Shrubs

The Berzelia Buttonbush Rose is a striking architectural shrub prized for its unique texture, form, and floral display. From late winter to spring, it produces dense clusters of creamy-white flowers that gradually blush to pink and red as the season progresses. Its fine, pine-like foliage and soft green stems provide year-round interest, making it as beautiful in the garden as it is in a vase. A favourite among florists and garden designers, Berzelia Rose shines in mixed garden beds, native landscapes, or container displays. When growing in pots, use a native potting mix and fertiliser, and ensure the container has excellent drainage—Berzelia dislikes sitting in water.

Soil: Well-drained, low-phosphorus soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought and light frost tolerant once established
Size: Height 1–1.5 m × width 0.8–1.2 m

Acca sellowiana Unique Feijoa is a superb self-fertile feijoa, making it the perfect choice if you only have space for one tree. This early-fruiting variety produces medium-sized, smooth-skinned, light-green fruit with soft, juicy flesh and a delicate, refreshing flavour. Grafted for reliability, it begins bearing abundant crops from a young age, with fruit ripening in mid-autumn. From late spring to mid-summer, Unique is adorned with showy red and white flowers, which are not only stunning but also edible. It thrives in coastal and windy environments, and its dense evergreen foliage makes it excellent for hedges, screens, and productive gardens.

Soil: Well-drained soil, rich in organic matter
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Frost, wind and coastal tolerant
Size: Height 2–3 m × Width 2–3 m

If you’re looking for a plant that combines year-round beauty with a touch of romance, Inspiration Magnolia is a dream come true. This compact, evergreen magnolia hybrid produces masses of richly perfumed, creamy-white flowers brushed with soft pink or mauve. Blooming from late winter into spring, its starry blossoms glow against a backdrop of glossy, deep green foliage — a show that feels as magical as it is elegant. With its tidy, upright shape, Inspiration is perfect for smaller gardens or anywhere you’d like a little structure. Plant it as a fragrant hedge, a feature tree, or near pathways and outdoor seating, where you can enjoy both its perfume and its graceful flowers up close.

Soil: Well-drained fertile soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Just give it a little protection from harsh winds and late frosts, and water during dry spells.
Size: Height 3-4m x width 2-2.5m

Protea Susara is a gorgeous protea with grey-green leaves and creamy, salmon-pink & light red flower bracts from autumn to spring. It flowers profusely on long stems and is suitable for cut flowers. Susara is a compact and hardy shrub - ideal for small areas, rockeries and containers. 

Soil: Well-drained soil. If you don't have well-drained soil, create a mound for the plant.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Drought tolerant, frost and coast tolerant.
Size: Height 2m x width 1.5m