1 Anigozanthos flavidus (Tall Kangaroo Paw)
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Anigozanthos flavidus 'Landscape Lime'
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Kangaroo paw 'Landscape Lilac'
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Anigozanthos flavidus 'Landscape Pink'
Because of their unique flower type in a wide range of colours
2 Actinotus helianthi (Flannel Flower)
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Actinotus helianthi - flannel flower
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Actinotus helianthi - flannel flower
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Actinotus helianthi - flannel flower
Because of its wonderfully textured flowers and silvery divided foliage
3 Telopea speciosissima (New South Wales Waratah)
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Telopea mongaensis-x-speciosissima 'Corroboree'
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Telopea speciosissima x oreades 'Shady Lady Red'
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Telopea speciosissima-x-truncata-x-oreades 'Golden Globe'
Because of the iconic, long lasting red flower heads
4 Pycnosorus globosus (Billy Buttons)
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Pycnosorus globosus - billy buttons
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Pycnosorus globosus - billy buttons
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Pycnosorus globosus - billy buttons
Because of the interesting globe-shaped yellow flower heads
5 Ozothamnus diosmifolius ‘Radiance’
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Ozothamnus diosmifolius 'Radiance'
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Ozothamnus diosmifolius 'Radiance'
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Ozothamnus diosmifolius rice flower 'Radiance'
Because of the non-stop display of white flower heads throughout the year, which make a great filler flower
6 Isopogon anemonifolius (Broad-leaf Drumsticks)
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Isopogon anemonifolius 'Little Drumsticks'
Because of the brilliant yellow flower heads and interesting divided foliage
7 Banksia plagiocarpa (Hinchinbrook Island Banksia)
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Banksia plagiocarpa - Hinchinbrook banksia
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Banksia plagiocarpa - Hinchinbrook banksia
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Banksia plagiocarpa - Hinchinbrook banksia
Because of the amazing flower buds (pick them at that stage for the vase) and glossy leaves and interesting seed head
8 Philotheca myoporoides ‘Profusion’
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Philotheca myoporoides 'Profusion'
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Philotheca myoporoides 'Profusion'
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Philotheca myoporoides 'Profusion'
Because of the masses of starry white flowers and apple-like foliage fragrance
9 Ceratopetalum gummiferum (NSW Christmas Bush)
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Ceratopetalum gummiferum 'Johanna's Christmas'
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Ceratopetalum gummiferum 'Johanna's Christmas'
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Ceratopetalum gummiferum 'Alberys Red'
Because of the masses of red flowers at Christmas time
10 Corymbia ficifolia (Flowering Gum)
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Corymbia ficifolia 'Wildfire'
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Corymbia ficifolia 'Summer Beauty'
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Corymbia ficifolia 'Summer Beauty'
Because of its stunning flower displays in summer; pick and use the buds in arrangements, and the large attractive gum nuts