Grevillea Robyn Gordon

Description:Grevillea ‘Robyn Gordon’ is a popular, fast-growing native shrub known for its striking red flowers and soft, fern-like foliage. This hardy, low-maintenance variety is ideal for hedging, screening, and attracting wildlife, thriving in a wide range of Australian conditions. Flowers:Large, red to deep pink spider-like flowers appear year-round, with peak flowering in autumn and spring. Rich in nectar, attracting birds, bees, and butterflies. Foliage:Soft, deeply lobed, dark green foliage with a fine, fern-like texture. Fruit:Small seed pods may develop after flowering. Form & Size:Compact, bushy shrub reaching approximately 1.5–2m high and 1.5–2.5m wide. Growing Conditions: Position: Prefers full sun to part shade. Soil: Well-drained sandy, loamy, or clay soils. Climate: Suited to various Australian climates, including coastal areas and light frost zones. Watering: Drought-tolerant once established but benefits from occasional deep watering. Uses: Ideal for screening, hedging, and native gardens. Great for attracting birds and pollinators. Suitable for mixed borders, rockeries, and erosion control. Maintenance: Low-maintenance and easy to grow. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Apply a low-phosphorus native fertilizer in spring. Notes: Bird and pollinator-friendly. Tolerates coastal exposure, light frost, and dry conditions. Companion Plants:Pairs well with Callistemon, Westringia, and Lomandra for a balanced, water-wise garden. Common Name: Robyn Gordon GrevilleaBotanical Name: Grevillea ‘Robyn Gordon’Family: ProteaceaeOrigin: Australia

Viburnum odoratissimum Quick Fence PBR

Description:Viburnum odoratissimum ‘Quick Fence’ PBR is a fast-growing, dense-foliaged screening shrub ideal for creating privacy, windbreaks, or green backdrops in residential and commercial landscapes. This improved cultivar has been selected for its vigorous growth habit, tighter branching, and lush glossy foliage, making it an exceptional choice for formal or informal hedging. Flowers:Clusters of small, creamy-white flowers appear in spring and early summer. Lightly fragrant, the blooms add a seasonal highlight and may be followed by small red berries that mature to black. Foliage:Large, glossy, deep green leaves provide year-round colour and form a dense, lush screen. New growth is bright green and adds contrast and vibrancy to the shrub. Fruit:Occasional small red berries may appear after flowering, turning black as they mature. Not generally a major ornamental feature. Form & Size:Upright, fast-growing shrub reaching approximately 2.5–3m high and 1.5–2m wide, depending on pruning. Forms a dense screen with minimal gaps when regularly trimmed. Growing Conditions: Position: Prefers full sun to part shade. Soil: Grows well in most well-drained soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay types. Climate: Thrives in subtropical and warm temperate climates. Tolerates humidity, coastal exposure, and light frost. Watering: Moderate water needs. Water regularly during establishment, then deep water during extended dry periods. Uses: Excellent for hedging, screening, and boundary planting. Suitable for formal or informal garden designs. Works well in larger pots for patio or courtyard screening. Maintenance: Responds well to regular pruning to maintain a dense, tidy shape. Trim 2–3 times a year for a formal hedge. Apply a slow-release fertiliser in spring and mulch well to conserve moisture. Notes: One of the best Viburnum options for fast results and full coverage. Can be shaped to suit a range of hedge heights. Bird-friendly and easy to maintain once established. Companion Plants:Pairs well with Murraya paniculata, Syzygium ‘Cascade’, Trachelospermum jasminoides, and Gardenia ‘Florida’ for lush screening and fragrant garden designs. Common Name: Quick Fence ViburnumBotanical Name: Viburnum odoratissimum ‘Quick Fence’ PBRFamily: AdoxaceaeOrigin: Asia (cultivar selection)

Callistemon Icy Burst

Description:Callistemon ‘Icy Burst’ is a compact and eye-catching Australian native shrub known for its brilliant white bottlebrush flowers and fine, dense foliage. With a naturally tidy form and bright green new growth, this hardy variety is ideal for low hedging, borders, and native garden designs. Its crisp white flowers and compact habit offer a refreshing twist on traditional red-flowered bottlebrush types. Flowers:Pure white bottlebrush flowers bloom profusely in spring, with spot flowering possible in warmer months. The blooms are nectar-rich and attract bees, butterflies, and birds. Foliage:Fine, narrow green leaves form a dense, bushy shrub. New growth is soft and bright green, adding seasonal interest and colour contrast. Fruit:Small woody seed capsules may form after flowering, adding subtle texture. Form & Size:Compact shrub growing approximately 1–1.2m high and 80cm–1m wide. Growing Conditions: Position: Prefers full sun but tolerates part shade. Soil: Adapts to most well-drained soils, including sandy or clay types. Climate: Hardy to a wide range of Australian climates, including coastal and frost-prone areas. Watering: Drought-tolerant once established. Requires occasional deep watering in extended dry periods. Uses: Perfect for low hedging, borders, and feature planting. Great in native gardens, formal designs, or modern landscapes. Suitable for containers, small gardens, and wildlife-friendly planting. Maintenance: Very low-maintenance. Light pruning after flowering promotes dense growth and repeat blooming. Apply a low-phosphorus native fertiliser in spring to support health and flowering. Notes: Bird and pollinator-friendly. Crisp white blooms offer a striking contrast to traditional red bottlebrushes. Fire retardant and suitable for bushfire-prone areas. Companion Plants:Pairs well with Lomandra, Grevillea, Leptospermum, and Westringia for a clean, water-wise native garden. Common Name: Icy Burst BottlebrushBotanical Name: Callistemon ‘Icy Burst’ PBRFamily: MyrtaceaeOrigin: Australia (cultivar)

Westringia hybrid 'Naringa' PBR

Description:Westringia ‘Naringa’ PBR is one of the best-performing medium-sized native hedging plants, valued for its dense, upright growth and soft lavender-purple flowers. Naturally tidy and fast-growing, ‘Naringa’ responds beautifully to regular pruning, making it ideal for formal hedges, screens, or feature planting in both native and modern landscapes. Flowers:Masses of soft lavender-purple flowers appear mainly in spring and summer, with spot flowering year-round in ideal conditions. The blooms add seasonal colour and attract bees and beneficial insects. Foliage:Fine, narrow, dark green foliage covers the plant densely from top to base, providing excellent year-round screening and structure. Fruit:Not a significant feature. Form & Size:Upright, bushy shrub growing approximately 1.5–2.2m high and 1–1.5m wide. Responds well to shaping into hedges or formal screens. Growing Conditions: Position: Thrives in full sun to part shade. Soil: Tolerates a wide range of well-drained soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay types. Climate: Drought, frost, and coastal tolerant once established. Watering: Low water requirement once established. Deep water occasionally in extended dry periods. Uses: Perfect for formal hedging, screening, and feature planting. Suitable for coastal, native, and low-maintenance gardens. Works well in commercial and residential landscapes. Maintenance: Low-maintenance and easy to grow. Prune regularly to maintain a neat, dense hedge or screen. Apply a slow-release native fertiliser in spring to promote healthy growth. Notes: Very fast-establishing and tough. Excellent choice for coastal or wind-exposed sites. Bird and pollinator-friendly. Companion Plants:Pairs well with Callistemon ‘Better John’, Lomandra ‘Lime Tuff’, Grevillea ‘Pink Surprise’, and Dianella ‘Little Jess’ for a layered, water-wise planting design. Common Name: Naringa Coastal RosemaryBotanical Name: Westringia hybrid ‘Naringa’ PBRFamily: LamiaceaeOrigin: Australia (cultivar)

Nandina 'Gulf Stream

Description:Nandina ‘Gulf Stream’ is a compact, evergreen shrub admired for its soft, finely textured foliage that transforms with the seasons. New growth emerges in vibrant copper and red tones, maturing to lush green before turning brilliant red in autumn and winter. With its dense, rounded form and year-round colour, ‘Gulf Stream’ is ideal for borders, low hedging, and pots, and suits both modern and traditional garden designs. Flowers:Delicate white star-shaped flowers appear in late spring to early summer in small clusters. Though subtle, they add seasonal charm. Foliage:Lacy, fern-like foliage changes throughout the seasons—bronze-red new growth in spring, deep green in summer, and fiery red in cooler months. The colour variation provides continuous visual interest. Fruit:Small red berries may appear in autumn after flowering, though less frequently on this compact cultivar. Form & Size:Naturally rounded, compact shrub growing approximately 60–90cm high and wide. Growing Conditions: Position: Prefers full sun to part shade. Soil: Tolerates a wide range of well-drained soils; best in slightly acidic, organic-rich soil. Climate: Grows well in temperate and subtropical climates. Tolerates light frost and dry conditions once established. Watering: Drought-tolerant once established; water regularly during extended dry periods for best colour. Uses: Ideal for borders, low hedging, or feature planting. Excellent in pots and containers for patios and entrances. Suitable for Japanese, tropical, and formal garden styles. Maintenance: Extremely low-maintenance. Trim lightly to maintain shape or size if needed. Feed with a general-purpose fertiliser in spring to promote healthy growth. Notes: Non-invasive and sterile – does not spread like traditional Nandina varieties. Provides colour without flowers – perfect for foliage-focused plantings. Fire retardant and suitable for bushfire-prone areas. Companion Plants:Pairs well with Lomandra, Liriope, Westringia, and Gardenia radicans for a lush, contrasting planting scheme. Common Name: Gulf Stream NandinaBotanical Name: Nandina domestica ‘Gulf Stream’Family: BerberidaceaeOrigin: Asia (cultivar)

Anigozanthos Bush Elegance PBR (Kangaroo Paw)

Description:Anigozanthos Bush Elegance PBR is a compact and hardy Kangaroo Paw featuring rich burgundy-red flowers held on upright stems above strappy green foliage. This striking, low-maintenance variety is ideal for borders, containers, and mass planting, adding vibrant colour and texture to Australian gardens. Flowers:Deep burgundy-red tubular flowers appear mainly in spring and summer, with spot flowering at other times. The flowers are bird-attracting and sit high above the foliage on strong stems. Foliage:Narrow, strappy, mid-green leaves form a neat, clumping base, creating a tidy, upright habit. Fruit:Not significant. Form & Size:Compact, clump-forming perennial reaching approximately 50–60cm high and 40–50cm wide. Growing Conditions: Position: Prefers full sun to part shade. Soil: Well-drained sandy, loamy, or gravelly soils. Climate: Suitable for a range of Australian climates, including coastal areas. Tolerates light frost and periods of dryness. Watering: Drought-tolerant once established but benefits from occasional watering during extended dry periods. Uses: Perfect for borders, mass planting, and feature planting. Great in pots and containers for patios and courtyards. Excellent for attracting birds and adding vibrant colour to native gardens. Maintenance: Low-maintenance and easy to grow. Remove spent flower stems to encourage repeat flowering. Cut back old foliage as needed to maintain a tidy appearance. Feed with a low-phosphorus native fertilizer in spring for best flowering. Notes: Bird-attracting and pollinator-friendly. Tolerates light frost and dry conditions once established. Companion Plants:Pairs well with Lomandra, Dianella, and other compact natives like Grevillea and Callistemon for a colourful, water-wise garden. Common Name: Bush Elegance Kangaroo PawBotanical Name: Anigozanthos Bush Elegance PBRFamily: HaemodoraceaeOrigin: Australia