Hedges

A small-to-medium, dense shrub with highly aromatic foliage, Prostanthera Minty continuously releases a mint essence into the atmosphere. The soft mint-fragrant foliage is smothered in delicate mauve blooms during mid to late spring, attracting butterflies and small insect-eating birds. Minty is the perfect plant for small or large spaces because it is easily trimmed to the size needed. Plant close to paths and windows where the fragrance can be enjoyed.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Frost, drought and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 1-1.8m x width 1-1.2m

Callistemon Purple Splendour is a relatively compact bottlebrush with an abundance of brilliant purple flower heads in spring with a follow-up flush in autumn. The new foliage is a soft pink colour - adding a colourful contrast to the more mature, grey-green foliage. Naturally open in habit, prune Purple Splendour regularly to encourage more dense growth and even more flowers. 

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Tolerant of drought, frosts and coastal conditions.
Size: Heigh 2-2.5m x width 1-2m

Callistemon pachyphyllus Green is a lovely small-to-medium shrub with a soft, cascading habit. Its lime-green flowers pop beautifully against the grey-green foliage, and the best part? It can flower all year round! Deadhead regularly and you’ll get two big flushes in spring and autumn, with spot flowers in between. Perfect for hedges, screening, or just as a show-stopping centrepiece in your garden.

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, heat, wind and coastal tolerant. Frost hardy.
Size: Height 1.5-2m x width 1.5-2m

Leptospermum Starry Night is a graceful weeping shrub with soft dark purple-almost black foliage and purple-pink young stems. The large white cup-shaped flowers attract butterflies and small birds that love to forage amongst the blossoms. Plant Starry Night as an eye-catching specimen in a paved courtyard, an informal screen against a wall or fence line, or as a medium-sized hedge. The dark foliage adds interest all year round and acts as a great contrast plant in gardens and landscaping.

Soil: Moist, well-drained soils.
Conditions: Full sun or full shade. Frost, drought, sea spray and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 2.5m x width 2m

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

Salix integra Hakuro Nishiki, commonly known as Variegated Willow or Dappled Willow, is a colourful ornamental shrub that brings year-round interest to gardens and containers. In winter it displays striking red stems, while the fresh spring growth emerges in soft shades of pink, white and green. As the season progresses, the foliage matures into elegant cream and green variegation, creating a light, dappled effect in the landscape. Compact and naturally dense, this attractive willow responds well to pruning and can be shaped into hedges, standards or feature shrubs, allowing it to be maintained at almost any desired height. Ideal for garden beds, borders or large pots, it adds vibrant colour and texture throughout the seasons.

Soil: Tolerant of most soil types.
Conditions: Full sun, part shade or full shade. Frost, drought and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 3m x width 3m

Grevillea Hills Jubilee is a small, attractive shrub with fine green foliage and abundant spider-like flowers in beautiful pink and white. Hills Jubilee is a lovely grevillea to add to your garden as it attracts nectar-feeding birds and bees. Ideal for low, neat hedging in narrow areas or attractive as massed plantings in broader landscapes. Pruning after flowering will promote further flowering, dense habit and control growth. Each 3-4 years, a hard prune will result in a fresh flush of flowers and foliage.

Soil: Well-drained clay loams or sandy soil with a neutral to acid pH.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought and frost tolerant.
Size: Height 1-1.5m x width 1-1.5m