Shrubs

Gaura Belleza Pink displays graceful, arching stems laden with four-petalled pink flowers that flutter like butterflies in the slightest breeze. The delightful flowers appear in late spring and continue to charm until late autumn. Adaptable and very easy to grow, Bellaza Pink is a splendid plant for patio containers, rockeries, cottage gardens or perennial gardens.

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 30-60cm x width 30-60cm

Banksia grandis, also known as Bull Banksia, is an iconic Western Australian shrub renowned for its spectacular yellow flower heads and large, toothed foliage. Standing tall as a small tree or large shrub, it serves as a striking feature in any garden, particularly suited for coastal areas. With a height range from 5 to 10 metres, some specimens can even reach up to 15 metres under optimal conditions.  Although it is slow to flower, the wait is well worth it for the stunning foliage. It is phosphorus sensitive, thus benefiting from a good native fertiliser during feeding time.

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types.
Conditions: Prefers full sun to partial shade. Drought, light frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 8m x width 5m

Acmena smithii Sublime is an evergreen native tree with vivid lime green new growth which slowly darkens over time. In summer Sublime produces an abundance of fluffy white flowers that will further develop into edible deep mauve berries. The lilly pilly is ideal for screening and hedging and can be trimmed as desired. 

Soil: Well-drained to heavy clay loam soil.
Conditions: Full sun. This particular variety will tolerate a variety of conditions which include cold temperatures, and light frost. 
Size: Height 5m x width 2-3m

Banksia marginata, the only banksia occurring naturally in the Canberra region, is a hardy and eye-catching Australian native. Its distinctive foliage is dark green on the upper surface with a silvery underside, creating a striking two-tone effect when stirred by the breeze. From winter through to summer, bright green-yellow banksia flower spikes appear, adding colour and attracting birds and pollinators. Silver Banksia makes a beautiful stand-alone feature in the garden and is well-suited to native landscapes, where its texture, seasonal flowers, and resilience can be fully appreciated.

Soil: Well-drained soils.
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade. Wind, salt, coastal, frost and drought tolerant.
Size: Height 1-12m x width 1-8m

Grevillea Strawberry Smoothie is a small spreading shrub that produces a spectacular mass display of strawberry-coloured flowers from late autumn to early spring. The stunning flowers attract nectar-feeding birds and are excellent for cutting. Strawberry Smoothie is dense in habit and is ideal for rockeries, containers, mass plantings, and native gardens. Prune well after flowering to maintain a compact shape.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to dappled shade. Drought, light frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 0.60-1m x width 0.60-1m