Shrubs

Pure Silk is a beautiful, evergreen shrub with glossy-green foliage. The camellia produces a magnificent show of pink buds which open to stunning pure white, semi-double blooms. Pure Silk is perfect as a hedge with its dense foliage and strong growth habit. It is well suited as a floral display in pots, as a specimen tree, and espalier.

Soil: Well-drained soil rich in organic matter
Conditions: Full sun and lightly shaded positions, frost and drought tolerant
Size: Height 4m x width 6m

Discover the unique features of the Great Eastern camellia, a plant that boasts evergreen beauty and vibrant blooms.. When in bloom, the Great Eastern camellia presents large, striking flowers which may vary in colour, typically showcasing shades of crimson. Each blossom, which can be up to 12 to 15 centimetres in diameter, nestles amongst dark glossy green leaves. Whether planted as a hedge or showcased in a feature pot, the Great Eastern Camellia is a versatile shrub known for its vigour and cold-hardiness.

Soil: Plant in a free-draining soil that is medium to acidic pH, rich in organic matter.  A potting mix rich in humus is ideal, added at the time of planting. It is recommended to create a mound if your garden has clay soils.
Conditions: Sunny or partly shaded position with morning or afternoon sun. It can be grown throughout Australia and is tolerant of both heat and light frost, but may need protection in extreme situations, especially when young. Shelter from strong winds.
Size: Height 3-4m x width 2.5m

Bush Tenacity is a vibrant kangaroo paw variety admired for its glowing yellow-gold flowers that sit proudly at the ends of strong, upright stems. The blooms are beautifully contrasted by vivid red stems covered in fine hairs, adding both colour depth and soft texture to the display. This striking combination creates a bold visual statement in the garden.
The strappy green foliage forms a tidy clump at the base, providing structure and contrast to the colourful flower spikes above. Its upright habit makes it particularly effective for mass planting, where the repeated bursts of golden colour create dramatic impact. Regular removal of spent flower stems will encourage continued blooming, and feeding with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser in spring will help maintain strong growth and abundant flowers.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, light frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 0.60m x width 0.45m

The Bush Crystal kangaroo paw produces a spectacular display of crimson pink flowers through spring and summer. Arched deep green foliage creates a dramatic contrast to the brightly coloured flowers Perfect for any garden or pot or as a cut flower, as the flowers hold their brilliance for weeks and won't fade in the sun. Cut old flowering stems back to the base to help with new flowering. 

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, light frost and coastal tolerant
Size: Height 0.80m x width 0.60m

Syringa Cora Brandt is a beautiful upright deciduous shrub, prized for its abundance of exquisitely fragrant blooms. In early spring, it produces large clusters of elegant double white flowers that fill the garden with their sweet perfume while attracting butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. Fresh light green foliage provides a lovely backdrop to the dazzling floral display, and both the flowers and foliage have an excellent vase life, making them ideal for cut flower arrangements. Perfect as a feature plant, in mixed borders, or mass planted for a breathtaking spring display, Cora Brandt is a timeless favourite that brings beauty, fragrance, and charm to any garden.

Soil: Well-drained soil. Can tolerate slightly alkaline soils.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Frost tolerant
Size: Height 2m x width 2m

A medium, hardy, evergreen shrub Leucadendron Cream Delight is a compact variety producing cheerful, bright green leaves. Flower bracts are a warm, pure cream colour later developing a soft pink tone as they age. They are ideal in mass plantings, general landscaping, native gardens, coastal gardens, rockeries, pots or as a low hedge. Cream Delight is delightful as a cut flower as the stems hold their colour for many weeks.

Soil: Well-drained soil. Water well during the first two years for the plant to establish.
Conditions: Full sun. Tolerates light frost, drought and coastal conditions.
Size: Height 1.5m x width 1m

Grevillea Crackles is a delightful compact, evergreen native with soft-green narrow foliage and masses of waxy orange-red spider flowers throughout winter and spring. As with all grevilleas, Crackles will attract native birds and bees and provides shelter for lizards, frogs and insects. Crackles is ideal for colourful mass planting, rockeries, or containers.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Thrives in full sun to part shade. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 0.60-1m x width 0.60-1m

Grevillea Cupid's Dream is a stunning hybrid variety bred by Kings Park and Botanical Gardens. With its year-round flowering cycle, it showcases exquisite pink cylindrical flowers adorned with white buds, adding a touch of elegance to any garden. Perfect for informal screening in native gardens and mixed garden beds, it provides vibrant colour and attracts birds throughout the year. Cupid's Dream maintains a dense, compact habit with light pruning and it is recommended to apply a slow-release fertiliser every 6 to 12 months.

Soil: Thrives in well-draining soil.
Conditions: Flourishes in full sun. Adaptable to most Australian climates
Size: Height 2m x width 1.5m