{"product_id":"kangaroo-lobelia-dampiera-linearis","title":"Kangaroo Lobelia - Dampiera linearis","description":"\u003cp\u003eKangaroo Lobelia (\u003cem\u003eDampiera linearis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a compact, upright native about 60cm tall and wide, with grey-green foliage and deep cobalt blue flowers from spring into summer. It tolerates frost and dry conditions once established and grows in clay or sandy soil. Its upright habit sets it apart from the low-spreading \u003cem\u003eDampiera diversifolia\u003c\/em\u003e, so it suits borders and baskets as well as mass planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCobalt blue flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep blue blooms cover the plant from spring into summer, standing out against the grey-green leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA neat, upright habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e It forms a compact little shrub rather than a flat mat, so it holds its place in a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e Established plants tolerate frost and dry conditions, and they will grow in clay or sandy soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegrows after fire.\u003c\/strong\u003e A useful trait in bushfire-prone districts, where many plants do not return.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMany uses.\u003c\/strong\u003e Groundcover, mass planting, rockeries and containers are all within its range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart. At about 60cm wide, the plants meet and form a soft sweep of grey-green topped with blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its grey-green leaves look good against stone, and a raised rock garden gives the sharp drainage it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and hanging baskets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where garden soil drains poorly, a pot of free draining mix is a reliable alternative, and a basket lets the flowers hang at eye height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage and dry gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It sits well among low flowering plants in a cottage border and holds up in drier plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Kangaroo Lobelia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a partly shaded spot, with dappled sunlight ideal, in a sheltered position. It is a Western Australian native but grows in most of the country wherever drainage is good, including subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and drier inland gardens. Established plants tolerate frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It will grow in clay or sandy soils, but drainage is still the rule. On heavy clay, mound the soil or use a pot, and mulch after planting to hold moisture and moderate soil temperature while the plant establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water young plants regularly through their first season. Established plants cope with dry conditions. Apply a native slow release fertiliser in spring to keep the plant healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No regular pruning is needed. Lightly tip prune after flowering if you want a denser shape.\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 suit a larger planting on a budget, and the packs of ten are handy for filling a bed in one go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, 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-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=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that suit pots and baskets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/border-brilliance-low-growing-plant-ideas\"\u003eLow growing plant ideas for garden borders\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 40cm apart for a dense sweep. For individual plants in a rockery, 50cm leaves room for the upright shape to show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it in clay?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will grow in clay or sandy soil, but good drainage still matters. Mound heavy clay or use a container so the roots are never sitting in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it come back after a fire?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it regrows after fire, which makes it a sensible choice for gardens in fire-prone areas. No garden plant makes a property fire safe, so keep planting clear of the house.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790305722687,"sku":"DAM-LIN-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790305755455,"sku":"DAM-LIN-140MM-P10","price":266.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/kangaroo-lobelia-dampiera-linearis.jpg?v=1792198579","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/kangaroo-lobelia-dampiera-linearis","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}