Evergreen Plants

A wonderful, smaller-growing kangaroo paw with distinct red to burgundy coloured flowers on branched stems, Bush Elegance brings a rich depth of colour through spring-summer. Each flowering stem can produce up to ten colourful flower heads for a great display. Mix with other coloured kangaroo paws for a stunning effect. Great for massed planting, as a container plant, or for edging. The rich burgundy flowers are laden with nectar, attracting native birds and bees to the garden.

Soil: Prefers well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, light frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 0.60m x width 0.50m

Acacia cognata Copper Tips, commonly known as River Wattle, is a striking small tree or large shrub celebrated for its beautiful coppery new foliage and profuse yellow spring blooms. This fast-growing evergreen plant is perfect for creating a dense, weeping screen or a standout feature in any garden. With a lifespan of 5 to 10 years, or even longer in ideal conditions, it requires minimal pruning due to its graceful, cascading habit. In addition to its visual appeal, it serves as excellent erosion control and is friendly to pipes and drains, making it a practical choice for many landscapes.

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types.
Conditions: Sunny to light shade. Drought and coastal hardy, and tolerates light frost.
Size: Height 5m x width 3m 

Striking, sculptural, and unlike almost any other wattle, Acacia aphylla earns its name from the Greek for “without leaves” — and it truly delivers on that promise. Instead of foliage, this remarkable shrub forms a dense network of blue-green, wiry branchlets that twist and weave into a naturally artistic shape. Despite its fierce, spiky appearance, the branches are surprisingly soft to the touch, giving it an intriguing contrast between look and feel. Its spreading habit and intricate structure make it a standout feature in the garden, especially when used as an architectural focal point. From late winter into spring, the plant softens its bold form with clusters of bright yellow flowers, adding seasonal warmth and classic wattle charm. Commonly known as the Leafless Rock Wattle, this unique Australian native thrives in well-drained soils and sunny positions, rewarding gardeners with year-round visual interest and texture.

Soil: Extremely well-drained sandy soil.
Conditions: Full to part sun. It will be intolerant of damp areas and may not thrive in humid areas.
Size: Height 3m x width 2m

Commonly called the Italian Pencil Pine, Cupressus sempervirens Glauca is a low-maintenance tree with a natural columnar habit. It produces aromatic foliage with dark blue-green colouring. It requires little to no pruning to maintain its naturally tidy upright shape. When planted in a row, it is a tree that adds a strong architectural element to the garden.

Soil: Adaptable to light sands and heavy clays but prefers well-drained soils.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 15-20m x width 1-1.5m

Waterlily Camellia produces dense, evergreen foliage and stunning, formal double, bright pink blooms during the cooler months. The flowers bring a marvellous display of colour to the garden and are magnificent as a cut flower. Waterlily looks amazing in a feature pot and makes a wonderful hedge or espalier. Prune after flowering to the desired shape and sieze, and feed with a camellia fertiliser.

Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil. A potting mix rich with peat moss or humus is ideal when added at the time of planting.
Conditions: Tolerates full sun to part shade. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 3-4m x width 3m