{"product_id":"ltrai-2nds-10","title":"10x Leptinella traillii - 99c each","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"66\"\u003eLeptinella \u003cem data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"66\"\u003etraillii\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"208\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"84\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alpine Button Daisy\u003cbr data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"107\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"118\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asteraceae\u003cbr data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"132\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"143\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand\u003cbr data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"158\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"173\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen Ground Cover Perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"222\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eLeptinella \u003cem data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"244\"\u003etraillii\u003c\/em\u003e is a low-growing, mat-forming New Zealand native prized for its finely textured foliage and excellent ground-covering ability. Naturally adapted to alpine and subalpine environments, it forms a dense, weed-suppressing carpet that thrives in cool climates and tough conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeconds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn our cold conditions this plant dies back in winter, therefore these are being sold as seconds .  The plants have a good solid base to grow back from in spring.  In warmer climates and sheltered positions they will then be good all year, or in colder situations they would behave more as an annual groundcover that regenerates from stems each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSee pictures of example plants for sale and the patch of plants to get an idea of actual size.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"539\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"951\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"552\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finely divided, fern-like leaves in shades of green to bronze, often deepening in colour during cooler months\u003cbr data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"665\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eFlowers \/ Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, button-like yellow-green flowers in spring and early summer\u003cbr data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"755\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"772\"\u003eForm \u0026amp; Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prostrate, spreading, mat-forming growth\u003cbr data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"816\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate once established\u003cbr data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"861\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"893\"\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Ecological Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy alpine native well suited to low-input landscapes\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eMature Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e\r\n\u003cthead data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"989\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"989\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"981\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"989\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1009\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1019\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e3–5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1029\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSpread\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1045\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eUp to 50 cm+\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1053\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1076\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFlat, spreading mat\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003e\r\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1121\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eRequirement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1131\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\r\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1150\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1176\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1185\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1226\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eModerate; prefers consistent moisture\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1234\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1291\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eFree-draining soil; tolerates poor and gravelly soils\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1303\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1333\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eNeutral to slightly acidic\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1352\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFrost Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1402\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eVery frost hardy; suitable for alpine climates\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\r\n\u003c\/table\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eLandscaping \u0026amp; Garden Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1436\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eGround cover between pavers or stepping stones\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003eRockeries and alpine gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eLawn substitute in low-traffic areas\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003eWeed-suppressing cover in borders\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal; trim edges if spreading beyond desired area\u003cbr data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water during dry periods, especially in summer\u003cbr data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally not required\u003cbr data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Largely trouble-free\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1855\"\u003eAdditional Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003ePerforms best in cooler regions and does not enjoy prolonged heat or drought. Avoid heavy foot traffic.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003eFun Fact \/ Botanical Insight\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003eLeptinella species were formerly classified under \u003cem data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2052\"\u003eCotula\u003c\/em\u003e and are closely related to daisies, despite their very different low-growing form.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2174\"\u003eWhy Choose Leptinella \u003cem data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003etraillii\u003c\/em\u003e?\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2300\"\u003eAn excellent choice for gardeners wanting a tough, fine-textured native ground cover that thrives where many plants struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2363\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003ePot Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e These are our standard size in 7cm square pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2363\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No mow groundcover","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":43740172386370,"sku":"LTRA-2NDS-10","price":9.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/4545\/files\/leptinella_traillii_1_TEP4G8F2Q962_b3d4bf09-b326-4982-85a1-6fc7bbe854c1.jpg?v=1778617392","url":"https:\/\/greenmachine.nz\/products\/ltrai-2nds-10","provider":"Greenmachine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}