Natives

Grevillea Black Flowering Form is a spectacular West Australian upright spreading shrub with lustrous dark green, deeply divided foliage with bronze/brown stems. The highlight of this native is the unusual black to deep burgundy toothbrush-style flowers that grow in clusters in winter and spring. The flower colours can vary quite a lot with some being quite dark red and others almost black. The Black Flowering grevillea is a vigorous grower often long-lived, making a great long-term screen or feature in your shrubbery. Trim back after flowering as the heads can be messy. Fertilise with blood and bone or a slow-release, native formulated fertiliser.
 
Soil: Well-drained, not too moist, slightly acid soils with lots of leaf matter and mulch around roots.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Moderately tolerant to frost and drought. Coastal hardy.
Size: Height 2.5-4m x width 1-3m

Easy to grow and extremely hardy, Pandorea pandorana Tiffany is an attractive, evergreen climber with light green leaves and large clusters of petite golden-apricot blooms. Flowers appear in summer and autumn providing months of colour. Prune after flowering to encourage bushy growth and future blooms. Low water requirements once established the plant will benefit from a deep soaking in the peak of summer.

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 2-3m x width 2m

Naturally Dwarf, Little Ruby is a compact growing shrub with deep green, rounded foliage and thorny stems. Little Ruby displays pale white-pink flowers in summer, followed by aromatic, green, finger-shaped fruits. Little Ruby will begin to ripen but not fully on the tree. Once picked, leave the fruit for five to ten days to completely ripen. Inside the fruits are filled with small pale red pearls of tangy juice, which have a wonderful texture and flavour. This fruit is great in summer drinks and desserts, and may also be used in chutneys, jams and marmalades. Both juice and pulp go well with fresh oysters, fish and calamari. As the tree has a slight weeping habit, it can be pruned to shape. Trees will begin to produce fruit from the second autumn of planting.

Soil: Plant in composted, well-draining soil. Mulch in spring and keep the soil moist in summer.
Conditions: It will do best in a warm, sheltered spot and can do well in dappled shade though will thrive in full sun. Tolerant of frost and dry conditions.
Size: Height 1.8m x width 1m

An evergreen tree with deep green, rounded foliage and thorny stems, Rainforest Pearl displays pale white-pink flowers in summer, followed by aromatic, finger-shaped fruits tinged green-red. Rainforest Pearl will begin to ripen but not fully on the tree. Once picked, leave the fruit for five to ten days to completely ripen. Inside the fruits are filled with small pearls of tangy juice, which have a wonderful texture and flavour and are perfect for seafood, Asian cooking and cocktails. As the tree has a slight weeping habit, it can be pruned to shape. Trees will begin to produce fruit from the second autumn of planting.

Soil: Plant in composted, well-draining soil. Mulch in spring and keep the soil moist in summer.
Conditions: It will do best in a warm, sheltered spot and can do well in dappled shade though will thrive in full sun. Tolerant of frost and dry conditions.
Size: Height 2-3m x width 1.5-2m

Callistemon Rocky Rambler is a compact groundcover with neat form and fine, almost-spiny foliage which emerges in pale pink fluffy tufts. Rocky Rambler flowers prolifically with bright red brushes attractively tipped in gold, and attracts birds and butterflies. Perfect for landscaping, containers, rockeries, coastal gardens, and as a weed suppressor. An easy care plant, just a quick tip prune once or twice a year is all it needs to encourage a more dense habit and to tidy up old flowers.

Soil: Adaptable to all types of soil.
Conditions: Prefers full sun but will tolerate dappled shade. Frost and drought tolerant once established.
Size: Height 0.30m x width 0.8m

Brachyscome multifida Pink is a delightful, low-growing spreading native with fine, delicate foliage and soft pink daisy-like flowers in spring and intermittently throughout the year. This gorgeous perennial is perfect for mass plantings as well as bringing colour to cottage gardens, windowboxes, hanging baskets & pots. Mulch and water well during dry periods, and clip to deadhead and encourage a new flush of flowers mid-season.

Soil: Tolerates most soil types and planting conditions including seaside and alkaline soil.
Conditions: Plant in full sun to maximize vibrancy of the new growth. Heat, coastal and frost hardy.
Size: Height 15cm x width 30cm

Landscape Orange is a magnificent kangaroo paw with very tall, slender bi-colour spikes. The clusters of bright orange and yellow flowers put on a fabulous show from spring to mid-summer. Annual fertilising after flowering using an Australian native fertiliser will be beneficial. Once flowering is finished, prune the whole stem to the base, and the plant will reshoot with new stems from the underground rhizome.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, light frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 1-2m x width 0.40-0.80m

Anigozanthos Bush Surprise is a striking dwarf kangaroo paw prized for its uniquely coloured blooms. The velvety flowers blend rich orange, red and purple tones, highlighted by a vivid apple-green interior that makes each “paw” stand out dramatically. Compact and upright in habit, Bush Surprise is ideal for smaller gardens, borders, and containers. When planted en masse in a sunny position, it creates a bold display of long-lasting colour and architectural form. Good drainage is essential to keep the plant healthy and flowering freely. With the right conditions, Bush Surprise delivers vibrant colour and a spectacular garden statement.

Soil: Prefers well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, light frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 0.70m x width 0.50m