Natives

Leptospermum Mozzie Blocker is a small airy shrub with citronella lemon-scented slender foliage, tinted copper-orange when new. This cultivar continually vaporises citronella into the atmosphere to repel mosquitos - crushing the foliage will release more of the oils contained in the leaves. With long clusters of small pink-white tea-tree flowers during summer, Mozzie Blocker is a lovely ornamental plant for the backyard. Ideal planted around entertainment areas to repel mosquitos and other insects. Plant as hedging or screening around decks, pools, barbeque areas, or indoors as needed.

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types.
Conditions: Sunny to part shade. Drought and coastal hardy. Protect from hard or prolonged frost.
Size: Height 2m x width 1-1.5m

Hardenbergia Sweet Heart is a vigorous climber or groundcover, producing masses of purple pea-shaped flowers in spring. A feature of Sweetheart is the large heart-shaped leaves that help form a dense cover. Hardenbergia Sweet Heart is such a versatile native - train it as a climber to provide a quick screen on fences and pergolas, grow it as a dense ground cover to cascade down banks or walls, or plant it in pots on the deck.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Drought and coastal tolerant. Protect from frost.
Size: Height 0.1m x width 2.5m

The Red Champagne Finger Lime is an evergreen tree with small green leaves and creamy blooms produced in late summer and autumn. The flowers are followed by elongated red fruits. The luscious caviar-like fruit within is light pink-red with a tangy, intense flavour. Red Champagne will begin to ripen, but not entirely on the tree, throughout the winter season and early spring. Once picked, leave the fruit for five to ten days to completely ripen. Please note: finger lime 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: Will perform best in a warm sheltered spot in full sun. Tolerant of light frost and dry conditions.
Size: Height 4-6m x width 3-4m

Myoporum parvifolium Fine Leaf is a dense, prostrate Australian native ground cover valued for its soft, fine green foliage and spreading habit. It forms a lush carpet that hugs the ground, making it ideal for covering large areas with minimal maintenance. From late spring through to early autumn, the plant is dotted with masses of tiny, starry flowers that sit just above the foliage, adding a delicate seasonal display while still maintaining its tidy appearance. Perfect for spilling over embankments, cascading across retaining walls, or filling difficult-to-access areas, Fine Leaf is excellent for suppressing weeds and stabilising soil. Its hardy nature makes it well suited to dry gardens, coastal sites and low-maintenance landscapes. Prune lightly once a year to encourage fresh, dense growth and to maintain shape. Feed annually with a controlled-release native fertiliser to keep plants healthy and flowering well.

Soil: Plant in free-draining soil rich in organic matter.
Conditions: Prefers a full sun position. Coastal, frost and drought hardy.
Size: Height 15-30cm x width 3m