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Top 10 Australian plants to grow in the UK Anigozanthos hybrids Dwarf Kangaroo Paw hybrids Western Australia (WA) The richly‐coloured flowers with a unique form and texture will last for weeks during summer. A wonderful choice for an indoor pot plant. Brachyscome (blue) Australian Daisy All states Beautiful mauve‐coloured daisy flowers are produced in masses across the top of this wonderful ground cover plant. It can be grown as an annual bedding plant, in containers, or in rockeries. Callistemon ‘Kings Park Special’ Kings Park Bottlebrush Garden origin (Kings Park, Perth, WA) The nectar‐rich flowers attract the birds and bees. Although quite tough in the UK, this shrub may be damaged in really bad winters. Cut off the dead stems in the spring and the plant will usually vigorously re‐sprout from the base. Chrysocephalum apiculatum Common Everlasting All states This plant forms a dense ground cover, like soft silver cushions with golden button flowers that feed the butterflies. Makes a colourful annual bedding plant in mild locations. Eucalyptus gunnii Cider Gum Tasmania (Tas) Native to the colder climes of Tasmania, this species has adapted well to the UK climate. It produces nectar‐rich flowers in summer and, if pruned back hard, reverts back to its juvenile round foliage which is great for cut flower arrangements. For more information or high resolution images, please contact Katie O’Brien, Marketing Co‐ordinator (PR) [email protected] +61 03 9252 2470 Eucalyptus ‘Little Boy Blue’ Little Boy Blue Eucalypt New South Wales (NSW) This architectural plant has bold silver‐grey foliage that looks stunning in flower arrangements. Regular coppicing will keep this small tree re‐sprouting beautiful silver foliage. Best grown as a pot plant with winter protection. Grevillea olivacea Olive Grevillea WA Pompoms of orange, red, or yellow flowers are produced on the ends of the shoots from late winter to early spring. Native to Western Australia, this medium sized shrub takes a bit of frost but requires excellent drainage. Ozothamnus diosmifolius White Dogwood NSW & Queensland (Qld) This shrub from New South Wales and Queensland may grow up to 5m tall but heavy pruning will keep it dense and encourage many heads of minute flowers across the top of the new growth. Ozothamnus rosmarinifolius ‘Silver Jubilee’ Rosemary Everlasting NSW & Qld This everlasting shrub grows to 1.5m tall with attractive fine silver‐grey foliage. Flower buds are pink which open to white in spring and summer. Prune after flowering to keep its dense habit. Honours the Silver Jubilee of HRH Queen Elizabeth II. Swainsona formosa Sturt’s Desert Pea All states except Vic & Tas Native to the inland arid regions of Australia, this plant grows well in a pot or hanging basket. The trailing grey foliage is a lush background for the superb red and black flowers. For more information or high resolution images, please contact Katie O’Brien, Marketing Co‐ordinator (PR) [email protected] +61 03 9252 2470
