LIST of PLANTS AVAILABLE – SPRING 2017 *These Are Also Available As Advanced Plants **These Are Available As Advanced Plants Only P– Available in Small Numbers Only

LIST OF PLANTS AVAILABLE – SPRING 2017 *These are also available as advanced plants **These are available as advanced plants only P– available in small numbers only

known to be used by local butterflies as larval food generally good for attracting adult butterflies GENUS x SPECIES SIZE AND GROWING HINTS DESCRIPTION FAMILY/ height code (size given as height x width) COMMON NAME HEIGHT CODE: #=<1m ## =1–5m. ### =5–12m

Acacia cognata P Dense shrub with weeping habit 1m x 1m. Full Flowers are insignificant yellow, ‘Green Mist’ ? sun to part shade, well-drained soil. Frost hardy leaves decorative, pendulous, lime MIMOSACEAE # to –7°C. green. For small gardens. (Cultivar from Mt Gambier SA) Acacia howittii Small, upright tree that can take up to 30 years to Flowers yellow balls in spring. Pods (compact form) reach full height of 3-5m x 2-3m. Partial or full are 4-6cm long and 5mm wide. MIMOSACEAE ## sun. Well-drained to medium soil. Frost hardy to Excellent screening plant. The plant Sticky Wattle –7°C. Drought tolerant. Can be pruned hard. has the potential to be a weed. (Sth Gippsland Hills but widespread) Acmena smithii P Small tree rarely exceeding 12 m. Well Dark green shiny pointed leaves. MYRTACEAE ### composted soils. Keep moist in dry periods but Cream fluffy flowers Oct-Dec, Lilly Pilly do not over water. Some protection from frost followed by white to pink fruits. (Vic, NSW, Qld) desirable. Good container plant. Bird attracting. Allocasuarina nana P Hardy woody shrub to 1.5mx3m. Most Upright, pine-like foliage. Male CASUARINACEAE ## reasonably drained soils. Will stand dry plants have pollen plumes, female Dwarf She-oak conditions. Frost hardy to –7°C. plants small red flowers and globular (Sthn NSW, Vic) cones. Suitable for low maintenance area. Alyogyne huegelii ‘West Coast Mid-sized spreading shrub, which prefers a Flowers purple and last 1-2days, Gem’ P protected full sun position and well drained soil. providing a constant array of new MALVACEAE ## Drought hardy and can tolerate light frosts. Prune blooms from spring to late autumn. (WA, SA) from young age to promote a dense habit and Performs well in pot on patio. strong root system. Austromyrtus dulcis Ground cover to low shrub 0.3-0.6m x 1m. Reddish new growth. Profuse fluffy MYRTACEAE # Prefers moist, well-mulched soils. Needs some white flowers summer to Midgen Berry overhead cover from frost. Water in dry spells. mid-autumn. Pale sweet edible (Byron Bay to Fraser Island) berries about 1cm diameter in autumn. Bush Food. Austromyrtus tenuifolia Erect shrub 1.5m x 1.5m. Rich, composted soil. Handsome bush. White flowers in MYRTACEAE ## Grows slowly if conditions are unfavourable. leaf axils in summer. Edible greenish (Sydney Region) Prefers shade. Frost hardy to –7°C. blue berries. Bush Food Banksia ericifolia ssp ericifolia Large shrub 4-7m x 4m. Full sun or semi-shade. Yellow to reddish-orange cones PROTEACEAE ### P Well-drained acid soil or application of iron autumn to early spring. Garden (Central coast of NSW) chelates. Frost and drought tolerant. Prune feature or screen plant and one of the lightly to retain bushy, dense habit. best for honey eating birds. Banksia integrifolia Large shrub or small tree 10-16m. Upright, Pale yellow cones summer to winter. PROTEACEAE ### slender and canopied. Full sun to part shade. Pinkish wood has an attractive Coast Banksia Prefers sandy acidic soil. Frost hardy to –7°C, oak-like appearance. Source of honey (Widespread extending 3000km moderate drought tolerance. Can be trimmed to for birds. along east coast of Australia) retain compact shape. Banksia marginata P Shrub to small tree 5m x 3m. Hardy in most soils Yellow flower spikes to 9 cm, PROTEACEAE ## with reasonable drainage. Frost hardy to –7°C. autumn/winter. Leaves dark green, Silver Banksia silver underneath. New foliage (NSW, Vic, Tas, SA) Local lovely rust colour. 1

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Banksia paludosa Prostrate spreading shrub to 4m. Full sun or Attracts honeyeaters, ants and the PROTEACEAE # dappled shade, variety of soils but well-drained. honeybee. Marsh Banksia Frost hardy to -7˚C. Drought tolerant once (NSW, marsh, sandstone ridges established. Tip prune to maintain shape. and heathland) Bauera rubioides Prostrate to bushy shrub 1.5m x 2m. Full or part Pink rose-like flowers most of year, BAUERACEAE ## sun, moist to well drained soils. Withstands short flushes autumn and winter. Cut Dog Rose or River Rose periods of water logging. Frost hardy to –7°C. flower. Leaves small, slightly (Sthn Tablelands NSW, Tas, Benefits from 5cm deep mulch. Tall and straggly serrated. Erosion control on moist coastal heaths Qld, Vic) in shade, compact in sun. Prune for shape. slopes. Billardiera lehmanniana P Shrubby or slender climber – some twining stems White starry flowers, soft green PITTOSPORACEAE 2-3m long. Rare in cultivation; likes moisture, foliage. Becomes shrubby if planted Kurup well drained soils in protected semi-shaded in open situation. Useful on small (WA) position. trellis or to cover low structures. Boronia ‘Telopea Valley Star’ Small erect shrub, 1m x 0.6m. Dappled shade or Pink star-shaped flowers profuse in RUTACEAE # full sun, well-drained sandy loam. Frost hardy in spring but sporadic flowering most (Hybrid between B. mollis and Canberra. Prune to keep it compact. of the year. B. fraseri. Raised by Telopea Valley Nursery, NSW) Boronia ‘Tylage Ruby’ Small shrub to about 1m. Shady, cool spot, in Spectacular pink flowers massed in RUTACEAE # well-drained soil essential. Responds well to spring. Can be short-lived. (B. muelleri x B. citriodora) growing between rocks or bricks (bricks can be placed below ground level). Mulch to keep moist. Responds well to pruning after flowering. Boronia muelleri ‘Sunset Dense shrub 1m x 1m. Full sun or semi-shade. Pink flowers, very showy from Serenade’ P Frost hardy and moderately drought resistant. August to December. Useful for RUTACEAE # rockeries and tubs. (From wild population B. muelleri in Gippsland) Boronia serrulata P Upright shrub 1m x 60cm. Well-drained soil, in Flowers are bright pink with a RUTACEAE # a raised rockery, preferably with some refreshing fragrance and appear in Native Rose additional rocks placed around the root zone spring. Excellent specimen shrub and (NSW Central coast) to give the plant a cool root run. Will tolerate performs well as a cut flower. heavy shade to almost full sun. Frost hardy. Brachyscome multifida Bushy perennial herb 0.2m x 0.4m. Very hardy in Lavender blue to purple flowers from ‘Amethyst’ most situations but prefers reasonable drainage spring to autumn. Dark green foliage ASTERACEAE # and full sun. Drought tolerant. Frost hardy to and stems. Cut Leaf Daisy –7ºC.

Brachyscome ‘Strawberry Groundcover 0.15m x 1m. Hardy in most soils Showy pink flowers from spring to Mousse’ with good drainage. Frost hardy and drought autumn. Suitable for containers, ASTERACEAE # tolerant. hanging baskets, rockeries and as ground cover.

LIST OF PLANTS AVAILABLE – SPRING 2017 *These are also available as advanced plants **These are available as advanced plants only P– available in small numbers only

Brachyscome multifida (white Neat plant 0.1m x 0.4m. Needs reasonable White daisy flowers, 2cm diameter in form) drainage in full sun. Frost hardy to –7°C. Prune spring and summer. Suits baskets, ASTERACEAE # old flowers for continuous display. rockeries, bedding.

Bulbine glauca Tufted perennial 0.5m. Grows in crevices on Long greyish leaves and yellow ASPHODELACEAE # cliffs. Good drainage in sun or part shade. Dies flowers on stems of 1m in spring. Rock Lily back in winter. (NSW, Vic, Tas, Qld) Local Chamelaucium uncinatum Small, fast-growing open shrub to 3mx4m. Variable colour from white to deep ‘Murfit Rose’ P Perfect drainage essential, sandy soil preferred. purple waxy flowers in spring. Long (C. uncinatum) Full sun for massed flowering. Give some lasting cut flower. MYRTACEAE ## overhead cover against frost. Prune after Geraldton Wax (WA) flowering for density and increase flower display. Correa ‘Summer Belle’ Small, dense spreading shrub 1m x 1m. Large rose pink flowers with pale MYRTACEAE # Well-drained soil in either full sun or light shade. green tips. Peak flowering in summer (Originally a garden seedling Adaptable to most soil types. Will grow continuing through to winter. May be from Neil Marriott of Stawell in vigorously with regular watering but does not hedged and highly bird attractive. Victoria) like being water-logged. Frost and drought hardy. Prune annually to maintain compact shape. Correa ‘Vanilla Ice’ Dense, spreading low-growing shrub Flowers creamy white with a light RUTACEAE # approximately 50cm x 1m wide. Prefers covering of light tan coloured hairs at (Garden seedling from Tim well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Frost the tips, pale pink on the inside of the Boehm of western Victoria) and drought hardy. petal tips. Flowers summer to winter. Foreground planting or filler between other shrubs, tubs and rockeries. Correa baeuerlenii Bushy shrub 1–2m x 1–2m. Moist well drained Shiny leaves, green bell flowers RUTACEAE ## soils in full or filtered sun. Will accept short autumn, winter, spring. Attracts Chef’s Cap Correa periods of dryness. Frost hardy to –7°C. birds. (NSW) Correa calycina Dense shrub to 3m x 2m. Hardy screen plant for Inconspicuous lime green flowers, RUTACEAE ## temperate climates in most soils and aspects. tubular, pendulous 3cm. Attractive to (SA) Frost hardy to –7°C. birds. Prune for denser growth. Correa decumbens P Spreading prostrate shrub 1–3m wide. Most Erect pink-red tubular flowers with RUTACEAE # well-drained soils but can withstand long wet yellow-green tips, in winter. Use as (SA) periods. Full sun or part shade. Frost hardy to living mulch. Good for rockeries. –7°C. Bird attractant. Correa glabra P Rounded shrub 2m x 1m. Well-drained soil, full Profuse, large green bell-shaped (Green flowered form) or semi-shade. Frost hardy to –7°C. flowers in winter. Good screening RUTACEAE ## lant. Attracts birds. (NSW) Correa pulchella ‘Pink Mist’ Small, compact, shrub to 1m x 1m. Prefers moist, Pale pink tubular flowers May to P well-drained soil in full sun to half shade. Frost July. Good for containers. RUTACEAE # hardy to –7°C. Drought tolerant. Mulch well and (Cultivar from wild stock on water deeply in extended dry periods. Prune to 3

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York Peninsula) shape. Correa reflexa ‘Raelene Dense spreading shrub 1.2mx3m. Most well- Long narrow tubular flowers are a Goldie’ drained soils. Prefers full sun. Drought hardy, but rich red fading to yellow-green at RUTACEAE ## only moderately frost hardy. tips. Light pruning maintains shape and promotes flowering. Strongly bird attracting. Crowea ‘Cooper’s Hybrid’ Dense shrub 1.5m x 1m, with upright habit. Frost Dark, glossy leaves. Pink flowers RUTACEAE ## hardy and moderately drought hardy. Sun to November to May. (Cross between C. exalta and C. semi-shade. Most well-drained soils. Water in saligna) dry conditions. Crowea ‘Festival’ Showy dense shrub to 1m x 1m. Well drained, Star like 5-petalled pink flowers RUTACEAE # mulched site, part shade to full sun. Responds to through autumn and summer. Useful (C. exaltata x C. saligna) heavy pruning. Frost hardy to –7°C. cut flower. Crowea ‘Poorinda Ecstasy’ Hardy small shrub 1m x 1m.Most well drained Pale pink flowers in leaf axils, RUTACEAE # soils with partial sun or dappled shade. Frost December to May. Light green hardy to –7°C. Drought tolerant. Light prune leaves. after flowering. Crowea exalata ‘Southern Small rounded shrub 0.7m x 1m. Most soils – White to deep pink star-shaped Stars’ P well mulched. Full sun to half shade. Frost hardy flowers in summer and autumn. Very RUTACEAE # to –7°C decorative, hardy plant. Good cut Wax flower flower. Good rockery plant. (NSW, ACT, Vic) Crowea saligna P Ornamental small to medium shrub, Pink and rarely white flowers RUTACEAE ## 1–2m x 1–2m. Most well-drained, mulched soils. December to June. Outstanding Willow-leaved crowea Prefers dappled shade or part sun but tolerates ornamental species. Good cut (NSW) full sun if it has root protection. Frost hardy to flower. –7ºC. Crowea saligna ‘Rosy Glow’ Small shrub up to 1m x 1m. Most well-drained, Pink flowers December to June. RUTACEAE mulched soils. Prefers dappled shade or part sun Outstanding ornamental species. but tolerates full sun if it has root protection. Good cut flower. Frost hardy to –7ºC. Cymbopogon refractus Tufted grass with slender, aromatic leaves to Branched flower spikes to 1.5m. POACEAE # 30cm. Hardy in sunny situations. Frost tolerance Leaves have ginger-like odour when Barbed-wire Grass not certain. crushed. Interesting plant for (Nth Far W/Plains, NSW) rockeries. Dichelachne crinita Medium tufted grass 1.0-1.2m x 0.3m. Full to Tall flower stems October to POACEAE ## part sun. Light, medium to heavy soils with December. Flower head is an Plumegrass (All states) reasonable drainage. Frost hardy to –7°C. attractive, dense, fluffy green/mauve (Carwoola provenance) Local plume, fading to cream. Feature grass for dry conditions. Diselma archeri Hardy erect conifer to 2m x 1.5m. Dwarf in home Deep green, very small leaves. Very CUPRESSACEAE ## garden. Needs well composted soil and plenty of small male and female cones. Cheshunt Pine moisture in full sun or deep shade. Frost hardy to Handsome formal habit. Slow (Tas) –7°C. growing. Suitable for large rockery or as container plant.

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Dodonaea biloba Low growing shrub rigid spreading to prostrate – Small flowers in late summer. SAPINDACEAE # 0.5m x 1.5m. Well-drained soil. Drought tolerant. Pinkish fruits may follow. Male and Hop-bush Tolerant to moderate frosts. female plants. (Darling Downs - SE Qld) Dodonaea rhombifolia Erect shrub 2m x 2m. Sunny position, dry Flowers spring and summer. SAPINDACEAE between watering to occasionally flooding. Light Reddish, 4-winged fruit. (NSW and Vic) frost tolerance. Doryanthes excelsa Spectacular feature plant with leaves to 2m. Best Trumpet like flowers 6-7 years from PDORYANTHACEAE ## in deep, reasonably drained soils in full sun or seed. Large flower spikes to 6m with Gymea Lily partial shade. Flower spike is damaged by frosts clusters of red flowers October to (Central coast NSW) but foliage frost hardy. November in Canberra. Large gardens as rockery or specimen. Elaeocarpus reticulatus ‘Prima Small to medium sized tree 10–15m, usually Leaves to 12cm. Profuse, fringed, Donna’ P smaller in gardens. Makes a fine specimen in a pink bell-shaped flowers in spring. (Pink form) large pot. Will withstand some frost. Enjoys Blue olive-like fruits to 1cm in ELAEOCARPACEAE ### some shade, but not essential. Best when watered diameter. Blossoms used in wedding Blueberry Ash well. bouquets. (NSW, Sthn Qld) Epacris longiflora Dwarf, straggly shrub 0.5–1.3mx0.5m. Prefers Tubular red corolla with white tips (red/white form) well-drained, light to medium soils, in dappled, for most of year. Spreading branches. ERICACEAE #-## semi-shade or partial sun. Frost hardy to –7°C. Hard pruning of long arching Fuchsia Heath/Native Fuchsia branches promotes bushy growth. (NSW central coast) Suitable for containers or rockery. Fine roots can be damaged in transplanting. Grevillea ‘Hunter Beauty’ Prostrate Shrub to 0.3m x 4m. Shade tolerant, Flowers between August and PROTEACEAE # moderately drought hardy and chill resistant but September- fawn/pink with tip of not frost tolerant. May suffer heat stress above styles green. Dense foliage is deep 35C. Suitable for banks and rockeries. green with bright red new growth.

Grevillea aquifolium P Spreading or upright shrub to 1m with variable Dull green holly-like leaves. PROTEACEAE # width. Will tolerate considerable shade. Frost Toothbrush-like flowers, green with (Western Vic, south eastern SA) hardy to –7˚C and drought tolerant. red styles, late winter to early summer. Very hardy and grows well in most locations. Responds well to light pruning only. Attracts birds. Grevillea diminuta Low spreading shrub 1m x 4m. Full sun or part Rusty red flowers, mainly in spring, PROTEACEAE # shade in dry or moist well-drained soils. Frost in dense, pendulous clusters to 25mm (Brindabella Ra, Bimberi and hardy to –7°C. long. Neat, dark green foliage. Namadgi NP) Attracts birds. Useful in rockeries.

Grevillea lavandulaceae Variable shrub, usually to less than 1m. Hardy in Leaves grey-green. Flowers in PROTEACEAE # well-drained, sunny position. Frost hardy to semi-erect clusters, white to deep

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Lavender grevillea –7°C. pink, produced most of the year. (SA,western and central Vic)

Grevillea sericea Medium shrub, 1-2m x 2m. Well-drained soils. Flowers white in spidery clusters PROTEACEAE ## Moderate lime tolerant. Prefers some shade but mainly April to November. Useful Silky Grevillea tolerates a fair amount of sunshine. Usually frost for hedges, screening, containers. resistant. Can sucker. Attracts insect eating birds.

Grevillea speciosa Small to medium shrub 1-3m x 1-2.5m. Most Spectacular in flower with clusters of PROTEACEAE ## well drained soils in sun to semi-shade. Needs long-styled red flowers, Red Spider-flower some overhead cover for frost protection. Prune (NSW, Gosford to Botany Bay) to shape after flowering. Some summer watering needed. Hakea francisiana P Erect shrub 3m x 1m with long leaves. Dry warm Attractive spikes of red flowers in PROTEACEAE ## spot in light-medium soils with good drainage. spring. Stake in windy sites. (WA/SA) Not for frost hollows. Hakea laurina P Upright shrub or small tree to 5m x 3-10m. Full Soft cardinal or cherry red flowers PROTACEAE ## sun, most soils. Drought tolerant, frost tender April to August. Attracts nectar Pincushion Hakea new tips during autumn unless sheltered by trees. feeding birds. (S/Western Australia) Cover young plants in winter. Prune for shape. Hakea multilineata Medium to tall shrub 3-5m x 3-7m. Well-drained Spectacular, bright pink spikes of PROTEACEAE ## soil. Prefers a sunny site but will tolerate spidery flowers in spring. Woody (WA) semi-shade. Frost hardy to –7°C. Responds well fruit. Useful for cut flowers, to light pruning. screening and shelter. Hakea petiolaris Tall shrub or small tree 5m x 3m. Needs good Green/pink sea urchin flowers ageing PROTEACEAE ## drainage and plenty of sun. Frost hardy to –7°C. to cream/maroon in autumn and (Qld) Prune lightly. winter. Homoranthus papillatus Compact shrub 0.6–1m x 1–2m. Attractive and Large sprays of strongly scented, MYRTACEAE # unusual form with horizontal branches. Hardy in yellowish flowers spring to summer. Mouse Bush most aspects and reasonably drained soils. Frost Fine grey foliage. Prune regularly. (Qld) hardy to –7°C. Attracts birds. Hypocalymma angustifolium Dense shrub 1m with flexible, thin branches. Full Dainty flowers in spring may be MYRTACEAE # sun or dappled shade, shelter from strong winds. white, cream or pink and the pink Pink Flowered Myrtle Frost hardy. Lighter soils are suitable, as long as forms deepen to red with age so that (South-west WA) free from lime. Mulch with leaf mould or there is always a range of soft compost to keep the soil cool, along with light carmine tints. When bruised, leaves trimmings for bushy growth. Grows away have sweet and spicy perfume. Bee quickly and flowers while young. attractant. Suitable as cut flower. Indigofera adesmiifolia Up to 1.5m. Well-drained soils in semi-shade. Short flower sprays of rose-pink FABACEAE ## Tolerant of moderately heavy frosts. Legume – flowers, late winter to spring. Tick Indigo or Leafless Indigo fixes nitrogen in soil. Prune from early age to Flowers are pollen and nectar source (Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic) promote bushiness. for native insects. Isopogon anethifolius Erect shrub 3m x 1.5m. Hardy in Canberra. Best Cream and yellow flowers in PROTEACEAE ## grown in well- drained soil with dappled sunlight terminal globular heads in spring and Narrow-leaf Drumsticks in summer. Flowers, foliage and fruit are all early summer, followed by circular

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(NSW) attractive features. cones 2cm across. Kennedia rubicundra P Vigorous climber. Sunny or semi-shaded Dull red, pea-shaped flowers in FABACEAE subfamily position. Moist, well-drained soil. Hardy garden spring followed by flat seed pods. It FABOIDEAE plant. tolerates dry conditions and would be Dusky Coral Pea a useful plant for growing on a trellis (Southern Australia from south or pergola. WA to north-east NSW) Kunzea muelleri Low growing, spreading shrub to 30cm x 1.5m Yellow flowers in summer. MYRTACEAE # Suitable for most soils. Sunny well-drained Attractive to bees, butterflies and Yellow Kunzea position. Frost hardy. birds. Rockery plant. (Alpine regions of NSW, Vic)

Kunzea pulchella P Rounded shrub to 2m x 2m. Requires good Clusters of brilliant red flowers in MYRTACEAE ## drainage and full sun. Frost hardy. spring and summer. Silver-grey Granite Kunzea obovate leaves. (south west of WA)

Leionema phylicifolia Rounded, prostrate shrub 0.3-0.5m x 2m. Cream to yellow flowers profuse in (prostrate) Suitable for heavy shade. Needs well-drained summer. RUTACEAE # soil. Frost tolerant - not drought tolerant. Prune (NSW, Vic) to shape if needed. Leptospermum lanigerum Variable shrub, usually reaching 3m. Adaptable White flowers in early summer. MYRTACEAE ## but suits damp areas. Frost hardy. Suitable for Young growth gives Woolly Tea Tree heavy shade. silver-grey tone to tree. Suitable for (NSW, ACT, Vic, Tas, SA) hedges or screens.

Leptospermum polygalifolium Moderately open shrub to 3m x 2m. Most soils Bronze tipped narrow leaves. Small ‘Copper Glow’ P and sun to semi-shade. Frost hardy to –7°C. white flowers and profuse. (form of L. polygalifolium) Tolerant of short, dry periods but prefers moist Distinctive dark foliage. Good screen MYRTACEAE ## soils. plant and bird attractant. (NSW)

Leptospermum rotundifolium Shrub 1.5m x1m. Full sun to part shade in moist Large lavender flowers October to ‘Lavender Queen’ well-drained soil. Withstands dry periods. Frost December. A good cut flower. MYRTACEAE ## hardy. Responds well to pruning. Tea Tree (NSW) Lomandra spicata Perennial herb forming a sparse to vigorous Small cream flower spikes spring to ASPARAGACEAE # tussock. Shade tolerant plant favouring a damp early summer followed by orange Matt Rush environment. Mulch and water during dry seed capsules. Long, strappy leaves. (Qld, NSW) periods. Tolerates light to moderate frosts. Useful border plant in a shady position. Melaleuca ‘Payne’s Hybrid’ Woody erect shrub 1-3m x 1-2m. Prefers sunny Flowers in lateral spikes, brilliant red P position in light soil with very good drainage. but there are also apricot and pink (red form) Susceptible to very heavy frosts. Extra water in forms—Sept to Oct. MELALEUCA ## very dry periods. (WA) 7

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Melaleuca hypericifolia P‘ Semi-prostrate shrub, 0.3 to 0.6m x 1 to 2m. Flowers deep red to orange in spring ‘Ulladulla Beacon’ Most soils and appreciates regular watering. and summer. Attracts birds. MYRTACEAE # Sunny position for best flowering but will grow (S-E Coast of NSW) in semi-shade. Regular, light pruning to maintain shape. Tolerant of light frosts. Melaleuca linarifolia P Medium to large shrub 2.5m x 2m but may be Very showy, fluffy, white flowers ‘Seafoam’ taller. Suits most climates and soils; withstands cover the plant in spring and MYRTACEAE ## poor drainage. summer. Prune to shape. Will not Snow-in-summer flower in dry conditions.- (SE Qld to SE NSW, central Qld) Melaleuca linearis var Low spreading shrub, up to 1.5m x 1.5m. Needs Lime green flower spikes. Narrow pinifolius P full sun. Can withstand water-logging and light green leaves resembling pine (green form) moderate coastal exposure. Frost hardy to –7°C. needles. Flowers in late spring and MYRTACEAE ## Needs pruning. early summer. Pine-leaved Bottlebrush (Central NSW) (syn Callistemon pinifolius) Micrantheum hexandrum Hardy shrub 2.5m x 1–2m. Most aspects in Small dark-green leaves in threes, EUPHORBIACEAE ## reasonably drained soils. Tolerates heavy shade. bronze to reddish new growth. Prune or clip for neat hedge. Frost hardy to –7°C. Profuse, scented creamy-white flowers in spring. Micromyrtus ciliata Varies from prostrate to upright 0.3-1.2mx0.2- Small, dark green leaves resembling MYRTACEAE # - ## 3m. Growth is dense and stiff in sunny position. a conifer. Tiny white flowers ageing Fringed Heath Myrtle Prefer light well-drained soil, free from lime. to red, giving a continuous display (Vic, NSW, SA, ACT) Local Withstands drought after establishment. Frost from spring to summer. Reliable hardy. plant in most gardens. Myoporum ‘Monaro Marvel’ Hardy open shrub 1mx1m. Most reasonably Small white flowers and small MYOPORACEAE # drained soils in full sun or part shade. Frost hardy berries. Prune for dense habit. Useful Local hybrid to –7°C. taller groundcover. Myoporum insulare Multi-stemmed prostrate to erect shrub – can Flowers white with purple spots a Coast Boobialla grow 0.2m to 6m but responds well to base of the petals - August to (WA, N-E NSW, Tas) regular pruning. Well drained sandy soils but November. can tolerate regions with lengthy wet periods and heavy soils. Frost tolerant but may yellow and lose most of its foliage after exposure to frost. However, by pruning back the branches the plant will recover quickly. Olearia phlogopappa Small shrub 1–2.5mx1–2.5m. Semi-shaded site Massed white daisy flowers in ASTERACEAE ## with freely draining, acidic soil. Needs regular spring. Grey-green leaves. Easy, (NSW, Vic, Tas) watering. Frost hardy to –7°C. Pruning quick growing; very hardy. Can be Local recommended for bushy growth. long lived, if it receives enough moisture.

LIST OF PLANTS AVAILABLE – SPRING 2017 *These are also available as advanced plants **These are available as advanced plants only P– available in small numbers only

Pandorea jasminoides P Excellent vigorous climber. Some shade Large pink trumpet flowers with BIGNONIACEAE preferred but grows in full sun in most soils. maroon centres - in spring and early Bower of Beauty Tolerates light frosts but needs some shelter in summer followed by large woody (Northeastern NSW, ACT. Can be pruned. seed capsules. Can be trained over southeastern QLD, in wet fences and trellises. sclerophyll forest or rainforest) Pelargonium rodneyanum Hardy perennial 0.3m x 0.5m. Roots develop Magenta flowers borne above leaves, GERANIACEAE # tubers. Sunny or part-shaded, well-drained, acidic May to September. Rockery or Magenta Storkbill soils. Some moisture in summer and autumn but groundcover plant. May self-seed (SA, NSW, Vic) reduce water in winter. Semi-drought tolerant. but easy removal prevents it Prune hard during winter. Frost hardy to -7°C. becoming invasive.

Philotheca ‘Poorinda’ Small to medium shrub 1.5m x 0.8m. Full sun to Bright pink buds opening to white RUTACEAE ## dappled shade in most soils. Frost and drought with a pink tinge, from spring to hardy. Prune yearly to retain bushy form. summer. Scented foliage. Cut flower. Attracts insects. Philotheca myoporoides Compact shrub, 1.5m x 1.5m. Prefers full sun to Masses of pink buds opening to ‘Profusion’ dappled shade. Most soils, reasonable drainage, white starry flowers, winter-spring. RUTACEAE ## mulch well. Frost hardy to –7C. Drought tolerant. Good cut flower. Can be grown in Wax Flower Can be pruned after flowering. container. Bees, butterflies, other insects. Feature plant. Philotheca myoporoides ‘Star Shrub to 2m x 1.5-3m. Good drainage, mulch, Fragrant, dark green, foliage. Pink Dust’ P dappled shade. Tolerates semi to full-sun, frost buds, white starry flowers, solitary RUTACEAE ## hardy, adaptable. Prune after flowering. and/or clustered, winter to spring. (Qld, NSW and Vic) Showy. Philotheca myoporoides ssp Small to medium, spreading shrub Deep rosy pink buds opening to pale leichhardtii 1-1.5m x 1.5-2.5m. Best in dappled shade but pink flowers; oblong-cuneate warty RUTACEAE ## tolerates full sun and needs good drainage. Frost leaves; scented foliage, attracts bees Glasshouse Mountains Wax hardy and drought tolerant. Can be pruned Flower (Qld) Philotheca myoporoides ssp. Shrub 1.5-4m x 1.5-4m. Semi to dappled shade. White flowers mainly July to myoporoides P Can grow in full sun provided it doesn’t dry out. October. Dark green leaves are RUTACEAE ## Drought hardy once established. Can be affected faintly warty and aromatic. Attracts Long-leaf Wax flower by sooty mould (can be washed off with cotton insects. (Vic, NSW, Qld, ACT) wool and water or treated with white oil). Pimelea ‘Magenta Mist’ Neat, rounded shrub to 1mx1m. Well-drained Deep pink flowers in terminal (Form of P. ferruginea) soil. Sunny or part shade. Frost hardy to –7°C. clusters in spring. Feature plant with THYMELAEACEAE #–## attractive foliage.

Pimelea nivea P Erect open plant 1.5m x 1m. Hardy in most soils Terminal heads of white flowers in THYMELAEACEAE ## with very good drainage and partial shade. Frost summer. Attractive foliage Bushman’s Bootlace hardy. Stems covered with white hairs. Prune to (Tas) encourage compact growth.

LIST OF PLANTS AVAILABLE – SPRING 2017 *These are also available as advanced plants **These are available as advanced plants only P– available in small numbers only

Podocarpus lawrencei P Medium to large spreading shrub. Local alpine Attractive foliage. Small red berries PODOCARPACEAE # plant. One of Australia’s few native conifers. on female plants, pink-purplish cones Mountain Plum Pine Frost hardy and likes full sun. Tolerant of most on male. Leaves resinous pine-like (Low heath in alpine areas of soils but prefers freely draining, acidic, soil. aroma. Feature plant and S-E Australia, including Tas) Light pruning to shape and encourage growth. groundcover in rockery. Containers. Polyscias sambucifolia P Shrub 3m x 5m. Some shade and regular Almost invisible yellow-green (fine leaf form) watering over summer. Can stand wet soils for flowers followed by attractive pale ARALIACEAE ## some time but prefers mulched, well-drained. lavender berries. Grown for ferny (coastal ranges NSW, Vic) Frost hardy to –4°C. Prune branches if affected foliage. by borers or gum.

Polystichum proliferum Hardy, clump-forming fern to 1m x 2m. Most Dark green fronds, up to 100 cm ASPIDIACEAE # reasonably damp or poorly drained soils in full long. Small fern plantlets are Mother Shield Fern sun to heavy shade. Withstands dry periods once produced near end of mature fronds. (Alpine regions of NSW, sthn established. Frost hardy to –7°C. Easily grown in large pot. Suitable Qld, Vic, Tas and SA) indoor plant. Hardy, attractive feature under trees. Prosanthera lasianthos Tall, graceful forest shrub 5m. Will grow in light Flowers in November in LAMIACEAE ### or heavy soil in sun or shade but constant wind Canberra. In some the flowers are Victorian Christmas Bush should be avoided. Frost hardy, Prune after white but others appear pale pink (Sth Qld to Tas coastal to sub- flowering. or mauve from a distance with alpine altitudes) blotches of pale purple or violet. Leaves give a menthol fragrance when touched. Excellent for hiding a fence or as a tall hedge. Prostanthera rotundifolia Dense, bushy shrub – 1.5m x 1.5m. Prefers a Flowers are generally purple in LAMIACEAE ## well-drained, moist position with some shelter colour and are prolific in spring. Round-leaved Mint Bush from direct summer sun. Frost hardy to –7C. Known as ‘natïve thyme’, leaves (NSW, Vic, Tas, SA) Under dry conditions it will wilt noticeably but dried and ground are used as a herb. quickly recovers when watered. Quick growing, should be pruned back annually by about one third to retain bush shape. Responds well to annual fertilising after flowering.

Prostanthera violacea Small branching shrub 1m x 1m. Needs perfect Tiny aromatic leaves and dainty LAMIACEAE # drainage and near to full sun. Mulch well. Prune purple flowers in spring. Violet Mint Bush after flowering. (NSW) Senecio anethifolius ssp Dwarf to small, usually erect shrub Terminal, yellow flower-heads brevibracteolatus 0.5-2m x 0.3m. Prefers warm to hot sunny site August to November. Ornamental, ASTERACEAE #-## with free-draining soil. Tolerates extended dry fine grey foliage. Feathery Groundsel periods and is hardy to moderate frosts. Pruning (NSW, SA) rejuvenates plants with new growth emerging from old wood. 10

LIST OF PLANTS AVAILABLE – SPRING 2017 *These are also available as advanced plants **These are available as advanced plants only P– available in small numbers only

Senecio pinnatifolius var Upright variable annual or short-lived perennial Flowers yellow August-November. pinnatifolius shrub 0.5-2m x 0.3-m. Sunny sites with free Ornamental. ASTERACEAE #-## draining soil. Frost hardy to –7°C. Drought Variable Groundsel tolerant. Tip prune to promote bushy growth. (All States) Telopea ‘Corroboree’ P Dense upright shrub. 2.5 - 3m x 2-3m. Well Compact flat inflorescence deep PROTEACEAE ## drained, acid soil & needs supplementary water pinkish red with NSW in summer. Canberra hardy with care. Dappled prominently extended styles. Bracts sunlight best and protect from frost when young. purplish red mid to late spring. Responds well to pruning. Teucrium argutum P Dwarf perennial herb 0.5m x 0.5m. Sunny Spires of deep pinkish purple flowers LAMIACEAE # position, tolerates a range of conditions from dry early summer to early winter. Leaves Native Germander to moist. Rejuvenate with moderate to heavy mint-like but no perfume. Good for (NSW, Qld) pruning after flowering. Tolerates light frosts. borders or mass plantings. Teucrium racemosum Suckering herb to 0.4mx0.2m. Friable free White flowers on long racemes late LAMIACEAE # draining soil essential. Full sun with good air spring and summer. Silvery grey Grey Germander movement. Frost hardy and drought tolerant. leaves. Tidy up at end of winter as (All mainland states) new growth comes from base. Thryptomene denticulata P Low, spreading plant to 0.7m x 1m with small Deep pink flowers in profusion in MYRTACEAE # crowded leaves. Requires reasonably good winter and spring. Fine specimen (WA) drainage, full sun to part shade with good mulch. plant for rockery or shrub bed. Frost hardy to –7°C. Excellent for cut flowers. Thryptomene saxicola ‘Pink Small open, slightly pendulous shrub 1m x 1.5m. Tiny deep pink flowers in profusion Lace’ Adaptable and thrives in most well drained in winter and spring. Excellent cut MYRTACEAE # positions. Mulch well. Requires frost protection flower. (WA) beyond –5°C. Prune after flowering. Wahlenbergia gloriosa Small perennial, herbaceous plant. Needs full sun Large dark blue flowers in summer. CAMPANULACEAE # to part shade. Light, enriched soil in either sunny Dark green, wavy, oblong leaves. Royal Bluebell or semi-shaded positions in cool regions. As the Outstanding plant for rockeries and (Alpine areas of NSW, Vic, plant is very shallow rooted, the soil should be pots with ample water. Grows best in NSW) kept moist but not water logged and well-drained water-well pots. Floral emblem for soils are essential. During drier spells, watering the ACT. should be increased. Frost hardy ground cover. Westringia eremicola Erect, open shrub 1.5m x 1m. Full sun to shade Lilac, mauve, purple, pink or rarely, LAMIACEAE ## in well-drained soil. Frost hardy to –7C; species white flowers, spring to summer. Slender Western Rosemary name implies drought tolerant. Prune to retain Local plant (ACT, NSW, Vic, SA, Qld) bushy shape. Westringia rigida Small, open shrub 0.3-1m x 0.3-1m. Good Stiff, tangled, branches and linear LAMIACEAE # drainage in full sun and most light to medium hairy leaves. Flowers pale mauve (Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, WA) soils. Can withstand frosts and extended dry tones with orange to reddish spots, periods. mainly August to November. Xerochrysum bracteatum It varies in habit from prostrate to a shrubby plant Individual yellow flowers very small ASTERCEAE # of about 1m in height. Responds well to annual but formed into a large cluster Golden Everlasting Daisy fertilising, usually with a slow-release type and surrounded by large papery bracts. 11

LIST OF PLANTS AVAILABLE – SPRING 2017 *These are also available as advanced plants **These are available as advanced plants only P– available in small numbers only

(Widespread in various habitats appreciates an assured water supply. The plants Regular light pruning annually to in all States and Territories) vary in their ability to withstand frost but most encourage branching and a greater are at least moderately frost resistant. number of flowers. Zieria ‘Carpet Star’ P Prostrate shrub 0.5m x 1.5m. Full sun and sandy Clusters of pale pink or white RUTACEAE # soil. Frost and drought tolerant. flowers in spring. Aromatic, glossy, dark green leaves.

Notes: Australian plants are adapted to grow in our ancient, impoverished soils, and one family, the Proteaceae family, which includes banksias, grevilleas, hakea and telopea (waratahs), are very efficient at extracting phosphorus from the soil. If you add the wrong type of fertiliser, you can actually poison them by adding too much phosphorus. Instead use a fertiliser specially formulated for Australian plants to grow them successfully. While the cost of most plants remains at $5, a number of advanced plants are being offered at a cost of $10 each. Grasses are $3.