List of Plants Available

LIST OF PLANTS AVAILABLE – AUTUMN 2016 *These are also available as advanced plants **These are available as advanced plants only 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 amoena Medium, spreading, erect, shrub 2-3mx2-3m. Bright or pale yellow globular MIMOSACEAE ## Adaptable to most well-drained soils in full to flowers July to October. Showy, Boomerang Wattle part sun. Frost hardy to –7°C and drought low, windbreak. (NSW, Vic) tolerant. Can be pruned. Acacia chinchillensis Dwarf to small, spreading, shrub 0.5-2mx1-2m. Deep golden, globular, flowers July MIMOSACEAE ## Prefers well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade. to September. Decorative feature Chinchilla Wattle Prune after flowering for a dense bush. Frost plant. (Darling Downs Qld) hardy to –7°C; drought tolerant. Acacia cognata A generally erect shrub, weeping habit Sprays of pale yellow, fluffy ball MIMOSACEAE # 4-8mx4-8m. Full sun to part shade. Most soils flowers in spring. Narrow, lime with reasonable drainage. Drought tolerant and green leaves. Feature plant. hardy to most frosts. Informal hedge. Acacia cultriformis Erect, medium shrub 2-3mx2m. 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 gladiiformis Small to tall erect shrub 1-4mx0.5-1.5m. Sunny Bright yellow globular flowers June MIMOSACEAE ## position but tolerates semi-shade. Well-drained, to October. Highly ornamental. Sword Wattle light to heavy soils. Frost hardy to –7°C. Prune (NSW, Blue Mts mainly) after flowering to keep compact. Acacia hamiltoniana Graceful, medium shrub 2-4mx1–2m. Suitable Pale to yellow globular flowers MIMOSACEAE ## for most soils, like a cool root run. Prefers August to November. Useful in Hamilton’s Wattle semi-shade. Tolerates light frost and dry periods. cold wet conditions but can sucker. (Central & Southern NSW – higher peaks) Acacia jibberdingensis Upright to spreading, medium to tall shrub. 3– Deep yellow, cylindrical flower MIMOSACEAE ## 5mx3–5m. Partial or full sun in a dry position heads. Long, pointed, curved Willow-leafed Wattle with well-drained soil. Drought resistant and phyllodes. Long-flowering. (WA) frost hardy to –7°C. Ornamental. Useful for windbreaks and screens. Acacia kempeana Upright & much-branched medium shrub. 3– Yellow, cylindrical flower heads. MIMOSACEAE ## 4mx2–3m. Requires very well-drained light to Oblong phyllodes with 3 nerves. Witchetty Bush medium soil. Partial or full sun. Drought tolerant Ornamental. Useful for shelter and (Qld, NSW, SA, WA , NT) and frost hardy to –7°C. soil erosion control. Good for semi- arid conditions. Lime tolerant. Acacia linifolia Medium to tall shrub. 2–5mx2–4m. Well- Light cream, globular flower heads. MIMOSACEAE ## drained medium to heavy soils. Won’t tolerate Branches pendulous. Long, narrow Flax Wattle drying of root system. Dappled shade or partial phyllodes. Ornamental. Graceful. (NSW) sun preferred. Light screen. Ideal near pools. Acacia pendula Small tree 12m. Well-drained medium to heavy Small, lemon coloured ball-like MIMOSACEAE ### soils. Suits dry areas, full sun. Drought and frost flowers. Attractive pendulous habit. Weeping Myall tolerant. (Qld, NSW, SA. Vic) Acacia rigens Rigid, dense, medium shrub. 2-4mx2-4m. 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.

Acacia siculiformis Erect prickly shrub to small tree, 0.5m–3m.Very Pale yellow balls, singly or paired, MIMOSACEAE #-## hardy in damp or rocky cool sites. Tolerates in leaf axils, Sep–Nov. Green, stiff, Dagger Wattle frost and snow sharp pointed phyllodes to 3cm. (NSW, Vic, Tas) Dark brown flat seed pods. Allocasuarina inophloia From 3-10m. Open canopy tree. Tolerates a Upright, pine-like foliage. Female CASUARINACEAE ## variety of soils from moist well-drained to dry. flowers appear bright red during Woolly Oak/Stringybark Full sun and part shade. Tolerant to heavy frosts. winter and male flowers are She-oak displayed as small spikes. Fast (Inland areas of Qld and growing in cultivation when young. northern NSW) Suitable for low maintenance area. Allocasuarina nana Hardy woody shrub to 1.5mx3m. Most Upright, pine-like foliage. Male CASUARINACEAE ## reasonably drained soils. Will stand dry plants have pollen plumes, female Dwarf She-oak conditions. Frost hardy to –7°C. plants small red flowers and (Sthn NSW, Vic) globular cones. Suitable for low maintenance area. Alyogyne huegelii ‘West Coast Mid-sized spreading shrub 2.5mx2.5m. Prefers a Flowers deep purple and last 1–2 Gem’ protected full sun position and well–drained soil. days, providing a constant array of (Purple form) Drought hardy and can tolerate light frosts. new blooms from spring to late MALVACEAE ## Prune from young age to promote a dense habit autumn. Performs well in pot on (WA, SA) and strong root system. patio. Anigozanthos flavidus Tallest kangaroo paw. Strap-leafed plant Flowers commonly yellow-red but HAEMODORACEAE ## 2mx1.5m. Hardy in most positions. Frost hardy. can occur as pinkish flowers, spring Kangaroo Paw (WA) to autumn. Attracts nectar-feeding birds. Aotus ericoides Variable small shrub 0.5–1.5mx0.51.5m. Grows Yellow and red pea flowers in FABACEAE #-## in wide range of soils and climatic conditions. spring. Dense, narrow leaves. Common Aotus Withstands wet soils for extended periods. Full Ornamental when in full bloom. (Qld, NSW, Vic, Tas, SA, WA) sun preferred. Frost hardy to –7°C. Backhousia myrtifolia Large shrub to small tree to 7m. Rich composted Large heads of tiny greenish-white MYRTACEAE ### soil under overhead cover. Leaf tips can be flowers in spring. New leaves have affected by frost. reddish tinge. Can be used as orchid host. Baeckea linifolia Small to medium shrub, 1–3x0.5–2m. 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. (Qld, NSW, Vic) –7°C. Outstanding feature plant. Foliage useful in flower arrangements. * Banksia aemula Tree or chunky spreading shrub 3-5mx1-2.5m. Vivid pale yellow cones autumn PROTEACEAE ## Full sun, well-drained soil. Drought tolerant but and early spring. Chunky reddish Wallum Banksia extra water through summer until established. coloured bark, attracts native birds, (Qld and NSW, Bundaberg to Can be heavily pruned and sculptured. source of honey for Indigenous Sydney in coastal heath) people

Banksia canei Medium, spreading shrub, 1-2.5mx 1-3m. Full Grey to dark yellow flower spikes. PROTEACEAE ## sun results in better flowering, well-drained Dark green leaves, white Mountain Banksia soils. Frost hardy to –7C. Drought tolerant. undersides. Attracts birds. Slow (NSW, Vic) growing.

Banksia coccinea Erect shrub or small tree 3-5mx2-4m. Prefers Scarlet cones, can be dark red, PROTEACEAE ### full sun and sandy well-drained soil. Frost and orange or pink late winter to early Scarlet Banksia drought hardy once established. Prune for a summer. (SW Western Australia – bushier shrub and more flowers. Albany area) Banksia ericifolia ‘Red Bushy shrub to 5mx4m. Hardy in most Long spikes of flowers, styles more Clusters’ situations. Frost hardy. red than orange, in autumn and PROTEACEAE ##-### winter. Good screen plant. Bird attractor. Banksia ericifolia ssp Large shrub 4-7mx4m. Full sun or semi-shade. Yellow to reddish-orange cones ericifolia Well-drained acid soil or application of iron autumn to early spring. Garden PROTEACEAE ### chelates. Frost and drought tolerant. Prune feature or screen plant and one of (Central coast of NSW) lightly to retain bushy, dense, habit. the best for honey eating birds *Banksia ericifolia x spinulosa Large spreading shrub 4-10mx2-4m. Huge orange cones in autumn & PROTEACEAE ### Well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. winter. Attracts honey-eating birds. Giant Candles Can be trimmed into a tree from a young age. Highly adaptable plant that can be 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 - sandy loam. Frost attractive (Widespread extending 3000km hardy to –7°C, moderate drought tolerance. oak-like appearance. Source of along east coast of Australia) honey for birds. Can be trimmed to retain compact shape. *Banksia marginata Shrub to small tree 5mx3m. 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 (NSW, Vic, Tas, SA) Local rust colour. Banksia paludosa Prostrate spreading shrub to 4m. Full sun or Gold-coloured cones autumn and PROTEACEAE ## dappled shade, variety of soils but well-drained. winter. Attracts honeyeaters, ants Marsh Banksia Frost hardy to –7°C. Drought tolerant once and the honeybee. (NSW, marsh, sandstone ridges established. Tip prune to maintain shape. and heathland) Banksia robur Open habit, small shrub 1-2mx2m. A variety of Yellow and green cones autumn PROTEACEAE ## soils in damp areas. Full sun for maximum and winter. Landscape feature Swamp Banksia flowering. Hardy but some initial covering to plant. (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 ‘Coastal Neat, low-growing form of B. spinulosa var. Attractive yellow flower spikes Cushion’ spinulosa 0.5mx1.5–2m. Hardy in most well- with maroon styles from autumn to PROTEACEAE # drained acid soils in full sun. Add gypsum to early spring. Suitable for large (NSW) clay soils or plant in raised bed. Mulch well. container. Attracts birds. Do not Frost hardy to –7°C. allow to dry out in summer. 3

Banksia spinulosa ‘Stumpy Compact small shrub 1mx1m. Full sun results in Attractive golden spikes of flowers Gold’ better flowering. Well-drained soil. Moderate from autumn to spring. Good in PROTEACEAE # frost tolerant. Drought tolerant. rockeries, containers, attracts birds. Lightly prune to shape anytime, remove spent flower heads. Banksia spinulosa var Shrub or small tree 1-1.5mx2m. Frost tolerant to Yellow cones autumn to spring. cunninghamii –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—will require watering over and Vic) long dry periods. Adaptable to most soils. Light annual prune. *Banskia spinulosa var Small shrub to 3m. Soils ranging from light Yellow or orange cones April to spinulosa through to moderately heavy with good moisture August. A good food source for PROTEACEAE and drainage in sunny position. Drought bees and nectar feeding birds and (East coast – Qld and NSW) tolerant. Frost tolerant. provides good cut flowers. Hairpin Banksia Boronia ‘Lorne Pride’ Dense, rounded, shrub 1.5mx1.5m. Well-drained Deep pink star-shaped flowers late RUTACEAE sandy soil, well mulched. Dappled shade or full winter to spring. (form of B. mollis found at sun. Frost hardy in Canberra, reasonably drought Lorne near Laurieton NSW) tolerant. Prune to keep it compact. Boronia ‘Sunset Serenade’ Dense shrub 1mx1m. Full sun to semi-shade. Pink flowers, very showy from RUTACEAE # Frost hardy and moderately drought resistant. August to December. Useful for (From wild population B. rockeries and tubs. muelleri in Gippsland)

Boronia ‘Telopea Valley Star’ Small, erect, shrub 1mx0.6m. Dappled shade or Pink star-shaped flowers profuse in RUTACEAE # 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. B. fraseri. Raised by Telopea Valley Nursery near Kulnura, NSW) Brachychiton bidwillii Tall shrub to small tree, 3-7m x 2-5m. Needs Large flowers, pink to deep red, 4–5cm STERCULACEAE ## well-drained soils in a sunny position. Needs across, December to May. Slow Dwarf Kurrajong protection from frost. Drought resistant. growing in southern districts. (S/QLD) Brachyscome ‘Strawberry Groundcover 0.15mx1m. Hardy in most soils Showy pink daisy flowers from Mousse’ with good drainage. Frost hardy and drought spring to autumn. Suitable for ASTERACEAE # tolerant. containers, hanging baskets, rockeries and as ground cover. Brunonia australis Perennial herb 0.2–0.3m with basal rosette of Dense heads of blue flower like a BRUNONIACEAE # leaves. Full to part sun in most soils with reason- pin cushion, spring and summer. Blue Pincushion Local able to poor drainage. Frost hardy to –7°C. Probably need a few for a good display. Bulbine glauca Tufted perennial 0.5m. Grows in crevices on Long greyish leaves and yellow ASPHODELACEAE # cliffs. Good drainage in sun or part shade. Dies flowers on stems of 1m in spring. Rock Lily back in winter. (NSW, Vic, Tas, Qld) Local

Callistemon montanus DenseDense shrubshrub 2.5mx1.5m.2.5mx1.5m. ToleratesTolerates most soilRed flowersRed 6cmx4cm. flowers 6cmx4cm. mainly late M spring,ainly in but MYRTACEAE ## mosttypes soil and types moisture and moisturelevels. Tolerant levels. of droughgoodt, summerlate spring,watering but produces good summer flowers. New Mountain Bottlebrush Tolerantwind and of cold. drought, Can bewind trimmed and cold. for size orgrowth is wateringbright brick produces red. Good flowers. for hedges New and (High Mtns Qld/NSW border) Canhedging. be trimmed for size or hedging. attracts birds.growth is bright brick red. Good for hedges and attracts birds.

Callistemon pityoides Dense, low shrub 1mx1–2m. 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) Calostemma purpureum Very hardy bulbous plant, succulent leaves Yellow trumpet-like flowers on 40 (yellow form) 0.35m long. Tolerates dry periods but not cold cm stems. Flowers best after dry AMARYLLIDACEAE # poorly-drained soils. Bulbs slowly form clumps. periods. Large berry-like seeds in Garland lily Frost hardy to –7°C. Do not water after leaves autumn which germinate readily. (NSW, Vic, SA) begin to yellow in spring. May take 3-4 years to flower. Calothamnus quadrifidus Medium shrub to 2.5mx2.5m. Prefers Red (rarely yellow) flowers in MYRTACEAE ## well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Light one-sided spikes clustered on old Common Net Bush overhead cover helps frost tolerance. Tips burn wood spring and summer. Attracts (WA) in –4°C on plants under 5 yrs old. Trim any birds. Suitable for hedge or screen. burnt tips after frosts end. Water once a month Hardiest of genus. Ceratopetalum gummiferum Shrub, 5m. Sunny position, protected from wind. Flowers, white star-like, late spring. CUNONIACEAE ## Slow growth. Frost hardy but needs some Reddened swollen calyx summer. NSW Christmas Bush protection when young. Ceratopetalum gummiferum Tall shrub or small tree to 6mx3m. Well-drained Large red bracts appear after ‘Wildfire’ soil, sunny position for good flowering. Needs flowering in early summer. Good CUNONIACEAE ### overhead frost protection when young then OK cut flower. Moderately compact NSW Christmas Bush to -4°C. Needs daily watering when first and suitable for large containers. planted. Prune heavily to rejuvenate. Chamelaucium ‘Cascade Shrub 1.5mx1.5m. Most well-drained soils in Pink flowers. Useful for informal Brook’ full sun. Tolerates high wind and light frost. hedge, cut flowers and borders. (C. uncinatum) Selectively bred from two forms of MYRTACEAE ## (WA) C. uncinatum. Chamelaucium ‘Murfit Rose’ Small, fast-growing open shrub to 3mx4m. Variable colour from white to deep (C. uncinatum) Perfect drainage essential, sandy soil preferred. purple waxy flowers in spring. MYRTACEAE ## Full sun for massed flowering. Give some Prune after flowering to maintain Geraldton Wax (WA) overhead cover against frost. density and increase flower display. Excellent cut flower – long lasting. Chorizema varium Small, spreading shrub 0.3m. Perennial, short- Pink & orange flowers in spring & FABACEAE lived. Sun to light shade. Well-drained sandy, winter. Feature plant, border plant. Flame Pea or Limestone Pea # loamy soil. Not frost tolerant. Attracts bees & other insects. Tip (Coastal plains in WA) prune while young to retain compact form. Chrysocephalum apiculatum Spreading perennial herb 0.2mx0.5-2m. Full to Clusters of small bright yellow ASTERACEAE # part sun. Light, medium or heavy soils. Frost flowers most of year with a new Yellow Buttons hardy to –7°C. Prune at end of winter for new flush in spring. Silvery, soft, hairy (All states) growth. foliage. Can sucker. Good in massed plantings. Chrysocephalum semipapposum Erect, suckering perennial 0.2–1mx0.5–1.5m. Large clusters of golden yellow ASTERACEAE # Full to part sun in most soils with reasonable flowers spring and summer. Grey- 5

Clustered Everlasting drainage. Prune to ground level early spring. green, fine foliage. Will naturalise (All States_ Frost hardy to –7˚C. in garden from seed. 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 ssp minor Biennial or perennial, erect herb, Flowers are white ‘paper’ daisies (Syn Helichrysum elatum) 0.5-1mx0.3-1m. Prefers well-drained clay loam with yellow centres, spring- ASTERACEAE # soils. Adaptable, from partial to full sun. Frost summer. The leaves are covered (NSW incl ACT, Vic Qld) tolerant. Prune to promote bushiness. with soft silvery hairs. 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 ‘Ivory Bells’ Dense shrub to 1.5mx2m. Hardy in moist Profuse cream bells. Long RUTACEAE ## reasonably drained soils, in a protected situation. flowering. Attracts birds. Mulch Frost hardy to –7°C. well to protect roots from heat. Prune regularly. Correa ‘Western Pink Star’ Dense spreading shrub to 1m. Full sun. Frost Floriferous, showy shrub with star- RUTACEAE # hardy to –7°C. Tip prune after flowering to like, open, pink flowers in winter. Native Fuchsia retain a dense shape. Attracts honey-eating birds. Correa baeuerlenii Bushy shrub 1–2mx1–2m. Moist well-drained Shiny leaves, green bell flowers RUTACEAE ## soils in full or filtered sun. Will accept short autumn, winter, spring. Attracts Chef’s Cap Correa periods of dryness. Frost hardy to –7°C. birds. Correa decumbens Spreading prostrate shrub 1–3mW. Most well- Erect pink-red tubular flowers, RUTACEAE # drained soils. Withstands long wet periods. Full 2.5cm long, with yellow-green tips, (SA) sun or part shade. Frost hardy to –7°C. in winter. Use as living mulch. Good for rockeries. Bird attractant. Correa pulchella ‘Pink Mist’ Small, compact, shrub to 1mx1m. Needs moist, Pale pink flower May to July. Good RUTACEAE # well-drained soil in full sun to half shade. Frost for containers. (Cultivar from wild stock on hardy to –7°C. Drought tolerant. Mulch well and York Peninsula) water deeply in extended dry periods. Prune to shape. Correa reflexa ‘Kangaroo Small shrub 1mx1m. Shade or full sun; any soil Flowers are red with green tips Island’ type. Hardy to –7°C. Drought tolerant. Tip winter to spring. Bird attracting. RUTACEAE # pruning after flowering. Native Fuchsia Crowea ‘Cooper’s Hybrid’ Dense shrub with erect habit 1.5m Deep pink, 3 cm diameter flowers RUTACEAE ## x1m. Well-drained soils. Moderately drought Nov–May. Glossy dark green (C. exalata x C. saligna) hardy. Frost hardy to –7°C. leaves. Good, long lasting cut (NSW) flower. Prune to promote dense growth. Crowea ‘Pink Blush’ Small to medium shrub 1mx1.2m. Most well- Pink buds open white and tinge to (form of C. exalata) drained soils. Prefers dappled shade or partial pink with age, spring-autumn. Ideal RUTACEAE # sun. Frost hardy to –7°C. for gardens or containers and cut flower. Crowea saligna Ornamental small to medium shrub, 1-2mx1-2m. 3.5cm diameter flowers, solitary, RUTACEAE ## Most well-drained, mulched soils. Prefers axillary, petals thick, waxy, pink (NSW) dappled shade or part sun but tolerates full sun if and rarely white Dec-June. Willow-leaved Crowea it has root protection. Frost hardy to –7ºC. Outstanding ornamental species. Good cut flower. 6

Cymbopogon refractus Medium, tufted grass 0.5–1.5mx0.3–1m with Tall flower stems. Interesting POACEAE #-## aromatic (ginger-like) foliage. Full to part sun in flowerheads resembling barbed Barbed-wire Grass most reasonably drained soils. Frost hardy to wire. Flowers spring–autumn. (Carwoola provenance) Local –7°C. Good in grass gardens. Daviesia genistifolia Spiny, medium shrub 1-2.5mx1-2m. Prefers full Orange brown pea flowers in FABACEAE ## -### sun but tolerates dappled shade. Needs well- spring. Bright green leaves, Broom Bitter-pea drained soil. Tolerates light to medium frosts. pendulous like willow. Refugee (Qld, NSW, Vic, SA) Local plant for small birds, fixes nitrogen. Doryanthes excelsa Spectacular feature plant with leaves to 2m. Flowers in 6–7 years from seed. (white flowered form) Reasonably drained soils in full sun. Flower Immense flower spikes to 6m with AGAVACEAE ## spike is damaged by frosts but foliage frost large clusters of white flowers Gymea Lily hardy. spring and summer. Large rockery (NSW) or specimen plant. Epacris longiflora Dwarf, straggly shrub 0.5–1.3mx0.5m. 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 bushy growth. Suitable for (NSW central coast) containers or rockery. Fine roots can be damaged in transplanting. Eremophila decipiens ssp Small, sprawling, shrub 1.5mx1m. Full sun Red tubular flowers spring and decipiens in well-drained soils. Tip pruning helps to summer. Attracts birds. MYOPORACEAE # keep the plant rejuvenated. Drought and Slender Fuchsia frost tolerant. (Esperance district WA, into SA, often in Euc. woodland) Grevillea ‘Merinda Gordon’ Medium shrub, 2-3x1.5-3.5m. Requires very Flowers shiny pink, August- PROTEACEAE ## well-drained soil. Full sunshine or semi-shade. January also sporadic throughout Reliable in temperate and semi-arid regions year. Responds to pruning. Withstands extended dry periods. Usually frost Informal hedges. Attracts nectar tolerant. feeding birds. Grevillea ‘Red Wings’ Low growing shrub 1.5mx1m. Hardy in most Clusters of bright red spider PROTEACEAE ## well-drained soils in full sun. Form of G. flowers from late winter to early (WA) thelemaniana. Frost tolerance uncertain. spring. Dainty grey-green leaves. Nectar-rich flowers pollinated by insects, birds and animals. Grevillea ‘Wakiti Gem’ Dense, prostrate plant up to 2.5m across. Useful groundcover with deeply PROTEACEAE # Requires full sun. Is frost hardy and drought divided leaves. Flowers claret Assumed hybrid between G. tolerant. Attracts bees. coloured and borne at the end of the tetragonoloba and G. branches. gaudichaudii (Vic) Grevillea australis ‘Cara Medium, bushy shrub, 2mx 2m. Tall form of White, spidery flowers with honey Lynn’ G. australis. Most soils with reasonable perfume in summer. Prickly, PROTEACEAE ## drainage. Full to part sun. needle-like foliage. Bronze new growth. Can be used for hedging.

Grevillea diminuta Low spreading shrub 1mx4m. Full sun or part Rusty red flowers, mainly in spring, PROTEACEAE # shade in dry or moist well-drained soils. Frost in dense, pendulous clusters to (Brindabella Ra, Bimberi and hardy to –7°C. 25mm long. Neat, dark green Namadgi NP) foliage. Attracts birds. Useful in 7

rockeries. Grevillea diffusa Small shrub, 0.2–2mx0.6–2.5m. Needs fairly Flowers pink-red, well displayed on PROTEACEAE #–## good drainage and, although preferring semi- long slender pendant stalks. All Spider flower shade, will tolerate a fair amount of sun. Heavy year but mainly winter-spring. (NSW Central Coast) frost can damage young growth. Withstands Responds well to pruning. Rockery, extended dry periods. container planting. Attracts honeyeaters. Grevillea diffusa ssp Small but spreading, dense shrub, Flowers pendulous, dark red, evansiana 0.5-1.5mx1.5-2.5m. Needs fairly good drainage burgundy to almost black Aug-Dec. PROTEACEAE #-## and prefers semi-shade but will tolerate fair Prune lightly. Suitable for rockery (NSW central coast) amount of sun. Heavy frost can damage young and containers. Attracts growth. Withstands extended dry periods. honeyeaters. Threatened species. Grevillea x gaudichaudii Dense, prostrate, shrub 0.1-0.3mx3m. Moist, Deep red/burgundy flowers. Fern- PROTEACEAE # well-drained soil in sun or light shade. Prune like foliage, reddish bronze when (Endemic to NSW. Naturally lightly after flowering to keep tidy. Frost and new, changing to dark green. Great occurring hybrid G. acanthifolia drought tolerant once established. plant for cascading down an ssp acanthifolia & G.laurifolia) embankment, over a retaining wall, or as a groundcover beneath trees. Grevillea lanigera Prostrate shrub providing dense, matting ground Red and cream flowers in semi- PROTEACEAE # cover. Very hardy in moist light to heavy soils in erect clusters, late winter and Woolly Grevillea sunny spot. Prune lightly. Frost hardy to –7ºC. spring. Bird attracting. Good (NSW) container or rockery plant. Grevillea lavandulacea Variable shrub, usually to less than 1m. Hardy in Leaves grey-green. Flowers in PROTEACEAE # well-drained, sunny position. Frost hardy to – semi-erect clusters, white to deep 7°C. pink, produced most of the year. Grevillea sericea Medium shrub, 1-2mx2m. Well-drained soils. Flowers white in spidery clusters PROTEACEAE ## Mod. lime tolerant. Prefers some shade but mainly April-November. Useful for Silky Grevillea tolerates a fair amount of sunshine. Usually frost hedges, screening, container. resistant. Can sucker. Attracts insect eating birds *Hakea dactyloides Medium to large shrub, 4mx3m. Most soils and Prolific white flowers in axillary PROTEACEAE ## aspects. Good screen plant. Responds well to clusters spring–autumn. Dark Finger Hakea pruning. Frost hardy to –7ºC. green, finger-shaped leaves. Bronze (WA) new growth. Cultivated in Europe 1790. *Hakea francisiana Erect shrub 3mx1m with long leaves. Dry warm Attractive spikes of red flowers in PROTEACEAE ## spot in light-medium soils with good drainage. spring. Stake in windy sites. from WA/SA Not for frost hollows. **Hakea laurina Upright shrub or small tree to 5mx3-10m. Full Soft cardinal or cherry red flowers PROTACEAE ## sun – most soils. Drought tolerant. April to August. Used as hedging Pincushion Hakea Frost tender in the new tip growth made during or street plant in America and Italy. (S/Western Australia) autumn unless sheltered by trees. Young plants Attracts nectar feeding birds. Prune may be covered nightly during winter. for shaping. Hakea lorea ssp lorea Small tree 3-8mx3-4m. Full sun and good Large green-yellow flower spikes PROTACEAE ## drainage. Slow growing but attractive plant in in winter and spring. Long-leaf Corkwood cultivation. Drought and frost tolerant (Central & Northern Australia)

**Hakea multilineata Medium to tall shrub 3-5mx3-7m. Well-drained Spectacular, bright pink spikes of PROTEACEAE ## soil. Prefers a sunny site but will tolerate semi- spidery flowers in spring. Woody (WA) shade. Frost hardy to –7°C. Responds well to fruit. Useful for cut flowers, light pruning. screening and shelter. 8

*Hakea petiolaris Tall shrub or small tree 5mx3m. Needs good Green/pink sea urchin flowers PROTEACEAE ### drainage and plenty of sun. Frost hardy to –7°C. ageing to cream/maroon in autumn (Qld) and winter. Prune lightly. Hardenbergia violacea Vigorous climber over other vegetation, as Racemes of small purple pea FABACEAE # ground cover, or over retaining wall. Grows in flowers. Peak flowering Sept–Oct. False Sarsparilla Local heavy soils in open or semi-shade. May be The lance-shaped leathery leaves (Aboriginal name from the pruned hard. Frost hardy. used by early European settlers for Sydney language Waruburra) sweet tea called ‘Botany Bay tea’. Hibbertia empetrifolia Small to medium shrub up to 1-3mx1-2m, Profuse yellow flowers September DILLENIACEAE ## trailing or climbing. Prefer open sunny spot. to October. Plants can resemble Scrambling Guinea Flower Responds well to pruning. Tolerates light to yellow mounds with the foliage (NSW, Vic, Tas) moderate frosts. Extra water in dry conditions. scarcely visible. Can be grown as a shrub or trained on a fence. Hibbertia vestita Small rounded shrub 0.3mx0.4-0.5m. Full sun Bright yellow flowers spring and DILLENIACEAE # and good drainage essential. Borderline for frost. summer. Long flowering. Excellent Hairy Guinea Flower Appreciates extra water in dry conditions. rockery plant. Long-lived and (Qld, NSW) adaptable. Plant several together for good showing. Homoranthus papillatus Compact shrub 0.6-1mx1-2m. Attractive and Large sprays of strongly scented, MYRTACEAE # unusual form with horizontal branches. Hardy in yellowish flowers spring to Mouse Bush most aspects and reasonably drained soils. Frost summer. Fine grey foliage. Prune (Qld) hardy to –7°C. regularly. Attracts birds. Howittia trilocularis Erect shrub 3mx1.5m. Prefers well-drained 3cm violet hibiscus-like flowers MALVACEAE ## shaded areas. Tends to become woody with late winter/early spring. Hairy (Shaded gullies NSW and Vic) sparse foliage in full sun. Frost hardy to –7°C. leaves. Hardy, long-flowering species. Isopogon anemonifolius ‘Little Dwarf compact shrub, 0.65mx0.8m. Full sun. Showy soft yellow flowers in Drumsticks’ Most well-drained loamy to sandy soils. Hardy winter to spring. Good cut flower PROTEACEAE # to most frosts and drought tolerant. Prune spent and container plant. Attractive flowers. cones after flowers. Kennedia prostrata 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 ‘Badja Carpet’ Groundcover shrub 0.5mx2m. Performs well in Masses of white fluffy flowers in MYRTACEAE # Canberra in most soils, prefers full sun. Frost summer. Prune to shape after (Big Badja Hill, NE of Cooma) hardy to –7°C. Hardy in hot dry areas. flowering. Excellent ground cover, cascades over banks and walls. Kunzea baxteri Open, spreading shrub to 3 mx3m. 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. Attracts parrots to flowers and fruit. (WA) Aromatic foliage. Tip prune after flowering. Leionema ambiens Erect shrub to 2.5mx1m. One of the hardiest Handsome, distinctive, quick RUTACEAE ## species. Requires well-drained acidic soils, some growing. Unusual stem-clasping (syn.Phebalium ambiens) shade and mulch to ensure a cool root run. Frost elliptical leaves. Heads of white Forest Phebalium tolerant. flowers in spring and summer. Leionema coxii Fast growing erect shrub to 2mx1m. Well- Showy. White flowers in clusters, RUTACEAE ## drained acidic soils, some shade & amulch to Sep to Feb. From a restricted area (syn. Phebalium coxii) ensure cool root run. Frost hardy. Prune after near Braidwood. 9

flowering. Leionema gracile Slender shrub 0.6-1-2mx0.5-1m. Acidic soil, Showy terminal white flowers RUTACEAE # good drainage, part sun, some overhead shade. winter and spring. Hairy branches (NSW, SE Qld) Needs some care. with spicy leaves. Prune to promote lateral growth. Leionema phylicifolia Small rounded shrub 1mx1m. Suitable for heavy Cream to yellow profuse flowers in RUTACEAE # shade. Prefers well-drained soils. Frost tolerant. summer. Prune to shape if needed. (NSW, Vic) Not tolerant of drought. Leionema phylicifolia Rounded, prostrate shrub 0.3-0.5m x 2m; Cream to yellow flowers in (prostrate) Suitable for heavy shade; needs well-drained summer; flowers profusely. Prune RUTACEAE # soil; Frost tolerant; not drought tolerant; to shape if needed. NSW, VIC Leptospermum ‘Julie Ann’ 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. Cultivar of L. rotundifolium. Leptospermum ‘Pink Prostrate shrub 0.8mx1m. 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 2mx2m. Grows well in Pink buds opening to white flowers 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. Leptospermum squarrosum Open shrub, slightly weeping 2mx1.5m. Hardy in Pink flowers on old wood in MYRTACEAE ## most reasonably drained soils with light overhead autumn. New growth reddens in Pink Tea-tree cover. Prune to keep nice shape and stimulate cold. Good hedge or feature plant. (Sthn Tablelands NSW) new growth on lower branches. Frost hardy to – 7°C. Leucophyta brownii Dwarf shrub with silvery-hairy new growth Globular cream flower-heads. ASTERACEAE # 0.2-1mx0.5-1.5m. Adapted to a wide range of Branches silvery; leaves scale like. (Vic, Tas, SA, WA) well-drained soils. Prefers sun. Tolerates frost Good for exposed coastal sites. and drought but dislikes warm to hot humid Ornamental foliage. Responds well conditions. to pruning. Libertia paniculata Perennial herbs with grass-like leaves arising Flowers occur on branched stems IRIDACEAE # from an underground rhizome. Adapts well to which are shorter than the leaves, Branching Grassflag gardens in moist, well-drained soils in a each stem bearing up to 6 flowers. (Coast & adjacent ranges from protected position which is not in dense shade. Flowers are white and usually SE Qld to eastern Vic) occur in spring and early summer. **Lomatia myricoides Rounded shrub or small tree 5mx3m. Hardy in Short sprays of cream flowers in PROTEACEAE ### moist, soils with reasonable drainage, in part or summer. Flowers suitable for River or Long-leaf Lomatia full shade. Responds to light pruning. Frost hardy cutting. Useful for screening or (NSW, Vic) Local to –7°C. informal heading. Melaleuca erubescens Erect shrub 1-2mx1-3m. Hardy most soils, Attractive, crowded small spikes of MYRTACEAE ## aspects. Regular pruning.. May need watering in mauve flowers to 4 cm Aug–Jan. (NSW slopes, Qld) dry periods. Frost hardy to -7°C. Good for screens, hedges, bees. Melaleuca thymfolia ‘Little Compact, dense, shrub 0.3mx0.6m. Ordinary Mauve flowers borne in dense Beauty’ soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly clusters across the top of the plant MYRTACEAE # alkaline. Pruning helps keep the plant more as compared to the scattered (Cultivar as a chance seedling compact and assists in the production of more axillary clusters of flowers found in of M. thymifolia) flowering wood. the normal form of the species— mid-spring to mid-summer. 10

Myoporum parvifolium Prostrate, matting groundcover 0.1-0.4mx0.5- White starry flowers above leaves ‘Purpurea’ 1.5m Prefers well-drained sunny position but will in winter. Purple tinged foliage MYOPORACEAE # withstand wet conditions. Drought and frost which deepens in winter. Purple hardy to –7°C. stems are of interest. Micromyrtus ciliata Varies from prostrate to upright 0.3-1.2mx0.2- Small, dark green leaves MYRTACEAE # - ## 3m. Dense growth. Prefer light well-drained soil, resembling a conifer. Tiny white Fringed Heath Myrtle free from lime, sunny position. Withstands flowers ageing to red, continuous (Vic, NSW, SA, ACT) Local drought after established. Frost hardy. display from spring to summer. Reliable in most gardens. Olearia microphylla Hardy shrub to 2mx1.5m. Open sunny spot in Masses of white daisy flowers in ASTERACEAE ## most well-drained soils. Tip prune after spring. Often regenerates from Small leaved Daisy flowering to keep bushy. Frost hardy to –7°C. seed. Suitable for cottage gardens. Bush/Bridal Daisy Bush Local Olearia phlogopappa Small shrub 1–2.5mx1–2.5m. Semi-shaded site Massed white daisy flowers in (white form) with freely draining, acidic soil. Needs regular spring. Grey-green leaves. Easily ASTERACEAE ## watering. Frost hardy to –7°C. Pruning grown; quick growing; very hardy. (NSW, Vic, Tas) Local recommended for bushy growth. Can be long lived, if it receives enough moisture. Patersonia sericea Tufted perennial 0.2-0.5m x 0.1-0.3m. Full sun Strappy leaves, large, dark purple IRIDACEAE # for best flowering, well-drained soil. Frost hardy flowers winter-summer. Silky Purple Flag to –7°C, drought tolerant. Floriferous, good in pots. Remove (Qld, NSW, Vic) spent heads after flowering. Pelargonium rodneyanum Beautiful, hardy perennial 0.3mx0.5m. Roots Magenta flowers borne above GERANIACEAE # develop tubers. Most sunny or part-shaded well- leaves May–Sept. May self-seed. Magenta Storkbill drained, acidic soils. Appreciates some moisture Rockery or groundcover plant. (SA, NSW, Vic) in summer and autumn but reduce water in Easy removal prevents it becoming winter. Semi-drought tolerant. Prune hard during invasive. winter. Frost hardy to –7°C. Persoonia chamaepeuce Prostrate shrub 0.3mx1.2m. Full sun in Linear glabrous leaves to 2.5cm PROTEACEAE # well-drained soil. Frost hardy to –7°C. long. Small yellow flowers near Dwarf Geebung ends of branches, summer to (NSW, Vic) Local autumn. Flowers pollinated by native bees Persoonia chamaepitys Long lived, prostrate plant 0.1–0.3mx1-3m. Beautiful plant with light green PROTEACEAE # Needs well-drained acidic, light soil, in full or foliage and deep yellow to orange Mountain Geebung part shade. Slow growing. Frost hardy to –7°C. yellow flowers followed by green (NSW Blue Mountains) Drought tolerant. Geebungs. Suitable for pots, rockeries, edges of retaining walls. Philotheca ‘Poorinda’ Small to medium shrub 1.5mx0.8m. 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 between hardy. spring to summer. P.myoporoides and P.verrucosa Philotheca myoporoides Very hardy small bushy shrub 0.6mx0.6m. Star-like, waxy, white flowers ‘Bournda Beauty’ Grows in full or part sun, in most well-drained cover branches in winter and (Form of P. myoporoides) soils, including coastal. Tolerates dry conditions spring. Thick grey-green aromatic RUTACEAE # and moderate frosts. leaves. (parent from Bournda, south coast NSW) 11

Philotheca myoporoides Compact shrub, 1.5mx1.5m. Prefers full sun to Masses of pink buds opening to ‘Profusion’ ## dappled shade. Most soils, reasonable drainage, white starry flowers, winter-spring. (Form of P.myoporoides) mulch well. Frost hardy to –7C, Drought Good cut flower. Can be pruned RUTACEAE ## tolerant. after flowering. Pimelea ‘Bonne Petite’ Small, compact, much-branched shrub Small, bright pink flowers forming (Form of P. ferruginea) 0.7mx0.7m. Grows well on coastal sand dunes clusters at ends of branches. THYMELAEACEAE # and rocky soils. Successfully cultivated since Flowers are paler but longer lasting 1980. than P. ‘Magenta Mist’. Pimelea ferruginea ‘Magenta Neat, rounded shrub to 1mx1m. Well-drained Deep pink flowers in terminal Mist’ soil. Sunny or part shade. Frost hardy to –7°C. clusters in spring. Feature plant THYMELAEACEAE # - ## with attractive foliage. (Form of P. ferruginea)(WA) Polyscias sambucifolia Shrub 3mx5m. Needs some shade. Regular (fine leaf form) weekly watering over summer. Can stand wet ARALIACEAE ## soils for some time but prefers mulched, well- (coastal ranges NSW, Vic) drained soils. Frost hardy to –4°C.

Pomaderris obcordata Dwarf to medium shrub 0.3–3mx0.5–2m. Needs Very ornamental. Small white to RHAMNACEAE #–## excellent drainage and semi-shade or full sun. pink flowers in tight terminal Wedge-leaved Pomaderris Hardy to moderately heavy frost and extended clusters, often profuse and (Vic, SA) dry periods. Responds very well to pruning. conspicuous Jul–Sept. Densely greyish-hairy young growth. Pultenaea microphylla Prostrate to erect dwarf shrub 0.3–0.6mx0.5– Pea-shaped, yellow-orange-red FABACEAE # 1.5m. Full sun to part shade with reasonably flowers July–October. Hairy young Small-leaved Bush Pea drained light, medium or heavy soil. Frost hardy growth. Very ornamental. (Local, Qld, NSW) to –7°C. Pultenaea subspicata Low shrub to 0.4m. Full sun. Frost hardy. Pea flowers in spring. FABACEAE # Drought tolerant. (S-Qld, NSW, ACT) Low Bush Pea Local Rhagodia spinescens Variable shrub to 1.5m, upright or spreading Insignificant flowers most of year. CHENOPODIACEAE # to ## with some branches ending in spines. Sunny Small red berries. Good low- Hedge, Spiny or Thorny position in most soils. Hardy to most frosts and maintenance ground cover. Grey Saltbush dry conditions. Prune/clip regularly. leaves give useful foliage contrast. (All mainland states) Low hedging and erosion control. Scaevola ‘Mauve Clusters’ Prostrate, suckering plant 0.2mx1m. Moist, well- Fragrant mauve fan flowers, spring- (form of S. aemula) drained position, full or part sun. Mulch well. autumn. Good cut flower. GOODENIACEAE # Frost hardy to –7˚C. Scaevola albida Mostly prostrate, perennial herb forming a dense Mauve fan-shaped flowers Aug to GOODENIACEAE # mat to 50cm high. Moist well-drained position. Oct. Spreads vegetatively by root Pale Fan Flower Full to part sun. Frost hardy to –7ºC. suckers. Benefits from pruning. (SA, Vic, NSW, Qld) Good rockery plant. Senecio anethifolius ssp Dwarf to small, usually erect shrub 0.5-2mx0.3- Terminal, yellow flower-heads brevibracteolatus m. Prefers warm to hot sunny site with free- Aug-Nov. Ornamental, fine grey ASTERACEAE #-## draining soil. Tolerates extended dry periods and foliage. Pruning rejuvenates plants Feathery Groundsel is hardy to moderate frosts. with new growth emerging from (NSW, SA) old wood. Senecio pinnatifolius ssp Upright variable annual or short-lived perennial Flowers yellow August-November. pinnatifolius shrub 0.5-2mx0.3-m. Sunny sites with free Ornamental. Tip prune to promote ASTERACEAE #-## draining soil. Frost hardy to –7°C. Drought bushy growth. 12

Variable Groundsel (All States) tolerant. Swainsona formosa Annual or short-lived prostrate sprawling plant Racemes of 2-6 red and black FABACEAE # with hairy grey-green foliage, comprising of up flowers, 50-60mm long. Heavy Sturt’s Desert Pea to 15 oval-shaped leaflets. Sunny, frost free feeders. Can be grown in container. (WA, SA, NT, Qld, NSW) position. **Telopea truncata Stout upright shrub or small tree 3–4mx1–2m. Terminal red clusters consisting of PROTEACEAE ## Prefers moist, well-drained gravel in full sun. 15-20 florets. Tasmanian Waratah Frost tolerant. Tetratheca ciliata (white form) Variable dwarf shrub to 50cm. Needs well- Perfumed white flowers from TREMANDRACEAE # drained soil and protection from full sun. spring to summer. Suitable for Black-eyed Susan Tolerates moderate frosts. rockery or pot. (NSW, Vic, Tas, SA) Westringia ‘Blue Heaven’ Dense medium shrub 1.5–2mx1.5–2m. Prefers Pale blue flowers most of year. LAMIACEAE ## sunny position but shade tolerant. Prune Suitable for small, informal hedges, regularly to maintain dense habit and prolific tubs. flowering. Frost hardy to –7°C. Westringia ‘Morning Light’ Variegated, small, compact shrub to 1mx1m. 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 fruitcosa ‘Smokie’ Hardy shrub 0.6–1.3mx1.5m. Most reasonably Silver-grey leaves with cream LAMIACEAE ## well-drained soils in full or part-sun. Frost hardy edges and white flowers in spring to –7ºC. and summer. Attractive rockery plant. Westringia ‘Wandin Gem’ Large shrub 2mx2m. Prefers part to full sun Mauve flowers, which occur all LAMIACEAE ## position in a general soil. Frost hardy –7ºC. Can year. Grey/green foliage, linear (NSW) be pruned to make bushy and control size. leaves, open appearance. Westringia eremicola Slender shrub 1.5mx0.7-1.5m. Prune at least Flowers which may be purple, LAMIACEAE ## once a year to encourage new foliage and mauve, lilac or white appear Slender Western Rosemary flowers. Drought and frost tolerant. Handles a throughout the year. Can be (Qld, NSW, Vic. SA) range of soil types including sandy soils. hedged. Tolerant of wind. Westringia glabra Small bushy shrub 0.5-1.3mx1-2m. Most well- Attractive green elliptical leaves in LAMIACEAE # drained acidic soils in part shade. Good under whorls with bluish-mauve flowers Violet Westringia eucalypts. Drought and frost hardy to –7ºC. in spring. (Qld, NSW, Vic)

Notes: Australian plants are adapted to grow in our ancient, impoverished soils, and one family, the Proteaceae family, which includes banksias, grevilleas, hakea and 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.