{"product_id":"eskdale-blue-tussock-grass-poa-labillardieri","title":"Eskdale Blue™ Tussock Grass - Poa labillardieri 'POL12' PBR Intended","description":"\u003cp\u003eEskdale Blue Tussock Grass (\u003cem\u003ePoa labillardieri\u003c\/em\u003e) is a compact tussock with deep blue, arching foliage that grows 45cm high and wide. Bred by Ozbreed for roadsides, mass plantings and tidy landscapes, it fills in quickly from small pots and tolerates drought, frost and, in recent tests, very wet conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep blue, arching foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e A neat, compact tussock with a clean blue colour that suits ornamental landscapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrows in quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e It establishes in weeks and gets its roots down deep, and Ozbreed says a planting looks mature within a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall pots do the job.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is happy planted from tubes or small pots, which keeps upfront planting costs down on big jobs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought, frost and wet.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is drought and frost resistant, and recent tests showed it handles very wet conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeats weeds.\u003c\/strong\u003e At six or more plants per square metre it helps outcompete weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart, about six plants per square metre, which is the density Ozbreed gives for weed control. Its range is four to ten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoadsides and driveways.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tough, tidy habit suits verges and roadside plantings, and it asks for no fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart along a bed edge for a band of blue that holds at 45cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Eskdale Blue Tussock Grass in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought and frost resistant, it suits full sun to part shade. Ozbreed lists it for New South Wales, the ACT, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia. The best planting time is March to October. Queensland and the Northern Territory are not listed, so trial a few plants first in the north.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A wide range of soil types suits it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water as required for the first 8 to 13 weeks until established. After that it needs very little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut it back hard each year to 15cm above the ground, in autumn, winter or early spring. On big plantings use machinery, then chop and drop the clippings as mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Eskdale Blue Tussock Grass in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Ten plants cover about 1.6 square metres at 40cm spacing, so large areas call for several packs. They arrive upright and settle in within a few weeks, with new growth in warm weather.\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\/tussock-grasses\"\u003eBrowse tussock grasses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003eMore grasses and strappy leaf plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ozbreed\"\u003eSee the full Ozbreed range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eMore Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants per square metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOzbreed recommends four to ten. Plant six or more, 40cm apart, if you want it to outcompete weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I cut it back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce a year, to 15cm above ground, in autumn, winter or early spring. It regrows with fresh blue shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it handle wet soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecent testing showed it handles very wet conditions as well as drought. It is still best in soil that eventually drains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen is the best time to plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOzbreed gives March to October as the best planting window, which lets the roots settle in before the heat of summer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67789647282495,"sku":"POA-LAB-140MM-P10","price":216.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/eskdale-blue-tussock-grass-poa-labillardieri.jpg?v=1792193123","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/eskdale-blue-tussock-grass-poa-labillardieri","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}