{"product_id":"clustered-darwinia-darwinia-fascicularis","title":"Clustered Darwinia - Darwinia fascicularis","description":"\u003cp\u003eClustered Darwinia (\u003cem\u003eDarwinia fascicularis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a neat, bushy native shrub from the Sydney region, growing 0.5 to 1.5m tall and 1 to 2m wide. Clusters of tiny white flowers age to pink above soft, conifer-like needle foliage, and birds and bees work them from winter to spring. It is low maintenance and hardy in any well drained spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers that change colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e White flowers age to pink, so a bush carries both colours at once, and long stamens stand out from every flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds birds and bees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar-feeding birds and bees visit through winter and spring, when the garden otherwise has less to offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine, soft foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The needle-like leaves look like a conifer's but feel soft, giving a fine texture beside broad-leaved plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is usually pest and disease resistant and needs only a light tidy after flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA local native.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows naturally in New South Wales, particularly around Sydney, so it suits a natural-style garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroups and verges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in groups of three or more for a bushy mass that brightens a verge or front boundary. It also looks good as a single feature plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstorey planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates dappled shade beneath taller trees, adding a layer of fine foliage and winter flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreak and bird gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its bushy habit makes a natural windbreak in a mixed native planting, and the nectar draws birds to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Clustered Darwinia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to dappled shade. It comes from the Sydney region and suits warm temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens. Protect it from frost, particularly while young, and in cooler districts choose a sheltered corner against a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any well drained soil will do, and sandy or granite-based soils suit it best. Poor drainage is the main risk, so raise the planting site on heavy ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks. Mulch again in spring to keep the roots cool, and feed with a slow release native fertiliser in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune lightly after flowering, from late summer to early autumn, to encourage a bushier habit. Avoid heavy cutting, because the plant needs its fine foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Clustered Darwinia as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once it is in a sunny, free draining position. Expect a small plant at first, which bushes out as it settles and builds toward its mature shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur tube stock is supplied by our grower, so availability comes and goes. If the tube shows as sold out when you visit, use the notify button on the page and we will email 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\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eBrowse Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bird-attracting\"\u003ePlants that attract birds\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\/top-bird-attracting-native-plants-for-australian-gardens\"\u003eTop bird-attracting native plants\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 0.5 and 1.5m tall and 1 to 2m wide. Give it room to spread, and use light pruning to hold it to the lower end if space is tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need frost protection?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, protect it from frost, especially when young. In cooler regions plant it in a sheltered position, or grow it in a pot that can move under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightly, after flowering, from late summer to early autumn. Only tip prune, because heavy cuts into bare wood can leave gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790306017599,"sku":"DAR-FAS-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/clustered-darwinia-darwinia-fascicularis.jpg?v=1792198588","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/clustered-darwinia-darwinia-fascicularis","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}