Natives

Callistemon Mauve Mist is a striking evergreen shrub prized for its vibrant pink–mauve bottlebrush flowers, borne on elegant long stems. Flowering through spring and summer, its nectar-rich blooms are highly attractive to birds and beneficial insects. New foliage emerges in soft pink tones before maturing to lush green, adding an extra layer of seasonal interest and colour contrast. Ideal as a feature specimen, informal hedge, or standout addition to mixed garden beds, Mauve Mist brings both beauty and biodiversity to the landscape.

Soil: Well-drained sandy soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 1-3m x width 1-2m

Cherry Surprise is a naturally compact, extremely hardy lilly pilly with striking bright red new growth that contrasts superbly with the older green foliage. Small cream flowers appear in spring and summer. Perfect for hedging, screening or topiary. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape as a dense hedge, and fertilize with a slow-release fertilizer in late winter and early autumn.

Soil: Well-drained soil with added enrichment. Mulch well after planting and water well in dry weather.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, light frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 1-2m x width 1.5m.

The Golden Wattle is more than just a plant — it’s Australia’s national floral emblem and a true celebration of our landscape. Bursting into life from late winter through early spring, it cloaks itself in masses of bright yellow, pom-pom flowers, adding brilliant golden highlights to gardens, parks, and reserves. This versatile tree has a rich history. Its fragrant blossoms have been used in perfumes, while its seeds are edible. Today, it remains a symbol of resilience and unity, while also providing nectar for native birds, butterflies, and insects.

Soil: Any free-draining soil.
Conditions: Tolerant of drought, frost and coastal conditions.
Size: Height 4-6m x width 2-4m

Acacia maxwellii, or Prostrate Umbrella Bush, is a charming and distinctive Australian native that adds a touch of unique elegance to any landscape. As its name suggests, this low-growing shrub features a delightful umbrella-like canopy of finely textured foliage that sprawls gracefully along the ground. With its silvery-blue leaves and occasional pops of golden flowers, it’s like having a natural work of art in your garden. This hardy plant is a master of adaptability, thriving in various conditions and making it a popular choice for both formal gardens and more casual landscapes. The Prostrate Umbrella Bush is a true testament to the beauty of Australian flora, providing a striking and easy-to-care-for addition to your outdoor sanctuary, creating a tranquil space filled with native charm and botanical wonder. 

Soil: Adaptable to most soils.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, heat and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 0.30m x width 1.5m

An outstanding form of Acacia cognata, Fettucini shows off uniquely textured foliage. With extremely decorative rippled lime-green foliage throughout the year, this attractive Australian native is extremely versatile. The bright foliage will make this an absolute standout wherever it is used, and the softly cascading growth habit means this stunning shrub looks equally good as a specimen plant, feature pot or informal hedging. Like all wattles, the attractive flowers appear in late winter - attracting bees and other wildlife to the garden.

Soil: Best grown in fertile, well-drained soils
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Light frost tolerance once established.
Size: Height 0.75m x width 1.2m

Acacia baileyana, or Cootamundra Wattle, is an iconic Aussie native. It is easily identified by its feathery blue-grey foliage as well as the iconic golden pom pom flowers. The tree produces profuse sprays of these small globular flowers in late winter to early spring providing a striking contrast against the backdrop of the soft silver-blue foliage. This species can be used as a beautiful feature tree, paddock tree, roadside tree and is great for erosion control. They are ideal as cut flower and as bird nesting habitats. Keep separate from natural bushland as it can self-seed.

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types.
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade. Tolerant of frost, salt and drought.
Size: Height 6-8m x width 3-5m

A very popular Australian native, Scaevola Mauve Clusters put on a terrific flower show from spring to autumn. The fast-growing shrub features clusters of fan-shaped, periwinkle purple flowers complementing the lush, bright green foliage. It looks incredible planted around the house in hanging baskets or as a ground cover and landscapes needing a pop of colour. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a tidy appearance, and feed with a slow-release native fertiliser in spring.

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun. Coastal, drought and moderately frost tolerant.
Size: Height 0.30m x width 1m

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