{"product_id":"downy-zieria-zieria-littoralis","title":"Downy Zieria - Zieria littoralis","description":"\u003cp\u003eDowny Zieria (\u003cem\u003eZieria littoralis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a compact Australian native shrub that grows about 15cm tall and 1m wide, covered in small, velvety grey-green leaves. Starry white flowers open in winter and spring. It is critically endangered in the wild, where it grows on exposed rocky coastal headlands, and it takes salt spray and wind in the garden just as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the seaside.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates salt spray, coastal wind and exposed sites that burn most small shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVelvety grey-green foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The soft, silvery leaves contrast well with darker native greens and glossy foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarry winter and spring flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small white flowers open through the cooler months and feed passing pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost and drought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it copes with both, so it needs little attention in a dry or frosty garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA rare native worth growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Critically endangered in the wild, it is a plant that deserves a place in a native garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and exposed sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it where wind and salt spray reach, such as clifftop gardens and open seaside borders. Plant 70cm apart to form a low, spreading cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and rocky sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e It comes from rocky headlands, so it suits gravelly or stony ground, where its low habit spills over rocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife and native gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects, and its low height lets it sit at the front of a native bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits a pot of sandy, free draining mix in filtered light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Downy Zieria in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled shade or filtered light out of hot afternoon sun suits it best. It is tough enough for exposed coastal positions, though, and tolerates salt spray, frost and drought once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well draining sandy loam to sandy soil. Wet, heavy clay is the one thing it dislikes, so add coarse sand or raise the bed if drainage is poor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established. Fertilise only plants growing in very poor soil, using a low phosphorus fertiliser formulated for natives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly as required to keep it neat. It is very disease resistant and needs little other care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Downy Zieria as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Expect a small, velvety plant on arrival that fills out over its first seasons. Plant it into sandy, well draining soil soon after it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower, and from time to time there is none. When the tube shows as sold out, the notify button on this page emails 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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planning-your-coastal-feature-garden\"\u003ePlanning a coastal garden that survives salt and wind\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eMore coastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants for rockeries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/rare-australian-native-plants-guide\"\u003eA guide to rare Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with salt spray?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It grows on exposed coastal headlands in the wild and tolerates salt spray and strong wind once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt prefers dappled or filtered light out of hot afternoon sun, but it is tough enough to handle open seaside positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a sandy, free draining mix, keep it in filtered light and water it regularly until it is established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790894039359,"sku":"ZIE-LIT-tube","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/downy-zieria-zieria-littoralis.jpg?v=1792211529","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/downy-zieria-zieria-littoralis","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}