{"product_id":"bridal-star-wedding-bush-ricinocarpos-pinifolius-bridal-star","title":"Bridal Star Wedding Bush - Ricinocarpos pinifolius 'Bridal Star'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBridal Star Wedding Bush (\u003cem\u003eRicinocarpos pinifolius\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bridal Star') is a compact native shrub that covers itself in clouds of white, star-shaped flowers every spring. It grows 1 to 2m tall and 2 to 3m wide, a spreading mound of neat green foliage that looks tidy between flowerings. Wedding bush is rarely seen for sale because it is difficult to propagate, which makes it worth grabbing when it appears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA spring show.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure white, starry flowers smother the plant and stand out sharply against the green foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightly scented.\u003c\/strong\u003e The blooms carry a gentle, honeyed floral fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers feed bees and other pollinators, which makes it a useful anchor in a wildlife garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick it for the vase.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowering stems can be cut and brought indoors in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUncommon and local.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows wild on sand dunes and sandy soils down the east coast from northern Queensland to Tasmania, yet few nurseries can supply it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant in a sunny spot gives a spring focal point. Allow 2m between plants so the mound can spread to its full width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and garden beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e A row set 2m apart builds a loose, flowing border of white in spring, with neat green foliage for the rest of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife and native gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix it with other natives for pollinators, and plant it where you can smell the blooms from a path or seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bridal Star Wedding Bush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in a sunny or partly shaded spot. Its home range runs from the Queensland coast to Tasmania, so it suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens. Sun gives the densest growth and the heaviest flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil is the key, and light sandy soils suit it best. On clay, plant on a raised mound with coarse sand worked in. It does not need rich soil, so go easy on compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer so the roots settle, then only in long dry spells. After flowering, apply a native slow release fertiliser at the rate on the pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly after flowering to keep a neat shape and encourage bushy growth. Take off spent flower stems and a little new growth only, and avoid cutting into bare old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Bridal Star Wedding Bush as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and also in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Young plants arrive compact and ready to plant. Water them in well and expect a settling-in period before real growth starts in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur grower supplies the tube stock, and it is not always on hand. A sold out tube simply means the grower has none today, and 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\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eMore Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eBee and butterfly friendly plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/rare-australian-native-plants-guide\"\u003eA guide to rare Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-native-australian-garden-to-attract-wildlife\"\u003eDesigning a native garden for wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 1 and 2m tall and 2 to 3m wide, so it spreads wider than it is high. Leave room, and keep it back from paths it could overhang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is wedding bush so hard to find?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is difficult to propagate, so few nurseries stock it. That scarcity is the main reason to buy one when it is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not list it as pet friendly. It belongs to the spurge family, which includes a number of toxic plants, so plant it where dogs and cats are unlikely to chew it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790872805695,"sku":"RIC-PIN-BRIDAL-tube","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790872838463,"sku":"RIC-PIN-BRIDAL-140MM-P10","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/bridal-star-wedding-bush-ricinocarpos-pinifolius-bridal-star.jpg?v=1792210652","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/bridal-star-wedding-bush-ricinocarpos-pinifolius-bridal-star","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}