Shrubs

Plum Magic Lilly Pilly is a striking evergreen shrub grown for its colourful foliage and versatile garden use. New growth emerges in rich plum tones, creating a dramatic contrast against the deep green mature leaves. The intensity of this colour combination can give the plant an almost black-plum appearance, making it a standout feature in the landscape. Highly adaptable, Plum Magic Lilly Pilly can be used for both low borders and taller hedges, responding well to regular pruning and shaping. Its dense growth habit makes it ideal for privacy screens, formal hedging, small garden borders, and even topiary. Hardy and attractive year-round, it is a popular choice for adding bold foliage colour and structure to a wide range of garden designs.

Soil: Most well-drained soils.
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade. Drought and coastal hardy. Light frost tolerance.
Size: Height 6m x width 2m

The Philodendron quercifolium is quite an unusual beauty. This exotic philodendron species is well-known for its deep green, segmented leaves. As they mature, their foliage becomes more segmented, and the broad leaves grow narrower. It's a beautiful climbing plant that's great for adding a bit of variety to your home.

Soil: Rich, moist soil. Depending on the temperature, you can water this plant about once a week. Allow the soil to dry before watering.
Conditions: Thrives best in a well-lit spot with indirect sunlight in a home environment.
Size: Height 0.50-1m x width 0.30cm

Leucadendron Deacon Red is a captivating cultivar prized for its bold looks and low maintenance requirements. This selection of Leucadendron eucalyptifolium offers the perfect combination of fiery foliage and cone-like flowers.The large fine-leafed evergreen shrub produces masses of cone-like flowers in spring. These blooms, often tinged with shades of yellow or orange, rise above the fiery foliage, adding another layer of visual interest to your garden. Deacon Red is great as a feature plant (adding a spectacular splash of colour to the garden), or for screening/ hedging and ideal for cut foliage.

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun. Coastal, drought and frost tolerant.
Size: Height 3m x width 1.5m

Chinese Tallow, or Tallowtree, is a deciduous tree whose lush heart-shaped leaves provide a spectacular autumn display in a brilliant array of almost iridescent shades of crimson, purple, red, yellow and orange. The leaves are simple and alternate, while the inconspicuous green-yellow flowers are followed by hard-shelled capsular fruits. This form type (shrub instead of tree) makes a lovely statement in any garden, with foliage from the ground up.

Soil: Tolerates most soils
Conditions: Sunny position and frost hardy
Size: Height 8m x width 6m

Leucospermum catherinae is a fun flower that looks more like a carnival toy than a creation of nature! Also known as the Catherine wheel Pincushion, this is the most delicate of the “firework pincushion” flowers. During the spring months, Catherinae showcases an abundance of vivid orange-pink-tipped flowers. Leucospermum catherinae is a captivating addition to the Leucospermum range, suitable for home gardens and pots.


Soil: Well-drained acidic soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Frost, drought, salt and wind tolerant.
Size: Height 2m x width 1.5m

Laurus nobilis Miles Choice is a large, hardy tree renowned for its glossy, dark green, aromatic leaves that are typically smaller and more abundant than those of the traditional bay. Additionally, Miles Choice produces yellow flowers between September and October, further enhancing its overall appeal. Its lush, evergreen foliage not only provides a vibrant backdrop but is also ideal for topiary, allowing for intricate shaping into various forms. This versatile variety excels in container planting, making it a perfect option for patios, courtyards, and balconies where space is at a premium.

Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. While it tolerates a range of soil types, it performs best in conditions that provide good drainage.
Conditions: Thrives in full sun to part shade position. Drought and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 7m x width 3m

The mop-head blooms of Hydrangea macrophylla Leuchtfeuer range in a fabulous colour palette from a rich dark rose to deep purple. The foliage turns red and yellow at the end of the season to add further interest. The hardy shrub is easy to grow and will prefer an alkaline soil to help keep its colours true during the flowering period from summer through to autumn.

Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich soil.
Conditions: Prefers a sunny or semi-shaded position, with shelter from cold, drying winds. Frost hardy & drought & coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 1.5m x width 1.5m

Geyser Stratosphere White is a refined, compact gaura celebrated for its pure white, butterfly-like blooms and upright growth habit. This elegant perennial offers a long flowering period, with masses of delicate white flowers appearing from late spring right through to autumn. Held above slender green stems, the blooms flutter in the breeze, creating a light, airy effect in borders and mixed plantings. Geyser Stratosphere White maintains a tidier, more compact form than traditional gaura, making it perfect for smaller spaces or where structure and neatness are preferred. Trim back lightly after flowering to maintain its shape and encourage further blooming.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to light shade. Heat, drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 30-60cm x width 30-60cm