Natives

Syzygium Cheetah is a fast-growing evergreen native shrub with glossy, deep green leaves and eye-catching new red foliage. It has feathery, creamy white flowers in spring to summer, followed by pink-purple, fleshy edible berries. It makes a great hedge, screen and windbreak plant.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, heat and coastal tolerant. Frost tender.
Size: Height 3-6m x width 2-4m

Also known as Trigger Grass, Stylidium Trigger Plant is a stunning tufting Australian native that features deep green foliage and clusters of flowers ranging in colour from white to bright pink. The common name comes from the unusual way these flowers disperse pollen; they have a cocked trigger that springs upwards when an insect visits the flower and dumps a load of pollen on the back of it’s head; the insect then deposits on other flowers as it goes about it’s business. People can trigger the same explosive reaction as insects by tickling the inside of the flower with a bit of stiff grass. Once triggered, the column needs about an hour or more before it can hit again. Trigger Grass is perfect for rockeries, verges, native gardens, poolside, coastal gardens, pots and containers. Trim the spent flower stems to keep the plant tidy

Soil: Adaptable to a wide range of soils.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Drought and coastal hardy. Tolerates light frost once established.
Size: Height 30cm x width 30cm

Syzygium australe Up and Away is an attractive, cultivated variety prized for its elegant, upright form and refined foliage. This versatile lilly pilly, native to eastern Australia, features lush green leaves complemented by clusters of white flowers that appear in the warmer months. These are followed by dark pink, edible fruits that add seasonal interest. Its naturally narrow, vertical habit makes Up and Away an excellent choice for creating height in the landscape, whether used as a standalone feature or clipped into a tidy hedge. For optimal performance, apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to encourage fresh growth and overall plant vigour.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 4-5m x width 1-2m

With cinnamon-coloured new growth creating a beautiful contrast to the bright green mature foliage, Syzygium Cinnamon Twist is a wonderful Australian native plant suitable for screening and hedging. The fluffy cream flowers appearing en masse during summer adds a beautiful dimension to this lovely plant as well as attracting birds and bees into your garden, making this a beneficial plant for everyone.

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. For best results shelter from salty winds. Drought and light frost hardy.
Size: Height 2-3m x width 1.5m

Adding unique form and texture to garden beds, containers, and fresh arrangements, the feathery, silvery rose flower spires of  Ptilotus exaltatus Matilda are eye-catching to say the least, especially when sunlight filters through them from behind. Like pointed bottlebrushes, the blooms are more bristly than they first appear and sit atop sturdy stems with leathery, gray-green foliage. The long-lasting blooms beckon to bees and butterflies in the garden or make excellent cut flowers that are gorgeous in a vase or unique additions to mixed bouquets.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Heat, drought and frost tolerant.
Size: Height 0.90m x width 0.50m

Grevillea juniperina x rhyolitica ‘Sunkissed’ is a compact, evergreen shrub that produces a stunning display of golden-orange flowers throughout the year, attracting birds, bees, and butterflies. With its fine, needle-like foliage and naturally dense, mounding habit, ‘Sunkissed’ is ideal for low hedging, rock gardens, native gardens, and containers. This tough and drought-tolerant grevillea thrives in full sun to part shade, requiring minimal maintenance while adding vibrant color to any landscape.
Soil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy
Conditions: Full sun to part shade, drought & frost tolerant
Size: 1m H x 1.5m W

Syzygium Big Red is a dense lilly pilly with large, glossy leaves with gorgeous dark crimson new growth which contrasts beautifully with the mature green leaves. White summer flowers are followed by edible fruit. A great feature, screen, hedge or topiary plant that can be grown in large pots. Big Red responds very well to pruning making it an excellent plant for hedging and screening in residential situations. Mulch well to keep down weeds and conserve soil moisture.

 
Soil: Most well-drained soils.
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade. Drought and coastal hardy.
Size: Height 4m x width 2.5m

Strawberry Blonde is medium sized spreading shrub with grey-green toothed foliage and outstanding burgundy-caramel-cream flowers in winter and spring. Plant as a striking hedge or feature plant, great for attracting wild birds to your garden. Prune after flowering to retain a dense, bushy shape.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Sunny position. Frost, drought and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 3m x width 3m