Exotics & Ornamentals

Helleborus Gold Collection® Ice Breaker Max is an exceptional evergreen perennial celebrated for its early blooming and long-lasting flowers. Belonging to the Ranunculaceae family, Ice Breaker Max features large, outward-facing, white blooms with a distinctive green center. Flowering in late winter to early spring, the helleborous is a beacon of colour in colder months. The leathery, dark green foliage adds to its year-round appeal. Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring and autumn to encourage strong growth and flowering. Remove any damaged or old foliage in late winter before new growth emerges to keep the plant looking tidy and healthy.

Soil: Thrives in well-drained, humus-rich soil with good moisture retention. Performs best in neutral to slightly alkaline soil but adapts to a range of conditions
Conditions: Prefers partial to full shade, though it can tolerate some morning sun.
Size: Height 0.30m x width 0.40m

The Dwarf Kumquat Meiwa is a petite citrus treasure, perfectly suited to small gardens, balconies, courtyards, or even a sunny indoor position. This compact variety produces beautifully bright, round to oval-shaped fruit renowned for their exceptional sweetness. Unlike many other citrus, Meiwa kumquats are enjoyed whole — both the edible rind and the juicy flesh are sweet and flavourful, with only soft seeds nestled inside. The fruit can be eaten fresh straight from the tree, preserved, candied, or transformed into delicious marmalade, making it a wonderfully versatile addition to the home garden. Its glossy green foliage and naturally neat growth habit add year-round ornamental appeal, bringing a lush, vibrant touch wherever it is placed. With annual pruning, the Dwarf Meiwa Sweet Kumquat can be easily maintained at approximately 1 to 1.2 metres tall, making it ideal for growing in containers or compact garden spaces. It is self-pollinating, so only one tree is needed to enjoy a generous harvest of sweet, golden fruit.

Soil: Well-drained, sandy loam soil with plenty of added organic material such as compost.
Conditions: Sunny position. If you are in a colder climate, you can grow a Dwarf Meiwa Sweet Kumquat Tree in a container to bring indoors to a sunny window over winter. Citrus always prefers to be outside in direct sunlight, so once the threat of frost has passed, relocate your potted plant outdoors for the spring and summer months.
Size: Height 1-2m x width 1m

Morus nigra, better known as the Black Mulberry, is a handsome deciduous tree with a broad, domed shape and big, thick green leaves. In season it produces small red fruits that deepen into rich purple, sweet and juicy black mulberries. While it’s loved for its fruit, this tree is just as valued for its ornamental appeal, bringing a strong, stately presence to the garden. It also throws generous shade, so if you want to enjoy its full form and canopy, be sure to give it plenty of room to spread.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, heat, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 8-12m x width 15m

Protea Donna is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its large, elegant blooms featuring soft cream and blush pink bracts surrounding a prominent central cone. Flowering from late autumn through spring, it provides an extended display of colour and interest when many other plants are dormant. The long-lasting flowers are excellent for cutting and make an impressive addition to floral arrangements. Combining exceptional ornamental appeal with a hardy, low-maintenance nature, Protea Donna is ideal as a feature plant, in mixed garden beds, or grown in large containers.

 
Soil: Well-draining native soil mix.
Conditions: Prefers full sun. Moderate frost, drought and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 2.5m x width 2m  

The dwarf Satsuma Plum is a small, well-shaped deciduous tree that produces masses of fragrant pink and white blossoms in early spring, creating a beautiful display before the fruit appears. This attractive variety develops striking red-purple freestone plums with firm, juicy flesh and a distinctive sweet, slightly spicy flavour. Harvesting occurs in mid to late summer, making it a reliable mid-season fruiting variety. The plums are excellent for eating fresh straight from the tree and are also well suited to preserving, stewing, and making jams. For the best fruit production, Satsuma requires a cross-pollinating plum variety nearby. Suitable pollinators include Santa Rosa, Mariposa, Ruby Blood, and Narrabeen.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Frost, heat and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 1-2m x width 1-2m