{"product_id":"xanthostemon-verticillatus-little-penda","title":"Xanthostemon verticillatus Little Penda","description":"\u003ch3\u003eXanthostemon verticillatus Little Penda\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size: \u003c\/strong\u003e1.5-2m tall\/wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended spacing for hedging: \u003c\/strong\u003e1m apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal growing conditions: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun-part shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate: \u003c\/strong\u003eModerate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eUses\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot\/container plant, patio\/verandah plant, native garden, small gardens, wildflower\/cottage garden, understory planting, courtyard, garden filler, feature shrub, hedge, short privacy screen, tropical garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNoteworthy\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian native cultivar, hardy evergreen, low maintenance, attractive foliage and flowers, attracts birds and pollinators, fragrant flowers, seasonal colour interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTolerant\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePruning, humidity, heat, drought once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eColour\/Growth form\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact, dense evergreen shrub with glossy dark green foliage and reddish to copper-toned new growth. It produces showy creamy yellow to creamy white flower clusters through the warmer months, creating a soft tropical look for native gardens, hedges and feature planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat is Little Penda?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXanthostemon verticillatus ‘Little Penda’ is a Australian native shrub valued for its glossy foliage, colourful new growth and creamy yellow flower clusters. It develops a dense, bushy habit that works well as a feature shrub, flowering hedge, container plant or understory filler in warm garden positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow to care for Little Penda\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Xanthostemon Little Penda in full sun to part shade with moist, free-draining soil. Water regularly during establishment and dry periods, then mulch to help retain soil moisture. Prune lightly as needed to maintain a dense shape, and use a suitable native fertiliser during the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Platypus Plants","offers":[{"title":"140 mm","offer_id":51287699390779,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200 mm","offer_id":51393512374587,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/0942\/0859\/files\/Xanthostemon_verticillatus_Little_Penda_flower.jpg?v=1782693811","url":"https:\/\/www.platypusplants.com.au\/products\/xanthostemon-verticillatus-little-penda","provider":"Platypus Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}