Strelitzia nicolai – Giant White Bird of Paradise
Strelitzia nicolai – Giant White Bird of Paradise
Most loved for its bold, upright form and large evergreen foliage, creating strong vertical structure and dense screening in warm and coastal landscapes.
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Strelitzia nicolai, the Giant White Bird of Paradise, is an evergreen clumping plant rather than a true tree. Multiple stems rise from the base, each carrying large paddle shaped leaves on long petioles. Mature clumps produce white and blue bird shaped flowers held in dark bracts, mostly through spring and summer.
Full sun to light shade suits it, in soil that drains freely, though it copes with most soil types once settled. Warm temperate, subtropical and tropical climates are its natural home, and it handles wind, salt air and short dry spells. Cold is the limit, since hard frost damages the foliage badly.
It is specified for screening, boundary planting, courtyards, resort style gardens and large planter boxes in commercial work. A row gives quick height and a strong vertical line where a hedge would take years. Clumps look best with room to spread, and the coarse leaf gives contrast against fine foliage.
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About Giant White Bird of Paradise
What is a Giant White Bird of Paradise?
It is a large clumping evergreen from southern Africa, related to the smaller orange flowered Strelitzia reginae. Instead of a single trunk it forms a tight group of upright stems topped with broad, banana like leaves. The flowers are white with a blue tongue, held in a dark purple bract, and appear on established clumps.
How big does Strelitzia nicolai grow?
In warm climates a mature clump reaches about 5 to 8 metres tall and 3 to 4 metres across, spreading slowly outward from the base. In cooler or drier districts, and in containers, it usually sits closer to 3 metres. Height comes from the stems themselves, so a clump thickens as much as it climbs.
Is it frost tolerant?
Only lightly. It will take the occasional light frost once well established, but the broad leaves scorch and tear at low temperatures and repeated frost sets a plant back badly. Treat it as frost sensitive and plant it in a sheltered, north facing position in any district that regularly drops below zero.
Can it grow in pots?
Yes, and it is one of the most reliable large plants for a pot or planter box. Use a container at least 60 centimetres across with a free draining mix, and expect a smaller ultimate size than a plant in the ground. Water regularly through summer, feed in spring, and divide or repot every few years as the clump fills out.
Is it suitable for coastal positions?
It is well suited to coastal gardens and handles salt laden wind better than most large foliage plants. The leaves split along the veins in exposed positions, which is normal for the species and does not harm the plant. If you want unblemished foliage, plant where a fence or building takes the worst of the wind.
How far apart should I plant it for a screen?
For a dense informal screen, space plants 1 to 1.5 metres apart. For a tighter, more formal line, 80 centimetres apart works, though clumps will compete as they thicken. As a feature specimen, allow 3 to 4 metres so the full clump can develop. Closer spacing gives faster cover but more thinning work later.
How do I care for a Giant White Bird of Paradise?
Remove old, damaged or wind torn leaves at the base with a sharp saw or loppers, and cut spent stems back to ground level to keep the clump tidy. Water through dry spells and feed in early spring with a general purpose fertiliser. Clumps can be divided in spring if they outgrow their space. Otherwise maintenance is minimal.
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About Strelitzia nicolai
Strelitzia nicolai, the Giant White Bird of Paradise, is an evergreen clumping plant rather than a true tree. Multiple stems rise from the base, each carrying large paddle shaped leaves on long petioles. Mature clumps produce white and blue bird shaped flowers held in dark bracts, mostly through spring and summer.
Full sun to light shade suits it, in soil that drains freely, though it copes with most soil types once settled. Warm temperate, subtropical and tropical climates are its natural home, and it handles wind, salt air and short dry spells. Cold is the limit, since hard frost damages the foliage badly.
It is specified for screening, boundary planting, courtyards, resort style gardens and large planter boxes in commercial work. A row gives quick height and a strong vertical line where a hedge would take years. Clumps look best with room to spread, and the coarse leaf gives contrast against fine foliage.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Giant White Bird of Paradise
What is a Giant White Bird of Paradise?
It is a large clumping evergreen from southern Africa, related to the smaller orange flowered Strelitzia reginae. Instead of a single trunk it forms a tight group of upright stems topped with broad, banana like leaves. The flowers are white with a blue tongue, held in a dark purple bract, and appear on established clumps.
How big does Strelitzia nicolai grow?
In warm climates a mature clump reaches about 5 to 8 metres tall and 3 to 4 metres across, spreading slowly outward from the base. In cooler or drier districts, and in containers, it usually sits closer to 3 metres. Height comes from the stems themselves, so a clump thickens as much as it climbs.
Is it frost tolerant?
Only lightly. It will take the occasional light frost once well established, but the broad leaves scorch and tear at low temperatures and repeated frost sets a plant back badly. Treat it as frost sensitive and plant it in a sheltered, north facing position in any district that regularly drops below zero.
Can it grow in pots?
Yes, and it is one of the most reliable large plants for a pot or planter box. Use a container at least 60 centimetres across with a free draining mix, and expect a smaller ultimate size than a plant in the ground. Water regularly through summer, feed in spring, and divide or repot every few years as the clump fills out.
Is it suitable for coastal positions?
It is well suited to coastal gardens and handles salt laden wind better than most large foliage plants. The leaves split along the veins in exposed positions, which is normal for the species and does not harm the plant. If you want unblemished foliage, plant where a fence or building takes the worst of the wind.
How far apart should I plant it for a screen?
For a dense informal screen, space plants 1 to 1.5 metres apart. For a tighter, more formal line, 80 centimetres apart works, though clumps will compete as they thicken. As a feature specimen, allow 3 to 4 metres so the full clump can develop. Closer spacing gives faster cover but more thinning work later.
How do I care for a Giant White Bird of Paradise?
Remove old, damaged or wind torn leaves at the base with a sharp saw or loppers, and cut spent stems back to ground level to keep the clump tidy. Water through dry spells and feed in early spring with a general purpose fertiliser. Clumps can be divided in spring if they outgrow their space. Otherwise maintenance is minimal.
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Planting Information
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Strelitzia nicolai – Giant White Bird of Paradise
Strelitzia nicolai – Giant White Bird of Paradise is expected to grow 40cm to 60cm per year (moderate).
Long Term Care For Your Strelitzia nicolai – Giant White Bird of Paradise
Planting Your Strelitzia nicolai – Giant White Bird of Paradise in Different Soil
Uses in my Garden
Uses in my Garden
Strelitzia nicolai – Giant White Bird of Paradise works in an:
Is Strelitzia nicolai – Giant White Bird of Paradise Evergreen or Deciduous?
Strelitzia nicolai – Giant White Bird of Paradise is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 6m to 8m
Mature Width: 3m to 4m
Strelitzia nicolai – Giant White Bird of Paradise is expected to grow 40cm to 60cm per year (moderate).
Growth Rate of Strelitzia nicolai – Giant White Bird of Paradise
Strelitzia nicolai – Giant White Bird of Paradise is expected to grow 40cm to 60cm per year (moderate).
They are considered to have a:
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Strelitzia nicolai – Giant White Bird of Paradise
Is Strelitzia nicolai – Giant White Bird of Paradise frost tolerant?
Strelitzia nicolai – Giant White Bird of Paradise is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Does Strelitzia nicolai – Giant White Bird of Paradise Flower?
Strelitzia nicolai produces large white and blue crane-like flowers, typically on mature plants during the warmer months. Flowering can be sporadic and is not guaranteed in all garden settings, with the plant more commonly valued for its bold foliage and tropical architectural form.
Does Strelitzia nicolai – Giant White Bird of Paradise flower?
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White
Is Strelitzia nicolai – Giant White Bird of Paradise an Australian Native Tree?
No
Strelitzia nicolai – Giant White Bird of Paradise is Native to Eastern South Africa, where Strelitzia nicolai occurs naturally in coastal forests and riverine environments within warm, frost-light regions.
What is the Wildlife Value of Strelitzia nicolai – Giant White Bird of Paradise ?
Its large, architectural foliage provides shelter and protected roosting space for small birds, while mature plants may also attract nectar-feeding birds when in flower. The dense, upright growth contributes to garden structure and supports local biodiversity through habitat value rather than pollination.
How much Sunlight does Strelitzia nicolai – Giant White Bird of Paradise need?
Strelitzia nicolai – Giant White Bird of Paradise will thrive best in:
Preferred Soil?
Strelitzia nicolai performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils with a neutral pH. It will also tolerate coastal sandy soils if enriched with organic matter to improve moisture retention and nutrition. Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged conditions unless significantly improved, as poor drainage can lead to root stress and reduced growth. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then reduce watering as the plant matures.
Is Strelitzia nicolai – Giant White Bird of Paradise Drought Tolerant?
Is Strelitzia nicolai – Giant White Bird of Paradise Drought tolerant?
As a young plant it benefits from regular watering to establish strong roots, particularly in warmer weather. Once established, Strelitzia nicolai shows good drought tolerance, performing reliably through dry periods while maintaining strong foliage structure when planted in well-drained soil.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Approx. 2.4m – 4m
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Strelitzia nicolai is loved for its bold, upright form and large evergreen foliage, creating strong vertical structure and dense screening in warm and coastal landscapes.
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Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)
Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.
Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.
Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Enriched Planting Mix
What is Enriched Planting Mix made from?
It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.
What plants is it suitable for?
It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.
Is it safe for natives?
No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.
Is it certified organic?
Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.
How much do I need?
Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.
Can I use it in pots?
It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.
Does it need to be watered in?
Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.
Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)
Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)
Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.
Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.
Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Enriched Planting Mix
What is Enriched Planting Mix made from?
It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.
What plants is it suitable for?
It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.
Is it safe for natives?
No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.
Is it certified organic?
Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.
How much do I need?
Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.
Can I use it in pots?
It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.
Does it need to be watered in?
Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.
Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)
Ficus microcarpa ‘Flash’ – Pleached Ficus
Ficus microcarpa ‘Flash’ – Pleached Ficus
Ficus microcarpa 'Flash' in pleached form is an evergreen fig trained to a clear straight stem with a flat rectangular canopy held above it. The leaves are small, glossy and deep green, knitting together into a solid panel that works like a hedge lifted into the air.
It grows best in full sun to part shade in well drained soil kept moist while it settles. Heat, wind and urban conditions do not trouble it, but frost does, so keep it to frost free or protected positions in warm temperate and subtropical zones. Growth runs 60 to 90 centimetres a year.
Pleached panels go along boundaries, driveways and pool fences to block an upper storey window or a neighbouring outlook while leaving the ground below open for garden beds or parking. Set at 2 to 2.5 metre centres they knit into a continuous screen. Few plants solve overlooking as neatly.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Pleached Ficus Flash
What is a pleached ficus?
Pleaching is a training method where a tree is grown on a single clear stem with its branches tied and trimmed to a flat frame overhead. Applied to Ficus microcarpa 'Flash', it produces an evergreen panel of small glossy leaves raised above head height, with open ground left underneath it.
How tall is it and how wide is the canopy?
As supplied and maintained, these trees generally stand around 2.5 to 3.5 metres overall, with a clear trunk to about 1.5 to 1.8 metres and a trained canopy panel roughly 1.2 to 1.8 metres wide. The panel can be grown taller and wider over time, or held at the delivered dimensions by trimming.
How fast does it grow?
It puts on 60 to 90 centimetres a year in warm conditions, which is moderate to fast for an evergreen screening tree. That vigour is what fills the pleached frame quickly after planting, and it is also the reason the form needs trimming two or three times through the growing season.
Is it frost tolerant?
No. Ficus microcarpa 'Flash' is frost sensitive and cold snaps burn the foliage, particularly on young or freshly planted trees. Keep it to frost free or protected positions in warm temperate, coastal and subtropical areas. In marginal districts a courtyard or a wall backed position gives enough shelter to work.
How far apart should pleached trees be planted for a screen?
Set them at roughly 2 to 2.5 metre centres so the canopy panels meet and knit into a continuous band within a season or two. Tighter spacing closes the gap faster but crowds the root zone. Line the trunks up carefully at planting, because any misalignment shows badly in a formal screen.
Does it have invasive roots?
Figs generally have vigorous roots, so keep pleached ficus at least 2 to 3 metres away from sewer lines, pool shells and slab edges, or run a root barrier along the boundary. In planter boxes the root run stays contained, though the trees then depend entirely on irrigation and regular feeding.
How do I maintain a pleached ficus?
Trim the face and top of the panel two or three times over the warmer months to keep the edges crisp, and rub off any shoots appearing on the clear trunk. Water deeply while it establishes, mulch the root zone and feed in spring. Check the ties on the frame so they do not cut in.
Ficus microcarpa ‘Flash’ – Pleached Ficus
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Syzygium australe 'Resilience' Lilly Pilly
Syzygium australe 'Resilience' Lilly Pilly
Syzygium australe 'Resilience' is one of the most widely planted lilly pilly cultivars in New South Wales and Queensland, valued for its pest resistance, dense foliage, and dependable performance. The glossy deep green leaves and striking red to copper new growth give it year-round colour and a thick, bushy habit.
Resilience grows to 4-6 metres tall and 2-3 metres wide, and is most commonly maintained as a 1.5-4 metre clipped hedge. The fast growth, dense canopy, and excellent response to pruning make it a top choice for privacy screening, formal and informal hedges, and fast-establishing boundary planting.
Its key advantage is psyllid resistance: where older Syzygium varieties are disfigured by pimple-like pest damage, 'Resilience' holds clean, unblemished foliage without chemical treatment. It thrives in full sun to part shade, tolerates drought once established, and produces fluffy white summer flowers followed by berries that attract native birds.
The 50cm Tall Square Form is the same cultivar grown on and pre-clipped to a squared upright panel. It is the shortcut to an instant formal hedge: set the units side by side and the line closes immediately, with none of the two or three seasons a shrub-form hedge takes to knit together.
Which form do you need? The 30cm, 40cm, 50cm, 100L and 200L sizes are the natural bushy form, supplied as shrubs for screens and hedges you clip yourself. The 50cm Tall Square Form arrives already clipped as a squared panel for an instant formal line. For the same cultivar trained as a clipped lollipop on a clear trunk, see the Syzygium 'Resilience' Standard, or as a clipped cone, the Resilience Cones.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Syzygium australe 'Resilience' Lilly Pilly
What is the Tall Square Form?
It is the same 'Resilience' cultivar grown on and pre-clipped into a squared upright panel rather than a bushy shrub. Placed side by side, the units give a finished formal hedge on the day they go in. It costs more than the shrub form because the clipping and the growing-on time are already done for you.
How tall does Syzygium 'Resilience' grow?
Syzygium australe 'Resilience' grows to 4-6 metres tall and 2-3 metres wide, and is most commonly maintained as a 1.5-4 metre clipped hedge.
How fast does Resilience grow?
Resilience is fast-growing, adding 60cm to 1 metre per year once established, making it one of the quickest hedges to fill in.
Is Syzygium 'Resilience' psyllid resistant?
Yes. 'Resilience' is a psyllid-resistant lilly pilly cultivar, which is the main reason it outperforms older Syzygium varieties and holds clean, unblemished foliage.
Is Resilience good for hedging and screening?
Yes. Resilience is one of the most popular hedging and screening lilly pillies in NSW and QLD, valued for its dense growth, glossy foliage, and excellent response to pruning.
How far apart should I plant Resilience for a hedge?
Plant 60-80cm apart for a dense formal hedge, or 1 metre for a more relaxed screen. Tall Square Form units are placed edge to edge, so the line is closed from day one.
Is Resilience an Australian native?
Yes. Syzygium australe is an Australian native, and 'Resilience' is a selected cultivar valued for its psyllid resistance and compact growth.
Where does Resilience grow best in Australia?
Resilience thrives across most Australian climates, performing best in temperate to subtropical regions. It is drought tolerant once established and attracts native birds.
Syzygium australe 'Resilience' Lilly Pilly
Murraya paniculata Orange Jasmine
Murraya paniculata Orange Jasmine
Murraya paniculata, known as Orange Jasmine, is one of the most popular hedging and fragrant feature shrubs in Australia. The glossy dark green foliage is densely packed from the base, and the clusters of intensely fragrant white flowers appear in repeated flushes through the warmer months, scenting entire gardens on warm evenings.
Murraya grows to 2-4 metres tall and 1.5-3 metres wide, and is most commonly maintained as a 1.5-2.5 metre clipped hedge with regular pruning. The dense habit, fast growth, and excellent response to shaping make it the go-to choice for fragrant boundaries, courtyard screens, and entrance plantings, particularly across NSW and QLD where it thrives.
Murraya is fast establishing, low maintenance, and reliably evergreen. It performs best in warm temperate to subtropical climates and frost-free parts of southern Australia, in full sun to part shade with well-drained soils. Once established, occasional light pruning keeps the hedge tight and encourages repeat flowering flushes. This listing runs the full range from 200mm and 250mm tubestock up to advanced 100L and 200L specimens, so you can plant a young hedge and grow it on, or start with mature stock for height and screening in the first season.
Two trained forms are also available. The 50cm Standard Form is a clipped head carried on a clear straight stem, the classic lollipop shape for framing an entry or repeating down a driveway. The 90L Ball Form is a specimen already clipped to a dense sphere, ready to place. Both arrive trained, so the shaping and the growing-on time are already done. Every other size on this listing is the natural bushy form, supplied as a shrub for hedges and screens you clip yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Murraya paniculata Orange Jasmine
What is the difference between the Standard Form and the Ball Form?
Both are pre-clipped, but they sit at different heights. The Standard Form is a clipped head on a clear straight stem, so the foliage sits at eye level and you can plant underneath it. The Ball Form is a sphere sitting low to the ground, used for pots, bed corners and entry pairs. They cost more than the shrub sizes because the training and the growing-on time are already done.
How tall does Murraya grow?
Murraya paniculata grows to 2-4 metres tall and 1.5-3 metres wide, but is most commonly maintained as a 1.5-2.5 metre hedge with regular pruning. The Standard and Ball Forms are held permanently at their clipped size.
How fast does Murraya grow?
Murraya is fast-growing, adding 40-80cm per year once established in warm conditions.
When does Murraya flower?
Murraya produces clusters of intensely fragrant white flowers in flushes throughout the warmer months, typically September to May across Australia. The scent resembles orange blossom and carries on warm evenings. Flowering is lighter on the heavily clipped Standard and Ball Forms.
Is Murraya suitable for hedging?
Yes. Murraya is one of the most popular evergreen hedging shrubs in Australia, particularly in NSW and QLD, thanks to its glossy foliage, fragrant flowers, and tolerance of pruning.
How far apart should I plant Murraya for a hedge?
Plant 60-80cm apart for a dense formal hedge, or 1 metre for a more relaxed informal screen. Those spacings suit the 200mm through 45L sizes. Advanced 50cm, 75L, 100L and 200L plants already carry a wide canopy, so allow 1 to 2 metres between them and they will knit together quickly. Standards are typically placed in pairs at an entry or repeated at 2 to 3 metre centres.
Where does Murraya grow best in Australia?
Murraya thrives in warm temperate to subtropical regions including NSW, QLD, and frost-free parts of VIC, SA and WA. It is sensitive to heavy frost and is best avoided in cold inland areas.
Can Murraya grow in pots?
Yes. The smaller sizes move happily into large pots (45L+) and are a popular choice for balcony screening, fragrant courtyards, and entrance plantings. The Standard and Ball Forms were made for pots. The advanced 100L and 200L plants are heavy and root hungry, so plant those in the ground rather than potting them on.
Murraya paniculata Orange Jasmine
Gardenia augusta ‘Magnifica’ – Magnifica Gardenia
Gardenia augusta ‘Magnifica’ – Magnifica Gardenia
Gardenia augusta 'Magnifica' is a compact evergreen flowering shrub valued for its large highly fragrant double white flowers and lush glossy dark green foliage. From late spring through summer it produces creamy-white blooms up to 10 cm across that perfume the surrounding garden, set against broad leathery leaves that hold their colour year-round.
It performs reliably in full sun to part shade with humus-rich, slightly acidic and free-draining soil. Mature plants reach 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide, forming a dense rounded habit that responds well to light pruning after flowering. Gardenia 'Magnifica' is frost tolerant once established and benefits from regular feeding and watering through the warmer months to support strong flowering.
As a fragrant evergreen flowering shrub for cottage, formal, Japanese-inspired and low-maintenance gardens, in courtyards, entrance plantings, informal hedges and decorative pots near pathways, Gardenia augusta 'Magnifica' brings outstanding perfume, glossy foliage and reliable summer flowering to gardens where its scent can be appreciated up close.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Gardenia augusta 'Magnifica' Magnifica Gardenia
When does Gardenia 'Magnifica' flower?
Gardenia 'Magnifica' flowers from late spring through summer, producing large creamy-white double blooms up to 10 cm across. The flowers are intensely fragrant and the display lasts for several months, with light repeat flowering possible into autumn in warm conditions.
How big does Gardenia 'Magnifica' grow?
Mature plants reach approximately 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide, forming a dense rounded habit. Growth is moderate at 20 to 40 cm per year, and the plant can be lightly pruned to maintain a more compact size or shaped into a formal flowering hedge.
Where does Gardenia 'Magnifica' grow best?
Gardenia 'Magnifica' performs best in warm temperate to subtropical climates with full sun to part shade. It thrives across coastal NSW, Queensland, frost-free parts of Victoria and South Australia, and warm coastal areas. It prefers humus-rich slightly acidic soil and protection from harsh afternoon sun in hot inland areas.
Is Gardenia 'Magnifica' frost tolerant?
Gardenia 'Magnifica' is frost tolerant once established and handles light to moderate frost without damage. Young plants benefit from protection in their first winter through frost-prone areas, and severe inland frost should be avoided. Mature plants in established positions hold their foliage and form through cooler months.
Can Gardenia 'Magnifica' be grown in pots?
Yes. Gardenia 'Magnifica' is excellent in large decorative pots near entrances and courtyards where its perfume can be appreciated up close. Use a quality potting mix designed for acid-loving plants, water regularly through the warmer months, and feed with an acid-loving plant food in spring and summer.
How do I care for Gardenia 'Magnifica'?
Water regularly during the growing season to keep the soil evenly moist but never waterlogged. Feed with an acid-loving plant food in spring and again in mid-summer to support strong flowering. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense bushy growth, and mulch annually with an acidic mulch like pine bark.
Why are the leaves turning yellow?
Yellowing leaves on Gardenia 'Magnifica' usually indicate either iron deficiency in alkaline soil, overwatering, or seasonal cool weather. The most common cause is alkaline soil pH. Apply an iron chelate or soil acidifier, ensure drainage is excellent, and mulch with pine bark to maintain the acidic conditions Gardenias need to thrive.
Gardenia augusta ‘Magnifica’ – Magnifica Gardenia
Howea forsteriana – Kentia Palm
Howea forsteriana – Kentia Palm
Howea forsteriana, the Kentia palm, is a slow growing, single trunked palm from Lord Howe Island with long arching, feather-shaped fronds in deep green. The trunk stays slender and ringed and the crown holds its shape without pruning, which is why it has been a standard interior and courtyard palm for well over a century.
It prefers part shade to bright filtered light and rich, free-draining soil, and grows slowly at about 10 to 30 centimetres a year. It is drought tolerant once established and handles coastal exposure and low light better than most palms, but it is frost sensitive and needs a protected position in cooler districts.
Outdoors it works in sheltered courtyards, shaded garden beds, lobby planting and coastal gardens, often grouped in threes for a fuller canopy. It is equally at home in a large pot indoors under air conditioning. Slow, predictable growth and a clean habit make it easy to specify where long term size matters.
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About Kentia Palm
What is a Kentia Palm?
Howea forsteriana is an Australian native palm endemic to Lord Howe Island off the New South Wales coast. It grows a single slender ringed trunk topped with arching dark green feather fronds. It is prized for tolerating shade, indoor conditions and general neglect better than almost any other palm, and it has been grown commercially since the nineteenth century.
How big does Howea forsteriana grow?
Outdoors, mature plants typically reach 3 to 6 metres tall and 2 to 3 metres wide in Australian gardens. Grown in a container or indoors it stays considerably more compact, usually around 2 to 3 metres. Given its slow rate of growth it takes many years to approach full height, so the size you plant matters.
How fast does it grow?
Slowly to moderately, about 10 to 30 centimetres a year depending on warmth, light and feeding. Plants in bright filtered light with regular water sit at the top of that range and shaded indoor specimens at the bottom. The slow habit is an advantage indoors and in courtyards, where a fast palm would outgrow the space.
Does it need sun or shade?
Part shade to bright filtered light is ideal. Young plants scorch in full sun, and even mature palms hold better colour with some overhead protection. Indoors it copes with lower light than most palms, though it will grow faster near a bright window. Acclimatise plants gradually when moving them into brighter positions.
Can it grow in pots or indoors?
Yes, it is one of the best palms for both. Use a deep container with free-draining mix, water when the top few centimetres dry out, and feed lightly through the warmer months. It tolerates air conditioning and low light well. Wipe the fronds occasionally and repot every few years as the roots fill the pot.
Is it frost tolerant?
No. It is frost sensitive and frond damage occurs in frosty conditions, so it should be planted in frost-free or well protected positions. Overhead canopy, a courtyard or a north facing wall all reduce the risk in cooler districts. In frost prone areas it is better grown in a pot that can be moved under cover.
How do I care for a Kentia Palm?
Water regularly while it is establishing, then deeply but less often once the roots are down. Feed in spring and summer with a slow release palm fertiliser and keep the root zone mulched. Remove only fully browned fronds, cutting them close to the trunk. Never cut into the growing point, since the palm cannot regrow it.
Howea forsteriana – Kentia Palm
Lagerstroemia indica 'Natchez' White Crepe Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica 'Natchez' White Crepe Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica 'Natchez', known as White Crepe Myrtle, is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant flowering tree admired for its profuse white blooms, lush dark green foliage, and striking exfoliating bark. Growing 6-8 metres tall and 3-4 metres wide, it makes a bold statement in avenue plantings, residential gardens, and public landscapes.
Blooming from early summer through autumn, Natchez Crepe Myrtle offers months of beautiful floral display while its glossy leaves turn vibrant red-orange in autumn, adding seasonal contrast. The cinnamon-brown peeling bark reveals smooth cream and tan patches, providing visual interest year-round.
Thriving in full sun, this resilient tree tolerates heat, urban pollution, and poor soils. Its low-maintenance nature makes it perfect for busy homeowners, landscapers, and councils seeking reliable, long-lasting beauty. It looks excellent in sunny spaces, resonating with those who want a stunning, easy-care tree that brightens any landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Lagerstroemia indica 'Natchez' White Crepe Myrtle
How tall does Natchez Crepe Myrtle grow?
Natchez grows to 6-8 metres tall and 3-4 metres wide, making it one of the larger crepe myrtle cultivars.
How fast does Natchez grow?
Natchez is moderately fast-growing, adding 50-80cm per year in warm conditions with adequate water.
When does Natchez flower?
Natchez produces masses of pure white blooms from early summer through to autumn, typically December to April across most Australian climates.
Is Natchez drought tolerant?
Yes. Natchez is highly drought and heat tolerant once established, and thrives in full sun positions across most Australian climates.
How far apart should I plant Natchez for an avenue?
Plant 4-5 metres apart for a full canopy avenue, or 2-3 metres for a denser flowering screen.
Is Natchez deciduous?
Yes. Natchez is deciduous. Leaves turn vibrant red-orange in autumn and drop in winter, revealing its striking cinnamon-brown exfoliating bark.
How do I prune Natchez Crepe Myrtle?
Prune in late winter while the tree is bare, taking out crossing branches, thin twiggy growth and any suckers from the base. Avoid the hard topping often inflicted on crepe myrtles, which spoils the natural vase shape and hides the exfoliating bark. Light structural pruning is enough. Flowers form on new wood, so a tidy up before spring costs you nothing in summer.
Lagerstroemia indica 'Natchez' White Crepe Myrtle
Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Balls' is Star Jasmine grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere. The small glossy leaves sit tight on a woody framework, holding a clean rounded outline year round. White pinwheel flowers open in spring and carry a strong sweet scent right across a courtyard.
Ball specimens hold at about 1 to 1.5 metres tall and wide with light clipping. Full sun to part shade suits them, in any free draining soil. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year. They handle coastal exposure, light frost and dry spells once the roots are down.
Repeat them along a driveway, either side of an entry, or in pots on a terrace where a formal shape is wanted straight away. They read as structure in a planting scheme without the height of a hedge, and because the form is already trained, a new garden looks settled from the day it goes in.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Star Jasmine Balls
What are Star Jasmine Balls?
They are Trachelospermum jasminoides, the common Star Jasmine, grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere on a woody framework. Instead of climbing, the plant is trained into a self supporting rounded shape. The foliage is small, glossy and dark green, and the plant carries scented white flowers through spring.
How big do Star Jasmine Balls grow?
They hold at roughly 1 to 1.5 metres tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year, so a light clip once or twice a year keeps the ball tight at whatever size within that range suits the setting.
Do Star Jasmine Balls need sun or shade?
Full sun to part shade both work. Full sun gives the densest foliage and the heaviest flowering, while part shade produces slightly softer, more open growth and fewer flowers. Avoid deep shade, where the ball thins out and loses its outline. Morning sun with afternoon protection suits hot inland gardens.
Can Star Jasmine Balls be grown in pots?
Yes, and pots are one of the main uses. A container 50 to 60 centimetres wide with a quality free draining mix will hold a ball for years. Water more often than you would in the ground, especially in summer, and feed in spring and again in late summer. Refresh the mix every few years.
Are Star Jasmine Balls evergreen?
Yes, the foliage is held year round. The glossy dark green leaves take on a bronze tinge in cold weather and green up again in spring, but the plant never goes bare. That is what makes it useful as permanent structure in a scheme, particularly in winter once perennials have died back.
When do Star Jasmine Balls flower?
Flowering runs through spring, roughly September to November, and often carries into early summer in warmer districts. The white pinwheel flowers are small but produced in quantity, and the scent is strong on still evenings. Flowering is heaviest on plants in full sun that were not clipped hard just before bud set.
How do I prune and care for Star Jasmine Balls?
Clip lightly with hedging shears once after flowering and again in late summer if needed, taking only the new growth to keep the outline crisp. Water deeply in dry weather, mulch the base, and feed in early spring. The sap is milky and can irritate skin, so wear gloves when trimming.
Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
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