{"product_id":"gbrom-hedge-50","title":"50x Broadway Mint Hedge - $5.99 each","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGriselinia ‘Broadway Mint’ Hedge\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGriselinia littoralis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Broadway Mint’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broadway Mint, New Zealand Broadleaf\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Griseliniaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen native shrub \/ hedging plant\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGriselinia littoralis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Broadway Mint’ is a fresh, bright-leaved selection of New Zealand broadleaf, well suited to creating attractive evergreen hedges and screens. Its glossy mint-green foliage gives it a lighter, more vibrant appearance than traditional darker Griselinia while retaining the dense growth and toughness that make broadleaf such a popular hedging plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eIt responds very well to trimming and can be maintained as a neat hedge around \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 m high\u003c\/strong\u003e, or allowed to grow more naturally for a softer screen. It is ideal for longer boundaries, driveways, privacy screening and larger landscaping projects where a substantial length of evergreen hedge is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy, fresh mint-green evergreen leaves providing year-round colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense and leafy, responding well to regular clipping and shaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm \u0026amp; Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally upright and bushy, developing into a substantial screen if left less frequently trimmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to fast once established under good growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e A tough New Zealand native suitable for a wide range of garden conditions. Good coastal tolerance and able to cope with wind once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Hedge Spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003ePlant spacing can be adjusted depending on how quickly you want the hedge to fill and the eventual style and height required.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eCloser spacing is generally best for a lower, tightly clipped hedge where quick coverage is important. Wider spacing is suitable for taller hedges or where plants can be given more time to develop and spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDesired Hedge Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExample Plant Spacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApprox. Finished Length – 50 Plants\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e1–1.2 m\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e25 m\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e1.2–1.5 m\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e30 m\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5–2 m\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e75 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e37.5 m\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eTaller \/ informal screen\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e1 m\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e50 m\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpacing is a general guide only. Final spacing will depend on the desired hedge density, site conditions and how quickly you want the plants to knit together.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eMature Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApproximate Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedge Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 m\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedge Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e1–1.5 m\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnclipped Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 3–5 m\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eUpright, dense and bushy\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eRegular trimming allows both height and width to be maintained considerably below the plant’s natural dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRequirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConditions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular watering while establishing; reasonably drought tolerant once established\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable, but performs best in fertile, free-draining soil\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eTolerant of a reasonably broad soil pH range\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrost Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eGood once established; young plants benefit from protection from severe frost\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscaping \u0026amp; Garden Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen boundary hedges\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003ePrivacy screening\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDriveway and entrance planting\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eUrban and suburban properties\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eWind-tolerant planting\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eGarden-room dividers\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eScreening fences, sheds and utility areas\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFormal or more natural-looking hedges\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eLarger-scale landscaping projects\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim regularly during the growing season for a dense, tidy hedge. Light, frequent trimming generally produces better foliage density than allowing the hedge to become oversized before cutting it back heavily.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during establishment, particularly through the first summer. Once established, plants are considerably more tolerant of short dry periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e An application of general-purpose or slow-release fertiliser during spring can encourage healthy foliage and strong new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePests \u0026amp; Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally robust and relatively trouble-free when grown in suitable conditions. Good drainage and airflow help maintain healthy plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eFor the best hedge, prepare the entire planting line rather than improving only individual planting holes. Adding organic matter to poor soil and maintaining a mulch layer can help conserve moisture and encourage strong establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eBegin light formative trimming while the plants are still young rather than waiting for them to reach their final height. This encourages branching lower down and helps produce a fuller hedge from the base upwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eFun Fact \/ Botanical Insight\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGriselinia littoralis\u003c\/em\u003e is naturally found in New Zealand forests and coastal environments. Its ability to tolerate exposure, wind and salt-laden air is one reason Griselinia has become such a widely used hedge throughout New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose a Broadway Mint Hedge?\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eBroadway Mint combines the proven hedging performance of New Zealand broadleaf with particularly fresh, attractive green foliage. It is evergreen, quick to establish under good conditions, easy to trim and versatile enough for everything from residential boundary hedges to larger privacy screens.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003ePot Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThese are our standard size in 7cm square pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3945\" data-end=\"4022\"\u003e-------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eStylized plant guide image gives indicastion of mature form and mature size\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThese are standard size in 7 cm square pots - see individual listing for photo of actual potted plant for sale next to ruler\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSavings calculated based on buying plants individually.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eLandscape scene indicative only, for exact plants see individual plant photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThis pack is one carton for shipping \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Broadleaf","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":45148943548482,"sku":"GBROM-HEDGE-50","price":299.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/4545\/files\/grisilinea_broadway_mint_hedge-1970s_TT9Y9O1IZ64H_19cde30b-97d4-4917-81ca-c82c721673a5.png?v=1788474970","url":"https:\/\/greenmachine.nz\/products\/gbrom-hedge-50","provider":"Greenmachine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}