Plant Finder

Evergreen dense low branching shrub (1.5m x 1m) from Qld, NSW, Vic and Tas. Almost round glaucous leaves on stems covered with grey down. Buds open to star-like white flower. Flowers throughout the year. Useful for a hedge, mass planting or groundcover. Bird attracting. Prefers sandy soil and requires good drainage.

Deciduous small pyramidal tree maturing to a round-headed form with spiny young branches (5m x 3m) from North America. Dark lustrous green coarsely serrated leaves turning yellow gold in autumn. Pendant clusters of fragrant soft pink flowers in late spring. Useful for a lawn or garden bed specimen or for a raised planter box. Needs good drainage.

This is a flashy crimson foliaged maple with dense upright branching. It has a compact growth habit with its large crimson leaves in summer turning to gold and orange in Autumn. Due to its compact size and stunning colour, this maple is highly suitable for smaller landscapes, particularly as a garden feature. Great foliage contrast and stunning colours throughout the year. A good selection for screening and for narrow sites. Prefers moist but well-drained soils. Is somewhat tolerant of poor soils, moderate heat and air pollution. A hardy tree, good for tough sites and is low maintenance once established. Foliage can burn in summer if planted in full sun.

Evergreen small rounded shrub (0.7m x 1m) from ACT, NSW and Vic. Linear leaves. White to deep pink star-like flowers in summer and autumn. Useful as a specimen, low understorey or in groups especially in a bush garden. Prefers a cool moist position with mulched well drained soil. Sensitive to root disturbance. Prune to maintain bushy growth.

Flowering perennial bulb (0.5m x 0.4m) from Europe. Linear leaves. Terminal solitary or clustered mostly fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers and perianth in shades of yellow, orange, cream or white in spring. Useful for colour display, planted in groups, drifts or containers. Prefers a sunny position with good drainage. Most cultivars increase naturally by offsets. Dense clumps should be divided no sooner than 6 weeks after flowering every 3-5 years.

Bushy tuberous perennial (1-2m x 0.5m). Hybrids originating from Mexico. Grown from swollen tubers planted out in October and November. Leaves variable often divided into leaflets. Brilliantly coloured flowers in a wide range of colours and styles in summer and autumn. Useful massed for its colour display, as part of a border of perennial plants or for cut flowers. Protect from strong winds. Avoid competition from tree and shrub roots. Prefers well drained fertile soil in a warm position. May require staking to prevent stem breakage. Tubers are best lifted after flowering and stored over winter.

Compact mound forming perennial (variable 0.2m-0.6m x 0.6m) from Europe. Shiny dark green coarsely dentate leaves. White daisy-like flowers around a yellow centre in summer. Useful for a container, border, edging or mixed with other perennials. Prefers well drained soil in full sun.

Evergreen compact perennial plant (0.15m x 0.4) from ACT, Qld, NSW and Vic. Soft finely divided dark green foliage. Lilac-blue or white daisy-like flowers in spring to summer. Useful for a border, perennial garden or groundcover and for colour display. Prefers well drained soil.

Evergreen shrub with woody and branching stems (1m x 1m) from China and Japan. Oblong glossy dark green leaves. Rose pink buds open to pink tinged, white sweetly fragrant flowers in clusters during spring. Useful planted close to a path or window for its perfume. Prefers a semi-shaded position with humus enriched acid soil. Susceptible to root rot disease and can be short-lived.

An amazing shrub with striking grey foliage and huge, bright yellow papery flowers for long periods through the year. Remove old flowers for an extra burst of blooms and a compact shape. Great for hot spots in the garden if watered regularly. This shrub makes a wonderful pot specimen for its foliage and flower display. Great for attracting butterflies to your garden. Plant is less compact but retains flowers longer when in part shade.

A medium to tall upright shrub with light green foliage. In spring it is covered in masses of bright purple/red flowers. Plants grow approximately 2m high by 1.5m across. This form of Leptospermum is perfect for fence lines, where screening up to fence height is needed. Prune after flowering to encourage bushy habit.

A good choice for low hedges. Rich green foliage and dark purple flowers, requires little work other than a prune once or twice a year.

Evergreen spreading to dome-shaped shrub (0.8m x 1m) from South Africa. Tiny soft needle-like aromatic leaves and star-shaped pink flowers from late winter to spring. Useful for mass planting; border or low hedge. Quite compact in a full sun position. Prune to shape or maintain compact form, especially if planted in part shade.

Deciduous small tree or shrub (4m x 3m) from the USA. Oval pointed dark green leaves turning red in autumn. Showy white or pinkish white bracts around tiny insignificant flowers in spring. Useful as a small specimen tree or in groups for its floral display. Prefers well drained fertile soil. Best in cool climate high altitude gardens.

A tough little tree which grows naturally on rocky slopes in low rainfall areas, making it a handy shelter tree for dry, exposed situations. Very fine foliage is sparse when young but develops a dense crown with age. Foliage stays more compact in full sun.

A dwarf form, prolific display of yellow pea flowers in spring. The handsome foliage is complemented by long lasting flowers. This plant will tolerate most soils, coastal conditions, drought and frost. Prefers an open sunny position and will require a light trim after flowering. In shade it will adopt a less bushy habit.

A highly decorative and densely branched shrub for screening, with attractive female russet coloured flowers in spring followed by woody cones. Forms a compact, low dense habit when grown in exposed sites, but has the potential to take on a taller, narrower habit if in shaded or protected spots.

A low spreading shrub, which flowers for most of the year. ‘Ember Glow’ grows to approximately 1m in height x 2m in width and is adaptable to most soils. Prefers full sun or part shade. Adds colour to the garden all year round. Suits small gardens. Plant in front of larger shrubs or where low cover is required, where it will be a magnet for nectar-feeding birds. Can be pruned quite heavily if required. Fertilize after pruning for fresh new growth and a mass of flowers.

Evergreen highly variable shrub or groundcover (0.3-1.5m x 1-2m) from arid ares of central Australia. Variable greyish green leaves. Green, orange, red or yellow tubular flowers in a long curving peduncle in late winter to summer. Prostrate form mostly yellow flowering. Useful shrubs for dry areas. Prostrate forms are useful groundcovers. Requires an open sunny position with good drainage. Can be prone to fungal disease. Drought tolerant.

Evergreen variable shrub (1.5m x 1.5m) from arid areas of all states of Australia. Linear to ovate leaves. Tubular flowers in a long curving peduncle in variable colour including pink, mauve, red, orange or yellow with a spotted throat in spring. Many good forms available as grafted specimens. Prefers a dry climate and well drained sandy soil. Drought tolerant.