Exotics & Ornamentals

Syringa Blue Hyacinth is a beautiful deciduous lilac prized for its early flowering and wonderfully fragrant blooms. Opening one to two weeks before most common lilacs, it welcomes spring with clusters of rich purple-pink buds that unfurl into soft mauve-blue flowers, their cool tones appearing almost blue in the crisp light of the season. This long-lived ornamental shrub forms an attractive upright habit, complemented by fresh green, heart-shaped foliage that may develop warm bronze tones in autumn. The sweetly scented flowers are a magnet for bees and butterflies, while also making exceptional cut blooms for filling the home with their classic lilac perfume.

Soil: Well-drained soil. They dislike waterlogged conditions.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Cold hardy.
Size: Height 2m x width 2m 

Mangifera indica Bowen mangos, also known as Kensington Pride mangoes, are Australia's most popular and commercially grown mango. It is an attractive tropical, evergreen tree with a dense canopy of long, narrow green leaves. Clusters of fragrant small yellow or pink flowers appear through winter and spring. The large, fleshy fruit is usually green, ripening to bright yellow with red blush, around March and April. The sweet, juicy mango is perfect for fruit platters, chutneys, ice cream and smoothies.
Young trees need to be watered often and fertilised with nitrogen three times a year.

Soil: Well-drained soil. Mulch thoroughly.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Mangoes prefer tropical and subtropical climates with humid, hot summers and cool, dry, frost-free winters.
Size: Height 8m x width 8m

Leucospermum So Sincere is a striking evergreen shrub that dazzles with vibrant red flowers in spring, providing long-lasting displays. Perfect for low maintenance, low water use gardens or containers, this shrub is ideal for coastal and native gardens. Its vivid red flowers not only enhance your garden's beauty but also attract birds, making it a wonderful addition to any outdoor space. Additionally, Leucospermum So Sincere is an excellent choice for cut floral displays.

Conditions: Prefers full sun or part shade. Drought, coastal and light frost tolerant.
Soil: Well-draining native soil.
Size: 2m H x 1.5m W

Hazelnut Lambert is a reliable, heavy-cropping variety prized for its large, sweet, premium-quality nuts. One of the most productive hazelnuts available, it produces generous harvests of delicious nuts that are perfect for roasting, blanching, baking, or simply enjoying fresh from the tree. In winter, Lambert displays attractive male catkins alongside small female flowers, adding seasonal interest before the foliage emerges. Although both flower types are present on the same tree, they bloom at different times, so planting a compatible pollinator such as Cosford, Red Adeline, or Wanliss Pride is essential for a successful crop. Beyond its outstanding nut production, Lambert makes an attractive deciduous tree with lush green foliage that turns warm golden tones in autumn. 

Soil: Humus-rich, well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Prefers cool to warm temperate climates. Frost hardy.
Size: Height 4m x width 4m