Shrubs

Convolvulus sabatius Prime White is a dense and trailing prostrate perennial with slender stems and small oval green/grey leaves. It bears clusters of open funnel-shaped flowers in stark clean white in spring through to autumn. Its lovely trailing habit makes it useful for spillover plantings on banks, hanging baskets or in pots. Non-invasive and easy to grow for low maintenance areas as well as adding restful, cool colour to the summer landscape. Prune firmly every year or two.

Soil: Well-drained soil - preferably light with some added humus.
Conditions: Full sun. Light frost, drought, salt and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 0.15-0.20m x width 0.60m

Duranta Sheena’s Gold is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub prized for its brilliant golden-yellow foliage, which holds its colour beautifully throughout the year. With a dense, upright habit and naturally bushy form, it creates striking contrast and structure in any garden. In the warmer months, delicate clusters of pale lavender-blue flowers may appear, adding a soft and elegant seasonal highlight. Perfect for tropical, formal, or contemporary landscapes, Sheena’s Gold is highly versatile. It can be clipped into a tidy hedge, used for borders or mass plantings, shaped as a standard, featured in mixed garden beds, or grown in containers to provide a vibrant splash of colour around outdoor living areas.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Plant in full sun for best colour. Drought and coastal tolerant. Frost tender.
Size: Height 1.5-2m x width 1.5-2m

Rainforest Pearl is a premium cultivar in the Citrus Gems® range, grafted for improved vigour, earlier fruiting, and greater tolerance of light frost and dry conditions. This attractive evergreen tree features deep green, rounded foliage, thorny stems and a graceful, slightly weeping habit that responds well to pruning. Delicate white flowers tinged with pink appear in summer, followed by slender, aromatic finger-shaped fruit with green to reddish skin. The fruit begins ripening on the tree and reaches its peak flavour after being picked and left for 5–10 days. Inside, the vibrant citrus pearls burst with tangy, refreshing juice, making them a gourmet favourite for seafood, Asian dishes, desserts and cocktails. Trees typically begin producing fruit from the second autumn after planting, making Rainforest Pearl a rewarding addition to home gardens and edible landscapes.

Soil: Plant in composted, well-draining soil. Mulch in spring and keep the soil moist in summer.
Conditions: It will do best in a warm, sheltered spot and can do well in dappled shade though will thrive in full sun. Tolerant of light frost and dry conditions.
Size: Height 3-6m x width 2-4m

Syzygium australe Superior is a compact, fast-growing lilly pilly with neat, small leaves that start out coppery and turn a rich green as they mature. It naturally grows into a slender, conical shape if left untrimmed. In summer, you’ll see fluffy white flowers followed by pretty pink berries that birds love — and they’re edible too! Superior is perfect for hedges, screens, shaping, or even growing in a pot. Tip prune when young to help it fill out nicely, and give it a light trim a couple of times a year once it’s established. This variety is psyllid resistant, so no bumpy leaves to worry about. A great choice if you love ‘Resilience’, but want something a little different.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Tolerates most Australian climates. Light frost tolerance.
Size: Height 3m x width 3m

Pretty, polished, and perfectly pink — Camellia japonica CM Hovey is like the garden’s version of a timeless movie star. This evergreen beauty produces charming double blooms in a deep, romantic pink, popping against shiny, dark green foliage from late winter through early spring — just when the rest of the garden could use a little glamour. Perfect for borders, foundations, woodland edges, or as a standalone showpiece in a pot. With its polished look and soft charm, Camellia ‘CM Hovey’ is the kind of plant that never goes out of style — always composed, always in bloom, and always ready for its close-up.

Soil: Slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil.
Conditions: Thrives in dappled light or morning sun, where it can show off without scorching. Loves a sheltered spot away from hot afternoon sun or strong winds. Frost tolerance.
Size: Height 1.5-2m x width 1.5-2m