Grasses

Dianella Cherry Red is a graceful native flowering grass with bright green arching leaves with striking cherry red leaf bases. Tiny blue flowers on long stems are displayed in late winter to spring, followed by oval purple-blue berries in summer. Ideal for mass plantings, underplanting, rockeries, and borders. Feed with low phosphorus fertiliser for native plants in early spring or late summer.

Soil: Well-drained to moist soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Frost tolerant and requires protection from salt-laden winds.
Size: Height 0.50-1m x width 0.75m

The Giant Spear Lily is a spectacular Australian native prized for its tough, upright clumping habit, large bright green sword-shaped leaves and remarkable flower displays. Endemic to New South Wales, this succulent perennial is one of only two species in the genus Doryanthes. In spring, towering flower spikes can reach up to 5 metres above the foliage, producing impressive clusters of large red flowers. The flowerheads can become so heavy that the stems gracefully bend under their weight, adding even more character to this dramatic feature plant. An excellent choice for large gardens and containers, the Giant Spear Lily brings bold architectural structure and an unforgettable splash of colour to the landscape.

Soil: It is suited to most soil types, including nutrient-deficient soils.
Conditions: Best in partial shade but will tolerate full sun. Coast, drought, and frost hardy.
Size: Height 3m x width 2m. Flowers up to 5m

Cordyline Can Can is a dramatic new variety of Cordyline with fabulous, weeping, variegated foliage. The arching, strap-like leaves emerge in tones of pink and red - maturing to a mix of cream and green. The ever-changing colour of the foliage provides year-round-interest, and is unique to Can Can. Hardy and easy to grow, this cordyline is excellent for mass display or as a feature in a decorative pot.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Heat, drought and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 1.5m x width 1m

Lomandra Lil Bluey is a compact and resilient Australian native grass prized for its fine, blue-grey foliage that adds a cool, contemporary tone to garden designs. Forming a neat, clumping habit, it stays tidy with minimal upkeep, making it ideal for borders, rockeries, and mass plantings in modern landscapes. Its evergreen nature ensures consistent colour and structure year-round, while its adaptability makes it a reliable choice for erosion control and low-water gardens. 

Soil: Well-drained soil.

Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Frost, drought and coastal tolerant

Size: Height 0.25cm x width 0.20m

Lomandra Little Pal is a compact, fine-leaved Australian native grass valued for its neat, clumping form and slightly weeping, bright green foliage. This hardy perennial produces subtle cream flower spikes during spring, offering soft seasonal interest while maintaining a clean, architectural appearance year-round. Its tough and adaptable nature makes it an excellent choice for both contemporary and native garden designs. Ideal for borders, edging, mass planting, erosion control on banks, and container growing, Little Pal performs well across a wide range of landscape situations. Pruning or trimming after flowering will encourage a dense, tidy growth habit and fresh new foliage.

Soil: Tolerates most soil types but must be well-draining.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 0.50m x width 0.50m

Pennisetum setaceum, or Fountain Grass, is best known for the soft, fuzzy flower plumes commonly used in fresh and dried flower arrangements. The foliage of many of these eye-catching grasses is available in an array of beautiful burgundy, purple, and variegated colours. Fountain Grass is truly stunning when planted in generous clumps, creating a soft, flowing display that looks fantastic in rockeries, borders and mass plantings. Its graceful foliage adds texture and movement to the garden, while the feathery flower plumes provide extra interest. Cut back top dead growth from late winter to early spring, and protect from frost with a dry mulch in winter.

Soil: Moist, well-drained soils.
Conditions: Full sun. Light frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 1-1.5m x width 1m

Baloskion Didgery Sticks is a graceful Australian native sedge that forms elegant clumps of upright, slender, reed-like stems, creating a soft, grass-like appearance. In spring, it produces golden-brown flowers that appear at the tips of the stems, adding subtle seasonal interest. This adaptable and low-maintenance plant is ideal for wetland gardens, around ponds, or along water features, where its stems gently sway in the breeze, adding movement and texture. It also performs beautifully in containers or garden beds as a striking vertical accent.

Soil: Tolerates waterlogged conditions and adapts well to heavy soils.
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade. Frost tender.
Size: Height 1-1.5m x width 1-1.5m