Evergreen Plants

Naturally Dwarf, Little Ruby is a compact growing shrub with deep green, rounded foliage and thorny stems. Little Ruby displays pale white-pink flowers in summer, followed by aromatic, green, finger-shaped fruits. Little Ruby will begin to ripen but not fully on the tree. Once picked, leave the fruit for five to ten days to completely ripen. Inside the fruits are filled with small pale red pearls of tangy juice, which have a wonderful texture and flavour. This fruit is great in summer drinks and desserts, and may also be used in chutneys, jams and marmalades. Both juice and pulp go well with fresh oysters, fish and calamari. As the tree has a slight weeping habit, it can be pruned to shape. Trees will begin to produce fruit from the second autumn of planting.

Soil: Plant in composted, well-draining soil. Mulch in spring and keep the soil moist in summer.
Conditions: It will do best in a warm, sheltered spot and can do well in dappled shade though will thrive in full sun. Tolerant of frost and dry conditions.
Size: Height 1.8m x width 1m

Azalea Inga is a low evergreen shrub with masses of semi-double, bright pink flowers with white edging during spring and spot flowering in autumn. Ideal for pots in a shady patio, garden bed or as a carpet underneath large trees. Inga adds bold colour to garden beds, shady patios, borders, or containers, and enhances any landscape with its bi-coloured blooms.

Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich soil.
Conditions: A sheltered position with filtered sun.
Size: Height 1.5m x width 1m

Lavandula LaDiva Papillon Romance is a beautifully compact semi-dwarf English Lavender. Featuring softly fragrant grey-green leaves and tall purple-blue flower heads, this aromatic variety will add a fragrant dimension wherever it is planted. English Lavender is suited for culinary, perfumery and oil production making this beautiful shrub extremely popular. Perfect for cottage gardens and stepover hedging, rockeries and pots, the cut flowers may be dried and used in flower arrangements or potpourri. Lightly prune and fertilise after the main flowering flush to encourage a neat compact growth habit and repeat flushes of flowers.

Soil: Well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil that is slightly alkaline. It does not like wet soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, coastal, light frost, wind and pollution tolerant. 
Size: Height 30-40cm x width 30-40cm

Heuchera Palace Purple produces a neat clump of attractive foliage with large maple-like leaves in shades ranging from bronze-green to deep purple-brown, with metallic purple undersides that add extra interest. During summer, slender stems rise above the foliage carrying clusters of tiny bell-shaped creamy-white flowers that bring a delicate elegance to the garden. Ideal for garden beds, rockeries, mass planting or containers, it provides year-round foliage colour and contrast in shaded or partly shaded areas.

Soil: Well-drained yet moist but will tolerate a range of soil conditions.
Conditions: Dappled sunlight through trees and shrubs but will tolerate more sun exposure in cooler regions. Will tolerate and thrive in hot humid conditions as well as cooler climates
Size: Height 0.30m x width 0.30-0.60m

Dampiera Mallee Skies is a beautiful little evergreen perennial Australian plant that can add a splash of blue to your garden. It flowers through spring and into early summer and is best suited to rockeries, raised beds and containers. It can be short-lived in more humid climates such as Sydney and Brisbane. Trimming off the spent flower stems in summer is pretty much the only maintenance that is required.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 0.30m x width 0.40m

The Navelina Orange dwarf tree is a highly regarded citrus variety, prized for its sweet flavour and virtually seedless fruit. Producing medium-sized oranges with a smooth, vibrant peel, it pairs beautifully with its glossy green foliage to create an attractive and productive feature in any garden. In spring, the tree is adorned with fragrant white blossoms that not only add visual appeal but also fill the air with a delicate citrus scent. This early-fruiting variety typically ripens from late autumn into early winter, bringing a burst of colour and freshness to the landscape when many other plants are slowing down. Its compact growth habit makes it an excellent choice for a range of garden styles, particularly Mediterranean-inspired spaces. It can be grown as a striking feature tree, trained neatly along a wall as an espalier, or planted in large pots for courtyards and balconies.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Frost tender.
Size: Height 1.5-2.5m x width 2m

A beautiful, upright evergreen shrub/tree with glossy, dark green leaves. Paradise Olivia provides a divine floral display in autumn and winter with a profusion of dreamy, double pink blooms. Camellias have a certain elegance that’s all their own, with handsome glossy foliage and exquisitely sculptured flowers. Prune after flowering to desired height and shape to encourage a bushy growth habit and the future development of flowers. Paradise Olivia is ideal for hedging, screening, borders, garden beds or patios.

Soil: Prefers to be grown in humus-rich, well-draining soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade to full shade. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 5m x width 2-4m

Camellia japonica Mark Alan Variegated is an upright evergreen shrub with shiny dark green foliage and beautiful large, semi-double red and white variegated flowers. The plentiful blooms appear from winter through to spring - bringing colour during the cooler months. Mark Alan Variegated adds a touch of charm and sophistication to any garden. It’s ideal for decorative pots or as an espalier. Additionally, it serves wonderfully as a hedge in areas with low light.

Soil: Prefers to be grown in humus-rich, well-draining soil.
Conditions: Prefers a sheltered location with partial shade, avoiding direct afternoon sun that can scorch its leaves and flowers. It thrives in environments protected from strong winds. Frost tolerant.
Size: Height 2m x width 2m