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Hardenbergia Free n Easy is a vigorous climbing or trailing plant with glossy, mid-green, oval leaves and long sprays of white, pea flowers suffused with lavender pink, late autumn, winter, and early spring. This plant would make a great ground cover but will climb as well with a little support. Prune to shape when needed and pruning after flowering is recommended.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Coastal, mild frost and drought tolerant.
Size: Height 4m x width 4m

Hardenbergia violacea Happy Wanderer is a very pretty Australian native evergreen climber or groundcover. It certainly lives up to its name as it will happily scramble through other shrubs, and grow on fences with support and training. Happy Wanderer displays masses of royal purple flowers over winter and spring and is a source of colour and joy in the garden. Happy Wanderer is particularly suited to large pots, covering fences, pergolas or trained on a trellis. Prune well after flowering period to promote new growth.

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Adaptable to most Australian climates.
Size: Height 5m x width 2m

Elevate your garden with the captivating beauty of the Hardenbergia Mini Ha Ha. This Australian gem, a compact variation of the vigorous climber, showcases matte green foliage adorned with clusters of enchanting purple flowers from winter to spring. Its unique sprawling growth habit adds an intriguing dimension to its appearance, making it a standout feature in any landscape. Not only does it provide a stunning visual display, but it also beckons native butterflies, bees, and birds, enriching the biodiversity of your outdoor sanctuary.

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun to part Shade. Heat, frost and coastal hardy.
Size: Height 0.35m x width 1m

Hardenbergia Purple Spray is a vigorous, fast-growing Australian native climber or sprawling shrub celebrated for its spectacular display of vivid purple pea-shaped flowers from winter through spring. The masses of blooms blanket the rich green foliage, creating a dazzling “purple spray” effect, while fresh new growth emerges with attractive burgundy tones. Versatile and hardy, it can be trained over fences, pergolas and trellises, or used as a dense groundcover for banks and garden beds. Purple Spray attracts birds and pollinators, and once established, it is a low-maintenance choice for native, coastal and cottage-style gardens.

Soil: Well-drained soil.

Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.

Size: Height 2.5m x width 1m

A vigorous climbing form of Hardebergia, Edna Walling "Snow White" delights the eye with light green leaves and pure white sprays of flowers from mid-winter through spring. This plant makes a great ground cover and looks great spilling over banks, but will also climb vigorously if given something to support it. Prune Snow White to keep it to the desired size.

Soil: Well-drained, acidic soil
Conditions: Flowers best in full sun. Adaptable to most Australian climates. Tolerates light to medium frost.
Size: Height 2m x width 2m.

An attractive, evergreen shrub Hardenbergia Regent brings colour to the garden for months. It bears masses of blue-purple pea flowers in late winter to spring. During the warmer months, the dark green leathery foliage is a nice contrast in the garden. Mass planted, it will create a dense covering, or Regent can be cultivated into a low hedge. For compact growth prune regularly after flowering.

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

Hardenbergia Sweet Heart is a vigorous climber or groundcover, producing masses of purple pea-shaped flowers in spring. A feature of Sweetheart is the large heart-shaped leaves that help form a dense cover. Hardenbergia Sweet Heart is such a versatile native - train it as a climber to provide a quick screen on fences and pergolas, grow it as a dense ground cover to cascade down banks or walls, or plant it in pots on the deck.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Drought and coastal tolerant. Protect from frost.
Size: Height 0.1m x width 2.5m

A small scrambling shrub with beautiful lilac/violet coloured pea shaped flowers, Hardenbergia violacea Bliss is part of the family known as the Coral Pea or False Sarsparilla. Leathery dark green foliage offsets the vibrant purple flowers creating a colourful display during the cooler months. If left unsupported Bliss will grow into a loosely shaped shrub. Bliss shows off a vigorous growth habit and is a useful plant for growing on pergolas, trellises and fences, or simply let it spread into a creeping ground cover.

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Adaptable to most Australian climates.
Size: Height 1-1.5m x width 1-1.5m

Helleborus Pink Frost brings a welcome splash of colour when most of the garden is still waking up from winter. Forming a neat clump of glossy evergreen foliage, this hardy perennial produces elegant, nodding blooms that emerge in rich burgundy tones before opening to beautiful shades of pink and rosy red. As the flowers mature, they create a stunning mix of colours on the same plant, while golden centres add an extra touch of charm. Pink Frost is perfect for woodland gardens, underplanting trees, borders, and decorative pots. Its leathery, deep green foliage provides year-round structure and interest, while the long-lasting flowers brighten the garden from late winter into early spring. 

Soil: Well-drained, moist soil.

Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Light frost tolerance.

Size: Height 0.30m x width 0.50m

Gordonia yunnanensis – Yunnan Fried Egg Plant is a fast-growing evergreen shrub or small tree that makes a striking feature in the garden. Its slender green foliage provides a lush backdrop for its large, unusual white flowers, delicately crinkled like crepe paper and centred with a mass of golden-yellow stamens. Flowering through winter and spring, it brings welcome colour and interest when many other plants are resting. Renowned for having the largest flowers in the Gordonia genus, this elegant evergreen is an excellent choice as a feature or shade tree for small to medium-sized gardens.

Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic soils. Mulch well 
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Does not tolerate high heat or drought.
Size: Height 5m x width 3m

Grown for the bronze foliage, Haloragis erecta Wellington Bronze is a hardy perennial from New Zealand which adds a beautiful contrast to the garden. It has small, deep bronze, saw-toothed leaves and in summer, it has abundant sprays of greenish-yellow flowers the size of a pinhead. Best if given a light prune halfway through the season to keep it compact and tidy. Ideal for courtyard gardens, borders and beds.

Soil: Tolerates a wide range of soils.
Conditions: Full sun. Frost tolerant
Size: Height 0.60m x width 0.60m

Petite Pink is a variety of the Petite series of camellia that is well known for its compact shape, small leaves and abundance of small flowers. Petite Pink forms an attractive shrub with small glossy foliage and dainty soft pink informal double flowers throughout autumn and winter. It is particularly suited for low hedges, topiary and bonsai work, or as a specimen plant. It can be kept to a lower height with regular pruning.

Soil: Slightly acidic, humus-rich, well-drained soil.
Conditions: Sunny and semi-shaded positions. Can be grown Australia-wide and may require some protection in extreme situations.
Size: Height 1.5m x width 1m

Westringia fruticosa Jervis Gem is a compact form of the popular ‘Wynyabbie Gem’, prized for its neat habit and versatility as a screening or hedging shrub. Masses of soft lilac-blue flowers appear for most of the year, beautifully offset by velvety silver-grey-green foliage that adds texture and brightness to the landscape. This hardy native rosemary thrives in coastal, rooftop, and exposed positions, tolerating wind, salt, and dry conditions with ease. It responds well to pruning for a crisp, formal hedge, yet is equally attractive when left to grow naturally in a relaxed, informal style.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to light shade. Drought, wind, salt and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 1-1.2m x width 1-1.5m

Viburnum tinus is a dense shrub with green glossy leaves and clusters of pink flower buds appearing in late winter - opening to pure white in spring. The showy flowers are followed by metallic, dark blue berries. The shrub responds well to an annual prune after flowering and is widely used in hedges and screens.

Soil: Tolerant of all soil types including heavy clay.
Conditions: Full sun or part shade. Tolerant of drought, coast and frost.
Size: Height 3m x width 3m

Looking for something a little different from your usual hydrangea? Meet Hydrangea quercifolia Snow Queen, the bold and beautiful oakleaf hydrangea, prized just as much for its striking foliage as for its flowers. With its large, maple-like leaves and showy white cone-shaped blooms, this impressive shrub offers three seasons of garden drama.
In late spring to early autumn, upright clusters of white flowers emerge, gradually taking on a soft pink blush as the season progresses. Then, as the weather cools, the lush green leaves ignite in rich tones of red, orange, and bronze, making this a true standout even when blooms have faded.

Soil: Moist, rich well-drained soil.
Conditions: Morning sun to afternoon shade. Frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 2m x width 2m

Hydrangea Tuxedo® Pink is a true standout in the garden, offering spectacular beauty long after its blooms have passed. This compact mophead cultivar produces large, vibrant pink flower heads through summer, held proudly on strong, woody stems. The blossoms contrast strikingly with the plant’s broad, serrated foliage, which emerges a deep purple—so rich it appears almost black. A fast-growing perennial with exceptional presence, Tuxedo® Pink is perfect for bringing bold colour and texture to beds, borders, and mass plantings. Its dramatic foliage makes a stunning backdrop against walls and pathways, while the impressive blooms are ideal for fresh cut arrangements.

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 1m x width 1m

Also known as Blanket Flower because the bright flowers are reminiscent of Native American blankets, Gaillardia Mesa Red is an extremely easy-to-grow perennial that features warm red daisy-like flowers. The soft red flowers smother this tough and hardy ground cover for most of the warmer months. Mesa Red is ideal for borders, massed displays or in beautifully bright pots. For an extra long flowering season, remove spent blooms and feed with liquid fertiliser.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, salt, wind and frost tolerant.
Size: Height 30-40cm x width 30-40cm

Gardenia Magnifica is the tallest of the gardenias. It is an evergreen shrub with glossy, deep green leaves and highly fragrant, double, white or cream flowers that turn yellow as they age. Flowers are on display from summer through to winter. The gardenia likes humidity and can be grown in hothouses in colder climates. They grow best when the days are warm and the temperature cools at night. Keep up the water in hot dry spells, and cut off dead flower heads to promote bushy growth. 

Soil: Well-drained, neutral to acid soils with plenty of added compost or peat moss.
Conditions: Sunny, sheltered position is ideal in the warmer parts of Australia. Shelter from strong winds and exposed sites
Size: Height 2m x width 1.5m

Wisteria Rosea is a hardy Japanese Wisteria that will create a beautiful focal point with lightly scented, pendulous racemes of long flowers that can grow anywhere between 50cm and 1m. The Rosea is also sometimes known as the Wisteria Honbeni. Rosea bears a riotous mass of soft pink flowers tinged with lavender in early spring and produces spectacular autumn foliage colour. This hardy wisteria is a fast grower so it’s ideal for covering pergolas or arbours and providing much-needed shade over the summer months. 

Soil: Moist and well-drained soil. This species will also tolerate clay and sandy soils.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Frost hardy and wind-tolerant.
Size: Height 6-7m x width 6-7m