{"product_id":"shrub-vinca-kopsia-fruticosa","title":"Shrub Vinca - Kopsia fruticosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eShrub Vinca (\u003cem\u003eKopsia fruticosa\u003c\/em\u003e), sometimes sold as pink gardenia, is a neat evergreen tropical shrub that grows 60cm to 1m tall and 45 to 60cm wide. Dainty five-petalled flowers open soft pink and fade to white with a red eye, so one plant shows several shades at once against big glossy green leaves. It suits any frost-free garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers in several shades.\u003c\/strong\u003e Buds are soft pink, and the open flowers lighten to pale or white with a red centre, which gives a multi-tone effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlossy foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The large, shiny leaves look fresh all year and make a rich backdrop for the flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat and compact.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays small and bushy, so it suits tight beds and pots where bigger tropicals would not fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGently scented.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers carry a soft fragrance, noticeable close up by a path or seat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeveral jobs.\u003c\/strong\u003e It works as a feature shrub, a low flowering hedge, a mixed bed filler or a potted specimen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart for a low hedge of about 1m. The compact habit and glossy leaves need only light trimming after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed garden beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it in the middle of a tropical or cottage planting, where its pink and white flowers soften larger foliage plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large container on a sheltered patio keeps the scent close and lets you move it out of wind. Keep it where pets and children cannot chew it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Shrub Vinca in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade suits it. It is a frost-free plant, so tropical and subtropical gardens are ideal, and it must be sheltered from both wind and frost. In cooler districts, grow it in a pot and bring it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in fertile, free draining soil, and mulch well to hold moisture and protect the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well, especially while it establishes. Apply a controlled release fertiliser after flowering for the best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to promote compact growth and good flowering. Light shaping is usually all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Shrub Vinca as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once planted. It arrives small and builds its bushy shape over a season or two in warm weather. The tube comes from our grower, and supply is not constant. When the tube shows as sold out the grower has none, and the notify button on the page will email 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-subtropical-climates\"\u003ePlants for subtropical climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003eMore fragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eBest hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-tropical-garden-that-looks-lush-year-round\"\u003eDesigning a lush tropical garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it related to frangipani?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Kopsia belongs to the same plant family as frangipani and carissa, and the five-petalled flowers show the family likeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Plants in this family are best treated as unsafe if eaten, so keep it where dogs, cats and children cannot chew the leaves or flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is neat enough for a large container, and a pot makes it easy to shelter from wind and frost. Use a good potting mix and feed after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790383382847,"sku":"KOP-FRU-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/shrub-vinca-kopsia-fruticosa.jpg?v=1792208779","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/shrub-vinca-kopsia-fruticosa","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}