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A renewed interest in the new millennium in Australian plants has inevitably led to great advances in the genetic improvement of our flora. Sometimes improvements are deliberate through plant breeding techniques such as hybridization while in other cases gardeners and...
All of these trees are only for parks, farms etc as they are very large both above and below ground. Trees should not be planted close to structures, paths, drainage systems etc as they have root systems that can potentially cause extensive and costly damage, plus...
1 Corymbia 'Summer Red' Because of the iridescent flowers and adaptability to humid climates. 2 Angophora hispida (Dwarf Apple Gum) Because of the stunning displays of...
** Click on the plant name to read more information about the growing needs 1 Grevillea 'Peaches and Cream' Because of its unique bicoloured flowers that are produced in profusion all year round. Note that Grevilleas can...
1 Pandorea jasminoides Because it flowers right through the warmer months with gorgeous large bell shaped flowers in white, pink and dark pink tonings 2 Pandorea pandorana 'Snowbells' [gallery link="file"...
1 Grevillea Poorinda Royal Mantle' Because it has proven itself for decades for its adaptability and reliability. Note that Grevilleas can cause skin problems for people with sensitive skin, protective wear is recommended...
1 Backhousia citriodora (Lemon Myrtle) Because of its wonderful lemon-like oils and beautiful white flowers. 2 Austromyrtus dulcis (Midgen Berry or Midyim) Because of its...
1 Acmena smithii 'Allyn Magic' Because of its naturally compact habit and all-round adaptability. 2 Callistemon 'Baby Glow' Because of its compact growth habit and brightly...
1 Acacia cognata 'Lime Magik' Because of its subtle golden weeping foliage. 2 Syzygium 'Cascade' Because of its bright new growth and its purple-pink flowers. 3 Grevillea...
1 Melaleuca linariifolia 'Claret Tops' Because of its fine grey foliage with bright new growth and very compact habit. 2 Callistemon 'Kings Park Special' Because of its profuse...
1 Agonis flexuosa 'Nana' Because of its weeping habit and adaptability. 2 Westringia fruticosa and its cultivars Because of its outstanding reliability and tolerance of...
1 Agonis flexuosa 'Burgundy' Because of its great habit, coloured new growth and adaptability. 2 Banksia integrifolia 'Roller Coaster' Because of its attractive foliage and...
1 Acacia cardiophylla (Wyalong Wattle) Because of its profuse yellow flowers and attractive silvery foliage. 2 Lomandra longifolia 'Tanika' Because of its overall toughness...
1 Asplenium australasicum (Bird's Nest Fern) Because of its lush glossy unique foliage and shape, and easy care nature 2 Viola hederacea (Native Violet) Because of...
1 Anigozanthos 'Bush Pearl' Because of the non-stop awesome flowering 2 Xerochrysum bracteatum 'Cockatoo' Because of its amazingly textured flowers over many months on a...
1 Agonis flexuosa 'Jervis Bay After Dark' Because of its amazing dark-purple pendulous foliage and growth habit. 2 Callistemon 'All Aglow' Because of its...
1 Boronia heterophylla (Red Boronia) Because of its bright-pink bell-shaped sweetly scented flowers 2 Backhousia citriodora (Lemon Myrtle) Because of the wonderfully...
1 Anigozanthos flavidus (Tall Kangaroo Paw) Because of their unique flower type in a wide range of colours 2 Actinotus helianthi (Flannel Flower) Because of its wonderfully...
1 Anigozanthos 'Landscape Gold' Birds love the nectar rich flowers. It's interesting to see how adroitly they perch on the slender stems. 2 Grevillea 'Moonlight' Large nectar...
1 Xerochrysum 'Cockatoo' Because of their amazingly textured cream coloured flowers over many months of the year 2 Scaevola aemula 'Aussie Crawl' Because of the mass...