Shrubs

Banksia attenuata Dwarf is an eye-catching Western Australian dwarf with large candle-like yellow flowers appearing in spring and autumn. These lovely flowers are very attractive to native birds- bringing bird-song to the garden. Leaves are lush and green with unusual, serrated style foliage. The banksia can be used in mass plantings, general landscaping, potted displays, rockeries, borders or even as a feature plant. It can also be trimmed to the desired shape for your garden.

Soil: Light, well-drained soil. Avoid areas prone to water-logging.
Conditions: Full sun. Coastal, drought and frost hardy.
Size: Height 1.5m x width 2m

Camellia Marge Miller is a glorious, low-growing evergreen that forms a cascading ground cover of deep green, glossy foliage. From autumn, it produces a profusion of full, soft pink double blooms that bring exquisite colour and texture to shaded areas of the garden. This graceful variety looks superb spilling over retaining walls, draping from containers or hanging baskets, or mass-planted beneath trees to create a lush, flowering carpet. Perfect for adding romance and year-round interest to both formal and cottage-style landscapes

Soil: Well-drained soil. Raised beds are recommended for heavy clay soils.
Conditions: Best planted in semi-shaded positions protected from the hot afternoon sun. Frost and drought tolerant- very adaptable to most Australian climates
Size: Height 0.30m x width 1-1.5m (Groundcover variety)

With stunning cream/yellow blooms from late winter through spring, the flowers of Georgie Girl are bound to be an eye-catching display in the garden. The hardy evergreen is ideal for wildlife-friendly spaces and native garden designs. With exceptional garden performance and a naturally compact habit, Georgie Girl suits multiple garden scenarios as well as containers.

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, frost, heat and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 1-2m x width 1-2m

Grevillea Hills Jubilee is a small, attractive shrub with fine green foliage and abundant spider-like flowers in beautiful pink and white. Hills Jubilee is a lovely grevillea to add to your garden as it attracts nectar-feeding birds and bees. Ideal for low, neat hedging in narrow areas or attractive as massed plantings in broader landscapes. Pruning after flowering will promote further flowering, dense habit and control growth. Each 3-4 years, a hard prune will result in a fresh flush of flowers and foliage.

Soil: Well-drained clay loams or sandy soil with a neutral to acid pH.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought and frost tolerant.
Size: Height 1-1.5m x width 1-1.5m

Pink Midget is a beautiful native dwarf grevillea with pink spider flowers and narrow foliage. It makes a wonderful addition to any garden bed bringing touches of colour and a haven for birds, bees and other insects. Its tough nature means it will survive in most conditions and doesn’t take much to look after once established. 

Soil: Native well-drained soil.

Conditions: Full sun. Tolerant of drought, frost and wind

Size: Height 0.5m x width 1m

Leptospermum nanum rubrum is a bright and compact native shrub with dramatic deep maroon foliage and abundant tiny hot pink flowers in winter and spring. This lovely tea tree is ideal for native gardens, foreground/feature planting, container planting and as a hedge. Prune after flowering to promote dense growth habit.

Soil: Tolerates heavy or seasonally waterlogged soils.
Conditions: Plant in full sun to part shade. Tolerates light frost, and short dry spells.
Size: Height 1m x width 1m

Dazzling and distinctive silver foliage ensures Eremophila nivea Gubbarra Bells stands out in the garden. Flowering begins in late winter with masses of vibrant clusters of showy lilac bell-shaped blooms, and spot flowering can occur throughout the year. The eye-catching shrub is a visual feast whether in flower or not. Prune to encourage a dense habit and profuse flowering. An arresting garden and landscaping plant suitable for container planting.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Tolerates drought and frost. Suitable for coastal gardens.
Size: Height 1.2m x width 1.2m

Carex testacea, known as Orange Sedge, is a beloved ornamental sedge with a weeping habit and striking orange and green foliage. Its graceful, grass-like leaves add a vibrant touch to gardens, while summer flowers in brown spikes accentuate its beauty. Orange Sedge is hardy and thrives in most garden settings - from groundcovers to borders to containers - and looks delightful swaying in the breeze.

Soil: Thrives in any well-draining soil.
Conditions: Best grown in full sun, drought and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 30-60cm x width 30-60cm.