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1 Anigozanthos ‘Bush Pearl’ and ‘Bush Diamond’

  • Anigozanthos kangaroo paw 'Bush Pearl'

    Anigozanthos 'Bush Pearl'

  • Anigozanthos kangaroo paw 'Bush Diamond'

    Anigozanthos 'Bush Diamond'

  • Potted Bush Pearl kangaroo paw

Because of the non-stop awesome flowering

2 Xerochrysum bracteatum – everlasting daisies

  • Xerochrysum bracteatum everlasting daisy 'Sundaze Bronze'

    Xerochrysum bracteatum 'Sundaze Bronze'

  • xerochrysum bracteatum everlasting daisy wallaby cherry

    Xerochrysum bracteatum 'Wallaby Cherry'

  • Xerochrysum bracteatum everlasting daisy 'Sundaze Everlasting Gold'

    Xerochrysum bracteatum 'Sundaze Everlasting Gold'

Because of their amazingly textured flowers over many months on a lovely compact growth habit.

3 Scaevola aemula

  • Scaevola aemula fan flower 'Aussie Crawl'

    Scaevola aemula 'Aussie Crawl'

  • Scaevola aemula fan flower 'Zig Zag'

    Scaevola aemula 'Zig Zag'

  • Scaevola aemula fan flower 'Bombay Pink'

    Scaevola aemula fan flower 'Bombay Pink'

Because of the mass displays of purple, pink or white over many months of the year.

4 Banksia spinulosa compact varieties

  • Banksia spinulosa hairpin banksia 'Birthday Candles'

    Banksia spinulosa 'Birthday Candles'

  • Banksia spinulosa hairpin banksia 'Cherry Candles'

    Banksia spinulosa 'Cherry Candles'

  • Banksia spinulosa hairpin banksia 'Stumpy Gold'

    Banksia spinulosa 'Stumpy Gold'

Because of their compact habit and wonderful candle-like flowering.

5 Wahlenbergia stricta ‘€˜Blue Mist’ and ‘Sky Mist’

  • Wahlenbergia native bluebell 'Blue Mist'

    Wahlenbergia 'Blue Mist'

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    Wahlenbergia 'Sky Mist'

Because of their true blue flowers, low-growing habit and ability to sucker lightly.

6 Acacia cognata compact new varieties

  • Acacia cognata river-wattle 'Green Mist'

    Acacia cognata 'Green Mist'

  • Acacia cognata river wattle 'Curvaceous'

    Acacia cognata 'Curvaceous'

Because of its beautiful bright lime coloured foliage and very compact habit.

7 Actinotus helianthi (Flannel Flower)

  • Actinotus helianthi - flannel flower

    Actinotus helianthi - flannel flower

  • Actinotus helianthi - flannel flower

    Actinotus helianthi - flannel flower

  • Actinotus helianthi - flannel flower

    Actinotus helianthi - flannel flower

Because of the wonderfully textured flowers and silvery divided foliage.

8 Swainsona formosa (Sturt’€™s Desert Pea)

  • Swainsonia Formosa - sturts desert pea

    Swainsonia Formosa - sturts desert pea

  • Swainsonia Formosa - sturts desert pea

    Swainsonia Formosa - sturts desert pea

Because of its stunning red and black flowers and silvery foliage.

It can be a hard plant to grow in more humid areas, but those determined to try can have success with pot growing this spectacular plant, provided the pot and soil provide excellent drainage.

9 Pityrodia terminalis (Native Foxglove)

  • Pityrodia terminalis - native foxglove from western australia

    Pityrodia terminalis - native foxglove

  • Pityrodia terminalis - native foxglove from western australia

    Pityrodia terminalis - native foxglove

Because of its brightly coloured foxglove-like flowers and silvery foliage.

10 Macropidia fuliginosa ‘€™Bush Eclipse’€™

  • Macropidia fuliginosa black kangaroo paw 'Bush Eclipse'

    Macropidia fuliginosa 'Bush Eclipse'

  • Macropidia fuliginosa black kangaroo paw 'Bush Eclipse'

    Macropidia fuliginosa 'Bush Eclipse'

Because of its irresistible black and green orchid-like flowers.

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