{"product_id":"pretty-in-pink-dianthera-dianthera-nodosa-pretty-in-pink","title":"Pretty in Pink Dianthera - Dianthera nodosa 'Pretty in Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePretty in Pink Dianthera (\u003cem\u003eDianthera nodosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pretty in Pink') is a compact evergreen shrub about 1m tall and 0.8 to 1.2m wide, carrying fan shaped pink flowers through most of the year. It prefers part shade, so it fills the bright but not sunny corners that defeat many flowering plants. The size suits a small garden and the look is soft enough for a cottage border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers most of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of fan shaped pink blooms appear almost continuously, with a main flush in spring after an autumn prune.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1m tall it suits small gardens, courtyards and the front of a shrub border without outgrowing its place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in part shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It brightens positions under trees and beside walls where sun lovers fade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen.\u003c\/strong\u003e It keeps its leaves, so the bed is never bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible in the garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a feature in a large pot or as underplanting beneath taller shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage gardens and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart in a mixed border. The soft pink flowers sit well with ferns, hostas, impatiens and other shade lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderplanting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set it beneath taller shrubs and trees where dappled light reaches, filling the middle layer with colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large container on a shaded patio or beside an entry gives it the drainage and organic mix it likes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pretty in Pink Dianthera in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade is ideal: bright light, out of the hot afternoon sun. It prefers a frost free position, so it suits subtropical and warm temperate gardens and sheltered corners elsewhere. In cooler districts grow it in a pot that can be moved under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in free draining soil rich in organic matter. Dig compost or well rotted manure through the bed before planting.\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 its water needs are moderate. Apply a slow release fertiliser in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in autumn to promote dense growth and flowering in spring. A light, even trim keeps the shape compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Pretty in Pink Dianthera as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly in a shaded, well prepared spot. Expect a small shrub at first, which builds toward its full size and flowering as the weather warms.\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 on this page, and the notify button on the 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\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\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\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eMore flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/creating-a-beautiful-cottage-garden-in-australia-insiders-guide\"\u003eHow to create a cottage garden in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower in shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, part shade is its preferred position. In deep, dark shade the flowers will thin, so give it bright, filtered light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it frost hardy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Protect it from frost, particularly while it is young. In frosty districts grow it in a pot and shelter it for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn autumn. Pruning then promotes dense growth and good flowering in spring, and a light trim is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790307033407,"sku":"DIA-NOD-PRETTY-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/pretty-in-pink-dianthera-dianthera-nodosa-pretty-in-pink.jpg?v=1792198614","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/pretty-in-pink-dianthera-dianthera-nodosa-pretty-in-pink","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}