Hedges

Adenanthos ‘Silver Streak’ is an attractive native shrub-like tree used for contrast in the landscape. This Australian native is covered in fine, ferny silver grey/green foliage giving it a 'soft' appearance and it is soft to the touch. The flowers are red and insignificant - though still bird-attracting - and it is the colour and texture of the foliage that is the feature. A useful screen plant as it is a tall and upright form of woolly bush, it can be used in cut flower arrangements, and a potted plant makes a lovely Australian native Christmas tree. Tip pruning gives the bush a great shape although pruning is not necessary. Feed in spring with low phosphorus fertiliser.

Soil: Well-drained soils.
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade. Drought, salt and frost tolerant.
Size: Height 2m x width 1.5m

Westringia Aussie Box is a compact, hardy native shrub that offers an excellent alternative to traditional exotic box hedging. Ideal for hedges, borders, mass plantings and containers, it also performs exceptionally well in coastal gardens thanks to its strong tolerance to salt-laden winds, drought and frost. During spring and summer, masses of soft mauve flowers appear amongst the dense grey-green foliage, adding seasonal colour while attracting pollinators to the garden. Naturally forming a neat rounded shape, Aussie Box can be left unpruned for a softer look or clipped into a formal hedge or topiary shape. Although it benefits from slightly more regular pruning than traditional box hedges, it establishes quickly and is far tougher in Australian conditions, making it a practical and attractive low-maintenance option for modern landscapes.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Frost, drought and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 0.40m x width 0.60m

Lavandula LaDiva Papillon Romance is a beautifully compact semi-dwarf English Lavender. Featuring softly fragrant grey-green leaves and tall purple-blue flower heads, this aromatic variety will add a fragrant dimension wherever it is planted. English Lavender is suited for culinary, perfumery and oil production making this beautiful shrub extremely popular. Perfect for cottage gardens and stepover hedging, rockeries and pots, the cut flowers may be dried and used in flower arrangements or potpourri. Lightly prune and fertilise after the main flowering flush to encourage a neat compact growth habit and repeat flushes of flowers.

Soil: Well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil that is slightly alkaline. It does not like wet soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, coastal, frost, wind and pollution tolerant.
Size: Height 30-40cm x width 30-40cm

Grevillea Karijini Moon is a striking upright shrub with dense green foliage and masses of vivid scarlet flowers that appear alongside crisp white buds. Flowering throughout the year, it provides a reliable source of colour and attracts birds, bees and other pollinators in every season. This hardy, waterwise shrub is ideal for mixed garden beds, native and wildlife gardens, and informal screening. With light training, Karijini Moon can also be shaped into a small feature tree, making it a versatile and eye-catching choice for a wide range of garden styles and landscapes.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 2m x width 2m

Callistemon Little Caroline PBR is a compact, dense-growing bottlebrush featuring soft green foliage and vivid red flowers that light up the garden from spring through summer. This hardy, low-maintenance shrub is ideal for hedging, borders, and container planting, bringing year-round structure and colour to landscapes. The bright red brush flowers attract birds and pollinators, adding life and movement to the garden. For best results, prune tips while young to encourage a dense form and fertilise in spring with a slow-release native fertiliser.

Soil: Very hardy and forgiving in all types of soil.
Conditions: Prefers full sun but will tolerate dappled shade. Suits a range of Australian conditions, including coastal areas, drought and light frost.
Size: Height 0.9-1m x width 0.75-1m

Sandpaper Fig is an native fruiting tree that gets its name from its rough textured leaves. The ancient fig tree produces a very sweet fruit growing to 2cm in diameter that can be eaten fresh, dried or cooked. Sandpaper Fig is generally a hardy species and adapts well to a wide range of habitats. It attracts birds, bees, insects and lizards making it a great addition to the garden.

Conditions: Prefers full-sun and is suitable to part-shade. Protect from frosts. Can tolerate drought.
Size: 6-10m H 3-5m W
Soil: Native Australian soil, well-drained. Tolerates sandy soils.

Discover the unique features of the Great Eastern camellia, a plant that boasts evergreen beauty and vibrant blooms.. When in bloom, the Great Eastern camellia presents large, striking flowers which may vary in colour, typically showcasing shades of crimson. Each blossom, which can be up to 12 to 15 centimetres in diameter, nestles amongst dark glossy green leaves. Whether planted as a hedge or showcased in a feature pot, the Great Eastern Camellia is a versatile shrub known for its vigour and cold-hardiness.

Soil: Plant in a free-draining soil that is medium to acidic pH, rich in organic matter.  A potting mix rich in humus is ideal, added at the time of planting. It is recommended to create a mound if your garden has clay soils.
Conditions: Sunny or partly shaded position with morning or afternoon sun. It can be grown throughout Australia and is tolerant of both heat and light frost, but may need protection in extreme situations, especially when young. Shelter from strong winds.
Size: Height 3-4m x width 2.5m

Known as Featherbush due to its fine feathery foliage, Aulax Bronze Haze is a beautifully compact shrub. Blooming during the spring and summer months, Aulax Bronze Haze displays yellow feathery flowers within the vibrant red and green foliage. Suitable for cut flowers, Bronze Haze is equally at home in garden beds, as a low hedge or on display in pots and containers. Plants in this family are very low maintenance. Pick off spent flowers to encourage denser re-growth.

Soil: Grow best in light gritty soil with good drainage. Ensure an Australian native potting mix and fertiliser is used if growing in pots, and select a pot with adequate drainage holes as these plants do not like to be waterlogged.
Conditions: Needs a full sun position to thrive. Coastal, light frost and drought tolerant once established.
Size: Height 2m x width 1.5m