Botanical Name: Syzygium paniculatum ‘Backyard Bliss’
Lilly Pilly ‘Backyard Bliss’ is a premium Australian native evergreen shrub with lush, glossy green foliage and attractive bronze-red new growth. Bred specifically for Australian gardens, it offers a fresh, vibrant appearance throughout the year and is an excellent addition to both contemporary and traditional landscapes.
Key Features
• Fast-growing with naturally dense, bushy growth
• Excellent for privacy screens and formal or informal hedges
• Highly resistant to psyllids, making it easier to maintain than many traditional Lilly Pilly varieties
• Responds well to regular trimming and can be maintained at your preferred height
• Suitable for narrow garden beds when regularly pruned
• Produces small flowers that can attract bees and other pollinators
Pet Friendly: Yes. However, eating large amounts of any plant material may cause digestive upset, so pets should still be discouraged from chewing the foliage.
Size Available
• Height: 80-90cm tall
• Pot Size: 200mm
• Mature Size: Approximately 3–4m tall × 1–2m wide; easily maintained at a lower height with regular pruning
Care Guide
1. Light: Grows best in full sun to part shade. For dense, compact growth and vibrant new foliage, choose a position receiving at least 4–6 hours of sunlight per day. It can tolerate some shade, although growth may be less dense.
2. Water: Water deeply 2–3 times per week during the first few months after planting, adjusting according to rainfall, temperature and soil moisture. Once established, water deeply around once a week during extended warm and dry periods. Newly planted advanced plants may require more frequent watering while establishing. Avoid constantly waterlogged soil.
3. Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter but adapts to a range of soil types. Improve poor soil with compost before planting. Apply mulch around the root zone to help retain moisture and regulate soil temperature, keeping mulch away from direct contact with the stems or trunk.
4. Fertiliser: Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser suitable for native plants in early spring. For regularly trimmed hedges, a second light application during the growing season can support dense, healthy new growth. Use fertiliser according to the manufacturer’s recommended application rates and water thoroughly after feeding.
5. Pruning: Trim regularly during the active growing season to maintain the desired height, width and shape. Light, frequent pruning encourages branching and creates a denser hedge. For newly planted hedges, tip pruning can help promote bushier growth from an early stage. Remove dead, damaged or weak branches as needed.
