{"product_id":"clasping-goodenia-goodenia-amplexans","title":"Clasping Goodenia - Goodenia amplexans","description":"\u003cp\u003eClasping Goodenia (\u003cem\u003eGoodenia amplexans\u003c\/em\u003e) is a fast growing South Australian native that reaches about 1m tall and wide, with clear yellow fan-shaped flowers from spring to autumn. Broad, herb-scented leaves wrap around the stems, which is where the name comes from. It is adaptable and friendly to wildlife, and a quick way to fill a native border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear yellow flowers with the three large lower petals typical of goodenias appear from spring to autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds native pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Native bees, including the striped blue-banded bee, visit the flowers, and the plant hosts butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing border filler.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows quickly to about 1m, so gaps in a new native planting close in a season or two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptable.\u003c\/strong\u003e In the wild it grows from shady bushland in the ranges to dry, sunny coastal cliffs, so it suits seaside, outback and cottage gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScented leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Brush the foliage and it releases a pleasant, medicinal, herbal scent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative and wildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair it with grevilleas, correas and native grasses. The yellow flowers blend into native and cottage colour schemes easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeaside gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because it grows on coastal cliffs in the wild, it is a sensible pick for gardens close to the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and fillers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart along a border or in gaps between larger shrubs. It also suits the shade under trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Clasping Goodenia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose full sun to part shade. It is frost tolerant and, with a natural range from bushland at altitude to coastal cliffs, adapts to many climates. Habit varies from a low, spreading plant to an open shrub, so try it in a couple of places to see where it settles in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in moist, free draining soil. It will grow in clay or sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Continue to water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. Feed with a slow release native fertiliser during spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard prune after flowering to keep it dense and flowery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Clasping Goodenia as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small and green, and with its fast growth it reaches a useful size in a season. Plant it out promptly and keep the soil moist until roots take hold.\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-natives\"\u003eMore Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003ePlants for coastal areas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/native-bee-plants\"\u003eNative bee plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/discover-native-plants-with-yellow-flowers-for-your-garden\"\u003eNative plants with yellow flowers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Clasping Goodenia grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually to about 1m high and wide. The habit varies from a low spreading plant to an open shrub, depending on the position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHard prune after flowering. That keeps the plant dense and flowery for the next season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it handle frost and coastal wind?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is frost tolerant, and in the wild it grows on coastal cliffs, so a seaside garden suits it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787222974783,"sku":"GOO-AMP-tube","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/clasping-goodenia-goodenia-amplexans.jpg?v=1792152794","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/clasping-goodenia-goodenia-amplexans","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}