{"product_id":"red-velvet-diosma-coleonema-red-velvet","title":"Red Velvet Diosma - Coleonema 'Red Velvet'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Velvet Diosma (\u003cem\u003eColeonema\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Velvet') is a neat, compact evergreen shrub about 1m tall and wide, with fine, aromatic foliage all year. In winter it fills with starry flowers that open white and age to deep pink. It is more compact than other diosmas, which suits low hedging and pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It keeps a rounded shape at about 1m by 1m, tighter than other diosmas, with little shaping needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Starry blooms open white and mature to deep pink at a time when little else is flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine, aromatic foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The slender, needle-fine leaves give a soft texture all year and carry a scent when brushed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers attract beneficial insects, and they in turn bring insect-eating native birds to the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks in pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its size and habit suit containers on a patio or entry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row for a soft hedge about 1m tall, with a pink-and-white winter flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and native-style gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Diosma is South African, not an Australian native, but it mixes easily with natives. It also suits coastal gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use one in a large container or a few along a sunny border, trimmed lightly after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Red Velvet Diosma in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sunny position. Protect young plants from frost; established plants cope with the light frosts of milder districts. This one has naturalised in Victoria, so cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens suit it well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained, acid soil. In heavy or alkaline clay, plant on a mound or grow it in a pot with a native or acid potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch to keep the roots cooler in summer and water well while it establishes. Do not let young plants dry out, and avoid planting in midsummer. Feed with a controlled release native fertiliser after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly after flowering to promote new growth and keep it compact. Cut only into leafy growth, as diosma reshoots poorly from bare wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Red Velvet Diosma as tube stock. That is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Plant in autumn or spring rather than the heat of midsummer, and keep the water up through the first season.\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 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\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eBest hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003ePlants for coastal areas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/low-hedge-plants-under-1-metre-australia\"\u003eLow hedge plants under 1 metre\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that suit pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 60cm apart in a single row. The plants meet quickly and form a soft hedge about 1m tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it an Australian native?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it is South African in origin. It has naturalised happily in Victoria and mixes well with natives in coastal and wildlife gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStraight after flowering, lightly, taking only leafy tips. It reshoots poorly from bare wood, so never cut back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790285373759,"sku":"COL-HYB-REDVEL-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/red-velvet-diosma-coleonema-red-velvet.jpg?v=1792197984","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/red-velvet-diosma-coleonema-red-velvet","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}