{"product_id":"gtwi-hedge-50","title":"50x Grisilinea Twilight Hedge- $5.99 each","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGriselinia ‘Twilight’ – Red Stemmed Broadleaf Hedge\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Stemmed Broadleaf, Twilight 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGriselinia ‘Twilight’\u003c\/strong\u003e is an attractive form of New Zealand broadleaf distinguished by its \u003cstrong\u003erich red-brown stems contrasting against fresh, glossy green foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e. When grown as a hedge, the coloured stems remain visible amongst the foliage, giving the hedge warmer bronze and red-brown tones and making it particularly attractive throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDense, vigorous and highly responsive to trimming, ‘Twilight’ makes an excellent medium-height evergreen hedge. It can be maintained at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1–1.5 m high\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing good screening and structure without becoming excessively large. It is particularly suited to boundaries, driveways, contemporary landscapes, coastal gardens and situations where a conventional green hedge would benefit from additional colour and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh, glossy green evergreen leaves carried densely along the stems, providing excellent year-round colour and screening.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense and bushy with strong branching. Responds very well to clipping and can be maintained as either a tidy formal hedge or a slightly softer, more natural screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm \u0026amp; Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, densely branched and naturally suitable for hedging. The distinctive \u003cstrong\u003ered-brown stems\u003c\/strong\u003e provide an attractive contrast throughout the green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to fast under good growing conditions, allowing plants to establish and knit together relatively quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy and adaptable once established, with particularly good tolerance of wind and coastal exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Hedge Spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFor a dense Red Stemmed Broadleaf hedge, plant approximately \u003cstrong\u003e50–75 cm apart\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCloser spacing is recommended where a lower, tightly maintained hedge or faster initial coverage is wanted. Wider spacing works well for a taller or slightly more informal hedge where the individual plants are allowed to develop more fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e50-Plant Hedge Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\u003cthead\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDesired Hedge Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eExample Plant Spacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eApprox. Finished Length – 50 Plants\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e1 m\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25 m\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e1–1.5 m\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30 m\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e1–1.5 m, more informal\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e75 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e37.5 m\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSpacing is general guidance only. Final spacing can be adjusted depending on how quickly you want the hedge to fill, the desired finished height and how tightly you intend to maintain it.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eMature Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\u003cthead\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedge Height\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\u003eHedge Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 60 cm–1 m when maintained\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\u003eApprox. 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\u003eDense, upright evergreen shrub\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003ctable\u003e\r\n\u003cthead\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody\u003e\r\n\u003ctr\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part 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; moderate requirements 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 to a wide range of reasonably well-drained soils\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\u003eMildly acidic to neutral\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\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\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEvergreen boundary hedging\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLong driveway hedges\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eScreening and privacy\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCoastal gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWind-exposed sites\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eContemporary landscapes\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNative gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eUrban and residential properties\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFormal or naturally clipped hedging\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLarger properties and extensive boundary planting\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eYear-round foliage and stem colour\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Begin light trimming while plants are young to encourage branching from low down. Once the desired hedge height has been reached, trim as required to maintain density and shape. Regular light pruning generally produces a better hedge than occasional severe cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during establishment and through prolonged dry periods. Once established, plants become considerably more resilient.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a general-purpose slow-release fertiliser in spring if required. Mulching around the base will help conserve moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePests \u0026amp; Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally robust and trouble-free when grown in suitable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFor the densest hedge, avoid allowing young plants to grow rapidly upwards without trimming. Lightly clipping the growing tips encourages additional side branching and helps the plants join together from the base upwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ered-brown stem colour is one of the major advantages of ‘Twilight’\u003c\/strong\u003e. A hedge that is maintained neatly but not excessively tightly clipped allows some younger stem growth to remain visible amongst the foliage, enhancing its distinctive colouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eFun Fact \/ Botanical Insight\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eGriselinia is commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eBroadleaf\u003c\/strong\u003e in New Zealand. ‘Twilight’ offers the familiar toughness, dense growth and glossy foliage associated with Griselinia while adding distinctive red-brown stems, giving this selection considerably more colour than a conventional green Broadleaf hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose a Red Stemmed Broadleaf Hedge?\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRed Stemmed Broadleaf combines the practical qualities that make Griselinia such a successful New Zealand hedging plant with a more distinctive ornamental appearance. Its \u003cstrong\u003eglossy green foliage and contrasting red-brown stems\u003c\/strong\u003e create an attractive evergreen screen that works equally well with traditional homes and ultra-modern architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e50-plant pack is particularly well suited to longer boundaries, driveways and larger landscaping projects\u003c\/strong\u003e, covering approximately \u003cstrong\u003e25–37.5 metres depending on spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a particularly good choice where you want a \u003cstrong\u003efast-establishing, hardy and easily maintained native hedge\u003c\/strong\u003e, but want something with more visual interest than an ordinary green hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003ePot Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis pack contains 50 plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThese are our standard size in 7cm square pots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grisilinea twilight","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":45134313979970,"sku":"GTWI-HEDGE-50","price":299.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/4545\/files\/grisilinea_twilight_modern_lakehouse_TT915ZIEVQAA_7fa38ffc-8a89-4b32-8d42-5ebc540f5fbe.png?v=1788379334","url":"https:\/\/greenmachine.nz\/products\/gtwi-hedge-50","provider":"Greenmachine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}