{"product_id":"pink-philippine-violet-barleria-cristata-pink","title":"Pink Philippine Violet - Barleria cristata 'Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Philippine Violet (\u003cem\u003eBarleria cristata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pink') is a tough, upright flowering shrub that reaches about 1m around. Small pale pink trumpet flowers open through spring and summer against soft green leaves on branching stems. It suits dry, unpromising corners and brand new gardens, provided frost stays away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale pink trumpets appear through spring and summer on a young, fast flowering shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard to upset.\u003c\/strong\u003e In the wild it colonises dry, disturbed soils and roadsides, so poor ground is no obstacle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft, easy colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle baby pink sits well in cottage borders and pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResponds to pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light trim makes it bushier and keeps it shapely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun or part shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is flexible about light, so it fits most spots in a frost free garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed and cottage borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 70cm apart for a soft, bushy drift. Neighbouring shrubs touch within a season or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry and tricky spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It earns its place on dry banks, in new gardens where the soil is still poor, and in hot corners where other flowers sulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotted colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown in a pot it can be moved indoors, which is the answer where frost is a risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Philippine Violet in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or part shade in frost free locations: tropical and subtropical gardens, and the mildest warm temperate ones. Frost damages it, so where winters bite, grow it in a pot and keep it indoors in the cold months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most soils will do. It grows readily on dry, disturbed ground, so there is no need to improve poor soil before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly for the first 8 to 12 weeks until the plant is established, after which it manages dry spells well. Feeding is optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light pruning shapes the plant and improves bushiness. In warm climates it can self seed, so remove spent flowers if you do not want seedlings, especially near bushland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Pink Philippine Violet as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly in warm soil. It arrives small, but it is sold for fast flowers, so blooms can follow within the first warm season. Plant it out soon after it arrives and keep the water up for the first two to three months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the tube shows as sold out, the grower has none ready, 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\/flowering-plants\"\u003eMore flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that grow well in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/perennial-plants-for-a-cottage-garden\"\u003ePerennials for a cottage garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Pink Philippine Violet frost hardy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It needs a frost free location. In colder regions, grow it in a pot and bring it indoors for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it spread through my garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a coloniser by nature and can self seed in warm climates. Remove spent flowers before they set seed if you want to keep it in check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to about 1m around, so it is a compact shrub for a border or a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790212596031,"sku":"BAR-CRI-PINK-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/pink-philippine-violet-barleria-cristata-pink.jpg?v=1792196410","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/pink-philippine-violet-barleria-cristata-pink","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}