{"title":"SOMERSET SHRUB","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"correa-alba-white-correa","title":"Correa alba White Correa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorrea alba\u003c\/strong\u003e, the White Correa, is a compact evergreen Australian native shrub known for its soft, felted grey-green leaves and abundant white star-shaped flowers. The velvety foliage gives it a distinctive texture, while the autumn-to-spring flowers attract native birds and pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Correa grows to 1-1.5 metres tall and wide, forming a dense rounded shape. The compact habit makes it ideal for coastal gardens, native landscapes, low informal hedges, mass plantings, and understorey planting beneath taller feature trees, creating natural layering with subtle coastal charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Correa thrives in full sun to part shade and is exceptionally tough, tolerating salt spray, drought, and light frost once established. It is very low maintenance, and a light prune after flowering encourages a neater shape and denser growth. It performs well right along the coast across NSW, VIC, SA and Tasmania.\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 #e0dfdc;text-transform:uppercase;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:#7a7a7a;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Correa alba White Correa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eHow tall does White Correa grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eCorrea alba grows to 1-1.5 metres tall and 1-2 metres wide, forming a compact rounded shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eHow fast does White Correa grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eWhite Correa has a moderate growth rate of 20-40cm per year once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eIs White Correa an Australian native?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eYes. Correa alba is an Australian native, naturally found along the coastlines of NSW, VIC, SA and Tasmania.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eIs White Correa good for coastal gardens?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eYes. White Correa is one of the most salt-tolerant native shrubs available, thriving in exposed coastal gardens with sandy soils and salt spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eWhen does White Correa flower?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eWhite Correa produces small star-shaped white flowers through autumn and winter, providing nectar for native birds when little else is flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eIs White Correa suitable for low hedges?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eYes. The compact rounded habit makes White Correa a good choice for low informal hedges, borders, and coastal mass plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eHow far apart should I plant White Correa for a hedge?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003ePlant 60-80cm apart for a low informal hedge, or 1 metre for individual feature spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":44265907880135,"sku":"CORALB30CM\/33CM","price":180.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4945\/4279\/files\/correaalba30cm_33cm_2.png?v=1776135166"},{"product_id":"westringia-fruticosa-coastal-rosemary","title":"Westringia fruticosa – Coastal Rosemary","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"873\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"360\"\u003eWestringia fruticosa\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as Coastal Rosemary, is a hardy evergreen shrub native to coastal regions of Australia. It forms a dense, rounded habit with grey-green foliage that resembles the leaves of true rosemary, though it is unrelated. In spring and throughout much of the year, it produces small, white to pale lilac, star-shaped flowers held among the foliage, adding subtle seasonal interest. Mature plants typically grow 1.5–2 metres tall and 1.5–2 metres wide, though they can be pruned to maintain smaller sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eThis species has a moderate to fast growth rate and is highly tolerant of coastal conditions, including salt-laden winds and sandy soils. It performs well in full sun to part shade and is both drought tolerant and frost hardy once established. \u003cem data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003eWestringia fruticosa\u003c\/em\u003e requires minimal maintenance beyond occasional pruning to maintain shape, making it well suited to both formal hedges and naturalistic plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003eThey look excellent when used as clipped hedges, low screens, or feature shrubs in coastal and native gardens. They are also effective in mixed plantings, along driveways, or mass-planted on banks and slopes where erosion control and hardy coverage are needed.=\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm","offer_id":45614904115399,"sku":"WESFRU30CM","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":46325502410951,"sku":"WESFRU100L","price":690.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4945\/4279\/files\/Westringiafruticosa30cm_2.png?v=1761060564"},{"product_id":"westringia-fruticosa-zena-compact-coastal-rosemary","title":"Westringia fruticosa 'Zena' – Compact Coastal Rosemary","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWestringia fruticosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Zena' is a compact, naturally rounded coastal rosemary cultivar bred for tighter, neater growth than the species form. It carries fine linear grey-green foliage and produces soft white tubular flowers through spring with lighter sporadic flushes through summer and autumn. Its dense habit develops naturally, without the need for hard clipping, making it one of the easiest Australian natives for low hedging and mass planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt performs in full sun to part shade and tolerates coastal exposure, salt-laden winds, and sandy or well-drained soils. Once established, 'Zena' is highly drought tolerant and frost hardy across most of southern Australia. A light tip-prune after the main flowering flush is enough to keep it tidy, with no formative shaping required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor low formal hedges, clipped balls, mass-planted borders or tidy structural infill in coastal and native gardens, Westringia 'Zena' is a dependable choice. It suits modern planting schemes, low-maintenance landscapes, embankments, and council or civic projects where reliable, hardy, evenly-shaped shrubs are specified.\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 Westringia fruticosa 'Zena' Coastal Rosemary\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 Westringia 'Zena' grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eWestringia 'Zena' typically grows to around 0.6 to 1 metre tall and wide, noticeably more compact than the standard species form. Its naturally rounded habit makes it well suited to low hedging and mass planting.\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 Westringia 'Zena' need clipping to stay rounded?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eNo. Westringia 'Zena' holds its compact rounded shape naturally and only needs a light tip-prune after the main flowering flush to keep it tidy. No formative or hard shaping is 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;\"\u003eIs Westringia 'Zena' suitable for coastal gardens?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. Westringia 'Zena' tolerates salt-laden winds, sandy soils and exposed coastal positions, which makes it a reliable choice for seaside and headland gardens as well as inland sites.\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 Westringia 'Zena' frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eWestringia 'Zena' is frost tolerant and handles light to moderate frost once established, performing reliably across most of southern Australia.\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 much watering does Westringia 'Zena' need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eWhile establishing, Westringia 'Zena' needs regular watering to develop a strong root system. Once established it becomes highly drought tolerant and only needs occasional deep watering during 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;\"\u003eCan Westringia 'Zena' be used as a low hedge?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. Its dense, naturally even growth makes Westringia 'Zena' one of the easiest natives for low formal hedges, clipped balls and mass-planted borders. 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