Goodenia Lighten Up - 14cm Pot

Goodenia ovata ‘Lighten Up’ is a bright, compact Australian native shrub prized for its striking variegated foliage, bringing year-round colour and contrast to the garden. Its fresh green leaves edged in lighter tones create a luminous effect, making it perfect for lifting darker planting schemes or adding interest to mixed borders.

In addition to its standout foliage, Lighten Up produces cheerful yellow flowers across multiple seasons, further enhancing its appeal and attracting butterflies, bees and beneficial insects.

Neat and easy to manage, this small shrub is ideal for garden beds, borders, containers and courtyard planting, while also providing attractive cut foliage for indoor arrangements.

Mature size: approximately 60–90cm high × 50–70cm wide

Care & Growing Tips
Plant in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil. Goodenia ‘Lighten Up’ is adaptable to a range of soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay soils, as well as potting mixes.

Water regularly while establishing, then reduce, as it becomes relatively drought tolerant once mature. It will also tolerate light frost, making it suitable for a range of climates.

Minimal maintenance is required—light trimming can help maintain shape and encourage fresh growth if needed.

Ideal for
– Foliage contrast in mixed plantings
– Borders and low garden beds
– Pots and courtyard gardens
– Coastal and low-maintenance landscapes
– Butterfly and pollinator-friendly gardens