Shrubs

Westringia Mighty Bloom is a compact, hardy native shrub prized for its exceptionally large mauve flowers, which are almost twice the size of typical westringia blooms. Flowering from late winter through to late summer, the masses of soft mauve flowers with distinctive pink spotting contrast beautifully against dense olive-green foliage, creating a long-lasting display of colour. This versatile evergreen shrub is ideal for low hedging, screening, topiary work, coastal gardens, native landscapes, and container planting. Mighty Bloom responds well to pruning and can be lightly trimmed as needed to maintain shape and encourage dense growth. Apply a slow-release native fertiliser in spring to support healthy foliage and prolific flowering. 

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

The Cherry Laurel is a popular evergreen shrub widely used for hedging and screening due to its dense growth and lush foliage. It features long, large, glossy emerald-green leaves that create a rich and formal appearance in the garden. In spring, the plant produces strongly scented creamy white flowers that form upright clusters, adding seasonal interest while attracting bees and butterflies. The plant responds well to trimming, allowing it to be shaped and maintained as a neat formal hedge or left to grow more naturally as a dense screen. The Cherry Laurel has the added advantage of being considered relatively fire-retardant due to its dense, moisture-rich foliage, making it a practical as well as attractive addition to the garden.

 Soil: Most free-draining soil types.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Coastal, heat, and frost tolerant ( to -8C)
Size: Height 6m x width 4m

If you are looking for a bonsai tree with a striking appearance then the Pinus Coolwyn Bonsai - a very compact, slow-growing upright form of Japanese Black Pine -may be the one for you. This is one of the most beautiful pine species of bonsai with characteristic delicate needle-like green leaves that grow in pairs. During springtime, Coolwyn Bonsai will produce small reddish flowers to add to its dramatic appearance. Following the flowers, small brown cones appear. Due to its hardiness, it has been widely used in architectural designs, outdoor gardens, and presentations. Ideal for bonsai, oriental garden specimen or large decorative pot.

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types
Conditions: It can tolerate almost every unforgiving environment. It can grow and thrive even in areas with strong winds and ocean sprays.
Size: H 1m x W 75cm in the first 10 years.

Leptospermum Kiwi is a variety of manuka renowned for its pretty flowers and attractive foliage. During spring and summer, it produces single, dark pink flowers with a wax-like centre. These are produced en masse and are complemented with the fine, dark green foliage which is tinged with bronze. Leptospermum Kiwi is commonly used as a backdrop for smaller plants, included in a mixed planting, maintained in a container, or trimmed into a hedge. Trim lightly after flowering and fertilise with a long-term slow release fertiliser annually

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 1.2m x width 0.75m

Also known as Eriostemon, or simply Wax Flower, Philotheca Flower Girl is an attractive small compact shrub. It has highly scented foliage and long-lasting, dainty pink-tinged, white star-shaped flowers in late winter to spring. Flower Girl has a naturally bushy habit making it ideal for hedges and borders, and regular pruning will result in more compact growth and even more flowers. The flowers are long-lasting as cut flowers to decorate the home with their colour and fragrance.

Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich soil. A little mulch around the base of the plant will keep the root system cool as well as suppress weeds.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Frost, drought and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 1-1.5m x width 1-1.5m