Natives

Grevillea Carpet Layer is a dense, spreading evergreen ground cover valued for its hardy nature and long-lasting floral display. The attractive dark green, serrated foliage forms a thick mat across the soil surface, making it an excellent choice for suppressing weeds and covering large areas with minimal maintenance. From winter through spring and often into summer, it produces masses of soft pink, toothbrush-like flowers that create a vibrant and eye-catching display. These nectar-rich blooms are highly attractive to nectar-feeding birds, adding colour and activity to the garden during the cooler months when flowering plants can be limited.
A light prune after flowering will help maintain a neat appearance and encourage dense, fresh growth. If fertilising, use a low-phosphorus native fertiliser to ensure healthy development.

Soil: Well-drained soil. 
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Drought, light frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 0.30m x width 2m

Big Red is a magnificent kangaroo paw that makes a bold architectural statement in the garden. Strappy green leaves grow to around 250mm long, forming a neat clump at the base, while impressive flower spikes can soar up to 2 metres tall, creating dramatic vertical impact. The clusters of vivid tomato-red flowers, each up to 40mm long, are carried high above the foliage and provide a spectacular display from late spring through to mid-summer. The velvety blooms are rich in nectar, making them highly attractive to nectar-feeding birds and a wonderful addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. For best results, plant in a sunny position with well-drained soil. An annual application of a low-phosphorus Australian native fertiliser after flowering will support healthy growth and strong flowering. Remove spent flower spikes and any dead foliage regularly to keep the plant tidy and encourage continued vigour.

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun. Drought and coastal hardy. Light frost tolerance.
Size: Height 2m x width 1m