{"product_id":"acmena-smithii-cherry-surprise-small-leaf-lilly-pilly","title":"Acmena smithii Cherry Surprise - Small Leaf Lilly Pilly","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcmena smithii 'Cherry Surprise' - Small Leaf Lilly Pilly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAcmena 'Cherry Surprise'\u003cspan\u003e is an attractive evergreen Lilly Pilly prized for its colourful new growth, dense foliage and naturally compact habit. Fresh growth emerges in striking shades of \u003c\/span\u003echerry-red to bronze\u003cspan\u003e, gradually maturing to a rich glossy green and creating beautiful colour contrast throughout the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDense and naturally bushy, 'Cherry Surprise' is an excellent choice for \u003c\/span\u003ehedging, screening, borders and general landscaping\u003cspan\u003e. It responds extremely well to regular pruning, making it easy to maintain as a neat formal hedge or allow to develop into a more natural screening shrub.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of its biggest advantages is its \u003c\/span\u003eexcellent resistance to Lilly Pilly psyllid\u003cspan\u003e, making it a particularly good choice for gardeners wanting an attractive, reliable and relatively low-maintenance hedge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in \u003c\/span\u003efull sun to part shade\u003cspan\u003e. For the densest growth and strongest colour in the new foliage, a position receiving plenty of sunlight is ideal. It is adaptable to a range of garden conditions and performs particularly well in the warm subtropical climate of South East Queensland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e3–4 metres\u003cspan\u003e tall when allowed to grow naturally. It can easily be maintained considerably lower with regular pruning and is particularly well suited to hedges around \u003c\/span\u003e1.5–2.5 metres\u003cspan\u003e high.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Cherry Surprise' prefers well-drained soil enriched with organic matter but is adaptable to most soil types. Plant in spring or autumn for the best results, spacing plants around 75cm part if using in a border or hedge. Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball, position the plant at the correct depth, water well, and apply mulch to retain soil moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater regularly during the establishment period and during dry spells to keep the soil moist. An annual application of mulch will help retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain its shape and encourage dense growth. Fertilise in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertiliser to support healthy foliage and flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunshine Coast Plants","offers":[{"title":"200mm pot","offer_id":46343710212282,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/2052\/2569\/files\/acmena-smithii-cherry-surprise-small-leaf-lilly-pilly-200mm-pot-plant-938.webp?v=1786674566","url":"https:\/\/sunshinecoastplants.com.au\/products\/acmena-smithii-cherry-surprise-small-leaf-lilly-pilly","provider":"Sunshine Coast Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}