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An old-fashioned favourite, Hydrangea macrophylla, or Bigleaf Hydrangea, is the very picture of a romantic cottage garden. With its lush foliage and generous, oversized flower heads, it brings softness and charm to garden beds, borders and shaded corners. Flowering through summer and into autumn, the blooms range from deep purple and rich blue to soft pink, red and pure white. One of its most fascinating traits is its ability to change colour depending on soil pH. In acidic soils, flowers turn beautiful shades of blue, while alkaline soils produce pink to red tones. White varieties, however, remain white regardless of soil conditions. Hydrangea macrophylla is durable and relatively carefree, rewarding gardeners year after year with masses of spectacular blooms.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Morning sun. Protect from harsh afternoon sun. Coast anf frost tolerant.
Size: Height 2m x width 2m

Hydrangea Candlelight is an outstanding new variety featuring elegant, conical blooms of creamy white held on striking deep red stems. As the season progresses, the flowers gradually blush through soft pale pink to deeper rosy tones, extending the visual interest well into autumn. Exceptionally hardy and reliable, Candlelight forms a compact, well-structured shrub with strong stems that keep the large flower heads held proudly upright from late summer through autumn. Its refined habit and long-lasting blooms make it ideal for mass plantings, low hedging, or as a standout specimen in smaller gardens.

Soil: Add plenty of organic matter to the soil and you will be rewarded with masses of stunning blooms. Plant in good loamy soil that is moisture-retentive
Conditions: Morning sun with afternoon shade. Frost tolerant once established.
Size: Height 1.5m x width 1.3m

Hydrangea Tea Time Pink is a charming compact hydrangea that brings a bright splash of colour to the garden. In spring and summer it produces beautiful mop-head clusters of mid-pink flowers at the ends of the branches, standing out against deep green foliage. The dense growth habit and long flowering season make it a reliable performer in smaller gardens. Easy to grow and care for, this hydrangea is ideal for mass plantings, low hedges, garden beds, or decorative containers. Its neat size also makes it perfect for patios, balconies, and even bright indoor spaces where it can add a fresh burst of colour to entertaining areas. Apply a slow-release fertiliser in spring, and prune in late winter to maintain a compact shape and encourage healthy new growth and abundant blooms in the following season.

Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich soil. Requires soil to be kept moist.
Conditions: Preferring full sun to part-shade areas. Protect from hot winds.
Size: Height 1.5m x width 0.70m

Midnight Rose Heuchera produces a neat foliage clump noted for its striking dark purple to almost black leaves that are speckled with contrasting rose pink spots. During summer heuchera come in their full flowering display with creamy white spires of choral bells, creating a lovely sense of movement with the breeze. Ideal for garden beds, rockeries, mass planting and containers.

Soil: Well-drained, moist soil but will tolerate a range of soil conditions.
Conditions: Dappled Sunlight through trees and shrubs but will tolerate more sun exposure in cooler regions. Will tolerate and thrive in hot humid conditions as well as cooler climates
Size: Height 0.25m x width 0.25m

Hydrangea Sundae Fraise is a new variety of hydrangea showcasing a triple treat of colours. It is set to be very popular due to its tolerance of sunny locations in the garden and its amazing displays of flowers! Sundae Fraise blooms prolifically through summer. The mop heads emerge a bright green, fade to white whilst maturing, before blushing a range of pinks as they age over summer and autumn. It is a compact fast growing variety best suited to a sunnier location than traditional mop-top hydrangeas.

Soil: Humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil.
Conditions: Part sun/part shade. Tolerant of frost and full shade.
Size: Height 1.2m - 1.5m x width 0.9m - 1.2m

Hydrangea Hercules is a stunning, hardy hydrangea with large, conical flower heads that transform from creamy white to soft pink as they mature. This vigorous grower produces impressive blooms from summer to autumn, making it a beautiful addition to garden beds, borders, or feature plantings. With its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in various conditions, Hercules is a low-maintenance yet showstopping choice for any garden.

Soil: Well-drained, moist, fertile soil
Conditions: Full sun to part shade
Size: Height 1.5m x Width 1.5m

A delightful evergreen shrub, Camellia Paradise Confetti produces an abundance of petite, double to anemone-style blooms in soft rose-pink with delicate white-edged petals. Flowering over the cooler months, this compact variety brings long-lasting colour and charm to shaded garden spaces. Its neat growth habit and glossy dark green foliage make it an excellent choice for low hedges, borders, espaliers, or decorative pots and containers. With its elegant flowers and year-round evergreen appeal, it adds a refined touch to courtyards, cottage gardens, and woodland-style plantings.

Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Drought and coastal hardy - frost tolerant when established. 
Size: Height 2-3m x width 1.5-2m

Camellia Early Pearly bears stunning pale pink buds that open into beautiful semi-double, pink-tipped white flowers in autumn and winter. With dense, deep green foliage and an upright, vigorous habit, it is regarded as one of the best camellias for use as a hedging plant. Trim as required to maintain the desired shape and fertilise in spring.

Soil: Well-drained, rich soil. A deep soaking in the peak of summer will benefit the plant.
Conditions: Prefers a full to part shade position. Frost and coastal hardy
Size: Height 2-4m x width 1-2m

Hydrangea macrophylla Tea Time™ Early Blue Compact is a naturally tidy, compact shrub with a well-branched structure and strong, sturdy stems. In summer, mop-head clusters of vibrant blue flowers appear at the ends of the branches, creating a stunning contrast against the rich, deep green foliage. This charming hydrangea blooms continuously through spring and summer, making it perfect for mass plantings, hedges, or container displays. It also works beautifully as an indoor or patio decoration, adding a splash of colour to any garden or entertaining area. To keep your hydrangea looking its best, apply a slow-release fertilizer in spring or as needed, and prune well in late winter to maintain its shape and encourage fresh growth and even more blooms in the next season.

Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich soil. Requires soil to be kept moist.
Conditions: Preferring full sun to part-shade areas. Protect from hot winds.
Size: Height 0.70m x width 0.70m

Pia Mina is a charming, dwarf variety of hydrangea macrophylla, known for its remarkable resilience and ease of growth. This delightful shrub boasts lush, soft light green leaves and profuse, deep rose-pink flower clusters that maintain their vibrant colour regardless of soil pH. Ideal for small gardens, colourful borders, and container planting, Pia Mina is perfect for adding a splash of colour to any garden space. Its compact size and cold hardiness make it a versatile and low-maintenance choice for both outdoor and indoor settings.

Soil: Prefers rich, free-draining soil or premium potting mix.
Conditions: Thrives in part shade, requiring protection from harsh sunlight. It is frost tender and needs regular watering during dry periods.
Size: Height 0.90m x width 0.90m 

Hydrangea macrophylla You&Me® Perfection is a compact, beautifully refined variety that produces exquisite, fully double blooms throughout summer. Each rounded flower head is packed with star-shaped, dark pink florets, creating a lush, textural display that holds its colour beautifully. Supported by a strong root system and sturdy stems, this dependable hydrangea is perfectly sized for containers on balconies and terraces, yet also shines in shrub borders, mass plantings, or mixed garden designs. Prune lightly in spring to maintain its shape and encourage another spectacular flush of blooms. A delightful choice for adding long-lasting colour and elegance to any outdoor space.

Soil: Soil should be moist, rich, acidic, and well-drained.
Conditions: Full to partial sun. A spot that receives morning sun and shade during the afternoon is a good choice.
Size: Height 1.2m x width 1m

The Camellia sasanqua Jennifer Susan is a joy to behold with its display of double soft musk pink flowers - complete with wavy petals - from winter to spring. It is a hardy, long-living shrub with rich dense foliage that can grow into a small tree. It looks great in a feature pot and makes a wonderful hedge or espalier against a wall. Jennifer Susan is excellent as a specimen plant due to the abundance of large and showy flowers. Prune after flowering to promote dense growth and prolific flowering in the following season.

Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil. A potting mix rich with peat moss or humus is ideal when added at the time of planting.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Drought and coastal hardy. Moderate frost tolerance.
Size: Height 3m x width 2m

Soil: Well-drained, well-watered soil.
Conditions: Fun sun to semi-shade. Drought, frost, wind and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 0.60m x width 0.60m

Pinus Christmas Tree is a grafted form of the Japanese Black Pine, prized for its naturally compact habit and striking evergreen foliage. Slow-growing and easy to maintain, it reaches approximately 1.5 metres tall and 1 metre wide within its first ten years, making it an excellent feature tree for smaller gardens, courtyards and large containers. The attractive spring candle growth can be selectively pruned to create an even denser, more sculptural form, making this variety particularly well suited to bonsai enthusiasts or Japanese-inspired landscapes. With its rugged character, year-round colour and graceful branching, Pinus Christmas Tree provides lasting structure and visual appeal, whether grown as a standalone specimen or incorporated into a thoughtfully designed garden.

Soil: Thrives in well-drained, sandy, or loamy soils. Good drainage is crucial for preventing root rot. 
Conditions: Prefers full sun but can tolerate some shade, especially in hotter climates. Known for adaptability to various climates, thriving in cool to mild temperatures, it tolerates salt spray, making it suitable for coastal landscapes. Drought tolerant.
Size: Height of 1.5m with a spread of 1 metre in the first ten years.

Hydrangea macrophylla Bailmer Endless Summer is a deciduous shrub valued for its ability to flower on both old and new growth, allowing it to bloom repeatedly and extend the flowering season from early summer through to autumn. It forms a rounded, bushy plant with multiple stems and dense, dark green leaves with serrated edges that provide an attractive backdrop for the flowers. Large, rounded mophead blooms appear throughout the season, with colours influenced by soil pH—displaying steel blue tones in acidic soils and soft pink shades in alkaline soils. This reliable reblooming hydrangea is ideal for garden beds, borders, or large containers, adding long-lasting colour and classic cottage garden charm.

Soil: Moist, well-drained soil.

Conditions: Part shade. Protect from hot afternoon sun.

Size: Height 1.5m x width 1.5m

Gordonia axillaris, or the Fried Egg Plant, is a hardy, quick-growing shrub or small tree with glossy oval leaves. Striking single, pure white, fragrant flowers with slightly ruffled petals and golden yellow stamens appear in autumn and winter. It makes a naturally attractive dome shape without the need for pruning. Gordonia axillaris is ideal as a feature shrub or as a screen and makes an excellent shade tree in small to medium gardens.

Soil: Slightly acidic soils of any type. Keep the soil moist until it is firmly established. Mulch well.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Tolerant of most climates except frost-prone areas.
Size: Height 5m x width 3m

Paradise Little Liane, known for its small leaves and compact form, produces masses of pocket-sized flowers - glowing white with a faint pink margin borne in a loose informal peony form. Paradise Little Liane provides beautiful winter colour and is perfect for hedging and will look glorious as a feature in a large container or pot. Prune lightly and fertilise in spring.

 Soil: Camellias require a slightly acid, well-drained soil. In heavy soils, plant camellias in a slightly raised bed and improve the soil with good organic material such as peat moss or compost.
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 1.5m x width 1m

Westringia Naringa is an exceptional choice as a medium to tall hedge, offering a rapid establishment and a tidier form with minimal pruning requirements. Bursting with masses of charming mauve flowers in spring and intermittently throughout the year, it brings a delightful touch to any garden. Unlike its counterparts, Naringa necessitates pruning only about half as much or none at all, allowing for a more natural growth pattern. 

Soil: Thrives in well-drained sandy to loamy soils; avoid waterlogged areas.
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade and exhibits resilience to cold and drought conditions. Adaptable to most Australian climates.
Size: Height 2.2m x width 1.5m (unpruned)
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Heuchera Black Taffeta is a clump-forming perennial grown for its gorgeous, wavy-edged, black foliage. Slender flower spikes rise above the foliage in summer, bearing small, bell-shaped, pink flowers. Black Taffeta is ideal for long-lasting colour for your garden beds, rockeries, mass planting and containers.

Soil: Well-drained yet moist but will tolerate a range of soil conditions.
Conditions: Dappled sunlight through trees and shrubs but will tolerate more sun exposure due to its darker foliage. Drought tolerant.
Size: Height 0.30m x width 0.30m

A beautiful, upright evergreen shrub/tree with glossy, dark green leaves. Paradise Olivia provides a divine floral display in autumn and winter with a profusion of dreamy, double pink blooms. Camellias have a certain elegance that’s all their own, with handsome glossy foliage and exquisitely sculptured flowers. Prune after flowering to desired height and shape to encourage a bushy growth habit and the future development of flowers. Paradise Olivia is ideal for hedging, screening, borders, garden beds or patios.

Soil: Prefers to be grown in humus-rich, well-draining soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade to full shade. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 5m x width 2-4m