Exotics & Ornamentals

Protea Christine is a compact protea with an eye-catching winter display of deep pink flowers that look spectacular both on the shrub and in a vase. Christine is ideal for small areas, rockeries and containers. Protea Christine fits in well with low maintenance, low water use gardens, and as with all proteas, Christine is perfect as a cut flower. Avoid exotic potting mixes and fertilizers as these products can kill proteas.

Soil: Well-drained soil. With clay soils, create a mound to facilitate drainage.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Drought, coastal and moderately frost tolerant.
Size: Height 2.5m x width 2.5m

The Sensation Pear is a beautiful and productive fruit tree that brings both ornamental charm and delicious harvests to the garden. Its glossy green foliage transforms into rich red tones in autumn, creating a striking seasonal display. This variety produces attractive red-skinned pears with crisp white flesh. Also known as Red Williams, the fruit is sweet, juicy, and perfect for picking straight from the tree, making it a favourite for fresh eating. For reliable fruiting, Sensation Pear requires a cross-pollinator. Pairing it with a compatible variety such as Williams Pear will ensure a good yield. Easy to grow and rewarding, it’s an excellent choice for home orchards or feature planting in edible gardens.

 Soil: Well-drained, well-worked soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Protect from strong winds. Frost tolerant. 
Size: Height 2-8m x width 4m 

The Napoleon Cherry is a vigorous deciduous fruit tree prized for its attractive fruit and reliable cropping. It produces medium to large cherries with yellow skin flushed with a soft pink blush and firm, juicy white flesh. The fruit has a sweet flavour and is excellent for eating fresh, as well as for cooking, bottling, or preserving. Trees are strong, upright growers and typically produce a good crop when mature. Fruit ripens in December, making it an early summer harvest in Australian gardens. In spring, the tree is also ornamental, displaying delicate white blossoms before the fruit develops. For best fruit set, the Napoleon Cherry requires a compatible pollinator. Suggested pollinating varieties include Blackboy, Van, Stella, and St Margaret cherries. Like most cherry trees, they benefit from winter pruning to maintain shape, improve airflow through the canopy, and encourage productive fruiting wood. They are suitable for home orchards and larger gardens where their spring blossoms and summer fruit can be fully enjoyed

Soil: Fertile, free draining soil, preferably a friable loam with good aeration
Conditions: Full sun. Frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 3-4m x width 2-3m