{"product_id":"palgarup-trigger-stylidium-stylidium-adnatum-var-abbreviatum-palgarup-trigger","title":"Palgarup Trigger Stylidium - Stylidium adnatum var. abbreviatum 'Palgarup Trigger'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePalgarup Trigger Stylidium (\u003cem\u003eStylidium adnatum\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003eabbreviatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Palgarup Trigger') is a small Western Australian native, about 30cm high and wide, with neat green foliage and delicate pink to white flowers. The four-petalled flowers sit in a diagonal cross and have a trigger that flicks over when an insect lands, which is why it is called a trigger plant. It is a quirky, hardy little plant for rockeries, borders and pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers with a trigger.\u003c\/strong\u003e When an insect lands, the flower's trigger arm snaps over in an instant, which is fun to watch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelicate pink and white blooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dainty four-petalled flowers in a diagonal cross sit above neat green foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePint-sized.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 30cm by 30cm it fits tiny gardens, rockery pockets and pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy and fuss-free.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is low maintenance, and it can handle most temperatures, including occasional light frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA conversation starter.\u003c\/strong\u003e A little plant with a big story, it adds intrigue to a native garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and sandy beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart in well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil in a sunny spot. It looks best in small drifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative gardens and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuck it into the front of a native bed, where its flowers are close enough to see and its small scale suits low plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall spaces and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is perfect for small garden spaces and for pots, where the trigger flowers can be enjoyed at eye level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Palgarup Trigger Stylidium in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sunny spot suits it best. It is native to southern Western Australia, where it grows in gum forests and paperbark swamps, and it suits Mediterranean, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens. It is hardy and handles occasional light frost. Humid, wet summers on the east coast can be harder for it, so choose a sunny, well drained spot there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil. Heavy clay and soggy ground are best avoided. In pots, use a free-draining native or gritty mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water moderately and let the soil dry out between drinks. Follow with an application of a native slow release fertiliser, kept light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Low maintenance and fuss-free. Prune lightly if needed to keep it tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Palgarup Trigger Stylidium 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 rockery or a group planting, and the 140mm pots give plants that are closer to flowering size. Plant it in sandy or gravelly soil in the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur grower supplies the tube, and supply comes and goes. A sold out tube just means the grower has none right now: press the notify button on the page and we will email you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse all Australian natives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants that suit rockeries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-native-australian-garden-to-attract-wildlife\"\u003eDesigning a native garden for wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003ePlants for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a trigger plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers have a trigger arm that snaps over when an insect lands, dusting it with pollen. The movement takes a fraction of a second, and the arm resets afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt handles most temperatures, including occasional light frost. Hard, repeated frosts are beyond what we can promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat soil does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell-drained, sandy or gravelly soil in a sunny spot. It does not like wet or heavy ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790886601023,"sku":"STY-ADN-PALGAR-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790886666559,"sku":"STY-ADN-PALGAR-140MM-P10","price":220.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/palgarup-trigger-stylidium-stylidium-adnatum-var-abbreviatum-palgarup-trigger.jpg?v=1792211675","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/palgarup-trigger-stylidium-stylidium-adnatum-var-abbreviatum-palgarup-trigger","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}