Shrubs

Grevillea Pink Profusion, bred by Kings Park and Botanic Gardens, dazzles with its abundance of soft pink flowers, forming a breathtaking spectacle that irresistibly attracts native birds. This cultivar, carefully cultivated for its adaptability to our environment, showcases a naturally compact growth habit, making it an ideal choice for various landscaping applications. Whether used as a border along paths, fence lines, or driveways, or as a striking feature in beds, Pink Profusion never fails to captivate the eye. Its versatility extends to mass plantings, turning parks and gardens into vibrant displays of colour. Despite its stunning appearance, Pink Profusion requires minimal maintenance; occasional watering during dry periods and light pruning to maintain shape are all it needs to flourish.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part-shade. Drought, light frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: 1.5m height x 1.5m width.

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

Bush Pearl is an eye-catching dwarf Kangaroo Paw with an abundance of vibrant pink furry paw flowers. The gloriously coloured flowers are displayed throughout most of the calendar year. Fertilize with slow-release native fertilizer in spring & summer, and remove spent flowers and discoloured leaves as necessary. Excellent in all landscapes, especially when planted in clumps, and superb as a cut flower.

Soil: Well drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought and coastal hardy. Light frost tolerant.
Size: Height 0.5m x width 0.45m

Leucadendron Safari Sunset is a dense-growing shrub that produces a stunning mass of burgundy and gold flowers throughout late summer, autumn and winter. With long stems and strong roots, this vigorous and hardy variety is perfect for cut flowers. Safari Sunset looks at home in display pots or in garden beds - bringing colour and contrast to your landscape. 

Soil: Well-drained native soil mix. If you have clay soils, use mounds to plant into to facilitate drainage.
Conditions: Prefers full sun, These plants are coast, heat, drought and frost tolerant once established.
Size: Height 2.5m x width 2m