{"product_id":"sea-of-blue-saltbush-atriplex-cinerea","title":"Sea of Blue™ Saltbush - Atriplex cinerea","description":"\u003cp\u003eSea of Blue Saltbush (\u003cem\u003eAtriplex cinerea\u003c\/em\u003e) is the groundcover for the sites nothing else will cover: salt wind, baked slopes, heavy or sodic soil, roadsides and car parks. It grows to about 300mm high and spreads 2m or more wide, a dense silver blue mat that suppresses weeds and holds soil, with slender reddish pink flower spikes from winter through spring. Selected by Ozbreed as a silver blue form of our native coast saltbush, it tolerates severe drought and frost once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver blue foliage all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The colour is the point: a sheet of pale blue grey that sets off green shrubs, dark mulch and sandstone, best in full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the coast and the inland.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt spray, wind, severe drought, frost and moderate humidity are all on its list, from an exposed beach front to a dry country roundabout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTakes the worst soils.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy clay, sodic and poor soils are fine, rare in a groundcover with this much colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeed suppression and erosion control.\u003c\/strong\u003e A dense mat at one to two plants a square metre closes over bare ground fast and binds slopes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Australian native with wildlife value.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers are followed by small berries that birds take, on a plant that is itself a coastal native.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and broad drifts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for cover over two seasons, or 70cm apart (two a square metre) where you want weeds smothered quickly. Each plant spreads to 2m or more, so do not plant closer than that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes, embankments and retaining walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a cutting or above a wall it roots along the ground and cascades over the edge, holding soil while it softens the structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes salt wind directly and keeps its colour on the dune line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial and council landscapes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Roadsides, roundabouts, car park islands and large municipal beds that need a weed suppressing cover over a big area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sea of Blue Saltbush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with the best colour and densest growth in full sun. Ozbreed recommends it for Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia in coastal, inland and exposed sites: subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi arid gardens. It tolerates moderate humidity but is not listed for the wet tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything, including the heavy clay and sodic soils that most natives reject. Drainage improves the colour but is not a requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly while it establishes, then leave it to the weather; established plants tolerate severe drought. Feed every one to two years for the best colour and growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim once a year in spring or autumn to keep the mat dense and the foliage fresh. It is vigorous, so where it meets a path or a neighbouring bed, prune the edge or use a physical barrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Sea of Blue Saltbush as tube stock and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tubes are the economical choice for broad drifts and slopes and establish fast in warm soil; the 140mm plants give a head start where you want cover in the first season. Saltbush travels well and takes off once the roots reach open ground.\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\/saltbush\"\u003eBrowse the full saltbush range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ozbreed\"\u003eSee the full Ozbreed range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eMore coastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eGroundcover plants for large areas\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?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1m apart for general cover, 70cm where fast weed suppression matters. One plant covers 2m or more, so resist planting closer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt spreads vigorously by design. Keep it off paths and out of neighbouring beds with a yearly trim, an edge cut as needed or a physical barrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it grow in clay?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Heavy and sodic soils are among the soils it tolerates, which is unusual for a silver leafed plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67785453240639,"sku":"ATR-CIN-tube","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67785461629247,"sku":"ATR-CIN-140MM-P10","price":290.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/sea-of-blue-saltbush-atriplex-cinerea.jpg?v=1792128617","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/sea-of-blue-saltbush-atriplex-cinerea","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}