{"product_id":"carpet-star-zieria-zieria-prostrata-carpet-star","title":"Carpet Star Zieria - Zieria prostrata 'Carpet Star'","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarpet Star Zieria (Zieria prostrata 'Carpet Star')\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarpet Star lays down a dense, glossy green mat and then sprinkles it with hundreds of tiny starry white-pink flowers through spring. A rare headland native from the NSW coast that behaves impeccably in gardens - no thorns, no mess, no fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Why Gardeners Love Carpet Star Zieria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eDense living carpet\u003c\/strong\u003e - hugs the ground at 20-30cm high, spreading to a metre across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eMassed star flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e - dainty four-petalled blooms cover the mat in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eAromatic foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e - leaves release a fresh citrusy scent when brushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eCoastal tough\u003c\/strong\u003e - bred by the sea, it laughs at salt wind and sandy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eConservation story\u003c\/strong\u003e - growing this rare species in gardens helps secure its future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏡 How to Use Carpet Star Zieria in Your Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eWeed-smothering ground cover\u003c\/strong\u003e - closes over bare soil in a season or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eSpilling over walls\u003c\/strong\u003e - drapes softly over retaining walls and rockery edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eNative verges\u003c\/strong\u003e - a tidy, low water council-strip solution - the 140mm pack of ten covers serious ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Planting \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade with decent drainage; superb in coastal gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-80cm apart for closed cover within two seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Planting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn or spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weekly water while establishing, then occasional deep drinks in drought. A light all-over trim after flowering keeps the mat dense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❔ FAQs About Carpet Star Zieria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really rare?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes - wild Zieria prostrata survives on just a few coastal headlands near Coffs Harbour. Cultivated plants like these are nursery-propagated, never wild-collected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it handle frost?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight frost is fine once established. In colder inland gardens give it a warm, sheltered aspect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I keep it dense?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTip-prune lightly after the spring flush. Avoid heavy feeding - a little native fertiliser in spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":54739820085567,"sku":null,"price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54739820118335,"sku":null,"price":199.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54739820151103,"sku":null,"price":281.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/carpet-star-zieria-zieria-prostrata-carpet-star-abd5e8.jpg?v=1785940751","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/carpet-star-zieria-zieria-prostrata-carpet-star","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}