Shrubs

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

Landscape Gold is a hardy and adaptable kangaroo paw from the Tall & Tough series, prized for its vibrant yellow to golden flower spikes and reliable garden performance. It flourishes in a wide range of soil types as long as drainage is good, making it an excellent choice for diverse garden settings across Australia. The luminous blooms are highly attractive to nectar-feeding birds and beneficial insects, adding movement and life to the landscape throughout its extended flowering season. During the flowering period, it responds well to applications of a low-phosphorus native fertiliser and benefits from occasional watering during extended dry spells to maintain strong, consistent blooming. Maintenance is minimal, requiring only an annual trim after flowering to encourage fresh new growth and repeat performance.

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types.
Conditions: Full sun to light shade. Tolerates light frost, drought and coastal conditions.
Size: Height 1-2m x width 1.5m