DROUGHT TOLERANT AND TOUGHEST PLANT RANGE

Plants in this section are considered the most versatile for various soil types, frost and dry conditions. They are the tried and tested varieties! Please note: we are able to grow some varieties in tubes upon request.

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Melaleuca decussata compact

Height 1.5m x Width 1.5m
A small compact shrub with grey/green foliage and pink/mauve flowers in spring and summer. A versatile plant suitable for most soils including winter wet. It requires little maintenance - a light prune annually. Prefers full sun to part shade. Will tolerate frost, dry and coastal conditions.

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Melaleuca nesophila 'Little Nessy'

Height 2m x Width 3m
A neat, compact shrub with dense green foliage and gold tipped mauve globular flowers in summer. It requires little maintenance - a light prune annually. Will tolerate frost, dry and coastal sites and most soil conditions. Prefers full sun to part shade.

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Rhagodia baccata 'Salt and Pepper'

Prostrate x Width 30cm - 2m
A vigorous, spreading shrub with cream flowers in spring and summer. A very hardy and versatile plant but does require well drained soils. May require an annual light prune. Full sun to part shade. Tolerates drought and coastal conditions and moderate frost.

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Rhagodia spinescens 'Creeping Saltbush'

Height 20 - 30cm x Width 1 - 1.2m
A hardy ground cover suckering plant with silver grey foliage. It requires a light prune annually but is otherwise maintenance free. A great performer for those really hard spots. Prefers full sun to part shade. Tolerates frost, drought and coastal conditions.

Scaevola albida 'Super Clusters'

Height 30cm x Width 2m
A fast growing, dense ground cover with masses of vibrant mauve, fan-shaped flowers throughout the year. It requires a light annual prune and does prefer well drained soils. Prefers full sun to part shade. Will tolerate frost, drought and coastal conditions.

Syzygium australe 'Hinterland Gold'

Height 4 - 6m x Width 2 - 3m
A tall, dense shrub with glossy, green foliage coppery coloured new growth. Fluffy white flowers are followed by edible magenta berries. Its upright shape makes it ideal for narrow spaces. A good looking heding plant that requires little maintenance - a light prune annually. Prefers well drained soil and full sun. Will tolerate moderate frost, some coastal conditions and is drought tolerant once established.

Westringia fruiticosa 'Jervis Gem'

Height 1 - 1.2m x Width 1 - 1.5m
A compact form of Westringia with grey/ green foliage and a mass of blue/mauve flowers over long periods. It stays compact and requires only a light prune annually. A useful and versatile plant for low hedging and borders. Prefers well drained soil. Full sun to part shade. Will tolerate frost, dry and coastal conditions.

Westringia fruiticosa 'Milky Way'

Height 50cm x Width 1m
A compact form with soft grey/green foliage and white flowers over long periods. It requires only a light prune annually. A useful and versatile plant for borders and low heding. Prefers well drained soil and full sun. Will tolerate shade, frost dry and coastal conditions.

Westringia fruiticosa 'Smokey'

Height 1m x Width 1m
A compact form with a variegated smoky grey foliage and masses of white flowers over long periods. It requires only a light prune annually. A useful and versatile plant for borders and low hedging. Prefers well drained soil and full sun. Will tolerate frost, dry and coastal conditions.

Westringia fruiticosa X nana 'Wynyabbie Gem'

Height 1m x Width 1m
A dwarf form of Westringia with grey/ green foliage and a mass of lilac/mauve flowers over long periods. It stays compact requiring only a light prune annually. A useful and versatile plant for low hedging. Prefers well drained soil and will tolerate frost, dry and coastal conditions. Full sun to part shade.

Zieria prostrata 'Carpet Star'

Prostrate x Width 1 - 1.5m
An attractive ground cover with glossy foliage and clusters of pink star-like flowers from winter to spring. Forms a thick mat that requires a light annual prune. Very hardy and will tolerate frost, dry and coastal conditions including direct salt spray.

Zieria cystisoides 'Pink Crystals'

Height 1m x Width 1m
A small shrub with narrow, mid-green foliage and an abundance of pink flowers. It requires an annual light prune. An attractive and versatile plant. Prefers well drained soil in full sun to part shade. Will tolerate frost, dry and coastal conditions.

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