{"product_id":"compactum-pink-diosma-coleonema-pulchrum-compactum-pink","title":"Compactum Pink Diosma - Coleonema pulchrum 'Compactum Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCompactum Pink Diosma (\u003cem\u003eColeonema pulchrum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Compactum Pink') is a small evergreen shrub, 0.8m to 1m tall and 0.5m to 1m wide, covered in starry pink flowers from autumn to spring. The fine, heath-like foliage is aromatic when brushed. It comes from South Africa, but it sits so comfortably beside native shrubs that it is easy to mistake for one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers through the cool months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Starry pink flowers appear from autumn to spring, filling the part of the year when many shrubs are bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine leaves release a scent when you brush them, so plant it beside a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA lure for beneficial insects.\u003c\/strong\u003e The starry flowers draw helpful insects into the garden, which makes it a useful addition to a wildlife garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays under 1m high, so it fits front gardens and borders without constant cutting back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood by the sea.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits coastal gardens, where the soft habit and heath-like foliage sit naturally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow informal hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart in a single row for a soft flowering hedge about 1m high. It is especially good for cottage gardens and for the coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and cottage borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it along the front of a bed, where the winter flowers can be seen from the house or path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife and winter gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix it with natives that flower in other seasons so there is always something in bloom for beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Compactum Pink Diosma in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in a sunny position. It copes with coastal conditions, but protect it from frost and do not let young plants dry out. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and the species has naturalised in parts of Victoria, so gardeners near bushland there should trim spent flowers before they seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in well drained, acid soil. Avoid planting coleonemas in midsummer, when heat stress is greatest for young roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch to keep the roots cooler in summer, and water well while plants establish. After flowering, feed with a controlled release native fertiliser to keep the shrub healthy and free-flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly after flowering to promote new growth and a compact habit. Avoid hard cuts into bare wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Compactum Pink Diosma as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tube stock is the economical way to plant a hedge, while the larger pots give a bushier plant to start with.\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\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eThe best hedging 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\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eFragrant plants for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/low-hedge-plants-under-1-metre-australia\"\u003eLow hedge plants under 1 metre\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom autumn through to spring. That long cool-season display is one of its strongest points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it at the beach?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it suits coastal gardens. Give it a sunny, well drained position, protect it from frost and keep young plants watered until they are established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I trim it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim lightly after flowering to keep it compact and encourage new growth. A feed of controlled release native fertiliser afterwards keeps it free-flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67787200627007,"sku":"COL-PUL-COMPAC-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67787200692543,"sku":"COL-PUL-COMPAC-140MM-P10","price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67787200725311,"sku":"COL-PUL-COMPAC-200MM-P6","price":253.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/compactum-pink-diosma-coleonema-pulchrum-compactum-pink.jpg?v=1792151806","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/compactum-pink-diosma-coleonema-pulchrum-compactum-pink","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}