Melastoma affine Alba

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$5.05

Fast growing evergreen flowering shrub known as blue tongue, because the bushtucker fruits stain the tongue blue. White flowers with lime green centres, big oval leathery leaves. Super hedge in frost free areas, grows to around 2m. Prune to keep it neat.

We can't ship this product to Tasmania, Western Australia.

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Melastoma affine Alba

APPEARANCE : White flowers with bright yellow centres above large oval shaped foliage covered with tiny hairs. Flowering peaks during summer.
USE FOR: Small hedges, pots and feature planting; native and wildlife gardens.
PLANTING : Plant in well drained soil in a sunny position. Mulch and water well until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks.
CARE : Prune after flowering to encourage dense growth habit and continued flowering. Reapply mulch and apply a slow release fertiliser during spring. Drought tolerant once established.
HEIGHT & WIDTH : 2 m H x up to 2 m W.
YOUR PLANTS : These are tubestock plants, healthy young plants with new roots that will establish quickly in your garden. The pot size is 80mm high and 42 mm wide.

We can't ship this product to Tasmania or Western Australia for biosecurity reasons.

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