Natives

Eucalyptus preissiana, or Bell Fruited Mallee, is a compact, ornamental mallee eucalypt. Its umbrella-like leaf canopy consists of oval, blue-green, blunt-tipped leaves and bell-shaped seed pods. The standout feature of this native tree would have to be its bright, cheerfully yellow flowers, which bloom into a burst of stamens from winter to summer. The mallee is suitable for roadside plantings, screens and shade trees.

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types.
Conditions: Full sun. Moderately drought tolerant and lightly frost-tolerant. Pollution and coastal hardy - though hard to maintain in tropical climates.
Size: Height 3m x width 2m

Myoporum Purpurea is a hardy, fast-growing Australian native groundcover that forms a dense carpet of fine green foliage with attractive purple-toned new growth. Delicate white flowers bloom from spring through summer, creating a beautiful contrast against the colourful foliage. Ideal for suppressing weeds, covering slopes and banks, or replacing lawns in low-traffic areas, this easy-care variety is drought tolerant, low maintenance, and thrives in a wide range of conditions.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, heat, wind, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 0.30m x width 3m

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

Grevillea Caloundra Gem is a medium to tall shrub with deeply divided, mid-green leaves. Large, pale-pink brush flowers bloom throughout the year to stunning contrast, only further complimented by the fact that Caloundra Gem is a low-maintenance, fast-growing plant once established. This brilliant bird-attracting shrub will make an excellent addition to any garden or landscape. Prune when young for a bushy, compact growth.

Soil: Well-drained soil but can tolerate heavy soils.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, frost, wind and coastal hardy.
Size: Height 2-5m x width 1.5-2m