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BushNo 78 Winter 2008 Telegraph

Welcome What’s The News? Welcome to the winter issue of the Zanthorrea Nursery: Garden Talks Bush Tele. Winter has set in with Best Medium Garden Centre in Winter garden walk very low temperatures and frequent Join us for a guided tour of the rain. Summer with dry winds and Last Bush Tele we told you of our nursery gardens. We know you’re scorching temperatures seems a State win in the National Garden busy, so this event is on both long way off. Centre Awards. Congratulations to Saturday and Sunday, 10am. The winter is colder for me (Jackie) the team for taking off the National Saturday 26th July with Dan as I have flown in from Cairns in prize for the 5th time since the Sunday 27th July with Ross tropical to help with competition started in 1995. We end of financial year tasks. Alec and have won in 1995, 2002, 2003, Tea & biscuits supplied for a gold I are enjoying a trip around Australia, 2005 and 2008. coin donation to Kanyana Wildlife leaving the nursery in the capable Centre. Please RSVP on 9454 6260.

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Press release & judge’s comments: Australian Cottage Gardens At the gala dinner of the annual Join Jackie for a look at creating an nursery industry conference, held Australian themed cottage garden. this year in Adelaide Zanthorrea was Saturday 23rd August, 10am Alec & Jackie on the Kalkani Walk announced winner of Best Medium What was planned as a holiday Garden Centre in Australia. Judge Welcome for us has turned into a botanical Peter Whitehead from NSW praised … to new team members Andrea discovery tour with photos in the the nursery and recommended all and Danielle. day and evenings spent identifying garden centre owners visit. Andrea came to Zanthorrea as a new we’d seen. Alec has sent Zanthorrea is a family-owned work experience student as part of emails and photos back to the team garden centre located in the hills her horticultural studies. We were with his of the week. For the of Perth. Specialising in Australian so impressed with her enthusiasm wildflower enthusiasts, some of our natives, the business has more and knowledge that we offered her favourites so far were … than 600 indigenous varieties. a position. wickhamii and , As an accredited garden centre, Crotalaria cunninghamii (green bird Zanthorrea guarantee customers flower) and Eucalyptus ptychocarpa. that plants will be clean, healthy Unfortunately many of the plants and “hardened”, and are well- seen up north do not take well to the known in the area. They have been cold winter conditions of the South providing customers with specialist West of WA. However Alec will be advice and experience for 32 years. Andrea Danielle trying to grow a few when he arrives Winner of the 2006 Australasian home. (He can’t help himself.) Weed-wise Nursery award, the Danielle grew up in the Southern See you in the spring! NGIA judges described this garden Cross area, and has recently centre as “utterly delightful” and commenced horticultural study. Her Best wishes, “immaculate”, with “absolutely friendly nature and energy is a great – Jackie, Alec and the team faultless general plant lines.” asset to the nursery.

Zanthorrea Nursery 1 Bush Telegraph No 78 Winter 2008 News From The Team New Eco pots For me, Winter is a great time to enjoy our Australian plants especially as it is the peak flowering period of my personal favourites, the Hakeas. Some staff think I’m obsessed with them and they’re probably right!

Calothamnus quadrifidus (grey form) A real unsung hero of the West Australian plants is Calothamnus quadrifidus. I especially like the grey form with its soft, furry foliage. You may notice a change to some I love watching the bright green of our pots. We have been trialing buds appear on the older wood in a hard colourful pot made from early winter , with the promise of recycled husks and fibres, we call the bright red ‘one-sided’ flower to them ‘ECO POTS’. Currently these come. Birds like the New Holland pots are made in China but thats laurina and the Red Wattle Bird OK because we think the message Two of the best are H. laurina and adore them. So why not brave the of recycling is a good one. The H. multilineata. With their stunning chilly weather, grab a beanie and go pots are organic and will compost and intricate flowers they light up planting! completely. Simply break them a garden and prove irresistable to up with your boot (make sure you hungry birds. They are best planted – Daniel in full sun and being from the have taken out the plant first!), then Kanyana Plant pop it into either the hole or into Proteacea family they are phoshpate the compost bin, and thats it! They sensitive, so if fertilising, use a slow should break down in 4 to 8 weeks release one, or if they are looking into good soil your plants can use. happy, then none at all. Left as a pot they won’t break down for a good 2-3 years. The dyes used in the construction are natural and there is no glue used. We are still trialing these so appreciate any feedback from your use at home. blechnifolia – Ross, Production manager This banksia is easy to grow in all soils. An unusual creeping banksia, Congratulations it holds its large rusty coloured … to Tim, who has completed his Chorizama cordatum flowers at ground level. Certificate of Horticulture. Tim $1 from the sale of each plant goes now works four days at Zanthorrea, Other Australian plants worth to Kanyana Wildlife Centre. and as well as tending our display considering for winter interest garden, assists Ross in production. include Chorizema cordatum Vale Lloyd Butcher, Kanyana (Heart Flame Pea), which is flowering brilliantly right now in the It is with sadness that we relate the Zanthorrea gardens. It is great for passing of Lloyd Butcher, husband of brightening up a shady spot in the June Butcher, founder of Kanyana. A garden and can also tolerate sun. good friend and tireless worker for many good causes, Lloyd will be sadly missed.

2 Zanthorrea Nursery Bush Telegraph No 78 Winter 2008 The Team’s Favourite Plants Gaby shrub will add a lovely texture to Lorretta’s list of plants to look out Hakea trifurcarta grows well in our any garden. for… hills gravel and the sand plain of Andrea T Banksia nutans (WA) Perth. This local hakea is one of my A 1m shrub that requires good Some customers have bemoaned all time faves. The divided prickley drainage and full sun or partial that can be a little tetchy foliage glistens with droplets after shade. Rusty brown coloured to grow. Being one of the best bird rain and the new growth has stems flowers produced during spring and attractors and having some of the that provide a beautiful subtle summer that have an onion like most fascinating flowers, many a contrast. Open white fragrant smell. keen gardener wants one (or two flowers in winter/spring are a bonus. or three) in their patch of earth. So Eremophila oppositifolia Great for sun or under a light tree if you have tried and failed, or are canopy. The pungent foliage also Widespread A small to medium thinking of growing one but are a provides a safe habitat for birds. shrub 1.5 – 2.5m x 1.5m producing little tentative, the following are cream with pinkish tubular flowers Diana’s Favourite Plant (at the highly recommended to reward you in winter and spring. Fine silvery moment!) greatly. leaf and pretty flower bracts that are For the flats: retained after flower drops off. (WA): 3m Eucalyptus erythrocorys (WA) bush with beautiful large yellow or A 3 – 10m tree with smooth, white bronze flowers. or grey bark, which produces bright yellow flowers. The red cap that covers the emerging flowers brightly contrasts with the already open flowers. Often has a wiggly growth habit. Easily grown in most soils. Grevillea ‘Superb’ • Great in any soil • Quick and easy to grow • Flowers profusely for months • Bird heaven

Shelley Acacia glaucoptera (Clay Wattle) Banksia media (WA): slightly smaller in size and flower but One of the more unusual magnificent none the less. of the Acacia tribe. This little WA (WA): fabulous treasure is quite unique with its Eucalyptus erythrocorys funky blue/green winged foliage and ground cover with flowers that sit on Calothamnus graniticus (WA) rich red fresh growth, not to mention the ground. Use as a living mulch. the vibrant globular flowerheads : slim medium A rounded shrub 1.5 x 1.5m. emerging from the central stems tree with pale yellow flowers. Produces deep red flowers from winter to spring. Fabulous soft during late winter and spring. For the hills: foliage. Prefers well drained soil. This species is very ornamental : medium to tall Beaufortia squarrosa (WA) and requires relatively well drained shrub from eastern states that adapts soils. Tolerates slightly alkaline well to the heavier soils. A small to medium shrub 1 – 1.5m high which produces tufting flower soils. Prefers partial sun, but will : large shrub/tree heads in either brilliant red or grow in dappled shade and full sun. with long orange red cones. Responds well to light pruning after orange during summer. Prefers well flowering to encourage the colourful drained soil in full sun. new growth. This small 1 – 1.5m

Zanthorrea Nursery 3 Bush Telegraph No 78 Winter 2008 Gift Ideas - Naturally Corrynne’s Natural Soap is perfect for them. It is made from Soy Candles pure coconut, olive, palm oils and The Conscious Candle Company lavender, Tea Tree and lemongrass is an Australian boutique candle essential oils blended together for maker of essential and fragranced their anti-bacterial, healing and oil candles. soothing properties. The soap is very Soy is a unique wax and has the lathery which helps to lift fleas and following properties. eggs out of their fur. Stop your pet suffering the natural way. • Virtually soot-free, smoke-free, cleaner burning. Bath Salts – Relaxing • Burn time is 25% to 30% longer Contains Epsom salts, oatmeal, rose than conventional wax candles. Made using a combination of geranium and lavender essential natural oils these soaps are naturally • Easier clean-up, Pure Conscious oils. Use in your bath for a deeply gentle on the skin and especially Soy wax is water soluble and relaxing soak. Epsom salts penetrate suited to those who are irritated by biodegradable. muscles while commercial soap. • Stronger fragrance throw than essential oils calm conventional wax candles. Other ingredients include essential and relax the mind. oils, herbs, ochres and sandalwood Help save power and enjoy a Also available in a powder. comfortably lit evening. Reviving formula. – Lorretta, Gift buyer Organic lavender Suitable for all Thurlby Herb Farm skin types, soothes insect bites and Green Solutions is reputed to promote new cell Produced in the South-West Thurlby Eco Growth Eco Neem growth. products contain no synthetic This premium quality neem oil will Tea tree, eucalyptus and additives, no parabens, no lauryl promote healthy and clean growth, Sandalwood Tea tree is active sulphates or dyes and are stocked creating a natural balance in your against infection including viral, here at Zanthorrea. This seasons garden. fungal and bacterial. wonderful winter warmers, include: Herbal scrub Contains lime oil, Heat packs eucalyptus, dried mint, lemongrass, oats, sage and sandalwood, which Come in a variety of cover designs makes this soap an excellent and fragrances, including wheat and exfoliant with anti-bacterial sandalwood, wheat and lavender. properties. Dew Drop Herb Pillows Happy Dog Soap for Sensitive Skin Small enough to slip inside a pillow or to simply sit amongst the cushions on the sofa, this herb pillow promotes relaxation and Eco-oil is a botanical oil sleep. concentrate, registered organic. Helps with winter problems such as In addition to the above we have citrus leaf miner, aphids and mealy a range of hand creams, soaps, bug. perfume sachets, sleep sachets and For more information on sustainable Like most of us, dogs have very much more. gardening, go to: sgaonline.org.au sensitive skin - that’s why this soap

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