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Teabush, Grayleaf / Native (Melochia tomentosa) 1G

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Teabush, Grayleaf / Native (Melochia tomentosa) 1G
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🌿 Teabush, Grayleaf / Native (Melochia tomentosa) 🌿

Welcome to your garden's next showstopper - the Grayleaf Teabush! 🌸 This native, evergreen shrub is a true gem for South Florida gardeners, offering year-round blooms, incredible pollinator attraction, and a unique, soft aesthetic that will transform any landscape. 🌼 Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, the Grayleaf Teabush is a must-have for your collection. This plant is a top seller at our retail location in Spring Hill, FL.

The Grayleaf Teabush is native to Florida, Texas, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. It is valued for its ornamental qualities and its crucial role in supporting local wildlife. This shrub not only beautifies your garden but also contributes to a more robust ecosystem.

🌟 Why Choose the Teabush? 🌟

The Grayleaf Teabush, also known as Wooly Pyramidflower, is more than just a beautiful plant. It's a keystone species that supports local ecosystems by attracting a diverse range of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. With tiny pink flowers and velvety grey leaves, this shrub adds texture and color to your garden all year long.


🌿 Benefits of Growing Grayleaf Teabush 🌿

  1. Pollinator Magnet: Attracts a wide variety of pollinators, enhancing your garden's biodiversity 🐝🦋
  2. Year-Round Blooms: Enjoy continuous color with its pink flowers 🌸
  3. Low Maintenance: Drought-tolerant and easy to care for 🌵
  4. Unique Aesthetic: Adds texture and visual appeal with velvety leaves and an open growth habit 🌿

🌞 Ideal Planting Conditions 🌞

  • Sunlight Requirements: Thrives in full sun ☀️
  • Soil Preferences: Prefers well-draining lime rock and sandy soils
  • USDA Zones: Perfect for zones 9-10
  • Moisture Tolerance: Tolerates extremely dry conditions, but not wet 🌵
  • Cold Hardiness: Not tolerant of frost ❄️

🌸 Best Practices for Planting and Care 🌸

Where to Plant: Choose a sunny spot with well-draining soil. Avoid areas with poor drainage or high salinity. The Grayleaf Teabush needs full sun to thrive and will not survive in shaded areas.

Planting Tips:

  • Use our "high & tight" planting method for the best results. Check out our YouTube video on planting for step-by-step guidance.
  • When transplanting, pack the soil well around the plant without planting too deep.
  • Water daily to establish, water weekly for the first year, and as needed during droughts.

Care Recommendations:

  • Pruning: Maintain the desired shape and remove dead or damaged branches throughout the year.
  • Seasonal Maintenance: Monitor for pests and diseases, applying organic treatments as needed.
  • Winter Maintenance: Minimal care required in Florida and similar climates. Protect young plants from unexpected cold snaps with frost cloth or by bringing container-grown plants indoors.


🏡 Is This Plant For Me? 🏡

Ideal for:

  • Gardeners looking to attract pollinators
  • Those interested in low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plants
  • Landscapers seeking unique, evergreen shrubs

Not Ideal for:

  • Areas with poor drainage or high salinity
  • Regions outside of USDA zones 9-10 without proper protection


⚠️ Potential Cautions ⚠️

  • Salt Sensitivity: Avoid planting in areas exposed to salt spray or brackish water.
  • Shade Intolerance: Must be planted in full sun to thrive.

🌱 Order Your Grayleaf Teabush Today! 🌱

Transform your garden with the captivating Grayleaf Teabush and enjoy its numerous benefits. This unique shrub is a true treasure for any garden, offering beauty, biodiversity, and ease of care. Order now and make your garden a pollinator paradise! 🌼🐝🌸


IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE PURCHASING LIVE PLANTS:
*Please be advised that our online store selections are NOT available for pickup at our retail location in Spring Hill, Florida.

Inventory for our online store is located at a separate facility and are priced and handled exclusively for packaging & shipping.
Click here to learn more about our Spring Hill, FL retail nursery location
, including countless more nursery selections ready for pickup - larger sizes and wider variety of plants not suitable for nationwide delivery.
 

1. Shipping Stress: Transportation can be stressful for plants, particularly when they spend several days in a confined, dark environment. It’s common for plants to experience leaf drop during this period. Rest assured, most plants typically recover quickly and thrive with minimal aftercare. However, some may need extra attention, love, and care, requiring appropriate watering and exposure to gentle light post-unboxing.
 

2. Potential Physical Damage: Despite our dedicated efforts to ensure that your plants are securely packaged, they may incur damage during shipping and handling by UPS. Rest assured, our shipping team is committed to packing your selections with utmost care and precision to minimize any potential harm.

  • For significant box damage, please reach out to UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.

  • For minor damages, such as a broken branch or stem, we advise allowing the plant time to recover and regenerate with proper care and attention.
     

3. Long-Distance Shipping Considerations: Orders shipped over long distances, particularly to the western US, may take 3 - 5 business days to arrive due to various factors, including agricultural inspections in Arizona, California, and Texas. Such extended transit times can be particularly challenging for tender, young plants, affecting their quality due to prolonged confinement.

  • We take additional measures during packaging to facilitate a swift recovery of the plants upon unboxing.

  • Initial extra care and attention might be required over the first few weeks post-transport.
     

For further guidance, kindly review our detailed policies on returns and refunds, as well as our comprehensive plant care guide. We appreciate your understanding and patience in nurturing your new plants.

 

🌿 Important Shipping Information

Please take a moment to review our shipping protocols designed to ensure your plants arrive in optimal condition.

  • Countdown Clock: At the top of our online store, you'll notice a countdown clock. This tool helps communicate our weekly shipping schedule, providing clarity on when you can expect your orders to be dispatched.

  • Shipping Schedule: Our nursery, located in the heart of Central Florida, ships orders once weekly, every Monday. This is a strategic decision to prevent packages from being stationary over the weekends, ensuring that our plants travel as swiftly as possible across the country, even reaching as far as California.

  • Shipping Method: At present, we offer ground shipping rates to meet various needs while maintaining the well-being of our plants during transit.

  • Our Dedicated Team: We are a boutique nursery with a passionate team. Our members wear many hats, contributing to shipping, nursery operations, and engaging in valuable local projects. As we blossom and expand, rest assured that enhancing and streamlining our processes remains a priority to serve you better

 

 

 

Terms and Conditions for Purchasing Live Plants

1. Understanding of Shipping Stress

By purchasing live plants from our store, the customer acknowledges that transportation can be stressful for plants. It is common for plants to undergo leaf drop or experience other temporary issues during shipping. However, it is understood that most plants recover quickly with adequate care and attention post-shipping.

2. Awareness of Potential Physical Damage

Customers acknowledge that despite our best efforts in packaging, there may be occurrences of damage during shipping and handling. For substantial damages to the package, customers agree to contact UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.

3. Acknowledgement of Long-Distance Shipping Considerations

Customers recognize that shipments, especially those directed to the western US, may be subjected to longer shipping durations of 3-5 business days. Customers agree to provide necessary care to the plants, recognizing that the quality of the plants may be affected due to prolonged shipping times.

4. Agreement with Shipping Information and Schedule

Customers, by making a purchase, have reviewed and agreed upon our shipping protocols and schedules. They acknowledge the presence of a countdown clock on the website and our once-weekly shipping policy every Monday, recognizing the rationale behind avoiding weekend layovers for the plants.

5.Extreme Weather Conditions

Customers acknowledge that our store is not responsible for damage or loss of live plants due to extreme weather conditions during transit and delivery. This includes exposure to cold or freezing temperatures during the winter months and extreme heat during the summer. We provide tracking information when orders are processed every Monday to ensure customers are aware of the delivery schedule. It is the customer's responsibility to prevent packages from being left outside in conditions that may cause damage. Our store does not accept responsibility for any adverse effects caused by weather conditions beyond our control.

6. No Refund Policy

Customers agree that refunds are only processed under exceptional circumstances. Our store will not be held responsible for poor plant choices relative to location suitability, extreme conditions during and/or post-shipment, and improper post-purchase plant care.

7. Responsibility of Care

Upon purchase, customers agree to assume full responsibility for the ongoing care of the plants. This includes, but is not limited to, appropriate watering, exposure to suitable light, and adherence to specific care instructions pertinent to each plant type.

8. Consent

By proceeding with this purchase, customers consent to all the terms and conditions stated above, confirming understanding and agreement to all stipulations mentioned.

These terms and conditions aim to ensure clarity, mutual understanding, and agreement between the seller and the customer to facilitate a smooth transaction and foster a positive customer experience.

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