{"product_id":"katrinus-deluxe-lomandra-lomandra-longifolia","title":"Katrinus Deluxe Lomandra - Lomandra longifolia 'Katrinus Deluxe' PBR","description":"\u003cp\u003eKatrinus Deluxe Lomandra (\u003cem\u003eLomandra longifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Katrinus Deluxe') is the improved form of Katrinus, with bigger flowers and a denser, more compact tussock. It grows to about 70cm high and 70cm wide, holds fine arching green foliage all year, and once established lives on natural rain in most of the country. Ozbreed bred it for mass planting, and a sweep of it is one of the simplest native plantings you can make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBigger, scented flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow flower spikes in spring are larger than on the original Katrinus and carry the sweet lomandra scent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLives on rain.\u003c\/strong\u003e Established plants need no irrigation except a top up in extreme drought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolds soil together.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a 2007 soil strength study its root system strengthened soil by up to 366 per cent, so it stabilises banks and batters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dense, even habit means a mass planting reads as one surface rather than a row of individuals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy, drought tolerant and pet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles cold winters and dry summers, and lomandra is safe around cats and dogs.\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 50cm apart in offset rows, two to six plants per square metre. At 50cm the tussocks meet within two seasons and suppress most weeds beneath them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row at 50cm to 65cm spacing gives a soft, even edge along a path or driveway that stays below knee height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes and batters.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 50cm grid across a bank holds the soil while the fine foliage softens the slope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecimen clumps.\u003c\/strong\u003e Three plants among boulders or beside a dry creek bed look deliberate without any fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Katrinus Deluxe Lomandra in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to moderate shade. It is recommended for New South Wales, the ACT, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and Queensland, which covers subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens. In Queensland keep it out of low spots that hold water after summer storms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy, sandy loam and clay soils all suit it, provided they drain. Plant with the crown at or just above soil level and never bury it under mulch, which is the one sure way to lose a lomandra.\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, then leave it to the weather with an occasional deep drink in extreme drought. A slow release fertiliser in spring is optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None needed for years. After about seven years, if it looks tired, cut it back to 20cm or half its height in late winter and it regrows fresh by summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Katrinus Deluxe Lomandra in 140mm pots in packs of 10, the standard size for a massed drift or a border run. Plants travel upright in their pots and settle quickly. Expect new growth within weeks in the warmer half of the year and a full 70cm tussock by the second season.\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\/lomandra-longifolia-care-a-comprehensive-guide\"\u003eThe complete Lomandra longifolia care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lomandra\"\u003eBrowse the full lomandra range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ozbreed\"\u003eSee every Ozbreed plant we stock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003eMore plants for mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from Katrinus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatrinus Deluxe has bigger flowers and a denser, more compact form. The size and the toughness are the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 50cm apart for a dense mass planting, or up to 70cm where you want each tussock to show. For a border, use a single row at 50cm to 65cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with wet ground?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It wants drainage, and Ozbreed advises against planting it in low lying areas that hold water, especially in Queensland. For a wet site choose Katie Belles Lomandra instead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67786544775487,"sku":"LOM-LON-140MM-P10","price":227.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/katrinus-deluxe-lomandra-lomandra-longifolia.jpg?v=1792139668","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/katrinus-deluxe-lomandra-lomandra-longifolia","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}