{"product_id":"shara-blue-lomandra-lomandra-fluviatilis-shara-blue","title":"Shara Blue™ Lomandra - Lomandra fluviatilis 'LM380' PBR Intended","description":"\u003cp\u003eShara Blue Lomandra (\u003cem\u003eLomandra fluviatilis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Shara Blue') is a tidy, compact lomandra about 60cm tall and wide, with very fine, soft, steel blue green leaves. It is bred for humid climates and wetter soils, resists phytophthora and holds banks together. If you want lomandra toughness in a finer, bluer form, this is the one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft blue green foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very fine leaves are soft to touch, so it suits high traffic areas and gardens with children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBred for humid climates.\u003c\/strong\u003e It resists phytophthora and is happy in humid conditions and heavier, wetter soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough in exposed sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays resilient in exposed positions, including windy, coastal and rooftop gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it handles dry spells well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBank binding roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is an excellent erosion control plant for slopes and batters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart in offset rows. The fine tussocks merge into a soft, steel blue sweep and shade out most weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBanks, slopes and retaining walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 50cm grid binds loose soil and softens hard edges where erosion is a worry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and rockery edges.\u003c\/strong\u003e A compact 60cm clump gives a neat, fine textured edge beside paths, rocks and driveways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Shara Blue Lomandra in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It is resilient in exposed sites and bred for humid climates, so it suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and it tolerates frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates most soil types. Plant in well drained soil and avoid ground that stays boggy for long periods, although it stands temporary flooding very well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and fertilise when planting, and water regularly while it establishes. Once settled it is drought tolerant. Feed once a year to keep the colour strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune only to tidy old growth as needed. Cut out tired leaves in late winter if you want a fresh look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Shara Blue Lomandra as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It is also listed in 140mm pots in packs of 10 on backorder: order that size and we confirm timing with you before anything ships. Tubes are the standard choice for large scale mass planting and bank work, and they settle fast in warm soil. Plant out soon after arrival, mulch, and water regularly through the first season.\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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lomandra-care-guide\"\u003eLomandra care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lomandra\"\u003eBrowse the full lomandra range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003eMore grasses and strappy leaf plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003ePlants for retaining walls and banks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it differ from other lomandras?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a compact form with very fine, blue green leaves that feel soft to touch, and it is bred for humid climates and wetter soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with wet ground?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt stands temporary flooding very well, but avoid planting it where the soil is poorly drained or wet for extended periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 50cm apart for a dense mass planting. At that spacing the 60cm tussocks meet and form a continuous cover.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67787266359615,"sku":"LOM-FLU-SHARAB-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":67795813368127,"sku":"LOM-FLU-SHARAB-140MM-P10","price":222.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/shara-blue-lomandra-lomandra-fluviatilis-shara-blue.jpg?v=1792154888","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/shara-blue-lomandra-lomandra-fluviatilis-shara-blue","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}