Natives

A compact, evergreen plant with blue strappy leaves, Dianella Cassa Blue is an extremely hardy dwarf clumping native grass. Showing off masses of tiny purple-blue starry flowers in spring, followed by blue berries during summer, this variety puts in quite a show for many months of the year. As it is one of the longest-flowering dianellas, Cassa Blue is a perfect choice for edging, potted displays or creating beautiful points of interest in native and exotic garden beds. Dianella are a clumping spreading type of plant and as such are incredibly useful for stabilising the soil.

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types.
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 1m x width 0.50m

Callistemon Little John is a very popular dwarf bottlebrush with scarlet red flowers that give a spectacular display of colour. Little John can be shy to flower but worth growing for the attractive blue-grey foliage and compact habit alone. A great rockery, container or screening/hedging plant, it is recommended to prune Little John after flowering to promote new growth. 

Soil: Well-drained sandy soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 1m x width 1m

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.

Acacia Scarlet Blaze is a unique ornamental form of Cinnamon Wattle. Discovered in 1995 in Victoria, Scarlet Blaze is a striking, small evergreen tree with a weeping habit. Beautiful blood-red, ball-shaped flowers appear from August to October whilst the leaves exude a fragrant cinnamon perfume. An excellent informal hedge, screen or windbreak, Scarlet Blaze is a magnificent feature plant in the garden. Pruning is not recommended for the species.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to semi-shade. Protection from strong winds is advisable. Light frost, drought and coastal tolerant. Does not like humidity.
Size: Height 4m x width 3m

Westringia Mighty Bloom is a compact, hardy native shrub prized for its exceptionally large mauve flowers, which are almost twice the size of typical westringia blooms. Flowering from late winter through to late summer, the masses of soft mauve flowers with distinctive pink spotting contrast beautifully against dense olive-green foliage, creating a long-lasting display of colour. This versatile evergreen shrub is ideal for low hedging, screening, topiary work, coastal gardens, native landscapes, and container planting. Mighty Bloom responds well to pruning and can be lightly trimmed as needed to maintain shape and encourage dense growth. Apply a slow-release native fertiliser in spring to support healthy foliage and prolific flowering. 

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

Lomandra Katie Belles™ is a highly versatile and evergreen Australian native plant, celebrated for its exceptional performance in both wet and dry conditions. This striking plant produces masses of highly perfumed flowers from September to November, with occasional repeat blooms in autumn. Renowned for its ability to strengthen soil by up to 285%, Katie Belles™ is perfect for erosion control and adds a touch of elegance to any garden setting.

Soil: Moist soils, adaptable to well-drained areas and periodic inundation.
Conditions: Full sun to heavy shade. Tolerates drought, cold, and coastal conditions; occasional flooding, but not permanent standing water.
Size: Height 1.5-1.8m x width1.2-1.5m