List of Plants Available – Spring 2016

LIST OF PLANTS AVAILABLE – SPRING 2016 *These are also available as advanced plants **These are available as advanced plants only P– only available in small numbers 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 buxifolia P Hardy shrub 1-2m x 1-2m. Most well to Greyish foliage and bright yellow MIMOSACEAE #-## reasonably drained soils in full to part sun. flowers in spring. Box-leaf Wattle Prefers wind protection. Frost hardy to -7°C.

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 cultriformis Erect, medium shrub 2-3m x 2m. Well-drained Bright yellow globular flower MIMOSACEAE ## soil in sunny position. Frost hardy to -7°C, clusters in spring. Recommended Knife Leaf Wattle drought tolerant. for its foliage as a feature plant. (Woodland areas of Qld, NSW) Acacia decora P Hardy, spreading shrub to 2.5m x 3m. Suitable Very showy, golden terminal MIMOSACEAE ## for most reasonably drained soils in full sun or racemes of perfumed balls Aug– Western Silver/Showy Wattle part shade. Frost hardy to –7°C. Withstands Oct. Attractive narrow grey (Qld, NSW, Vic) regular pruning into hardwood if needed. phyllodes, gold new shoots. Use for low windbreak or shelter. Acacia gladiiformis P Small to tall shrub 1–4m x 0.5–1.5m. Most well Racemes of dense, bright yellow MIMOSACEAE #–## drained soils in sunny position. Prune to make balls Nov–Feb. Highly ornamental. Sword Wattle denser. Frost and drought hardy. (Blue Mtns and western slopes NSW) Acacia gunnii Stiff, woody, sprawling shrub 40cm x 60cm. Flowers cream in Spring. Suitable MIMOSACEAE # Needs well drained soil in sun or part shade. for rockeries. Ploughshare Wattle, Dog Tooth Frost hardy to -7°C. Drought hardy. Wattle (SA, Vic, NSW, ACT, Tas) Acacia howittii Small, upright tree and can take up to 30 years to Yellow balls in Spring. Pods are 4- (compact form) reach full height – 3-5m x 2-3m. Partial or full 6cm long and 5mm wide. The plant MIMOSACEAE ## sun. Well-drained to medium soil. Frost hardy to has the potential to be a weed. Sticky Wattle -7°C. Drought tolerant. (Sth Gippsland Hills but widespread) Acacia jibberdingensis P Upright to spreading, medium to tall shrub, Deep yellow, cylindrical flower MIMOSACEAE ## 3–5m x 3–5m. Partial or full sun in a dry position heads. Long-flowering. Ornamental. Willow-leafed Wattle with well-drained soil. Drought resistant and Useful for windbreaks and screens. (WA) frost hardy to -7°C. Acacia pendula P Weeping small tree to 12m. Suits dry areas, Attractive specimen tree, also for MIMOSACEAE ### medium to heavy soils. Sun to light shade. Frost shade, fodder, windbreak. Small Weeping Myall. or Boree and drought hardy. lemon flower balls. Silvery narrow (Vic, NSW, Qld) phyllodes, Bird attracting. Acacia rigens P Rigid, dense, medium shrub. 2-4m x 2-4m. Well- Golden yellow, globular flowers, MIMOSACEAE ## drained light to heavy soils. Partial or full sun. profuse June to December Needle Wattle Frost hardy to -7°C, drought tolerant. Can be Ornamental, low windbreak. (Qld, NSW, SA. Vic) pruned. Allocasuarina nana P Hardy woody shrub to 1.5m x 3m. Most Upright, pine-like foliage. Male CASUARINACEAE ## reasonably drained soils. Will stand dry plants have pollen plumes, female Dwarf She-oak (Sth NSW, Vic) conditions. Frost hardy to -7°C. has small red flowers and globular

cones. 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 mid- Midgen Berry overhead cover from frost. Water in dry spells. autumn. Pale sweet edible berries, (Byron Bay to Fraser Island) Bush Food. about 1cm diameter in autumn. Baeckea linifolia Small to medium shrub, 1–3 x 0.5–2m. Adapts to Flowers white, small but profuse, MYRTACEAE ## most situations, more compact in full sun. most of year but especially in Weeping Baeckea, Flax Leaf Drought tolerant but grows well in damp spots. summer. Leaf tips often bronze or Heath Myrtle Prune regularly for bushy shape. Frost hardy to reddish. Weeping habit. Outstanding (Qld, NSW, Vic) -7°C. feature plant. Foliage useful in flower arrangements. Banksia ericifolia P Bushy shrub to 5m x 4m. Hardy in most Long spikes of flowers, styles more ‘Red Clusters’ situations. Frost hardy. red than orange, in autumn and PROTEACEAE ##-### winter. Good screen plant. Bird attractor. Banksia ericifolia ssp Large shrub 4-7m x 4m. Full sun or semi-shade. Yellow to reddish-orange cones ericifolia P Well-drained acid soil or application of iron autumn to early spring. Garden PROTEACEAE ### chelates. Frost and drought tolerant. Prune lightly feature or screen plant and one of (Central coast of NSW) to retain bushy, dense habit. the best for honey eating birds. Banksia ericifolia x spinulosa Large spreading shrub 4-10m x 2-4m. Huge orange cones in autumn & PROTEACEAE ### Well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Can winter. Attracts honey-eating birds. be trimmed into a tree from a young age. Frost Highly adaptable plant that can be hardy to -7°C. used as an informal hedge, screen or windbreak. Banksia integrifolia Large shrub or small tree 10-16m. Upright, Pale yellow cones summer to PROTEACEAE ### slender and canopied. Full sun to part shade. winter. Pinkish wood has an Coast Banksia Prefers sandy acidic soil. Frost hardy to -7°C, attractive oak-like appearance. (Widespread extending moderate drought tolerance. Source of honey for birds. Can be 3000km along east coast of trimmed to retain compact shape. Australia) Banksia marginata ** 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 under. New foliage lovely rust (NSW, Vic, Tas, SA) Local colour. Banksia robur * Open habit, small shrub 1-2m x 2m. A variety of Yellow and green cones autumn and PROTEACEAE ## soils in damp areas. Full sun for maximum winter. Landscape feature plant. Swamp Banksia flowering. Hardy but some initial covering to (Swamps along the coast and protect from frost. Drought tolerant but needs plateaus of NSW and Qld – watering. Large leaf structure. Prune after from Illawarra to Gladstone) flowering for tighter shape. Banksia serrata Tall - height up to 15m. Full sun or very light Provides nectar and pollen to a PROTEACEAE ### shade. Tolerates most soils, except heavy clay. range of bird species, arboreal Saw Banksia/Old Man Banksia Frost hardy to -7°C, drought tolerant once mammals and insects. Prune if (Tas, Vic, NSW, Qld) established. needed. Banksia spinulosa Large shrub 3-4m x 2m, sunny position in well- Dark green foliage – bright orange ‘Giant Candles’ drained soil. Tolerates light frosts and coastal flowers. 40-50cm in length and PROTEACEAE ## conditions. Prune after flowering to maintain 10cm wide, autumn and winter. (NSW) compact habit. Attracts nectar eating birds. Good for hedges, specimen shrub, or planted in a pot. 2

Banksia spinulosa var Shrub or small tree 1-1.5m x 2m. Frost tolerant to Yellow cones autumn to spring. cunninghamii P –5°C but needs to be planted in protected area if Great food source for bees and PROTEACEAE ## frosts are heavy for prolonged periods. Medium nectar feeding birds. (East coast of Australia - NSW drought tolerance - requires watering over long and Vic) dry periods. Adaptable to most soils. Light annual prune. 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. serrated. Tall and straggly in shade, coastal heaths Qld, Vic) compact in sun. Prune for shape. Erosion control on moist slopes. Blandfordia grandiflora Slow growing grass-like plants with narrow Tubular red flowers with yellow tips LILIACEAE # leaves. Require moist, well-drained soil, – quite large on stems 30-60cm Christmas Bells preferably of a light texture such as sandy loan. long. Flowers produce nectar and (NSW, SE Qld) Appreciates some protection from full sun but are frequented by honey-eating does not like full shade. Tolerant of moderate birds. Suitable for pots. frosts. Boronia ‘Telopea Valley Star’ Small, erect, shrub 1m x 0.6m. Dappled shade or Pink star-shaped flowers profuse in RUTACEAE # P full sun, well-drained sandy loam. Prune to keep spring but sporadic flowering most (Hybrid between B. mollis and it compact. Frost hardy in Canberra. of the year. Attractive reddish B. fraseri. Raised by Telopea foliage. Valley Nursery near Kulnura, 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. Responds well to pruning (B. muelleri x B. citriodora) growing between rocks or bricks (bricks can be after flowering. Can be short-lived. placed below ground level). Mulch to keep moist. Boronia muelleri Dense shrub 1m x 1m. Full sun to semi-shade. Pink flowers, very showy from ‘Sunset Serenade’ Frost hardy and moderately drought resistant. August to December. Useful for RUTACEAE rockeries and tubs. (From wild population , B. muelleri in Gippsland) Brachyscome ‘Strawberry Groundcover 0.15m x 1m. Hardy in most soils Showy pink daisy flowers from Mousse’ P with good drainage. Frost hardy and drought spring to autumn. Suitable for ASTERACEAE # tolerant. containers, hanging baskets, (B. angustifolia x B. formosa) rockeries and as ground cover. Brachyscome iberidifolia Much branched annual herb 0.3-0.5m x 0.3-1m. White 2cm daisy flowers from ASTERACEAE # Adaptable under variable conditions but may September to February. Pinate Swan River Daisy suffer frost damage. glabrous leaves. (SA, WA, NT) Brachyscome multifida ‘Alba’ Neat plant 0.1m x 0.4m. Needs reasonable White daisy flowers, 2cm diameter (white form) draining in full sun. Frost hardy to -7°C. in Spring and Summer. Suits ASTERACEAE baskets, rockeries, bedding. Prune old flowers for continuous display. Brachyscome multifida Bush perennial 0.2m x 0.4m. Very hardy in most Lavender blue to purple flowers ‘Amethyst’ situations but prefers reasonable drainage and full from Spring to Autumn. Dark green ASTERACEAE # sun. Drought tolerant. Frost hardy to -7°C. foliage and stems. Cut Leaf Daisy 3

Brachyscome multifidia Bush perennial 0.1-0.4m x 0.2-1m. Very hardy. Bright blue-mauve daisy flowers ‘Roulette’ Adaptable but prefers reasonable draining in full most of the year – best in Spring/ ASTERACEAE # sun. Drought tolerant. Frost hardy to -7°C. Summer. Rockery/groundcover. Spreads by branching and underground suckers. Prune old stems in early Spring. Bulbine bulbosa Small tufted herb 0.4mH. Hardy. Adapts well to Succulent leaves and butter-yellow ASPHODELACEAE # most positions and soils if ample water available. flowers held above leaves, in spring. Bulbine Lily Dies back in winter. Good container plant. Local Callistemon pityoides Dense, low shrub 1m x 1–2m. Hardy in most Creamy yellow flowers, late ‘Cobberas Dwarf’ situations. Prune after flowering. Frost hardy to spring/early summer. Suits formal MYRTACEAE # -7°C. gardens, compact growth useful tall (C. pityoides native to Qld, ground cover. NSW, Vic) Callitris endlicheri Conical tree to 10 m. Tolerates quite dry Slender globular cones 15-20 cm CUPPRESSACEAE ### conditions Frost hardy to -7°C. diameter. Dark green foliage. Good Black cypress pine formal tree. (Qld NSW, ACT, Vic) Callitris monticola Compact, columnar shrub to 3m x 1m. Hardy in Globular cones 2 cm diameter, CUPPRESSACEAE ## most situations. Grows in granite areas, Attractive grey-green foliage, useful Dwarf Cypress Pine sometimes sandstone Frost hardy to -7°C. as foliage contrast or in formal (Qld, NSW) gardens.

Calytrix tetragona (prostrate) Prostrate shrub 0.3m x 1m. Reliable in most well Bright green, heath-like foliage. MYRTACEAE # drained soils. Drought tolerant. Prune lightly Star-like flowers, white to deep pink Fringe Myrtle after flowering. Frost hardy to -7°C. August to November. Deep red (All states except NT) Water and regular light pruning are needed to calyces after flowering. Very hardy avoid bare wood. shrub for small gardens. Ceratopetalum gummiferum Tall shrub or small tree to 6m x 3m. Large red bracts appear after ‘Wildfire’ P Well-drained soil, sunny position for good flowering in early summer. Good CUNONIACEAE ### flowering. Needs overhead frost protection when cut flower. Moderately compact and NSW Christmas Bush young then OK to -4°C. Needs daily watering suitable for large containers. when first planted. Prune heavily to rejuvenate.

Chamelaucium Tall shrub, 1.5 to 2.5m x 1.5m. Semi-shade or It has drooping branches and ‘Cascade Jewel’ full sun. Well-drained soils. May be shaped and unusually large pink flowers with (C. uncinatum) trimmed. darker pink centres, spring and MYRTACEAE ## summer. Chamelaucium Small, fast-growing open shrub to 3m x 4m. Variable colour from white to deep ‘Murfit Rose’ Perfect drainage essential, sandy soil preferred. purple waxy flowers in spring. (C. uncinatum) Full sun for massed flowering. Give some Prune after flowering to maintain MYRTACEAE ## overhead cover against frost. density and increase flower display. Geraldton Wax (WA) Excellent cut flower – long lasting. Chrysocephalum apiculatum Spreading perennial herb 0.2m x 0.5-2m. Full to Clusters of small bright yellow (silver form) part sun. Light, medium or heavy soils. Frost flowers most of year with a new ASTERACEAE # hardy to -7°C. Prune at end of winter for new flush in spring. Silvery, soft, hairy Yellow Buttons growth. Can sucker. foliage. Good in massed plantings. (All states) 4

Cordyline stricta Slender, upright multi-stemmed palm-like plant Indoor plant in Canberra; also AGAVACEAE ## to 3m. Frost tender. striking plant in shady garden area. Slender Palm Lily Small purplish flowers on long stems, fruits black. Coronidium elatum Biennial or perennial, erect herb, White ‘paper’ daisy flowers with (Syn Helichrysum elatum) 0.5-1m x 0.3-1m. Prefers well-drained clay loam yellow centres, spring and summer. Everlasting Daisy soils. Adaptable, from partial to full sun. Frost Leaves covered with silvery hairs. ASTERACEAE # tolerant. Prune in late spring to improve Cut flowers and for drying. Attracts (NSW incl ACT, Vic, Qld) flowering the next year. bees, butterflies and other insects. Correa ‘Clearview Giant’ Decumbent or erect shrub 0.5-1.5m high. Water Red and green bell flowers from (C. reflexa var. speciosa) when young. Frost hardy under dappled shade. autumn into winter. RUTACEAE #-## Tip pruning essential to keep plant compact. Rockery or ground cover. (NSW, Vic) Correa decumbens P Spreading prostrate shrub 1–3m wide. Most well- Erect pink-red tubular flowers, RUTACEAE # drained soils. Withstands long wet periods. Full 2.5cm long, with yellow-green tips, Spreading Correa sun or part shade. Frost hardy to -7°C. in winter. Use as living mulch. (SA) Good for rockeries. Bird attractant. Correa glabra hybrid cream Rounded shrub 1m x 1m. Well-drained soil, full Profuse, cream flowers in winter. RUTACEAE ## or semi-shade. Frost hardy to –7°C. Smooth, rounded leaves. Good screen. Attracts birds. Correa lawrenceana var Large shrub to 2-4m H. Medium to heavy soil, Flowers usually red, bell-shaped, in cordifolia full share to part sun. Tolerates wet periods. Frost winter. Leave are broad. Attracts RUTACEAE # hardy and adaptable in cultivation. birds. (From Lake Conjola to Eden) Correa reflexa ‘Kangaroo Small shrub 1.5m x 1.5m. Medium frost Red bell-like flowers with green Island’ P tolerance. Well-drained soil. tips, late autumn, early spring. RUTACEAE ## Leaves dark green, oval to round. Crowea ‘Cooper’s Hybrid’ Dense shrub 1.5m x 1m, with upright habit. Frost Dark, glossy leaves. Pink flowers ** P hardy and moderately drought hardy. Sun to November to May. RUTACEAE # semi-shade. Most well-drained soils. Water in (Cross between C. exalta and dry conditions. C. saligna) Crowea ‘Pink Blush’ P Small to medium shrub 1m x 1.2m. Most Pink buds open white and tinge to (form of C. exalata) well-drained soils. Prefers dappled shade or pink with age, flowers spring- RUTACEAE # partial sun. Frost hardy to –7°C. autumn. Ideal for gardens or containers and as cut flower. Crowea ‘Poorinda Ecstasy’ Hardy small shrub 1m x 1m.Most well drained Pale pink, 2.5cm diameter flowers RUTACEAE # soils with partial sun or dappled shade. Frost in leaf axils, December to May. hardy to -7°C. Drought tolerant. Light prune after Light green leaves. flowering. Darwinia citriodora Low, spreading shrub to 1-1.5m x 1-1.5m. Full White flowers to reddish tones, MYRTACEAE ## sun to part shade. Good drainage essential, spring-summer. Leaves lemon Lemon scented Myrtle Mulch well. Prune after flowering. Frost hardy scented, red tinted in autumn and (WA) with overhead cover. winter. Best planted in groups of three or more for impact. Dichelachne crinita Medium tufted grass 1.0-1.2m x 0.3m. Full to Tall flower stems Oct–Dec. Flower POACEAE # part sun. Light, medium to heavy soils with head is an attractive, dense, fluffy Plumegrass (All states) reasonable drainage. Frost hardy to –7°C. green/mauve plume, fading to (Carwoola provenance)Local cream. Feature grass for dry 5

conditions. Doryanthes excelsa Spectacular feature plant with leaves to 2m. Best Trumpet like flowers 6-7 years from DORYANTHACEAE ## in deep soils, reasonably drained soils in full sun seed. Large flower spikes to 6m Gymea Lily or partial shade. Flower spike is damaged by with clusters of red flowers October (Central coast NSW) frosts but foliage frost hardy. to November in Canberra. Suitable for large gardens as rockery or specimen plant. Epacris longiflora P Dwarf, straggly shrub 0.5–1.3m x 0.5m. Prefers Tubular red corolla with white tips (red form) well-drained, light to medium soils, in dappled, for most of year. Hard pruning of ERICACEAE #-## semi-shade or partial sun. Frost hardy to –7°C. long arching branches promotes Fuchsia Heath/Native Fuchsia Fine roots can be damaged in transplanting. bushy growth. Suitable for (NSW central coast) containers or rockery. Gastrolobium celsianum Spreading (scrambling) medium shrub 1.5m x Bright red pea flower with FABACEAE ## 3m. Needs good drainage in sun or semi-shade. prominent keel, in spring. Useful Poison/Swamp River Pea Responds well to pruning. Frost hardy to -7°C. tall ground cover. Generally (South West WA) considered poisonous to stock. Gompholobum latifolium P Small shrub with ascending to erect branches Very large, yellow pea flowers. FABACEAE #-## 1-2m x 0.6-1.5m. Requires fairly good drainage Digitate, trifoliate leaves. Stalked Golden Glory Pea with dappled share or part sun. Frost hardy to pods. Very showy in flower. Can be (Qld, NSW, Vic) -7°C. grown in containers Grevillea ‘Rosy Posy’ Small compact shrub to 1.5m x 1.5m. Hardy and Large pendulous racemes of rosy- (A form of G. rosmarinifolia) slow growing. Well drained soil in full to partial pink flowers throughout the year, PROTEACEAE ## sun. Prune regularly. Frost hardy to -7°C. peaking between August and (McDonald Park, WA) Drought tolerant. October. Attracts nectar feeding birds. Grevillea lanigera Prostrate shrub providing dense, matting ground Red and cream flowers in semi-erect PROTEACEAE # cover. Very hardy in moist light to heavy soils in clusters, late winter and spring. Bird Woolly Grevillea sunny spot. Prune lightly. Frost hardy to -7ºC. attracting. Good container or (NSW) rockery plant. Grevillea sp P Medium rounded shrub 2.5m x 3m. Quite dense Dark reddish-orange flowers in ones PROTEACEAE ## but ends of branches tend to weep. Current site is and twos, in leaf axils, on slightly warm, well-drained, sheltered, mulched and faces older wood. Leaves thin, light east. green, softly hairy. Hakea erecta Small, narrow, shrub. Requires excellent Flowers pink or cream, often PROTEACEAE ## drainage, warm to hot aspects (against a wall is profuse, conspicuous. (WA) ideal). Hardy to moderate heavy frosts. Fairly sweet-scented. Hakea laurina 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 in April to August. Attracts nectar Pincushion Hakea new tip growth during autumn unless sheltered feeding birds. Prune for shaping. (S/Western Australia) by trees. Cover young plants in winter. Hibbertia empetrifolia Small to medium shrub up to 1-3m x 1-2m, Young growth dark, shiny green. DILLENIACEAE ## trailing or climbing. Prefer open sunny spot. Profuse yellow flowers Sept-Oct. Scrambling Guinea Flower Responds well to pruning. Tolerates light to Plants can resemble yellow mounds (NSW, Vic, Tas) moderate frosts. Extra water in dry conditions. with the foliage scarcely visible. Can be trained on a fence.

Isopogon anemonifolius P Dwarf compact shrub, 0.65m x 0.8m. Full to part Showy soft yellow flowers in winter ‘Little Drumsticks’ sun. Most well-drained loamy to sandy soils. to spring. Good cut flower and PROTEACEAE # Hardy to most frosts and drought tolerant. Prune container plant. Attractive cones (Eastern NSW) spent flowers. after flowers. 6

Kennedia prostrata P Climbing or trailing plant 2.5m diameter. Hardy Pea-shaped red flowers in spring. It FABOIDEAE # in moist well-drained soils. is an excellent plant for cultivation Running Postman in hanging baskets. (Widespread in Sthn Australia) Kunzea baxteri Open, spreading shrub to 3 m x 3m. Full sun to Bright red bottlebrush-like MYRTACEAE # part shade in most soils. Needs some overhead flowers.in spring and summer. Common Kunzea protection from frost. Tip prune after flowering. Attracts parrots to flowers and fruit. (WA) Aromatic foliage. Lasiopetalum baueri P Dwarf to small shrub, 0.7m x 1m. Very hardy, Grey-green leaves - young growth MALVACEAE # drought-resistant species. Well-drained soils, has rusty appearance. Pink, Slender Velvet Bush sunny or semi-shaded aspects. Responds well to occasionally white, flowers in (SA Yorke Peninsula) pruning. Frost hardy to -7°C. drooping racemes in spring and summer. Suitable for hedging or low screen plant. Good as a cut flower. Attracts bees, butterflies.

Leionema phylicifolia Rounded, prostrate shrub 0.3-0.5m x 2m. Cream to yellow flowers in summer; (prostrate) Suitable for heavy shade. Needs well-drained flowers profusely. Prune to shape if RUTACEAE # (NSW, Vic) soil. Frost tolerant - not drought tolerant. needed. Leptospermum ‘Julie Ann’ P Prostrate shrub 0.3mx1-2m. Full sun to part Pale mauve flowers Oct-Dec. MYRTACEAE # shade in moist well-drained soil. Withstands dry Responds well to pruning. A good Tea Tree (NSW) periods. Frost hardy. cut flower. Leptospermum ‘Pink Prostrate shrub 0.8m x 1m. Prefers well-drained Profuse, pink flowers 15mm in Cascade’ soils with dappled shade. Flowers better with full diameter, spring to early summer. MYRTACEAE # sun. Appreciates little extra water in hot Prune to keep in shape. Control summers. Frost and drought tolerant. webbing caterpillars with Dipel.

Leptospermum minutifolium Rounded open shrub 2m x 2m. Grows well in Pink buds opening to white flowers, P MYRTACEAE ## most aspects. Frost hardy to -7°C and drought spring and early summer. Attractive (Qld, NSW) tolerant once established. Prune for shape. foliage. Good cut flower. Lomandra spicata Perennial herb forming a sparse to vigorous Small cream flower spikes followed ASPARAGACEAE # tussock. Thin strappy leaves 40-80cm long. by orange seed capsules. Useful Matt Rush Shade tolerant, grass-like, plant favouring a damp border plant in a shady position. (Qld, NSW) environment. Responds well to mulching and watering during dry periods. Tolerates light to moderate frosts. Lomatia tinctoria P Small rounded shrub 1m x 0.6m. Most fairly Fragrant cream flowers in late PROTEACEAE # well-drained acidic soils. Tolerates sunny or spring/summer, followed by dry Guitar Plant shady site. Frost hardy to -7°C. Withstands fruits. Fine, fern-like, foliage. Good (Tas) limited dry periods. Hard pruning will rejuvenate cut flower. old plans and may induce suckering. Melaleuca ‘Payne’s Hybrid’ Woody erect shrub 1-3m x 1-2m. Prefers sunny Flowers in lateral spikes, brilliant P position in light soil with very good drainage. red but there are also apricot and MYRTACEAE ## (WA) Needs overhead cover as is susceptible to very pink forms - Sept. to Oct. heavy frost. Needs extra water in dry periods. Melaleuca linariifolia Medium to large shrub 2.5m x 2m but may be Very showy, fluffy, white flowers ‘Seafoam’ P taller. Suits most climates and soils; withstands cover the plant in spring and MYRTACEAE ## poor drainage. Frost hardy. summer. Prune to shape. Will not Snow-in-summer flower in dry conditions. 7

(SE Qld to SE NSW, Qld) Melaleuca thymifolia ‘Little Compact, dense, shrub 0.3m x 0.6m. Ordinary Mauve flowers borne in dense Beauty’ soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly clusters across the top of the plant as MYRTACEAE # alkaline. Pruning helps keep the plant more compared to the scattered axillary (Cultivar as a chance seedling compact and assists in the production of more clusters of flowers found in the of M. thymifolia) flowering wood. Frost hardy to -7°C. normal form of the species, mid- spring to mid-summer. Microlaena stipoides Small to medium tufted or spreading grass. Seed heads long and drooping. POACEAE # Thrives and spreads under regular grazing or Flowers Nov-Feb. Good lawn Weeping Grass (All states) mowing. Tolerant of low soil pH, shade, drought potential. (Carwoola provenance) Local and poor soils. Micromyrtus ciliata Varies from prostrate to upright 0.3-1.2m x 0.2- Small, dark green leaves resembling MYRTACEAE # - ## 3m. Dense growth. Prefer light well-drained soil, a conifer. Tiny white flowers ageing Fringed Heath Myrtle free from lime, sunny position. Withstands to red, continuous display from (Vic, NSW, SA, ACT) Local drought after established. Frost hardy. spring to summer. Mirbelia oxyloboides Variable shrub 1.5m x 1m. Suitable for a variety Small stiff hairy leaves. FABACEAE ## of soils with reasonable drainage. Part sun. Frost Orange-yellow pea flowers in spring Sandstone Bushpea hardy to -7°C. and summer. Myoporum ‘Monaro Marvel’ Hardy open shrub, basically prostrate but mounds Pink buds and small white flowers, MYOPORACEAE # to plus/minus 30cm tall in the centre of the shrub ageing to red. Local hybrid x 2m. Reasonably drained soils in full sun/part shade. Frost hardy to -7°C. Drought hardy. Myoporum parvifolium Hardy, attractive prostrate groundcover 1.5–2m. Narrow fleshy leaves. White or pink (Fine leaf form) Sunny position in most well drained soils. star flowers spring and summer. MYOPORACEAE # - ## Drought and frost hardy to -7°C. Purple fruits. Good cover for banks. Creeping Boobialla (Vic, SA, WA, Tas) Nematolepis ovatifolia Dwarf to small shrub 0.5-1.5m x 0.8-2m. Profuse and conspicuous leafy (syn. Phebalium ovatifolium) Moisture retentive, freely draining acidic soils. sprays of flowers abut 1cm across, RUTACEAE #-## Sunny or semi-shaded site. Mulch well for cool buds often pink, opening white, (Kosciusko area) root run. Hardy to frost and snow. Try southerly November to February. Leaves or easterly aspect. broad and glossy. Olearia phlogopappa Small shrub 1–2.5m x 1–2.5m. Semi-shaded site Massed pink daisy flowers in (Pink flower form) with freely draining, acidic soil. Regular spring. Grey-green leaves. Can be ASTERACEAE ## watering. Frost hardy to -7°C. Prune for bushy long lived if it receives enough (NSW, Vic, Tas) Local growth. Quick growing; very hardy. moisture. Patersonia sericea P Tufted perennial 0.2-0.5mx0.1-0.3m. Full sun for Strappy leaves, large, dark purple IRIDACEAE # best flowering, well- drained soil. Frost hardy to flowers winter-summer. Floriferous, Silky Purple Flag -7˚C, drought tolerant. good in pots. Remove spent heads (Qld, NSW,Vic) after flowering. Pelargonium rodneyanum Hardy perennial 0.3m x 0.5m. Roots develop Magenta flowers borne above GERANIACEAE # tubers. Sunny or part-shaded, well-drained, acidic leaves, May to September. Rockery Magenta Storkbill soils. Some moisture in summer and autumn but or groundcover plant. May self- (SA, NSW, Vic) reduce water in winter. Semi-drought tolerant. seed 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. Flowers from (Possible cross P.myoporoides hardy. Prune yearly to retain bushy form. spring to summer. Scented foliage. and P.verrucosa) Cut flower. Attracts insects. 8

Philotheca myoporoides Very hardy small bushy shrub 0.6m x 0.6m. Star-like, waxy, white flowers cover ‘Bournda Beauty’ P Grows in full or part sun, in most well-drained branches in winter and spring. Thick (Form of P. myoporoides) soils, including coastal. Tolerates dry conditions grey-green aromatic leaves. Cut RUTACEAE # and moderate frosts. flower. Butterflies and other insects. Wax Flower

Philotheca myoporoides Compact shrub, 1.5m x 1.5m. Prefers full sun to Masses of pink buds opening to ‘Profusion’ (Form of dappled shade. Most soils, reasonable drainage, white starry flowers, winter-spring. P.myoporoides) mulch well. Frost hardy to -7C. Drought tolerant. Good cut flower. Can be grown in RUTACEAE ## Can be pruned after flowering. container. Bees, butterflies, other Wax Flower insects. Feature plant. Philotheca myoporoides P Attractive, variable shrub, 1–2m x 2m. Very Profuse pink to white star flowers in (syn Eriostemon myoporoides) hardy in most conditions. Full or part sun. Frost spring. Long flowering season. RUTACEAE ## hardy to -7°C. Can be lightly pruned. Scented foliage. Attracts bees. Can Long-leaf Wax Flower be used as an informal hedge. (Qld, NSW, Vic) Philotheca myoporoides ssp. Shrub 1.5-4m x 1.5-4m. Semi to dappled shade. Flowers mainly July to October. myoporoides Can grow in full sun provided it doesn’t dry out. Dark green leaves are faintly warty RUTACEAE ## Drought hardy once established. Can be affected and aromatic. Attracts insects. Long-leaf Wax flower by sooty mould (can be washed off with cotton (Vic, NSW, Qld, ACT) wool and water or treated with white oil).

Pimelea ferruginea ‘Magenta Small, rounded shrub to 1m x 1m. Well-drained, Deep pink (magenta) flowers in Mist’ loamy, sandy, soil. Sunny or part shade. terminal clusters in spring. Feature THYMELAEACEAE # - ## Tolerates light frost. Prune off old flowers when plant with attractive foliage. Bees, Rice Flower finished to encourage more dense growth habit. butterflies, other insects. Cut flower. (Form of P. ferruginea)(WA) Podocarpus lawrencei Low to large spreading shrub. Local alpine plant. Attractive foliage. Dioecious. Small PODOCARPACEAE #-## One of Australia’s few native conifers. Frost red berries on female plants, pink- Mountain Plum Pine hardy and likes full sun. Tolerant of most soils purplish cones on male. Leaves are but prefers freely draining, acidic, soil. Light narrow and give a resinous pruning to give desired shape and encourage pine-like aroma. Feature plant and faster growth. groundcover in rockery. Suitable for containers. Polyscias sambucifolia Shrub 3m x 5m. Needs some shade. Regular Attractive foliage plant with PARALIACEAE ## weekly watering over summer. Grows in all but blue-grey succulent fruit in summer. Elderberry Panax very sandy soil and can stand wet soils for some Flowers in large sprays are pale (forested coastal areas NSW, time but prefers mulched, well-drained soils. green but insignificant. to sub-alpine regions) Frost hardy to -4°C. Pomaderris obcordata Compact, low shrub 1m x 1m. Good drainage Very ornamental. Small white to RHAMNACEAE # and semi-shade or full sun. Hardy to moderate pink flowers in tight terminal Wedge-leaved Pomaderris frost and extended dry periods. Responds very clusters, often profuse and (Vic, SA) well to light to medium pruning. conspicuous July to September. Densely greyish-hairy young growth. Pultenaea subspicata P Low shrub to 0.4m. Full sun. Frost hard, drought Pea flowers in spring. FABACEAE # tolerant. Low Bush Pea

(S-Qld, NSW, ACT) Local Rhagodia spinescens Variable shrub to 1.5m, upright or spreading with Insignificant flowers most of year. CHENOPODIACEAE #-## some branches ending in spines. Sunny position Small red berries. Good Hedge, Spiny or Thorny in most soils. Hardy to most frosts and dry low-maintenance ground cover. Saltbush conditions. Prune/clip regularly. Grey leaves give useful foliage (All mainland states) contrast. Low hedging and erosion control. Rhodanthe anthemoides Small, compact, native daisy, 15-30cm tall. Abundant white flowers. Buds (N/NSW form) Grows ideally in deep garden beds but will appear in winter and open in early ASTERACEAE # tolerate shallow sandy soils provided fertiliser spring and summer. Trim the plant Chamomile Sunray and water are adequate. For ideal growth plant on after the first flowers have withered eastern side of garden for morning sun. Does not to maintain leafy form and tolerate deep shade or extremely dry and hot encourage second flowering. conditions. Rhodanthe chlorocephala ssp. Erect annual herb 0.2-0.64m. Appreciates Long-lived flowers that dry well, rosea well-prepared soil and full sun. Protect seedlings August to November. The colour of (syn Helipterum roseum) from heavy frosts. Mass plant in swathes. Pinch the bracts varies from deep pink ASTERACEAE # out growing stems to encourage bushy habit and through pale pink to pure white, Pink and white Everlasting more flowers. with a yellow or black centre. (WA, SA) Rytidosperma laeve Perennial, tufted grass, to about 1m high. Adapted Narrow leaf blades. The spikelets POACEAE # conditions from very hard shallow soils to more 4–6-flowered, greenish tinged with Smooth Wallaby Grass fertile areas. Generally does not purple – spring and autumn tolerate waterlogging, but are very tolerant of soil acidity. Scaevola ‘Mauve Clusters’ Prostrate, suckering plant to 0.2m x 2m. Moist, Fragrant mauve fan flowers, P well-drained position, full or part sun. Mulch spring-autumn. Hardy groundcover. (form of S. aemula) well. Light frost hardy. Good cut flower. Can be grown in GOODENIACEAE # containers. Butterflies. Fairy Fan Flower Scaevola albida Mostly prostrate, perennial herb forming a dense Mauve fan-shaped flowers August GOODENIACEAE # mat to 50cm high. Moist well-drained position. to October. Spreads vegetatively by Fan Flower Full to part sun. Frost hardy to -7ºC. root suckers. Benefits from pruning. (SA, Vic, NSW, Qld) Good rockery plant.

Senecio anethifolius ssp Dwarf to small, usually erect shrub 0.5-2m x Terminal, yellow flower-heads brevibracteolatus P 0.3-m. Prefers warm to hot sunny site with free- August to November. Ornamental, ASTERACEAE #-## draining soil. Tolerates extended dry periods and fine grey foliage. Feathery Groundsel is hardy to moderate frosts. Pruning rejuvenates (NSW, SA) plants with new growth emerging from old wood. Swainsona galegifolia Relatively open, perennial bush to about 3m x Mauve pea flowers from late spring FABACEAE # 0.5m. Prefers well drained soils, but Canberra to first frosts. Balloon like pods Darling Pea clay OK. Survives in Canberra with frosted tips. usually green, but can turn pink (Vic, NSW, Qld) Cut back old stems when new growth appears in from cold. spring. Telopea ‘Canberry Gem’ P Upright shrub 2-3m x 1-2m. Grows in sunny or Large bright red 15cm flowers. PROTEACEAE ## light shade. Needs well drained, sandy, acidic, Large leathery leaves. Waratah low phosphorus soils with assured moisture. (Central southern tablelands Sunny or lightly shaded site. Tolerates moderate 10

NSW) frost.

Telopea truncata P Stout upright shrub or small tree 3-4m x 1-2m. Terminal red clusters consisting of PROTEACEAE ## Though it requires good drainage, it also needs 15-20 florets. Flowers can be cut for Tasmanian Waratah ample moisture to thrive and soil with some clay indoors or removed from the plant (Tas mountainous areas) content and the addition of a rich leaf compost or after flowering has finished by similar material is beneficial. If other soil is add cutting the canes back to at least to the site, always incorporate it into the existing half their length. Do not let seed set soil. Semi-shaded position or at least some shade unless wanted as their formation from afternoon sun. Frost tolerant. saps a lot of strength from the plant. Teucrium argutum Dwarf perennial herb 0.5-09.6m x 0.5m. Dry Deep pinkish purple flowers early LAMIACEAE # between watering. Rejuvenate by moderate to summer to early winter. Leaves Native Germander heavy pruning after flowering. Tolerates heavy mint-like but no perfume. Good for (Coast to inland from Dubbo frosts. borders or mass plantings. north) Westringia ‘Morning Light’ Variegated, small, compact shrub to 1m x 1m. White flowers, not prolific, most of LAMIACEAE # Hardy in most reasonably drained soils. Prune year. Leaves surrounded by cream (Sutherland shire NSW) regularly to shape. Frost hardy to -7°C. band making useful accent plant.

Westringia ‘Smokie’ Hardy shrub 0.6–1.3m x 1.5m. Most reasonably Silver-grey leaves with cream edges LAMIACEAE ## well-drained soils in full or part-sun. Frost hardy and white flowers in spring and to -7ºC. summer. Attractive rockery plant. Westringia glabra P Dwarf to small bushy shrub 0.5-1.3m x 1-2m. Attractive green elliptical leaves in (Compact form) Most well-drained acidic soils in part shade. whorls with bluish-mauve flowers LAMIACEAE # Good under eucalypts. Drought and frost hardy to in spring. Violet Westringia -7ºC. (Qld, NSW, Vic) 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. Zieria littoralis Compact shrub 0.5–2m x 1.5m. Prefers full sun. White or pink starry flowers in Dwarf Zieria Needs good air circulation to avoid mildew. spring. Very furry, soft grey (formerly incl. in Z.cytisoides) Prune after flowering to keep denser. Frost hardy. trifoliate leaves. Good contrast plant RUTACEAE #-## for mass plantings (NSW, Vic, Tas)

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 plants remains at $5, a number of advanced plants are being offered at a cost of $10 each. Grasses are $3.