{"product_id":"agonis-flexuosa-nana","title":"Agonis flexuosa Nana","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDwarf Willow Myrtle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgonis flexuosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e'Nana'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMyrtaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWestern Australia (compact selection of coastal SW WA species)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEvergreen compact shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined, compact selection of the elegant Western Australian Willow Myrtle, Agonis flexuosa 'Nana' brings all the charm of the full-sized species into a manageable small shrub perfectly suited to Adelaide gardens where space is at a premium. Its gracefully weeping, fine-textured foliage with attractive reddish-bronze new growth, peppermint-scented leaves and clusters of small white flowers in spring and summer make it a genuinely beautiful and versatile native shrub for a wide range of landscape applications.\u003cbr\u003eConfirmed as suitable for Adelaide's coastal, footslope and plains positions by the Adelaide Botanic Gardens plant selector, 'Nana' tolerates drought, lime soils, moderate salinity and moderate frost — an impressively tough small shrub for such a delicate-looking plant. It suits courtyard gardens, low hedges, container growing, mass planting and mixed native borders, and performs reliably across Adelaide's Mediterranean climate with minimal maintenance once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1.0–1.5 m H x 1.0–1.5 m W (compact, rounded, gently weeping habit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eModerate; 15–25 cm per year; naturally compact with minimal pruning required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNarrow, pendulous, zig-zagged stems with fine, weeping deep green leaves to 45 mm long; attractive reddish-bronze to copper-red new growth; strongly peppermint-scented when crushed; evergreen year-round; graceful, soft texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSmall, white, star-shaped flowers in compact clusters along the stems; produced through spring and summer; individually small but numerous and collectively charming against the fine weeping foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFoliage strongly peppermint-scented when crushed; flowers lightly fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFine weeping evergreen foliage year-round; vivid reddish-bronze new growth provides seasonal colour contrast in spring and summer; white spring and summer flowers; graceful, softly structured habit in autumn and winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhite flowers attract bees and beneficial insects; dense fine foliage provides shelter for small birds and lizards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDrought-tolerant once established; moderate frost hardy (foliage may be damaged by heavy frost — allow to recover); heat-tolerant; wind-tolerant; tolerates lime and alkaline soils; moderate salt tolerance (second-line coastal suitable); tolerates a range of soil textures including clay, loam and sand; dislikes waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLow hedge\/border: 1–2 plants per metre (60–80 cm spacing); mass planting: 2 plants per m² (70–80 cm spacing); suitable for containers (35 cm+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo known toxicity to cats or dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull sun to part shade; best compact habit, strongest new growth colour and most prolific flowering in full sun; tolerates light shade well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWell-drained soils; adaptable to clay, loam and sandy soils; tolerates Adelaide's alkaline and limestone soils; avoid waterlogging; mulch well to retain moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEstablishment: deep soak 2–3 times\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: low; deep soak every 2–3 weeks in summer; minimal watering in cooler months; drought-tolerant once roots are established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVery low maintenance; light tip prune after flowering to maintain shape if desired; naturally compact and tidy with minimal intervention; feed with a low-phosphorus native slow-release fertiliser in spring; mulch annually; monitor for myrtle rust (fungal disease affecting Myrtaceae family — treat promptly if spotted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLong-lived; 15+ years with good drainage and minimal care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eConfirmed suitable for Adelaide coastal, plains, footslopes and hills positions by the Adelaide Botanic Gardens; well suited to all metropolitan Adelaide zones, Fleurieu Peninsula and Yorke Peninsula coastal areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNeutral to alkaline tolerant; adaptable across Adelaide's variable soil pH conditions including limestone soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow informal hedge or soft border edging where the fine, weeping foliage and reddish new growth create a refined, naturalistic edge to garden beds and pathways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCourtyard and small garden feature specimen where the compact size, graceful weeping habit and peppermint-scented foliage suit tight spaces with elegance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass planting in native and water-wise garden beds for soft, flowing texture and seasonal new growth colour with very low maintenance requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer specimen for alfresco areas and entrances where the delicate weeping form and fragrant foliage create an attractive, aromatic feature at any scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine with Westringia, Lomandra, Grevillea and Leucophyta for a cohesive, low-water SA coastal garden palette of silver, green and bronze tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dwarf Willow Myrtle is a quietly beautiful plant that rewards every moment you spend near it. Brush the leaves and they release that clean, sharp peppermint scent; watch the new growth flush copper-red in spring; enjoy the fine, graceful weeping habit that looks refined in every garden context. Tough, compact, lime-tolerant and genuinely low maintenance, it is an outstanding small native shrub for Adelaide gardens of any size.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"200mm Pot","offer_id":49047546462460,"sku":"AGON-FLEX-NANA-200MM","price":22.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/agonis-flexuosa-nana-dwarf-willow-myrtle-200mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1777796578","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/agonis-flexuosa-nana","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}