Natives

Grevillea Raspberry Dream - bred by Kings Park and Botanic Garden - is an exceptional performer that produces vivid red-pink flowers all year round. Each flower head is densely packed with small flowers, with long styles that bend over like hairpins before straightening out. With its naturally compact growing habit, Raspberry Dream is ideal for borders along paths, fence lines, driveways, and beds. Prune lightly as necessary to maintain its shape, and occasionally use a slow-release native fertilizer for optimal growth. 

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, frost, and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 1.5m x width 1.5m

Buckinghamia celsissima, or the Ivory Curl Tree, is an ornamental native tree with dark glossy leaves. An abundance of racemes of creamy white, sweetly scented saccate flowers clustered at the ends of the branches appear in autumn. It makes a stunning feature plant, suited to street planting and large gardens. Prune as desired to promote dense growth and flowering. Fertilise with a slow-release native fertiliser in spring.

Soil: Moist well-drained soils with added organic matter.
Conditions: Full sun to semi-shade. Originally from the tropical rainforests of eastern Queensland they are surprisingly adaptable and will grow in areas with light frosts, provided they are in a sheltered position.
Size: Height 30m in rainforest conditions (much shorter 5 - 10 metres in cooler climates and domestic settings) x 4m W.

Banksia ericifolia is a versatile native adaptable to most Australian climates. Classic, large orange flower heads decorate this hardy bush, surrounded by fine,needle-like foliage. Banksia ericifolia is fast growing and thus ideal as a screening plant. It is a great bird-attracting shrub and responds well to pruning. Like all banksias, it is phosphorus sensitive, so a good native fertiliser is best when it comes to feeding time.

Soil: Moist, well-drained soil with moderate drainage
Conditions: Sunny position. Salt, frost, drought, humid and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 2-7m x width 1-2.5m

A stunning evergreen climber with a neat growing habit, Pandorea jasminoides Pink Magic flowers profusely from spring to autumn, with sprays of large pink blooms with darker pink throats, on a backdrop of glossy dark green foliage. A vigorous twining vine, Pink Magic is ideal for covering walls, banks, trestle work and fences with a splash of colour. Prune to shape if desired.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Protect from heavy frost. Heat and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 5m x width 2-5m

Westringia Wynyabbie Gem is a variety of the commonly known Coastal Rosemary. A hardy compact native shrub with slender grey-silver leaves that are soft and velvety to the touch. Throughout most of the year, it produces small and dainty, light purple flowers amidst the foliage. Wynyabbie Gem is commonly included in a mixed planting, maintained in a container, included in coastal gardens, trimmed into a low hedge, or mass planted. Prune as needed to maintain shape and encourage bushiness.

Soil: Well-drained clay loam or sandy soil is ideal.
Conditions: Full sun. Heat, salt, wind and coastal hardy. Will tolerate a light frost.
Size: Height 2m x width 2m

Helichrysum bracteatum Red Jewel is prized for its vibrant, papery, deep-red blooms that light up the garden and dry beautifully for long-lasting arrangements. This easy-care annual produces masses of striking, straw-textured flowers that hold their colour and shape remarkably well, making them a favourite for crafting bouquets, wreaths, and other everlasting displays. Perfect for borders, cottage gardens, containers, and dedicated cut-flower patches, Red Jewel offers both visual impact and versatility. Its vivid hue, unique texture, and exceptional longevity—fresh or dried—ensure it remains a standout feature in any outdoor space. With reliable performance and minimal maintenance needs, this variety brings enduring beauty and practical charm to the garden all season long.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Tolerant of drought, coastal conditions and high heat
Size: Height 50cm x width 50cm

Crowea Little Rockstar is a beautiful small native shrub for all gardens. Pale pink buds open to star-like musk-pink flowers from autumn through to late spring, with scented foliage adding to its appeal. Little Rockstar will put on a show for you in your rockery gardens and borders. Keep moist during dry periods.

Soil: Prefers well-drained soils with some extra water during dry summers. Mulch well.
Conditions: Full sun to semi-shade. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 0.80m x Width 0.80m

Grevillea Scarlet Sprite is a joyful plant with bright and wonderful flowers that contrast with fine, deep green foliage all year round. Prolific scarlet-red flowers are the star of this neat shrub attracting native wildlife, bees, nectar-eating birds and butterflies. This tough native shrub will thrive in any garden and it is recommended to prune after flowering to promote flowering and dense growth habit.

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Plant in full sun for best flowering. Coastal, drought and frost tolerant.
Size: Height 1m x width 1m