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Acmena sp. “Normanby River” or “Blood Oath”
This medium shrub grows slowly to 2-3 metres comes from Northern Queensland and flushes blood red throughout the year. Fertilise with a balanced fertiliser in spring & summer. Prefers weel drained soil in semi shade. Slow growing but hardy and flexible in most...
Acmena ‘Allyn Magic’
Small compact shrub to 75cm, very colourful foliage, hardy and self shaping, may be hedged.
Acmena ‘Moonlight Flame’
Variegated Acmena growing to 2.5m produces showy pink flushes throughout the year, dense and shapely, offers a fantastic foliage contrast in any garden. Plant as individual speciment plants or hedge for a striking effect, hardy in most soils in full sun or semi...
Actinotus ‘Starbright’
This beautiful small shrub enjoys full sun and good drainage. Stunning cream/white star-like flowers arrive on long stems during spring & summer. Remove spent flowers and old leaves as necessary to maintain a dense and compact form.
Alloxylon flammeum – Queensland Tree Waratah
This stunning member of the proteaceae family grows to approximately 6 metres and bears large orange/red waratah-like blooms in spring & summer. Prefers deep well drained soil, mulch well and water in the drier months. Fertilise with slow release native fertiliser...
Anigozanthos ‘Bush Pearl’
This stunning dwarf Kangaroo Paw grows to 50cm and bears bright pink flowers throughout most of the year. Fertilise with slow release native fertiliser in spring & summer, remove spent flowers and discoloured leaves as necessary. Prefers well drained soil in a...
Anigozanthos or Macropidia fuliginosa “Bush Eclipse” or “Black Kangaroo Paw”
Beautiful grey-gren strappy leaves contrast with lime-green and black flowers in winter & spring. Prefers well drained sunny position. Fantastic cut flowers. Fertilise with slow release native fertiliser in autumn and spring.
Banksia ‘Birthday Candles’ PBR
Groundcover Banksia spinulosa to 60cm bearing large golden cones which stand up above the foliage in autumn, winter & spring. Enjoys a well drained position in full sun, fertiliser with slow release native fertiliser, preferrably low phosphorus, and water in the...
Banksia ‘Coastal Cushions’
Compact dwarf B. spinulosa to 1.5m bearing large orange brushes in autumn and winter. Responds well to shaping, enjoys slow release native fertiliser low in phosphorus in spring & summer, as well as mulch and water during drier periods.
Banksia Plagiocarpa
"Paper Daisies" in shades of pink are unusual, this larger form (.5m) of Bracteantha (helichrysum..... xerochrysum.....)is fast growing and hardy, producing plenty of large flowers throughout autumn, winter & spring - sometimes for most of the year!! Remove spent...
Bracteantha ‘Magenta Pearl’
"Paper Daisies" in shades of pink are unusual, this larger form (.5m) of Bracteantha (helichrysum..... xerochrysum.....)is fast growing and hardy, producing plenty of large flowers throughout autumn, winter & spring - sometimes for most of the year!! Remove spent...
Bracteantha ‘Norries Headland’
Large grey leaves & bright golden flowers - growing to only .3 of a meter makes this a stunning addition to any garden. Coastal situations are fine, remove old flowers and shape as needed. Fertilise, mulch and water as needed.
Callistemon ‘Great Balls Of Fire’
This exciting dwarf callistemon salignus produces bright pink flushes repeatedly throughout the year and responds beautifully to pruning. Hardy in most soil types, even heavy soils, is self shaping as a stand alone specimen, or can be hedged for a dense screen to the...
Corymbia (Eucalyptus) ficifolia ‘Orange Splendour’
Masses of stunning flourescent orange flowers occur in summer making this small tree to 4m an ideal specimen tree. Fast growing and hardy, being grafted onto rootstock suitable to most areas, this easy to maintain tree needs only a light prune after flowering and slow...
Dianella Breeze
Bright green strappy plants can be excellent for filling space, lining paths, highlighting specimen trees, covering steep banks, surrounding ponds... you name it, this form grows to approximately 70cm, requires little to no irrigation and produces lovely purple...
Eremophila Glabra
The compact form of E. glabra has beautiful grey foliage, contrasting well with orange tubular flowers. Best grafted, making it hardy in most areas. Larger forms can grow to 2.5m, with varying flower colours. Prune to maintain dense habit, fertilise with slow release...
Eremophila Glabra ‘Kalbarri Carpet’
Prostrate form of E. glabra produces gorgeous yellow flowers against stunning grey foliage for most of the year. Best grafted for most areas, pruning maintains dense habit and prolific flowering. Well suited to rockery or "hot spot" where it should be fertilised with...
Eremophila ‘Yanna Road’
Small shrub to 1m X 1m with grey linear leaves and bright pink tubular flowers most of the year. Although hardy on its own roots in some areas, it is best grafted to provide longevity. Tip prune to maintain dense habit and prolific flowering. Very attractive to birds,...
Eucalyptus Elata ‘Dry White’
Small tree 5 - 8m with several slender white/grey trunks. This beautiful dwarf "gum" bears delicate white flowers in spring & summer and is very drought tolerant, frost hardy and ideal in coastal conditions. The flushes of new leaves produce a weeping habit, and...
Gardenia Scabrella
This beautiful rounded shrub 1.5m X 1.5m bears large white flowers in spring & summer, and sometimes at other times during the year - contrastng nicely against the dark green glossy foliage. Originating in North Qld and NT, this attractive shrub enjoys a sheltered...
Grevillea ‘Cooroora Cascade’ Standard
Semi-prostrate to 50cm, fine foliage and large yellow flowers.... this is a remarkably hardy groundcover grevillea suited to many applications, rock walls, hot dry rockeries, even being grafted onto G. robusta as a standard (see "The Gardens" photos). Enjoys the...
Grevillea ‘Honey Barbara’
A naturally occuring seedling found in the gardens of "Barbara", south of Grafton NSW. Growing to approx. 3 m high by 2m wide, Honey Barbara flowers prolifically for most of the year. Prune lightly after flowering, fertilise with slow release native fertiliser in...
Grevillea linerifolia ‘Pink Gem’
This delicate yet hardy shrub 1mH X 1.5mW produces pink spider flowers for most of the year. Coastal friendly, originating in Northern NSW, it enjoys a light prune after flowering which increases flowering and provides for a dense compact form. Attractive to birds, it...
Grevillea ‘Molly’
This lovely shrub grows to almost a metre tall by 1.5m wide and bears large reddish/pink flowers in autumn, winter & spring. Best in full sun, and produces more flowers with a light prune after flowering. Fertilise with a slow release native fertiliser and water...
Grevillea plurijuga
Fine foliage with bronze tips
Hibiscus ‘Barambah Creek’
Huge pink flowers contrast beautifully against the grey/green foliage make this fast growing hardy shrub a must for any situation. Prune well after flowering to shape and promote prolific flowering. Grows to 3m if allowed. Mulch, fertilise and water as necessary....
Hoya
This beautiful climber also makes a great groundcover. The large dark green glossy leaves are succulent and tolerate salt air. Umbels of stunning pale pink waxy flowers appear in spring & summer. Lightly prune during high growth periods and after flowering to...
Adenanthos Silver Sensation
Beautiful soft silver foliage, enjoys drainage and full sun.
Lechenaultia ‘Scarlet Ohara’
Leptospermum brachyandrum
Leptospermum ‘Little Bun’
Leptospermum ‘Mesmer Eyes’
Leptospermum ‘Outrageous’ PBR
Lomandra Affine Sp. Cylindrica
Lomandra ‘Seascape’
Syzygium Lulu
Pandorea ‘Southern Belle’
Plectranthus ‘Mountain Violet’
Prostanthera Cryptandroides
Randia Chartacae ‘Narrow Leaf’ Gardenia
Scaevola ‘Aussie Salute’
Scaevola ‘Mauve Clusters’
Sowerbeae juncifolia ‘Vanilla Lily’
Spathoglottis Paulinaea
Syzygium ‘Little Gem’
Tristania Nerifolia ‘Maya’
Citrus garrawayi ‘Mt. White Lime’
Doodia aspera ‘Prickly Rasp Fern’
Banksia integrifolia
Hardenbergia violacea ‘Happy Duo’
Syzygium ‘Little Denise’ DWARF
Hardenbergia violacea ‘White Out’
Gardenia scabrella
Breynia cernua ‘Ironstone Range’
Randia fitzalanii ‘Native Gardenia’
Alpinea modesta ‘Native Ginger’
Livistona australis ‘Cabbage Tree Palm’
Pandorea jasminoides ‘Southern Belle’
Peltophorum pterocarpum
Asplenium – Bird Nest Fern
Bush Food Plants
Landscaping favourites
Zoysia macrantha ‘Nara’ NATIVE TURF
Leptospermum ‘Merinda’
Agonis flexuosa ‘Pink Flamingo’
Bulbine bulbosa
Ficinia nodosa
Grevillea ‘Panrock Princess’
Actinotus helianthi ‘SUPERSTAR’
Eremophila oppositifolia Cream
Osbeckia australiana
Create a unique hedge with this gorgeous showy plant. Small Shrub with masses of mauve flowers and edible berries. Great for a statement feature in the garden, or plant densely for impact. Prune well to encourage flowers and maintain a compact form.
Prostanthera – Native Mint
Prostanthera's are fast growing, hardy and have beautiful flowers and aromatic foliage which can be used to make delicious tea!
New Grevilleas from Kings Park Botanical Gardens
Pandorea Southern Belle
Gardens
THE LONG HOUSE
Anigozanthos Landscape Scarlet
Pultenaea Coastal Sun
Fantastic hardy landscaping plant growing to 70cm, beautiful yellow pea flowers