated-oleander-nerium-oleander-variegated","title":"Variegated Oleander - Nerium oleander 'Variegated'","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated Oleander (\u003cem\u003eNerium oleander\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegated') is a fast, genuinely tough screening shrub with cream edged leaves and soft pink flowers through the warm months. It reaches about 3m tall and 2.5m wide, and it will do that on poor soil, in salt spray and on very little water. One caution up front: every part of the plant is highly toxic if eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA screen in a hurry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast growing and dense to the base, plants set 1.5m apart close into a solid boundary within two seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour without flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream margined leaves lift a fence line all year, so the plant still earns its place in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for hard sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, heat tolerant, drought tolerant and untroubled by poor soil, it holds up where most hedging plants struggle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonths of flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft pink blooms open from late spring and keep coming into autumn with almost no attention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row. Closer spacing crowds the bases and creates dead wood in the middle rather than closing the screen faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes front line salt wind, which makes it one of the few flowering screens that works on an exposed seaside block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot, dry problem corners.\u003c\/strong\u003e Driveway edges, western walls and reflected heat off paving suit it, and once established it needs little water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Variegated Oleander in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for dense growth and the heaviest flowering. It suits warm temperate, subtropical, tropical, Mediterranean and arid gardens. It takes light frost only, so cool temperate and frosty inland districts are better served by a hardier screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost any soil, including sand, clay and poor fill, provided water drains away. Mulch 75mm deep and keep it clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first summer, then only in long dry spells. One application of complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is plenty; overfeeding gives leaf at the expense of flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim after the main flush to keep it dense, and cut older stems to the ground every few years to renew the plant. Wear gloves, long sleeves and eye protection, wash up afterwards, and never burn the clippings or put them where stock can reach them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in two sizes: 140mm pots in packs of 10, and single 45L plants. The 140mm plants are young and lightly branched, and the sensible buy for a long hedge because oleander grows so quickly. The 45L is an established shrub with height on day one, useful for a gap in an existing screen. Both sizes run on backorder at times, so check availability before planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and may drop a few leaves in transit, which is normal. Expect strong growth from the first warm month after planting. 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 other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003ehedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-2m-to-4m\"\u003escreening plants in the 2m to 4m range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003ecoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead how to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eplant and maintain a sharp hedge\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around children and pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Every part of oleander is highly toxic to people, dogs, cats and livestock, and the sap irritates skin. If you have small children or animals that chew plants, choose something else from our hedging range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne and a half metres apart in a single row. At that spacing the canopies meet in about two seasons while each plant keeps enough light on its lower branches to stay furnished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive a frosty garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt handles light frost only. In cool temperate and inland frost districts the growth burns back each winter and the plant never makes a reliable screen, so pick a frost hardy alternative instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140128690495,"sku":"NER-OLE-VAR-140MM-P10","price":249.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":44956401074495,"sku":"NER-OLE-VAR-45L","price":401.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Variegated-Oleander-Nerium-oleander-Variegated.jpg?v=1741858519"},{"product_id":"ice-caps-variegated-creeping-fig-ficus-pumila-ice-caps","title":"Ice Caps Variegated Creeping Fig - Ficus pumila 'Ice Caps'","description":"\u003cp\u003eIce Caps Variegated Creeping Fig (\u003cem\u003eFicus pumila\u003c\/em\u003e 'Ice Caps') is the fastest way to turn a bare block wall into a green one. Small heart shaped leaves edged in cream cling flat to the surface, climbing to about 3m and spreading 3m sideways, so a run of fence disappears in a couple of seasons. The variegation lifts a shaded courtyard in a way plain creeping fig never does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt covers walls fast.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quick grower that self clings, so there is no wire, no trellis and no tying in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCream variegation that reads from a distance.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pale margins keep a shaded wall from going flat green, which is the usual result with the plain form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA flat, tailored finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Juvenile growth presses tight against the surface, giving the sheeted look designers use on courtyard walls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and heat tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, heat tolerant and comfortable in humidity, so exposed courtyards and seaside walls suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalls, fences and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart to cover a wall quickly. Use it on masonry, blockwork and hardwood fencing, and read the warning below first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls, slopes and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It cascades down a wall face as readily as it climbs one, holds soil on a bank where mowing is impossible, and forms a groundcover mat about 200mm deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne point to be clear on before planting: the clinging roots grip hard and can damage render, paint and mortar when the plant is pulled off. Keep it away from painted surfaces, heritage brickwork and pipes, and clip it off gutters and roof lines every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Ice Caps Creeping Fig in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade both work, with the strongest variegation in bright light and the best leaf size in part shade. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes light frost only, so hard frosting inland and southern gardens should choose a hardier climber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ordinary garden soil is fine as long as it drains. Improve sandy ground with compost, mound heavy clay, and mulch 50mm deep clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Twice a week through the first summer while it attaches, then weekly in dry spells. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and mid summer keeps growth fast and the variegation clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clip it two or three times a year. Regular trimming keeps the small flat juvenile leaves; left alone, mature stems stand off the wall and carry coarser foliage. Wear gloves, because the milky sap irritates skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes: tube stock, 140mm in packs of ten and 200mm in packs of six, with tube and 200mm running on backorder at times. Tubes are the value choice for a long wall, since the plant grows fast enough that the head start from a larger pot is quickly erased.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClimbers travel with their runners loose and can look untidy on arrival, which is cosmetic. Plant against the wall, water in well, and expect the first shoots to attach within four to six weeks in warm weather. 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\/climbing-fig-plant-care-tips\"\u003eHow to train and trim a climbing fig\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse the full climber range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003ePlants for retaining walls and steep slopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-plants-to-soften-fences-and-retaining-walls\"\u003eSoftening fences and hard walls with planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it damage my wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can. 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Large red blooms, marbled and streaked with white so no two are alike, open through winter and into early spring on a glossy evergreen shrub about 3m tall and 2m wide. It is slow, long lived, and one of the few flowering shrubs genuinely safe around 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\u003eColour in the coldest months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowering runs through winter into early spring, filling the gap when the rest of the garden has shut down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo two flowers the same.\u003c\/strong\u003e The variegation breaks across each bloom differently, so one shrub carries red, white and everything between.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Camellias are not toxic to cats or dogs, which matters for a shrub at nose height along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandsome out of flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, dark, polished leaves hold condition year round, so it earns its space for the other nine months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a dense hedge. Camellias take clipping well and hold foliage low, so the screen stays solid at fence height rather than lifting into bare stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen under high shade, or espaliered flat against a shaded wall, is the classic use and needs almost no maintenance once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 500mm pot of acidic camellia mix holds it to around 1.5m to 2m and gives you the right soil pH anywhere in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Emperor of Russia Variegated Camellia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal. It is frost hardy and at home in cool temperate, warm temperate and subtropical gardens. In hot inland or subtropical positions give it more shade, since hot afternoon sun burns the leaves and the open blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, rich and free draining, around pH 5.5 to 6.5. Work compost and aged pine bark through the bed. Plant slightly high, as camellias are surface rooters and hate being buried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first two summers and mulch 75mm deep, kept off the trunk. Dry roots in summer are the usual cause of buds dropping before they open. Feed a camellia and azalea fertiliser after flowering and again in midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim straight after the last flowers finish, because a later cut removes the buds forming for next winter. Neglected plants reshoot from hard cuts, so a leggy shrub can be brought back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in two sizes: 200mm in packs of six, and a single 300mm plant. The pack of six is the sensible way to start a hedge run, arriving as young bushy shrubs. The 300mm is a larger single plant for a feature position or a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamellias are slow, growing roughly 20cm to 30cm a year, so buy close to the size you want. Some bud drop 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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-everything-about-camellia-bushes\"\u003eThe complete camellia care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-everything-about-camellia-bushes\"\u003eChoosing between camellia types and forms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/camellias\"\u003ecamellia collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eplants that are safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. Camellias are slow, so expect three to four years for the canopies to close at that spacing rather than a single season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the buds dropping before they open?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always water stress the previous summer, when the buds were forming. Deep watering through the warm months and a good layer of mulch prevents it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a 500mm pot with acidic camellia mix, root prune every three or four years, and expect it to settle at 1.5m to 2m rather than 3m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44959688622399,"sku":"CAM-JAP-EMPOF-200MM-P6","price":252.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":50341469258047,"sku":"CAM-JAP-EMPOF-300MM","price":227.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Emperor-of-Russia-Variegated-Camellia-Camellia-japonica-Emperor-of-Russia-Variegated.jpg?v=1741858527"},{"product_id":"variegated-lady-palm-rhapis-excelsa-variegated","title":"Variegated Lady Palm - Rhapis excelsa 'Variegated'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Variegated Lady Palm (\u003cem\u003eRhapis excelsa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegated') is a slow clumping fan palm that reaches about 2m tall and 1.2m wide, with cream striped fans held on slim upright canes. It is one of the few palms that genuinely thrives indoors, and one of the few that is not toxic to cats and dogs. Slow growth is the trade off and the reason larger sizes cost what they do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lady palm is a recognised non toxic species, so it suits a home where pets chew what they reach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCream striped fans.\u003c\/strong\u003e The variegation lifts a dim corner in a way a plain green palm cannot, and it holds through the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for low light.\u003c\/strong\u003e It evolved under canopy, so bright indoor light or a shaded courtyard suits it better than a sunny window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStays in scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.2m wide and growing slowly, it will not outgrow a room or a planter in a few seasons.\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 A bright room away from direct sun is ideal. It copes with air conditioning better than most palms, provided it is not sitting in the draught from a vent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots on balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a shaded outdoor position it thickens into a clump and works as a soft green screen at seated height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors in a warm garden, plant 1.2m apart in a shaded bed for a low screen, or use a single clump as a feature beside a doorway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Variegated Lady Palm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shade, filtered light or bright indoor light. Direct sun scorches the variegated fans faster than the plain green form. Outdoors it suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and takes light frost only, so cooler southern homes should keep it inside year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A premium free draining potting mix with added perlite or coarse bark. In the ground it wants friable soil improved with compost, mulched 50mm deep and kept clear of the canes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top 3cm of mix dries, and empty the saucer afterwards. Never let it stand in water. Feed with a controlled release palm fertiliser in early spring and summer, at half rate indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrooming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove browned fans at the cane and wipe the leaves occasionally. Brown tips usually mean dry air or salt build up from tap water, not underfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range runs from a pack of six in 200mm pots through 250mm, 300mm, 400mm and 500mm, up to 100L, 110L, 160L and 200L specimens. Most sizes are currently backorder, with 400mm usually ready to send. Because the plant grows so slowly, the size you buy is close to the size you will have for a year or two, so buy the presence you want now.\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. 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\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003eShop pet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-low-light-plants-for-home\"\u003eBest plants for low light rooms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003eMore low light indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/palm-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full palm range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it really safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Lady palm is a recognised non toxic species for both, which is why it is a standard recommendation for homes with pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery slowly, and the variegated form is slower again. Expect a small number of new fans each year rather than noticeable height, which is why larger sizes are priced as specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips browning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually dry indoor air, salt build up from tap water, or a pot left standing in a saucer. Flush the mix thoroughly every few months and raise the air moisture around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live outdoors in Melbourne or Canberra?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in the ground. It takes light frost only, so in cold districts treat it as an indoor plant or keep it potted under cover through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140133114175,"sku":"RHA-EXC-VAR-200MM-P6","price":1045.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140133048639,"sku":"RHA-EXC-VAR-300MM","price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44967230669119,"sku":"RHA-EXC-VAR-400MM","price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140133146943,"sku":"RHA-EXC-VAR-500MM","price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":54140133212479,"sku":"RHA-EXC-VAR-100L","price":1954.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"160L (Backorder)","offer_id":44967230734655,"sku":"RHA-EXC-VAR-160L","price":2299.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L (Backorder)","offer_id":54140133179711,"sku":"RHA-EXC-VAR-200L","price":2337.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Variegated-Lady-Palm-Rhapis-excelsa-Variegated.jpg?v=1741858618"},{"product_id":"variegated-baptists-pandanus-pandanus-baptistii-variegated","title":"Variegated Baptist's Pandanus - Pandanus baptistii 'Variegated'","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated Baptist's Pandanus (\u003cem\u003ePandanus baptistii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegated') is the pandanus you can plant beside a path without regretting it. The leaves carry no spines at all, striped lengthwise in cream and green, and the plant stays compact at about 2.5m tall and 2m wide rather than pushing to the 4m of the common forms. It is slow, architectural, and holds its shape unaided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThornless, which is the whole point.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most pandanus carry barbs down the leaf edge. This one does not, so it can sit beside a path or a pool fence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright variegation year round.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream and green striping lifts a shaded corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and slow.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 2.5m by 2m it stays in scale with a courtyard, and it takes years to get there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for heat and salt.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and salt tolerant, so a hot coastal courtyard suits it.\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 Spineless leaves and a plant that rarely flowers mean no barbs at ankle height and almost no litter in the water. Set it back about 1m from the coping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance makes it a sound choice for a seaside block, planted where it gets sun and free draining ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, courtyards and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider holds it well and keeps it a little smaller again. Single plants read as sculpture, so one well placed specimen beats three scattered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Variegated Baptist's Pandanus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade, with the strongest variegation in good light. This is a tropical and subtropical plant and it is frost tender. Outside those zones, grow it in a pot that can move under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above all else, and coastal sand suits it. On heavier ground plant on a raised mound with coarse sand and compost worked through. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first two summers, then moderately, easing right off over winter. A controlled release fertiliser in early spring and midsummer keeps the colour strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none. Pull or cut the oldest lower leaves at the base once they brown off, which reveals the stem. Never cut the growing tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: 200mm plants in packs of six, single 300mm and 400mm plants, and mature 400L specimens. The 200mm and 300mm plants are young rosettes at about knee height with no trunk yet. The 400mm is a step up, and the 400L a fully formed specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall sizes take several years to develop a stem, so buy the size you want to look at. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. 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 \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-pandanus-varieties-for-your-australian-garden\"\u003etop pandanus varieties for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse plants for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003epoolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee what else suits \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003ecoastal areas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLook through our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-plants-for-designer-gardens\"\u003earchitectural plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really have no spines?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorrect. 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It is a clumping bamboo, so there are no runners to chase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClumping, not running.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rhizomes stay tight to the base, so it will not travel under a fence into the neighbour's lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreening height quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the clump is established, new canes come up close to full height in a single warm season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariegated canes and leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream and green striping gives it more interest than a plain green bamboo, particularly against a dark fence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for exposed sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind tolerant, salt tolerant and comfortable in humidity, so a coastal boundary suits it.\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. 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It takes light frost once established, so hard frosting inland and cold southern districts are not the place for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable garden soil that drains, improved with compost. Mulch 75mm deep over the root zone and keep it clear of the canes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in dry spells. Bamboo is a grass and responds to nitrogen, so a general purpose or lawn fertiliser in early spring and again in summer pays for itself in cane thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim the foliage to a line whenever it suits you. Every two or three years cut the oldest canes out at ground level to let light into the clump and keep new growth colouring well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in 200mm pots sold in packs of six, single 300mm pots, and 45L plants. The 200mm and 300mm sizes arrive as young clumps with a handful of thin canes, usually under a metre, and take two to three seasons to reach screening height. A 45L plant is already multi caned and gives you a working screen in the first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBamboo travels with some leaf loss and a few browned tips, which it grows out of within weeks. 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\/bamboo-screening-guide\"\u003eHow to use bamboo for screening\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bamboo\"\u003eBrowse the full bamboo range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bamboo-for-screening\"\u003eCompare clumping bamboo for privacy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-4m-to-8m\"\u003eOther screening plants from 4m to 8m\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it spread and become a problem?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The rhizomes are short, so the clump widens slowly from the centre rather than sending runners out. Expect it to reach about 2.5m across after several years.\u003c\/p\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. At that spacing the canopies meet within two seasons and each clump still has room to fill out at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it shorter than 5m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Cut individual canes back to a node at the height you want and they branch out sideways there. Done once a year, a 3m screen is easy to hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44971997757759,"sku":"BAM-HET-VAR-200MM-P6","price":453.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44971997823295,"sku":"BAM-HET-VAR-300MM","price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100390736191,"sku":"BAM-HET-VAR-400MM","price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100390768959,"sku":"BAM-HET-VAR-500MM","price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Verigated-Malay-Dwarf-Bamboo-Bambusa-heterostachya-Variegated.jpg?v=1741858667"},{"product_id":"variegated-jasmine-trachelospermum-jasminoides-tricolor","title":"Variegated Jasmine - Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Tricolor'","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated Jasmine (\u003cem\u003eTrachelospermum jasminoides\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tricolor') does everything star jasmine is loved for, then adds foliage worth looking at all year: green leaves splashed cream, with new growth flushing pink. It climbs to about 3m on a support or spreads 1.5m as a groundcover, and in late spring and summer it covers itself in the same perfumed white pinwheel flowers as the plain form. Frost hardy and drought tolerant, it grows almost anywhere in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour without flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream and pink variegation lifts fences, walls and pots even in the months when nothing is blooming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThat jasmine perfume.\u003c\/strong\u003e The white spring and summer flowers carry the classic star jasmine scent across a courtyard, and bees and butterflies work them all season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimber, groundcover or spiller.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wires turn it into a screen, open ground turns it into a weed suppressing mat, and a pot edge turns it into a trailing feature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough beyond its looks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant once established, heat tolerant and comfortable in coastal salt wind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlower and neater than plain star jasmine.\u003c\/strong\u003e The variegated form is less rampant, which makes it the better choice for pots, balconies and small spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening on a frame.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trained on wires or mesh it dresses a fence or blank wall in a 3m curtain of foliage. Plant 1m apart for full coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Left unsupported it knits into a dense cover under trees and along banks. The same 1m spacing closes over in a couple of seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e It thrives in containers, trailing over the rim or climbing a small obelisk, and its restrained habit keeps borders tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Variegated Jasmine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the strongest variegation and heaviest flowering; light shade is fine with slightly greener growth. It performs from the subtropics through warm and cool temperate zones and Mediterranean climates, and shrugs off frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable garden soil with drainage. In pots, use a premium potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once or twice a week through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. Feed with a controlled release fertiliser in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim any time after flowering to keep it inside its bounds. Wear gloves: the stems bleed a milky sap that can irritate skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants ship in sizes from tubes through 140mm, 180mm and 200mm pots (the multi-plant packs are the economical way to cover a fence or bank) up to 300mm and 400mm stock with instant presence. Some sizes are grown to order and show as backorder; we confirm timing with you before anything ships. Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. Expect it to spend its first weeks settling roots, then run once the weather warms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse all climbing plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eMore plants proven in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003ePlants for coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it as vigorous as ordinary star jasmine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, and that is usually the point. Expect a slightly slower, more compact plant that is easier to keep neat in pots and small courtyards, while still covering a fence panel within a few seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a trellis to climb?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It twines rather than sticks, so give it wires, mesh or a frame. Against a bare rendered wall with nothing to grip, it will simply mound and spill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe milky sap is a mild irritant, so we do not list it as a pet friendly plant. It is not regarded as seriously poisonous, but discourage chewing and wash hands after pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my variegation fading?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo much shade. Move the plant, or thin whatever is shading it, and the new growth will return to strong cream and pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":47325331325247,"sku":"TRA-JAS-TRI-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140135080255,"sku":"TRA-JAS-TRI-140MM-P10","price":162.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140135113023,"sku":"TRA-JAS-TRI-200MM-P6","price":194.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140135211327,"sku":"TRA-JAS-TRI-300MM","price":105.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140135244095,"sku":"TRA-JAS-TRI-400MM","price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Variegated-Jasmine-Trachelospermum-jasminoides-Tricolor.png?v=1766222741"},{"product_id":"variegated-sensation-peace-lily-spathiphyllum-sensation-variegated","title":"Variegated Sensation Peace Lily - Spathiphyllum 'Sensation Variegated'","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated Sensation Peace Lily (\u003cem\u003eSpathiphyllum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sensation Variegated') is the biggest peace lily you can buy, reaching about 1.3m tall and 1.2m across with leaves the length of your forearm. Each one is streaked and splashed with cream, so the plant reads as a feature even when it is not in flower. It is a floor plant for a shaded corner, not a desk plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale you cannot get from other indoor plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.3m by 1.2m one plant fills the space beside a sofa that would otherwise need three smaller pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCream variegation on every leaf.\u003c\/strong\u003e The marbling is irregular and no two leaves match, which is what separates it from the plain green Sensation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt tells you when it is thirsty.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves droop noticeably before any harm is done, then lift within hours of watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite flowers through the warm months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall white spathes stand clear of the foliage and last for weeks indoors.\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 Inside a home or office your climate stops mattering, which is the practical answer for a plant this frost tender. Give it a bright spot out of direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider suits a mature plant. It tolerates wet feet better than most indoor plants, but still needs a drainage hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors it works in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, in full shade with shelter from wind. Cold southern gardens should keep it inside over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Variegated Sensation Peace Lily in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light. Direct sun scorches the pale sections of the leaves first, and deep shade costs you flowers and variegation. It is frost tender and unhappy below about 12 degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor potting mix with added perlite or coarse bark. It likes moisture retention, so avoid free draining cactus blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top 3cm of mix feels dry, roughly weekly in summer and fortnightly in winter. It is humidity tolerant and prefers it, so a bathroom or a grouped position suits it in dry inland air. Liquid fertiliser at half strength monthly through spring and summer keeps the leaves large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrooming and safety.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove finished flower stems at the base and wipe the leaves so they can use the available light. Peace lilies contain calcium oxalates and are toxic to cats and dogs, so place this one where a chewing pet cannot reach it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 140mm, 180mm, 200mm, 250mm, 300mm and 400mm pots, with the smaller sizes sold in packs. The 140mm and 200mm packs suit an office fitout or a run of matching pots. A single 300mm or 400mm plant is the one to buy for full size in the room straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeace lilies often arrive with drooping leaves after a few days in a box. Water once on arrival and they usually lift within a day. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eThe watering and light mistakes that kill indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eBrowse indoor plants that flower\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eCompare other variegated foliage plants\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\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 and sap contain calcium oxalates, which cause drooling, mouth irritation and vomiting if chewed. Keep it on a stand or in a room your pets do not use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the variegation fading?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always too little light. Move it closer to a window, keeping it out of direct sun, and new leaves will come through with better contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips browning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually dry air, or salts building up in the mix. Flush the pot through with water every couple of months and keep it clear of air conditioning outlets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140139372863,"sku":"SPA-SPP-SENVAR-140MM-P10","price":232.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140139340095,"sku":"SPA-SPP-SENVAR-200MM-P6","price":1046.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140139307327,"sku":"SPA-SPP-SENVAR-300MM","price":225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140139438399,"sku":"SPA-SPP-SENVAR-400MM","price":225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Variegated-Sensation-Peace-Lily-Spathiphyllum-Sensation-Variegated.jpg?v=1741858891"},{"product_id":"variegated-dwarf-umbrella-tree-schefflera-arboricola-variegata","title":"Variegated Dwarf Umbrella Tree - Schefflera arboricola 'Variegata'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe variegated dwarf umbrella tree (\u003cem\u003eSchefflera arboricola\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegata') carries glossy fingered leaves splashed with cream and gold, held in whorls that give the plant its name. It grows quickly to about 2.5m tall and 1.5m wide and takes clipping well, so it works as a screen outdoors and a substantial floor plant indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright variegation that holds.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream and gold marbling stays through the year, lighting a dim corner or a shaded fence line without flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to a useful size.\u003c\/strong\u003e It puts on height quickly, which matters when the job is covering a fence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt clips.\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular trimming builds density rather than opening it up, so you set the final height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established, heat and humidity tolerant, generally undemanding.\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 80cm apart in a single row for a dense screen in the 2m to 2.5m range. It holds foliage low, so the base does not thin out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors as a floor plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a 400mm or larger pot it makes a genuine feature in a bright room, pruned to whatever height the ceiling allows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne caution: the leaves and sap contain calcium oxalate and are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed. Not a plant for floor level in a home with animals that nibble foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing variegated dwarf umbrella tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade to bright indirect light gives the best variegation; harsh afternoon sun scorches the pale sections. Outdoors it suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens only. It is frost tender, so in cool temperate and frosty districts grow it in a pot under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil improved with compost, or a premium potting mix in containers. It will not tolerate a root zone that stays wet, particularly over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then only when the top of the soil dries; indoors, empty the saucer every time. Feed a controlled release fertiliser in early spring and late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from the start to build density. For a hedge, trim two or three times through the growing season. Leggy plants can be cut back hard and will reshoot from bare stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 200mm pots, sold in packs of six, enough for a screening run of about 4m. Each plant is established and branched, not a rooted cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlossy foliage marks easily in transit, so judge the plant by its growing tips. Keep it out of direct sun for the first fortnight, then expect new growth within four to six weeks and a closed screen in two seasons. 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\/variegated-plants-explained-what-every-gardener-should-know\"\u003eVariegated plants explained\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\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\/screening-plants-2m-to-4m\"\u003eBrowse screening plants in the 2m to 4m range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eMore variegated foliage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The leaves and sap contain calcium oxalate crystals, which cause mouth irritation, drooling and vomiting if chewed. Keep it raised or in a room your pets do not use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it smaller than 2.5m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Regular trimming holds it anywhere from about 1m upward, and it reshoots from old wood, so a hard cut back does not leave permanent gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the new growth all green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough light. Variegated foliage needs bright conditions to keep the cream and gold, so move it somewhere brighter and cut out fully green stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":49546467017023,"sku":"SCH-ARB-VAR-200MM-P6","price":382.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100411609407,"sku":"SCH-ARB-VAR-250MM-P3","price":259.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Variegated-Dwarf-Umbrella-Tree-Schefflera-arboricola-Variegata.jpg?v=1741858891"},{"product_id":"variegated-baby-rubber-plant-peperomia-obtusifolia-alba-variegata","title":"Variegated Baby Rubber Plant - Peperomia obtusifolia 'Alba Variegata'","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated Baby Rubber Plant (\u003cem\u003ePeperomia obtusifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alba Variegata') is the indoor plant for a shelf, a desk or a bright bathroom sill. It settles at about 30cm tall and 30cm across and stays there, carrying thick, almost succulent leaves marbled in cream and deep green. It is also listed as non toxic to cats and dogs, which narrows the choice considerably in a house with a curious animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely pet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Peperomia are listed as non toxic to cats and dogs, so it can sit on a low shelf without worry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays small.\u003c\/strong\u003e Roughly 30cm each way at maturity, so it never outgrows the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariegation that holds.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream margins stay bright in moderate indirect light rather than reverting to plain green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThick leaves store water.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fleshy foliage forgives a missed week, which makes it a sound first 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 It is frost tender, so inside is where it belongs in every Australian climate. Bright rooms, filtered light near a window and humid bathrooms all suit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 150mm to 200mm pot with a drainage hole is the whole story, and three grouped at different heights fill a shelf. In tropical and subtropical gardens it can live outdoors year round in a sheltered, shaded spot. Further south it comes inside before winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Variegated Baby Rubber Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light gives the strongest variegation. Direct midday sun through glass scorches the leaves, and deep shade fades the cream and stretches the stems. Outdoors it is limited to shaded positions in tropical and subtropical gardens, and it takes no frost at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A free draining indoor potting mix, opened up further with perlite or coarse bark. The fleshy roots rot in a mix that stays wet, so the pot must drain and the saucer must be emptied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the top third of the mix dry before watering again: every seven to ten days in summer, every two to three weeks in winter. Half strength liquid fertiliser once a month through spring and summer is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch the growing tips to keep it bushy rather than sprawling, and remove the narrow greenish flower spikes if you would rather the foliage did the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes, all sold in multiples: 125mm and 140mm plants in packs of ten, and established 200mm plants in packs of six. The smaller pots hold young, compact plants and suit anyone filling several rooms. The 200mm plants drop straight into a decorative pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFleshy leaves travel well, though a bruised leaf or two is normal and not a fault. Give it a week somewhere bright and indirect before the first water, then expect about a month of quiet before new leaves appear. 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 \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\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plants range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003epet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose 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 for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Peperomia species are listed as non toxic to cats and dogs, which is why they appear on most pet safe plant lists. A pet that chews a mouthful may still get a mild upset stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it losing its cream markings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough light. Variegated foliage needs more of it than plain green foliage, because the cream sections carry no chlorophyll. Move it closer to a window, out of direct sun, and new growth comes through marked again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery seven to ten days in the warm months and every two to three weeks in winter, always waiting until the top third of the mix is dry. Yellowing lower leaves and soft stems mean too much water, not too little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140139897151,"sku":"PEP-OBT-ALBVAR-140MM-P10","price":259.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140139929919,"sku":"PEP-OBT-ALBVAR-200MM-P6","price":317.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Variegated-Baby-Rubber-Plant-Peperomia-obtusifolia-Alba-Variegata_471c0473.jpg?v=1768455700"},{"product_id":"variegated-giant-sword-fern-nephrolepis-biserrata-variegata","title":"Variegated Giant Sword Fern - Nephrolepis biserrata Variegata","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated Giant Sword Fern (\u003cem\u003eNephrolepis biserrata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegata') gives scale and pattern from one plant. It reaches about 1.2m tall and 1.2m across, with long arching fronds irregularly streaked in cream and lime against mid green. It grows fast, takes a pot indoors or out, and is not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that does the work of a flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ferns produce spores, not blooms, so the cream and lime variegation carries the plant year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize, quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e A fast grower that fills a 400mm pot or a shaded corner in a season or two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nephrolepis is a recognised non toxic genus for cats and dogs, so it can sit at floor level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt forgives damp soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet feet tolerant, so it holds in a low spot or an over watered pot where other ferns fail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm pot or wider gives the fronds room to arch and spill over the rim. Use a mix that holds moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light near a window, away from air conditioning vents, which dry the frond tips faster than anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded gardens and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart under trees and the fronds meet into a lush understorey within a year. It does not need direct sun, so south facing balconies work too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Variegated Giant Sword Fern in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade or filtered light, since harsh afternoon sun scorches the pale sections of the fronds first. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so cool temperate and inland gardens need it indoors or in a protected courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and moisture retentive, opened up with compost or aged manure. It tolerates damp soil, but a pot still needs a drainage hole so the roots are not left in stagnant water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the mix consistently moist through the warm months and slightly drier in winter. Half strength liquid fertiliser monthly from spring to autumn is enough, and misting helps in dry indoor air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut tired or browned fronds back at the base rather than trimming the tips, since a cut frond never regrows its end. Divide congested clumps every two to three years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold in one size, 180mm pots in packs of six, the right quantity for an understorey run. Each plant arrives established with several fronds and fills out quickly once potted on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFerns travel with some frond bruising and crisped tips. That is transit, not a fault, and the next flush comes through clean. Give it a shaded, humid spot for a fortnight before its final position. Delivered Australia wide, 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\/ideal-fern-environments-in-your-garden\"\u003eGetting the environment right for ferns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ferns-for-shady-areas\"\u003eBrowse ferns for shady areas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eCompare other plants that are safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/variegated-plants-explained-what-every-gardener-should-know\"\u003eHow variegated foliage works\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. Nephrolepis is a recognised non toxic genus, so a chewed frond will not poison a pet. Still place the pot where a determined cat cannot strip it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow indoors long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, given bright indirect light and steady moisture. Indoor plants stay smaller than the 1.2m they reach outside, and dry air from heating or cooling is the usual cause of brown tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is frost tender, so in cool temperate or frosty inland gardens it belongs indoors or under a covered patio through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"180mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":51625601171775,"sku":"NEP-BIS-VAR-180MM-P6","price":377.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Variegated-Giant-Sword-Fern-Nephrolepis-biserrata-Variegata.jpg?v=1768455837"},{"product_id":"manihot-esculenta-variegated-cassava-manihot-esculenta","title":"Manihot esculenta ‘Variegated Cassava’ - Manihot esculenta","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated Cassava (\u003cem\u003eManihot esculenta\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegata') is grown for its leaves, not its flowers. Each one is deeply lobed like an open hand and splashed bright yellow along the veins, held out on slender red stems. It makes an upright shrub about 2m tall and 1.5m wide in a single warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that does the work of flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow and green variegation plus red stems gives colour all season, with nothing to deadhead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely fast.\u003c\/strong\u003e A small plant can reach 2m in one warm season, so it fills a new tropical bed while slower shrubs are still settling in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight, airy shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e The open habit and deeply cut leaves let light through, so it adds height without darkening the planting behind it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to keep in bounds.\u003c\/strong\u003e A hard cut back in spring makes it reshoot stronger, so size is under your control.\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 carries a tropical bed, especially against a dark green backdrop such as a palm, where the yellow reads brightest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot of 400mm or wider suits it, and container growing holds it near 1.5m. It is also the way to grow it outside the tropics, since the pot can move under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and layering.\u003c\/strong\u003e At the back of a mixed subtropical border it gives a mid height layer between groundcovers and taller palms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Variegated Cassava in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade, with the brightest variegation in sun. This is a tropical and subtropical plant that wants heat and humidity. It is frost tender, and in cooler gardens it will drop leaves and sulk over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, free draining soil with plenty of compost worked through. It resents heavy wet ground over winter, when growth stops and roots rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the warm growing months and much less once growth slows. A complete slow release fertiliser in spring and midsummer keeps the leaves large and well marked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut it back hard to 30cm to 50cm in early spring, before the new season starts. It reshoots quickly and stays bushy. Wear gloves, because the cut stems bleed a milky sap that irritates skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown in two sizes: 125mm pots in packs of 10 and 175mm pots in packs of 6. Both are young plants with a few stems, not a finished shrub. 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Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-tropical-climates\"\u003eplants for tropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003evariegated plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/variegated-plants-explained-what-every-gardener-should-know\"\u003evariegated foliage works\u003c\/a\u003e and why it can revert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-tropical-garden-that-looks-lush-year-round\"\u003edesigning a tropical garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I eat it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Cassava is a food crop elsewhere in the world, but only after long processing, and the raw plant contains cyanogenic compounds. Treat this variegated form purely as an ornamental and keep it away from children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Sydney or Melbourne?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably in the ground. It is frost tender and needs sustained heat, so outside the tropics and subtropics grow it in a pot in the warmest position you have and move it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it dropped its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold is the usual reason. Growth slows and leaves thin out below about 15 degrees, and the plant recovers when warmth returns. 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Small blue star flowers follow in spring, then blue purple berries that birds work through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariegation that holds.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream and silver striping stays consistent through summer heat and winter cold rather than fading to green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA native that suits formal beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upright clumping habit is tidy enough for a front garden or a commercial planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough on every front.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt tolerant and content in poor soil. It survives conditions that kill most variegated ornamentals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt feeds birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue berries follow the spring flowers, and small birds take them through summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost no work.\u003c\/strong\u003e No staking, no spraying, no deadheading. A tidy up every couple of years is the entire schedule.\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 40cm apart for a dense sweep. The clumps knit into a continuous striped surface within two seasons, which is what makes this plant worth buying in quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row at 40cm centres gives a crisp 60cm high edge. The light variegation defines the line even in shade, where a plain green edge disappears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fibrous roots hold soil on a batter, and salt tolerance makes it dependable on an exposed block or in a pot 350mm or wider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Variegated Flax Lily in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade both work, and part shade often gives the cleanest variegation because strong inland sun bleaches the cream stripes. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and arid gardens, and is frost hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy. Sand, clay and poor compacted ground are all acceptable provided water can move away. Improve the worst clay with gypsum and compost, and avoid a hollow that holds water for weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly for the first three months while the roots establish, then only through long dry spells. A light native fertiliser in early spring thickens the clump, but it is optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little needed. Pull out spent flower stems and dead leaf by hand. Every two to three years, cut the whole clump back to about 15cm in early spring to force fresh striped growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown as tube stock and in 140mm pots sold in packs of ten. Tubes arrive as a small fan of leaves and are the usual choice for a large landscape planting, since dianella establishes readily from small stock. The 140mm plants close a mass planting roughly a season sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrappy plants pack and travel well. Creased or bent leaf tips are cosmetic, and trimming the worst off on arrival tidies the clump while new growth comes through. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect full clumps by the second season, backed by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-plants-for-coastal-gardeners-top-picks-for-2025\"\u003ePlant choices that hold up in coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\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\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eSalt tolerant plants for exposed sites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003ePlants for retaining walls and slopes\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\u003eForty centimetres apart for a dense mass planting, at which point the clumps meet within two seasons. For a looser look with mulch visible between plants, 60cm still reads as deliberate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot entirely. The blue berries are reported to upset cats and dogs if eaten, so it is not one we list as pet friendly. If your pet grazes on fruit, choose something else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the variegation stay, or revert to green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt holds well, but any clump can throw an occasional plain green shoot. Pull those out at the base as soon as you spot them, because green growth is more vigorous and will dominate if left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51641390596415,"sku":"DIA-SIL-STR-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140068921663,"sku":"DIA-SIL-STR-140MM-P10","price":220.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100454371647,"sku":"DIA-SIL-STR-200MM-P6","price":248.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Variegated-Flax-Lily-Dianella-Silver-Streak.png?v=1766223442"},{"product_id":"variegated-rubber-plant-ficus-elastica-tineke","title":"Variegated rubber plant - Ficus elastica Tineke","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated Rubber Plant (\u003cem\u003eFicus elastica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tineke') is the indoor tree to choose when a room needs height and pattern from a single pot. Broad leathery leaves are marbled in cream, grey green and deep green, and new growth unfurls pink from a red sheath. Indoors it reaches about 2m tall and 1m wide over several years, on little more than a fortnightly watering routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern on every leaf.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream and green marbling carries the plant year round with no flowers involved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal height from one pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 2m indoors, enough to fill a corner or frame a doorway without spreading across the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForgiving.\u003c\/strong\u003e Low maintenance, untroubled by household humidity swings and happy to be left alone between waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou control the shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune the leader and it branches; leave it alone and it grows as one clean upright stem.\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 This is where nearly all of them live, in a bright room out of direct sun. Inside, your climate stops mattering, which counts with a plant this frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a pot 300mm or wider with drainage. Outdoors it is only reliable in frost free tropical and subtropical gardens, where it makes a bold feature in a sheltered courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne caution: the milky sap irritates skin and eyes and is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so keep it away from grazing pets and wear gloves when you prune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Variegated Rubber Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light gives the strongest variegation. In low light the cream fades toward plain green and the stem stretches for the window, while direct sun through glass scorches the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor potting mix opened up with perlite. The pot needs a drainage hole and the saucer needs emptying, because standing water 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 4cm of mix is dry: roughly fortnightly in summer and every three to four weeks in winter. Feed monthly with a half strength liquid fertiliser through the warm months only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and cleaning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the leader back in spring to force branching, and wipe the leaves with a damp cloth each month so dust does not block the light they need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes: tubestock, 200mm in packs of six and 250mm in packs of three. Tubes are small rooted cuttings, an inexpensive but slow start. The 200mm and 250mm plants are the usual choice, arriving single stemmed at around knee height and ready to pot straight up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome lower leaf drop over the first two to three weeks is normal while the plant adjusts to a new light level. Settle it in its final position rather than moving it around, and expect new leaves within about six weeks in warm weather. 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\/fig-ficus-care-guide\"\u003efig and ficus care guide\u003c\/a\u003e for watering, light and pruning detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003evariegated plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ficus\"\u003eficus collection\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 is toxic to pets if chewed and irritates skin and eyes, so keep it off floor level in a home with animals that nibble foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the new leaves losing their cream?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough light. Move it nearer a bright window with indirect light and the variegation returns on new growth, though existing leaves will not change back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I stop it growing as one bare stem?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut the top out in spring, just above a leaf node. It pushes two or three side shoots below the cut, and repeating that every couple of years keeps it bushy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51641946997055,"sku":"FIC-ELA-TIN-2-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100457517375,"sku":"FIC-ELA-TIN-2-140MM-P10","price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140069904703,"sku":"FIC-ELA-TIN-2-200MM-P6","price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100457484607,"sku":"FIC-ELA-TIN-2-300MM","price":183.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Variegated-rubber-plant-Ficus-elastica-Tineke.png?v=1766223520"},{"product_id":"gardenia-swirl-variegated-gardenia","title":"Gardenia ‘Swirl’ - Variegated Gardenia","description":"\u003cp\u003eGardenia 'Swirl' (\u003cem\u003eGardenia jasminoides\u003c\/em\u003e 'Swirl') is the variegated gardenia, grown as much for its cream edged foliage as for its flowers. It settles at about 1m tall and 1m wide, which makes it one of the few gardenias small enough for a low hedge or a front door pot. Single white flowers open through the warm months with the heavy sweet scent the genus is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that works all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grey green leaves with irregular cream margins hold interest between flushes of flower, which no plain green gardenia does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance you notice from the path.\u003c\/strong\u003e Single white flowers through the warm months, strongest in the evening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for real gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1m by 1m it fits a courtyard bed, a low hedge or a pot by the door without outgrowing the space in three years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable in heat and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Built for tropical and subtropical conditions, where a wet summer suits it.\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 60cm apart for a low fragrant hedge. At that spacing the plants close into a continuous band about a metre high, low enough to see over from a seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders, edging and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Repeat it in a block along a front path where people brush past, since the scent is the point. The variegation also lightens a shaded bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider suits it, and container growing tends to hold it a little under a metre. Keep the mix acidic and never let it dry right out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Gardenia 'Swirl' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun in subtropical and warm temperate gardens gives the heaviest flowering, though in the tropics and through hot inland summers it wants shelter from mid afternoon sun. It takes light frost only, so cold southern gardens, tablelands and frost hollows should keep it potted and sheltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, rich in organic matter and free draining. Work compost through the bed before planting and mulch 75mm deep. Alkaline soil is the usual reason a gardenia yellows between the leaf veins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Even moisture matters more than volume, because gardenias drop buds when they dry out at the wrong moment. Feed with a fertiliser made for acid loving plants in early spring and again in midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light tip pruning after the main flush keeps it dense and brings on the next round of buds. Do not cut hard into old bare wood, which is slow to reshoot. Remove any fully green shoots as they appear, or they will outgrow the variegated growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGardenia 'Swirl' is grown as tube stock: a young single stemmed plant with a small root system, worth potting into a 200mm container for a season before it goes into the ground. Expect two to three years to reach hedge height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability moves on this one, so check the product page before planning a full hedge. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Some leaf drop after transit is normal, and new growth follows within four to six weeks in warm weather. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/gardenia-a-fragrant-and-elegant-addition-to-your-garden\"\u003eHow to grow and care for gardenias\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gardenias\"\u003eCompare every gardenia we grow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eOther fragrant plants for warm gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eBrowse plants with variegated foliage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves yellowing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow leaves with green veins point to iron or magnesium locked up by alkaline soil, the most common gardenia complaint in Australian gardens. Correct the pH first and feed second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGardenias are considered mildly toxic to cats and dogs, and eating the leaves or fruit can cause vomiting or digestive upset. It is not the plant to choose if you have a pet that chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower as heavily as a plain green gardenia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot quite. Variegated foliage carries less chlorophyll, so 'Swirl' grows a little slower and flowers a little more sparsely. You gain twelve months of leaf interest in exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51641989267775,"sku":"VAR-GAR-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Gardenia-Swirl-Variegated-Gardenia.png?v=1766223542"},{"product_id":"variegated-ivy-hedera-white-diamond","title":"Variegated Ivy - Hedera ‘White Diamond’","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated Ivy 'White Diamond' (\u003cem\u003eHedera helix\u003c\/em\u003e 'White Diamond') is the fastest way to cover a bare wall, bank or fence with something that looks deliberate. It climbs or spreads to about 3m by 2m, and the cream and grey green leaves lift a shaded corner where plain green foliage disappears. It grows in poor soil, takes frost, wind and dry spells, and asks for very little once it is away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright foliage for dark places.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream variegation reads from a distance, so a shaded courtyard wall stops looking like a dead zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast, dense cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e It fills a slope or a fence quickly, which is why it is a standard fix for erosion prone banks and awkward embankments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely undemanding.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, wind tolerant and unbothered by poor soil, so it copes with the leftover corners of a garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt works in a pot too.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trailing over the edge of a container or a balcony rail gives you the same effect in a controlled space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart for quick groundcover. On a bank the stems root as they run, which knits the surface together and holds soil during heavy rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening a fence or wall.\u003c\/strong\u003e It climbs by aerial roots, so it scales a masonry wall or wire panel unaided. Keep it off mortar joints, painted render and timber cladding, where those roots cause real damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and retaining walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e A container or the top of a retaining wall suits it well, and a pot is the simplest way to enjoy the plant without managing its spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing variegated ivy in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to full shade brings out the best variegation. Harsh afternoon sun bleaches and crisps the pale sections. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, which covers the southern half of the country and the cooler tablelands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything with drainage. Poor, rocky or compacted soil is fine, though a little compost through the backfill speeds establishment. Mulch 50mm deep.\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. A light complete fertiliser in early spring is plenty, and overfeeding just produces growth you will have to cut back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim whenever it reaches the boundary you have set, any time from spring to autumn. Cutting hard is not a problem, and an annual tidy keeps it dense rather than ropey and bare at the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown as tube stock. Plants arrive young, usually a single trailing stem, which is the sensible way to buy a groundcover: at 50cm spacing you need a lot of them, and ivy establishes so readily that larger stock buys you very little time. Expect running growth within one warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTubes travel well and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo honest cautions. Ivy can escape into bushland from garden plantings, so keep it contained and never dump clippings in a reserve. The leaves and sap are also toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, and the sap can irritate skin, so wear gloves when you prune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers-groundcover\"\u003eBrowse climbers and groundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/variegated-plants-explained-what-every-gardener-should-know\"\u003eWhat every gardener should know about variegated plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-plants-to-soften-fences-and-retaining-walls\"\u003eSoftening fences and retaining walls with planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-shade\"\u003ePlants for full shade\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 a bank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 50cm spacing, roughly four plants per square metre. That closes over within a season or two in a shaded, reasonably watered position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it damage my wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn sound rendered or masonry surfaces it is usually fine, but the aerial roots work into soft mortar, flaking paint and timber cladding. Give it wire or a trellis held clear of the surface instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will live indoors in a bright spot, though it needs cooler conditions and good airflow to stay healthy. Outdoors in shade is where it genuinely performs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51643349434687,"sku":"HED-WHI-DIA-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Variegated-Ivy-Hedera-White-Diamond.png?v=1766223680"},{"product_id":"pandorea-jasminoides-variegated-pandorea-jasminoides-variegated","title":"Pandorea jasminoides Variegated - Pandorea jasminoides Variegated","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated Bower Vine (\u003cem\u003ePandorea jasminoides\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegata') is an Australian native climber that earns its place twice over: cream splashed foliage that lights up a shaded fence all year, then soft pink trumpet flowers with deeper throats through the warm months. It climbs to around 5m and spreads about 2m on a support, which makes it a screen for a narrow space where no shrub would fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariegated leaves do the work year round.\u003c\/strong\u003e Even out of flower the cream and green foliage brightens a dim courtyard wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal screening from a 200mm strip of soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 5m it covers a fence or a trellis while taking almost no garden bed width.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Australian native that flowers hard.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink trumpets over a long warm season, worked steadily by bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and humidity tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt laden wind and a sticky subtropical summer both suit it, and it is drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening a fence or trellis.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart to cover a run of fence or wire. It is a twiner, not a self clinging climber, so it needs wires, mesh or a lattice to hold on to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant in a large pot against a trellis gives height and privacy in a space measured in centimetres rather than metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trained over an arch, a pergola or a carport frame it makes a light canopy that flowers overhead rather than at eye level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing bower vine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade; more sun means more flowers, more shade means better foliage colour. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It takes light frost only, so in cold inland or southern districts give it a warm sheltered wall or grow it in a pot under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil enriched with compost. It resents constantly wet feet, so raise the planting hole on heavy clay and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice weekly through the first summer while it builds a root system, then reduce. Feed with a low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring and again after the first flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tie the young stems to the support until they take hold, then prune after flowering to keep it inside its space. It flowers on new growth, so an annual trim gives more blooms rather than fewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vine is grown here as tube stock, so expect a young plant with one or two soft stems and a few pairs of leaves. It grows fast and catches up to larger stock within a season, but needs a support in place from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTie the leading stem to its wire or lattice as soon as it is planted. Expect noticeable climbing within six to eight weeks in warm weather and reasonable coverage by the end of the second season. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eBrowse the full climbers range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-plants-to-soften-fences-and-retaining-walls\"\u003eHow to soften a fence or retaining wall with planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eCompare Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants that suit balconies and courtyards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a trellis?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Bower vine twines rather than clinging, so it cannot climb a bare wall on its own. Wires, mesh, lattice or an open fence all work, and the stems need tying in for the first few months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne and a half metres apart along a fence or trellis. Closer planting does not speed up coverage and simply makes pruning and tying in more awkward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has some foliage turned plain green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariegated plants occasionally throw a stronger all green shoot. Cut it out where it joins the main stem as soon as you see it, because green growth is more vigorous and will eventually dominate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-nnm=\"wa-weed-warning\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Australia: this species has escaped from gardens and naturalised in WA, where it competes with local bushland plants. We do not recommend it for gardens in the south west of WA. Please choose a local alternative.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51644979315007,"sku":"PAN-JAS-VAR-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100490023231,"sku":"PAN-JAS-VAR-140MM-P10","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Pandorea-jasminoides-Variegated-Pandorea-jasminoides-Variegated.png?v=1766223948"},{"product_id":"variegated-string-of-pearls-senecio-rowleyanus-variegata","title":"Variegated String of Pearls - Senecio rowleyanus ‘Variegata’","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated String of Pearls (\u003cem\u003eCurio rowleyanus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegatus', still widely sold as \u003cem\u003eSenecio rowleyanus\u003c\/em\u003e) is the trailing succulent worth hanging at eye level. The plant sits only about 200mm deep in its pot, but the strands run out to around 600mm, so it reads as a curtain of beads rather than a shrub. Each pearl is marbled cream over pale green, which gives it something to look at in every season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarbling on every bead.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream and green pattern holds all year in bright light, so one basket carries a corner on foliage alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt prefers to be left alone.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water only once the mix has dried through. Far more of these are lost to kindness than to neglect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for height.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hanging pots, high shelves and the top of a retaining wall all let the strands drop clear, which is how it looks best.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and dry air suit it.\u003c\/strong\u003e African by origin, it takes hot afternoons and the dry air of an air conditioned room without complaint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging pots and baskets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hang it so the strands finish clear of a bench or floor, and turn the pot a quarter every few weeks to keep growth even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors and covered balconies.\u003c\/strong\u003e A spot within a metre of a bright window works anywhere in the country, which matters with a plant this frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Along the top of a wall in free draining soil it spills over the face in warm temperate, subtropical, Mediterranean and arid gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing variegated string of pearls in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright light with shelter from harsh afternoon sun. Deep shade thins the strands and dulls the cream. It only lives outdoors year round in warm temperate, subtropical, Mediterranean and arid or semi-arid gardens, so colder districts should grow it under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A cactus and succulent mix, or potting mix opened up with coarse sand. A drainage hole is not optional, and a pot standing in a full saucer rots the strands from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak, drain, then wait until the mix is dry through: roughly every two to three weeks in warm weather and every four to six in winter. Shrivelled pearls mean thirst, soft translucent pearls mean the opposite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut any bare strand back to the pot and it branches from that point. The trimmings strike easily on fresh mix kept barely damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in a single size, tube stock. That is a young plant with several short strands rather than a finished basket, so pot it into a 150mm to 200mm hanging pot and give it a season to drape properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucculents travel well because the leaves carry their own water, though a few loose pearls in the box are normal rather than a fault. 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\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-blue-chalksticks-a-guide-for-thriving-plants\"\u003eGrowing blue chalksticks\u003c\/a\u003e, a close relative on the same watering schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003esucculent range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee what else carries \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003evariegated foliage\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeas for \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trailing-plants-for-retaining-wall\"\u003eplanting the top of a retaining wall\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. Curio and Senecio species are toxic to cats and dogs, and chewing the pearls brings on drooling, vomiting and stomach upset. Hang it out of reach if your pet chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the pearls shrivelling?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always underwatering. Soak the pot until water runs from the base, drain it, and the beads plump up within days. Soft, see through pearls point to the opposite problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in frost free gardens. In warm temperate, subtropical, Mediterranean and arid districts it lives outdoors under cover. Anywhere that frosts, treat it as an indoor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51647845925183,"sku":"SEN-ROW-VAR-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Variegated-String-of-Pearls-Senecio-rowleyanus-Variegata.png?v=1766224159"},{"product_id":"variegated-weigela-weigela-florida-variegata","title":"Variegated Weigela - Weigela florida ‘Variegata’","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated Weigela (\u003cem\u003eWeigela florida\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegata') earns its place twice over: cream edged leaves that lift a shaded corner all through the growing season, and a heavy spring flush of rose pink bell flowers. It reaches about 1.5m tall and 1.5m wide, forming a soft arching shrub rather than a stiff one. This is a cold climate plant, and it repays southern gardeners who are short of reliable flowering shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo features in one shrub.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream and green variegated foliage from spring through autumn, plus a genuine flowering season rather than a token one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRose pink spring bells.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers hang along arching stems in numbers heavy enough to weigh the branches down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProperly frost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It wants cold winters, which makes it one of the easier choices for cool temperate and tableland gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerates poor soil and wind.\u003c\/strong\u003e It performs in unremarkable ground and in exposed positions where softer shrubs shred, and it feeds bees and birds early in the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.2m apart for a massed border. At that spacing the arching branches overlap into a continuous drift without the plants losing their individual shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting, pots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant works as a light coloured anchor among darker evergreens, doing that job for eight months of the year without any flowering required. A pot 400mm or wider suits one plant, and the roots are not invasive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Variegated Weigela in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the best flowering, while afternoon shade protects the pale leaf margins in hot districts. It belongs in cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. It needs winter chill and will not perform in subtropical or tropical areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy. It tolerates poor and average soil, though it appreciates compost worked through the bed and reasonable drainage. Mulch 75mm deep, away from the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer while the roots establish, then only in dry spells. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is all the feeding it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune straight after flowering finishes in spring. The flowers form on wood made the previous year, so a winter cut removes the entire display. Taking out one or two of the oldest stems each year keeps the shrub renewing itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is currently grown in one size: a single tube. That is a young plant, roughly a hand span tall, sold at the stage where it establishes most reliably. Weigela is deciduous, so if it ships during winter it will arrive as bare stems with no leaves at all. That is dormancy, not damage, and the plant leafs out in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a full season of growth before the first worthwhile flowering, and two to three seasons to reach its mature 1.5m. Tubes are at their most economical in numbers, and a group establishes into a drift or hedge far better than a lone plant, so most customers order several or combine them with other plants. Stock is packed upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, under our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-shrubs\"\u003eBrowse the deciduous shrub range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/variegated-plants-explained-what-every-gardener-should-know\"\u003eUnderstanding variegated foliage and how to keep it\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003eCompare frost hardy plants for cold gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eMore variegated plants for contrast\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 northern New South Wales?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well. It needs winter chill and suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean climates. In subtropical and tropical gardens it grows weakly and flowers poorly, so choose a warm climate shrub instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmediately after the spring flowering. The buds form on the previous season's wood, so pruning in winter or early spring cuts off the flowers before they open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it evergreen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it is deciduous. It drops its leaves in winter and reshoots in spring, so pair it with evergreens if the bed needs to look furnished through the coldest months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51647897698623,"sku":"WEI-FLO-VAR-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100506800447,"sku":"WEI-FLO-VAR-140MM-P10","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100506865983,"sku":"WEI-FLO-VAR-200MM-P6","price":287.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100506833215,"sku":"WEI-FLO-VAR-300MM","price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Variegated-Weigela-Weigela-florida-Variegata.png?v=1766224266"},{"product_id":"smokie-variegated-coastal-rosemary-westringia-fruticosa-smokie","title":"Smokie Variegated Coastal Rosemary - Westringia fruticosa ‘Smokie’","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmokie Variegated Coastal Rosemary (\u003cem\u003eWestringia fruticosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Smokie') is a low native hedging shrub that reaches about 1.2m tall and wide, with cream and grey green variegated foliage that holds its markings in full sun. Small white flowers appear through most of the year. It clips into a crisp low hedge, ball or border and shrugs off salt, wind, drought 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\u003eVariegation that does not scorch.\u003c\/strong\u003e Many variegated plants bleach or burn in Australian sun. This one holds its cream margins in a full sun position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt clips beautifully.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine dense foliage and a naturally rounded habit make it one of the easiest natives to shape into hedges, balls or low borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, salt tolerant, wind tolerant, drought tolerant and happy in poor soil, so front verges and beachside gardens suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA useful, modest size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.2m by 1.2m it defines a bed or edges a path without blocking a view or swallowing a small garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a dense hedge. At that spacing the plants meet within a season or two and can be held anywhere between 60cm and 1.2m with regular trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set 60cm apart across a slope or verge for a continuous silver toned block that needs no watering once away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and topiary.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt laden wind does not mark the foliage, and the tight growth holds a clipped ball or cube near the beach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing coastal rosemary in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the strongest variegation and the densest growth; part shade makes it loose and green. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens, and handles frost once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters far more than fertility. Sandy and gravelly soils are ideal, and it tolerates poor ground happily. On clay, raise the bed and work coarse material through it, because wet feet in winter is the one thing that kills it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. Feeding is largely unnecessary; a light application of low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring is plenty, and rich soil produces soft floppy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly and often rather than hard and rarely. Two or three light trims through the warmer months keep it tight. Avoid cutting back into bare wood, as it reshoots poorly from old stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in five sizes: tube stock, 140mm pots in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and single 300mm plants. Tube stock and 140mm packs are the sensible economics for a long border, since this shrub establishes quickly. The 250mm and 300mm plants give an immediate low hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel well because the foliage is firm rather than soft. Expect roots to take hold within a month in warm weather, then give a first light trim about eight weeks after planting to start branching. 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\/westringia-care-guide\"\u003eThe complete westringia care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003ebest hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e for your boundary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003esalt tolerant coastal plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003evariegated foliage 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?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart for a dense hedge or mass planting. Closer spacing wastes plants and restricts airflow, which encourages fungal problems in humid summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it lower than 1.2m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Regular light trimming holds it at 60cm to 80cm without difficulty. Start trimming while the plant is young so it branches low rather than lifting into bare stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the variegation revert to plain green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOccasionally a stem will throw plain green growth. Cut those shoots out at the base as soon as you see them, since green growth is more vigorous and will eventually dominate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51647903760703,"sku":"WES-FRU-SMO-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100508045631,"sku":"WES-FRU-SMO-100MM-P10","price":101.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140086157631,"sku":"WES-FRU-SMO-140MM-P10","price":210.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140086190399,"sku":"WES-FRU-SMO-200MM-P6","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140086255935,"sku":"WES-FRU-SMO-300MM","price":153.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Smokie-Variegated-Coastal-Rosemary-Westringia-fruticosa-Smokie.png?v=1766224293"},{"product_id":"variegated-elm-ulmus-minor-argenteo-variegata","title":"Variegated Elm - Ulmus minor ‘Argenteo Variegata’","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated Elm (\u003cem\u003eUlmus minor\u003c\/em\u003e 'Argenteo Variegata') is a deciduous shade tree with leaves finely speckled in white, so from across a garden the whole canopy reads silver rather than green. It grows to about 10m tall and 6m wide, and it gets there faster than most feature trees. The leaves colour and drop in autumn, letting winter sun back onto the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA canopy that reads silver.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine white speckling across every leaf lifts a green garden in a way solid gold or purple foliage never quite manages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It puts on height quickly for a deciduous tree, so a 45L plant starts casting real shade within a few seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade in summer, sun in winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bare branches from late autumn mean the north side of the house warms up again when you want it to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, wind tolerant, drought tolerant once established and content in poor soil, it is an easy tree in a difficult spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 10m by 6m it needs a real lawn or a wide bed, where the silvered canopy carries at a distance. Keep it 8m from the house and well clear of paving and drains, because elm roots run shallow and lift hard surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 8m apart along a drive. That gives each crown room to spread and closes the canopy overhead in about a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Variegated Elm in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun holds the strongest variegation; in shade the leaves green up and the effect is lost. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and it is properly frost hardy. It is not a tree for the humid subtropics or tropics, where it never gets the winter chill it wants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost any soil suits it, including compacted and poor ground, provided water moves through. Dig a wide hole rather than a deep one, and mulch 75mm deep, kept off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then only in extended dry spells. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough; heavy feeding pushes soft growth that wind damages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter while it is bare and the structure is visible. Cut out any shoot that comes through solid green, since reverted growth is more vigorous and will take over the crown, and remove root suckers as they appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in two advanced sizes, 45L and 100L. Both arrive as established trees with a formed trunk and branching, not as whips, so you are buying several years of growing time. The 100L is heavy and needs two people to move into position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it arrives in winter it will be bare, which is normal and not a fault. 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 the range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003edeciduous trees\u003c\/a\u003e for a shade position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eautumn colour plants\u003c\/a\u003e to plant alongside it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trees-for-lining-driveways-in-australia-top-choices\"\u003ethe best trees for lining driveways\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/variegated-plants-explained-what-every-gardener-should-know\"\u003evariegated foliage works\u003c\/a\u003e and why it reverts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots damage paving or pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can. Elm roots are shallow and vigorous, so keep the tree at least 5m from paths, driveways and service lines and further from a slab. This is not a tree for a narrow strip beside the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the variegation revert to plain green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOccasionally a branch throws solid green leaves, which grow faster than the variegated ones. Cut those shoots back to their origin as soon as you notice them and the silver effect stays intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it sucker?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, elms sucker freely from surface roots, particularly if the roots are cut or the tree is stressed. Mow suckers off in lawn and pull them from beds while they are soft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100521775423,"sku":"ULM-MIN-ARG-250MM-P3","price":400.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100521808191,"sku":"ULM-MIN-ARG-400MM","price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51648204865855,"sku":"ULM-MIN-ARG-100L","price":770.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Variegated-Elm-Ulmus-minor-Argenteo-Variegata.jpg?v=1766224398"},{"product_id":"variegated-creeping-fig-ficus-pumila","title":"Variegated Creeping Fig - Ficus pumila","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated Creeping Fig (\u003cem\u003eFicus pumila\u003c\/em\u003e) is a vigorous, self-clinging evergreen climber with small heart-shaped leaves marked in cream and green. It grows up to 6m tall and wide, so a single plant can cover an unsightly fence or wall with a flat, living layer. It is slightly less vigorous than the all-green form, but still quick to establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimbs without wires.\u003c\/strong\u003e Aerial roots grip the surface, so there is no need for trellis or ties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream and green variegation brightens shaded walls and courtyards in every season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA very low profile.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth stays flat against the surface, which keeps walls and fences looking clean and tailored.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMany uses.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits fences, archways, topiary, indoor pots and hanging baskets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick to establish.\u003c\/strong\u003e It covers surfaces fast, but is a little less vigorous than the all-green form, so it needs a little less clipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFences and walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart along the base of a fence or wall. Take care on painted and rendered surfaces, because the aerial roots may mark them. Sound brick or block is a safer choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArchways and topiary.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clipped regularly, it can be trained over an arch or shaped into topiary forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaskets, pots and indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a hanging basket the stems cascade, and as a houseplant it adds a little greenery to a bright room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Variegated Creeping Fig in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a mostly shaded position with plenty of indirect light. In tropical and subtropical regions it will also grow in full sun, provided it has enough water. It suits most frost-free parts of Australia, including tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and needs shelter from frost in cooler regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant into free-draining soil rich in organic matter. Dig compost into the planting area and mulch the root zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, and give extra water during dry periods. Feed with a controlled release fertiliser each spring, followed by a liquid fertiliser monthly through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth can be prolific, so trim the side shoots and shape the plant as often as needed. Regular clipping keeps the neat juvenile leaves. Left for years, a creeping fig can turn coarse and heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Variegated Creeping Fig as tube stock (a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly), in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes are the economical way to cover a long fence, and the 140mm and 200mm pots give a head start on a feature panel or small wall. Expect a modest plant at first. Once it finds its footing, growth is quick, and plants usually take a couple of seasons to cover a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ficus\"\u003eOur ficus range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eMore climbers for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/climbing-fig-plant-care-tips\"\u003eClimbing fig care: green walls and clipping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-plants-to-soften-fences-and-retaining-walls\"\u003ePlants to soften fences and retaining walls\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it damage my walls?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can. The aerial roots may mark painted and rendered surfaces and can leave residue, so plant it on sound brick, block or a fence you do not plan to repaint soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast will it cover a wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is quick to establish, and a wall is usually covered within a couple of seasons. The variegated form is a little less vigorous than the all-green one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Like other figs, it has a milky sap that can irritate skin and upset pets if chewed, so keep it out of reach and wear gloves when you prune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787220779327,"sku":"FIC-PUM-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67787220812095,"sku":"FIC-PUM-140MM-P10","price":202.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67787220844863,"sku":"FIC-PUM-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/variegated-creeping-fig-ficus-pumila.jpg?v=1792152642"},{"product_id":"maculata-variegated-hydrangea-hydrangea-macrophylla-maculata","title":"Maculata Variegated Hydrangea - Hydrangea macrophylla 'Maculata'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaculata Variegated Hydrangea (\u003cem\u003eHydrangea macrophylla\u003c\/em\u003e 'Maculata') is a compact shrub that stays around 0.8m tall and wide. Each leaf has a crisp ivory margin, and in late spring it carries lacecap flowers that are usually blue. It is small enough for a pot on a deck or balcony, and frost hardy in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that earns its place.\u003c\/strong\u003e The ivory-edged leaves lift a shady corner even before and after the flowers, which most hydrangeas cannot do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLacecap flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring brings flat heads that are usually blue to blue-lilac, with a centre of tiny true flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour you can influence.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soil below about pH 5 gives blue, while pH 6 to 7 gives mauve and pink through to red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and pot friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 0.8m by 0.8m it suits pots and planters, and can even spend time in a bright room indoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is totally frost hardy, so it copes with cold winters without fuss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots on decks, balconies and patios.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant in a pot 35cm wide or larger brings foliage and flower to a small space. Use good potting mix and keep it moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage garden borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 70cm apart for a low flowering border, in part shade, with the white leaf edges picking up lighter flowers nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShady entrances.\u003c\/strong\u003e The variegated foliage brightens a path or doorway where there is not enough light for most flowering plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Maculata Variegated Hydrangea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a partly shaded position, and shelter it from hot afternoon sun, which scorches the white leaf margins first. It suits cool temperate and warm temperate gardens, and subtropical ones with deep shade and regular water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained soil is the preference, enriched with compost. Hydrangeas dislike drying out, so mulch the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly for the first 8 to 12 weeks until established, and give plenty in dry periods. One feed of slow release fertiliser when the buds swell in spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tidy it straight after flowering to keep growth dense and set up next season's blooms. Shorten only the current year's shoots and leave the older stems alone. All parts are toxic if eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Maculata Variegated Hydrangea as tube stock only. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once potted on or planted out. Expect leaf growth first and flowers building over the first couple of seasons. Pot it into a larger container, or plant it out, within a few days of arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydrangeas\"\u003eBrowse the hydrangea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/hydrangeas-colour-and-growth\"\u003eHydrangea colour and pruning guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eOther variegated plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants for balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo the white leaf edges stay all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey show best in spring and summer when the plant is in full leaf. Like all bigleaf hydrangeas it is deciduous, so it drops its leaves in winter and regrows them in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a time. It will cope in a bright room, out of direct sun and away from heaters, but it is happiest outdoors and needs a cool winter rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow hard can I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot hard. Flowers come from the older stems, so cut only the current year's growth after flowering, and leave the older woody stems alone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787243815231,"sku":"HYD-MAC-MACULA-tube","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/maculata-variegated-hydrangea-hydrangea-macrophylla-maculata.jpg?v=1792153888"},{"product_id":"pink-ice-variegated-may-bush-spiraea-x-vanhouttei-pink-ice","title":"Pink Ice Variegated May Bush - Spiraea x vanhouttei 'Pink Ice'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Ice Variegated May Bush (\u003cem\u003eSpiraea x vanhouttei\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pink Ice') is an arching, semi evergreen shrub that grows 1m to 2.5m tall and 2m to 3m wide. New leaves open cream, freckled with soft pink, then settle to dappled green and cream, with blush tones returning in autumn. Clusters of cream flowers cover the branches in spring, which makes it a cottage garden shrub with interest in three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariegated foliage all season.\u003c\/strong\u003e The small soft leaves shift from cream to green to blush pink, so the plant never reads as plain green shrubbery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring flower clusters.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream flowers open in September and October in the southern hemisphere, and butterflies visit them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCascading habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The arching branches spill over retaining walls and down banks, softening hard edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with cold winters and suits the cooler half of the country.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e A trim after flowering keeps it compact, and it fills a fence line without the bulk of a large hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFence lines and informal screens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart along a fence. The arching branches interlock into a soft, flowering screen that stays below 2.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and banks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted at the top of a wall, the branches cascade down the face in a loose curtain of cream and green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a single plant as a cottage garden centrepiece, with perennials or roses at its feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Ice Variegated May Bush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the best flowers and foliage colour. It suits cool temperate and warm temperate gardens, and it is frost hardy. Where summers are extremely hot, choose a spot with some protection from the hot afternoon sun. It prefers a cooler climate than the tropics and humid subtropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil is the requirement. Mulch over the roots to keep them cool and moist through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well, and keep watering frequently until the plant is established, around 12 weeks. After that, water regularly through dry spells. Feed with a controlled release fertiliser after flowering to keep growth compact and flowering heavy next season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim straight after flowering, shaping the arching branches. Because it flowers on the previous year's growth, pruning later in the season removes next spring's flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Pink Ice Variegated May Bush as tube stock and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly and is the economical choice for a long fence line. The 140mm pots give a planting more presence in its first year. Expect a small, leafy plant that fills out over its first two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-shrubs\"\u003eBrowse deciduous shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003eMore frost hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/creating-a-beautiful-cottage-garden-in-australia-insiders-guide\"\u003eHow to create a cottage garden in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it evergreen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSemi evergreen. In mild winters it keeps much of its foliage, and in colder districts it sheds more of it before the new growth arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 1m and 2.5m tall and 2m to 3m wide, so give it room. It suits fence lines and open beds better than narrow strips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight after flowering in late spring. It flowers on last year's wood, so a late prune cuts off the following spring's flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67789641711935,"sku":"SPI-VAN-PINKIC-tube","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67789641744703,"sku":"SPI-VAN-PINKIC-140MM-P10","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/pink-ice-variegated-may-bush-spiraea-x-vanhouttei-pink-ice.jpg?v=1792192585"},{"product_id":"variegated-tanika-lomandra-lomandra-longifolia","title":"Variegated Tanika™ Lomandra - Lomandra longifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated Tanika Lomandra (\u003cem\u003eLomandra longifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is Ozbreed's variegated form of the popular fine leaf Tanika Lomandra, with the same tough nature and a strong colour contrast. It makes a soft, evergreen, compact tussock 500mm to 600mm high and 650mm wide, with small yellow flowers from April to October. It has a decade of performance in Australian landscapes behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour contrast.\u003c\/strong\u003e The variegated leaves stand out beside plain green plants and give a bed a strong point of contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough like the original.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates frost and drought, and gets by with little water or attention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft to touch.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, soft leaves make it a good choice for family gardens where children brush past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and evergreen.\u003c\/strong\u003e An improved, compact fine leaf form that holds its shape all year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong flowering season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small yellow flowers appear from April to October.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and specimen planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single clump or a short row, 50cm apart, makes a clear accent where you want colour contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart, about four plants per square metre (Ozbreed's range is three to six) for a lively, light coloured drift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes and dry areas.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ozbreed says it is ideal for drought tolerance on slopes and dryland areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Variegated Tanika Lomandra in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to moderate shade. It tolerates frost and drought. Ozbreed lists it for New South Wales, the ACT, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and Queensland, in Queensland only in non humid regions such as Toowoomba, with free draining soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy, sandy loam and clay soils all suit it, but avoid wet feet. Ozbreed does not recommend it for low lying areas from Sydney north, where phytophthora is more common, and suggests Shara and Evergreen Baby lomandras, which are phytophthora resistant, for those spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water as required for 8 to 13 weeks until established. Plant into a well mulched garden, using chunky mulch if you can, and keep the crown at or above soil or mulch level. If required, apply a slow release fertiliser in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every three to ten years, if required, cut back to 15cm above the ground. It looks better with a cut about every three years, depending on how tidy you want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe list Variegated Tanika Lomandra as tube stock, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Stock comes from Ozbreed's licensed growers and is grown to order at times, so a pot size can show as backorder, and the tube shows as sold out until our grower lists it again. Order a backorder size and we confirm timing with you before anything ships.\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=\"\/collections\/ozbreed\"\u003eSee the full Ozbreed range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere should I not plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid low lying, wet ground from Sydney north, where phytophthora is more common. Ozbreed suggests Shara and Evergreen Baby lomandras for those sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Queensland?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in non humid regions with free draining soil, such as Toowoomba. Elsewhere in Queensland, choose a lomandra suited to humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 50cm apart. 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It reaches 2 to 3m tall and about 2m wide, and in summer it dangles pale pink and white flowers shaped like little shells. It brings a lush, jungle look to frost-free gardens and holds its foliage colour all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold and green stripes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The big leaves are striped throughout, so the plant lights up a corner even when it is not in flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell-shaped flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e In summer, soft pink and white blooms hang in cascades, and each one recalls a small shell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e At up to 3m tall and 2m wide it gives a tropical-style garden structure and volume straight away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrightens part shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e A natural understorey plant, it carries colour into spots where sun-lovers would struggle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e In cooler climates it can live in a large pot that moves to shelter for winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical-style gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a showy feature behind lower planting, leaving 2m clear around each plant for its full spread. 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New shoots replace the old ones, so a hard tidy-up is safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Variegated Shell Ginger as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, in 200mm pots in packs of 6 and in 300mm pots, sold singly. Tube stock arrives as a young shoot with a few leaves and builds into a clump with regular water and feeding. The potted sizes give a head start where you want height sooner. Our grower supplies the tube stock, and supply is not constant. If the tube shows as sold out, the grower has none at that moment, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gingers\"\u003eBrowse our ornamental gingers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-tropical-garden-that-looks-lush-year-round\"\u003eDesigning a tropical garden that looks lush year round\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eMore tropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eVariegated foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it where it frosts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot in the ground. 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Its creamy variegated foliage stays bright all year, and from spring through summer it carries scented flowers that open in lavender and mauve and fade towards white. All parts of the plant are toxic if eaten, so keep it out of gardens where pets or small children might chew it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage worth looking at.\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy variegated leaves brighten a border all year, not just while the plant is in bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers that change as they age.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blooms open in lavender and mauve and fade towards white, so one plant carries several tones at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA sweet scent.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fragrant flowers are worth having beside a seat, a path or a front door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA true dwarf.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 1m by 1m it suits small gardens and containers and never takes over a bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen planting in small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant beside a step, path or entry puts the scent and the variegated leaves where you will notice them. Allow about 1m of room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatio pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows well in a large container of quality potting mix, which also lets you move it under the eaves when frost is forecast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart for a low flowering border. Growth is steady rather than quick, so allow a few seasons for the line to knit together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Compacta Variegated Yesterday Today Tomorrow in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun suits it best. It prefers warm climates, so grow it in the ground in tropical, subtropical and frost free warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender: in cool southern gardens, keep it in a pot that can be moved under cover when frost threatens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil enriched with compost suits it. Mulch after planting to hold moisture. In a pot, use a good quality potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly until the plant is established, which usually takes around 12 weeks, then deeply through dry spells. Fertilise in spring with a slow release fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to keep the shape tidy and encourage a full flush of flowers next season. Wear gloves, and keep clippings and dropped flowers away from pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Compacta Variegated Yesterday Today Tomorrow as tube stock only: a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small, leafy plant rather than a flowering one, and its slow, compact growth means a few seasons to reach 1m. Plant it in a warm, sunny position and keep the soil moist while it settles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the tube shows as sold out, the grower has none ready at the moment, and the notify button on this page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003eMore plants for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eFragrant plants for entries and patios\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that suit pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/creating-a-beautiful-cottage-garden-in-australia-insiders-guide\"\u003eCreating a cottage garden in Australia\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. Brunfelsia is toxic, and all parts of the plant can poison dogs, other pets and people if eaten. Keep it out of reach, or choose another plant for a garden where animals or small children play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do the flowers change colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is normal, and it is where the common name comes from. Each flower opens in lavender and mauve and fades towards white as it matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a cold climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in a pot. It is frost tender, so in cool districts grow it in a large container on a sheltered verandah and move it under the eaves when frost is forecast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790187921727,"sku":"BRU-LAT-COMPAC-tube","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/compacta-variegated-yesterday-today-tomorrow-brunfelsia-latifolia-compacta-variegated.jpg?v=1792195719"},{"product_id":"variegated-blue-daisy-bush-felicia-amelloides-variegated","title":"Variegated Blue Daisy Bush - Felicia amelloides 'Variegated'","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated Blue Daisy Bush (\u003cem\u003eFelicia amelloides\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegated') is a South African evergreen perennial, 50cm to 1m high and about 1m wide, with long slender stems and neat leaves striped with cream. Starry purple-blue daisies sit above the foliage. The plain green form is hugely popular, and this one adds cream-striped leaves for extra interest even when it is not in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCream-striped leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The variegation keeps the plant interesting between flushes of flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarry blue-purple daisies.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, lilac-blue to purple daisies sit on long slender stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does well in pots and window boxes, where you can enjoy it close up and move it as the seasons change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for wildlife and mixed borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e It sits comfortably in wildlife gardens and mixed flower borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComes through a light frost.\u003c\/strong\u003e In free-draining soil it will come through a light frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and window boxes.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot is the best way to show off the foliage, and it lets you move the plant under cover when frost threatens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm, free-draining pockets between rocks suit it, with chalky or sandy soil ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed flower borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart at the front of a sunny border, where the striped leaves lighten darker neighbours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Variegated Blue Daisy Bush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e It likes warm, dry climates and dislikes excess humidity. Very hot summers cause the plant to stop flowering until temperatures cool. In frosty areas treat it as an annual, or grow it in a pot you can shelter indoors over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Chalky or sandy, free-draining soil suits it best. Good drainage matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well in summer, which also helps it through the heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deadhead old flowers regularly to encourage further flowering. Beyond an occasional tidy-up, no pruning is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Variegated Blue Daisy Bush as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small, striped-leaved plant, and it grows on quickly in warm weather. Pot it up or plant it out in a sunny, well-drained spot and water it in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Variegated Blue Daisy Bush tube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/osteospermum\"\u003eCape daisies and osteospermum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eVariegated plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/perennial-plants-for-a-cottage-garden\"\u003ePerennials for a cottage garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it stopped flowering in midsummer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery hot summers cause it to stop flowering until temperatures cool. Keep it mulched and watered, and the flowers should return as the weather eases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a humid climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt dislikes excess humidity and prefers warm, dry climates. In a humid garden, give it the best drainage you have and a pot is the safer choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get more flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeadhead the old flowers so the plant keeps producing new ones, and water well through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790324433215,"sku":"FEL-AME-VARIEG-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/variegated-blue-daisy-bush-felicia-amelloides-variegated.jpg?v=1792206306"},{"product_id":"benji-variegated-weeping-fig-ficus-benjamina-benji","title":"Benji Variegated Weeping Fig - Ficus benjamina 'Benji'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBenji Variegated Weeping Fig (\u003cem\u003eFicus benjamina\u003c\/em\u003e 'Benji') is a compact, bushy fig with glossy oval leaves edged in white to pale green. Grown in a container it reaches about 2m high and 1.5m wide, which makes it a popular houseplant and office plant. Planted in the ground it is a different proposition, growing into a large tree of 10 to 15m with invasive roots, so that is a choice for big properties only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright foliage all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The variegated edges, white to pale green, stay bright through every season, indoors or out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight and airy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Weeping figs bring nature indoors without making a room feel like a jungle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerates shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in full sun to full shade, and indoors it needs good filtered light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile to train.\u003c\/strong\u003e Train it as a potted standard with a single trunk, as topiary or as a bonsai.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptable.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in conditions from the hot, humid tropics to cool temperate regions, once it is sheltered from frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors and in offices.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright room or office with good filtered light suits it, and the compact container size keeps it manageable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerandas and balconies.\u003c\/strong\u003e It does well in a large pot on a veranda or balcony, in sun or shade, where it stays well below its in-ground size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandards and topiary.\u003c\/strong\u003e It can be trained as a potted standard, as topiary or as a bonsai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge properties only.\u003c\/strong\u003e On acreage it makes a large feature tree with dappled shade and fruit loved by doves. Avoid planting it outside in small gardens or close to walls and pipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Benji Variegated Weeping Fig in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Good filtered light indoors, and full sun to full shade outdoors. It adapts to the humid tropics and to cool temperate regions, but like most figs it is frost tender, so shelter it from frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A good quality potting mix suits containers. If planting outside, choose a spot well away from walls, paths and pipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water in with a seaweed-based fertiliser on planting to reduce transplant shock, then water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks. A yearly application of slow release fertiliser in spring will help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pruning is not necessary but can keep the form compact. Weeping figs do not like being moved or having their light or watering changed, and can drop leaves in shock. The leaves grow back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Benji Variegated Weeping Fig as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Expect a small plant that grows on steadily in a bright spot. Choose the permanent position before you plant or pot on, as figs prefer to stay where they are put.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenji Variegated Weeping Fig tube stock is supplied by our grower, so it is not always on hand. A sold out tube simply means the grower has none at the moment, and the notify button on this page will email you the day it returns. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ficus\"\u003eFicus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/caring-for-ficus-benjamina-plant\"\u003eCaring for a weeping fig\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eIndoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eVariegated plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my fig dropping leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeeping figs do not like being moved, or changes in light or watering, and can drop leaves in shock. The leaves grow back once conditions stay steady.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a container, up to about 2m high and 1.5m wide. In the ground it can become a tree of 10 to 15m with invasive roots, so keep it in a pot unless you have a large property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Weeping fig sap can irritate skin and is harmful to cats and dogs if eaten, so keep it out of their reach.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790324564287,"sku":"FIC-BEN-BENJI-tube","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/benji-variegated-weeping-fig-ficus-benjamina-benji.jpg?v=1792206311"},{"product_id":"marginatus-variegated-swedish-ivy-plectranthus-forsteri-marginatus","title":"Marginatus Variegated Swedish Ivy - Plectranthus forsteri 'Marginatus'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarginatus Variegated Swedish Ivy (\u003cem\u003ePlectranthus forsteri\u003c\/em\u003e 'Marginatus') is a compact, mounding groundcover with lightly aromatic, mint-like leaves edged in cream white. It reaches only 30cm high and 50cm wide, so it fits baskets, pots, windowboxes and garden borders alike. It brightens shade wherever it goes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCream-edged leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid green leaves with a clean cream-white margin lift shaded corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and well behaved.\u003c\/strong\u003e A tidy mound of 30cm by 50cm that stays in bounds and does not smother its neighbours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors or out.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a houseplant, in a terrarium, in a basket, or as a border plant in subtropical gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The mint-like leaves are lightly aromatic when brushed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasygoing.\u003c\/strong\u003e It establishes quickly and asks little, with tiny pink flowers in summer as a bonus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging baskets, pots and windowboxes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The stems trail softly over the edge. In cold regions, treat it as a summer annual for baskets and keep a few cuttings inside for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden borders and groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e In frost free subtropical gardens, plant 40cm apart for a continuous cream-edged carpet under trees and along shaded paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors and terrariums.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a bright room away from hot sun it makes a neat houseplant, and its compact size suits larger terrariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Marginatus Variegated Swedish Ivy in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled or part shade gives the best leaf colour. It is frost free only, so it lives outdoors year round in tropical, subtropical and the mildest warm temperate gardens, and as an annual or an indoor plant elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, loamy soil or a good potting mix, with good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide plenty of water for the first 12 weeks, or until established, and water regularly in dry periods. Feed with a liquid fertiliser monthly through spring and summer for lush coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch back the tips to keep it bushy. Cuttings root easily in water or damp mix, so every trim can become a new plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Marginatus Variegated Swedish Ivy as tube stock and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly and is the economical choice for covering a border, while the 140mm pots give you a fuller plant to start with. Plants travel upright, and are best potted or planted out soon after arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out, and the notify button on this page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eGroundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eMore variegated plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eThe best groundcovers for shade in Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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Pure white, pointed flowers stand above the foliage and appear throughout the year as the plant grows. It is a more refined take on a familiar houseplant, and an easy choice for beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilvery white variegation.\u003c\/strong\u003e The slender leaves are patterned in sparkling white, which adds brightness to a dim corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite flowers all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pointed flowers rise above the leaves throughout the year as the plant grows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasygoing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Peace lilies are forgiving houseplants, and this one asks little beyond shade, shelter and a regular drink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA neat 50cm size.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays compact, so it fits a shelf, a desk or a small pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical look.\u003c\/strong\u003e The understorey origins give it a cool tropical style indoors or in a shaded garden in a frost free climate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 200mm to 300mm pot in a bright room, away from direct sun, shows off the variegation. It is ideal for shelves, desks and entries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderplanting in tropical gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In frost free tropical gardens, plant 50cm apart beneath trees and in shaded beds, where the silvery leaves light up the shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOffices and bathrooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits spaces with filtered light and humidity, and a pot on a bathroom bench or office shelf is easy to manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Variegated Peace Lily in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in a sheltered position and avoid direct sunlight. It is a South American understorey plant, so it suits tropical and subtropical gardens outdoors. Protect it from frost, and in colder climates grow it indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a good potting mix that drains freely. Outdoors, mulch around the plant to hold moisture. Re-pot container plants at the beginning of spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks, and then water only when the soil begins to dry. Test by pushing a finger into the soil. Peace lilies like humid conditions. Apply a slow release fertiliser in spring and a liquid fertiliser every 2 to 4 weeks in the warmer months, diluted to half strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim spent flowers and damaged leaves at the base. Wipe indoor leaves with a damp cloth when dust gathers, and spritz them with a hand sprayer to bring back the glossy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Variegated Peace Lily as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and as single 300mm pots. Tubes are the economical way to fill a shaded bed. The 300mm pot gives you an established plant that makes an instant feature indoors. Pot or plant it into a sheltered spot soon after it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on the page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/peace-lilies\"\u003eBrowse all our peace lilies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/peace-lily-care-guide-australia\"\u003ePeace lily care guide for Australian homes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-flowering-plants\"\u003eIndoor flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-low-light-plants-for-home\"\u003eBest low light plants for the home\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it toxic to pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Peace lilies contain calcium oxalate crystals that irritate the mouth and throat if chewed, so they are toxic to cats, dogs and people. Keep it out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt flowers throughout the year as the plant grows. More light and regular feeding in the warmer months give you more flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the variegation fade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt stays strongest in bright, indirect light. Direct sun scorches the leaves, and very dim light can make them less silvery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790885716287,"sku":"SPA-WAL-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":67790885781823,"sku":"SPA-WAL-300MM","price":103.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/variegated-peace-lily-spathiphyllum-wallisii.jpg?v=1792211652"},{"product_id":"snow-n-summer-variegated-asiatic-star-jasmine-trachelospermum-asiaticum-snow-n-summer","title":"Snow-N-Summer Variegated Asiatic Star Jasmine - Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Snow-N-Summer'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSnow-N-Summer Variegated Asiatic Star Jasmine (\u003cem\u003eTrachelospermum asiaticum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Snow-N-Summer') is a variegated evergreen groundcover and climber that stays 40cm to 50cm high and spreads 1m to 2m wide. The small pointed leaves open pink, turn white, then settle into a pattern of white, green and pink, and perfumed cream star flowers follow in spring and summer. It is also the cold hardy one, tolerating temperatures down to about -5C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree colours on one plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e New leaves are pink, then white, then patterned in white, green and pink as they age. The colour varies from plant to plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumed flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream, star like flowers scent the garden in spring and summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe cold hardier star jasmine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Asiatic star jasmine is more cold tolerant than Trachelospermum jasminoides, with smaller leaves and a smaller, tidier habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover or climber.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same plant covers the ground at 40cm to 50cm high or twines up a trellis or tree trunk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e It builds colour quickly, either as a mass groundcover around larger shrubs or as quick shade over a trellis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover around taller plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart as an informal cover beneath shrubs. The pink and white foliage lights up a dark corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrellises and tree trunks.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is self twining, so tie in the leaders and it climbs a trellis or trunk for quick colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging baskets and window boxes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The stems trail over the edge of a basket or window box, and the scented flowers sit at nose height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Snow-N-Summer Variegated Asiatic Star Jasmine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It tolerates temperatures down to about -5C, so it suits cool regions as well as tropical ones, which makes it a very adaptable variegated plant. If your winters are borderline for ordinary star jasmine, this is the safer choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil. In baskets and pots use a quality potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. After that it needs only occasional watering in dry spells. A light feed of slow release fertiliser in spring supports growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune as required to maintain a tidy appearance. It responds well to clipping. The milky sap can irritate skin, so wear gloves when you prune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Snow-N-Summer as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small, with the full pink and white colouring building as the plant grows, so plant it into mulched, well drained soil and keep it watered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur tubes come straight from the grower and are not always available. If there are none today, the tube shows as sold out here, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jasmines\"\u003eJasmines and star jasmine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eMore groundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eClimbers for trellises and walls\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/variegated-trach-jasmine-easy-ground-cover-for-any-garden\"\u003eVariegated star jasmine as an easy groundcover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is Asiatic star jasmine different from ordinary star jasmine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has smaller leaves, slightly smaller scented flowers and a smaller size overall, and it is more cold tolerant than Trachelospermum jasminoides. Choose it when the ordinary type is borderline for your winters or too rambunctious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it climb?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is self twining, so it climbs a trellis or tree trunk if you train it, or spreads as a groundcover if you leave it low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow cold can it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tolerates temperatures down to about -5C, so it suits cool regions as well as tropical ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790889976127,"sku":"TRA-ASI-SNOWNS-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/snow-n-summer-variegated-asiatic-star-jasmine-trachelospermum-asiaticum-snow-n-summer.jpg?v=1792211763"},{"product_id":"summer-sunset-variegated-asiatic-star-jasmine-trachelospermum-asiaticum-summer-sunset","title":"Summer Sunset Variegated Asiatic Star Jasmine - Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Summer Sunset'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSummer Sunset Variegated Asiatic Star Jasmine (\u003cem\u003eTrachelospermum asiaticum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Summer Sunset') is an evergreen groundcover or climber in citrus colours, with oval leaves in gold, lemon and orange on long, trailing, twining stems. It stays only 15cm to 30cm high but spreads 1m to 3m wide, and carries small, fragrant white flowers through the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCitrus coloured foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich golds, lemons and oranges colour the leaves, which gives beds and borders a lift all year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA wide, low carpet.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 15cm to 30cm high and 1m to 3m wide it covers a lot of ground without growing tall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small white flowers open through the warmer months and scent the air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore cold tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e As an Asiatic star jasmine it is more cold tolerant than Tricolour star jasmine, and it tolerates temperatures down to about -5C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo uses in one.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it as a groundcover, or train it to climb arches and trellises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeds and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart as a groundcover to carpet a bed in yellow and orange. It makes a bright base under roses and shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArches and trellises.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the twining stems climb an arch or trellis, tying in the leaders early, for a column of gold foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderplanting.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits planting beneath taller plants where there is enough light. Colour is strongest in good light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Summer Sunset Variegated Asiatic Star Jasmine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It is a tough plant that will tolerate temperatures down to about -5C, so it suits cool regions as well as warm ones. The gold and orange colour is best in good light, so avoid deep shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any well drained soil. It does not mind soil type, but it dislikes sitting in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. After that it manages with occasional watering in dry spells. A spring feed of slow release fertiliser helps it fill out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune as required to maintain a tidy appearance, trimming stems that wander onto paths or into neighbouring plants. The milky sap can irritate skin, so wear gloves when you prune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Summer Sunset as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tubes suit a large groundcover planting, and the 140mm pots give a stronger start for an arch or a smaller bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube is supplied by our grower, so it is not always in stock. While there is none it shows as sold out, and pressing the notify button on this page sends you an email the day it is available again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jasmines\"\u003eBrowse jasmines and star jasmine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ground-covers-for-low-maintenance-gardens\"\u003eGroundcovers for low maintenance gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eClimbers for arches and trellises\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/trachelospermum-jasminoides-the-perfect-ornamental-vine\"\u003eStar jasmine as climber, groundcover and green wall\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 Summer Sunset?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 80cm apart as a groundcover. The stems trail and twine up to 3m, so the plants knit into a continuous carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt prefers full sun to part shade, and the gold and orange colour is best in good light. It can be used as an underplanting where there is enough light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Small white fragrant flowers open through the warmer months, though the coloured foliage is the main feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790890107199,"sku":"TRA-ASI-SUMMER-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790890139967,"sku":"TRA-ASI-SUMMER-140MM-P10","price":228.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/summer-sunset-variegated-asiatic-star-jasmine-trachelospermum-asiaticum-summer-sunset.jpg?v=1792211767"},{"product_id":"valley-lights-variegated-star-jasmine-trachelospermum-jasminoides-valley-lights","title":"Valley Lights Variegated Star Jasmine - Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Valley Lights'","description":"\u003cp\u003eValley Lights Variegated Star Jasmine (\u003cem\u003eTrachelospermum jasminoides\u003c\/em\u003e 'Valley Lights') is a variegated evergreen twining plant that works as a groundcover, low hedge or climber. Glossy green leaves are splashed with golden yellow all year, and highly perfumed white star flowers open in summer and autumn. It stays about 0.5m high, spreads 2m to 4m wide and is less vigorous than the green leaved form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold splashed leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy, multi toned green leaves carry splashes of golden yellow and cream all year, a gentle variegation rather than a garish one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e In cool weather the foliage often takes on rich reddish orange tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly perfumed flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e White, star like flowers open in summer and autumn and fill the air with scent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLess rampant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is less vigorous than the plain green star jasmine, so it suits smaller spaces and is easier to keep in bounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery versatile.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a border groundcover, clip it to a very low hedge, or train it up a wall, arbour or pergola.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorder groundcover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart along a border or bed edge, where it spreads 2m to 4m wide over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery low hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clipped regularly, 40cm apart in a row, it forms a very low, perfumed hedge along a path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalls, arbours and pergolas.\u003c\/strong\u003e It twines, so tie in the leaders and it climbs a wall or arbour. It also grows well in containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Valley Lights Variegated Star Jasmine in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. Protect it from frost: choose a sheltered position, and in frosty districts grow it against a warm wall or in a pot under cover. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and Mediterranean climates with mild winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil, or a quality potting mix in containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. After that it needs only occasional watering in dry spells. A light spring feed of slow release fertiliser supports growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune as required to maintain a tidy appearance, and clip regularly if you are growing it as a very low hedge. The milky sap can irritate skin, so wear gloves when you prune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Valley Lights as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small, with the variegation clear from the first leaves, so plant it into mulched, well drained soil and keep it watered until it is growing strongly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower, who does not always have it. When there is none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jasmines\"\u003eJasmines and star jasmine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003ePlants for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/trachelospermum-jasminoides-the-perfect-ornamental-vine\"\u003eStar jasmine as climber, groundcover and green wall\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/variegated-trach-jasmine-easy-ground-cover-for-any-garden\"\u003eVariegated star jasmine as an easy groundcover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Valley Lights less vigorous than ordinary star jasmine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is less vigorous than the green leaved form, which makes it ideal for smaller spaces and easier to keep in bounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I clip it as a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, as a very low hedge. Plant 40cm apart and clip regularly. For a larger hedge, a taller plant is the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need frost protection?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Protect it from frost, with a sheltered spot, a warm wall or a pot under cover in frosty districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790890303807,"sku":"TRA-JAS-VALLEY-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/valley-lights-variegated-star-jasmine-trachelospermum-jasminoides-valley-lights.jpg?v=1792211772"},{"product_id":"variegated-string-of-hearts-ceropegia-woodii","title":"Variegated String of Hearts - Ceropegia woodii","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated String of Hearts (\u003cem\u003eCeropegia woodii\u003c\/em\u003e) is a trailing houseplant with tiny heart-shaped leaves marbled grey-green, purple and silver, then splashed with cream. The thin stems reach 2m to 3m long, so it belongs in a hanging pot or on a high shelf where they can cascade. Also known as chain of hearts and rosary vine, it is the cream-splashed version of the plain String of Hearts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCream-splashed hearts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each small leaf carries extra splashes of cream over its grey-green, purple and silver marbling, which gives more colour than the plain form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCascading growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stems trail 2m to 3m, so one plant can fill a hanging pot or spill down a bookshelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForgiving about water.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stores moisture in its leaves and tubers, so it copes with a missed week better than a drowned pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits any bright spot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light is all it needs, which suits most rooms near a window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGentle around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e String of hearts is generally regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging baskets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant two or three to a 20cm hanging pot for a fuller curtain, and hang it where the stems can drop freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelves and high ledges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stems cascade over the edge of a shelf or mantel and add movement to a still room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright rooms and covered patios.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it near a bright window indoors, or in a frost free covered spot outdoors in warm climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Variegated String of Hearts in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light, such as a window with a sheer curtain. Variegated leaves hold their cream splashes best in good light, while too little light leaves the stems sparse and plain. It is frost tender, so outdoors it suits tropical, subtropical and mild warm temperate gardens under cover. In cooler places it should live indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining soil. A cactus and succulent mix, or potting mix with coarse sand or perlite added, works well. Choose a pot with drainage holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the pot dry out between drinks and err on the side of too little water, because soggy soil is the quickest way to lose the plant. Feed with a general fertiliser twice a year to encourage growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim long, straggly stems back to a node to keep the plant full, and tuck the cuttings into the top of the pot to thicken it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Variegated String of Hearts as tube stock, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. A tube is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, with short stems at first that lengthen as it settles. The potted sizes arrive with more growth already made and give a fuller hanging pot sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on the page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eIndoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pet-friendly-indoor-plants\"\u003ePet friendly indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater only when the soil has dried out, then water thoroughly and let the pot drain. Give it less in winter, and if in doubt, wait a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature plants occasionally bear tiny white flowers shaped like old-fashioned tobacco pipes, though the leaves are the real attraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is a stem growing plain green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow light is the usual cause. Move it somewhere brighter and trim the plain growth back to a patterned node.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is generally regarded as non-toxic to cats and dogs, though it is still best to hang it out of reach of chewing pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790891155775,"sku":"CER-WOO-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":67790891221311,"sku":"CER-WOO-140MM-P10","price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790891254079,"sku":"CER-WOO-200MM-P6","price":487.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/variegated-string-of-hearts-ceropegia-woodii.jpg?v=1792211465"},{"product_id":"variegated-chaste-tree-vitex-trifolia","title":"Variegated Chaste Tree - Vitex trifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated Chaste Tree (\u003cem\u003eVitex trifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is a fast, tough hedge plant with white-patterned leaves and lilac flowers through the warmer months. Left alone it reaches about 4m tall and 3m wide, so it suits boundaries and screens rather than tight spaces. It takes salt, wind and wet soil in its stride, which makes it a reliable choice for coastal blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright foliage all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The white-striped leaves keep a hedge lively in winter as well as summer, not only when it is in flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLilac summer flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft lilac flowers open through the warmer months and lift the pale foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast and hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows quickly, copes with dry spells once settled and tolerates light overnight frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for exposure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt, wind, wet soil and full sun do not stop it, so seaside fences and open boundaries suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree habits in one plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clipped it makes a hedge, left alone it makes a loose border shrub, and with the lower stems removed it grows into a small tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row for a clipped hedge, or 1.5m apart for a looser screen that fills out to its full 3m width. Tip prune from the start and the hedge thickens from the base up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and exposed gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt wind and damp ground that defeat many shrubs leave it unbothered, so it works along beachside fences, on windy boundaries and in low spots that stay wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed borders and informal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pale leaves brighten the back of a mixed bed. Allow 2m to 3m between plants if you want each one to keep its own shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Variegated Chaste Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun. It thrives in subtropical conditions and warm coastal gardens, and it tolerates light overnight frost. In colder districts with regular frosts, choose a sheltered spot, because a hard frost can mark the new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any good garden soil suits it, including sandy coastal ground and soil that stays damp for part of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly for the first 8 to 12 weeks until the plant is established. After that it tolerates drought, although it grows best when it is watered well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune regularly to keep a hedge dense. For more flowers, prune harder once a year to encourage new growth. A hedge that is clipped lightly all season will carry fewer flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Variegated Chaste Tree as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes are the economical way to plant a long hedge, while the 200mm pots give you a fuller plant on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to create a great hedge and keep it looking sharp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eBrowse hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eMore coastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eMore variegated foliage 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\u003ePlant 1m apart in a single row for a clipped hedge. Go to 1.5m if you would rather have a looser screen that fills out to its natural 3m width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow near the sea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It tolerates salt, wind, wet soil and full sun, which is why it is such a dependable coastal hedge. It still needs regular water until it is established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get more flowers from it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune harder once a year instead of clipping lightly all season. Heavy annual pruning pushes out new growth, and the flowers come on that growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790892433727,"sku":"VIT-TRI-tube","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790892499263,"sku":"VIT-TRI-200MM-P6","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/variegated-chaste-tree-vitex-trifolia.jpg?v=1792211492"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/variegated.png?v=1749348500","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/variegated.oembed?page=2","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}