Native Plants

Native plants.

We have plenty of native plants in Australia, however remember that Australia is a big place with diverse conditions and all natives will not always flourish everywhere. Here are some of our favourites available at our garden centre when in season.

Corymbia.

(Eucalyptus hybrid)


Small hybrid tree which flowers in summer, followed by ornate "gumnuts".


HEIGHT: 6-8 metres.


IDEAL POSITION: Full sun.


IN SEASON: Summer

Baby blue.

(Eucalyptus pulverulenta)


Striking shrub which grows tall and spreading. Leaves are often used in floral arrangements.


HEIGHT: Up to 5m.


IDEAL POSITION: Full sun or part shade.


IN SEASON: All year.

Kangaroo Paw

(Aniqozanthos)


Evergreen perennial with flowers during spring and summer. Cut back at end of summer.


HEIGHT: Up to 0.6m.


IDEAL POSITION: Full sun, well drained soil


IN SEASON: Spring

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Geraldton Wax

(Chamelaucium Uncinatum)


Compact shrub with masses of small flowers from winter to spring.


HEIGHT: Up to 2m.


IDEAL POSITION: Full sun to part shade.


IN SEASON: Spring

Grevillea

(Spider flower)


Evergreen plants, ranging from ground cover to large shrub. Flowers throughout the year.


HEIGHT: from ground cover up to 4m.


IDEAL POSITION: Full sun, well drained soil.


IN SEASON: Spring

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Lilly Pilly



Evergreen, glossy foliage with coloured leaves. Perfect for hedge or screening.


HEIGHT: from 1m to 5m.


IDEAL POSITION: Hardy plant and will grow best in sun.


IN SEASON: Spring 


Tea Tree

(Leptospermum)


Evergreen shrub or small tree with blossom-like flowers that bloom in early spring.


HEIGHT: from 1m to 3m.


IDEAL POSITION: Full sun or partial sunlight.


IN SEASON: Spring

NSW Xmas bush

(Ceratopefalum)


Evergreen with mass of small white flowers in spring, followed by red flower bracts.


HEIGHT: from 3m to 6 m


IDEAL POSITION: Full sun or partly shaded spot.


IN SEASON: Spring

Pittosporum


Fast and bush growing perfect for hedging.


HEIGHT: from 1 to 4 m


IDEAL POSITION: Full sun or part shade.


IN SEASON: Spring

Callistemon

(Bottlebrush)


Evergreen plant with flowers in spring and summer, variety of colours.


HEIGHT: from 1m to 5m.


IDEAL POSITION: Hardy plant, prefers a moist position in the garden.


IN SEASON: Spring

Coastal Rosemary

(Westringia)


Compact shrub with grey-green foliage, mauve flowers.


HEIGHT: up to 2m


IDEAL POSITION: Full sun.


IN SEASON: Spring

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