{"product_id":"canary-island-smokebush-bystropogon-canariensis","title":"Canary Island Smokebush - Bystropogon canariensis","description":"\u003cp\u003eCanary Island Smokebush (\u003cem\u003eBystropogon canariensis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a mint scented, sun loving shrub that grows about 2m tall and wide. In summer long stems carry round clusters of tiny, starry white flowers that look like clouds, and in autumn they turn into fluffy clouds that resemble fairy floss. It is evergreen, drought tolerant and suited to waterwise and coastal gardens, and it is a relative of thyme and oregano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves that smell of mint.\u003c\/strong\u003e Brush the foliage and it releases a minty scent, as you would expect from a relative of thyme and oregano.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers like clouds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Long stems carry round clusters of small white flowers, starry in summer and fluffy in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long season of interest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer flowers, a fluffy autumn finish and evergreen foliage the rest of the year mean it rarely looks bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterwise and resilient.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it is drought tolerant, and it survives a light frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to size.\u003c\/strong\u003e It reaches 2m, but it can be cut back to half that height, so you can keep it to the space you have.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaterwise gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a drift with other dry loving plants such as lavender, native grasses and succulents. Once established it needs water only in prolonged dry weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is suited to seaside gardens, where its fine texture softens sandy beds and dry banks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The soft white flowers and scented foliage suit an informal planting, particularly beside a path where you can brush past it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Canary Island Smokebush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It is drought tolerant, survives a light frost and prefers drier climates, so it suits warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi arid gardens best. In humid areas with wet summers, give it the best drainage and airflow you can, because that is where it struggles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It prefers light, well drained soils. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound or in a raised bed so the roots never sit wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well during dry periods while the plant establishes. After that it manages on very little. It does not need rich feeding, and too much fertiliser gives soft, floppy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune to keep it tidy, encourage bushiness or trim to shape. If it outgrows its space, it can be cut back to about half its height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Canary Island Smokebush as tube stock only: a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small, leafy plant, well short of its 2m, and settles fastest in warm, well drained soil. Water it in well and keep it moist through its first dry spells.\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\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eFragrant plants for gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/waterwise-garden-guide-sustainable-tips-and-plant-selections\"\u003eCreating a waterwise garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planning-your-coastal-feature-garden\"\u003ePlanning a coastal garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really smell of mint?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the leaves give off a minty scent when you touch or brush them. It is related to thyme and oregano, and the scent is strongest on a warm day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in humid areas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt prefers drier climates, so humid, wet summers are its weak point. If you garden in a humid district, choose the sunniest, best drained position, use a raised bed and allow plenty of airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep it compact?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune to shape whenever it needs tidying, and cut it back to about half its height if it outgrows its space. Regular trimming also encourages a bushier plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790188970303,"sku":"BYS-CAN-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/canary-island-smokebush-bystropogon-canariensis.jpg?v=1792195754","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/canary-island-smokebush-bystropogon-canariensis","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}