A medium rounded shrub with fine dense foliage. The flower spikes are held well above the foliage as beacons for a range of honey-eating birds, and parrots love their seed. Particularly suitable for hedging,...
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Banksia spinulosa ‘Stumpy Gold’
A dense compact small shrub that is perfect for rockeries and smaller gardens, whether mass planted for dramatic effect, in small groups or in containers on the patio, veranda or deck. Lovely golden flowers which last well...
Banksia spinulosa ‘Honey Pots’
A very attractive small shrub that is perfect for rockeries and smaller gardens, whether mass planted for dramatic effect, in small groups or in containers on the patio, veranda or deck. It has a dense and compact growth...
Banksia spinulosa ‘Cherry Candles’
A superb dense and compact small shrub that is perfect for rockeries and smaller gardens, whether mass planted for dramatic effect, in small groups or in containers on the patio, veranda or deck. Easy care, with long...
Banksia spinulosa ‘Black Magic’
A compact small shrub that is perfect for rockeries and smaller gardens, whether mass planted for dramatic effect, in small groups or in containers on the patio, veranda or deck. Lovely golden flower colour contrasting...
Banksia spinulosa ‘Birthday Candles’
A dense and compact small shrub that is perfect for rockeries and smaller gardens, whether mass planted for dramatic effect, in small groups or in containers on the patio, verandah or deck. It is frost tolerant, and suits acid to...
Banksia serrata ‘Pygmy Possum’
A prostrate form of Old Man Banksia with lovely arching branches. Grows to 2 to 3 metres wide but only 30 cms high, with dense growth it makes a terrific groundcover. The large silver-yellow nectar rich flowers adorn the...
Banksia marginata ‘Minimarg’
A very tough dwarf Banksia that adapts well to a wide range of soil and climate types. Suitable for low hedges, rockeries and as a general low mounding garden shrub. It naturally forms a good rounded shape, and pruning...
Banksia integrifolia ‘Roller Coaster’
A vigorous cascading ground cover suitable for banks, rockeries, and the borders of shrubberies. Very tough, especially for coastal areas with sandy soil. Banksias are phosphorus sensitive, so a good native fertiliser is...
Banksia hybrid ‘Giant Candles’
The massive flower spikes up to 40cm long are the outstanding feature of this cultivar. It can grow to around 5 metres if left unpruned. A very adaptable plant that makes a fantastic medium sized screen as...
Banksia ericifolia ‘Little Eric’
This is a terrific hardy small shrub which can be used for low hedging and screening as well as a lovely feature plant, and does well in coastal gardens. It has attractive orange flowers with maroon styles and...
Baloskion pallens ‘Didgery Sticks’ – Native Rush
A type of native sedge that forms a clump of wiry upright stems giving a grass-like appearance. It has golden brown flowers on the ends of the stems in spring. Good for vertical accent in garden beds or pots....
Austromyrtus dulcis x tenuifolia ‘Copper Tops’ – Midyim
'Copper Tops' is a hardy spreading shrub with arching branches of fine green foliage and coppery new growth. It has masses of fluffy white flowers in late spring and early summer. The edible greyish white berries that...
Anigozanthos ‘Yellow Gem’ – Kangaroo Paw
This plant has a large habit, and the flowers are also quite tall. A tough plant, which gives good garden performance. It has vibrant bicoloured red and yellow flower on highly branched stems. Flowering season limited to...
Anigozanthos ‘Ruby Velvet’ – Kangaroo Paw
A medium sized paw with quite good vigour. Limited flowering season with branched stems. A relatively tough garden plant.
Anigozanthos ‘Regal Velvet’ – Kangaroo Paw
A medium sized paw with quite good vigour. Limited flowering season with branched stems. Flower colour is not as bright as other red/green cultivars but it is a tougher plant.
Anigozanthos ‘Rampaging Roy Slaven’ – Kangaroo Paw
This kangaroo paw is a great garden performer with an extended flowering period, from spring to autumn. It is a medium sized plant with plenty of flowers. It has dark orange flowers on a well branched stem, which...
Anigozanthos ‘Orange Cross’ – Kangaroo Paw
A kangaroo paw with a tall habit. A tough plant with good garden performance. It has a nice orange flower colour on highly branched stems. Flowering season is limited to late spring/summer. It grows on a range of...
Anigozanthos viridis ‘Green Dragon’ – Kangaroo Paw
The emerald green flower is the main feature of this cultivar. It has a dwarf habit with unbranched stems, flowering from spring to autumn. It can be a short-lived garden plant but looks outstanding in a pot....
Anigozanthos ‘Gold Velvet’ – Kangaroo Paw
A relatively tough medium sized paw with quite good vigour. Limited flowering season with branched stems. Gold flower colour.