{"product_id":"syzygium-australe-winter-lights","title":"Syzygium australe 'Winter Lights'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Lights Lilly Pilly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSyzygium australe \u003c\/em\u003e‘Winter Lights’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Myrtaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern Australia (cultivar selection)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen shrub (compact, dense habit)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"890\" data-start=\"472\"\u003eSyzygium australe ‘Winter Lights’ is a standout lilly pilly selected for its exceptional winter colour, compact growth and strong performance in South Australian conditions. Perfectly suited to Adelaide’s Mediterranean climate, it forms a dense, well-structured shrub with glossy green foliage and intense red to burgundy new growth, particularly prominent through the cooler months when colour is most valued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1251\" data-start=\"892\"\u003eIn spring to early summer, fluffy white flowers appear, attracting bees and beneficial insects, followed by pink to red berries if plants are left untrimmed. With good psyllid resistance, heat tolerance and a naturally tidy habit, ‘Winter Lights’ is ideal for hedging, screening, feature planting and large containers in modern and native-inspired landscapes.\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 2.5–4 m H × 1.5–2 m W\u003cbr data-end=\"1316\" data-start=\"1313\"\u003e(can be easily maintained at 1.5–2.5 m with regular pruning)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40-60 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy evergreen leaves; spectacular red, crimson and burgundy new growth, especially strong in autumn–winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, fluffy white flowers in spring–early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1645\" data-start=\"1635\"\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink to red berries in summer–autumn if not clipped immediately after flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1743\" data-start=\"1729\"\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage lightly aromatic when crushed; flowers mildly scented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen structure year-round with peak colour in cooler months; flowers and berries add seasonal highlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers attract bees and pollinators; berries feed birds; dense foliage provides nesting shelter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established; excellent heat tolerance; wind tolerant; coastal tolerant (second-line); light frost tolerant; good psyllid resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hedges\/screens: 0.8–1 m spacing (closer for tighter hedges)\u003cbr data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2323\"\u003eSpecimen planting: 1.5–2 m apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally regarded as pet-safe; berries edible in moderation\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 Full sun to part shade (full sun gives strongest colour and densest growth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained loam, sandy loam or improved clay soils; performs well in raised beds and large pots; avoid prolonged waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 10–14 days in summer (more in heatwaves); minimal watering in winter if dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch in spring; tip-prune after each growth flush to maintain density; clip after flowering if fruit is not desired; apply slow-release native-safe fertiliser in early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for temperate and Mediterranean South Australia — Adelaide Plains, Fleurieu Peninsula, coastal and suburban gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic to neutral preferred; tolerates mildly alkaline soils with good drainage\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\u003eDense hedging or privacy screens with standout winter colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature shrubs in modern or native garden designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCourtyard planting or large pots for year-round gloss and colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackdrop planting behind perennials or natives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntryways and boundary plantings needing low-maintenance structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Winter Lights’ delivers some of the best winter foliage colour available in a lilly pilly, combined with dense growth, strong resilience and easy care. It’s an excellent choice for Adelaide gardens needing reliable structure, privacy and year-round visual impact — especially when other plants fade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"300mm Pot","offer_id":48678805176572,"sku":"SYZY-AUST-WINT-LIGH-300MM","price":109.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/syzygium-australe-winter-lights-lilly-pilly-300mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.png?v=1768529266","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/syzygium-australe-winter-lights","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}