Elaeocarpus reticulatus ‘Prima Donna’ – Pink Frills & Native Grace 🌸🌿
 
Elegant, flowering, and perfectly formed, Elaeocarpus reticulatus ‘Prima Donna’ is a compact selection of the beloved Blueberry Ash, prized for its masses of frilly, bell-shaped pink flowers in spring. These dainty blooms hang like confetti against glossy green foliage, creating a soft and refined display that pollinators love. 🐝💗
 
‘Prima Donna’ is ideal for screening, hedging, or specimen planting in native or formal gardens. With a narrow, upright habit and neat appearance, it fits beautifully into smaller gardens or narrow spaces — while still delivering seasonal colour and evergreen structure. 💐🏡
 
Mature Size:
🔸 Height: 3 – 5 m
🔸 Width: 2 – 3 m
(Easily kept smaller with pruning)
 
Why You’ll Love It:
🌸 Frilly pink bell flowers in spring – showy and unique
🌿 Glossy green foliage with a neat, upright habit
🦜 Blue berries attract birds in summer
🌱 Great for screening, hedging, or standalone planting
💧 Hardy, low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established
 
Care Tips:
Plant in well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Water regularly during establishment. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and density. Feed in spring with a slow-release native fertiliser for strong flowering and healthy foliage.
 
Elaeocarpus reticulatus ‘Prima Donna’ brings soft pink charm, evergreen structure, and native reliability — a graceful performer for every stylish garden. 🌸🌿