Evergreen Plants

Santolina chamaecyparissus, or Cotton Lavender, is an outstanding Mediterranean herb with tiny, soft, and fragrant silver foliage that covers itself with hundreds of deep yellow button-shaped flowers in summer. The dainty, button-like yellow flowers are produced on long stalks in summer and create a spectacular display, especially when planted en masse. Great for borders, edging and pots with the added attraction of waving gently in the breeze.

Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich soil.
Conditions: Full sun position. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 0.60m x width 0.30m

Protea Honeyglow – a radiant jewel for your garden, blending captivating beauty with robust performance. Honeyglow mesmerises with its large, golden-yellow blooms that glow with a warm, honey-like radiance with a striking pink centre. These spectacular flowers, blooming from late winter through spring, provide a continuous display of vibrant colour and intricate texture that will capture and delight the senses. The long-lasting blooms of Protea Honeyglow are ideal for cut flower arrangements and makes a versatile landscaping solution.

Soil: Well-draining native soil mix.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, coastal and light frost tolerant.
Size: Height 2.5m x width 2m  

Dianella Blaze™ is a compact, heat-tolerant plant known for its striking deep purple foliage that persists most of the year, making it a standout alternative to Cordylines and Phormiums. This small Dianella adds a vibrant touch to any landscape and is particularly suited for use in roadsides, mass plantings, feature plantings, and gardens. Its superior heat, drought, and frost tolerance make it an adaptable choice for various climates. Planting Density: 4-6 plants per m², 2-4 plants per linear meter.

Soil: Tolerates sandy to clay soils; avoid very poor soils.
Conditions: Full sun to heavy shade; prefers light shade to heavy shade in Sydney and north, but can handle full sun near the coast. Tolerates heat, drought, and frost.
Size: Height 0.4m x width 0.4m

Gaura Lillipop Blush PBR is a bushy, hardy perennial shrub with long graceful stems that bloom with blush pink flowers in spring-summer. The stems are coloured a deep burgundy- providing a deep contrast against the bright green foliage. The flowers sway gracefully in the breeze hence the popular name Butterfly Bush which perfectly describes the plant resembles a fluttering cloud of pale pink butterflies. Plant Lillipop Blush as a mass planting, or as a colourful border/hedge.

Soil: Keep moist until established, mulching at planting time is beneficial.
Conditions: Full sun. Heat, drought and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 30-60cm x width <30cm

Camellia Buttons ‘n’ Bows is a stunning plant with formal flowers that start off light pink and transition to a darker pink at the edges, creating a beautiful display with its curved petals. The foliage is dark green, glossy, and dense, providing a striking contrast to the pale flowers. Like most camellias, Buttons ‘n’ Bows can be pruned after flowering. It is best to feed the plants in spring and summer with high-quality complete fertilizer.

Soil: Improve poor or heavy soils by adding plenty of decomposed organic matter before planting. Raised beds are recommended for areas with heavy clay soils.
Conditions: Sunny or partly shaded position with morning or afternoon sun. It can be grown throughout Australia and is tolerant of both heat and light frost, but may need protection in extreme situations, especially when young.
Size: Height 3m x width 2m