1 Anigozanthos ‘Bush Pearl’ and ‘Bush Diamond’
Because of the non-stop awesome flowering
2 Xerochrysum bracteatum – everlasting daisies
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Xerochrysum bracteatum 'Sundaze Bronze'
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Xerochrysum bracteatum 'Wallaby Cherry'
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Xerochrysum bracteatum 'Sundaze Everlasting Gold'
Because of their amazingly textured flowers over many months on a lovely compact growth habit.
3 Scaevola aemula
Because of the mass displays of purple, pink or white over many months of the year.
4 Banksia spinulosa compact varieties
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Banksia spinulosa 'Birthday Candles'
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Banksia spinulosa 'Cherry Candles'
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Banksia spinulosa 'Stumpy Gold'
Because of their compact habit and wonderful candle-like flowering.
5 Wahlenbergia stricta ‘Blue Mist’ and ‘Sky Mist’
Because of their true blue flowers, low-growing habit and ability to sucker lightly.
6 Acacia cognata compact new varieties
Because of its beautiful bright lime coloured foliage and very compact habit.
7 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 the wonderfully textured flowers and silvery divided foliage.
8 Swainsona formosa (Sturt’s 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)
Because of its brightly coloured foxglove-like flowers and silvery foliage.
10 Macropidia fuliginosa ‘Bush Eclipse’
Because of its irresistible black and green orchid-like flowers.