Month: October 2024

Grevillea endlicheriana

Spindly Grevillea This tall shrub is an ideal candidate as a focal which will give your garden some wow factor. Grevillea endlicheriana is a dense bush of silvery foliage with tall spikes of delicate pink flowers above the foliage in Winter and Spring. Full sun or part shade in well drained soils. it is very [Continue]

Leptospermum scoparium ‘Pink Cascade’

Reaches a height from 50-80cm tall and will cascade to 1.5m in width6dfrr. Masses of dainty soft pink pastel flowers on elongated stems that can deal with harsh growing conditions, even soggy heavy soils and humid climates. Creates a softening effect when planted in rockeries, down slopes, over low walls. admin

Chrysocephalum apiculatum

Common everlasting and yellow buttons, This is a perennial herb native to southern Australia. It is a member of the Asteraceae, the daisy family. The name “everlasting” was inspired by its use as a long-lasting cut flower Grows extremely well in open, sunny spots and is great in creating a dense bed. Perfect in rockeries, [Continue]

Prostanthera incisa

Cut leaf mint bush Great all round shrub!also known as Native Thyme, this native mint can be used as a medicinal herb, but now more commonly features in cooking and herbal teas. It’s a highly aromatic shrub, rich in essential oils, giving off a minty aroma when crushed or rubbed. This plant is found throughout [Continue]

Tasmannia lanceolata (Mountain Pepper)

This plant is extremely versatile. Can be used purely for culinary purposes, as you can use the leaves or the berries… don’t use too much as it is quite intense in flavonoids. This shrub makes a fantastic thick hedge in semi-full shade. Growing between 2-3m and 1-2m spread, enjoying moist conditions and tolerates frost. Creamy [Continue]