Shrubs

Acacia pravissima Little Nugget, or Ovens Wattle, is a highly ornamental shrub with a quirky tendency to grow in unusual shapes and forms, providing interest in the garden as well as delightful, lightly scented golden blooms from winter to spring. Little Nugget is ideal for mixed beds, verges, nature strips, and roundabouts, and enjoys a quick pruning after flowering, to keep a denser habit.

 Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Coastal and frost hardy.
Size: Height 1.2m x width 1m

Banksia Honey Cones Banksia is a compact, hardy Australian native shrub renowned for its masses of golden-yellow flower spikes and fine, dark green needle-like foliage. The spectacular blooms appear mainly in autumn and winter, attracting birds, bees, and other pollinators to the garden. This variety has a dense, rounded growth habit making it ideal for rockeries, native gardens, mass plantings, or decorative containers on patios and verandas. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact shape and encourage new growth.

Soil: Prefers well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to light shade. Drought, coastal and frost tolerant
Size: Height 1m × Width 1m

Grevillea Amethyst is a stunning evergreen shrub prized for its dense, finely textured foliage, which creates the perfect backdrop for its show-stopping display of soft amethyst-purple flowers. Blooming over an extended period, these elegant flowers not only add colour and charm but also attract a variety of pollinators, including birds and bees. Ideal for native gardens, feature planting, or general landscaping, Grevillea Amethyst brings a touch of refined beauty and year-round interest to any outdoor space.

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, wind, light frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 1.5m x width 1.5m

Festuca glauca Elijah Blue is a compact, low-growing perennial tussock grass prized for its striking powdery blue foliage. Its neat, rounded form fits easily into a range of garden settings, making it ideal for edging, rockeries and small spaces. In summer, buff-coloured plumes rise above the foliage, adding soft texture and seasonal interest. Elijah Blue looks particularly effective when planted en masse and complements cottage-style and low-maintenance garden designs.

Soil: Well-drained soil- does not tolerate wet feet. Mulch and water well until the plant is established - usually around 12 weeks.
Conditions: Full sun or part shade. Tolerates drought, frost, coastal and cool climates.
Size: Height 0.50m x width 0.50m

Also known as Rock Daisy and the Swan River Daisy, Brachyscome Fresco Candy is a compact Australian native shrub with fine ferny foliage and mid-pink daisy-like flowers. Very long flowering, Fresco Candy produces masses of flowers for most of the year, and is very pretty on terraces and embankments and perfect for rockeries and pots/hanging baskets.
A light trim in autumn will keep this plant neat and tidy, and producing flowers for most of the year.

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 40cm