{"product_id":"flower-girl-long-leaf-wax-flower-philotheca-myoporoides-flower-girl","title":"Flower Girl Long Leaf Wax Flower - Philotheca myoporoides 'Flower Girl'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlower Girl Long Leaf Wax Flower (\u003cem\u003ePhilotheca myoporoides\u003c\/em\u003e 'Flower Girl') is a taller form of this pretty native shrub, reaching about 1.5m tall and wide. Pink buds open to starry white flowers in winter and spring and keep appearing on and off through summer and autumn, over long, slender dark green leaves that smell of citrus when crushed. It makes an informal hedge for native and cottage gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour in the cooler months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink buds open to white stars in winter and spring, when little else is in bloom, with more flowers scattered through the rest of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCitrus scented leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crush one of the slender leaves and it releases a fresh citrus smell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA soft, informal hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.5m by 1.5m it forms a relaxed flowering screen rather than a clipped wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Australian native.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits native gardens as well as cottage planting, and you may still see it sold under its old name, eriostemon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates frost and drought once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. At that spacing the shrubs touch within a few seasons and make a soft, flowering hedge about 1.5m high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage and native borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Group three or five plants in the middle or back of a bed, where the winter flowers can be seen from a window or path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEntries and sunny front gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it beside a path or gate where you can brush the leaves and catch the citrus scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Flower Girl Long Leaf Wax Flower in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or part shade, with dappled sunlight ideal. It tolerates frost and drought once established, and suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. Good drainage matters most, because persistently wet ground is what troubles it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil. Mulch after planting to retain moisture and moderate soil temperatures while the young plant establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first summer while it settles, then let rainfall do most of the work. After pruning, feed with a native slow release fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light prune once flowering has finished helps give the plant shape. Stick to light trims of soft growth and avoid cutting back into bare old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Flower Girl Long Leaf Wax Flower 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. The 140mm and 200mm pots arrive larger than the tube and give a hedge line sooner, while the tube is the economical way to plant a long run. Plant any of them into free draining soil, mulch, and water regularly while they establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube comes from our grower, so it is not always in stock. A sold out tube simply means none is available today, and the notify button on the 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=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eMore Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eBrowse hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-native-australian-garden-to-attract-wildlife\"\u003eDesigning a native garden for wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/pruning-for-beginners-a-simple-guide-to-get-started\"\u003ePruning for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it as a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 1m apart in a single row. At that spacing the shrubs meet within a few seasons without crowding at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main flush is winter and spring, with flowers appearing on and off through summer and autumn. Pink buds open to starry white blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs eriostemon the same plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Eriostemon is the old botanical name for this group, and \u003cem\u003ePhilotheca myoporoides\u003c\/em\u003e is the current one. Both names refer to the same plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790866776383,"sku":"PHI-MYO-FLOWER-tube","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790866841919,"sku":"PHI-MYO-FLOWER-140MM-P10","price":250.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790866874687,"sku":"PHI-MYO-FLOWER-200MM-P6","price":175.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/flower-girl-long-leaf-wax-flower-philotheca-myoporoides-flower-girl.jpg?v=1792209984","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/flower-girl-long-leaf-wax-flower-philotheca-myoporoides-flower-girl","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}