Leionema Green Screen

A$9.00

Leionema 'Green Screen' is a hardy, fast-growing Australian native shrub (hybrid of L. elatius and L. lamprophyllum) ideal for hedging and screening, reaching roughly \(2\text{m} \times 2\text{m}\). It features dense, glossy, aromatic green foliage and white flowers from winter to summer. It excels in shaded spots and tolerates dry soil.

Key Characteristics

  • Best Use: Dense screening, hedging, or as a shade-tolerant shrub.

  • Foliage: Deep green, glossy, and dense from the ground up.

  • Flowers: Masses of small, white, star-shaped flowers appearing from winter to mid-summer.

  • Size: Approximately 1.5m to 2m in height and width.

  • Growth Rate: Fast-growing and hardy.

Growing Conditions

  • Sun/Shade: Thrives in full sun to part or full shade.

  • Soil/Tolerances: Tolerates frost and dry soils, adapting to most soil types.

  • Maintenance: Responds well to regular light pruning to maintain a dense, compact shape.

  • Wildlife: Attracts butterflies, bees, and native insects.

Features

  • Aromatic: Leaves are aromatic when crushed.

  • Versatile: Ideal for difficult, shady spots.

  • Long-lasting flowers: Excellent for cutting and using in vases

Available in 14cm pots