Top 10 Must-Have Tropical Plants for Queensland Gardens
Randia Fitzalanii - Native Gardenia
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Randia fitzalanii, commonly known as Native Gardenia, is a beautiful evergreen shrub or small tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of Australia. Known for its lush, glossy foliage and highly fragrant white flowers, this plant makes a stunning addition to native, rainforest-inspired, or formal gardens. Its neat, rounded habit and ornamental appeal make it perfect for feature planting or hedging in both urban and rural landscapes.
Flowers
Creamy-white, star-shaped flowers bloom in spring to summer and emit a strong, sweet gardenia-like fragrance, particularly noticeable in the evenings. The blooms are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Foliage
Dark green, glossy, and oval-shaped leaves form a dense canopy, creating a lush tropical appearance. The foliage remains attractive year-round and responds well to light pruning.
Fruit
Produces small, round, yellow to orange fruit following flowering. The fruit is edible (though not widely consumed), and attracts native birds and wildlife.
Form and Size
Typically grows as a shrub to small tree, reaching 3–5m high x 2–3m wide, but can be pruned to maintain a smaller size or shaped into a dense hedge. It has a rounded, compact growth habit.
Growing Conditions
Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter. Tolerates light frost and periods of dryness once established but performs best with regular moisture. Suitable for tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate climates.
Uses
Ideal for feature planting, informal hedging, screening, or as a specimen tree in native or tropical-style gardens. Also works well in large pots or near patios where its fragrance can be enjoyed up close.
Maintenance
Low to moderate maintenance. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness. Apply slow-release fertiliser in spring and mulch well to conserve moisture and improve soil health.
Notes
A great native alternative to exotic gardenias, offering similar fragrance with better adaptability to Australian conditions. Provides excellent habitat value for birds and insects.
Companion Plants
Works beautifully alongside Backhousia citriodora, Syzygium australe, Cordyline fruticosa, Alpinia nutans, or Dianella caerulea to enhance native or subtropical plantings.
Common Name: Native Gardenia
Botanical Name: Randia fitzalanii
Family: Rubiaceae
Origin: Northern and eastern Australia
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Where are our plants Grown and how do we grow them
- Plants are grown locally on the Sunshine Coast
- All outdoor plants are sun hardened and ready to grow
- Indoor plants are grown under 50% Shade and will transfer perfectly to indoor use
- Orchids are also grown under 50% Shade and are best brought indoors during flowering for show then returned back into a shaded area until the following flowering time
- we are Qualified horticulturists, greenkeeper as well as Qualified landscape Construction with over 35 years experience in the industry. We use Quality products and materials to grow all our plants.
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How to Look after your plants like we do
- When using any Garden Care products or Fertilisers we always recommend reading the label before use
- We recommend using Earthlife crushed rock mineral on all plants when planting in the ground or in Pots.
- When planting in Pots in Our garden centre we use Rocky Point potting mixes to plant all our plants
- If planting in the ground we also recommend that you use Rocky Point garden soil around your plants at the time of planting
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49 Caloundra Road
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