{"product_id":"pewter-plant-strobilanthes-gossypinus","title":"Pewter Plant - Strobilanthes gossypinus","description":"\u003cp\u003ePewter Plant (\u003cem\u003eStrobilanthes gossypinus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a mounded, herbaceous shrub about 1m high and 1.5m wide, with silver-bronze-green new leaves that are lighter than the mature foliage and covered in fine hairs. The soft, downy covering gives young growth a cotton-wool feel before the leaves mature to deep green. It is a foliage plant for feature planting, contrast and containers in frost free gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft silver-bronze new growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e New leaves come through in lighter silver and bronze tones, which gives the plant a changing, layered look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves like cotton wool.\u003c\/strong\u003e The botanical name refers to cotton. A coat of fine hairs makes the new leaves soft to touch and acts as a sunscreen for the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA contrast foliage plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its pewter tones set off green, red and purple neighbours and calm bright flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun brightens it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the best leaf colour, so it earns its place in a bright, open spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounded and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e The natural dome shape stays neat with light pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give each plant about 1.2m to spread, in a bed where its pewter tones can be seen against darker foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContrast planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it beside purple foliage such as goldfussia or green tropical leaves to lighten a bed and give it depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A big pot on a sunny patio shows off the soft leaves up close, and a pot can be moved under cover when the weather turns cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pewter Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it in a frost free location in full sun for the best leaf colour. It suits tropical and subtropical gardens, and in cooler regions it is best in a pot that can be sheltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in free-draining soil rich in organic matter that is not over wet. Mixing in compost or humus at planting time helps it settle in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well, particularly through dry spells. Fertilise in spring to promote healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in spring to promote healthy growth. Lightly prune all over if needed to shape the plant, and keep it as a neat mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Pewter Plant as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and as single 300mm pots. Tubes suit a larger planting, and the 300mm pot gives a bigger plant that makes a feature of the soft leaves straight away. Plant it into a warm, sheltered spot and water it in well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on the page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\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\/tropical-plants\"\u003eBrowse our tropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs\"\u003eMore shrubs for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-tropical-garden-that-looks-lush-year-round\"\u003eDesigning a lush tropical garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun gives the best leaf colour, and the new growth is brighter in a sunny location. It will cope with less light, but the pewter tones are strongest in sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the new leaves hairy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fine hairs that cover young leaves are a natural feature of the plant. They give the leaves a soft, cotton-wool feel and act as a sunscreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It needs a frost free location. In cooler climates grow it in a pot and bring it under cover through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790886371647,"sku":"STR-GOS-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":67790886437183,"sku":"STR-GOS-300MM","price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/pewter-plant-strobilanthes-gossypinus.jpg?v=1792211671","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/pewter-plant-strobilanthes-gossypinus","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}