{"product_id":"tanika®-lomandra-fine-weeping-native-plant-42mm-pot","title":"Tanika® Lomandra | Fine, Weeping Native Plant | 42mm Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eTanika® Lomandra is an iconic, evergreen Australian native plant celebrated for its soft, fine foliage, elegant weeping habit, and extreme, proven drought tolerance. As one of the most in-demand Lomandra varieties for over 20 years, it remains a popular choice for designer gardens, public spaces, and roadsides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis newly improved ‘LM604’ genetic variety looks identical to the classic Tanika® you know and love, but features significantly improved performance. Tissue culture testing shows ‘LM604’ produces approximately 15% more basal shoots, resulting in better establishment vigour, improved propagation, excellent nursery pot growth, and the ability to tolerate extreme, hard cutbacks. Growing 500–600mm high and 650mm wide, it is highly reliable for mass planting, erosion control, and low-maintenance native landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft, fine, textural evergreen foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant weeping growth habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproved genetics with approximately 15% more basal shoots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrows 500–600mm high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpreads approximately 650mm wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtreme and proven drought tolerance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong root system for soil stabilisation and erosion control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChild-friendly foliage without sharp edges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian native plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied in a 42mm Pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupplied as a healthy young Tanika® Lomandra plant growing in a 42mm nursery pot.\u003c\/b\u003e The 42mm measurement refers to the pot size—not the plant’s height or width. Plant height, leaf number, and root development will vary naturally. The supplied plant will be considerably smaller than the mature specimens shown in product photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrade name Tanika®\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultivar Lomandra longifolia ‘LM604’ PBR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgraded genetics for better establishment and cutback response\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtreme and proven drought tolerance once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent cold tolerance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachine-efficient pruning capabilities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProven performer in designer gardens, commercial landscapes, and roadsides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for full sun to moderate shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for non-humid climates (performs well in NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS, SA, WA, and non-humid parts of QLD like Toowoomba)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied in a 42mm nursery pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuitable Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMass and mixed planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrnamental swards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiodiversity support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstorey groundcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarden borders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow-maintenance landscapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErosion-control planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil stabilisation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommercial landscapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublic spaces, roadsides, and verges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChild-friendly landscapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a position in full sun to moderate shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole slightly wider than the root ball and plant at the same depth as the growing medium in the supplied pot. The crown (base of the plant) must remain at or slightly above the surrounding soil level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not bury the crown beneath soil or mulch, as this can increase the risk of crown rot and poor establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackfill gently, firm the soil around the roots, and water thoroughly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor mass planting, allow 3–6 plants per square metre. For borders and linear planting, use 2–3 plants per linear metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply chunky mulch around the plant while keeping the crown completely uncovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePosition\u003c\/b\u003e Grow Tanika® Lomandra in full sun to moderate shade. It thrives across most of southern and western Australia, as well as non-humid elevated regions of Queensland (such as Toowoomba). It is not recommended for highly humid, tropical coastal zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003c\/b\u003e Tanika® adapts to a wide variety of soil types, including sandy soils, loams, and heavier clay, provided it is planted correctly with the crown exposed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering\u003c\/b\u003e Water as required for the first 8–13 weeks after planting while the root system establishes. Once established, Tanika® exhibits extreme drought tolerance and rarely requires supplementary watering except during exceptionally prolonged, severe dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeeding\u003c\/b\u003e Apply a suitable slow-release native plant fertiliser during spring if required. Follow the fertiliser label directions and avoid placing concentrated fertiliser directly against the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMulching\u003c\/b\u003e Apply a layer of chunky mulch to help retain soil moisture and reduce weed growth. Keep the mulch completely clear of the base and crown. Fine mulch packed around the centre of the plant can hold excessive moisture and cause rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning\u003c\/b\u003e The improved ‘LM604’ genetics provide an exceptional response to hard pruning. Every 3–10 years, cut the plant hard above ground level if it becomes untidy. For high-presentation landscapes or designer gardens, pruning approximately every three years maintains a fresher, more uniform appearance. It is highly suited to machine-efficient pruning on commercial sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Lomandra longifolia ‘LM604’ PBR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Tanika®\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Lomandra or Mat Rush\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily:\u003c\/b\u003e Asparagaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Evergreen Australian native perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Dense, soft, and weeping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e Fine, soft green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 500–600mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/b\u003e 650mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePosition:\u003c\/b\u003e Full sun to moderate shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Adaptable to most soil types\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/b\u003e Moderate while establishing; extremely low once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/b\u003e 3–6 plants per square metre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLinear Planting:\u003c\/b\u003e 2–3 plants per linear metre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTolerances:\u003c\/b\u003e Extreme drought and cold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClimate Suitability:\u003c\/b\u003e NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS, SA, WA, and non-humid QLD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupply Format:\u003c\/b\u003e Live young plant supplied in a 42mm nursery pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnd Use:\u003c\/b\u003e Mass planting, erosion control, understorey groundcover, ornamental swards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a young plant growing in a 42mm nursery pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 42mm measurement refers to the pot size, not the plant’s height\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant size, foliage length, and root development will vary naturally\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature size depends on climate, soil, position, and care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTanika® is protected by Plant Breeder’s Rights (PBR)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnauthorised commercial propagation is prohibited\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFAQ\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat size does Tanika® Lomandra grow?\u003c\/b\u003e It generally reaches 500–600mm high and 650mm wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the difference with the ‘LM604’ variety?\u003c\/b\u003e It looks the same as the traditional Tanika® but features improved genetics with approximately 15% more basal shoots, leading to better establishment, propagation, and tolerance to hard cutbacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat size plant will I receive?\u003c\/b\u003e You will receive a young Tanika® Lomandra growing in a 42mm nursery pot. The actual height and foliage length will vary naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Tanika® drought tolerant?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. Once established, it possesses extreme and proven drought tolerance. Regular watering is still required for the first 8–13 weeks after planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow often should it be pruned?\u003c\/b\u003e Cut it back hard above the ground every 3–10 years as required. Pruning every three years is recommended for the tidiest appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Tanika® suitable for erosion control?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, its strong root system makes it excellent for soil stabilisation, slopes, and ornamental swards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere does it grow best?\u003c\/b\u003e It thrives in NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS, SA, WA, and non-humid areas of QLD (like Toowoomba).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Oldboy's Flowers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45989435408437,"sku":null,"price":7.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/4629\/8933\/files\/17_753a128f-f9cb-495c-8ea6-6e55db66b1bb.jpg?v=1789104452","url":"https:\/\/www.oldboysflowers.com.au\/products\/tanika%c2%ae-lomandra-fine-weeping-native-plant-42mm-pot","provider":"Oldboy's Flowers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}