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LIST OF MAIN PLANTS AVAILABLE – SPRING 2014 *only small numbers available GENUS x SPECIES FAMILY/ height code COMMON NAME SIZE AND GROWING HINTS (size given as height x width) HEIGHT CODE: #=<1m ## =1–5m. ### =5–12m Acacia cognata ‘Green Mist’ A spreading, weeping, prostrate shrub, 1mx2m. MIMOSACEAE # Full sun to part shade. Most soils with reasonable drainage. Drought tolerant and hardy to most frosts. Small, erect shrub 1.3mx1.5m. Hardy. Prefers *Acacia flexifolia MIMOSACEAE ## well-drained, dry position. Prune after flowering. Bent-leaf Wattle Frost hardy to –7°C. (Qld, NSW, Vic) Small to medium spreading shrub 1-2mx1-3m. *Acacia williamsonii MIMOSACEAE ## Prefers full sun and good drainage but is tolerant Whirrakee Wattle of heavy shallow soils and will grow in semi(Bendigo Vic) shade. Frost hardy to –7ºC. *Adenanthos cunninghamii PROTEACEAE ## Albany Woolly Bush (South West WA) Alyogyne huegelii ‘West Coast Gem’ (purple form) Form of A. huegelii. MALVACEAE ## (WA, SA) *Alyxia ruscifolia APOCYNACEAE ## Moonya; Native Holly (Qld, NSW) Aphanopetalum resinosum CUNONIACEAE #-## Gum Vine (Qld, NSW rainforests) *Asterolasia hexapetala RUTACEAE ## (Nthn NSW) Austromyrtus dulcis MYRTACEAE # Midgen Berry (Byron Bay to Fraser Is) Babingtonia ‘Howie’s Sweet Midget’ MYRTACEAE # (Qld) *Babingtonia ‘White Cascade’ (B. pluriflora) MYRTACEAE # *Babingtonia pluriflora MYRTACEAE # (NSW, Vic) DESCRIPTION Sprays of pale yellow, fluffy ball flowers in spring. Narrow, lime green leaves. Feature plant. Informal hedge. Profuse yellow ball-like flowers in late winter. Small narrow slightly bent foliage. Profuse pom-pom (globular) flowers in spring. Narrow green phyllodes. Brown pods. Very drought resistant. Good feature plant. One of the most decorative wattles in cultivation. Small shrub 1-2mx1.5-3m. Well-drained light soil Flowers tubular, slender, dull crimson, in full sun or semi-shade. A natural hybrid of A. terminal and solitary, spring and sericeus x A. cuneatus. Damaged by heavy frosts summer. Abundant nectar. Soft silvery but withstands limited periods of dryness. narrow leaves. Bird attracting. Responds well to light or heavy pruning. Mid-sized spreading shrub 2.5mx2.5m. Prefers a Flowers deep purple and last 1-2days, protected full sun position and well-drained soil. providing a constant array of new Drought hardy and can tolerate light frosts. Prune blooms from spring to late autumn. from young age to promote a dense habit and Performs well in pot on patio. strong root system. Erect shrub to 3mx1.5m. Needs well-composted Good feature plant, very showy in soil. May be attacked by scale and sooty mould. flower and fruit. Dark green, glossy Frost hardy to –7°C. leaves in whorls. Perfumed white flowers in summer and orange fruit in autumn. Small shrub in the open or vine in shady site. Lustrous foliage. Greenish-yellow Needs support to rise above ground level unless flowers with four white sepals, from late rambling habit is preferred. Frost hardy. Best in spring to early summer. Useful foliage well-drained soils in moist semi-shade. plant for shady corners of garden. Responds well to pruning. Small shrub, upright to spreading, 1–2mx1–2m. Cream star flowers in small axillary Well-drained, light to medium soils, some shade clusters, Sept–Dec. Grey leaves, blunt and overhead cover. Needs extra water over tips, furry. Very ornamental.species. summer. Light frosts only. Not drought hardy. Suits pots. Ground cover to low shrub 0.3-0.6mx1m. Prefers Reddish new growth. Profuse fluffy moist, well-mulched soils. Needs some overhead white flowers summer to mid-autumn. cover from frost. Water in dry spells. Pale sweet edible berries, about 1 cm diameter, in autumn. Bush Food Small compact plant 1mx1m. Quite drought White flowers, 5–6mm across, appear in resistant in cool temperate to tropical regions. umbels near the end of branchlets in Tolerates quite heavy frosts. Light but regular summer. Suitable for pots and rockeries. pruning after flowering keeps the plant bushy. Good as architectural feature. Low spreading shrub to 0.5mx1.5m. Pendulous Attractive coppery coloured new branchlets. Frost hardy to –7°C. Drought resistant. growth. White pendulous flowers in summer and autumn. Small to medium bushy shrub. Hardy in White flowers in axillary clusters Octcultivation. Adapts to a variety of soils and Jan and April-July. Leaves dark green situations. Frost hardy. Benefits from pruning. above, pale underneath. LIST OF MAIN PLANTS AVAILABLE – SPRING 2014 *only small numbers available GENUS x SPECIES FAMILY/ height code COMMON NAME SIZE AND GROWING HINTS (size given as height x width) HEIGHT CODE: #=<1m ## =1–5m. ### =5–12m *Backhousia myrtifolia MYRTACEAE ### Large shrub to small tree to 7m. Rich composted soil under overhead cover. Leaf tips can be affected by frost. *Baeckea diosmifolia x imbricata MYRTACEAE # Baeckea imbricata MYRTACEAE # (Sthn Tablelands NSW) *Banksia cunninghamii PROTEACEAE ## Hairpin Banksia Qld, NSW, Vic *Banksia marginata ‘Cape Patterson Dwarf’ PROTEACEAE # (Cape Paterson Vic) Shrub 0.3-1mx0.3m. Well-drained. Some shade OK. Frost hardy to –7oC. Blandfordia grandiflora LILIACEAE # Christmas Bells (NSW, SE Qld) Slow growing grass-like plants with narrow leaves. Requires moist, well-drained soil, preferably of light texture such as sandy loam. Appreciates some protection from full sun but doesn’t like full shade. Tolerates moderate frosts. Dense small bush 1mx1m. Well-drained sandy loam. Full sun or semi-shade with some overhead cover. Moderately drought resistant and frost hardy. *Boronia ‘Sunset Serenade’ RUTACEAE # DESCRIPTION Small, erect shrub 0.6mx0.5m. Useful plant for wet situations. Full sun to part shade. Frost hardy to –7oC. Medium to tall shrub 1-4mx1-5m. Hardy in most well-drained soils. Full sun to part shade. Frost hardy to –7°C. Sprawling plant to 1mx1m. Prefers good drainage in full sun or part shade. Frost hardy to –7°C. *Boronia heterophylla RUTACEAE ## Red or Kalgan Boronia (WA) Rounded medium bush to 1.5m. Requires good drainage, sandy soil, cool root run (mulch or sandstone slabs), some shade. Tolerant of light frost. Not drought tolerant. Brachyscome ‘Breakoday’ ASTERACEAE # (Qld, NSW, Vic) Bushy perennial herb to 0.4mxto1m. Very hardy in most situations but prefers reasonable drainage in full sun. Drought tolerant. Frost hardy to –7ºC. Prune old stems in early spring. Brachyscome ‘Roulette’ ASTERACEAE # Bushy perennial herb 0.1–0.4mx0.2–1m. Very hardy. Adaptable but prefers reasonable drainage in full sun. Drought tolerant. Frost hardy to –7ºC. Brachyscome ‘Strawberry Mousse’ ASTERACEAE # Bulbine glauca ASPHODELACEAE # Rock Lily (NSW, Vic, Tas, Qld) Local Groundcover 0.15mx1m. Hardy in most soils with good drainage. Frost hardy and drought tolerant. Perennial tufted herb 0.5m. Grows in crevices on cliffs. Good drainage in sun or part shade. Dies back in winter. Large heads of tiny greenish-white flowers in spring. New leaves have reddish tinge. Can be used as orchid host. Small white flowers, spring-summer. Prune after flowering. Small linear leaves. Profuse white 4mm flowers Nov-Mar. Prune to shape. Cylindrical yellow flower spikes with black styles in autumn to winter. Leaves narrow, toothed. Attracts birds. Can prune to shape. Yellow cylindrical flower spikes from spring to autumn. Green, narrow leaves with silver underneath and toothed margins. Possibly a B. marginata cross with B. integrifolia. Tubular red flowers with yellow tip are quite large on stems 30-60cm long. Flowers produce nectar and are frequented by honey eating birds. Suitable for pots. Cultivar of B. muelleri. Flowers heavily from Aug–December. Flowers are pale pink and up to 10mm across. Prune to keep compact. Good for rockeries, tubs or garden beds. Masses of showy bright pink bell-like flowers in spring. Fragrant bright green foliage. Outstanding feature plant, bright green pinnate leaves. Tip prune and prune lightly after flowering. Bright blue-mauve daisy flowers, 2cm across, most of year - best in spring/summer. Suits baskets, rockery, bedding. Spreads by branching and underground suckers. Bright blue-mauve daisy flowers most of year, best spring/summer. Rockery or ground cover. Spreads by branching and underground suckers. Prune old stems in early spring. Showy pink flowers from spring to autumn. Suitable for containers, hanging baskets, rockeries and as ground cover. Long greyish leaves and yellow flowers on stems of 1m in spring. LIST OF MAIN PLANTS AVAILABLE – SPRING 2014 *only small numbers available GENUS x SPECIES FAMILY/ height code COMMON NAME SIZE AND GROWING HINTS (size given as height x width) HEIGHT CODE: #=<1m Callistemon ‘Benjamin’ MYRTACEAE ## (NSW, Vic) *Callistemon ‘Severn River’ (Form of C. viminalis) MYRTACEAE ## (Qld) *Callistemon ‘Tin Sal Glow’ MYRTACEAE ## (Glasshouse Mtns. SE Qld) *Callistemon acuminatus MYRTACEAE ## (Central/northern NSW) ## =1–5m. ### =5–12m Taller form of C. subulatus. Most well-drained soils in sun or part-shade. Prune after flowering. Frost hardy to –7°C. Tall slender shrub, 2-4mx1.5-2.5m. Weeping habit. Prefers full to part sun in most well-drained soils. Frost hardy to -7C. Prune spent flowers. Open, multi-stemmed shrub with swollen base 35mx1.5m. Most reasonably drained soils in full sun. Drought resistant. Fairly frost tolerant. Brush flowers with pink and mauve stamens, late spring and summer. Bright red spikes with golden anthers, spring to autumn. Bronze young shoots. Dark green adult leaves. Glowing pink flower spikes, mainly in spring and autumn - cut off after flowering. Flowers well after rain. Glowing pink new foliage. Cultivar of C. ‘Glasshouse Country’ and C. recurva (Tinaroo). Shrub 2-3mx2m. Withstands drought but responds Abundant large deep red flower spikes. to ample moisture and heavy mulching. Prefers Broad lanceolate leaves to 12cm. Listed full sun but grows well with partial or morning as a rare or threatened plant. sun. Frost hardy. Low spreading shrub 1mx1.5m. Well-drained Red flower spikes with golden anthers, soils in full sun. Mulch well. Apply light sprinkle late spring and summer. Pink and hairy of blood and bone annually. Drought tolerant. young growth. Very showy in flower. Frost hardy to –7°C. Prune off flowers as they Good tall groundcover. Could suit large fade. container. Dense, low shrub 1–3mx1–2m. Hardy in most Creamy yellow flowers, late situations. Prune after flowering. Frost hardy to – spring/early summer. Suits formal 7°C. gardens, compact growth useful tall ground cover. Pink-bronze bracts surrounding buds are very attractive. Hardy compact shrub 1.5mx2.5m. Most Very narrow leaves. Crimson brushes well-drained soils in sun or part-shade. Prune after well displayed in late spring and flowering. Frost hardy to –7°C. summer. Very decorative. Callistemon pearsonii MYRTACEAE # Blackdown Bottlebrush (Blackdown tableland Central Qld.) Callistemon pityoides MRTACEAE #-## Alpine bottlebrush (Qld, NSW, Vic from 900– 2000m altitude) Callistemon subulatus MYRTACEAE ## (Dwarf Bottlebrush) (NSW, Vic) Weeping large shrub to small tree to 6m. Best in *Callistemon viminalis MYRTACEAE ### moist soils in full sun. Borderline for frost Weeping Bottlebrush tolerance - needs some overhead cover. (East coast from Cape York to NE NSW and occasionally on W slopes of Great Dividing Range) Very hardy bulbous plant, succulent leaves Calostemma purpureum (purple form) 0.35m long. Tolerates dry periods but not cold AMARYLLIDACEAE # poorly-drained soils. Bulbs slowly form clumps. Garland lily Frost hardy to –7°C. (NSW, Vic, SA) Calostemma purpureum (yellow form) DESCRIPTION Very hardy bulbous plant, succulent leaves 0.35m long. Tolerates dry periods but not cold poorly-drained soils. Bulbs slowly form clumps. Frost hardy to –7°C. Silky new growth. Profuse, long red flower spikes, mainly late spring, attract birds. Outstanding feature plant, popular and widely grown. Useful screen plant, specimen or street tree. Wine-red trumpet-like flowers on 40 cm stems. Flowers best after dry periods. Do not water after leaves begin to yellow in spring. Large berrylike seeds in autumn which germinate readily. May take 3-4 years to flower. Yellow trumpet-like flowers on 40 cm stems. Flowers best after dry periods. Do not water after leaves begin to yellow in spring. Large berry-like seeds in autumn, which germinate readily. May take 3-4 years to flower. LIST OF MAIN PLANTS AVAILABLE – SPRING 2014 *only small numbers available GENUS x SPECIES FAMILY/ height code COMMON NAME SIZE AND GROWING HINTS (size given as height x width) HEIGHT CODE: #=<1m *Calothamnus asper MYRTACEAE ## Rough Net Bush (WA) Calytrix tetragona MYRTACEAE ## Fringe Myrtle (All States except NT) Ceratopetalum gummiferum ‘Wildfire’ CUNONIACEAE ### NSW Christmas Bush Chenopodium parabolicum CHENOPODIACEAE ## Fragrant Saltbush (NSW, Qld, Vic, SA, NT) DESCRIPTION ## =1–5m. ### =5–12m Medium shrub 2-3mx2-3m. Dappled shade, partial or full sun in most soils. Withstands light frost. Withstands extended dry and wet periods. Prune lightly after flowering. Shrub to 1.5mx1.5–2m, variable spread. Reliable in most well-drained soils. Drought tolerant. Responds well to light pruning after flowering. Frost hardy to –7°C. Tall shrub or small tree to 6mx3m. Moderately compact and suitable for large containers. Needs well-drained soil. Sunny position for good flowering. Needs overhead frost protection when young then OK to -4C. Needs daily watering when first planted. Grey shrub 1–2mx1.5–2.5m. Male and female plants. Sunny, well-drained soil. Hardy to most frosts and withstands extended dry periods. Deep red flowers with gold anthers in late spring to early summer. Very adaptable and showy. Can be used as an informal hedge. Bright green, heath-like foliage. White to pink, star-like flowers. Deep red calyces after flowering. Easily grown and very hardy shrub for small garden. Large red bracts appear after flowering in early summer. Good cut flower. Green, trifoliate, toothed & whorled leaves. Prune heavily to rejuvenate. Grey-green leaves, often reddish tonings, mealy with shiny hairs. Terminal flower panicles 5–15cm long. Reddish berries. Responds well to regular pruning. Suitable for hedging. Flowers are white ‘paper’ daisies with yellow centres, spring-summer. The leaves are covered with soft silvery hairs. Deep pink, tubular flowers, paler at tips from Mar-Oct. Upper surface of leaves is rough and underside rusty to light green. One of the deepest red-pink correas. Profuse pink flowers, winter. Can be pruned hard. Attracts birds. Cultivar of C. reflexa. Coronidium elatum (Syn Helichrysum elatum) ASTERACEAE # (NSW incl ST, Vic Qld) Correa ‘Bett’s Red’ RUTACEAE ## Biennial or perennial, erect herb, 05-1mH x 0.3-1mW. Prefers well-drained clay loam soils. Adaptable, from partial to full sun. Frost tolerant. Prune to promote bushiness. Large open shrub 1.5mx2m. Hybrid between C. mannii and red flowering form of C. reflexa. Full sun to semi-shade. Frost tolerant. Benefits from pruning. Correa ‘Dusky Bells’ RUTACEAE # (SA, Vic, Tas, NSW) Correa ‘Marian’s Marvel’ RUTACEAE ## (C. backhouseana x C. reflexa) Hardy, spreading shrub 0.3–1x2–4m. Excellent vigorous ground cover. Suits heavy clay soils, moist or dry conditions, full sun or shade. Frost hardy to –7°C. Dense shrub to 1.5mx2m. Hardy in moist reasonably drained soils, in a protected situation. Frost hardy to –7°C. Hardy shrub 1–5mx1.5–3m Very adaptable to relatively well-drained soils. Frost hardy to –7°C. Correa ‘Pink Lips’ RUTACEAE ## (C. alba x C. reflexa) *Correa backhouseana var. backhouseana RUTACEAE ## (WA, SA, Vic, Tas) *Correa decumbens RUTACEAE # (SA) Rounded shrub 1.5x1m. Full sun to part shade. Well-drained soil. Should be frost hardy to – 7°C. Upright or spreading shrub 1–2mx 2–3m. Hardy. Flowers creamy-green bell shaped, Well-drained soil. Prefers part shade. Frost winter. Dull green ovate leaves. hardy to –7ºC. Resistant to salt spray. Attracts birds. Good for planting under Eucalypts. Spreading prostrate shrub 1–3mW. Most Erect pink-red tubular flowers, 2.5cm well-drained soils. Withstands long wet periods. long, with yellow-green tips, in winter. Full sun or part shade. Frost hardy to –7°C. Use as living mulch. Good for rockery. Correa ‘Ivory Bells’ RUTACEAE ## Profuse cream bells. Long flowering. Attracts birds. Mulch well to protect roots from heat. Prune regularly. Flowers 3 cmx1.5 cm, pale pink upper half, pale green lower half, spreading lobes, mainly Feb–Oct. Suitable hedge or screening plant. Subtle bell-shaped pink and white flowers, mainly autumn to winter. LIST OF MAIN PLANTS AVAILABLE – SPRING 2014 *only small numbers available GENUS x SPECIES FAMILY/ height code COMMON NAME SIZE AND GROWING HINTS (size given as height x width) HEIGHT CODE: #=<1m *Correa lawrenceana var. cordifolia RUTACEAE ## Crowea ‘Cooper’s Hybrid’ RUTACEAE ## (C. exalata x C. saligna) (NSW) *Crowea ‘Green Cape’ RUTACEAE # (Green Cape area south coast of NSW) Crowea ‘Pink Blush’ (form of C. exalata) RUTACEAE # Crowea ‘Poorinda Ecstasy’ RUTACEAE # (?saligna/exalata hybrid) Crowea ‘Southern Stars’ RUTACEAE # (A form of Crowea exalata) (NSW, Vic) *Crowea exalata (prostrate form) RUTACEAE # (NSW, ACT, Vic) *Crowea saligna RUTACEAE ## (NSW) *Crowea saligna x exalata RUTACEAE # (NSW) Dianella caerulea LILIACEAE # Paroo Lily (Qld, NSW, Vic, Tas, WA NT) *Dichondra repens CONVOLVULACEAE # Kidney Weed (All states) Elaeocarpus reticulatus ‘Prima Donna’ (Pink form) ELAEOCARPACEAE ### Blueberry Ash (NSW, Sthn Qld) DESCRIPTION ## =1–5m. ### =5–12m Large shrub to 2-4m H. Medium to heavy soil; full shade to part sun. Tolerates wet periods. Frost hardy and adaptable in cultivation. Dense shrub with erect habit 1.5mx1m. Well-drained soils. Moderately drought hardy. Frost hardy to –7°C. Flowers usually red, bell-shaped, winter. Leaves broad. Attracts birds. Deep pink, 3 cm diameter flowers Nov–May. Glossy dark green leaves. Good, long-lasting cut flower. Prune to promote dense growth. Low and spreading bush 0.20mx1.0m. Most Pink flowers, may age to white and well-drained soils. Prefers dappled shade or then green. Naturally occurring dwarf partial sun, and mulch. Moderately frost hardy form of Crowea exalata. Can be prone with overhead cover. to scale. Needs some water in summer. Good in containers Small to medium shrub 1mx1.2m. Most Pink buds open white and tinge to pink well-drained soils. Prefers dappled shade or with age, flowers spring-autumn. Long partial sun. Frost hardy to –7°C. lasting as cut flowers. Ideal for gardens or containers and as cut flower. Hardy small shrub 1mx1m. Well-drained soil Pale pink, 2.5cm diameter flowers in with partial sun or dappled shade. leaf axils, Dec.-May. Light prune after flowering. Rounded shrub to 0.7m. Well-drained, mulched Outstanding ornamental form. Good cut soil. Full sun to part shade. Frost hardy to –7°C. flower with extended flowering season. Prune lightly after flowering flush. Excellent for pot culture. Rounded shrub to 0.7m. Needs full sun to half Small white to deep pink, star-shaped shade. Frost hardy to –7°C. Linear to narrow flowers, summer and autumn. Very elliptical leaves 1.5cm long. decorative and hardy plant. Good cut flower. Ornamental small to medium shrub, 1-2mx1-2m. 3.5cm diameter flowers, solitary, Most well-drained, mulched soils. Prefers axillary, petals thick, waxy, pink and dappled shade or part sun but tolerates full sun if rarely white Dec-June. Outstanding it has root protection. Frost hardy to –7ºC. ornamental species. Good cut flower. Small, open, shrub 0.6mx1.2m. Bright pink star flowers becoming Good drainage and half day full sun. Relatively darker with age. Tends to self layer. frost and drought hardy. Scale can be a problem. Tufted perennial herb forming spreading patches Pale to dark blue flowers in spring. 0.2-1mx0.3-2.5m. Prefers full sun and wellFlax-like strappy leaves. drained soil. Frost hardy to –7°C. Drought tolerant. A dense creeping perennial herb. Prostrate Small, cream-green flowers are solitary x1-2m. For shady, dry situations or between and axillary. Can be used as lawn paving. alternative but does not withstand constant foot traffic. Can be problem to eradicate if it becomes established among other plants. Small to medium sized tree 10-15m, usually Leaves to 12cm. Profuse, fringed, pink smaller in gardens. Makes a fine specimen in a bell-shaped flowers in spring. Blue large pot. Will withstand some frost. Enjoys olive-like fruits to 1cm in diameter. some shade, but not essential. Best when well Blossoms used in wedding bouquets. watered. Form of E. reticulatus. LIST OF MAIN PLANTS AVAILABLE – SPRING 2014 *only small numbers available GENUS x SPECIES FAMILY/ height code COMMON NAME SIZE AND GROWING HINTS (size given as height x width) HEIGHT CODE: #=<1m *Eremophila maculata MYOPORACEAE # - ## Spotted emu bush (Inland areas of all mainland states and NT) Eucalyptus caesia ssp. magna MYRTACEAE ##-### Silver Princess (WA) Eucalyptus risdonii MYRTACEAE ##-### (Tas) *Gastrolobium celsianum FABACEAE ## Poison/Swan River Pea (South West WA) ## =1–5m. ### =5–12m Shrub to 0.5-3mx1.3m. Prefers well-drained sunny site. Tolerates dry periods once established. Tolerates moderate frosts. Tubular flowers to 25mm mainly in winter and spring. Colour is variable and may be pink, mauve, red, orange or yellow often with a spotted throat. Tall mallee shrub/small tree up to 10x8m. Well-drained sandy soil or clay loam, acid to slightly alkaline. Full sun. Drought tolerant Withstands light to moderate frost but protect in 1st year. Prune excess foliage to prevent wind damage Medium mallee shrub to medium tree 3-20mx5-15m. Adaptable to all but alkaline soils. Tolerant of most frosts and light snowfalls. Coppicing can be used to promote bushier growth. Spreading (scrambling) medium shrub 1.5mx3m. Needs good drainage in sun or semi-shade. Responds well to pruning. Frost hardy to –7°C. Flowers pendulous red. Decorative old bark. Interesting fruit. White bloom on stalks and trunk. Excellent garden specimen. Regrowth from lignotuber if damaged at ground level. Do not overwater during Canberra winter. 1.5cm diameter white to cream flowers, profuse and well-displayed from Oct to Dec. Popular in cultivation because of its juvenile foliage, its flowers and smooth bark. Bright red pea flowers with prominent keel, in spring. Useful tall ground cover. Considered poisonous to stock. Broad lanceolate leaves with silvergrey backing. Pink flowers with purple streaks. Green, pinnate leaves with toothed margins. Rare and vulnerable due to its small distribution. Attracts butterflies. Dark red toothbrush flowers in August/September. Dense deep green foliage with bright red new growth. Good ground cover. Suitable for banks and rockeries. Clusters of bright red spider flowers from late winter to early spring. Dainty grey-green leaves. Nectar-rich flowers are pollinated by insects, birds and animals. White, scented flowers most of year. Much divided leaves with bronze toning. Useful screening plant and refuge for small birds. Yellow, red or pink flowers in winter. Leaves vary from linear to round. Can be pruned. Flowers pink-red, well displayed on long slender pendant stalks. All year but mainly winter-spring. Leaves long, narrow, silver. Responds well to pruning. Rockery, container planting. Attracts honeyeaters. *Grevillea ‘Hunter Beauty’ PROTEACEAE # (NSW Hunter area) Dwarf perennial herb to small shrub 0.52mx0.5-2m.Adaptable but prefers moist soils in sun. Fairly drought tolerant but only tolerates light frosts. Ground cover 0.3mx4m. Shade tolerant. Needs overhead cover. Moderately drought hardy. Prune to maintain shape. Grevillea ‘Red Wings’ PROTEACEAE ## (WA) Low growing shrub 1.5mx1m. Hardy in most well-drained soils in full sun. Form of G. thelemaniana. Frost tolerance uncertain. *Grevillea ‘White Wings’ PROTEACEAE ## Medium shrub, dense and spreading 2–3mx3–5m. Moist soils, full sun or semishaded. Frost hardy to –7°C. Grevillea alpina PROTEACEAE # (Vic, ACT) Local *Grevillea diffusa PROTEACEAE #–## Spider flower (NSW Central Coast) Variable shrub 2.5mx2m. Light, medium or heavy soil with good drainage. Drought hardy and frost hardy to –7°C. Small shrub, 0.2–2mx0.6–2.5m. Needs fairly good drainage and, although preferring semi-shade,will tolerate a fair amount of sun. Heavy frost can damage young growth. Withstands extended dry periods. *Goodenia macmillanii GOODENIACEAE #-## (Vic) *Grevillea diffusa ssp. DESCRIPTION Small but spreading, dense shrub, Flowers pendulous, dark red, burgundy LIST OF MAIN PLANTS AVAILABLE – SPRING 2014 *only small numbers available GENUS x SPECIES FAMILY/ height code COMMON NAME SIZE AND GROWING HINTS (size given as height x width) HEIGHT CODE: #=<1m evansiana PROTEACEAE #-## (NSW central coast) Grevillea diminuta PROTEACEAE # (Brindabella Ra, Bimberi and Namadgi NP) Grevillea lanigera PROTEACEAE # Woolly Grevillea (NSW) Grevillea lavandulaceae ssp. lavandulaceae PROTEACEAE # *Grevillea speciosa PROTEACEAE ## Red Spider-flower (NSW, Gosford to Botany Bay) Gynatrix pulchella MALVACEAE ## Hemp Bush (NSW, Vic, Tas, ?SA) Hibbertia pedunculata DILLENIACEAE # (Sthn Tablelands NSW) *Hibbertia vestita DILLENIACEAE # Hairy Guinea Flower (Qld, NSW) *Homoranthus papillatus MYRTACEAE # Mouse Bush (Qld) *Howittia trilocularis MALVACEAE ## (Shaded gullies NSW and Vic) *Hymenosporum flavum PITTOSPORACEAE ### Native Frangipani (NSW, Qld) Kennedia coccinea DESCRIPTION ## =1–5m. ### =5–12m 0.5-1.5mx1.5-2.5m. Needs fairly good drainage and prefers semi-shade but will tolerate fair amount of sun. Heavy frost can damage young growth. Withstands extended dry periods. to almost black Aug-Dec. Leaves narrow, elliptical, dark green above and silky, hairy below. Prune lightly. Suitable for rockery and containers. Attracts honeyeaters. Threatened species. Low spreading shrub 1mx4m. Full sun or part Rusty red flowers, mainly in spring, in shade in dry or moist well-drained soils. Frost dense, pendulous clusters to 25mm hardy to –7°C. long. Neat, dark green foliage. Attracts birds. Useful in rockeries. Prostrate shrub providing dense, matting Red and cream flowers in semi-erect ground cover. Very hardy in moist light to clusters, late winter and spring. Bird heavy soils in sunny spot. Prune lightly. Frost attracting. Good container or rockery hardy to –7ºC. plant. Variable shrub, usually to less than 1m. Hardy Leaves grey-green. Flowers in semiin well-drained, sunny position. Frost hardy to erect clusters, white to deep pink, –7°C. produced most of the year. Small to medium shrub 1-3mx1-2.5m. Most Spectacular in flower with clusters of well- drained soils in sun to semi-shade. Needs long-styled red flowers, mainly Julysome overhead cover for frost protection. Oct. Attracts nectar feeding birds. Prune to shape after flowering. Some summer Excellent pot plant. watering needed. Medium to tall shrub 2.5mx1.5-3.5m. Needs Profuse panicles of white, perfumed free draining soils. Will grow in shady areas or flowers. Male and female plants, but full sun. Frost hardy to –7ºC. Responds to light the male is more showy. Lanceolate pruning to prevent becoming straggly. leaves, toothed, glabrous on top and hairy underneath. Semi-prostrate to 0.2mx1m. Tends to root at Small, dark green leaves. Profuse bright nodes. Soil should be kept moist but not too yellow flowers on long peduncles, wet. Part sun. Responds well to pruning. Frost Aug–Mar. Excellent garden plant and hardy to –7°C. useful in containers. Good on banks. Good weed suppressor. Small rounded shrub 0.3mx0.4-0.5m. Full sun Bright yellow flowers spring and and good drainage essential. Borderline for summer. Long flowering. Excellent frost. Appreciates extra water in dry rockery plant. Long-lived and conditions. adaptable. Plant several together for good showing. Compact shrub 0.6-1mx1-2m. Attractive and Large sprays of strongly scented, unusual form with horizontal branches. Hardy yellowish flowers spring to summer. in most aspects and reasonably drained soils. Fine grey foliage. Prune regularly. Frost hardy to –7°C. Attracts birds. Erect shrub 3mx1.5m. Prefers well-drained 3cm violet hibiscus-like flowers late shaded areas. Tends to become woody with winter/early spring. Hairy leaves. sparse foliage in full sun. Frost hardy to –7°C. Hardy, long-flowering species. Small narrow tree to 10m, with glossy, dark Very ornamental species, reasonably green leaves. Needs sun for best flowering but common in cultivation. Sweetly will tolerate some shade. Adapts to most soils fragrant cream flowers, ageing to kept moist and well composted. Prune after yellow, in terminal clusters Sept–Jan. flowering to maintain shape. Fairly frost hardy. Suitable for large containers and courtyards. Very showy ground cover or climber to 2mW. Masses of orange-pea flowers in spring. LIST OF MAIN PLANTS AVAILABLE – SPRING 2014 *only small numbers available GENUS x SPECIES FAMILY/ height code COMMON NAME SIZE AND GROWING HINTS (size given as height x width) HEIGHT CODE: #=<1m FABACEAE # Coral vine (WA) Kunzea “Badja Carpet” MYRTACEAE # (Big Badja Hill, NE of Cooma) *Leionema gracile RUTACEAE ## (syn Phebalium gracile) (SE Qld) *Leptorhynchos nitidulus ASTERACEAE # (NSW, Vic, Tas) Leptospermum ‘Copper Glow’ (form of L. polygalifolium) MYRTACEAE ## (NSW) Leptospermum ‘Julie Ann’ MYRTACEAE # Tea Tree (NSW) Leptospermum ‘Pink Cascade’ MYRTACEAE # *Leptospermum grandiflorum MYRTACEAE ## Autumn Tea Tree (Tas) Leptospermum rotundifolium MYRTACEAE ## Round leaf Tea-tree (Sthn Tablelands NSW) Leptospermum spectabile ‘Aphrodite’ MYRTACEAE ## (Colo River NSW) Leucophyta brownii ‘Cape Le Grande’ ASTERACEAE # Cushion Bush (Exposed coastal sites, Sthn Aust) *Lomandra longifolia LOMANDRACEAE # Spiny-headed Mat Rush (SA, Tas, Vic, NSW, Qld) (Carwoola provenance) Local DESCRIPTION ## =1–5m. ### =5–12m Needs well-drained position in sun or part shade. Groundcover shrub 0.5mx2m. Performs well in Canberra in most soils, prefers full sun. Frost hardy to –7°C. Hardy in hot dry areas. Grows well in baskets, pots or over a trellis. Masses of white fluffy flowers in summer. Prune to shape after flowering. Excellent ground cover, cascades over banks and walls. Decorative, bushy shrub 0.6–1mx0.5–1m. Starry flowers up to 1 cm diameter, Requires freely draining acidic soils, white, often profuse and very semi-shade. Responds well to pruning. Frost conspicuous. Excellent low screening hardy to –7°C. plant. Slender stoloniferous herb with a basal tuft of Compound yellow head on stalk 2-8cm leaves 0.2mx0.4m. Adapts to most welllong, summer to autumn. Prune off old drained soils. Tolerates full sun, semi-shade or flower-heads. Leaves linear, 2-4 cm dappled shade. Frost hardy to –7°C. Prune hard long, 1-2mm wide; dull green, glabrous to rejuvenate. except when young and then sparsely cobwebby. Good ground cover. Moderately open shrub to 3mx2m. Most soils Bronze tipped narrow leaves. Small and aspects suitable but prefers moist soils. white flowers. Distinctive dark foliage. Frost hardy to –7°C. Good screen plant. Prostrate shrub 0.3mx1-2m. Full sun to part shade in moist well-drained soil. Withstands dry periods. Frost hardy. Prostrate shrub 0.8mx1m. Prefers well-drained soils with dappled shade but not fussy. Flowers better with full sun. Appreciates little extra water in hot summers. Frost and drought tolerant. Pale mauve flowers Oct-Dec. Responds well to pruning. A good cut flower. Cultivar of L. rotundifolium. Profuse, pink flowers 15mm in diameter spring to early summer. Young growth bright red. Prune only to keep in shape. Webbing caterpillars can be controlled with Dipel after removing nests. Reapply after rain. Medium shrub, 1.5mx1m. Hardy most soils, in Large conspicuous flowers to 2cm. full or part sun. Frost and drought tolerant. Tip White or pale pink. prune regularly. Hardy open shrub 2mx1.5m. Most reasonably White to deep pink flowers spring– drained soils. Grows rapidly. Prune lightly summer. Shiny round leaves. Screen or after flowering. Frost hardy to –7°C. feature plant. Small to medium shrub 3mx3m. Full sun to partial shade with moist soil. Tolerates severe pruning. Shrub to 0.2–1mx0.5–1.5m. For warm airy site. Dislikes hot humid conditions. Drought hardy and frost hardy to –7°C. Dense tussocks 0.5-1mx0.6-1m. Will grow in almost any soil with good drainage. Full to part sun. Frost hardy to –7°C. Good feature in grass garden. 2cm pink flowers with green centre. Woody fruits remain on plant. Bred by Peter Ollerenshaw. PBR has recently expired. Grown for silvery foliage. Small terminal yellow flowers spring/summer. Prune often. Overwatering can cause death. Narrow strap-like leaves arch over rocks or edgings. Crowded spiny flower spikes, strongly perfumed on hot days. Brown shiny fruits on spikes. LIST OF MAIN PLANTS AVAILABLE – SPRING 2014 *only small numbers available GENUS x SPECIES FAMILY/ height code COMMON NAME SIZE AND GROWING HINTS (size given as height x width) HEIGHT CODE: #=<1m ## =1–5m. ### =5–12m Rounded shrub 50 cm diameter with trifoliate leaves. Full sun to part shade. Adaptable to most soils with reasonable drainage. Frost hardy to -7C. Dies back over winter. Tolerates dry periods; appreciates water during dry periods. Woody erect shrub 1-3mx1-2m. Prefers sunny *Melaleuca ‘Payne’s Hybrid’ (M. steedmanii x fulgens)[Present position in light soil with very good drainage. revision prefers M. fulgens] Needs overhead cover as is susceptible to very MYRTACEAE ## heavy frosts. Needs some extra water in very (WA) dry periods. Registered dwarf form of Melaleuca *Melaleuca linariifolia linariifolia. Grows up to 1.5mx1.5m. Very ‘Snowstorm’ MYRTACEAE ## hardy if ample moisture available. Sun to part (Qld, NSW) shade. Hardy to most frosts. Attracts insects and birds. Shrub 2-4mx2-3m. Full sun to partial shade. *Melaleuca diosmifolia MYRTACEAE ## Tolerant of most well-drained soils and Green Honey Myrtle situations. Foliage damaged by moderate frost (WA) and heavy frost can kill plants. Drought tolerant when established. Responds to pruning. Rounded shrub1.5mx1.5m. Requires full sun, Melaleuca fulgens MYRTACEAE ## excellent drainage. Hardy to moderate frosts (WA) (some overhead cover) and extended dry periods. Responds well to supplementary watering. Small to medium compact shrub, 1.5mx1m. Melaleuca spathulata MYRTACEAE ## Frost hardy, well-drained sunny position. (WA) Responds to hard pruning. Withstands dry periods but likes supplementary water. Varies from prostrate to upright Micromyrtus ciliata MYRTACEAE # - ## 0.3-1.2mx0.2-3m. Growth is dense and stiff in Fringed Heath Myrtle sunny position. Prefer light well-drained soil, (Vic, NSW, SA, ACT) free from lime. Withstands drought after establishment. Frost hardy. Local Perennial herb with flowering stems to 40cm. Microseris lanceolata ASTERACEAE # Suits most soils. Sunny or semi-shaded aspect. Yam Daisy Tuberous roots, which were important food source for the Aborigines. Frost hardy to –7°C. Local Myoporum ‘Monaro Marvel’ Hardy open shrub 1mx1m. Most reasonably MYOPORACEAE # drained soils in full sun or part shade. Frost Local hybrid hardy to –7°C. Prostrate, matting groundcover *Myoporum parvifolium 0.1-0.4mx0.5-1.5m Prefers well-drained sunny ‘Purpurea’ MYOPORACEAE # position but will withstand wet conditions. Drought and frost hardy to –7°C. Tall shrub/small tree 3–10mx2m. Fast growing *Olearia argophylla ASTERACEAE ##-### in well composted soils. Plenty of moisture but good drainage. Good plant for shady position. Grows Locally Frost hardy to –7°C. Lotus australis FABACEAE # Australian Trefoil All States Local DESCRIPTION Pink/white pea flowers in spring. Showy in flower. Potential as a container plant. Flowers in lateral spikes, brilliant red but there are also apricot and pink forms, Sept. to Oct. Profuse, showy, fluffy, white flowers, produced in brushes up to 40 mm in length mainly over summer. Ideal for hedges and borders. Prune to shape. Attractive yellow-green flowers, late spring – early summer. Crowded, spiralling leaves. Good for cut foliage and screen plant; bird attracting. Does well in coastal situations. Leaves are narrow-elliptical to 3cm, with recurved margins. Hot pink bottlebrush-like flowers with golden anthers in spring and early summer. Tip prune from early stage to keep dense. Flowers in profuse mauve terminal clusters, Sept–Nov, also sporadic throughout year. Hedging and general planting. Suitable coast and inland. Flowers pink in bud, opening to white and ageing to red, in late winter. Small dark green, conifer-like leaves; aromatic when bruised. Excellent cutflower which can also be dried. Slender leaves to 30cm long. Bright yellow flower heads, 3cm in diameter, not unlike a large dandelion. BUSH FOOD Pink buds and small white flowers, ageing to red. Attractive plant. White starry flowers above leaves in winter. Purple tinged foliage which deepens in winter. Purple stems are of interest. Cream daisy flowers in terminal clusters mid-spring to early summer. Toothed leaves to 15cm, silvery on the underside. LIST OF MAIN PLANTS AVAILABLE – SPRING 2014 *only small numbers available GENUS x SPECIES FAMILY/ height code COMMON NAME SIZE AND GROWING HINTS (size given as height x width) HEIGHT CODE: #=<1m Olearia phlogopappa (White form) ASTERACEAE ## (NSW, Vic, Tas) Local Olearia phlogopappa (Pink form) ASTERACEAE ## Orthrosanthus multiflorus IRIDACEAE # (WA, SA, Vic)) *Pandorea pandorana ssp. pandorana BIGNONIACEAE ### Wonga Wonga Vine NSW, Qld) ## =1–5m. ### =5–12m Small shrub 1–2.5mx1–2.5m. Semi-shaded site with freely draining, acidic soil. Needs regular watering. Frost hardy to –7°C. Pruning recommended for bushy growth. Massed white daisy flowers in spring. Grey-green leaves. Easily grown; quick growing; very hardy. Can be long lived, if it receives enough moisture. Small shrub 1–2.5mx1–2.5m. Semi-shaded site with freely draining, acidic soil. Needs regular watering. Frost hardy to –7°C. Pruning recommended for bushy growth. Hardy, iris-like plant to 0.4m. Full sun to partshade, reasonable drainage. Frost hardy to –7°C. Massed pink, daisy flowers in spring. Grey-green leaves. Easily grown; quick growing; very hardy. Can be long lived, if it receives enough moisture. Many spikes of blue flowers on tall flower stems in spring. Good rockery plant. Profuse tubular cream flowers with maroon markings produced in long weeping sprays (5-15 cm) Sept to Jan. Large woody seed capsules. Excellent vigorous climber for a strong trellis or to grow up established trees. Three-petalled deep blue or purple (occasionally white) flowers on 40 cm stem, in spring and summer. Each flower lasts for one day but are produced over an extended period. Linear glabrous leaves to 2.5cm long. Small yellow flowers near ends of branches, summer to autumn. Flowers pollinated by native bees. Vigorous twining climber to 6+m. Requires good drainage in full sun or dappled shade. Roots need to be well mulched and kept cool. Tolerates light frosts. Patersonia sericea IRIDACEAE # (NE Vic, NSW, SE Qld) Local Perennial herb. Densely tufted stiff leaves to 30cm. Well-drained, sunny or semi-shaded position with assured moisture. Tolerant of moderate frosts. Persoonia chamaepeuce PROTEACEAE # Dwarf Geebung (NSW, Vic) Local *Phebalium squameum ssp. retusum RUTACEAE ## Satinwood; Satin Box; Tallowwood (Tas) Phebalium squamulosum ssp. argenteum RUTACEAE ## Scaly Phebalium Prostrate shrub 0.3mx1.2m. Full sun in well-drained soil. Frost hardy to -7˚C. *Phebalium stenophyllum RUTACEAE # Narrow-leaved Phebalium (Warrumbungles NSW) Philotheca ‘Poorinda’ RUTACEAE ## DESCRIPTION Medium to tall shrub 2-4mx1.5-3m, spreading to White flowers in axillary clusters, often erect. Does best in semi-shaded site but tolerates profuse and very conspicuous. Leaves sunshine. Likes acidic soils. Hardy to are strongly aromatic. moderately heavy frosts. Moderate shrub 2mH. Well-drained soil, some shade and a mulch to ensure cool root run. Frost hardy to –7°C. White flowers in attractive and profuse few-flowered cymes, Aug-Nov. Leaves 1-3cm long, narrow, green above, silver grey hairs and brownish scales underneath. Smallish, rounded, semi-open shrub Deep yellow terminal cluster of 3-10 1–1.3mx1m. Needs regular water in first season flowers in spring. Responds well to to establish good root system. Very drought pruning, even just cutting flowers for tolerant when established. Light shade. Frost vase. Does well as container plant. hardy to –7°C. Small to medium shrub 1.5mx0.8m. Full sun to Bright pink buds opening to white with dappled shade in most soils. Frost and drought a pink tinge. Flowers from spring to hardy. summer. Possibly cross between large leaved form of P. myoporoides and pink form of P. verrucosa. LIST OF MAIN PLANTS AVAILABLE – SPRING 2014 *only small numbers available GENUS x SPECIES FAMILY/ height code COMMON NAME SIZE AND GROWING HINTS (size given as height x width) HEIGHT CODE: #=<1m DESCRIPTION ## =1–5m. ### =5–12m *Philotheca myoporoides ‘Moon Shadow’ (Form of P. myoporoides – a sport) RUTACEAE # *Philotheca myoporoides ‘Profusion’ (Form of P. myoporoides) RUTACEAE ## *Philotheca myoporoides ssp. acuta (was Eriostemon) RUTACEAE ## Central NSW *Philotheca myoporoides ssp. myoporoides RUTACEAE ## Wax flower (Vic, NSW, Qld, ACT) *Pimelea ‘Bonne Petite’ (Form of P. ferruginea) THYMELAEACEAE # Hardy small shrub 1mx1m. Prefers dappled shade or part sun. Most well-drained, mulched soils. Tolerates light frost and second line salt winds. Can be pruned but low maintenance. White-pink, star-shaped flowers, winter and spring. Highly variegated creamgreen leaves. Attracts bees, butterflies, other insects. Good cut flower. Hardy. Compact shrub, 1.5mx1.5m. Prefers full sun to dappled shade. Most soils, reasonable drainage, mulch well. Frost hardy to -7C, Drought tolerant. Can be pruned after flowering. Shrub 1.5-5mx1.5-3m. Good drainage, mulch, dappled shade. Tolerates semi- to full-sun, frost hardy, adaptable. Prune after flowering Masses of pink buds opening to white starry flowers, spring to summer. Dull green, obovate leaves. Good cut flower. *Pimelea humilis THYMELAEACEAE # Dwarf Rice Flower (NSW, Vic, Tas. SA) Almost prostrate, hardy groundcover 0.20-0.50mx0.40-1.20m. Reasonable drainage. Not fussy about soil type. Full sun to semi shade. Frost hardy to –7°C and relatively drought hardy. Erect open plant 1.5mx1m. Hardy in most soils with very good drainage and partial shade. Frost hardy. Stems covered with white hairs. Prune to encourage compact growth. Shrub or small tree 4-5mx4-5m, depending on location. Very stiff erect habit. Prefers shaded location in well composted soil, with ample moisture. Frost tolerant. Slow growing. Large tree to 3-5m in wild, much less in cultivation. Most soils and aspects suit. Frost hardy to –7°C. *Pimelea nivea THYMELAEACEAE ## (Tas) *Pittosporum bicolor PITTOSPORACEAE ## Banyalla (Tas to Sthn NSW) *Podocarpus elatus PODOCARPACEAE ### Brown/Plum Pine (Qld, NSW) *Podocarpus lawrencei PODOCARPACEAE # - ## Mountain Plum Pine (NSW, Vic, Tas) Podolepis jaceoides ASTERACEAE # Showy Copper-wire Daisy (Local, Qld, NSW, Vic, Tas, SA) Pink buds, white starry flowers, solitary and/or clustered. Showy. Shrub 1-2m high. Can grow in shade. Drought Flowers mainly spring and autumn. hardy once established. Can be affected by sooty Dark green leaves are faintly warty and mould. aromatic. Small compact much-branched shrub 0.7mx0.7m. Grows well on coastal sand dunes and rocky soils. Low shrub to small tree. Hardy in most conditions. A Local alpine plant. Herbaceous sub-shrub with perennial rootstock and hairy young growth, 0.3–0.8x0.3–0.7m. Suits reasonably drained light to heavy soil, full to part sun. Tolerates extended dry periods. Frost hardy to –7°C. Remove dead flower heads. Small, bright pink flowers forming clusters at ends of branches. Successfully cultivated since 1980. Flowers are paler but longer lasting than P. ‘Magenta Mist’. Terminal, scented, white to pale pink flowers in groups, surrounded by floral bracts, in late spring. Good for rock gardens edges and pots. Suckers a little. Attracts butterflies. Terminal heads of white flowers in summer. Attractive foliage with dark green leaves and a silvery under surface. Needs summer water. Sweet smelling flowers. Male and female flowers on different trees. Suitable for hedge, topiary and Christmas trees. Male plant good specimen and shade tree. Female plant has blue-black grape-sized edible fruits. Good tub plant. BUSH FOOD Attractive foliage. Dioecious. Small red berries on female plants. Suitable for tub planting. Very conspicuous daisy-like, yellow flowers with frilly edges Oct–Feb. Basal rosette of green leaves dies back in winter. Feature plant. Good for borders, containers and floral bedding displays. Protect from slugs and snails. LIST OF MAIN PLANTS AVAILABLE – SPRING 2014 *only small numbers available GENUS x SPECIES FAMILY/ height code COMMON NAME SIZE AND GROWING HINTS (size given as height x width) HEIGHT CODE: #=<1m *Polyscias sambucifolia (fine leaf form) ARALIACEAE ## (coastal ranges NSW, Vic) Polystichum proliferum ASPIDIACEAE # Mother Shield Fern (Alpine regions of NSW, Sthn Qld, Vic, Tas and SA) Pomaderris eriocephala RHAMNACEAE ## (NSW, Vic) *Prostanthera phylicifolia LAMIACEAE ## Spiked Mint Bush (Qld, NSW, Vic) *Ranunculus collinus RANUNCULACEAE # (NSW, Vic, Tas) *Rulingia hermanniifolia STERCULIACEAE # (Sth Coast NSW) *Scaevola ‘Mauve Clusters’ (form of S. aemula) GOODENIACEAE # Scaevola albida GOODENIACEAE # Pale Fan Flower (SA, Vic, NSW, Qld) Swainsona formosa FABACEAE # Sturt’s Desert Pea (WA, SA, NT, Qld, NSW) *Telopea ‘Canberry Gem’ PROTEACEAE ## Waratah (Central Sthn tablelands NSW) Tetragona tetragonoides AIZOACEAE # Warrigal Greens (Widespread in Aust and NZ) DESCRIPTION ## =1–5m. ### =5–12m Shrub 3mx5m. Needs some shade and regular weekly watering over summer. Can stand wet soils for some time but prefers mulched, well-drained soils. Frost hardy to –4°C. Almost invisible yellow-green flowers followed by clusters of attractive pale lavender berries. Grown for ferny foliage. Prune branches off if affected by borers or gum. Hardy, clump-forming fern to 1mx2m. Most Dark green fronds, up to 100 cm long. reasonably damp or poorly drained soils in full Small fern plantlets are produced near sun to heavy shade. Withstands dry periods once end of mature fronds. Easily grown in established. Frost hardy to –7°C. large pot. Suitable indoor plant. Hardy, attractive feature under trees. Spreading, woody shrub 1-3m. Hardy with good Flowers pale, sessile in small, tight drainage and full to part shade. Food plant for clusters; persistent bracts; narrow or some Lepidoptera. absent petals; Sept.-October. Dwarf to medium somewhat erect shrub Small deep green narrow leaves. 0.6-2.5mx0.6-2m. Moist soils, free or moderate Flowers white or pale violet with deep drainage with some overhead protection from purple spots in throat in spring; often hot sun. Frost hardy to –7°C. profuse and conspicuous; sweetly fragrant. Prune to promote foliage. Excellent for screening. Rosette herb with stolons, forms ground cover. Yellow flowers 8-15 mm diameter, Very hardy in peaty soil with ample moisture. borne singly in spring-summer. An Full sun to part shade. Frost tolerant. alpine species that has adapted well to cultivation. Good groundcover 0.2mx1m. Dry or moist Soft wrinkled leaves 2cm long. Small well-drained soils in sun or part-shade. Good on white, star-shaped flowers, with banks or rockery. Frost hardy to –7ºC. maroon markings at bottom of petals, in spring. Prominent, bristly brown fruits are used in dried flower arrangements. Prostrate, suckering plant 0.2mx1m. Moist, Fragrant mauve fan flowers, springwell-drained position, full or part sun. Mulch autumn. Dense, crowded bright green well. Frost hardy to –7˚C. leaves. Good cut flower. Mostly prostrate, perennial herb forming a dense Mauve fan-shaped flowers Aug to Oct. mat to 50cm high. Moist well-drained position. Spreads vegetatively by root suckers. Full to part sun. Frost hardy to –7ºC. Benefits from pruning. Good rockery plant. Annual or short-lived prostrate sprawling plant Racemes of 2-6 red and black flowers, with hairy grey-green foliage, comprising of up 50-60mm long. Heavy feeders. Can be to 15 oval-shaped leaflets. Sunny, frost free grown in container. position in free draining soil. Upright shrub 2-3mx1-2m - in sunny or light Large bright red 15cm flowers. Large shade. Needs well-drained, sandy, acidic, low leathery leaves. phosphorus soils with assured moisture. Sunny or lightly shaded site. Tolerates moderate frost. Prostrate, spreading annual or short lived Small greenish yellow flowers at leaf perennial 0.2mx0.6-2m. Moist, reasonably bases most of year. Leaves oval or drained soils in sun or partial shade. Agricultural diamond shaped, 75-100mm long. weed in Qld. Blanch before eating to leach out oxalic acid. BUSH FOOD LIST OF MAIN PLANTS AVAILABLE – SPRING 2014 *only small numbers available GENUS x SPECIES FAMILY/ height code COMMON NAME SIZE AND GROWING HINTS (size given as height x width) HEIGHT CODE: #=<1m *Tetratheca thymifolia (white form) TREMANDRACEAE # Thryptomene saxicola ‘Pink Lace’ MYRTACEAE # (WA) Thryptomene sp. MYRTACEAE # Thysanotus tuberosus LILIACEAE # Fringe Lily (SA, Vic, NSW, Qld) *Veronica perfoliata x derwentiana PLANTAGINACEAE ## *Verticordia plumosa MYRTACEAE #-## Plumed Featherflower (WA) *Vittadinia muelleri ASTERACEAE # Narrow Leaf New Holland Daisy (Vic, NSW, Tas, Qld) (Carwoola provenance) Local Westringia ‘Wandin Gem’ LAMIACEAE ## (NSW) Xanthorrhoea preissii XANTHORRHOEACEAE ## Grass-tree, Blackboy, Balga ( WA) *Zieria adenodonta RUTACEAE ## Wollumbin Zieria (Mt Warning and coastal Qld) DESCRIPTION ## =1–5m. ### =5–12m Small shrub 0.5m H. Grow in a well-drained position with ample water and shelter from direct summer sun. Small open, slightly pendulous shrub 1mx1.5m. Adaptable and thrives in most well-drained positions. Mulch well. Requires frost protection beyond –5C. Spreading shrub to 0.5m. Tolerates slightly alkaline but prefers neutral to acid well-drained soils. Frost tolerant. Fertilise in spring to encourage new growth. Tufted perennial dying back to rootstock after flowering. Well-drained light to medium soils in semi-shade. Advisable to mark site as dies down over winter. Perennial to 1m tall with grey-green arching stems. Needs well-watered site preferably with some shade. Frost hardy to –7º Flowers white occurring singularly on long thin stalks, hanging like bells, from late winter through spring. Tiny deep pink flowers in profusion in winter and spring. Excellent cut flower. Prune after flowering. Form of T. saxicola. Masses of tiny pale pink flowers, mainly winter through spring. Good cut flower. Prune after flowering. Large shrub 2mx2m. Prefers part to full sun position in a general soil. Frost hardy –7ºC. Can be pruned to make bushy and control size. Medium to tall tree-like perennial trunk 2.5-5mx1.2-2m, sometimes branching, with hemispherical crown(s). Freely draining acidic soil in sunny or slightly shaded position. Tolerates light frosts. Bushy shrub 3x2m. Requires protection from frost. Prune after spring flowering. Mauve flowers, which occur all year. Grey/green foliage, linear leaves, open appearance. White to cream flowers on spikes 1.53mx2-3cm. Jan.-Nov. One of the most commonly cultivated WA species and adapts well to temperate and subtropical regions. Small white or pink flowers, late winter to spring. Aromatic leaves. Warty branchlets felted with soft hairs. Narrow, grass-like blue-green leaves. Mauve-purple flowers with wide fringed petals on stems to 50cm. Flowers spring to autumn. Stem-clasping toothed leaves, nodding sprays of blue flowers in summer. Remove old stems when flowering finished. Suitable container plant. Dwarf, somewhat bushy shrub Pink, mauve, purple flowers fading 0.4-1.2mx0.3-1m. Acidic soils with moderate to with age, July-Dec. Sweet honey good drainage in sun. Tolerates light frosts. fragrance. Good for containers or Supplementary watering required in extended rockeries. Prune during and after dry periods. flowering. Erect perennial herb with multiple stems Flower heads small, with yellow centre, 0.4mx0.3m. Adapts to most well-drained soils. Nov-May. Bright green, deeply divided Full to part sun. Frost hardy to –7ºC and drought leaves clustered on stems. White fluffy tolerant. Good in grassland garden. seed heads for most of year. Colonises disturbed areas.