native plants

These plants have been selected for their horticultural appeal and can be used for areas that require screening, or low compact forms for borders and for colourful varieties that are attractive.

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Banksia blechnifolia

Height 30cm x Width 2m
A hardy ground cover form of banksia with grey foliage and red tinged new growth. Tan flowers occur over spring and summer. Prefers full sun to part shade in well drained soils. Tolerates light to medium frost, drought and coastal conditions provided it has protection from salt winds.

Banksia petiolaris

Height 20 - 30cm x Width 1.5 - 3m
a spreading form of banksia with horizontal branches and serrated leaves, new growth tinged red. Yellow and tan flowers occur from spring to autumn. Prefers full sun to part shade and well drained soil. Will tolerate light frost, drought and coastal conditions.

Boronia hetrophylla pale pink 'Pink Shadow'

Height 1m - 2m
Upright small shrub with scented foliage and scented magenta flowers in spring. It has a naturally dense growth habit and will withstand dry conditions provided its roots are kept cool. Light prune annually. Full sun to part shade.

Buckinghamia celsissima

Height 4 - 12m x Width 4 - 6m
A medium to small tree with bushy, glossy dark green foliage and new growth tinged red. Fragrant, creamy white flowers on long sprays appear in summer. Prefers well drained soils and summer water. Full sun to part shade.

Callistemon citrinus 'Weeping Dwarf'

Height 1.5m x Width 1.5m
An attractive weeping shrub with arching branches. The new growth is tinged pink with red flower spikes in spring. Full sun to part shade. A versatile plant that will tolerate poor soils, frost and drought.

Callistemon recurvus 'Tinaroo Dazzler'

Height 2 - 3m x Width 4m
A large shrub with stunning red flowers tipped in gold. Low maintenance requiring an annual prune after flowering. Very versatile and is suitable for most conditions including coastal, dry and frost. Full sun to part shade.

Callistemon pearsonii 'Rocky Rambler'

Height 30cm x Width 1m
A ground cover form of Callistemon with mid green foliage with soft pink new growth and brilliant red flowers tipped in gold. A hardy and versatile plant that requires little maintenance. It tolerates frost, coastal and dry conditions. Full sun to part shade.

Cordyline stricta x congesta

Height to 2m
An attractive architectural plant with dark green strap like foliage and deep purple new growth. Good container or feature plant that prefers well drained soil and full sun to part shade. Low maintenance only requiring dead foliage removal.

Correa alba pannosa

Height 50cm x Width 1m
A compact Correa with mid green, small foliage and pale pink/white flowers in spring. Prefers full sun to part shade. Will tolerate coastal and drought conditions.

Correa glabra green compact 'Ivory Lantern'

Height 50cm x Width 50cm
A compact form of Correa that has deep green, aromatic foliage and long, flared lime green flowers. A very hardy plant requiring little maintenance other than an annual prune. It tolerates frost and drought conditions once established.

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