Hedges

The Obsidian Collection includes stunning varieties of hydrangeas that have beautiful dark stems. Storm Cloud produces large blue to mauve mop-head flowers that mature into a bold, bright pink! The unusual black stem colour provides a strong contrasting effect in a winter garden. These vigorous growing varieties will reward you with gorgeous bloom displays set against fresh green foliage in late spring. Prune back to promote the set of buds during winter. True to form, this beautiful hydrangea will brighten your home as it has a long vase life.

Soil: Moist, well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full to part shade. Hydrangeas do not like hot, direct sunlight so plant with morning sunlight and partial shade in the later parts of the day.
Size: Height 1.2m x width 1.2m

A stunning deep magenta sasanqua variety of the Paradise Camellia range, Paradise® Exotic Jewel has delicately fragranced, double blooms that seem to glow against glossy, deep-green foliage. The flowers age over time to a deep crimson red - bringing even more contrast and colour to the garden. Blessed with an elegant appearance, Exotic Jewel has an upright habit with lateral branches arching in habit. Perfect for espalier, hedging or mass planting.

Soil: Prefers to be grown in humus-rich, well-draining soil.
Conditions: Full sun to semi-shade. Tolerant of mild-medium frosts.
Size: Height 2-4m x width 2-4m

Rhododendron Wedding Gown is simply magnificent in full bloom! Masses of funnel-shaped, fragrant white flowers with a golden throat appear in profusion over a compact evergreen shrub. The glowing flowers are beautifully contrasted against the small, deep green foliage. Planting Wedding Gown as a screen will add a wall of white in your landscape!
Alternatively, it will thrive in containers and small cottage gardens.
Apply mulch once a year to keep root system cool and retain moisture.
Note: Toxic to horses.

Soil: Well-drained, acidic soil.
Conditions: Partial shade.
Size: Height 1.5m x width 1.5m

Berberis thunbergii Rosy Glow is a small, deciduous shrub treasured for its impressively coloured foliage. New leaves in spring are purple and irregularly marbled with pink and white. They age to purple, then take on red and orange tones in autumn before falling. Berberis Rose Glow is commonly trimmed into a hedge or added to a mixed planting. The thorns make it ideal for blocking thoroughfares and trimmed plants will form a dense, impenetrable, yet attractive hedge.

Soil: Heavy soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, and waterways.
Conditions: Full sun. Coastal, heat and frost tolerant.
Size: Height 1.5m x width 1.2m

Camellia sasquana Paradise Green Tea is a large, slow-growing evergreen shrub with leathery, dark green glossy leaves. Fragrant white blooms adorned with golden stamens appear in autumn and early winter, providing a vital food source for bees. Paradise Green Tea is not only a stunning plant - its young leaves can be harvested to make green tea. The leaves are quickly steamed, and then heated and rolled before drying. The rapid steaming process preserves the colour as well as the large amount of antioxidants. However, if tea is not your thing, plant this lovely camellia to create a beautiful hedge that can be grown to any height and it will enhance the surroundings with its smooth, evergreen leaves and pretty flowers. Tea plants also grow well in large pots or containers, but they still require acidic, well-mulched, and well-drained soil.

Soil: Moist, humus-rich soil.
Conditions: In most home gardens, the best position is in dappled shade, as it provides some protection from frosts and the hot sun, which can burn the new leaves.
Size: Height 4m x width 3m (In commercial production, the height is kept at less than 1m for easy harvesting).

Acmena smithii Moonlight Flame is a gorgeous Lilly Pilly offering stunning colour contrast with variegated foliage in creamy whites, greens, yellows and pinky reds. New growth flushes with contrasting, warm copper tones - providing even more colour for your garden. A more compact grower than the ever-popular Forest Flame, the Moonlight Flame is ideal for use in low hedges, garden contrast and landscaping, foliage for floral arrangments and topiary.

Soil: Prefers a well-draining soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Lightly frost tolerant upon establishment. Cool temperate to sub-tropical climates.
Size: Height 1m x width 0.70m

Fraxinus griffithii ‘FRAX01’ Safe Haven™ PBR is a standout-plant for allergy-sensitive landscapes, offering a non-invasive, seedless option that adds beauty and elegance. Even though it displays abundant, long-flowering golden-yellow blooms, it doesn’t seem to produce enough pollen to cause issues for people with allergies. With its evergreen, vibrant lime green foliage and non-bee-attracting blooms, Safe Haven™ is an ideal choice as a hedge or grown as a stately tree, making it perfect for screening, windbreaks, or as a feature tree. Safe Haven requires pruning 1-3 times a year to maintain a tidy shape and can be pruned to a minimum of 1.6 metres.

Soil: Tolerates heavy soils and poor drainage, but performs best in well-drained soils
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Thrives in a wide range of Australian climates.
Size: Height 6m x width 4m

With cinnamon-coloured new growth creating a beautiful contrast to the bright green mature foliage, Syzygium Cinnamon Twist is a wonderful Australian native plant suitable for screening and hedging. The fluffy cream flowers appearing en masse during summer adds a beautiful dimension to this lovely plant as well as attracting birds and bees into your garden, making this a beneficial plant for everyone.

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. For best results shelter from salty winds. Drought and light frost hardy.
Size: Height 2-3m x width 1.5m