Natives

Melaleuca Candy Sparkles is a fabulous, fast-growing shrub to small tree featuring a distinctive paperbark trunk. In spring and autumn, it bursts into brilliant deep pink to red bottlebrush flowers tipped with golden stamens, creating a dazzling display that attracts honeyeaters in abundance. Ideal as a small street tree or a stunning garden specimen, Candy Sparkles also makes an excellent feature plant in mixed native gardens. It responds well to pruning and can be easily maintained at your preferred size. For best results, prune and apply a native fertiliser after flowering to keep your Candy Sparkles healthy, vibrant, and full of bloom.

Soil: Most well-drained soils.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Hardy in most Australian climates.
Size: Height 3.5m x width 1.5m

Westringia Blue Gem produces masses of the most vivid purple-blue flowers that look stunning against the narrow grey-green foliage of this Australian native shrub. The fine foliage makes this a perfect plant for clipping, and the shape and size create a visual feast if left as an informal hedge. Prune once or twice a year to maintain dense foliage growth, and fertilise annually with a long-term slow-release fertiliser.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to light shade. Drought, frost, wind, salt and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 1-1.5m x width 0.80-1.3m

Smooth Davidson’s Plum is a medium-sized rainforest tree native to eastern Australia, prized for its soft, fleshy fruits rich in antioxidants and vitamins. Despite its rarity in the wild due to infertile seeds, it flourishes in cultivation. From November to February, it adorns itself with delicate pink blossoms, later yielding clusters of delectable purple berries, perfect for both culinary delights and winemaking. Fruiting extends from February to May, with some trees bearing fruit even until August in warmer regions. This tropical/subtropical beauty boasts glossy, red-to-green leaves and a slender silhouette, reaching heights of 4-8 meters, making it an excellent choice for a central feature or shade tree in gardens.

Soil: Thrives in moist, fertile soil; tolerant of poor soil conditions.
Conditions: Suitable for full sun or part shade; protection required from harsh sun, frosts, and winds, especially when young.
Size: Height: 4-8m, Width: 2-4m

Special Features:

Suitable for pots
Bird attracting
Attracts bees & insects
Harvesting: Fruits typically appear from the third year onwards. Shake the trunk gently to gather ripe plums or allow them to drop naturally.
Note: Due to its rarity in the wild, propagation through cuttings or root division is necessary for cultivation.

Prostanthera Purple Haze is a small evergreen shrub with a dense growth habit and a spectacular display of purple flowers during late winter and early spring. The aromatic foliage of this Australian native gives it the common name of Mint Bush because of the refreshing fragrance when it is crushed. Ideal for rockeries, pathways and tubs on the patio. Use a slow-release low phosphorus fertiliser to help establish the plant. Mulching around the base of the plant will help retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Soil: Well-drained soil. Will tolerate clay soils.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Drought, frost and coastal hardy.
Size: Height 0.40m x width 0.50m

Grevillea Sylvia has grey-green feathery leaves and gorgeous spider-like spikes of deep rosy pink for most of the year. The unusual flowers attract nectar-feeding birds and bees and are excellent for cutting. Sylvia will be ideal as a screening and hedging shrub and it is recommended to prune after flowering. Mulch well.

Soil: Well-drained soils
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, light frost and coastal tolerant
Size: Height 4m x width 3m

Grevillea sericea x confertifolia Amethyst boasts dense, finely textured foliage providing an appealing backdrop to its show-stopping display of exquisite amethyst-colored flowers. With its ability to attract pollinators, Grevillea Amethyst is an ideal choice for adding a touch of allure and elegance to gardens and landscapes.

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, wind, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 1.5m x width 1.5m

Grevillea Big Foot is a low, mounding groundcover perfect for creating a lush, low-maintenance garden. This evergreen plant features spreading, finely textured foliage and very long, striking red flowers that bloom year-round, attracting birds and pollinators. Its wide growth habit makes it an excellent choice for erosion control, ground cover, or a colourful feature in garden beds and borders. Its vibrant blooms make it a standout addition to any garden while offering a habitat for native wild life.

Soil: Well-drained, acidic soil.
Conditions: Full sun for maximum flowering. Drought, heat, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 0.75m x width 2m

Dampiera linearis Royal Purple, also known as Common Dampiera or Wedge Leaved Dampiera, is a hardy native groundcover that adds a striking touch of colour to any garden. The evergreen plant is adorned with masses of royal purple flowers throughout spring and summer and creates a spectacular display when planted en masse. Royal Purple is quite versatile - making it ideal for use on retaining walls with its dense spreading habit. For a pop of colour, plant Royal Purple in hanging baskets around your home.

Soil: Any well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun.
Size: Height 0.3m x width 2m