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Acacia cultriformis

 

 

Cut-leaf Wattle - shrub to 3 m - stiff triangular grey phyllodes - golden flrs in Sp - drought and frost resistant.

 

 

Acacia fimbriata

 

 

Fringed Wattle - spreading shrub to 6 m & fast growing - dense narrow foliage - yellow flrs in Sp - frost hardy.

 

 

Acacia iteaphylla

 

 

Flinders Range Wattle - ornamental shrub reaching 5m - pendulous branches of blue green foliage - pale yellow flrs in Wi and Sp - frost resistant.

 

 

Acmena smithii dwarf

 

 

Shrub to 2 m tall, good for hedges - green foliage with bronze new growth - fluffy cream blossom during Sp followed by edible pink & purple berries - enjoys fertile moist soils - light frost only.

 

 

African Violet

 

 

Saintpaulia

 

 

Aspidistra elatior

 

 

Cast Iron Plant - upright dark green leaved clump forming plant to0.5m. Indoor foliage plant or for shady verandah area. Well drained soil, shady location.

 

 

Austromyrtus dulcis

 

 

Midyim - Low spreading shrub 50 cm high x 1m wide - foliage develops reddish shade in colder climates - wh. flrs followed by sweet edible wh. speckled berries - water essential - moderately frost resistant.

 

 

Austromyrtus tenuifolium

 

 

Hardy spreading shrub to 1.5 m high & 1 m wide- trim to hedge - thick green foliage & coppery new growth - white flrs in Sp & Su - tolerates light frosts. Suitable for free draining soils and coastal conditions.

 

 

Baeckea sp. Mount Tozer

 

 

A dense sprawling shrub to 1 m high by 2 m wide, trimd to hedge - small dark green round leaves - white flrs along stem in Su - tolerate moderate frost.

 

 

Baeckea virgata Dwarf

 

 

Dense round cushion shrub to 0.3 m high x 0.5 m wide - fine light green foliage - masses tiny white flrs in Sp - medium frost only.

 

 

Banksia ericifolia

 

 

Heath Banksia - shrub to 4m - narrow dark green leaves - long bronze flr spikes in Wi - frost resistant.

 

 

Banksia ericifolia Burgundy

 

 

Heath Banksia - shrub to 4m - narrow dark green leaves - long red & yellow flr spikes in Wi - frost resistant.

 

 

Banksia ericifolia Dwarf

 

 

Vigorous shrub to 2m - dark green heath like foliage - large orange/red flr spikes in Wi & Sp - frost resistant.

 

 

Banksia Giant Candles

 

 

Shrub to 4m - small dark green narrow leaves - bright orange flrs to 50 cm long - usually frost resistant.

 

 

Banksia integrifolia

 

 

Hardy tree or shrub to 10m - large leaves, dark green above and silver below - yellow flr spikes Au and Wi - frost resistant.

 

 

Banksia marginata dwarf

 

 

Hardy dwarf plant growing 0.3 m high x 1.5 m wide - yellow flr spikes from Wi to Sp - frost resistant.

 

 

Banksia Roller Coaster

 

 

Prostrate B. integrifolia shrub - large leaves, dark green above and silver below - yellow flr spikes Au and Wi - frost resistant.

 

 

Banksia spinulosa dwarf

 

 

Dwarf spreading shrub reaching 1 m - narrow serrated green leaves - red & black flr spikes in Au & Wi - frost resistant.

 

 

Banksia spinulosa Stumpy Gold

 

 

Dwarf banksia to 0.5 m tall x 1.2 m wide - serrated green leaves - large orange flrs Au till Sp - tolerant of frost & part shade.

 

 

Banksia spinulosa var collina

 

 

Hairpin Banksia - bushy shrub to 1.5 m - serrated leaves - orange &red flrs in Wi - requires acidic soil - frost resistant.

 

 

Banksia spinulosa var spinulosa

 

 

Hairpin Banksia - bushy shrub to 2 m - very narrow serrated leaves - orange & black flrs in Wi - requires acidic soil - frost resistant.

 

 

Banksia Yellow Wing

 

 

Vigorous shrub to 1.8 m - narrow dark green leaves - large orange red flr spikes in Wi & Sp - frost resistant.

 

 

Bauera rubioides deep pink - Dog Rose

 

 

Dog Rose - groundcover growing to 1.5 m tall & 2 m wide - small hot pink flrs in Sp & Su - requires moist well drained soil - tolerant of frost & shade.

 

 

Bauera rubioides white

 

 

Shrub to 2 m - wh flrs much of the year - dark green foliage - enjoys moist, well drained and acidic soil - requires moist well drained soil - tolerant of frost & shade.

 

 

Begonia species

 

 

Variety of plants for shady location or pots.

 

 

Billardiera scandens

 

 

Apple Berry - a twiner or ground cover - hairy green leaves - cream tubular flrs thoughout the year - frost tolerant.

 

 

Brachychiton acerifolius

 

 

Illawarra Flame Tree - rainforest tree to 20 m - large deep green lobed leaves- deciduous during flowering - red bell -shaped flrs during late Sp to Su - requires moit soil, frost tender.

 

 

Brachychiton discolor

 

 

Bottle Tree - tree to 12m - large maple like leaves - deciduous while flowering - pink bell shaped flrs in early Su - light frosts only.

 

 

Brachyscome multifida Break o' Day

 

 

A neat hardy plant for the rockery or border spreading to 40 cm wide - bright blue daisies most of the year - medium frost only.

 

 

Buckinghamia celsissima

 

 

Ivory Curl tree - 4 to 12m in cool area gardens- evergreen large shrub, spectacular white flowers in late summer from 2 years. Street tree or screen / windbreak in garden.

 

 

Buxus microphylla

 

 

Japanese Box - shrub to 3m, with small glossy bright green leaves. Good hedge plant, clipped to formtopiaries.

 

 

Callistemon Candy Pink

 

 

Fast growing shrub to 1.5 m - narrow foliage - bright pink brushes 3x a year - frost resistant.

 

 

Callistemon Captain Cook

 

 

Compact shrub to 2m - soft bright green foliage - red brushes in Sp, Su & Au - light frosts only.

 

 

Callistemon citrinus Endeavour

 

 

Shrub to 3m - stiff dark green foliage with pink new growth - large crimson brushes in Sp & Au - usually frost resistant.

 

 

Callistemon citrinus White Anzac

 

 

Attractive dense shrub to 1.5 m - oval green leaves - white bottlebrushes in Sp & Au - frost resistant.

 

 

Callistemon Dawson River

 

 

Large shrub to small tree with branches weeping to the ground - bright red brushes in Sp and Su - heavy soils - frost tender when young.

 

 

Callistemon Eureka

 

 

Upright shrub to 5m high - bright red new growth - brilliant hot pink/purple brushes in Sp - frost tender when young.

 

 

Callistemon Hannah Ray

 

 

Dense shrub to 5 m - soft weeping green foliage - magnificent display of large red brushes Au & Sp - frost tender when young.

 

 

Callistemon Harkness

 

 

Large hardy shrub to 3 m tall - tough dark green foliage - bears huge red brushes in Sp, one of the first bottlebrushes to flr - hardy to frost & heavy soils.

 

 

Callistemon Kings Park Special

 

 

Bushy shrub to 5m - red bottlebrushes in Sp - heavy soils - drought tolerant - frost tender when young.

 

 

Callistemon lilacinous

 

 

Dense shrub to 3m - stiff green foliage - mauve-pink bottlebrushes in late Sp to Su - frost resistant.

 

 

Callistemon Mauve Mist

 

 

Dense shrub to 3m - stiff green foliage - mauve-pink bottlebrushes in late Sp to Su - frost resistant.

 

 

Callistemon pachyphyllus

 

 

Useful bottlebrush growing to only 1.5 m tall - narrow green foliage -red flower spikes during Sp - tolerates poor drainage & frost.

 

 

Callistemon Pink Champagne

 

 

Upright shrub to 3 m tall x 2 m wide - attractive grey green foliage - pink brushes in flushes throughout the year - frost resistant.

 

 

Callistemon Reeves Pink

 

 

Shrub to 3 m - stiff broad dark green leaves - clear pink brushes in Su - frost resistant.

 

 

Callistemon Taree Pink

 

 

Grows into a dense 3 m tall shrub - green foliage with colourful pink new growth - clusters of bright pink bottlebrushes in Sp - tolerant of light frost.

 

 

Callistemon viminalis

 

 

Weeping Bottlebrush - Ornamental tree/shrub to 10 m - pendulous green foliage - red bottlebrushes in Sp - tolerant of heavy soils and frosts.

 

 

Callistimon salignus

 

 

Small tree to 8m - green foliage with pink growth tips - cream brushes in Sp - moderate frosts only.

 

 

Ceratopetalum Alburys Red

 

 

Christmas Bush - erect shrub to 2 m - glossy green trifoliate leaves with pink new growth - the terminal sprays of white starry flrs in Sp are followed by a show of deep red calyces at Christmas time - light frost only.

 

 

Ceratopetalum gummiferum

 

 

N.S.W. Christmas Bush - upright shrub to 5m - green trifoliate leaves with brilliant red new growth - small white flrs in Sp, the bracts of which turn red at Christmas time - moderate frosts only.

 

 

Chamelaucium uncinatum Pink

 

 

Geraldton Wax - Fast growing open shrub to 3m - fine foliage - pink flrs in Sp - moderate frosts only.

 

 

Chamelaucium uncinatum White

 

 

Geraldton Wax - Fast growing open shrub to 3m - fine foliage - white flrs in Sp - moderate frosts only.

 

 

Chorizema cordatum

 

 

Heart leaf flame pea - a showy plant growing to 1 m - heart shaped green leaves with toothed margins - brightly coloured pink, orange & yellow pea flrs during Sp - half shade or full sun - light frosts only - tolerates lime.

 

 

Correa alba

 

 

White correa - shrub to 1m - soft round grey leaves - white star like flrs in Sp - frost resistant.

 

 

Correa alba prostrate

 

 

White correa - shrub to 0.3m - soft round grey leaves - white star like flrs in Sp - frost resistant.

 

 

Correa baeuerlenii

 

 

Chef's Hat Correa - rounded plant reaching 1.5 m - dark glossy green leaves - green flrs shaped like chef's hat in Wi - tolerant of shade and frost.

 

 

Correa Betts Red

 

 

Hardy shrub to 2m - small oval leaves - red bell shaped pink flrs from Au to Sp - frost tolerant.

 

 

Correa decumbens

 

 

Low spreading shrub reaching 30 cm high x 2 m wide - dark green oval leaves - erect tubular red flrs with yellow tips most of the year - sun or part shade - frost resistant.

 

 

Correa Dusky Bells

 

 

Hardy spreading shrub to 1 m - dense green foliage - dark pink bell like flrs in Sp - frost resistant.

 

 

Correa Federation Belle

 

 

Shrub reaching 1.5 m tall - oval furry leaves - showy bright pink bells with lemon yellow tips from January to June - frost resistant.

 

 

Correa glabra red

 

 

Shrub to 1.5m high - bright green shiny oval leaves - red bells with green tips in Wi - frost resistant.

 

 

Correa glabra yellow

 

 

Shrub reaching 2 m - lime green oval leaves - yellow tubular flrs in Wi - part shade preferred - frost resistant.

 

 

Correa Marian's Marvel

 

 

Hardy shrub to 2m - small oval leaves - bell shaped pink flrs with green tips from Au to Sp - frost tolerant.

 

 

Correa nummulariifolia

 

 

Spreading shrub to 40cm high x 1m wide - small neat oval leaves are a feature - cream bell-shaped flrs in Wi & Sp - requires good drainage - frost tolerant - sun or part shade.

 

 

Correa pulchella

 

 

Shrub to 1 m - dark green oval leaves - pale pink tubular flrs with cream tips in Au & Sp - tolerant of most well drained soils - frost resistant.

 

 

Correa pulchella Pink Mist

 

 

A compact rounded shub growing to 1m high - neat oval green leaves - shell pink tubular bells in Au & Wi - hardy in a variety of soils - frost resistant.

 

 

Correa reflexa

 

 

Shrubt to 1 m - narrow leaves - long tubular red bells with yellow tips occur from Aut to Wi - tolerant of frost & shade.

 

 

Correa reflexa Prostrate

 

 

Dainty groundcover - small dull green furry leaves - green tipped red bells in Wi - frost resistant.

 

 

Crowea Festival

 

 

Compact shrub to 1m - narrow aromatic foliage - bright pink star like flowers - frost resistant.

 

 

Crowea Poorinda Ecstasy

 

 

Compact shrub to 1m - lime green aromatic foliage - bright pink star shaped flrs all year round - sun or part shade - frost resistant.

 

 

Crowea saligna large flowered form

 

 

A slow growing shrub to 75 cm tall - aromatic fresh green foliage - very showy waxy pink flrs from Sp till Su - tolerant of frost & semi shade.

 

 

Dampiera diversifolia

 

 

Dainty prostrate trailing plant - intense blue flrs Sp & Su - light frosts only - baskets or tubs.

 

 

Darwinia citriodora

 

 

Hardy attractive shrub to 1 m - succulent looking lemon scented foliage; turns a reddish colour in Wi - small unusual orange flrs during Sp -moderate frosts only.

 

 

Darwinia taxifolia

 

 

A reasonably hardy spreading species growing to 1 m tall - small grey green leaves with triangular section - clusters of wh. flrs aging to red occur in Sp & Su - pot culture or rockery plant - frost resistant.

 

 

Dianella caerulea

 

 

Native lily - stiff green strappy leaves - blue starry flrs in Sp followed by blue berries - frost resistant.

 

 

Dodonaea viscosa var. purpurea

 

 

Purple Hop Bush - upright shrub to 3m - attractive slightly sticky purple foliage suitable for floral work - hop-like reddish brown seed pods - tolerates lime, dryness and frost. Can be pruned tohedge.

 

 

Duranta Sheenas Gold

 

 

Shrub to 3m, yellow-green leaves with small blue flowers with orange berries in Sp. Screen or hedge.

 

 

Eriostemon australasius

 

 

PinkWax Flower - small shrub 1 to 2 m, pink or white flowers in Sp. Sunny open location, well drained soil, tolerates mild frost.

 

 

Eucalyptus leucoxylon Rosea

 

 

A small ornamental tree to 12m - red, pink or cream flrs in Wi or Sp - frost hardy.

 

 

Goodenia Edna Walling Coverup

 

 

Prostrate variety - small green leaves - yellow flrs in Sp & Su - frost resistant - prefers some shade.

 

 

Goodenia ovata prostrate

 

 

Prostrate variety - green fleshy leaves - yellow flrs in Sp & Su - frost resistant - prefers some shade.

 

 

Grevillea arenaria

 

 

Very hardy spreading shrub with a height of 2.5 m - dull grey/green oblong leaves - attractive dusky yellow flrs much of the year - frost resistant.

 

 

Grevillea Austraflora Tangerine

 

 

Vigorous groundcover growing to 60 cm high by 150 cm wide - glossy green oval leaves - bright orange flowers in Sp - useful for planting on broad areas & slopes - tolerant of frost.

 

 

Grevillea baileyana

 

 

White Oak - evergreen tree to 10 m in garden, Copper-coloured underside on leaves used by forists, white scented flowers Sp to Su. Plant in well drained soil in full sun, and mulch well, keep watered in dry weather.

 

 

Grevillea barklyana

 

 

Fast growing shrub to 3 m - dark green oak shaped leaves with a pale underside - reddish pink toothbrush flrs in Sp - frost resistant.

 

 

Grevillea Bonfire

 

 

Medium evergreen shrub to 1.5m with fiery red flowers. Tolerates moderate frost.

 

 

Grevillea Bonnie Prince Charlie

 

 

A spreading compact shrub which grows to 60 cm tall by 1 m across - small linear green leaves - showy bunches of waxy red & gold flrs in Sp, Su & Au - full sun or part shade - frost resistant.

 

 

Grevillea Border Red

 

 

Hardy shrub to 1.5 m - olive green linear leaves - red spider flrs occur from Wi till Sp - suitable for hedging - frost tolerant.

 

 

Grevillea Canberra Gem Dwarf

 

 

Bushy rounded shrub to 1 m - prickly linear leaves - bright pink flr clusters in Sp - frost resistant.

 

 

Grevillea Carol Ann

 

 

(G. juniperina x G. Forest Rambler) decumbent hardy plant 2 m in width - dense non prickly foliage with an occasional upward growing branch - dark red spider flrs over a long period - frost & drought tolerant.

 

 

Grevillea Elegance

 

 

Big bushy shrub to 4 m high - long linear & finely divided dark green leaves - large erect spikes of waxy pink flrs occur Wi - Su - tolerant of drought & medium frost.

 

 

Grevillea Ellendale

 

 

Fast growing spreading shrub reaching 1 m in height with a 2 m spread - soft finely divided leaves - pendulous clusters of showy red flrs in Au, Wi and Sp - frost tender.

 

 

Grevillea Evelyn's Coronet

 

 

Shrub growing to 2m - soft linear leaves - terminal clusters of mauve & pink flower heads for most of the year - frost resistant.

 

 

Grevillea Firesprite

 

 

Hybrid between G. venusta & G. longistyla growing to 3 m tall - bright green deeply lobed leaves - large flame red terminal brushes throughout the year - frost tolerance unknown.

 

 

Grevillea Flora Mason

 

 

Fast growing shrub to 2 m - fine grey green foliage similar to G. Winparra Gold - yellow spider flrs in Sp - relatively tolerant of alkaline soils - frost resistant.

 

 

Grevillea Forest Rambler

 

 

Hardy and vigorous spreading shub growing to 2m tall - green oval leaves - pale pink spider flrs - frost hardy.

 

 

Grevillea Goldfever

 

 

Low spreading shrub to 30cm. Long flowering period with yellowflowersTolerates heavy soils and frost hardy.

 

 

Grevillea Hills Jubillee

 

 

Tattractive small shrub to 1.5m. Pink andwhite flowers from spring to autumn, frost hardy.

 

 

Grevillea hookeriana

 

 

Vigorous shrub to 3m - green fish bone shaped leaves - scarlet toothbrush flrs Sp and Su - usually frost resistant.

 

 

Grevillea Ivanhoe

 

 

Shrub to 4m - ornamental indented foliage - red toothbrush flrs in Wi & Sp - usually frost resistant.

 

 

Grevillea Jenkinsii

 

 

Small shrub to 1m, red spidr flowers winter to spring.Suitable for hedges, and general garden use. Prune after flowering to keep compact.Suitable for coastal areas.

 

 

Grevillea Jennifer Joy

 

 

Growing to only 1 m tall & suited to sun or semi-shade, this grevillea can be used in the garden or for pot culture - narrow olive green leaves - mauve pink spider flrs during Sp & Su - frost resistant.

 

 

Grevillea John Evans

 

 

Hardy shrub to 1 m - narrow dark green leaves turning reddish in Wi - masses of red spider flrs in Wi & Sp - frost resistant - tolerant of heavy clay.

 

 

Grevillea juniperina Molonglo

 

 

A prostrate & less vigorous form of G. molongolo - variegated foliage - apricot coloured flrs in Wi & Sp - frost tolerant.

 

 

Grevillea juniperina Pink Lady

 

 

Attractive ground cover - prickly linear leaves - pink coronet shaped flrs most of the time - frost resistant.

 

 

Grevillea juniperina Red

 

 

Low growing ground cover to 50cm high by 2m wide - prickly green foliage - blood red spider flrs in Wi and Sp - frost resistant.

 

 

Grevillea juniperina yellow

 

 

Completely prostrate ground cover - dark green prickly needle like foliage - yellow spider flrs in Wi and Sp - frost resistant.

 

 

Grevillea Lady O

 

 

Medium shrub to 1.5m with bright red flowers often all year round.

 

 

Grevillea lanigera Mt Tamboritha

 

 

Prostrate spreading plant - small soft narrow leaves - red and cream flrs in Sp - usually frost resistant.

 

 

Grevillea Lemon Supreme

 

 

Medium shrud to 1.5m, masses of yellow flowers autumn to spring. Well drained soils and tolerates limestone soils, suitable for hedging.

 

 

Grevillea Majestic

 

 

Vigorous shrub to 5 m tall - greyish green divided foliage - very large red/pink flrs on long stems throughout the year - frost tender.

 

 

Grevillea Misty Pink

 

 

A large fast growing shrub reaching 4 m in height - soft greyish divided leaves - spectacular terminal spikes of pink and white flrs all year round - frost tender.

 

 

Grevillea Moonlight

 

 

A vigorous screening shrub to 4 m tall - divided grey green leaves - large spikes of cream & lemon flrs throughout the year - useful cut flr variety - frost tender

 

 

Grevillea Nancy Otzen

 

 

Medium evergreen shrub to 1.5m with scarlet red and cream flowers winter and spring.

 

 

Grevillea Pink Lady

 

 

Attractive ground cover - prickly linear leaves - pink coronet shaped flrs most of the time peaking in Sp - frost resistant.

 

 

Grevillea Pink Pearl (syn. G. Canberra Gem)

 

 

Dense shrub to 2 m - prickly foliage - reddish pink flr clusters most of the year - frost hardy.

 

 

Grevillea Pink Surprise

 

 

Vigorous shrub to 5 m tall - greyish green divided foliage - very large pink flrs on long stems throughout the year - frost tender.

 

 

Grevillea Poorinda Constance

 

 

Vigorous and hardy shrub to 2 m - dark green oval leaves - orange red spider flrs much of the year - frost resistant.

 

 

Grevillea Poorinda Royal Mantle

 

 

Prostrate groundcover to be planted at 3 m centres - attractive oak - shaped leaves with bronze new growth - red toothbrush flrs in Sp - frost resistant.

 

 

Grevillea Red Hooks

 

 

Vigorous shrub to 3 m - green fish bone shaped leaves - scarlet toothbrush flrs Sp and Su - medium frost resistance only.

 

 

Grevillea robusta

 

 

Silky Oak - a semi-deciduous tree to 25m - large golden orange flrs in early Su - frost tender when young.

 

 

Grevillea rosmarinifolia

 

 

Shrub to 2.5m - prickly dark green linear leaves - red flrs most of the year - drought and frost hardy.

 

 

Grevillea rosmarinifolia nana

 

 

Compact spreading shrub or groundcover to 1.5 m high - fine needle like foliage - abundant red flrs in Wi - frost resistant.

 

 

Grevillea Scarlet Sprite

 

 

Dense shrub to 2 m - green prickly needle like foliage - prolific scarlet flrs in Wi and Sp - frost resistant.

 

 

Grevillea semperflorens

 

 

The first recorded grevillea hybrid, growing to 2m tall - soft fine foliage on arching branches - yellow & pink flrs most of the year - tolerant of moderate frost.

 

 

Grevillea sericea

 

 

Upright shrub to 1.5m high - dark green linear leaves - pale pink spider flrs much of the year - frost resistant.

 

 

Grevillea sericea Colloroy Plateau

 

 

An erect shrub to 1.5 m - green oval pointed leaves - dark pink flowers much of the year - frost resistant.

 

 

Grevillea sericea mauve form

 

 

Upright shrub to 1.5 m high - dark green linear leaves - pink/mauve spider flrs much of the year - frost resistant.

 

 

Grevillea Strawberry Blonde

 

 

Vigorous bushy shrub to 2 m tall - attractive long deeply lobed leaves - apricot toothbrush flrs during Wi & Sp - tolerant of light frosts only.

 

 

Grevillea triloba

 

 

Fast growing spreading shrub reaching 2m high by 4m wide - grey green three-lobed pointed leaves - perfumed feathery inflorescences in Wi and Sp - frost resistant.

 

 

Grevillea White Wings

 

 

Vigorous and hardy shrub to 3 m - prickly lime green divided leaves - delicate perfumed white flrs in Sp - frost hardy.

 

 

Grevillea Winpara Gem

 

 

Fast growing shrub to 2 m - soft finely divided grey green foliage - red flrs fading to orange in Wi & Sp - frost resistant.

 

 

Grevillea Winpara Gold

 

 

Fast growing shrub to 2 m - attractive grey green foliage - decorative pink & yellow flr clusters in Wi & Sp - frost resistant

 

 

Grevillea x gaudichaudi

 

 

Prostrate vigorous groundcover - oaklike leaves with red new growth - burgundy toothbrush flrs Sp - Su - frost resistant.

 

 

Hardenbergia violacea

 

 

Vigorous trailer or low climber - dark green foliage - purple pea flrs Wi and Sp - tolerates dryness, lime and light frosts.

 

 

Hardenbergia violacea rosea

 

 

Vigorous trailer or low climber - dark green foliage - pink pea flrs Wi and Sp - tolerates dryness, lime and light frosts.

 

 

Helichrysum italicum

 

 

Curry Plant - small shrub to 80cm , narrow silvery foliage with curry roma. Informal hedge and cottage gardens.

 

 

Hibbertia obtusifolia

 

 

Dainty prostrate ground cover spreading to 1m - small rounded glossy leaves - large buttercup yellow flrs in Sp & Su - sun or part shade - frost resistant.

 

 

Hibbertia scandens

 

 

Widespread vigorous sprawling plant - large lush green leaves - showy yellow flrs for most of the year often occurring with the red berries - light frosts only.

 

 

Hymenosporum flavum

 

 

Native Frangipanni - Ornamental fast - growing tree to 12m - glossy green leaves - sweet scented yellow flrs in Sp - light frosts only .

 

 

Indigophera australis

 

 

Open shrub to 2m - slender branches of ferny bluish leaves - sprays of pinkish purple pea flrs in Wi and Sp - frost resistant.

 

 

Kunzea ambigua

 

 

Hardy upright shrub to 3 m - small heath like leaves - fluffy white flrs Sp to Su - frost resistant - useful screening shrub.

 

 

Lagerstroemia indica (Crepe Myrtle)

 

 

Small deciduous tree to 5m various coloured forms available, flowering Su. Frost tolerant.

 

 

Lavandula Jack Pike

 

 

Lavandula stoechas select shrub variety to 50cm. Dense silver-grey leaved aromatic plant, Fragrant purple bloomsin Sp Su. For open sunny location, well drained soil.

 

 

Leptospermum Cardwell

 

 

Shrub to 1 m - fine light green leaves - shrub is covered with white flrs in Sp - frost resistant.

 

 

Leptospermum Copper Glow

 

 

Rounded shub to 3m - dark green and copper coloured foliage with reddish stems - small white flrs - usually frost resistant.

 

 

Leptospermum morrisonii Burgundy

 

 

Hardy upright shrub reaching 3 m high by 2 m wide - attractive burgundy coloured leaves - large pure white flrs in Su - tolerant of wet conditions & frost.

 

 

Leptospermum petersonii

 

 

Lemon - scented Tea Tree - small tree or large shrub to 5 m - decorative aromatic leaves - small white flrs early Su - heavy soils - moderate frosts only.

 

 

Leptospermum rotundifolium Lavender Queen

 

 

Shrub to 1.5 m - dark green round leaves - large lavender flrs in Sp - frost resistant.

 

 

Leptospermum spectabile

 

 

Erect plant growing 2 m high - narrow elliptical leaves with burgundy new growth - very showy red flrs are seen in late Sp - frost resistant.

 

 

Lomandra hystrix

 

 

Hardy tussock forming grass to 1 m tall - long green weeping strap like leaves - prickly spikes of creamy yellow flrs in Sp - tolerant of shade & heavy soils - frost resistant.

 

 

Lomandra longifolia

 

 

Hardy tussock forming grass to70cm tall - long green weeping strap like leaves - prickly spikes of creamy yellow flrs in Sp - tolerant of shade & heavy soils - frost resistant.

 

 

Melaleuca nesophila

 

 

Bushy shrub to 4m - bright green oval leaves - terminal mauve flrs heads in Sp& Su - medium frosts only.

 

 

Melaleuca thymifolia

 

 

Shrub to 1m - small light green leaves - dainty violet flrs over long period - full or filtered sun - frost resistant.

 

 

Melia azedarach

 

 

White Cedar - An ornamental deciduous shade tree reaching 10m - dark green pinnate leaves - lilac flowers in Sp followed by yellow berries - frost resistant.

 

 

Myoporum insulare

 

 

Boobialla - tall shrub or small tree to 6 m - green elliptical almost succulent leaves - small purple spotted white flrs much of the year - used as a rootstock for grafting eremophilas - moderate frost only

 

 

Myoporum parvifolium

 

 

Neat totally flat ground cover - small purplish leaves - white spotted flrs Sp-Su - frost resistant - tolerates wet conditions.

 

 

Myoporum parvifolium fine leaf form

 

 

Neat totally flat ground cover - small purplish leaves - white flrs Sp - Su - frost resistant - tolerates wet conditions.

 

 

Myoporum parvifolium pink

 

 

Hardy prostrate groundcover - small fleshy green leaves - pale pink starry flrs - moist position - frost resistant.

 

 

Olearia phlogopappa

 

 

Shrub to 1.5m - felted grey leaves - bright pink daisy flrs in Sp - moist semi - shaded position - tolerates frost and snow.

 

 

Pandorea jasminoides

 

 

Vigorous climber - green pinnate leaves - large pink/ white trumpet flrs in Sp and Su - light frosts only.

 

 

Pandorea pandorana - Wonga Vine

 

 

Vigorous climber - green pinnate leaves - creamy white flrs with purple spotted throat in Sp - tolerates dryness and moderate frost.

 

 

Pandorea pandorana Ruby Belle

 

 

Wonga Vine - vigorous climber - green pinnate leaves - red flrs in Sp - tolerates dryness and moderate frost. (Descriptive label only)

 

 

Persoonia chamaepitys

 

 

Creeping Geebung - evergreen trainling groundcover, bright green leaves and yellow flowers Su.Well drained soil, avoid humid wet areas.

 

 

Philotheca myoporoides

 

 

Shrub to 1.5 m - small aromatic green leaves - pink buds and white starry flrs in Wi and Sp - tolerant of frost, lime and partial shade.

 

 

Philotheca myoporoides long leaf form

 

 

Native Wax Flower - shrub to 1.5 m - small aromatic green leaves - pink buds and white starry flrs in Wi and Sp - tolerant of frost, lime and partial shade.

 

 

Photinia Red Robin

 

 

Large evergreen shrub to 5m suited to hedging, flushes of new red foliage, small white flowers Sp. Frost tolerant.

 

 

Podocarpus lawrencei

 

 

Mountain plum pine - a slow growing conifer usually to1.5 m high - attractive grey fringe like foliage - 5 mm long red fruit - frost hardy - hedge or tub specimen.

 

 

Saintpaulia

 

 

African Violet flower colour varieties - see our blog

 

 

Scaevola aemula Mauve Clusters

 

 

Creeping ground cover - serrated green leaves - mauve fan shaped flrs in Sp and Su - moderate frosts only.

 

 

Scaevola Jervis Bay

 

 

Small scrambling perennial - bright green leaves - mauve fan flrs in Sp.

 

 

Stenocarpus davallioides

 

 

Fern-Leaf Stenocarpus Thornton Peak- small tree for semi-shade or as tub specimen. Prune regularly to maintain fern-like folliage.

 

 

Stenocarpus sinuatus

 

 

Firewheel Tree - mediumto tall evergreen tree to 15m. Large wheel-like red flowers in Su & Au. Tolerates variety of soils, mulch well and protect from fost.

 

 

Syzygium luehmannii

 

 

Small leafed Lilly Pilly - evergreen tree to 15m, attractive new folliage, white flowers in Sp, followed by red fruit - can be used for jam. Suitable for hedges to 5m

 

 

Syzygium Resilience

 

 

Selectionof Syzygium Aussie Southern resistant to many pests. Screening /hedge plant to 3 m with attractive new folliage, white flowers in Sp, followed by red fruit

 

 

Tasmannia lanceolata

 

 

Mountain Pepper - medium shrub to 3m with dark green leaves and red stems. White flowers in Sp with berries on female plants. Prefers cool,moist shaded position, tolerates frost. Edible leaves and berries.

 

 

Telopea Corroboree

 

 

Small tree to 3m, red flowers wit pink tinge in late Sp. Plant in well drained soil, frost hardy once established.

 

 

Telopea speciosissima

 

 

NSW Waratah - evergreen shrub to 3m, red flowers in Sp, Plant in well drained soil, frost hardy once established.

 

 

Templetonia retusa

 

 

Cockies' Tongues - a 2 m tall member of the pea family forming a rounded shrub - grey green leathery leaves - large deep pink to brick red pea flrs - tolerates alkaline soils, frost tolerant, part shade.

 

 

Thryptomene saxicola F.C. Payne

 

 

Shrub to 1m fine - green foliage - deep pink flrs Wi - Sp suitable rockeries - frost tolerant.

 

 

Tristaniopsis laurina

 

 

Water Gum - attractive tree to 12m, perfumed yellow flowers in Su. Leaves urn red in Wi. Prefers moist location wit wellmulched soil.

 

 

Viola hederacea

 

 

Native Violet - a ground hugging perennial for a moist postition - round green leaves - purple & white violets in Sp & Su - frost tolerant.

 

 

Westringia fruticosa

 

 

Native Rosemary - Compact shrub to 1.5m - small grey - green leaves - white flrs most of the year - usually frost resistant.

 

 

Westringia Smokie

 

 

A variegated form of W. fruticosa growing to 0.5 m - silky grey leaves edged with white giving smoky appearance - white flrs - frost resistant.

 

 

Westringia Wynyabbie Gem

 

 

Fast growing shrub to 2 m - fine grey/green foliage - dainty mauve flrs most of the year - tolerates frost.

 

 

Westringia Zena

 

 

Small compact form of W. fruticosa - grey foliage - white flrs - ideal for hedging - frost resistant.

 

 

 
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