‘Sublime’ is a fast, dense lilly pilly with refreshing lime-green new growth that matures to glossy green, holding foliage to the ground for excellent cover. Psyllid-resistant and highly myrtle-rust tolerant, it’s purpose-bred for hedging and screening; summer brings white fluffy flowers and only minimal berries.
Key Features
Mature Size: 4-5 m H x 2-3 m W (can be kept lower by clipping)
Growth Rate: 40-80 cm per year under good conditions
Foliage: Dense, glossy; lime-green flushes on new growth
Flowers: White, fluffy flowers in summer (lightly fragrant); rare/minimal berries (deep to light mauve; edible; non-staining)
Wildlife Value: Flowers for pollinators; occasional berries for birds
Tolerance: Drought and cold tolerant once established; seaside (second-line)
Planting Density: Privacy hedge (clipped): 1 plant per metre (≈80 cm centres for fastest knit); Informal screen: 1.5–2 m apart
Pet Friendly: Non-toxic to cats & dogs
Where It Works Best
Sunlight: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Free-draining loam/sandy loam/clay loam; mulch well
Water Needs: Establishment: water regularly 8–13 weeks. Established: deep soak every 2–3 weeks in summer (weekly in heatwaves); rarely in winter if dry
Maintenance: Clip after flushes to thicken; easy to shape; suitable near pools (fibrous roots, small footprint).
Lifespan: 15–25+ years in well-drained sites
Climate Zones: Temperate & Mediterranean SA; second-line coastal OK
Privacy hedge/screen for boundaries and side fences
Formal clipped hedge or topiary columns
Mass plant for a neat evergreen backdrop
Poolside screening (low fruit; non-staining)
Why You Will Love It
A purpose-bred privacy hedge with vivid lime flushes, very low fruit, and strong pest/disease resistance—fast coverage and low maintenance made for SA gardens.
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