# Sea Berry Saltbush (Rhagodia candolleana)

Australian native seed packet from Native Seed Co.

- Price: A$11.00 per 1 packet, AUD incl. GST
- Availability: in stock
- Shop page: https://www.nativeseedco.org/product/510
- SKU: NSC-510
- Packet contents: approx. 250 seeds

Sea Berry Saltbush is a hardy coastal plant with soft grey-green leaves and clusters of small, silvery berries. It thrives in soils near the sea and provides shelter and food for coastal birds.

Sea Berry Saltbush (Rhagodia candolleana) is a remarkable coastal native that thrives in the challenging conditions found near the sea. This hardy shrub is perfectly adapted to salt-laden winds, sandy soils, and the harsh coastal environment, making it an invaluable plant for seaside gardens and erosion control. The plant features attractive soft grey-green leaves that have a slightly succulent texture, helping them retain moisture in dry conditions.

## Growing specifications

- Origin: Coastal southern Australia, from WA to NSW and Tasmania
- Form: shrub (long-lived perennial); height 1–2 m; spread 2–3 m
- Sun: full sun or part shade
- Soil: sandy, limestone, loam
- Drought tolerance: high
- Frost: hardy
- Coastal / salt tolerant: yes
- Suited climates: temperate, mediterranean, cool temperate
- Flowering season: summer
- Sowing season: spring, autumn
- Germination: 14–42 days
- Seed pre-treatment: none
- Attracts: birds, butterflies
- Garden uses: dune stabilisation, low screen, groundcover, habitat planting
- Notes: Grown for its silver-grey foliage and red autumn berries rather than flowers. Handles salt spray, sand and wind.

## Highlights

- Hardy coastal plant with soft grey-green foliage
- Produces clusters of small, silvery berries
- Provides shelter and food for coastal birds
- Thrives in soils near the sea and salt-tolerant conditions

## How to sow

1. Sow seeds in spring or autumn for best germination rates.
2. Use a well-draining seed-raising mix with added sand for coastal conditions.
3. Lightly cover seeds with fine soil, approximately 3-5mm deep.
4. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during germination (14-35 days).
5. Transplant seedlings when they have developed several sets of true leaves.
6. Choose a sunny position with excellent drainage, ideally in sandy soil.

## Care

- Water regularly during establishment, then very little once established.
- Thrives in poor, sandy soils - avoid rich, heavy soils.
- Extremely salt tolerant - perfect for coastal frontline plantings.
- Light pruning to maintain shape if needed, but generally low maintenance.
- Excellent for erosion control and wildlife habitat creation.

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