{"title":"Grasses","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrnamental and native grasses for texture and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pennisetum-setaceum-fountain-grass","title":"Pennisetum setaceum Fountain Grass","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePennisetum setaceum\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as Fountain Grass, is a clumping ornamental grass valued for its graceful arching fountain-like form and feathery pinkish flower spikes that sway in the lightest breeze. The fine narrow foliage forms dense rounded tussocks that bring movement, texture and a sense of softness to architectural and contemporary plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt performs best in full sun with free-draining soil and is highly drought tolerant, heat tolerant and low maintenance once established. Pennisetum setaceum thrives across a wide range of conditions including coastal exposure, poor soils and reflective heat, and is well suited to mass plantings, accent groupings, modern borders and large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a textural feature in contemporary, coastal and Mediterranean-style gardens, in mass plantings, mixed borders, raised beds and large pots, Pennisetum setaceum brings architectural softness, seasonal flower interest and a low-maintenance reliability that pairs beautifully with structured planting and hard landscaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Pennisetum setaceum Fountain Grass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow tall does Pennisetum setaceum grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003ePennisetum setaceum generally reaches around 60 to 90 centimetres tall and 60 to 90 centimetres wide, with flower spikes lifting to around 1 to 1.2 metres at peak. The arching fountain form gives the plant a soft graceful silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhen does Pennisetum setaceum flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003ePennisetum setaceum produces feathery pinkish flower spikes from summer through autumn, rising above the foliage and catching the light beautifully. The flower spikes hold well and can be left on the plant through winter for ongoing texture and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhere should I plant Pennisetum setaceum?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003ePennisetum setaceum grows best in full sun with free-draining soil. It suits contemporary borders, coastal gardens, mass plantings, accent groupings, raised beds, gravel gardens and large containers, tolerating coastal exposure, poor soils and reflective heat from paving exceptionally well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Pennisetum setaceum drought tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. Once established, Pennisetum setaceum is highly drought tolerant and performs reliably through warm, dry periods with minimal watering. Through establishment it benefits from light, regular watering, then transitions to deep, occasional watering through extended dry periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Pennisetum setaceum frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003ePennisetum setaceum handles light frost once established. In colder districts the foliage may die back through winter but typically reshoots from the base in spring. A hard prune at the end of winter helps refresh the clump for the new season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan Pennisetum setaceum be grown in a pot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. Pennisetum setaceum performs excellently in large pots, raised planters and trough plantings, where the arching foliage and feathery flower spikes can be best appreciated. Use a free-draining mix, water moderately through warm weather and ensure drainage holes never sit blocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I maintain Pennisetum setaceum?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eMaintain Pennisetum setaceum with an annual hard prune at the end of winter, cutting the clump back to around 10 to 15 centimetres above ground level. Fresh foliage will emerge through spring. Lift and divide clumps every three to four years if they become congested.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow should Pennisetum setaceum be spaced in mass planting?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFor a continuous flowing mass, space Pennisetum setaceum around 50 to 70 centimetres apart. For accent groupings or feature plantings, allow 70 to 90 centimetres between clumps so each plant can develop its full arching fountain form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"14cm","offer_id":46619218772167,"sku":"PENSET14","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"lomandra-longifolia-tanika®","title":"Lomandra longifolia 'Tanika'®","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLomandra longifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tanika'® (LM300) is one of the most widely planted Australian native ornamental grasses, valued for its fine bright green strappy foliage, neat compact habit and exceptional resilience in tough landscaping conditions. A naturally compact and finer-foliaged form of the species, 'Tanika' holds a refined mounding shape without the coarser texture of standard Lomandra longifolia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt performs reliably in full sun through to part shade, tolerates drought, frost, coastal salt and poor soils, and produces small yellow flower spikes through spring and summer that add a soft seasonal lift. At a mature size of around 60 cm tall by 60 cm wide, 'Tanika' is one of the most useful Australian natives for mass planting, modern garden borders, low-maintenance landscapes and feature pot planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a compact evergreen Australian native grass for native, modern, coastal, contemporary and low-maintenance gardens, in mass plantings, borders and feature pot displays, Lomandra longifolia 'Tanika' brings fine textural foliage, year-round form and exceptional toughness to almost any garden brief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Lomandra longifolia 'Tanika'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does Lomandra 'Tanika' grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eLomandra 'Tanika' grows to a compact mature size of around 60 cm tall by 60 cm wide, forming a neat rounded mound of fine green strappy foliage. It is significantly more compact and finer-textured than the standard Lomandra longifolia, making it the preferred form for refined garden settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhere should I plant Lomandra 'Tanika'?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eLomandra 'Tanika' grows well in full sun through to part shade and tolerates a wide range of soil types from sandy through to clay. It is excellent for mass planting, low borders, coastal exposed positions and contemporary garden borders, and performs reliably in both garden beds and pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Lomandra 'Tanika' drought tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. Lomandra 'Tanika' is highly drought tolerant once established and is one of the most reliable Australian natives for low-water gardens. Through establishment it benefits from regular watering, then transitions to natural rainfall in most Australian climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs it frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. Lomandra 'Tanika' is frost tolerant and performs reliably across cool, temperate and warm Australian climates. The fine evergreen foliage holds its colour through winter with no protection required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes Lomandra 'Tanika' flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. Lomandra 'Tanika' produces small yellow flower spikes through spring and into summer, sitting just above the foliage. The flowers are softly fragrant and provide a delicate seasonal lift, though the plant is grown primarily for its foliage form rather than its flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for Lomandra 'Tanika'?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eLomandra 'Tanika' is exceptionally low maintenance. Water through establishment, then sparingly. Every 2 to 3 years, give plants a hard tidy in late winter by removing old foliage to encourage fresh growth. No regular pruning is otherwise required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eCan it be used for mass planting?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes – mass planting is one of the most successful uses for Lomandra 'Tanika'. Planted on a 50 to 60 cm spacing the plants knit together into a refined textural carpet within 12 to 18 months, providing a contemporary and resilient alternative to traditional groundcovers and grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Lomandra 'Tanika' the same as standard Lomandra longifolia?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eNo. 'Tanika' is a selected compact and finer-foliaged cultivated form of Lomandra longifolia (registered as LM300). It is significantly smaller, neater and more refined than the standard species, with bright green leaves and a tidy mounded habit, making it the preferred form for designed landscapes and refined garden settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"18cm","offer_id":46619285979335,"sku":"LOMTAN18","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20cm","offer_id":46619286012103,"sku":"LOMTAN20","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/www.evergreentrees.com.au\/collections\/grasses.oembed","provider":"Evergreen Trees Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}