{"product_id":"zieria-prostrata","title":"Zieria prostrata","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProstrate Zieria \/ Headland Zieria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eZieria prostrata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rutaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern Australia (NSW coastal headlands)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen prostrate shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare, beautifully compact native shrub perfectly suited to Adelaide and South Australian gardens, \u003cem data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eZieria prostrata\u003c\/em\u003e forms a tight, low mound of fine, aromatic foliage and produces masses of soft pink-white starry flowers in late winter and spring. Naturally adapted to windy, coastal and low-fertility conditions, it thrives in SA’s heat, dry summers and sandy or rocky soils once established. Its neat, ground-hugging habit makes it ideal for borders, rockeries, native plantings, low retaining walls and coastal gardens where a tidy, evergreen appearance with seasonal floral sparkle is desired. Leaves release a pleasant citrus-resin scent when brushed.\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 0.15–0.30 m H × 0.6–1.0 m W (tight, prostrate mound)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20 cm outward spread per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, aromatic grey-green leaves; may develop subtle bronze, silver or red tints in winter, wind exposure or dry periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft pink to white star-shaped blooms from late winter to mid-spring (peak Aug–Oct in SA)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter–spring floral display → evergreen mounded foliage through summer → subtle bronze tints in cooler months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attracts native bees and small pollinators; dense structure provides shelter for lizards and beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage is lightly fragrant—soft citrus-resin scent when touched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-Tolerant once established; Heat-Tolerant; Wind-Tolerant; Excellent Coastal-Tolerance (front-line); Light Frost Hardy; thrives on poor, sandy or rocky soils typical of SA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density: \u003c\/strong\u003eGroundcover: 3–6 plants per m² for full coverage; Edging: 40–60 cm spacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Considered non-toxic; mild digestive upset possible if large amounts are eaten\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 light part shade (full sun = tightest form and best flowering)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining sandy, loamy or limestone soils; tolerates poor fertility; avoid 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 3–4 weeks in summer; very low water needs in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very low-maintenance. Light trim after flowering if shaping is desired; avoid cutting into old woody stems. Mulch annually; light native-safe fertiliser only if growth slows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for Mediterranean \u0026amp; temperate SA — Adelaide plains, coastal suburbs, Yorke Peninsula, Fleurieu, Eyre Peninsula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to alkaline; tolerates slightly acidic soils if drainage is excellent\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\u003eTight, low native groundcover for borders, rockeries and native garden beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal and windy locations where few shrubs stay neat and compact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpillover plant for low retaining walls or embankments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with Lomandra, Myoporum, Westringia, Scaevola and Leucophyta for a bright coastal palette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for modern, waterwise and minimal-maintenance designs\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\u003cem data-start=\"3631\" data-end=\"3649\"\u003eZieria prostrata\u003c\/em\u003e offers a charming winter–spring floral display, aromatic foliage and a reliably neat, evergreen form while thriving in Adelaide’s heat, wind, coastal exposure and low-rainfall conditions. Beautiful, tough and compact, it delivers year-round appeal with almost no maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48598711664892,"sku":"ZIER-PROS-140MM","price":12.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/zieria-prostrata-prostrate-headland-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1765528953","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/zieria-prostrata","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}