{"product_id":"aussie-hedge-bush-saltbush-rhagodia-spinescens","title":"Aussie Hedge Bush™ Saltbush - Rhagodia spinescens 'SAB02' PBR Intended","description":"\u003cp\u003eAussie Hedge Bush Saltbush (\u003cem\u003eRhagodia spinescens\u003c\/em\u003e) is a fine textured native with silvery blue grey leaves that clips into a hedge or ball, or grows as a natural mound. It reaches 1m to 1.6m high and wide, tolerates drought, frost down to minus 6 degrees and coastal wind, and asks for very little care. An Ozbreed line for native hedges and screens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilvery blue grey foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine texture and cool colour set off greener plants and suit native garden designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHedge, ball or natural mound.\u003c\/strong\u003e It clips to a manicured shape or can be left naturalistic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough as nails.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, frost to minus 6 degrees, coastal winds and moderate humidity are all within its range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost any soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clay, sand, acid, neutral or alkaline, it adapts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e It smothers weeds, needs only light pruning twice a year and wants minimal fertiliser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedges and screens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. At 1m to 1.6m wide, each plant meets its neighbour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and coastal borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Coastal wind is no trouble, so it works on exposed boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErosion control and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e On banks, plant about 1m apart in staggered rows. Ozbreed's range is 0.4 to 1 plant per square metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative garden design.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its fine texture and rounded habit work well repeated in groups, as a cool grey foil for greener natives and strong flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Aussie Hedge Bush Saltbush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. Native to every state except Tasmania, it is listed for New South Wales, the ACT, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and non-humid inland Queensland. It is not the plant for humid coastal Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable: clay, sand, acid, neutral and alkaline soils all suit. It can be planted year round, even in conditions that would stop other plants establishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water through the first summer to establish, then it relies on rainfall in most gardens. Fertiliser is rarely needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light prune of about 10 per cent around autumn and spring gives the best appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Aussie Hedge Bush Saltbush in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Ten plants at 1m spacing make a hedge about 10m long. They arrive upright and settle in within a few weeks, with new growth in warm weather.\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\/saltbush\"\u003eBrowse the saltbush range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eMore hedging and screening plants\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\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 1m apart in a single row. That matches Ozbreed's one plant per linear metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it native where I live?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is native to every state except Tasmania, though Ozbreed does not list Tasmania for this selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it handle coastal conditions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Ozbreed lists coastal winds, frost and drought as no problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in clay?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Clay, sand, and acid, neutral or alkaline soils all suit it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67789647413567,"sku":"RHA-SPI-140MM-P10","price":210.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/aussie-hedge-bush-saltbush-rhagodia-spinescens.jpg?v=1792193143","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/aussie-hedge-bush-saltbush-rhagodia-spinescens","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}