Shrubs

Bring a splash of magic to your garden with Grevillea Purple Haze! This compact evergreen shrub shows off dense blue-green foliage that’s the perfect backdrop for its dazzling spider-like flowers in shimmering shades of purple, pink, and blue. Flowering for most of the year, it’s a colour spectacle that also invites birds, bees, and pollinators to share in the show. Whether planted en masse for impact, showcased as a feature shrub, or grown in a decorative container, Purple Haze brings a long-lasting pop of colour and life to any outdoor space.

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun. Frost, drought and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 0.60-1m x width 2m

An absolute ripper of a shrub, Leptospermum Piccolo is an extremely hardy Australian native. This colourful and compact shrub is a great addition to courtyards and small gardens as it is positively smothered in crimson-coloured flowers during spring. The blooms attract a wide variety of native insects, which in turn, attract native birds and other wildlife. Light pruning will keep it compact and increase the flower display, and feed with a slow-release native fertiliser in spring or late summer. As with most tea trees, Piccolo is a terrific fast-growing screening plant with its naturally dense growth habit.

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types.
Conditions: Full sun to light shade. Tolerates frost, drought and coastal conditions.
Size: Height 1m x width 1m

Callistemon Purple Cloud is a beautifully shaped Australian native shrub known for its vibrant purple bottlebrush flowers that appear from spring through summer. The blooms are rich in nectar, attracting birds, beneficial insects and small mammals, making it a great choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. Its naturally compact growth makes it ideal for narrow screens or small hedges, while unpruned plants develop a graceful, slightly weeping small tree form. Pruning after flowering helps maintain a dense, compact shape and encourages fresh growth and repeat flowering. It responds well to shaping, making it an excellent option for hedging or screening, but can also be left unpruned to develop its natural, softly weeping habit.

Soil: Suitable for a wide range of soils. 
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 2m x width 2m

A truly unique kangaroo paw, Bush Diamond produces dramatic paw flowers in colours ranging from snow white to off-white with a pink undertone. Bush Diamond multiplies and flowers prolifically throughout the year so a good feed with fertiliser in autumn and spring is recommended. This gorgeous little kangaroo paw will lighten up native borders and patio pots with its stunning flowers.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, coastal and light frost hardy.
Size: Height 0.80m x width 0.60m

Closely related to callistemon, Kunzea Persian Pink is a handsome evergreen shrub prized for its masses of soft pink, bottlebrush-style blooms. Flowering generously, the fluffy blossoms create a delicate yet vibrant display that brightens the garden while providing valuable nectar for birds, beneficial insects and small mammals. With its naturally compact and dense growth habit, Persian Pink is ideal for screening and privacy planting. It responds well to pruning, making it perfect for shaping into a neat native hedge or maintaining as a tidy feature shrub. The fine foliage remains attractive year-round, adding texture and colour even when not in bloom. Light pruning after flowering will help maintain its shape and encourage even denser growth, ensuring a beautiful display season after season.

Soil: Sandy, well-drained soils.
Conditions: Full sun. Frost, and coastal tolerant, copes with wind and rain; reasonably tolerant to humidity.
Size: Height 1-2m x width 1-2m