{"product_id":"magenta-mist-rice-flower-pimelea-ferruginea-magenta-mist","title":"Magenta Mist Rice Flower - Pimelea ferruginea 'Magenta Mist'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMagenta Mist Rice Flower (\u003cem\u003ePimelea ferruginea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Magenta Mist') is a free flowering West Australian native shrub that carries clusters of vivid dark pink flowers over small, neatly arranged leaves. It grows to about 1m high and wide, big enough to be a feature rather than a filler. The colour is deeper and bolder than most rice flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep pink colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Many rice flowers are pastel, but this one flowers in a strong dark pink that stands out across the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA useful size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 1m by 1m it fills a border gap without taking over its neighbours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDune toughness.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its wild parents grow on sand dunes in Western Australia, which is why it takes so well to sandy, free draining soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eButterfly food.\u003c\/strong\u003e The slender tubular flower clusters suit the long mouthparts of butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow fuss.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it is low maintenance and drought tolerant, and needs only an occasional clip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a sunny border, or use a single specimen near a path where the pink clusters can be seen up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed and native gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Weave it through natives that share its sunny, free draining conditions for a strong burst of pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers and wildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot of 40cm or more suits it on a sunny patio, and butterflies make it welcome in a wildlife planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Magenta Mist Rice Flower in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It prefers a frost free climate and may come through a frost if sheltered, so it suits subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, with a pot for colder areas. In humid regions pick an open, airy spot, because the wild parents come from dry coastal dunes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil, sandy if possible. On clay, raise the bed or plant on a mound with coarse sand worked in, since wet roots are what damage a dune plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks. After that it is drought tolerant. Feed with a slow release or liquid fertiliser for native flowers while it is blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clip lightly after a flush of flowers to remove spent heads and keep it dense. Avoid cutting back into bare wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Magenta Mist Rice Flower as tube stock: a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once potted on or planted out. Plants travel upright. Plant them out soon after they arrive, mulch well and keep the water up until they have settled.\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, and the notify button on this 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\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants for dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eBee and butterfly friendly plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-sun\"\u003ePlants for full sun positions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species blooms mainly in spring, and Magenta Mist is free flowering. A light clip after the main flush keeps it neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a humid garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can, if drainage is excellent. Plant on a mound in an open, airy position and avoid spots where water collects after rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not list it as pet friendly. Plants in the pimelea family can upset the stomach if eaten, so keep chewing pets and small children away from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790869037375,"sku":"PIM-FER-MAGENT-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/magenta-mist-rice-flower-pimelea-ferruginea-magenta-mist.jpg?v=1792210566","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/magenta-mist-rice-flower-pimelea-ferruginea-magenta-mist","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}