Day: October 12, 2014

Diospyros Australis

Black plum This medium sized tree grows approximately 8-15m tall ( shorter in sunnier spots) This tree is similar to Podacarpus elatus where there are separate male and female plants. So if you want fruit you will need a couple of plants. The flowers appear in late summer to autumn. The flowers are white in [Continue]

Melastoma affine

Blue Tongue or native tibouchina. This Melastoma is a dwarf variety. It grows up to 0.5m in height and spreads 1m across. The plant has beautiful 5cm wide magenta flowers that commences in late winter through to late spring. The plant prefers semi shade but can tolerate early morning sun. The plant requires regular watering [Continue]

Scleranthus biflorus

Canberra grass A lava like moss looking spreading plant. Ideal for rockeries and containers. Great native alternative to exotic zoysia japonica for Japanese gardens. Prefers semi to full sun on well drained soils.  Keep water up to them as they don’t tolerate long periods of drought. They can spread up to 1m long. Ideal for [Continue]