{"product_id":"spreading-eutaxia-eutaxia-diffusa","title":"Spreading Eutaxia - Eutaxia diffusa","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpreading Eutaxia (\u003cem\u003eEutaxia diffusa\u003c\/em\u003e) is an informal native shrub that grows anywhere from about 50cm to 1.5m high and wide, depending on the site. In spring it is smothered in lightly fragrant, yellow-orange pea flowers that bring butterflies and bees to native and cottage gardens. It comes from mallee bushland, and it is happiest in dappled shade beneath gum trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA spring flower show.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly fragrant yellow-orange pea flowers cover the shrub in spring, a relative of the egg-and-bacon peas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits dappled shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Many natives want full sun, but this one is happy in the filtered light under eucalypts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eButterfly and bee friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers feed butterflies, bees and other insects, which makes it useful in a wildlife garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA size to suit the site.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its size ranges from about half a metre to 1.5m, so it fits a small border as readily as a larger bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes light frost once established and copes with dry spells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed borders and cottage gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a mixed border. The informal, spreading habit blends easily with grasses, daisies and other natives, and the spring flowers add a warm contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative and wildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuck it into a planting designed for insects and birds, where the pea flowers feed butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnder established trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it at the edge of the canopy of open eucalypts, where dappled light and free-draining soil match its bushland home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Spreading Eutaxia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled shade to semi-shade is the position to look for, like the filtered light under open gum trees. It grows wild in mallee bushland from South Australia and Victoria through New South Wales and into southern Queensland, so it suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and semi-arid gardens. We would not choose it for the humid tropics. Established plants tolerate light frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates most soil types, but drainage must be free. Mulch after planting to keep the root zone cool and moist while the plant establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well while the plant establishes, then water through extended dry spells. Feed with a slow release native fertiliser during spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering for a tidy shape and to prolong the plant's health and life. Remove only the spent flowering tips rather than cutting into bare wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Spreading Eutaxia as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Expect a small plant with plenty of growth ahead. It settles in a few weeks and builds into a loose, spreading shrub over the next seasons, and its final size varies with site, climate and shade.\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\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eMore Australian native shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/native-bee-plants\"\u003ePlants that feed native bees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-native-australian-garden-to-attract-wildlife\"\u003eDesigning a native garden that attracts wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-shrubs\"\u003eLow maintenance shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is variable. Plants range from about 50cm to 1.5m high and wide, depending on the soil, shade and climate. Plan for the larger figure if the position is good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDappled to semi-shade is the position to look for, like the light under open gum trees. A sheltered spot under established trees suits it well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished plants tolerate light frost. Protect young plants in their first winter, and plant them where cold air does not pool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787217764671,"sku":"EUT-DIF-tube","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/spreading-eutaxia-eutaxia-diffusa.jpg?v=1792152596","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/spreading-eutaxia-eutaxia-diffusa","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}