{"product_id":"bartlettina-sordida-atrorubens","title":"Bartlettina sordida Atrorubens","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"35\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"16\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"19\" data-start=\"16\"\u003eBlue Mist Flower\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"859\" data-start=\"37\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"53\" data-start=\"37\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"56\" data-start=\"53\"\u003eBartlettina sordida 'Atrorubens' is a striking evergreen shrub prized for its rich, velvety burgundy-toned stems and lush, deep green foliage, contrasted by clusters of soft mauve to lilac-blue flowers. Flowering predominantly in late summer through autumn, it brings valuable colour to the garden when many other plants begin to fade. The blooms are lightly fragrant and highly attractive to pollinators, particularly bees and butterflies. This fast-growing shrub thrives in Melbourne’s temperate climate, performing best in a sheltered position with full sun to part shade and well-drained, fertile soil. Protection from harsh winds and frost is recommended, especially when young. Its bold foliage and late-season floral display make it an excellent feature plant or informal hedge in larger gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"886\" data-start=\"861\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"870\" data-start=\"861\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"873\" data-start=\"870\"\u003eShrub - Large\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"939\" data-start=\"888\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"904\" data-start=\"888\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"907\" data-start=\"904\"\u003eHeight: 2–3 m\u003cbr data-end=\"923\" data-start=\"920\"\u003eWidth: 1.5–2.5 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"976\" data-start=\"941\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"952\" data-start=\"941\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"955\" data-start=\"952\"\u003eFull Sun\u003cbr data-end=\"966\" data-start=\"963\"\u003ePart Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1032\" data-start=\"978\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"992\" data-start=\"978\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"995\" data-start=\"992\"\u003eFlowers in Summer\u003cbr data-end=\"1015\" data-start=\"1012\"\u003eFlowers in Autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1073\" data-start=\"1034\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1052\" data-start=\"1034\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1055\" data-start=\"1052\"\u003eMauve\u003cbr data-end=\"1063\" data-start=\"1060\"\u003eLilac-blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1234\" data-start=\"1075\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1094\" data-start=\"1075\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1097\" data-start=\"1094\"\u003eScented flowers\u003cbr data-end=\"1115\" data-start=\"1112\"\u003eBee Attracting\u003cbr data-end=\"1132\" data-start=\"1129\"\u003eBird Attracting\u003cbr data-end=\"1150\" data-start=\"1147\"\u003ePerennial\u003cbr data-end=\"1162\" data-start=\"1159\"\u003eFast growing\u003cbr data-end=\"1177\" data-start=\"1174\"\u003eSuitable for informal hedging\u003cbr data-end=\"1209\" data-start=\"1206\"\u003eFrost tender when young\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1335\" data-start=\"1236\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1249\" data-start=\"1236\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1252\" data-start=\"1249\"\u003eMay be toxic if ingested by humans or pets – can cause gastrointestinal irritation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1452\" data-start=\"1337\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1358\" data-start=\"1337\"\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1361\" data-start=\"1358\"\u003eSalvia\u003cbr data-end=\"1370\" data-start=\"1367\"\u003eLavender\u003cbr data-end=\"1381\" data-start=\"1378\"\u003eGaura\u003cbr data-end=\"1389\" data-start=\"1386\"\u003eVerbena bonariensis\u003cbr data-end=\"1411\" data-start=\"1408\"\u003eEchinacea\u003cbr data-end=\"1423\" data-start=\"1420\"\u003eMiscanthus (ornamental grass)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1452\" data-start=\"1337\"\u003eFor more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.warners.com.au\/product-group\/2226-bartlettina-sordida-atrorubens\/category\/38-small-to-medium-shrubs-hedging\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Warners","offers":[{"title":"20CM","offer_id":47665350705317,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2911\/0693\/files\/Bartlettina_sordida_Atrorubens_20CM.jpg?v=1774744868","url":"https:\/\/theplantbroker.com.au\/products\/bartlettina-sordida-atrorubens","provider":"The Plant Broker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}