A ground covering perennial succulent from coastal areas, which can spread to 3 metres wide. It has large, silky purple flowers in spring and summer. Drought, salt and somewhat frost resistant. A fast growing, hardy...
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Callistemon viminalis ‘Prolific’ – Bottlebrush
A large shrub to small tree, 'Prolific' has masses of red flowers in spring, and will spot flower through the year. Dense growth, deep green leaves which contrast nicely with the red flowers. Does well on most soils,...
Bulbine bulbosa – Bulbine Lily
A great native alternative to daffodils, with the added bonus of fragrance, and a long flowering period, from spring to early autumn. It naturally grows from Queensland through to Tasmania, on a range of soil types,...
Breynia cernua ‘Ironstone Range’ – Apple Berry
A bushy shrub to 2 metres high and a metre wide, with red brown foliage that gently weeps, highlighted with red berries from time to time. The foliage colour makes a good contrast to other plants, though shady conditions will...
Brachychiton rupestris – Queensland Bottle Tree
This hardy and adaptable large tree is one of Australia's most interesting looking, and would make a great talking point for a larger garden, park or property. The name of bottle tree perfectly describes the shape of...
Angophora hispida – Dwarf Apple Gum
This Angophora is a small tree, growing to around 6 metres tall, with a mallee habit. It is summer flowering, bearing large clusters of attractive cream fluffy flowers which are a magnet to nectar feeding birds, insects and...
Brachychiton acerifolius – Illawarra Flame Tree
A spectacular flowering tree, an iconic Australian native. The leaves are shed before flowering in late spring to summer, and the bell shaped flowers can cover the whole tree in a glorious display. Flowering can be variable...
Allocasuarina tortiramula – Twisted She-oak
The twisted she-oak is a small shrub, with interesting twisted and spreading branches and a dense canopy. Rare in the wild and restricted to a small area in SW Western Australia. Grows in a Mediterranean climate.
Albizia procera – Mimosa
This is a medium sized to large, semi-deciduous, spreading tree, native to Northern Australia. The fluffy flowers are borne prolifically in terminal clusters in spring and autumn, and are a greeny cream colour, followed by...
Adenanthos sericeus ‘Silver Streak’ – Woolly Bush
Adenanthos 'Silver Streak' is an upright plant to 3 metres tall and wide, with silky, silvery foliage. The flowers are red and bird attracting, but insignificant, and it is the colour and texture of the foliage that is...
Allocasuarina torulosa – Forest She-oak
The forest she-oak is a large, spreading tree with weeping needle-like leaves, which turn rusty red when flowering in winter. The fissured corky bark and small cone fruit are also decorative. This tree is useful for screening and for...
Ammobium alatum – Winged Everlasting
Ammobium alatum is a showy perennial plant, with silvery foliage and abundant papery white flowers with large golden, contrasting centres. It flowers for a long period over summer, and they can be picked and dried, or used...
Mentha satureioides ‘Bush Peppermint’ – Native Pennyroyal
The unique mint flavour is a feature of this low clumping native herb. It can be used in place of exotic mint and its common name reflects the fact that its scent is similar to exotic pennyroyal. It makes a perfect pot...
Acmena smithii ‘Moonlight Flame’ – Lilly Pilly
The brightly coloured variegated foliage is the key feature of this excellent form of Acmena smithii. It makes a superb low growing hedge or as a feature shrub in a garden bed or pot. Give it a light trim and a handful...
Austrostipa ramosissima – Bamboo Grass
Austrostipa is a tall ornamental grass for low maintenance and waterwise plantings. Great in the ground or in containers, alone or for eye catching massed effects. It can reach to 2.5 metres tall, and has feathery,...
Acmena smithii ‘Cherry Surprise’ – Lilly Pilly
Lilly pilly 'Cherry Surprise' is a compact, small shrub with bright red new foliage growth which matures to deep green. An easy care plant that responds well to pruning, making it good for hedges and topiary work. It...
Acmena smithii ‘Forest Flame’ – Lilly Pilly
Lilly pilly 'Forest Flame' is a hardy, easy care plant that responds well to pruning, making it good for low hedges and topiary work. It grows to around 2 metres tall, and is very compact, with bright red new growth...
Acmena smithii ‘Fire Screen’ – Lilly Pilly
Lilly pilly 'Fire Screen' is a compact, fast growing shrub with coppery red new growth, and a dense growth habit all the way to the ground, making it a fantastic hedge and topiary plant. A good easy care plant...
Acmena smithii – Lilly Pilly
Acmena smithii is a compact, fast growing shrub to small tree with pink new foliage growth, cream to white flowers and white to dark red or purple berries in summer. It has a naturally dense growth habit which responds...
Acmena smithii ‘Red Head’ – Lilly Pilly
Acmena 'Red Head' is a compact, fast growing shrub with coppery red new growth, and a dense growth habit, making it a great hedge and topiary plant. A tall variety of lilly pilly, growing to around 4 metres tall and 2...