{"product_id":"lucky-stripe-lomandra-lomandra-hystrix","title":"Lucky Stripe™ Lomandra - Lomandra hystrix 'LMV200'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLucky Stripe Lomandra (\u003cem\u003eLomandra hystrix\u003c\/em\u003e 'LMV200') is the variegated strappy leaf plant that does not let you down. It grows to about 80cm to 1m tall and 90cm wide, with arching green leaves striped cream along their length, and the foliage stays clean where most striped grasses spot and blotch. Bred by Ozbreed for mass planting, it performs from Cairns to Melbourne to Perth and takes wet ground as readily as dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean variegation that lasts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf spot ruins most striped strappy leaf plants within a season or two; this one generally stays spot free, even in humid climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet or dry, it does not mind.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows well in both wet and dry soils, from sandy loam to heavy clay, which makes it one of the few variegated plants you can put in a rain garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays where you plant it.\u003c\/strong\u003e It rarely, if ever, sets viable seed, so no seedlings come up in the mulch or next door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that hold a bank.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fibrous root system makes it a sound choice for erosion control on batters and roadside plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lomandras are not toxic to dogs or cats, so it suits family gardens.\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 80cm apart in offset rows, between one and two plants per square metre. The tussocks knit together within two seasons, and the cream striping lightens a sweep of plain green lomandra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRain gardens and swales.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates both waterlogging and drought, so it suits the depressions that fill in a storm and bake a month later, at one to two plants per linear metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single clump beside a doorway gives a soft, pale fountain of foliage against dark walls or paving, with scented cream and yellow flower spikes in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes and green walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is specified for erosion control, roadside batters and green walls, where clean foliage matters because nobody will groom it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lucky Stripe Lomandra in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia. It takes light to moderate frost; in the coldest tableland gardens give it overhead shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandy loam through to heavy clay, wet or dry. It is unusually forgiving of poor drainage for a variegated plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water as needed for the first 8 to 13 weeks, then only in very dry spells. Mulch well, chunky bark for preference, and apply a slow release fertiliser in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None year to year. Every three to seven years cut the whole clump back to about 30cm above the ground and it reshoots fresh; every three years keeps it at its best, and a clump left longer looks tired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Lucky Stripe Lomandra in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Each is a well rooted clump with the striping showing, so a pack looks finished from the first week. Lomandras travel well; a few bruised leaf tips on arrival are normal and are hidden by new growth within a month 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\/lomandra\"\u003eBrowse the full lomandra range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ozbreed\"\u003eSee the full Ozbreed range\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\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lomandra-care-guide\"\u003eHow to grow and care for lomandra\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 80cm apart for a massed effect. Stretch to 1m where you want each clump to read on its own or where the budget is tight; the gap closes a season later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the variegation fade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The cream striping is a stable feature of the line, not a seasonal flush. It is strongest in full sun and softens a little in deep shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it go in a wet spot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It grows well in wet soils and is listed for rain gardens and swales, provided the water drains away between storms rather than standing for weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67785301754175,"sku":"LOM-HYS-200MM-P6","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/lucky-stripe-lomandra-lomandra-hystrix.jpg?v=1792128495","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/lucky-stripe-lomandra-lomandra-hystrix","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}