{"product_id":"lemon-beauty-heads-calocephalus-citreus","title":"Lemon Beauty Heads - Calocephalus citreus","description":"\u003cp\u003eLemon Beauty Heads (\u003cem\u003eCalocephalus citreus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a native perennial with fine silver-green stems topped by oval flowerheads that open from cream to golden yellow between spring and autumn. It stays 20cm to 40cm tall and spreads 30cm to 90cm wide, a light, airy plant for rockeries, borders, pots and drifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver stems, golden heads.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine silvery stems make a soft backdrop for the golden yellow flowerheads, which suit native and cottage plantings alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long flowering season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers open from spring through to autumn, so there is colour across three seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA butterfly plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e The golden flowerheads draw butterflies in through the long flowering season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptable.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is found across Australia and grows in just about any soil or climate, from sand to clay and even salty ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA relative of paper daisies.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is related to billy buttons and paper daisies, with the same light, wispy charm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine silver-green stems spread across rocks and take the hard edge off a bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart in drifts for a dense, flowing carpet of silver and gold. The wide spread knits plants together into a single mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant in a pot suits a sunny spot, where it can flower freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lemon Beauty Heads in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun to maximise flowering, though it tolerates part shade. Heat is fine as long as it gets regular water, and it occurs naturally across Australia, so it suits subtropical, temperate, Mediterranean and semi arid gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil is best, but it copes with sand, heavy clay and even salty ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well during establishment. Once it is growing, regular watering keeps it flowering through hot weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e The plant dies back after flowering. Tidy it by cutting the old stems back to make room for fresh growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Lemon Beauty Heads as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It is a light, wispy plant, so it looks best planted in groups. Plants travel upright and begin growing again within a couple of weeks 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\/australian-natives\"\u003eMore Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants for rockeries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003ePlants for mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/border-brilliance-low-growing-plant-ideas\"\u003eLow-growing plant ideas for 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\u003eAbout 50cm apart for a dense mass planting. It spreads 30cm to 90cm, so plants will knit together as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun gives the most flowers, but it tolerates part shade. Expect fewer blooms in shadier spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has it died back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is normal after flowering. Cut the old stems back to tidy the plant and let new growth come through.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787186110783,"sku":"CAL-CIT-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/lemon-beauty-heads-calocephalus-citreus.jpg?v=1792150750","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/lemon-beauty-heads-calocephalus-citreus","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}