Hedges

Elaeocarpus reticulatus Prima Donna is an elegant native rainforest tree admired for its refined appearance and versatile use in the landscape. In spring, it produces an abundance of delicately fringed, soft pink flowers that resemble miniature petticoats, emitting a subtle, sweet fragrance. These blossoms are followed by ornamental blue berries, which provide seasonal interest and attract seed-eating birds. Highly adaptable and fast-growing, Prima Donna performs well in a variety of settings, making it ideal for screening, hedging, avenue planting, or as a standalone feature tree. Its evergreen foliage and graceful structure offer year-round appeal.

Soil: Prefers well-drained soil enriched with organic matter; avoid waterlogged conditions.
Conditions: Thrives in full sun. Best suited to warmer regions; protect from frost in cooler climates.
Size: Height 4–7m in height and up to 3m in width

It's so pretty, it almost seems impossible that Hydrangea macrophylla Mars exists! Each floret on the full mophead blooms is lushly saturated with deep pink or purple-blue, outlined by a white edge that makes it look like something out of a fairytale. The foliage is very dark green and deeply ribbed, completing the picture-perfect look. A classic choice for including in gardens and landscaping, Mars also makes a nice choice for low hedges and containers. 

Soil: Well-drained, loamy soil. The soil must be alkaline to produce continuous pink flowers, and acidic to produce blue. To increase alkalinity, add garden lime.
Conditions: Hydrangeas do not like hot, direct sunlight so plant with morning sunlight and partial shade in the later parts of the day. Frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 1-2m x width 0.60-1m

Sterling Silver is a striking, spring-flowering acacia - a dwarf shrub form of the Coastal Myall Wattle. The broad silver leaves are a definite highlight making it an excellent foliage contrast to the bright yellow blooms in early spring. The acacia will become a sprawling shrub and it will respond well to a light prune to keep it from getting too leggy. Plant it on the edge of a raised bed or use it as a low hedge. Fertilise every six months with a slow-release Australian Native feed for best results.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Wind, drought and coastal hardy. Light frost tolerance.
Size: Height 1.5-2m x width 2-3m

Callistemon Wilderness White is a graceful, small bottlebrush featuring elegant weeping branches and a stunning display of large white blooms in spring. Its soft green foliage provides a fresh contrast to the crisp flowers, creating a bright and refined look in the garden. Ideal for use as a windbreak, hedge, or screen, it also attracts birds with its nectar-rich flowers. Prune after flowering to encourage healthy, vigorous new growth.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Thrives in a sunny position. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 2.5m x width 2m

The Royal Cape Plumbago is a vibrant evergreen shrub that brings a splash of rich, deep blue flowers to your garden. This stunning variety has been specially bred to retain its vivid colour, even through the intense heat of summer. From late spring to autumn, it produces large, full clusters of phlox-like flowers in abundance, creating a spectacular display of colour. Its dense, shrub-like habit makes it an excellent choice for hedging, screening, or as a standout feature in your landscape.

Soil: Thrives in well-drained soil.
Conditions: Prefers full sun to semi-shade. Hardy, versatile, and low-maintenance, it’s ideal for hot climates and coastal gardens.
Size: Grows to a mature height and width of 2–4m.

Murraya paniculata, commonly known as orange jasmine, orange jessamine, china box or mock orange, is a lush evergreen shrub or small tree prized for its glossy green foliage and beautifully fragrant white flowers. Highly perfumed clusters of creamy white flowers appear throughout the warmer months, filling the garden with a sweet citrus scent. These blooms are followed by small orange-red berries that attract birds and add further ornamental appeal. With its dense foliage, fragrant flowers and adaptability, it remains one of the most popular plants for privacy screens, boundary hedges and ornamental planting in residential landscapes. Its compact growth responds exceptionally well to regular trimming, allowing it to be shaped into formal hedges or maintained as a neat feature plant.

Soil: Well-drained soil.

Conditions: Full sun to partial shade. Coastal, frost and drought tolerant.

Size: Height 3m x width 1.5-3m

The Photinia Red Robin produces dark green leaves with new growth in a vibrant red. In spring, fresh white flowers appear to brighten the garden. It is popular as a fast-growing hedging shrub/tree. This plant is very hardy, low maintenance and is popular as a fast-growing hedging shrub/tree. Red Robin thrives in any climate.

Soil: Most soil types
Conditions: Tolerates periods of drought, coastal conditions, light frosts and high winds.
Size: Height 4m x width 1.5m

Meet Carnival Red — the garden’s answer to fireworks with roots. This dense-growing leucospermum turns heads with soft mid-green foliage and an explosion of vivid red pincushion flowers throughout spring. Bright, bold and impossible to ignore, it brings serious colour and texture to garden beds, feature plantings and statement pots alike. Use it as a striking feature shrub, plant en masse for maximum impact, or shape it into a vibrant hedge or border. The nectar-rich blooms are also a magnet for birds and pollinators — and they make exceptional long-lasting cut flowers indoors too.

Soil: Well-drained soil. If you have clay soils, use mounds to plant into to facilitate drainage. Be sure to use a native soil mix when planting. Exotic potting mix or exotic fertiliser will kill them. 
Conditions: Full sun. Coast and drought tolerant. Will tolerate a light frost.
Size: Height 1.5m x width 1.5m