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just planted Ruby Bliss for a hedge, Wanting to grow to about 5feet high and a metre wide.After advice to get the best out of it.
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @coolong. It's brilliant to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about Lilly pilly care.
At their current size (around 300mm tall), you can expect them to take around 3 to 4 years to fully reach your target height, depending on your local conditions and how well they’re cared for. Ruby Bliss is a relatively fast grower once established, especially in spring and summer when the weather warms up.
Now’s a great time to focus on establishing a solid root system. Keep the soil evenly moist during their first year—watering a couple of times a week depending on rainfall and soil type. Mulching around the base (but not right up against the stems) will help retain moisture and keep weeds down.
Since they’re already in the ground, your main tasks will be regular watering, especially in warmer months, and feeding in early spring and again in late summer or early autumn. Use a slow-release fertiliser suited for natives.
You don’t need to prune them straight away—let them grow for a bit first. Once they hit around 1 metre tall, you can start lightly tip-pruning to encourage side branching. This will help them fill out and become the thick hedge you’re after. Avoid heavy pruning too early, as it can slow down vertical growth.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
Let me also extend a very warm welcome to the community @coolong. I trust you found Mitch's reply helpful.
Just thought I'd add a couple of helpful resources:
All the best,
Jason
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