Shrubs

The exquisite Protea cynaroides King White is a truly outstanding ornamental shrub, prized for producing some of the largest and most spectacular blooms in the plant world. In spring, it reveals one of nature’s true marvels – magnificent white flower heads that can reach up to 30cm in diameter. Each bloom is a masterpiece of structure and symmetry. Layers of broad, creamy-white outer bracts surround a dense, textured centre of silvery stamens, creating an intricate pattern that gives the flower its regal presence. King White is not only breathtaking in the garden, where it makes a dramatic feature plant, but also exceptional in containers on patios and courtyards. Its long-lasting blooms are highly prized in floral arrangements, bringing elegance and architectural beauty indoors.

Soil: Well-drained soils. 
Conditions: Sunny open position. Drought and coastal tolerant. Mildly frost tolerant.
Size: Height 1.5m x width 1m

Orange Cross Kangaroo Paw is a striking Australian native with evergreen, strappy foliage and tall spikes of burnt-orange flowers appearing through spring and summer. Like other kangaroo paws, it makes a bold feature in the garden and adds vibrant colour to borders, native plantings, or containers. The long flower spikes are also excellent for cut flowers, creating a dramatic display in vases where their bright colour can last for weeks. For best results, apply a slow-release Australian native fertiliser once a year after flowering. When the flowering season finishes, prune the spent stems right back to the base. This encourages fresh growth, with new flower stems emerging from the plant’s underground rhizome.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, light frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 1.5-2m x width 1m

Carex testacea, known as Orange Sedge, is a popular, 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, light frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 30-60cm x width 30-60cm.

Sweet Burst™ Callistemon is a semi-compact, fine-leaf bottlebrush that produces a profusion of soft pastel-pink flowers in spring. The delicate bottlebrush blooms create a stunning seasonal display and contrast beautifully with the plant’s fine green foliage. Its naturally compact habit makes it a versatile choice for many garden settings, easily fitting into small or large spaces. Perfect for garden beds, borders, informal hedging, or mass planting, Sweet Burst™ delivers a beautiful wash of pastel pink when planted in groups. Like many bottlebrush varieties, it is highly attractive to nectar-feeding wildlife. 

Soil: Suits most soil types. 
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Tolerates some drought and light frost once established.
Size: Height 0.9-1.2m x width 0.9-1.2m

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

Leptospermum Starry Night is a graceful weeping shrub with soft dark purple-almost black foliage and purple-pink young stems. The large white cup-shaped flowers attract butterflies and small birds that love to forage amongst the blossoms. Plant Starry Night as an eye-catching specimen in a paved courtyard, an informal screen against a wall or fence line, or as a medium-sized hedge. The dark foliage adds interest all year round and acts as a great contrast plant in gardens and landscaping.

Soil: Moist, well-drained soils.
Conditions: Full sun or full shade. Frost, drought, sea spray and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 2.5m x width 2m