{"product_id":"kangaroo-lobelia-dampiera-diversifolia","title":"Kangaroo Lobelia - Dampiera diversifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eKangaroo Lobelia (\u003cem\u003eDampiera diversifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is a compact native groundcover that stays about 30cm tall and spreads to roughly 1m, then covers itself in vivid blue flowers in spring. It grows quickly, stays tidy and asks little, and it enjoys dappled shade. It comes from Western Australia but grows happily in any sheltered, well drained spot across most of the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue that stands out.\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense blue flowers blanket the mat in spring, a colour that is hard to find among native groundcovers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast but tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It spreads neatly into a low, compact carpet rather than running wild, so it behaves in a mixed bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost and drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e After its first season it copes with frost and dry spells without fuss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It likes dappled light, which makes it useful under shrubs and trees where many groundcovers sulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where garden soil is heavy, a container of free draining mix gives it the drainage it needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart in staggered rows. With a spread of about 1m, neighbouring plants knit together into a continuous low carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuck it between stones and along mounded edges, where drainage is sharp and the blue flowers spill over the rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers and baskets.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a pot or hanging basket it solves the problem of poorly drained garden soil, and it can be moved to dappled light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Kangaroo Lobelia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled sunlight in a sheltered position is ideal. Although it is a Western Australian native, it adapts to most climates provided the drainage is good, from subtropical and warm temperate gardens to cool temperate and Mediterranean ones. Established plants tolerate frost. Keep young plants out of strong wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil is the one firm requirement. Sand and loam suit it. On clay, build a mound or use a pot. Mulch after planting to hold moisture and keep soil temperatures even while the young plant establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep young plants evenly moist through their first season, then cut back, because established plants tolerate drought. A native slow release fertiliser in spring helps keep the plant healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little is needed. Trim any straggling stems lightly after flowering to keep the mat neat and compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Kangaroo Lobelia as tube stock (a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly) and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tubes are the economical way to plant a drift, and the packs of ten suit a larger area that you want to fill quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur tube stock is supplied by our grower, so availability comes and goes. If the tube shows as sold out when you visit, use the notify button on the page and we will email 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\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse our groundcover 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\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants for rockeries and gravel gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eThe best groundcovers for shade\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?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 50cm apart for a carpet. It reaches about 1m wide, so the plants meet and fill the gaps as they grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need full shade or full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeither. Dappled light is best, and a sheltered position keeps the flowers tidy. In hot inland districts keep it out of harsh afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between this and Dampiera linearis?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is the low, spreading groundcover at 30cm tall. \u003cem\u003eDampiera linearis\u003c\/em\u003e is more upright, with grey-green foliage and a height of about 60cm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790305329471,"sku":"DAM-DIV-tube","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790305362239,"sku":"DAM-DIV-140MM-P10","price":249.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/kangaroo-lobelia-dampiera-diversifolia.jpg?v=1792198569","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/kangaroo-lobelia-dampiera-diversifolia","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}