{"product_id":"cushion-bush-scleranthus-biflorus","title":"Cushion Bush - Scleranthus biflorus","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCushion Bush (Scleranthus biflorus)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike a plump green cushion dropped onto the garden floor, Scleranthus biflorus is one of the most touchable plants in Australian horticulture. This native ground-hugger forms dense, mounded mats of brilliant emerald green, so smooth and even they look clipped - yet no clipping is ever required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Why Gardeners Love Cushion Bush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eLiving Sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e - smooth, moss-like mounds of intense lime-emerald green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eNaturally Perfect Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e - dense cushions form without any trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Native\u003c\/strong\u003e - found naturally from coastal headlands to alpine areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eFrost Hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e - completely unfazed by cold winters and mountain climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eLow Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e - hugs the ground at 5-10cm tall, slowly spreading to 50cm or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏡 How to Use Cushion Bush in Your Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese \u0026amp; Contemporary Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e - a native stand-in for moss around rocks and gravel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eBetween Pavers\u003c\/strong\u003e - soft green pillows along stepping-stone paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eRockeries\u003c\/strong\u003e - flows over and between boulders like green velvet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003ePots \u0026amp; Troughs\u003c\/strong\u003e - a striking single-species bowl for patios.\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 part shade with excellent drainage; suits cool, temperate and coastal climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30-40cm apart to create a continuous cushioned carpet over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Planting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring or autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly in dry weather - it likes reliable moisture but never waterlogging. No pruning or feeding needed beyond a light annual native fertiliser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❔ FAQs About Cushion Bush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hard to keep alive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe two rules are drainage and consistent moisture - free-draining soil that never becomes bone dry or boggy. Get that balance right and it is remarkably trouble-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I walk on it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt handles very occasional light footsteps between pavers, but it is not a lawn substitute. Treat it as an ornamental cushion rather than a path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I buy several?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes if you want a carpet effect - our packs of 6 and 10 planted 30-40cm apart merge into one undulating green mat over a few seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":54737655169343,"sku":null,"price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54737655202111,"sku":null,"price":199.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54737655234879,"sku":null,"price":221.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/cushion-bush-scleranthus-biflorus-5c7aa5.jpg?v=1785940795","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/cushion-bush-scleranthus-biflorus","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}