Rhagodia Spinescens Aussie Flat Bush

Transform your landscape with Rhagodia spinescens 'Aussie Flat Bush', the ultimate low-maintenance Australian native groundcover. Featuring dense, velvety blue-grey foliage and an ultra-compact habit, this tough saltbush is engineered to handle extreme Australian summers, severe droughts, and heavy frost while keeping weeds at bay. Whether you need a low hedge, a fire-retardant landscape border, or slope erosion control, Aussie Flat Bush™ delivers year-round color and structure with minimal effort. ⭐ Key Highlights & Quick Features 🇦🇺 100% Australian Native: Bred specifically for harsh local climate conditions. 🌿 Striking Foliage: Eye-catching silver-blue leaves that brighten dark garden borders. ☀️ Extreme Heat & Drought Tolerant: Low water requirements once established. ❄️ Frost Hardiness: Withstands severe frost down to $-5^\circ\text{C}$. ✂️ Low Maintenance: Naturally compact form requiring up to 3x less pruning than regular saltbush varieties. 🛡️ Fire Retardant & Coastal Tolerant: Highly resistant to embers and salt spray. 📊 Plant Specifications & Quick Reference Guide Specification Attribute Details Botanical Name Rhagodia spinescens 'SAB01' PBR Common Name Aussie Flat Bush, Spiny Saltbush Mature Size 30cm – 50cm (Height) $\times$ 1m – 2m (Width) Position / Sun Full Sun to Light Part Shade Soil Preference Well-drained soils, sandy loams, heavy clay, saline soils Watering Needs Low (Drought tolerant once established) Growth Habit Prostrate, dense, spreading groundcover shrub Uses Rockeries, mass planting, embankments, borders, fire breaks