Bilby Blooms List Feb 2020 [email protected] Fullname Description Fullname Description ‘Bilby Blue’ Large 3-mH x 3mW. Attractive grey Acacia iteaphylla Tall spreading shrub to 3-4mH x 3-4mW. green foliage. Large, bright yellow ball Blue-green foliage on drooping branches. flowers in spring. Full or filtered sun in Pale yellow perfumed flowers autumn to draining soils, tolerates limestone. spring and clusters of long pods. Well- Spectacular plant. drained soils in full or filtered sun. Tolerates Acacia acinacea Spreading shrub to 2mH x 1.5mW. Small drought, salt, lime. neat crowded foliage and golden globular Acacia juncifolia Showy medium to tall shrub 2-5mH x 1- flowers in spring. Adaptable to most sunny 2mW with linear phyllodes. Deep yellow situations. Very ornamental. globular flowers in spring. For light soils in a Acacia aneura Mulga. Small tree/large shrub to 4mH x warm site with overhead cover. 2mW, often multi-stemmed. Narrow greyish Acacia lineata Small to medium bushy shrub 1.5mH x phyllodes and yellow rod flowers mainly in 1.5mW with small hooked foliage. Bright spring. Most soils with good drainage, in yellow globular flowers in spring. Grows in full sun. Good air movement. Hardy plant a wide range of soils in partial or full sun. for dry areas. Suitable for a hedge. Drought hardy. Acacia Western Mulga. Rounded small tree or tall Acacia neriifolia Showy small tree, may grow to 3-8mH x craspedocarpa shrub. Interesting papery seed pods 3mW, but probably less. Weeping habit. appear after pale yellow flowers. Very Narrow grey foliage and golden globular drought and frost tolerant and able to flowers in spring. Adaptable to most handle heavy soils. situations. Frost and drought tolerant. Acacia cultriformis Large shrub 2mH x3mW. Grey triangular Acacia pendula Small to medium tree 6-12mH x 6-8mW. foliage and masses of golden flower balls in Dense weeping grey foliage and pale yellow spring. Dry position in sun to part shade. ball flowers in spring. Prefers dry areas in Most draining soils. Long-lived attractive full sun, but will accept wet periods. screen plant. Ornamental shade or shelter tree. Acacia denticulosa Sand Paper Wattle. Open shrub 1- 4mH. Acacia podalyriifolia Silvery grey tree 6mH x 5mW with rounded Long bright yellow rod flowers in spring. foliage. Massed golden flowers from Grows in light sandy to draining clay soils. autumn to spring and large grey pods. Prune to encourage branched habit. Moist well-drained or dry soils in sunny Drought hardy, frost tolerant once position. Prune for bushy habit. Quick established. growing and decorative. Acacia filicifolia Erect tree 6-10mH with hairy branches and Acacia rubida Tall shrub or small tree 3-5mH x 3-5mW. ferny leaves. Yellow ball flowers in late Red stems and light green foliage, often spring. Most well-drained soils in sun or with divided juvenile leaves present. part shade. Fast growing. Frost Hardy. Nth Profuse yellow ball flowers in spring. Most Tablelands plant. soils in sun or part shade. Tolerates Acacia fimbriata Hardy small bushy tree 6mH x 5mW. dryness, very frost hardy. Weeping narrow foliage fringed with small hairs. Brilliant yellow perfumed ball flowers Acacia sertiformis Open shrub to 2mH with orbicular glaucous in spring. Draining soils in sun or filtered phyllodes. Deep yellow flowers appearing shade. Attracts seed-eating birds. after rain, or sporadic. For light to medium soils in full sun to part shade. A useful Acacia flexifolia Rounded shrub to 1.5mH x 2.5mW larger in companion plant. open sites. Small narrow slightly bent Acacia spectabilis Mudgee wattle. Tall shrub to small tree foliage. Profuse small yellow flowers in late 2-4mH x 2-3mW with weeping habit, silver winter. Dry well-drained spot, full or filtered bark & bluish-grey lacy leaves. Showy, sun. Accepts extended dry periods. Prune. bright gold flower balls Sept-Oct. For most Acacia floribunda Small tree to 6mH x 4mW with graceful well-drained soils in full sun. Good dense dark green leaves. Scented cream specimen plant. Drought hardy. rod flowers in early spring. Grows in a wide Acacia triptera Showy medium spreading shrub to 2.5mH range of soils, even clay, likes extra x 1-5mW. Curved foliage with sharp points. moisture. Dappled shade, part or full sun. Brilliant yellow rod flowers in spring. Fast growing screen. Draining soil, partial or full sun. Resists Acacia gladiiformis Medium shrub to 1.5mH x 2mW with drought. Good hedge plant and bird narrow curved leathery phyllodes. Bright habitat. yellow ball flowers in early spring. Sun or Acacia vestita Beautiful weeping large shrub 3mH x 5mW. semi-shade in well-drained light to heavy Hairy triangular grey-green foliage and soils. Prune for good shape. golden flowers in winter and spring. Hardy Acacia hakeoides Rounded shrub to 2mH x 2mW, green long in most soils in partial or full sun. Feature oblong phyllodes. Yellow ball flowers in plant or hedge. Recommended. winter and easily harvested pods. Very Ajuga australis Small spreading herbaceous perennial plant hardy in sun or part shade on most soils. 0.2mH x 0.4mW with rosettes of dark hairy Great bushtucker seed after roasting leaves. Spikes of blue purple flowers on 0.2m stems in spring-summer. Tolerant of most soils, sun or part shade and moisture. Bilby Blooms Plant List Feb 2020 [email protected] Fullname Description Fullname Description helmsii Small Erect tree 1-5mH x 1.5mW with long baxteri Birds' Nest Banksia. A dense spreading wiry branches and blue-green foliage. shrub 3-4mH x 3mW, triangular lobed Classic Christmas tree habit. Female trees leaves. Showy lemony flower cones spring- have beautiful smooth cones to 4cm. Wide autumn. For well-drained light to heavy range of draining soils in most sites. soils in partial to full sun. Frost protection when young. Alyogyne huegelii Medium shrub to 2mH x 1.5mW. Hairy, (pink) lobed leaves. Masses of showy pink Creeping plant 0.2-0.4mH x 2mW, hibiscus-type flowers in spring/summer. horizontal branches, deeply lobed long Fast growing, adaptable to most soils and dark- green leaves. Salmon flowers girt the positions. Takes moderate frost. Prune for plant from Sept-Feb. For a warm site, in shape. well-drained soil, partial to full sun. Drought and frost hardy Anigozanthos 'Big Kangaroo Paw. Vigorous clumping plant 1- Red' 1.5mH x 1-1.5mW with strap-like leaves. Banksia burdettii A much branched medium sized shrub to Tall stems of bright scarlet flowers in spring. 1.5mH x 1.5mW. Spectacular bright orange Requires draining soils in full or part sun. flowers are borne at the end of branches. Prefers sandy or well drained acid soils. Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw. Vigorous clumping plant Drought and frost tolerant when established 'Orange Cross' 1.2mH x 1.5mW, strappy leaves. Vivid Banksia Tall shrub to 6mH x 3mW with hairy orange flowers late spr & sum. Moist to dry cunninghamii subsp. branchlets and narrow toothed leaves, pale well-drained soils, full to part sun. Recovers cunninghamii below. Attractive yellow flowerheads from frost damage. Water weekly in dry appear in autumn to attract honeyeaters. winter. Best in well-drained acid soils in sun or part Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw. Small clumping plant to shade. 'Ranger' 0.4mH x 0.2-0.8mW with strap-like leaves. Large bushy shrub 5mH x 4mW. Bright Branched stems of deep red flowers in spr- green linear leaves, cylindrical orange sum. For moist well-drained light-medium flowers. Hardy screen or hedge plant in soils in full or part sun, with frost protection. most positions with moist well-drained soil. Anigozanthos Kangaroo Paw. Vigorous clumping plant 1- Bird attractant. 'Yellow Gem' 1.5mH x 1-1.5mW with strap-like leaves. Banksia ericifolia var. This large compact shrub with green linear Tall stems of yellow flowers in spring. macrantha leaves grows to 5mH x 4mW. Orange or red Requires well-drained soils in full or part flowers are larger and deeper in colour in sun with protection from heavy frosts. this variety. Suits most well-drained spots. Anigozanthos ‘Pink Kangaroo Paw. Small clumping plant to Hardy screen or hedge plant. Bird Beauty’ 0.4mH x 0.5mW. Delightful smoky pink attractant. flowers on 0.5mH stems spring & summer. Tree to 8mH x 5mW. Shiny green serrated Moist well-drained light-medium soils. Full leaves. Yellow flowers in spring/early or part sun with protection from heavy summer. Full sun or partial shade in sandy frosts. Great for pots. well-drained site. Slow to flower. Can grow Arthropodium sp. B Vanilla Lily. 0.3mH x 0.3mW. Grass like in a large container. leaves, pretty pale lilac flowers on long Large shrub to small tree 3-5mH x 2-3mW. stems to 0.8mH Nov-Feb. Anthers pale Silver backed foliage. Yellow flowers in green. Most conditions in shade or part autumn and winter. Most well-drained sun. Dies back in winter. Tubers can be positions. Tolerates some shade. Hardy eaten. Good in pots. banksia. Banksia 'Giant Large shrub to 5mH x 3mW with attractive Small tree to 6-7mH. Narrow toothed Candles' small silvery-green leaves. Large showy leaves. Silvery-red flowers with golden orange flowerheads appear in winter for styles in spring. Needs well-drained light to honeyeaters. Grows best in well-drained medium soil with added lime. Full or part soils in a sunny position. sun. Difficult in Canberra. Specialist plant. Try in large tub. Ashby's Banksia. Medium to large shrub 2- A much branched medium sized shrub to 6mH x 2-4mW with toothed leaves. Large 3mH x 1.5mW, without a lignotuber. orange flower spikes in spring. Light to Spectacular bright orange/red flowers. medium well-drained soils in part to full Prefers sandy or well drained acid soils. sun. Frost hardy once established. Bird Drought and frost tolerant when attracting plant. established. Light regular prune. Tall shrub/small tree 3-10mH x 3-5mW. Medium spreading shrub 1.5mH x 1.5mW Slender serrated leaves. Bright yellow with elliptical leaves, green above, silver cones in summer. Needs good drainage below. Pale yellow to brownish and full sun with frost protection. Difficult to flowerheads. Must have well-drained but maintain in Eastern States. Try limestone moist conditions, full or part sun. underlay or container. Possum Banksia. Medium shrub 1.5mH x Banksia petiolaris A spreading prostrate shrub 0.3-0.6mH x 2- 1.5mW. Large serrated leaves. Very large 3mW, horizontal branches, large wavy woolly flowers, which have lemon styles toothed leaves. Flowerheads purple with grey tips, persist for many months. becoming yellow Aug-March girt the plant. Well drained sunny position. Very For well-drained soils in dappled shade, ornamental. partial to full sun. Bilby Blooms Plant List Feb 2020 [email protected] Fullname Description Fullname Description Spreading prostrate shrub to 0.3mH x Brachyscome Small plant 0.15mH x 0.6mW. Rounded 2mW, horizontal branches, fern-like, dark- multifida (white) ground cover. Green finely divided leaves, green foliage. Flowerheads yellow brown to white daisy flowers in spring, summer, dull red Aug-Jan. Well-drained soils in autumn. Full sun to partial shade in most warm sunny spot. Good groundcover. soils. For best show prune old stems in early spring. Swamp Banksia. Medium shrub to 2mH x 2mW. Attractive reddish new growth. Stiff Bulbine semibarbata Leek Lily. Small perennial herb to 0.5mH x oaklike leaves, greenish flowers ageing to 0.1-0.3mW with succulent light green yellow all year. Sunny position. Adapts to a leaves. Many stems of yellow flowers to variety of sites and soils. Likes extra water 1.4cm across in spring and summer. For but will withstand quite dry periods. most soils in sun to dappled shade. Good regeneration from seed. Showy Banksia. Many branching shrub to Callistemon Medium bottle brush 2mH x 1.5-2.W with 4m. Very long leaves with triangular lobes. ‘Lavender Showers’ attractive lavender flowers mostly in spring Showy lemon cream flower cones spring- though intermittently throughout the year. autumn. For well-drained light to heavy Very hardy in a wide range of soils. soils in partial to full sun. Frost protection when young. Callistemon A large shrub 2-4mH x 3-5mW with narrow Medium shrub 2.5mH x 2mW with broad- phoeniceus rigid greyish-green foliage. Spectacular var. collina linear toothed foliage. Honey coloured bright rich red brushes from Nov-Jan. For a flowers in autumn/winter. Full sun to part sunny position in most soils. Prune after shade in well-drained soil. Hardy screen or flowering. specimen plant. Common Net Bush. Upright shrub 3mH x Banksia victoriae A tall shrub to 4mH. The long saw toothed quadrifidus (grey 5mW. Grey pine-like hairy leaves. Red leaves can reach 20 cm. The spectacular leaf) flowers in one-sided spikes in spr/sum. terminal orange banksia flowers are Most well-drained soils in full or part sun. presented like candlesticks in summer. It is Protect from frost when young. Bird plant. a good cut flower, suitable for well drained Calothamnus Upright shrub to 2mH x 2mW with pine-like soils and a sunny position. Drought and quadrifidus (yellow) leaves. Creamy-yellow flowers in one-sided frost hardy spikes in spring/summer. Adapts to most Brachychiton Kurrajong. Small spreading tree 10mH x well-drained soils in full or part sun. Protect populneus 4mW. Dense rounded crown and shiny from frost when young. Attracts birds. leaves often lobed. Cream bell-shaped flowers, reddish inside, Oct-Feb. Tolerates Carex appressa Tall Sedge. A slowly spreading tussock wide range of soils and climates. which may grow to 0.8mH with brown flowerheads in spring and summer. It grows Brachychiton Bottle Tree. Tree with swollen trunk to well in moist positions in swamps, beside rupestris 20mH. Compound juvenile leaves and streams and in shallow ponds in full sun. It lanceolate adult leaves and small can handle dry periods. insignificant flowers. Most soils and Chamelaucium Medium shrub 1.5mH x 1.5mW with fine aspects. Feature plant. Suits a pot, indoor 'Paddy’s Pink' light green leaves. Crowded blueish pink or out. flowers late spring, early summer.Light to Brachyscome Small sprawling ground cover 0.1mH x medium draining soils in sun or part shade. angustifolia 0.5mW. Green partially divided leaves, pink Great cut flower. Drought and frost hardy. daisy flowers for long periods. Full sun to partial shade. Prefers some moisture. For Chrysocephalum Perennial herb 0.2-0.4mH x 0.5-2mW. best show prune away old stems in late apiculatum Variable, green or grey leaves. Clusters of winter. small golden flowers all the year. Needs Brachyscome Small plant 0.15mH x 0.6mW. Rounded reasonable drainage and sun. Good in multifida ground cover. Green finely divided leaves, massed plantings. Can be suckering. 'Breakoday' deep blue daisy flowers spring, summer, Chrysocephalum Perennial herb 0.3mH x 0.5mW. Slender autumn. Full sun to partial shade in most apiculatum (silver) silvery leaves. Clusters of small golden soils. Prune old stems in late winter. flowers most of the year. Most soils, Brachyscome Small plant 0.15mH x 0.6mW. Rounded reasonable drainage and sun. Good in multifida (mauve) ground cover. Green finely divided leaves, massed plantings. Prune in early spring. mauve daisy flowers in spring, summer, Chrysocephalum Perennial herb 0.3mH x 0.5W. Green narrow autumn. Full sun to part shade in most apiculatum (sticky leaves on upright stems. Loose heads of soils. Prune old stems in late winter. yellow) bright yellow flowers throughout the year. Needs reasonable drainage and sun. Good Brachyscome Small plant 0.15mH x 0.6mW. Rounded in massed plantings. multifida (pink) ground cover. Green finely divided leaves, pink daisy flowers during spring, summer Convolvulus Small plant 0.1H x 0.5mW with a trailing and autumn. Moist soils in partial shade. angustissimus habit. Rosy pink flowers Oct-Mar. Good For best show prune away old stems in late mulch substitute supressing winter. weeds..Drought hardy Correa 'Dusky Bells' Small dense shrub 0.6mH x 2mW with oval leaves. Dusky pink bells in autumn and winter. For heavy and clay soils in moist or dry conditions in full sun or shade. Long flowering, attracts birds. Prune regularly. Bilby Blooms Plant List Feb 2020 [email protected] Fullname Description Fullname Description Correa 'Kiss me Small dense shrub 0.6mH x 2mW with Correa pulchella Dense small shrub 0.6mH x 1mW with oval Kate' rounded leaves. Pink bells in autumn and (pink) smooth foliage. Pink bell flowers in autumn, winter. For draining clay soils in moist or dry winter and spring. Likes dry or moist conditions in part sun or shade. Long draining soils in full or filtered sun. Bird flowering, attracts birds. Prune regularly. plant. Frost hardy. Correa 'White Tips' Shrub 1.5mH x 1.5mW . Very pretty pink Correa reflexa Upright medium shrub 1.2mH x 1mW with bells with white tips in autumn and winter. (Kangaroo Is) shiney dark green round leaves and For draining soils in moist or dry conditions spectacular three toned bell flowers in in full sun or shade. Attracts birds. Prune autumn/winter. Hardy in well-drained soils, regularly. full to part sun. Great low hedge. Correa ‘Bilby Bells’ Open, upright shrub to 1.5mH x 1.5mW Crowea 'Festival' Small showy dense shrub 1.5mH x 1.5mW with grey-green leaves. Large bright red with small narrow leaves. Deep pink star bells with lime-green tips in aut/win/spring. flowers in spring, summer and autumn. For Needs a draining site in part sun or dappled dry or moist well-drained mulched soils in shade. Tolerates dry periods when full or filtered sun. Responds to heavy established. Tip prune. pruning. Correa ‘Bilby Blush’ Small shrub 1mH x 1mW with dark green Crowea ‘Bilby Star’ Rounded hardy shrub 1mH x 1mW. Linear leaves and upright habit. Large red bell leaves and waxy bright pink star-like flowers autumn to spring. Draining soils in flowers in Summer to winter. Most positions shade or full sun. Bird plant. Frost and in draining mulched soils. Drought and frost drought hardy. tolerant. Attracts native bees. Bred by Bred by Bilby Blooms Bilby Blooms Correa ‘Eucla Gold’ C. backhouseana var. coriacea Upright Dampiera linearis Suckering plant to 0.6mH x 0.5mW, grey- shrub 1.2mH 0.8mW with very attractive green leaves. Blue flowers, white & lemon golden bell flowers. Flowering from the end throat Sept-Nov. For well-drained light to of autumn through winter. Very frost and medium soils in part to full sun. Rockery or drought hardy, suitable for a wide range of hanging basket. soils in sun or part shade. Derwentia arenaria Small to medium shrub 0.6-1.5mH x 1- Correa ‘Firebird’ Upright shrub 1-2mH x 1.5mW. Oval hairy 2mW with narrow leaves. Pale to deep leaves. Orange-red flowers with beige violet-blue flowers are profuse and throat March-Sept. Likes well-drained light conspicuous from Sept-May. For to heavy soils and favours dappled shade moderately well-drained acidic soils in sun to partial sun, but will tolerate full sun and or semi-shade. Rare plant. full Derwentia decorosa Small subshrub 0.5mH x 0.5mW, may be shade. taller & wider, with light green, linear leaves. Correa ‘Gwen’ Small shrub 1mH x 1mW. Small light green Very showy white flowers in spring & leaves and profuse pinkish cream bell summer. For well-drained acidic soils in sun flowers in autumn and winter. Hardy plant in or part shade. Hard prune after flowering. well-drained soils in full or filtered sun. Bird Derwentia perfoliata Perennial to 0.6mH x 1mW with arching plant. Can be pruned to make an attractive stems of grey green ovate leaves. Terminal hedge. sprays of bright blue flowers in summer. Correa ‘Redex’ Small shrub 1mH x .8m. Interesting small Full sun to part shade. Very hardy. Prune off rounded leaves, pink/red and yellow old stems late winter. flowers throughout cooler months. Hardy Derwentia velutina Small to medium shrub 0.5-2mH x 0.8- plant in draining soils in full or filtered sun. 2mW, opposite, toothed green leaves. Bird plant. Terminal violet-blue flowers from Nov to Correa ‘Western Correa alba var pannosa Attractive low May. For well drained acidic soils in shade Pink Star’ arching shrub to 1mH x 1mW with unusual to sun, but prefers shade. New to pink star flowers. Flowers in autumn, winter. Canberra. For a wide range of soils including alkaline. Dianella revoluta Spreading Flax Lily. Tufted plant with flax- Correa decumbens Prostrate shrub x 3mW with narrow dark like leaves, suckering to form clumps to green leaves, greyish below. Narrow red 2.5mW. Bright blue flowers on branched bells with green tips, held upright, in stems, bright blue fruits. Very hardy. Ideal summer. Moist or dry well-drained soils in garden plant esp. for rockeries. full or filtered sun. Bird plant. Good for Dianella sp banks. Correa glabra (red) Rounded shrub 1.2-1.8mH x 1.2-2mW. Dichondra repens Prostrate herb to 1-2mW rooting at the Smooth glossy leaves, red bell flowers in nodes, with kidney-shaped leaves and tiny winter. Well-drained soil in half or full shade. cream-green flowers in spring-summer. Good screen, attracts birds. Very hardy in a wide range of conditions. Correa lawrenceana Erect shrub 2-6mH x 2-4mW with elliptic Lawn alternative for low traffic, with ample leathery leaves. Yellow-green or red bells in water. autumn, winter and spring. Takes wet or Einadia hastata A low shrubby plant to 0.4mH x 1.5mW moist well-drained soils in filtered sun. Bird with small dull-green spade-shaped leaves. plant. Lots of red berries in autumn. Most soils in full sun to semi-shade. Great for banks and erosion areas. Very tough plant. Fire retardant. Bilby Blooms Plant List Feb 2020 [email protected] Fullname Description Fullname Description Eremaea Dense shrub to 1.5mH x 2mW. The Eremophila maculata Variable shrub 0.5-2mH x 1-2mW. Small beaufortioides spectacular orange flowers are seen in late (cerise) often sticky leaves, tubular cerise flowers in spring. Will take shade, more compact in winter-spring. For heavier soils with good full sun. Acid to slightly alkaline well drained drainage in part to full sun. Tip prune young soils. Prune for good floral display. Drought for bushy growth. and frost hardy. Eremophila maculata Small spreading shrub 1mH x 1.5mW with Eremophila Large shrub to 3mH x 2mW (growth is (red) small often sticky leaves and tubular red ‘Meringur Isaac’ restricted by pruning). Linear bright- green flowers in winter-spring. For heavier soils in leaves, deep purple flowers with white part to full sun. Tip prune for bushy growth. spotted throat Sept-May. For a hot, sunny Very hardy even in dry conditions. site on heavy soils. Frost and drought Eremophila maculata Small shrub to 1mH x 1mW, mid-green tolerant. x brevifolia leaves. Bright pink flowers June-Nov. For Eremophila Upright shrub to 1.5mH with glossy leaves medium to heavy well-drained soils in full to calorhabdos x and profuse pink flowers in spring. Well part sun in a warm site. Ideal pot plant. denticulata drained soils in full sun. Prune regularly from an early age. Drought & frost Eremophila maculata Medium upright shrub to 1.5mH. Yellow tolerant.Bird attractant. x racemosa then orange buds open to pink flowers with Eremophila Shrub to 1.5mH x 1mW with glossy green a white fringe inside the throat of the flower. complanata leaves. Beautiful pink tubular flowers July- For a wide range of soils in full to part sun. Oct. For draining soils in a warm to hot site. Prune to shape. Bird attractant. Drought and lime tolerant. Prune for bushy Eremophila maculata Medium shrub 2mH x 2mW. Tubular light growth. x viscida mauve flowers with dark purple spotted Eremophila debilis Syn Myoporum debilis Prostrate groud throat in spring and after heavy rain. Bird (purple) cover x 1mW. Long narrow leaves. Pretty attractant. Tolerates drought and frost. For purple flowers in spr/sum then edible draining sites in full sun. berries. Accepts most soils in filtered of full Eremophila Heath-like shrub 0.3-1mH x 0.5-1mW with sun. Takes drought and moderate frost. microtheca small silvery leaves. Profuse lilac flowers Eremophila Small shrub to 1mH x 1mW with narrow Aug-Sept. Should grow in a wide range of decipiens leaves and orange-red flowers most of year soils in a warm spot with overhead cover. with a flush in spring. Hardy in warm sunny Affected by dry winters. Rare in nature. site with poor to good drainage. Flowers Eremophila nivea x Attractive upright shrub 2.5m x 2.5m. rich in nectar attract honeyeaters. christophorii Suitable for most draining soils. Prefers Eremophila gibbifolia Small twiggy shrub 0.3-1mH x 0.3-1mW warm site in full sun or dappled shade. with warty linear leaves. Purple tubular Mauve tubular flowers in spring/summer. flowers Sept-April. For draining soils in part Frost tolerant. Prune for bushy habit. to full sun in an open site. Prune to shape. Eremophila Flowering lignum. Medium shrub to 2mH x Good container plant. polyclada 2mW (growth is restricted by pruning). Eremophila glabra Prostrate plant 0.2mH x 2mW with bright Linear sparse bright- green leaves & white ‘Belalla Gold’ green leaves, abundant yellow flowers from or pale lilac flowers Sept-May. For a hot, autumn to spring. Bird & bee attractant. sunny site on heavy soils. Drought and frost tolerant. For draining Eremophila serpens soils in full or part sun. Eremophila glabra Small plant to 1.5mW with grey-green Eremophila Very showy shrub to 1mH x 1mW with (burgundy prostrate) leaves. Glossy burgundy flowers late winter splendens x rounded leaves. Flowers deep red July-Feb. to summer and sporadic. For a wide range maculata For most soils in warm to hot site. Prune of draining soils in full to part sun. Can be regularly for compact growth and extra pruned hard. flowers. Drought and frost tolerant. Eremophila glabra Small plant to 0.5mH to 1.5mW with grey Eremophila subsp. subfloccosa Small spreading shrub (low grey) leaves. Masses of yellow flowers from subfloccosa to 1mH x 1-1.5mW, densely packed hairy winter to summer and sporadic. For most green-grey leaves. Green-yellow tubular draining soils in full to part sun. Drought flowers in spr/sum. Reasonably drained and frost hardy. Can be pruned hard. light to medium soils in a warm open spot Eremophila glabra Small shrub to 1mH x 1mW. Red tubular with other . Prune lightly. (red) flowers Aug-March and sporadic. For well- Eremophila youngii Small to medium upright shrub 1-2mH x drained soils in full sun and an open spot. 0.6- 1mW with attractive grey foliage. Can be pruned hard. Subject to grey mould Tubular pink flowers June-Jan. For draining in still, humid or wet weather. soils in a sunny spot. Prune to shape. Good for narrow spaces. Drought and frost Eremophila maculata Vigorous small shrub 0.9mH x 1-2mW with tolerant. 'Aurea' dark green leaves and bright lime-yellow flowers that are well-displayed. Good ‘Jaq Mallee to 4.5mH. E. youngiana x E. drainage and sun or semi-shade are best. Gem’ macrocarpa. Bark smooth and orange Will tolerate heavy soils. Responds to brown with pale blue green leaves. pruning. Spectacular clusters of large cream/yellow/ red flowers. Tolerates dryness & frost. Needs reasonable drainage. Bilby Blooms Plant List Feb 2020 [email protected] Fullname Description Fullname Description Eucalyptus ‘Jaq Joy’ Mallee to 4.5mH. E. youngiana x E. Eucalyptus A sprawling mallee 3-10mH and 4mW, with macrocarpa. Bark smooth and orange erythrocorys a attractive smooth white trunk. Prune to brown with pale blue green leaves. encourage tree form. Large vivid warty red Spectacular clusters of large salmon red capped buds open into stunning yellow flowers. Tolerates dryness & frost. Needs flowers up to 7cm across. Grow in a reasonable drainage. Bred by Bilby Blooms sunny position. Frost and drought tolerant Eucalyptus ‘Little Mallee to 3mH x 3mW. Decorative bark, when established. Princess’ upright habit, grey foliage & large pink Eucalyptus eximia Yellow Bloodwood. A tree to 5mH x 3mW flowers June-Nov. Draining acid to slightly with a dense canopy and large bluish adult alkaline soils. Full to part sun. Protect from leaves. Covered in showy creamy flowers in heavy frost when young. spring. For draining acidic soils. Not for Bred by Bilby Blooms frost hollows. Eucalyptus albens White Box. Med/large tree 15-25mH x 10- Eucalyptus formanii Feather mallee. Small multi stemmed 15mW. Fibrous flaky grey bark, grey-green mallee to 6mH with lignotuber. Prune to leaves, white flowers in autumn, winter. retain spectacular grey juvenile leaves. Widespread in woodland. Grows in a wide Flowers summer with very attractive buds. range of soils. Draining soils in a sunny site. Drought and frost hardy. Eucalyptus albida Medium mallee to 2.5mH x 2mW, juvenile Eucalyptus Mallee 1.5m-4mH x 3mW. This small leaves silvery white to grey, adult leaves kingsmillii ornamental eucalypt is known for the dark green. Showy cream flowers in sum. beautiful large red buds and pale yellow Well drained light soils in sun. Suit large sometimes red flowers. Drought and frost pot. Prune to retain juvenile leaves. Great tolerant on reasonable drained soils. Full cut foliage sun. Prune hard to rejuvenate. Cut flower. Eucalyptus Small spreading tree or mallee 3-10mH x 4- albopurpurea 8mW. Very pretty mauve flowers August- Eucalyptus Small tree 6-8mH x 5-6mW, smooth greyish January. Hardy in draining soils including leucoxylon subsp. bark, long leaves. Large, mostly deep pink clay. For a sunny position. Suitable for megalocarpa flowers in win/spr/sum. Dry or moist small gardens. reasonably drained soils in full or part sun. Eucalyptus bicostata Withstands dry periods. Suitable for slightly alkaline soils. Eucalyptus blakelyi Medium tree to 20mH x 10-15mW with eucalyptus Sprawling mallee shrub 1-4mH x 1-4mW, short straight trunk & widely spreading macrocarpa with opposite large silvery leaves. The crown. White flowers Aug-Dec. Adapts to glaucous buds are followed by showy pink- many soil types. For shade, woodlots & red flowers (10cm) throughout the year. windbreaks on farms. Good Koala tree. Accepts most draining soils. Frost and drought tolerant Eucalyptus buprestium Eucalyptus Mallee to 4.5mH. E. youngiana x E. macrocarpa x glauca macrocarpa. Bark smooth and orange Eucalyptus caesia subsp. magna. Mallee brown with pale blue green leaves. subsp. magna 8-15mH x 3-5mW, decorative bark, Spectacular clusters of large salmon red pendulous branches, glaucous foliage & flowers. Tolerates dryness & frost. Needs large red flowers June-Nov. For fairly well- reasonable drainage. Bred by Bilby Blooms drained acid to slightly alkaline soils, sunny N/NE site. Frost protection when young. Eucalyptus Yellow Box. Handsome tree 10-20mH x 8- melliodora 20mW with attractive trunk. Blue-grey Eucalyptus River Red Gum. Tree to 30mH x 10-20mW, leaves and cream flowers in autumn. Takes camaldulensis white to grey trunk, lanceolate green dry or moist well-drained soils in full sun. leaves. Profuse white flowers Dec-Feb. Adaptable to a wide range of soils & Eucalyptus oldfieldii Sprawling mallee to 4mH with smooth climates. For shade & soil erosion control white trunks and stems. The leaves are on farms, parks & roadsides. blue-grey, cream flowers in clusters of 3 Eucalyptus A dwarf variety of Sugar Gum 7-10mH with from May to November. For draining soil in cladocalyx nana dense bushy habit and smooth grey bark. full sun to part shade. Very drought and Profuse white flowers in summer attract frost hardy. nectar feedig birds. Tolerates dry Eucalyptus orbifolia Round Leaved Mallee. Shrub or small tree conditions and moderate frosts. Responds 2-4mH x 2-4mW with reddish 'minniritchi' well to pruning or coppicing. Ideal screen bark and round grey leaves. Large clusters or windbreak of creamy flowers from late winter to Eucalyptus crucis Silver mallee. Mallee or tree, 2-15 m high. spring. For most soils in a warm site. Attractive minni-ritchi bark and silver grey Eucalyptus Ornamental mallee 1.5m-4mH x 3mW. This leaves. White/cream flowers, throughout pachyphylla small ornamental eucalypt is known for the the year. Well drained to draining clay soils. beautiful large red buds and pale yellow Drought and frost hardy. flowers. Drought and frost tolerant on Eucalyptus dawsonii Slaty Box reasonably drained soils. Prune hard to rejuvinate. Bilby Blooms Plant List Feb 2020 [email protected] Fullname Description Fullname Description Eucalyptus Ornamental mallee 1.5m-4mH x 3mW. This Ficinia nodosa Syn Isolepis n-. Knobby Club Rush. Small pachyphylla (red) small ornamental eucalypt is known for the slow spreading perennial 0.5-1.5mH x beautiful large red capped buds and pale 0.6-2mW, green upright stems. Dense yellow flowers. Drought and frost tolerant globular red-brown flower heads just below on reasonable drained soils. Prune hard to the stem tip. For moist soils (takes dry rejuvinate. times) in sun to part shade. Eucalyptus Goodenia pinnatifida Small suckering annual or perennial herb pachyphylla (yellow 0.2mH x 0.2mW with a tuft of oblong basal cap) leaves. Bright yellow showy flowers in Nov- Eucalyptus Compact rounded shrub to 2mH x 2.5mW Jan. Variety of soil types in sun. Garden, pleurocarpa with square grey stems & blue-grey ovate rockery or container plant. leaves. Cream flowers spring-summer. For Goodenia varia Small shrub 0.1-0.6mH x 0.5-1.5mW with well-drained soils in a warm sunny site. oblong, usually toothed, foliage. Yellow Eucalyptus Small twisted tree to 8mH with silver-grey flowers are sporadic throughout the year. pulverulenta stem-clasping foliage. White flowers from Likes well-drained soils in sun. Responds Sept-Nov. Hardy in sun in well-drained to pruning. Good for hanging baskets, or soils. May be pruned hard or coppiced. embankments Good foliage contrast, used in floral 'Iced VoVo' Large shrub 2.5mH x 3mW. Long deeply arrangements. lobed leaves with pale and deep pink Eucalyptus Pear-fruited Mallee. Mallee 2-5mH x 3- toothbrush flowers in spring and summer. pyriformis 4mW, smooth bark & pale to mid green Well drained site in sun or semi-shade. leaves. Cream, pink to red flowers. Draining Excellent quick growing screen plant. soils in a hot site. Frost protect when Nesting sites for birds. young. Good in a pot. Grevillea 'Poorinda Medium shrub 1.5-2mH x 1.5-3mW, with Eucalyptus Tree 10-20mH x 5-10mW, ornamental blue Rondeau' shiny dark-green oval leaves. Showy, sideroxylon var. green foliage, black bark & attractive pink profuse bright pinkish-red flowers July-Nov. rosea flowers May-Oct. For a wide range of soils For most well-drained acid soils in sun. conditions. Frost, drought and salt tolerant. Hardy to most frosts. Prune lightly for good shape. Eucalyptus Lemon scented Ironbark. Slender upright Grevillea 'Poorinda Prostrate plant spreading to 3-5mW with staigeriana small eucalypt to 3mH. Crushed leaves give Royal Mantle' red new growth and large lance-shaped a sweet lemon smell, can be used in leaves, sometimes toothed. Dark red cooking/teas. Accepts most soils to heavy toothbrush flowers most of year. For well- loams. Frost, wind and drought tolerant. drained soils in filtered or full sun. Excellent Eucalyptus torquata Coral Gum. Small tree to 8mH x 3mW with ground cover. Birds. attractive buds & fruit. Pinky cream flowers Grevillea 'Scarlet Rounded shrub 1mH x 1mW with narrow Sept-Jan. For most draining soils in a warm Sprite' leaves. Red flowers in clusters in winter and sunny spot. Moderately frost hardy. spring. Hardy in sun or semi-shade, Eucalyptus uncinata Hook-leaved mallee. Small tree with grey tolerates draining clay. Useful low screen or foliage to 4mH. Bark smooth maybe rough hedge. Frost and drought hardy. at base. Flowering in summer with very Grevillea 'Splendour' Syn G. 'Ruby Clusters'. Vigorous shrub to attractive colourful buds. Draining soils in a 2- 4mH x 3-5mW, deep green elliptic leaves sunny site. Drought and frost hardy. and bronze new foliage. Showy ruby red Eucalyptus Lemon flowered gum. Small tree or mallee flowers most of year. Wide range of fairly woodwardii 6 - 15mH. Attractive smooth cream bark. well-drained soils, sun or semi-shade. Pretty bright yellow flowers June-Nov. For Responds to pruning. Birds. most soils in a warm sunny spot. Drought Grevillea 'Sunrise' Compact shrub 0.5mH x 1mW with grey- hardy, protect from frost when young. green lobed leaves and unusual large Eucalyptus x apricot flowers in autumn-winter and pyriformis sporadic. Well-drained sunny site. Drought hardy. Attractive specimen shrub. Eucalyptus Mallee 1.5m-4mH x 1-3mW. This small youngiana ornamental eucalypt is known for the Grevillea 'Winpara Upright shrub 1.5-2.5mH x 1-2mW with beautiful huge buds and red flowers Gem' finely divided grey-green leaves and orange throughout the year. Drought and frost red spider flowers in win/spr. For dry or tolerant on non water logging soils. Prune moist well drained site in full or part sun. hard to rejuvenate. Not for frost hollows. Tolerates lime. Prune Eutaxia obovata Slender shrub 1-1.3mH x 1mW with small regularly. oblong opposite leaves. Yellow and red pea Grevillea ‘Carol Ann’ Decumbent spreading shrub to 2mW. flowers from Aug-Dec. Relatively well- Dense non prickly foliage with an drained soils in partial shade. Tip prune to occasional upright branch. Dark red promote bushy growth. flowers are borne most of the year. For sun or semi-shade in most draining soils. Frost and drought hardy. Good for birds. Bilby Blooms Plant List Feb 2020 [email protected] Fullname Description Fullname Description Grevillea ‘Golden Medium shrub to 1.5mH x 1.5mW with Low spreading shrub 0.5mH x 2mW with Sparkle’ narrow variagated leaves. Red/Orange (prostrate red) small narrow prickly leaves. Red flowers in spider flowers most of year. Draining soils spring and summer. Good drainage in most in full or part sun. Tolerates dry & frosty soils, full sun for best flowering. Good conditions. Hardy, excellent screen, vigorous ground cover. Birds. attractive to birds. Small shrub to 1mH x 1.5-2mW, soft grey Grevillea ‘Hills Dense compact green shrub 1.2mH x 1mW. (lutea) foliage. Lime green/cream flowers in winter Jubilee’ Striking white & red/pink spider flowers and spring. For most well-drained soils in from Autumn to Spring & periodic. Most sun or semi-shade. For general planting. soils and positions. Prune hard for hedge. Frost hardy. Good bird attractant. Prostrate to low shrub 0.5mH X 2mW. Interesting holy leaves on the upper side of Grevillea ‘New A low, spreading shrub .25mH x 1.5mW, arching branches. Clusters of large wooly Blood’ which flowers for most of the year. The pink/red grevillea flowers at the end of flowers are deep red and bird attracting. stems from winter to summer. Full to part Great as a feature ground cover plant for sun, drought and frost tolerant, attracts rockeries and banks as well as for pots. birds. Grows in draining soils from sandy to clay. Grevillea Reliable medium shrub 1-1.5mH x 1- Drought and frost hardy. rosmarinifolia 'Lutea' 1.5mW with narrow mid-green prickly Grevillea ‘Primrose Decumbent spreading shrub to 2mW. foliage. Vivid yellow-green flowers in winter Carpet’ Dense non prickly foliage with an and spring. For most soils in half to full sun. occasional upright branch. Bright yellow Good for screen or hedge. Bird plant. flowers are borne most of the year. For sun or semi-shade in most draining soils. Frost Grevillea An early hybrid Grevillea to 2mH x 2mW. and drought hardy. Good for birds. semperflorens Pink and apricot flowers a seen most of the year on arching branches of grey green Grevillea ‘Rock ‘n Attractive medium shrub 1.2mH x 1.2mW. A leaves. Tolerates acid neutral clay or loam Rod’ profusion of red flowers are produced all soils. Frost and drought hardy summer. For a wide range of soils in a sunny position. Bird attracting. Frost and Robust small tree to 10mH. Long narrow drought hardy. silvr grey leaves provide a contrast to the black furrowed bark. Masses of cream Grevillea ‘Winter Hardy groundcover to 0.3mH x 1.5mW. flowers on long spikes from early spring to Delight’ Lovely small soft grey leaves with clusters late summer. Very drought tolerant, protect of red and cream flowers in winter and from frost when young. spring. Tolerates clay and well drained soils. Drought and frost hardy. Grevillea Dense shrub 0.5mH x 1-2mW, fine bright thelemanniana green leaves. Showy, red flowers May-Oct. Grevillea ‘Winter Ground covering plant to 0.15mH x 1mW (green) For a wide range of soils in a warm, sunny, Kiss’ with bright green leaves. Smothered in red sheltered spot. Takes hard pruning. Frost and cream spider flowers in winter/early protect when young. spring. For a well-drained sunny spot. 'Burrendong A sprawling shrub 0.5-1mH x 1.5-3mW, Great bird plant and very hardy. Bred by Beauty' with arching branches and obovate leaves. Bilby Blooms Conspicuous reddish-pink and cream (red A medium shrub 1-1.5mH x 1.5mW. Small flowers in winter. For well-drained soils in & white) felty grey leaves, red and white flowers part sun. Prune for bushy growth. September-December. For a warm, well- drained spot with light shade. Excellent Hakea coriacea Erect shrub 5mH x 3mW with long leaves. Container plant . Tip prune from an early Attractive spikes of cream & red flowers in age. spring. Dry spot in light-med soils with good drainage. Sun or part shade. Drought x teretifolia and frost hardy when established. Grevillea flexuosa Spectacular, vigourous large shrub 2mH x Erect shrub 5mH x 3mW with long leaves. 2mW. Deeply lobed leaves and unusual Attractive spikes of hot pink flowers in cream fragrant flowers during spring. winter to spring. Dry sunny warm spot in Reasonably drained site in sun or semi- light-med soils with good drainage. Prune shade. Excellent quick growing screen when young for windy sites. Attracts birds. plant. Nesting sites for birds. Drought, lime and frost hardy when A medium shrub 1.5-2.5mH x 1.5-3mW established. with narrow light green foliage. Cream and Hakea francisiana x Erect shrub 3mH x 3mW with long leaves. red flowers from May-Nov. For draining bucculenta Attractive spikes of hot pink flowers in soils in sun to semi-shade. Prune for bushy winter to spring. Dry sunny site in light-med growth. Rare and endangered plant. soils with good drainage. Prune when young for windy sites. Attracts birds. Drought, lime and frost hardy. Grevillea juniperina Low spreading shrub 0.5mH x 3mW with Hakea A small variable shrub up to 2mH, with 'Molonglo' small narrow prickly foliage. Apricot flowers grammatophylla narrow grey-green leaves up to 16cm long, in spring and summer. Good drainage in with finely striated veins. Showy red most soils and full sun for best flowering. scented flowers appear in the leaf axils Vigorous grower. Good ground cover. Bird from March to August. Drought and frost attracting. hardy. Bilby Blooms Plant List Feb 2020 [email protected] Fullname Description Fullname Description Pincushion Hakea. Erect or weeping shrub Medium shrub 1-2.5mH x 1-2.5mW. to 4mH x 4mW, long oblong leaves. Showy anethifolius Divided leaves with very narrow leaflets. round heads of red and cream flowers, Yellow globe-shaped flowers July-Dec. autumn & winter. For a sunny well- drained Most acidic soils suitable, not waterlogged. site. Protect from frosts when young. Some shade. Tip prune young plants. Good cut flower. Outstanding large upright shrub 3-4mH x (maroon & cream) 2mW. Long narrow stiff leaves and spikes A shrub to 2.5mH x 1-2mW, with grey- of vivid maroon and cream flowers in winter green, much divided leaves. Prominent and spring. Draining soils in filtered or full creamy-white heads of flowers in spring. sun. Grow with other plants. Bird plant & For most well-drained soils and light tall hedge. overhead cover. Prune lightly. Hakea multilineata x A variable shrub to 2.5mH, with narrow Erect prickly shrub 0.6mH x 0.3mW. grammatophylla grey-green leaves to 16cm long Showy Divided green or grey-green leaves. Rich crimson pink scented flowers appear in the rose-pink drumstick flowers in winter/ leaf axils from March to August. Draining spring. For dry or moist well-drained soils in soils in a sunny to part shaded site. full or filtered sun. Protect from frost. Good Drought and frost hardy. Container plant . Tall shrub or small tree 5mH x 3mW with Jasminum Weak climber with scrambling stems, rounded grey-green leaves. Green/pink sea suavissimum narrow leaves and strongly scented white urchin flowers aging to cream/maroon in flowers in spring-summer, followed by shiny autumn and winter. Needs good drainage black berries. Dry or moist well-drained and plenty of sun. Prune lightly. soils in full or part sun with protection from heavy frost. Cricket Ball Hakea. Rounded shrub 1.5mH Kunzea ambigua Variable shrub 1.5-3mH x 2-3mW. Narrow x 2mW with long needle-like leaves and leaves, white or pink fluffy fragrant flowers clusters of fragrant flowers, cream, aging to in crowded clusters along stems in spring red, in axils in spring. Very large ornamental and summer. Hardy in full or part sun, good spherical fruits. Hardy in freely draining drainage, most soils. sites in sun. Hakea purpurea Medium shrub 1.5-2mH x 1.5-2mW with Kunzea parvifolia Spreading plant 2mH x 2mW with tiny narrow leaves. Red, purple-red or pinkish heath- like foliage. Mauve fluffy flowers in flowers in winter and spring. Best in well- spring. For most soils in full or filtered sun. drained soils in sun. Tolerant of drought and Spring spectacle. moderately heavy frosts. Bird attracting. Kunzea parvifolia Low growing shrub 0.4mH x 0.7mW with Hakea rigida Medium shrub 1-2mH x 1.5mW. Long (compact) tiny heath-like foliage. Profuse pink flowers narrow grooved leaves to 30cm. Showy in Sept-Nov. Open or semi-shaded spot in pink flowers May-Sept. Free draining soils fairly well-drained soils. Good for rockery or in sun or part shade. Prune lightly. Frost low hedge. Clip or prune as desired. and drought hardy. Kunzea pomifera Muntrie - Prostrate woody shrub, spreads Hakea x laurina Pincushion Hakea. Erect or spreading to 1.5mW, with small shiny round leaves shrub to 4mH x 3mW with long pointed and feathery white flowers in late spring. leaves. Globular heads of red & cream Purplish edible berries. Needs full or part flowers in autumn & winter. Likes a sunny sun and reasonable drainage. Popular bush well-drained site. Attracts birds. Fast food plant. growing, drought and frost hardy Leionema elatius x Medium shrub to 1.5mH X 1.5mW, with Hardenbergia Ground cover or trailing plant to 1.5mW lamprophyllum small round dark green leaves. Heads of violacea with lance-shaped leaves. Masses of purple white flowers in winter/spring. Suitable for flowers in spring. Full sun to partly shaded draining soils in shade and dappled shade. well-drained position. May be pruned hard. Wonderful small hedging plant. Not for frost hollows. Leptospermum Syn L. flavescens. Shrub 3mH x 2mW with Hardenbergia polygalifolium light green oblong leaves. Many scented violacea ‘Bonnie white flowers in spr/sum. Easy to grow in a Bilby’ wide range of soils from wet to dry in most aspects. Fast growing. Prune for use as a Helichrysum Spreading plant 0.15-0.4mH x 0.5-1mW hedge. rutidolepis with soft linear foliage and hairy new Lomandra longifolia A dense tussock plant 0.5-1mH x 0.6-1mW. growth. Very showy golden-yellow (grey leaf) Creamy, often fragrant flowers in Aug-Dec flowerheads Feb-April. Wide range of and then brown shiny fruits. For most well- positions and soil types. Remove spent drained soils with some sun. Feature with flowers. Dies back in winter. shrubs or grasses. Indigofera australis Open spreading shrub 1.5-2.5mH x 1-2mW with blue-green leaves. Mauve-pink pea Melaleuca Very attractive shrub 3mH x 3mW. Blue flowers in spring. For dry or moist well- macronychia green leaves contrast with large red drained soils in part sun. Prune after brushes bourne all through the summer flowering. Colonizer. months. For a wide range of soils in a sunny spot. Attracts birds for food and habitat. Drought and frost hardy. Bilby Blooms Plant List Feb 2020 [email protected] Fullname Description Fullname Description Melaleuca sp. nov. Compact hardy shrub 2mH x 2mW, Swainsona Upright plant to 1.5mH with many stems of Warialda endemic to the Warialda district. Fine galegifolia pinnate leaves. Sprays of burgundy pea green foliage, small mauve brushes in (burgundy) flowers spr/sum/aut. For most soils (not Summer. Great for hedge or wind break. wet) in sun. Prune old stems after flowering. Responds well to pruning - frost hardy. Tetratheca ciliata Black-eyed Susan. Low shrub 0.3-0.6mH x Myoporum Prostrate ground cover to 1.5-2mW. Narrow 0.6mW, arching stems, small leaves. Dainty parvifolium (purple leaves and stems turn purple in cold pink flowers with black centres in spring or leaf) weather. White star flowers in spring/ summer. Moist well-drained light to medium summer. Hardy in well-drained sunny to clay soils. Morning sun, some shade. semi-shaded position. Attractive hardy plant. Thelychiton Syn. Dendrobium kingianum. Rock Orchid. Olearia tenuifolia Medium shrub to 1.5mH x 2mW. Small light kingianus (pink) Pot or slab culture recommended. Green, green sticky leaves and blue or mauve elliptic leaves to 12cms x 3cms are there all daisy flowers for most of year. Grows in dry year. Racemes of pink flowers are seen soils. Well drained site in sun or part shade. from September to November. Responds to pruning. Velleia glabrata Rosetted plant to 0.1mH x 0.3mW with Pelargonium ‘Mallee Small clumping perennial with scalloped deeply toothed leaves and lovely erect Magic’ green leaves & masses of pale pink flowers flowering scapes to 0.3mH. Many large with dark pink markings in spring and yellow flowers in spring and summer. Sun sporadically after rain. Moderate frost only. or semi-shade, frost hardy. Flowers best Hardy in most soils. Good for rockery or with moisture. Good as bedding, rockery or container. May self- seed. container plant. Philotheca Syn Eriostemon myoporoides. Rounded Viola hederacea Native Violet. Small spreading ground cover myoporoides medium shrub 1-2mH x 2mW with elliptical forming extensive mats in damp areas. grey-green leaves. Masses of white star-like Round leaves. White and purple violet- flowers, pink in bud, in spring. Reasonable shaped flowers for long periods. Full sun to drainage in most soils, full sun or shade. part shade. Dies back in winter. Useful for Very hardy. hanging baskets. Prostanthera gilesii Small, compact plant to 1mH x 1mW, with Viola hederacea Native Violet. Small spreading ground cover dark-green shining leaves. Large white to (blue) forming extensive mats in damp areas. cream flowers blotched violet in the throat. Round leaves. Blue flowers for long For a well-drained spot in dappled shade to periods. Hardy in full sun to full shade. Dies part sun. Protect from hot winds. Mulch back in winter. Useful for hanging baskets. well. Wahlenbergia stricta Clump-forming bluebell, 0.4mH x 0.3mW Prostanthera Small upright shrub 1mH x 0.4mW. Pale (double) with small wavy leaves. Deep blue double saxicola var. grey-green narrow leaves, with pale blue flowers on slender stems. Sunny site. Will bracteolata flowers in winter/spring. Good drainage and grow in most situations but responds to full sun to shade. Mulch well. Prune for better conditions. Dies back in winter. compact shape. Frost and drought hardy Westringia 52 W. fruticosa x longifolia Medium shrub Pycnosorus Syn Craspedia globosa. Drumsticks. 2.5mH x 2mW. Dense grey-green foliage globosus Robust tufty plant to 0.3mH x 0.3-0.5mW with white flowers in spring and summer. with silvery, linear leaves. Large yellow Extremely hardy fast growing screen, full flower heads to 0.8mH in spring & summer. sun to partial shade. Suitable for difficult For most soils in sun. positions. Rhagodia Spreading grey leaved plant 0.5m-1mH x Westringia brevifolia Medium shrub 1.5mH x 1.5mW. Silvery grey spinescens 2mW with fire resistant foliage. Grows in var. raleighii foliage, mauve flowers all year. Very hardy most soils in sunny sites. Responds to with well-drained soil in sun or semi- pruning. Good low maintenance hedge or shade. Responds to pruning for compact ground cover. Toughy. Contrast plant. bushy growth. Ideal for low clipped hedge. Santalum Sweet Quandong. Shrub or small tree 2- Westringia fruticosa Small shrub to 0.75mH x 1mW. Grey-green acuminatum (BIG 5mH with sparse pale green leathery ‘Zena’ foliage with pale mauve to white flowers red) foliage. Clusters of small creamy flowers mainly in spring. Hardy in most soils in full through year and globose BIG red edible sun or partial shade. Suitable for shrubbery fruit. Partial parasite so needs a host, or low hedge. grasses may be used. Most soils. Westringia glabra Santalum Sweet Quandong. Shrub or small tree 2- (Wollomombi) acuminatum (dark 5mH with sparse pale green leathery Xanthorrhoea glauca Grass Tree. Trunk 1-4mH. In three years red) foliage. Clusters of small creamy flowers subsp. angustifolia radiating leaves will make a attractive through year and globose dark edible fruit. feature. Most draining soils in sun or part Partial parasite so needs a host, grasses shade. Frost and drought hardy. Can flower may be used. Most soils. within 5 years. Sollya heterophylla A vigorous climber or twining shrub, to Blue 3mH.Lovely blue bell flowers in clusters throughout year, mainly July to March followed by fleshy green fruits. Accepts moderate to good drainage in alkaline and acid soils. Frost hardy.