Evergreen Plants

Syzygium australe Straight and Narrow is a very slender, semi-compact Australian native with a naturally upright, columnar habit. Its dense, tight foliage emerges in rich warm red tones before maturing to glossy green, creating year-round visual interest. In spring and summer, clusters of soft white flowers appear, followed by attractive pink to red fruit that add further ornamental appeal. This elegant lilly pilly provides a native alternative to Italian cypress or pencil pine, making it ideal for narrow spaces where height and structure are desired without excessive width. It is particularly well suited to hedging, screening, feature planting, and large pots or containers. Tip prune while the plant is young to encourage dense foliage growth. Once established, prune yearly or as required to maintain its neat, upright form.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, heat and coastal tolerant. Frost tender.
Size: Height 5-8m x width 1-1.5m

Rosemary Chef's Choice is an outstanding rosemary specially selected for its higher oil content and spicy flavour. It is an attractive semi-prostrate shrub with fragrant blue flowers in winter and spring. Chef's Choice is great for decorative pots within your outdoor entertaining area, hedges and screens.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Sunny position. Very hardy - tolerates most climates.
Size: Height 0.80m x width 1m

Scleranthus biflorus Cushion Bush is a distinctive, low-growing perennial valued for its bright green, moss-like foliage and naturally sculptural form. It forms dense, rounded cushions that spread across the ground, often moulding beautifully around rocks and hard surfaces to create a soft, organic look. An excellent feature plant, Cushion Bush is ideal for rockeries, between stepping stones, or as a decorative addition to pots. It pairs well with contrasting foliage plants but is equally appealing displayed on its own as a neat, textural accent. It can also be used as a lawn substitute in low-traffic areas, providing a lush, carpet-like appearance—though it is best suited for visual effect rather than regular foot traffic.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade. Frost, drought and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 0.05m x width 0.80m

Orange Cross Kangaroo Paw is a striking Australian native with evergreen, strappy foliage and tall spikes of burnt-orange flowers appearing through spring and summer. Like other kangaroo paws, it makes a bold feature in the garden and adds vibrant colour to borders, native plantings, or containers. The long flower spikes are also excellent for cut flowers, creating a dramatic display in vases where their bright colour can last for weeks. For best results, apply a slow-release Australian native fertiliser once a year after flowering. When the flowering season finishes, prune the spent stems right back to the base. This encourages fresh growth, with new flower stems emerging from the plant’s underground rhizome.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, light frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 1.5-2m x width 1m

Lomandra grasses have become an Australian garden staple thanks to their dense growth, compact foliage, excellent landscape performance, and reliability. With soft, fine, lime-green leaves and charming small yellow flowers that appear in spring, Misty Green is a standout variety ideal for modern gardens. This versatile plant works beautifully in landscaped beds, borders, or mixed plantings, and also performs well as a feature plant or in mass plantings. Extremely hardy and low maintenance, it tolerates both frost and drought, making it a dependable choice for a wide range of Australian garden conditions.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Frost, drought and coastal hardy.
Size: Height 0.50m x width 0.50m