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Grevillea robusta – Silky Oak

Grevillea robusta – Silky Oak

This tree can vary a great deal in height, from small to large. It has dark grey bark, dark green lobed foliage and stunning golden-orange flowers. This tree is used widely in gardens, but is also very useful to control...

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Grevillea paradoxa – Bottlebrush Grevillea

Grevillea paradoxa – Bottlebrush Grevillea

This is an upright medium shrub with pinlike leaves, divided once or twice, and large colourful flowerheads. One of the more spectacular species from Western Australia, this Grevillea bears flowers which resemble the Bottlebrush flower, as the name suggests. Grows...

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Grevillea alpina – Mountain Grevillea

Grevillea alpina – Mountain Grevillea

This shrub flowers profusely for much of the year and is very popular in cultivation. There are many interesting and versatile forms available. This shrub has an incredible range of growth habits from low, cascading forms to taller upright forms, with dense dark green...

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Zieria ‘Pink Crystals’

Zieria ‘Pink Crystals’

A dwarf compact shrub with small deep green leaves and masses of starry flowers in winter and early spring, a time when flowers are much appreciated. A good feature shrub or pot plant. Hardy and adaptable to most soils, provided it gets good drainage. Frost tolerant....

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