{"product_id":"purple-dazzler-barleria-barleria-obtusa-purple-dazzler","title":"Purple Dazzler Barleria - Barleria obtusa 'Purple Dazzler'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple Dazzler Barleria (\u003cem\u003eBarleria obtusa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Purple Dazzler') is a bushy, glossy leaved shrub that reaches about 1m high and only 50cm wide. Masses of small purple mauve flowers appear through the year in warm gardens, and the neat green foliage is easy to keep tidy. That narrow, upright shape makes it a natural low informal hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers through the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small purple mauve blooms keep coming in frost free gardens, with the heaviest flushes in the warm months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tidy, narrow shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1m by 50cm it fits where a wider shrub would crowd the path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy small leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Neat green foliage looks good between flowers and clips cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick to fill out.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a fast growing shrub, so a low hedge closes up sooner than with most flowering plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun or part shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most garden soils suit it, in full sun or in shade for part of the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow informal hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart in a single row for a continuous flowering hedge about 1m high. Trim lightly after each flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage gardens and mixed borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact shape slots in at the back of a narrow bed or between larger shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotted colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e A glazed tub by the door shows off the flowers, and it can be shifted under cover if frost threatens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Purple Dazzler Barleria 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, subtropical and sheltered warm temperate gardens. Frost damages it, so protect or pot it in cold regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most garden soils suit it. Dig in some compost on sandy ground, and keep it out of sodden spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly for the first 8 to 12 weeks until established, then water in dry spells. Feeding in spring supports the flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Responds well to light pruning, which shapes it and improves bushiness. For a hedge, trim two or three times a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Purple Dazzler Barleria as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly and is the usual choice when you are planting a hedge line. It arrives small and grows quickly in warm weather. Plant it out soon after it arrives and keep the water up for the first two to three months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur grower raises the tube stock and does not always have plants ready. If the tube reads sold out, use the notify button on this page and we will email you the day it is available again.\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 shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/low-hedge-plants-under-1-metre-australia\"\u003eLow hedge plants under one metre\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForty centimetres apart in a single row. The plants are only 50cm wide, so they close up into a continuous line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really flower all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn frost free, warm gardens it flowers through the year. In cooler spots the display slows down in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Grow it in a frost free garden, or keep it in a pot that can be moved under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790213251391,"sku":"BAR-OBT-PURPLE-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/purple-dazzler-barleria-barleria-obtusa-purple-dazzler.jpg?v=1792196428","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/purple-dazzler-barleria-barleria-obtusa-purple-dazzler","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}