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Pennisetum 'Purple Foxtail Grass'

emerald.gardens@bigpond.com (Leah Folloni) — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 02:23:52 GMT

Pennisetum rubrum 'Purple Foxtail Grass'

An excellent accent plant with attractive foliage and flowers.

Height

80cm-1m

Width

80cm-1m

Foliage

A great ornamental grass with clumps of burgandy/purple foliage

Flowers

Spectacular purple flower plumes are in abundance from summer to autumn.

Usage

Rockeries
Containers
Mass plantings
Under trees
Rock walls
Pond margins
Contrast plantings

Comments

Grow in full sun to part shade. Protect from heavy frosts. Prune in late winter to promote new growth.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Pennisetum 'Swamp Foxtail Grass'

Sat, 03 Jun 2023 02:12:01 GMT

Pennisetum alopecuroides'Swamp Foxtail Grass'

An excellent accent plant with attractive foliage and flowers.

Height

Width

Foliage

Fine, narrow, arching foliage that forms an attractive clump.

Flowers

Silvery to reddish brown flower plumes are in abundance from summer to autumn.

Usage

Rockeries
Containers
Mass plantings
Under trees
Rock walls
Pond margins
Edging

Comments

Grow in full sun to part shade. Tolerates a wide range of climatic conditions including poorly drained soils. Prune in late winter to promote new growth.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Dianella revoluta 'Flax Lily'

Sat, 03 Jun 2023 00:58:08 GMT

Dianella revoluta 'Flax Lily'

A very hardy, Australian native accent plant which will grow almost anywhere.

Height

Width

Foliage

Clumping, deep-green, strappy foliage.

Flowers

During spring and summer nodding star-shaped bright blue to purple flowers are borne followed by deep blue berries.

Usage

Rockeries
Mass plantings
Pond margins
Edging
Borders
Contrast plantings
To help with erosion

Comments

Grows well in a sunny, well-drained position. Tolerant of dry periods, frost and is adaptable to most conditions. Great for stabilising areas such as creeks and embankments.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Lomandra 'Little Lime'

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 03:38:05 GMT

Lomandra longifolia x confertifolia 'Little Lime'

A very hardy, compact, Australian native accent plant with an attractive form.

Height

50cm

Width

50cm

Foliage

Stunning lime-green, fine foliage which stays lush all year round.

Flowers

Small yellow flowers release an aromatic scent in summer.

Usage

Rockeries
Mass plantings
Pond margins
Edging
Borders
Contrast plantings
Containers

Comments

Grows well in a sunny, well-drained position. Tolerant of dry periods, frost and is adaptable to most conditions. Has a low water requirement once established.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Lomandra 'Lime Tuff'

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 03:29:47 GMT

Lomandra 'Lime Tuff'

A very hardy, compact, Australian native accent plant with an attractive form.

Height

70cm

Width

70cm

Foliage

Stunning lime-green, fine foliage which stays lush all year round.

Flowers

Small yellow flowers release an aromatic scent in summer.

Usage

Rockeries
Mass plantings
Pond margins
Edging
Borders
Contrast plantings
Containers

Comments

Grows well in a sunny, well-drained position. Tolerant of dry periods, frost and is adaptable to most conditions. Has a low water requirement once established.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Lomandra 'Seascape'

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 03:14:29 GMT

Lomandra confertifolia 'Seascape'

A very hardy, Australian native accent plant which will grow almost anywhere.

Height

75cm

Width

50cm

Foliage

Stunning blue-grey foliage which has a graceful weeping habit.

Flowers

Small yellow flowers release an aromatic scent in spring.

Usage

Rockeries
Mass plantings
Pond margins
Edging
Borders
Contrast plantings
Containers

Comments

Grows well in a sunny, well-drained position. Tolerant of dry periods, frost and is adaptable to most conditions. Has a low water requirement once established.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Lomandra hystrix 'Mat Rush'

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 02:57:20 GMT

Lomandra hystrix 'Mat Rush'

A very hardy, Australian native accent plant which will grow almost anywhere.

Height

Width

Foliage

Bright green, rush-like, pendulous foliage.

Flowers

Clusters of scented yellow flowers appear in spring.

Usage

Rockeries
Mass plantings
Pond margins
Edging
Borders
Contrast plantings
To help with erosion

Comments

Grows well in a sunny, well-drained position. Tolerant of dry periods, frost and is adaptable to most conditions. Great for stabilising areas such as creeks and embankments.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Lomandra longifolia 'Mat Rush'

emerald.gardens@bigpond.com (Leah Folloni) — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 02:32:40 GMT

Lomandra longifolia 'Mat Rush'

A very hardy, Australian native accent plant.

Height

Width

Foliage

Bright green, rush-like foliage.

Flowers

Clusters of scented yellow flowers appear in spring.

Usage

Rockeries
Mass plantings
Pond margins
Edging
Borders
Contrast plantings

Comments

Grows well in a sunny, well-drained position. Tolerant of dry periods, frost and is adaptable to most conditions.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Festuca glauca 'Blue Fescue Grass'

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 02:12:18 GMT

Festuca glauca 'Blue Fescue Grass'

A great dwarf, ornamental, clump-forming grass with attractive blue-grey foliage.

Height

30cm

Width

30cm

Foliage

The dense, evergreen, fine foliage is silver-blue in colour and makes a great statement in any garden.

Flowers

White to tan flower plumes are produced in summer above the foliage.

Usage

Rockeries
Containers
Mass plantings
Pond margins
Edging
Small borders
Contrast plantings

Comments

Grows well in a sunny, well-drained position. Tolerant of dry periods and frost.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Liriope muscari

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 04:46:26 GMT

Liriope muscari

A hardy, evergreen, clumping plant ideal for planting under trees and in shaded areas.

Height

30-40cm

Width

30-40cm

Foliage

Low clumping, deep-green foliage.

Flowers

Bright dark violet/blue flower spikes are borne above the foliage from late spring to summer.

Usage

Rockeries
Containers
Mass plantings
Pond margins
Edging
Small borders
Shaded areas

Comments

Very hardy. Grows well in a part shaded to shaded position. Looks great as mass planting or border.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Libertia 'Goldfinger'

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 04:27:58 GMT

Libertia ixioides 'Goldfinger'

A great tuft with compact, clumping habit and bright eye-catching foliage.

Height

60cm

Width

60cm

Foliage

Very attractive, upright foliage which changes colour from green, to orange/yellow, to a strong burnt orange with red highlights.

Flowers

Pure white, star-shaped flowers appear in spring in clusters above the foliage.

Usage

Rockeries
Containers
Mass plantings
Pond margins
Edging
Small borders

Comments

Grows well in a sunny, well-drained position. Tolerant of dry periods and frost.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Libertia 'Taupo Blaze'

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 04:15:34 GMT

Libertia ixioides 'Taupo Blaze'

A bright and colourful small tuft with erect, sword-like foliage.

Height

60cm

Width

60cm

Foliage

Very attractive, upright foliage which changes colour from green, to orange/yellow, to a strong burnt orange with red highlights.

Flowers

Pure white, star-shaped flowers appear in spring in clusters above the foliage.

Usage

Rockeries
Containers
Mass plantings
Pond margins
Edging
Small borders

Comments

Grows well in a sunny, well-drained position. Tolerant of dry periods and frost.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Patersonia 'Long Purple Flag'

emerald.gardens@bigpond.com (Leah Folloni) — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 03:54:30 GMT

Patersonia occidentalis 'Long Purple Flag'

An attractive, native Australian, tuft forming perennial.

Height

60-70cm

Width

40-45cm

Foliage

Long, strappy, bright-green foliage.

Flowers

Beautiful blue/purple iris-like flowers are formed on long stems above the foliage during spring and summer.

Usage

Rockeries
Containers
Mass plantings
Under trees
Rock walls
Pond margins
Edging

Comments

Grows well in a sunny, moist, well-drained position. Tolerant of dry periods and frost.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Carex testacea 'Orange Sedge'

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 03:28:14 GMT

Carex testacea 'Orange Sedge'

A small sedge which forms mounds of attractive, fine, colourful foliage

Height

60cm

Width

30-45cm

Foliage

Weeping, fine, compact, foliage that it olive-green with orange tips. Stunning autumn-like foliage.

Flowers

Foliage only.

Usage

Rockeries
Containers
Mass plantings
Under trees
Rock walls
Pond margins
Edging

Comments

Grows well in a sunny, open, well-drained position. Tolerant of a wide range of conditions including exposed sites, dry periods and frost.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Cerastium 'Snow in Summer'

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:33:54 GMT

Cerastium tomentosum 'Snow in Summer'

A low growing, mat-forming groundcover with attractive flowers and foliage.

Height

10-15cm

Width

75cm

Foliage

Dense, mounding habit with attractive silver-grey leaves.

Flowers

Masses of snowy-white, single flowers are formed in summer.

Usage

Rockeries
Containers
Hanging baskets
Under trees
Rock walls
Retaining walls

Comments

Grows well in a sunny, open, well-drained position. Keep moist in dry weather. Will tolerate dry periods and frost.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Ajuga 'Burgandy Glow'

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 01:16:31 GMT

Ajuga reptans 'Burgandy Glow

A mat-like, trailing evergreen groundcover which has attractive multi-coloured foliage and purple flowers.

Height

10-15cm

Width

30-40cm

Foliage

Dense, mat-forming, carpet-like variegated foliage which is very colourful in a range of green, pink and white.

Flowers

Purple/blue spikes are produced above the foliage during the warmer months.

Usage

Rockeries
Containers
Hanging baskets
Under trees
Rock walls
Retaining walls
Mass plantings

Comments

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All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Convolvulus 'Prime White'

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 02:27:51 GMT

Convolvulus sabitus 'Prime White'

A mat-like, trailing evergreen groundcover which is covered in white flowers over the warmer months.

Height

20cm

Width

50-60cm

Foliage

Dense, mounding habit with mid-green foliage.

Flowers

Masses of white blooms are produced from spring until autumn.

Usage

Rockeries
Containers
Hanging baskets
Under trees
Rock walls
Retaining walls

Comments

Grows well in a sunny, open, well-drained position. Keep moist in dry weather.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Osteospermum 'Purple Sun'

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 02:08:08 GMT

Osteospermum ecklonis 'Purple Sun'

A very hardy low-growing African Daisy which will create a mounded groundcover in your garden.

Height

25-35cm

Width

70-80cm

Foliage

Low growing, mounding, green foliage.

Flowers

Masses of large, bright, orange and multi-coloured daisy flowers during spring, summer and autumn. They create a stunning display of colour.

Usage

Rockeries
Containers
Borders
General garden planting
Mass plantings
Retaining Walls

Comments

Grows well in a sunny, open, well-drained position. They are heat and frost tolerant and like an occasional trim.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Osteospermum 'Serenity Coral Magic'

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 01:30:31 GMT

Osteospermum ecklonis 'Serenity Coral Magic'

A very hardy low-growing African Daisy which will create a mounded groundcover in your garden.

Height

25-35cm

Width

70-80cm

Foliage

Low growing, mounding, green foliage.

Flowers

Masses of large, bright, orange and multi-coloured daisy flowers during spring, summer and autumn. They create a stunning display of colour.

Usage

Rockeries
Containers
Borders
General garden planting
Mass plantings
Retaining Walls

Comments

Grows well in a sunny, open, well-drained position. They are heat and frost tolerant and like an occasional trim.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Osteospermum 'Serenity Purple'

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 01:22:27 GMT

Osteospermum ecklonis 'Serenity Purple'

A very hardy low-growing African Daisy which will create a mounded groundcover in your garden.

Height

25-35cm

Width

70-80cm

Foliage

Low growing, mounding, green foliage.

Flowers

Masses of large purple daisy flowers during spring, summer and autumn. They create a stunning display of colour.

Usage

Rockeries
Containers
Borders
General garden planting
Mass plantings
Retaining Walls

Comments

Grows well in a sunny, open, well-drained position. They are heat and frost tolerant and like an occasional trim.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Osteospermum 'Serenity Red'

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 01:13:03 GMT

Osteospermum ecklonis 'Serenity Red'

A very hardy low-growing African Daisy which will create a mounded groundcover in your garden.

Height

25-35cm

Width

70-80cm

Foliage

Low growing, mounding, green foliage.

Flowers

Masses of large bright-red daisy flowers during spring, summer and autumn. They create a stunning display of colour.

Usage

Rockeries
Containers
Borders
General garden planting
Mass plantings
Retaining Walls

Comments

Grows well in a sunny, open, well-drained position. They are heat and frost tolerant and like an occasional trim.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Osteospermum 'Serenity Bronze'

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 00:57:00 GMT

Osteospermum ecklonis 'Serenity Bronze'

A very hardy low-growing African Daisy which will create a mounded groundcover in your garden.

Height

25-35cm

Width

70-80cm

Foliage

Low growing, mounding, green foliage.

Flowers

Masses of stunning large daisy flowers range from bronze to purple during spring, summer and autumn.

Usage

Rockeries
Containers
Borders
General garden planting
Mass plantings
Retaining Walls

Comments

Grows well in a sunny, open, well-drained position. They are heat and frost tolerant and like an occasional trim.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Osteospermum 'Serenity Lemonade'

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 00:33:40 GMT

Osteospermum ecklonis 'Serenity Lemonade'

A very hardy low-growing African Daisy which will create a mounded groundcover in your garden.

Height

25-35cm

Width

70-80cm

Foliage

Low growing, mounding, green foliage.

Flowers

Masses of large daisy flowers range from bright yellow to lemon during spring, summer and autumn.

Usage

Rockeries
Containers
Borders
General garden planting
Mass plantings
Retaining Walls

Comments

Grows well in a sunny, open, well-drained position. They are heat and frost tolerant and like an occasional trim.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Scaevola 'Fairy White'

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 04:59:57 GMT

Scaevola aemula 'Fairy White

A very hardy low-growing native which flowers most of the year.

Height

30-35cm

Width

60-70cm

Foliage

Low growing, free branching with green foliage.

Flowers

Clusters of white fan flowers bloom profusely for most of the year.

Usage

Rockeries
Containers
Borders
General garden planting
Mass planings
Hanging Baskets
Retaining Walls

Comments

Grows well in a sunny, open, well-drained position. Cut back occasionally for bushy new growth and flowers.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Scaevola 'Fairy Pink'

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 04:44:43 GMT

Scaevola aemula 'Fairy Pink

A very hardy low-growing native which flowers most of the year.

Height

30-35cm

Width

60-70cm

Foliage

Low growing, free branching with green foliage.

Flowers

Clusters of pink fan flowers bloom profusely for most of the year.

Usage

Rockeries
Containers
Borders
General garden planting
Mass planings
Hanging Baskets
Retaining Walls

Comments

Grows well in a sunny, open, well-drained position. Cut back occasionally for bushy new growth and flowers.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Scaevola 'Fairy Blue'

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 04:35:23 GMT

Scaevola aemula 'Fairy Blue'

A very hardy low-growing native which flowers most of the year.

Height

30-35cm

Width

60-70cm

Foliage

Low growing, free branching with green foliage.

Flowers

Bright purple/blue fan flowers that bloom profusely for most of the year.

Usage

Rockeries
Containers
Borders
General garden planting
Mass planings
Hanging Baskets
Retaining Walls

Comments

Grows well in a sunny, open, well-drained position. Cut back occasionally for bushy new growth and flowers.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Bacopa 'Megacopa Pink'

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 03:26:27 GMT

Sutera cordata 'Bacopa' 'Megacopa Pink'

A very attractive and long-flowering groundcover with small pink flowers.

Height

Prostrate

Width

50-60cm

Foliage

Mid to deep green, trailing foliage which mats along the ground.

Flowers

Masses of pink flowers are produced in mass along trailing stems. They are covered in flower for many months.

Usage

Rockeries
Containers
Hanging baskets
Under trees
Rock walls
Edges
Groundcover
Retaining walls

Comments

Grows well in a sunny, open, well-drained position. Keep moist in dry weather. This plant makes a stunning hanging basket and looks amazing drooping over walls.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Copy of Bacopa 'Megacopa White'

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 03:12:47 GMT

Sutera cordata 'Bacopa' 'Megacopa White'

A very attractive and long-flowering groundcover with small white flowers.

Height

Prostrate

Width

50-60cm

Foliage

Mid to deep green, trailing foliage which mats along the ground.

Flowers

Masses of white flowers are produced in mass along trailing stems. They are covered in flower for many months.

Usage

Rockeries
Containers
Hanging baskets
Under trees
Rock walls
Edges
Groundcover
Retaining walls

Comments

Grows well in a sunny, open, well-drained position. Keep moist in dry weather. This plant makes a stunning hanging basket and looks amazing drooping over walls.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Bacopa 'Megacopa Blue'

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 02:38:33 GMT

Sutera cordata 'Bacopa' 'Megacopa Blue'

A very attractive and long-flowering groundcover with blue-purple flowers.

Height

Prostrate

Width

50-60cm

Foliage

Mid to deep green, trailing foliage which mats along the ground.

Flowers

Bright, beautiful blue/purple flowers are produced in mass along trailing stems. They are covered in flower for many months.

Usage

Rockeries
Containers
Hanging baskets
Under trees
Rock walls
Edges
Groundcover
Retaining walls

Comments

Grows well in a sunny, open, well-drained position. Keep moist in dry weather. This plant makes a stunning hanging basket and looks amazing drooping over walls.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Salvia 'Mystic Spires Blue'

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 04:52:31 GMT

Salvia longispicata x farinacea 'Mystic Spires Blue'

A very attractive, low growing, bright blue flowering salvia which is excellent for perennial borders.

Height

45-60cm

Width

40-50cm

Foliage

An excellent, compact Salvia with shiny, deep green leaves.

Flowers

Masses of stunning, sturdy, blue-purple flower stalks that stand out in any garden.

Usage

Rockeries
Containers
Borders
General garden planting
Mass planings
Cottage gardens
Low hedges

Comments

Grows well in a sunny, open, well-drained position. A great heat-tolerant Salvia suitable for Australian conditions.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Nandina 'Moonbay'

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 04:08:21 GMT

Nandina domestica 'Moonbay'

A very hardy shrub with attractive, dense, bright-coloured foliage.

Height

70cm

Width

70cm

Foliage

Fine red, orange, golden and lime-green foliage which intensifies during the colder months.

Flowers

The flowers are insignificant and this is grown for the foliage

Usage

Rockeries
Containers
Borders
General garden planting
Mass planings
Oriental themed gardens
Low hedges

Comments

Grows well in a sunny, open, well-drained position. The growth habit is naturally very dense and they grow into a ball-like shape.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Lysimachia 'Midnight Sun'

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 03:37:41 GMT

Lysimachia 'Midnight Sun'

A very hardy and colourful groundcover with dark chocolate/purple cascading foliage and bright yellow flowers.

Height

Prostrate

Width

60-80cm

Foliage

Very attractive bright purple/chocolate foliage that forms a dense mat.

Flowers

Bright yellow flowers form in clusters at the end of the foliage over the warmer months

Usage

Rockeries
Containers
Hanging baskets
Under trees
Rock walls
Edges

Comments

Grows well in a sunny, open, well-drained position. Keep moist in dry weather. This plant makes a stunning hanging basket and looks amazing drooping over walls.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Lithodora 'Grace Ward'

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 02:53:13 GMT

Lithodora 'Grace Ward'

A mat-like, trailing evergreen groundcover which is covered in bright blue flowers over the warmer months.

Height

Prostrate

Width

70cm-1m

Foliage

Dense, creeping, dark-green foliage

Flowers

Masses of bright blue flowers during the warmer months.

Usage

Rockeries
Containers
Hanging baskets
Under trees
Rock walls

Comments

Grows well in a sunny, open, well-drained position. Keep moist in dry weather.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Erysimum 'Fragrant Sunshine'

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 02:14:51 GMT

Erysimum 'Fragrant Sunshine'

A very hardy and long-flowering wallflower bearing masses of bright yellow flowers for much of the year.

Height

45-55cm

Width

45-55cm

Foliage

Dense, narrow, upright, grey-green foliage

Flowers

Clusters of fragrant bright yellow flowers for most of the year

Usage

Rockeries
Containers
Cottage gardens
General garden planting
Mass planings
Borders

Comments

Grows well in a sunny, open, well-drained position. Once the flowers look a little sparse, give a good trim right back and new flowers will soon come.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Erysimum 'Apricot Twist'

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 01:48:26 GMT

Erysimum 'Apricot Twist'

A very hardy and long-flowering wallflower bearing masses of orange and apricot flowers for much of the year.

Height

50-60cm

Width

50-60cm

Foliage

Dense, narrow, upright, green foliage

Flowers

Clusters of fragrant orange/apricot flowers for most of the year

Usage

Rockeries
Containers
Cottage gardens
General garden planting
Mass planings
Borders

Comments

Grows well in a sunny, open, well-drained position. Once the flowers look a little sparse, give a good trim right back and new flowers will soon come.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Sagina aurea 'Gold Pearlwort'

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 23:33:17 GMT

Sagina subulata aurea 'Gold Pearlwort'

This mass-like groundcover is grown for its dense golden foliage. In spring and summer it bears masses of tiny, white flowers.

Height

Prostrate

Width

50-70cm

Foliage

Very dense, bright golden foliage

Flowers

Masses of tiny wh ite flowers during the warmer months

Usage

Rockeries
Containers
Around ponds
Japanese Gardens
Rock walls

Comments

Grows well in a sunny, open, well-drained position. Keep moist in dry weather.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Wisteria ‘Double Japanese’ or ‘Black Dragon’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:57:48 GMT

Wisteria floribunda ‘Violacea-Plena’ syn. Double Black Dragon

A very popular, hardy, and attractive deciduous flowering climbing vine native to Japan.

Height

Can climb 5-8m

Width

2-3 m

Foliage

A vigorous growing vine with dense, dark-green pinnate leaves which consist of 15 lance-shaped leaflets, which also put on a nice display in autumn.

Flowers

Produces masses of long drooping clusters of pea-like, highly fragrant, purple-mauve flowers up to 40cm long during spring.
They put on a spectacular display!

Usage

Excellent for training over walls, arches, pergolas and fences
As standards, for places that require summer shade
Over archways over long walkways and driveways.

Comments

Wisterias a very hardy, however they prefer a sunny, well-drained site with space and robust support.
Keep moist during dry weather.
If possible, prune after flowering back to 5-6 buds to promote profuse flowering and to control size.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Wisteria ‘Pink Japanese’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:54:56 GMT

Wisteria floribunda ‘Honbeni’ syn. Rosea

A very popular and attractive deciduous flowering climbing vine native to Japan.

Height

Can climb 5-8m

Width

2-3 m

Foliage

A vigorous growing vine with dense, dark-green pinnate leaves which consist of 15 lance-shaped leaflets, which also put on a nice display in autumn.

Flowers

Produces masses of very long drooping clusters of pea-like, highly fragrant, pink flowers up to 60cm long during spring.
They put on a spectacular display! A real show-stopper!

Usage

Excellent for training over walls, arches, and pergolas.
As standards, for places that require summer shade,
Over archways over long walkways and driveways.

Comments

Wisterias are very hardy; however, they prefer a sunny, well-drained site with space and robust support. Keep moist during dry weather.
If possible, prune after flowering back to 5-6 buds to promote profuse flowering and to control size.

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Wisteria ‘Blue Chinese Wisteria’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:52:26 GMT

Wisteria sinensis ‘Chinese Wisteria’

A very popular and attractive deciduous flowering climbing vine native to China.

Height

Can climb 5-8m

Width

2-3 m

Foliage

Vigorous growing vines with lime-green pinnate foliage.

Flowers

Produces masses of large racemes of fragrant, lavender-blue flowers up to 45cm long during spring.
They put on a spectacular display!

Usage

Excellent for training over walls, arches and pergolas.
As standards, for places that require summer shade.
Over archways over long walkways and driveways.

Comments

Wisterias a very hardy, however they prefer a sunny, well-drained site with space and robust support.
Keep moist during dry weather.
If possible, prune after flowering back to 5-6 buds to promote profuse flowering

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Waterhousia ‘Weeping Lilly Pilly’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:30:12 GMT

Waterhousia floribunda

An attractive evergreen tree with a dense canopy of weeping foliage that is ideal for clipping as a hedge, screening, as a feature tree or a windbreak.

Height

Up to 10m as a tree, or as a hedge/Screen when planted 1-1.5m apart will be a lot less.

Width

5-10m (as a tree)

Foliage

Long, dark, glossy green leaves which have a bright pink new growth, then turn to a copper to lime green colour.
There are always some colourful leaves visible.
The foliage is dense and weeping.

Flowers

Large clusters of white flowers in summer followed by pinkish fruit.

Usage

Great for hedging and screening, plant 1-1,5m apart.
They can be kept trimmed as low as 2m or left to get taller.
Also makes a great feature or shade tree.

Comments

Grow in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil.

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Viburnum Plicatum Tomentosum

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:09:34 GMT

Viburnum plicatum f. tomentosum

An absolutely stunning large deciduous shrub that is native to China and Japan, with very attractive foliage and flowers.

Height

2-3 m

Width

2-3 m

Foliage

Beautiful, horizontally branched deciduous shrub with large, pointed bright-green leaves.
In autumn, the foliage turns a bright crimson.

Flowers

A spectacular display of showy-white clusters of flowers is borne along the branches in late spring and early summer, resembling lace-cap hydrangea flowers.

Usage

An excellent specimen shrub. Also suitable for large borders, Japanese gardens and large tubs.

Comments

Prefers a sunny to partly shaded position in well-draining soil. Mulch well.

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Viburnum odoratissimum ‘Sweet Viburnum’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 17:03:29 GMT

Viburnum odoratissimum

A dense, fast-growing, evergreen shrub great for hedging and screening.

Height

3-4 m

Width

2-3 m

Foliage

Attractive, large, rich-green, leathery oval leaves with thick, dense growth.

Flowers

Clusters of tiny, fragrant, white flowers are produced in spring.

Usage

Quick growing and ideal as a hedge or screen.
Can also be used in large pots to screen out areas and as a small evergreen tree for small gardens.
For a hedge/screen plant 1-2m apart.

Comments

Grow in a sunny to partly shaded position in well-drained soil for best results. Will also handle most soil types.
Mulch well and trim once or twice a year for a neat hedge and to promote bushy growth.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Viburnum ‘Laurustinus’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 15:53:58 GMT

Viburnum tinus ‘Laurustinus’

A hardy evergreen shrub that has a bushy, rounded habit and is quick growing.

Height

Up to 3 m

Width

2-3 m

Foliage

Oval, dark-green glossy leaves which develop purplish tones in colder weather and bright lime-green colour with the new growth.

Flowers

Masses of tight clusters of tiny white flowers emerge from pink buds during winter; these are followed by blue-black berries.

Usage

Great for hedges, screening, general garden planting, specimens and containers.
Plant 1m apart for a nice bushy hedge.

Comments

Grow in full sun to part shade.
Tolerates a wide range of conditions; however, will grow best in moist, well-drained soil.

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Trachelospermum ‘Chinese Star Jasmine’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 15:28:34 GMT

Trachelospermum jasminoides

A very attractive, evergreen twining plant that does not grow too out of control as some climbers can.
Chinese Star Jasmine can be used in many ways.

Height

2-4 m

Width

1-2 m

Foliage

Attractive, shiny, deep green, evergreen foliage.

Flowers

Masses of small white highly perfumed flowers are produced throughout the warmer months.

Usage

A very versatile evergreen plant that is great as a climber, clumping groundcover, topiary and shapes, pots, small gardens and courtyards, hedges and borders, large landscape areas and general garden planting.

Comments

Grow in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil.
Prune late winter to improve bushiness and flowering.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Thuja ‘Smaragd’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 15:03:56 GMT

Thuja occidentalis

A great and hardy variety of conifer which has a very dense habit

Height

2-3 m

Width

1-1.5 m

Foliage

Dense bright green foliage

Flowers

Masses of sweet pincushion blooms of white are borne in spring, followed by purplish berries.

Usage

A great conifer as a hedge/screen.
Low maintenance as doesn’t need trimming and has a very neat habit but can be trimmed formally if desired.
Also great as a container or garden specimen.

Comments

Handles a wide range of conditions. Grow in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil.

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Syzygium ‘Orange Twist’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 15:00:11 GMT

Syzygium australe

An attractive shrub with glossy leaves and an upright habit which makes an ideal hedge or screen.

Height

Up to 3 m

Width

1 m

Foliage

Attractive glossy orange foliage transforms to green as it ages.
The branches have a twist in them, making this a very unique plant.

Flowers

Masses of sweet pincushion blooms of white are borne in spring, followed by purplish berries.

Usage

Great for hedges, screening, general garden planting, topiary or a pot specimen.
Plant 1m apart for a nice bushy hedge.

Comments

Grow in full sun to part shade.
Tolerates a wide range of conditions; however, will grow best in moist, well-drained soil.

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Syzygium ‘Hinterland Gold’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 14:57:49 GMT

Syzygium austral

An attractive shrub with glossy leaves and an upright habit which makes an ideal hedge or screen.

Height

Up to 4 m

Width

1 m

Foliage

Attractive bright-green glossy foliage with regular flushes of golden, copper-toned new growth throughout the year.

Flowers

Masses of white, fluffy flowers are produced in summer, followed by purplish-pink fleshy berries which are edible.

Usage

Great for hedges, screening, general garden planting, topiary or a pot specimen.
Plant 1m apart for a nice bushy hedge.

Comments

Grow in full sun to part shade.
Tolerates a wide range of conditions; however, will grow best in moist, well-drained soil.

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Standard Ficus

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 14:53:10 GMT

Ficus hillii ‘Standard’

A neat and classy looking evergreen standard tree which usually has a stem of around feet tall.
The leaves are a bright green and very glossy.

Height

Usually, a stem height of around 2-3 feet and then the head grows in a ball shape on top of the stem.
Trim the head from time to time to keep it in a nice shape.

Width

1m approx., depending on how it’s trimmed.

Foliage

Very attractive glossy green foliage.

Usage

An excellent choice for pots, formal gardens and general planting.
Plant either side of a pathway or in a row.

Comments

Will grow in full sun to part shade.
Plant in well-drained soil mixed with organic matter such as cow manure or compost and mulch well after planting.

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Saxifraga Pink, Red or White Form

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 14:35:30 GMT

Saxifraga apiculate

A hardy, evergreen, cushion-like ground cover, forming a mat of tiny bright green succulent-like leaves.

Foliage

Tiny bright green succulent-like leaves

Flowers

Masses of pink, red or white flowers are produced in spring

Usage

Ideal for containers, rockeries, small gaps and crevices and general planting

Comments

Grow in full sun to partial shade

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Robinia ‘Mop Top’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 14:24:36 GMT

Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Umbraculifera’

A great, grafted variety of Robinia. A symmetrical and round-headed small tree that is grafted onto a 1.2 or 1.8m standard.
The trunk will never grow taller than 1.2 or 1.8m (only thicker); just the standard above will grow bigger and create an almost ball shape.
Can be pruned severely if desired in late summer or winter to restrict size.

Height

3-5 m

Width

2-3 m

Foliage

Soft textured, mid-green, pinnate leaves have a lighter-coloured new-growth and turn yellow in the autumn.

Usage

Great as a feature or focal point in the garden or planted in pairs or rows.
Use in small gardens and public areas as a focal point and for general landscape use.
A great plant for difficult areas as very hardy.
Take care not to disturb roots too much, as can sucker.

Comments

Prefers full sun to part shade in well-drained soil.
However, adaptable to a range of conditions, including moderate drought, heat, air pollution, poor and slightly saline conditions, coastal areas and compacted sites.

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Pyrus ‘Manchurian Pear’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:06:07 GMT

Pyrus ussuriensis

A deciduous, erect tree very popular for its ornamental form, leaves, flowers and fruit.
A more rounded and wider variety of ornamental pear.

Height

5-7 m

Width

3-5 m

Foliage

Glossy leaves, which are dark green above and paler beneath, turn to amazing tones of yellow, reds and oranges in autumn.

Flowers

Masses of single white flowers cover the tree in spring, followed by small, green-brown pears which ripen to yellow-bronze in autumn to winter.

Usage

Great for screening, avenues, feature trees, pleaching, and shade trees.
Makes an excellent specimen or pair planting too.

Comments

Grow in full sun to part shade.
Prefers moist, well-drained soil; however, is adaptable to most soils, including dry and intermittently wet soils.

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Pyrus ‘Cleveland Select Ornamental Pear’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:03:02 GMT

Pyrus calleryana “Cleveland Select”

A very hardy and fast-growing variety of Ornamental Pear, which is also known as ‘Chanticleer’ or ‘Glenns Form’.
It is very popular due to its more upright pyramidal growth and autumn colour and spring flowers.

Height

8-10 m

Width

4-5 m

Foliage

Shiny deep-green leaves which turn to amazing tones of reds, oranges and purples in autumn.
The branches are upright and symmetrical.

Flowers

Masses of single white flowers cover the tree in spring.

Usage

Great for hedging and screening, avenues, feature trees, pleaching, and areas where width is restricted.
Makes an excellent specimen or pair planting too.
Plant 2-3m apart for a screen or 5-8m for an avenue.

Comments

Grow in full sun to part shade.
Prefers moist, well-drained soil; however, is adaptable to most soils, including dry and intermittently wet soils.

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Pyrus ‘Capital Ornamental Pear’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:00:14 GMT

Pyrus calleryana “Capital”

A slender, columnar tree with a strong central leader, and attractive symmetrical branching.
It is very popular due to its more upright and narrow growth, autumn colour and spring flowers.
A very hardy, fast-growing and disease-resistant tree.

Height

9-11 m

Width

2-3 m

Foliage

Shiny deep-green leaves which turn to amazing tones of reds, oranges and purples in autumn.
The branches are upright and symmetrical, and it has a very dense growth habit.

Flowers

Masses of single white flowers cover the tree in spring.

Usage

Great for hedging and screening, avenues, feature trees, pleaching, and areas where width is restricted.
Makes an excellent specimen or pair planting too.
Highly suited to narrow spaces and urban sites.
Plant 1-2m apart for a hedge/screen or 3-5m for an avenue.

Comments

Grow in full sun to part shade.
Prefers moist, well-drained soil; however, is adaptable to most soils, including dry and intermittently wet soils.

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Prunus ‘White Weeping Cherry’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:52:35 GMT

Prunus subhirtella ‘Pendula Alba’

A great, grafted variety of Cherry.
The pendulous branches hang down gracefully from the graft, which is grafted onto a 1.2 or 1.8m standard.
The trunk will never grow taller than 1.2 or 1.8m, with just the branches going up a little and hanging down.

Height

2-3 m

Width

3-4 m

Foliage

Lustrous, large, dark-green leaves with finely serrated margins turn colours of yellows, oranges, apricots and reds in autumn, giving a great display.

Flowers

Prolific, small, single-white flowers are borne in mass before the foliage appears in early spring.

Usage

An excellent feature for any garden.
Great planted alone or in pairs on either side of a path/garden.
Great for smaller gardens or for general landscape use.

Comments

Grow in a full sun to partly shaded position in well-drained soil.
Cherries do not like sitting in boggy/wet areas.
Mix through some old compost/cow manure and mulch well after planting.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Prunus ‘Pink Weeping Cherry’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:49:48 GMT

Prunus subhirtella ‘Pendula Rosea’

A great, grafted variety of Cherry, often thought of as the best flowering variety of the Weeping Cherries.
The pendulous branches hang down gracefully from the graft, which is grafted onto a 1.2 or 1.8m standard
The trunk will never grow taller than 1.2 or 1.8m, with just the branches going up a little and hanging down.

Height

2-3 m

Width

3-4 m

Foliage

Lustrous dark-green leaves (smaller than the other varieties) with finely serrated margins turn colours of yellows, oranges, apricots and reds in autumn, giving a great display.

Flowers

Prolific, small, single-pink flowers are borne in mass before the foliage appears in early spring.
The whole tree is covered in a spectacular show.
Thought to be the best show flower-wise of all the weeping cherries.

Usage

An excellent feature for any garden.
Great planted alone or in pairs on either side of a path/garden.
Great for smaller gardens or for general landscape use.

Comments

Grow in a full sun to partly shaded position in well-drained soil.
Cherries do not like sitting in boggy/wet areas.
Mix through some old compost/cow manure and mulch well after planting.

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Prunus ‘Mt. Fuji’ Japanese Flowering Cherry

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:46:59 GMT

Prunus serrulata ‘Mt. Fuji’ Japanese Flowering Cherry

A great, grafted variety of Cherry.
The pendulous branches go upright a little then hang down gracefully from the graft which is grafted onto a 1.2 or 1.8m standard.
The trunk will never grow taller than 1.2 or 1.8m with just the branches going up and then hanging down.

Height

2-3 m

Width

2-3 m

Foliage

Young leaves are a reddish-bronze colour, becoming green when mature.
Autumn foliage is in shades of yellow, orange and scarlet.

Flowers

Wonderful rosy-pink blossoms in large clusters are borne early to mid-spring giving a wonderful display.
One of the later flowering of the weeping cherries.

Usage

An excellent feature for any garden.
Great planted alone or in pairs on either side of a path/garden.
Great for smaller gardens, lawn specimens or for general landscape use.

Comments

Grow in a full sun to partly shaded position in well-drained soil.
Cherries do not like sitting in boggy/wet areas.
Mix through some old compost/cow manure and mulch well after planting.

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Prunus ‘Falling Snow’ or ‘Snow Fountains’ Weeping Cherry

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:39:55 GMT

Prunus snofozam ‘Falling Snow’ or ‘Snow Fountains’

A great, grafted variety of Cherry, with a very slender and narrow growth habit, making it great for smaller and narrower areas.
The pendulous branches hang down gracefully from the graft, which is grafted onto a 1.2 or 1.8m standard
The trunk will never grow taller than 1.2 or 1.8m, with just the branches going up a little and hanging down.

Height

1.5-2.5 m

Width

1.5 m

Foliage

Dark-green leaves (smaller than the other varieties) with finely serrated margins.
Turns colours of yellows, oranges, apricots and reds in autumn, giving a great display.

Flowers

Prolific, small, single-white flowers are borne in mass before the foliage appears in early spring.
The whole tree is covered in a spectacular show.

Usage

An excellent feature for any garden.
Great planted alone or in pairs on either side of a path/garden.
Great for smaller gardens, large containers and more narrow areas or for general landscape use.

Comments

Grow in a full sun to partly shaded position in well-drained soil.
Cherries do not like sitting in boggy/wet areas.
Mix through some old compost/cow manure and mulch well after planting.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Prunus ‘Cheal’s Weeping Cherry’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:36:35 GMT

Prunus ‘Kiku-shidare-zakura’

A great, grafted variety of Cherry.
The pendulous branches go upright a little, then hang down gracefully from the graft, which is grafted onto a 1.2 or 1.8m standard.
The trunk will never grow taller than 1.2 or 1.8m with just the branches going up and then hanging down.

Height

2-3 m

Width

2-3 m

Foliage

Young leaves are a reddish-bronze colour, becoming green when mature.
Autumn foliage is in shades of yellow, orange and scarlet.

Flowers

Wonderful rosy-pink blossoms in large clusters are borne early to mid-spring, giving a wonderful display.
One of the later flowering of the weeping cherries.

Usage

An excellent feature for any garden.
Great planted alone or in pairs on either side of a path/garden.
Great for smaller gardens, lawn specimens or general landscape use.

Comments

Grow in a full sun to partly shaded position in well-drained soil.
Cherries do not like sitting in boggy/wet areas.
Mix through some old compost/cow manure and mulch well after planting.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Pittosporum eugeniodides ‘Tarata’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:33:16 GMT

Pittosporum eugenioides variegatum

A hardy and fast-growing Pittosporum, which is larger than the other Pittosporum varieties and also makes a great windbreak, or can be kept trimmed at any desired height.

Height

Up to 8 m

Width

3-5 m

Foliage

Large, narrowly oval, wavy-edged leaves which are variegated with a light green and creamy white colour.
The leaves have a citrus-like aroma when crushed.

Usage

Great for hedging and screening and windbreaks. Plant at 1m intervals for a smaller clipped hedge or 2m apart for a larger windbreak. Great in seaside gardens.

Comments

A hardy and easy-to-grow plant.
Tolerates most soils and conditions and is frost-hardy.
Will thrive in moist, well-drained soil in an open and sunny position.
Prune in spring.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Pittosporum ‘Sunburst’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:29:57 GMT

Pittosporum tenuifolium

A hardy and fast-growing bushy variety of Pittosporum ideal for hedging and screening.

Height

3 m

Width

1-2 m

Foliage

Glossy rounded lime green leaves with striking yellow markings on contrasting black stems.

Usage

Great for hedging and screening.
Plant 1m apart for a nice bushy hedge.

Comments

Handles a wide range of conditions.
Grow in full sun to partial shade.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Pittosporum ‘Stirling Gold’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:27:16 GMT

Pittosporum tenuifolium

A hardy, fast-growing large shrub ideal for hedges with attractive golden foliage and an erect upright form.

Height

Up to 3 m

Width

1 m

Foliage

Small golden leaves edged with green and contrasting dark stems.

Usage

Great for hedging and screening.
Plant 1m apart for a nice bushy hedge.

Comments

Handles a wide range of conditions and grows in most soil types if it is well drained.
Grow in full sun to part shade.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Pittosporum ‘Silver Sheen’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:24:40 GMT

Pittosporum tenuifolium

A hardy and extremely fast-growing bushy variety of Pittosporum ideal for hedging and screening.
Grows best in a sunny, well-drained position, but handles most soil types and conditions.

Height

4-5m or can be kept trimmed as low as 1.5m

Width

1-1.5 m

Foliage

Small silvery leaves contrast against blackish stems to give a shimmering effect.

Usage

Great for hedging and screening.
Plant 1m apart for a nice bushy hedge
Prune once to twice a year to maintain a nice bushy hedge.

Comments

Handles a wide range of conditions.
Grow in full sun to partial shade.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Pittosporum ‘Limelight’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 10:20:31 GMT

Pittosporum tenuifolium

A hardy and fast-growing bushy variety of Pittosporum ideal for hedging and screening.
Grows best in a sunny or part-shaded position with well-drained soil but handles most soil types and conditions.

Height

4-5m or can be kept trimmed as low as 1.5m

Width

2-3 m

Foliage

Shiny lime green leaves are borne on dark stems.

Usage

Great for hedging and screening.
Plant 1m apart for a nice bushy hedge.

Comments

Handles a wide range of conditions.
Grow in full sun to part shade.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Pittosporum ‘James Stirling Variegated’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 09:48:42 GMT

Pittosporum tenuifolium

A hardy and fast-growing Pittosporum, which is great for hedging and screening.
It is also known as “Stirling Mist’.

Height

3-4 m

Width

2 m

Foliage

Small, rounded and variegated foliage with cream and pink edges.

The leaves contrast against the black stems.

Usage

Great for hedging and screening.
Plant 1m apart for a nice bushy hedge.
Prune once to twice a year to maintain a nice bushy hedge.

Comments

Handles a wide range of conditions.
Grow in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Pittosporum ‘Irene Patterson’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 09:46:04 GMT

Pittosporum tenuifolium

An attractive, hardy and fast-growing bushy variety of Pittosporum ideal for hedging and screening.

Height

2-3 m

Width

1-2 m

Foliage

Attractive marbled pale green and silver foliage are contrasted against slender black stems.
The new growth is a creamy white colour.

Usage

Great for hedging and screening, plant 1m apart for a nice bushy hedge.
Can also be used in topiary.

Comments

Handles a wide range of conditions.
Grow in full sun to partial shade.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Pittosporum ‘Green Pillar’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 09:41:48 GMT

Pittosporum tenuifolium

A hardy and fast-growing bushy variety of Pittosporum ideal for hedging and screening.

Height

3-4 m

Width

1-2 m

Foliage

Lush green oblong leaves

Flowers

Small brown flowers which have a distinct honey scent are produced in spring.

Usage

Great for hedging and screening, plant 1m apart for a nice bushy hedge.

Comments

Handles a wide range of conditions. Grow in full sun to partial shade.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Photinia ‘Robusta’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 09:37:46 GMT

Photinia x fraseri ‘Robusta’

A vigorous, hardy, evergreen shrub with dense foliage that makes an ideal hedge or screen.

Height

3-4 m

Width

2-3 m

Foliage

Oval, glossy dark green foliage which is a bright coppery-red colour when young.

Flowers

Large white flowers are produced in spring, but Photinia will rarely flower if kept trimmed.

Usage

Great for hedging and screening, plant 1m apart for a nice bushy hedge.

Comments

Handles a wide range of conditions. Grow in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil.
Will tolerate extended dry periods and frost.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Nandina nana or Dwarf Sacred Bamboo

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 09:11:10 GMT

Nandina domestica ‘nana’

A very hardy and colourful rounded shrub to 80cm. The foliage has autumn tones of reds and oranges over the cooler months.

Height

80 cm

Width

80 cm

Foliage

The foliage has autumn tones of reds and oranges over the cooler months

Usage

Great for borders, mass plantings, contrast plantings, containers, rockeries and general garden use.

Comments

Plant in full sun to part shade.
Nandina will also grow in full shade but won’t get as much colour in the foliage.
It will also handle a wide range of soil conditions.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Myoporum parvifolium

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 09:07:04 GMT

Myoporum parvifolium

A hardy and fast-growing native groundcover that produces small white star-like flowers in spring

Foliage

Green foliage

Flowers

Small white star-like flowers in spring.

Usage

Use to cover large areas and embankments and to cascade over retaining wall.

Comments

Handles a wide range of conditions. Grow in full sun to partial shade.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Murraya ‘Orange Jessamine’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 09:03:24 GMT

Murraya paniculate

A very attractive, rounded evergreen shrub with aromatic foliage and flowers.

Height

2 m

Width

2 m

Foliage

Attractive, small, glossy deep-green, aromatic foliage with a bright lime-green new growth.

Flowers

Masses of small white, highly perfumed flowers are produced in summer; however, several flushes of flowers may occur throughout the year.

Usage

Great for hedges and screens, shrubberies, general garden planting, and containers
Often grown for its fragrance.
For a hedge/screen plant 1m apart.

Comments

Grow in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil.
Plant in a warm, frost-free area.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Michelia ‘Scented Pearl’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 08:45:47 GMT

Michelia yunnanensis

An attractive, bushy, dwarf form of evergreen Magnolia which is very popular and versatile.

Height

2-3 m

Width

1-2 m

Foliage

Smaller, dark green leaves with a brownish-copper colour underside are a great contrast in the garden.

Flowers

An abundance of attractive creamy white flowers appears in winter and spring.
The flowers will nearly cover the entire plant.

Usage

Great for hedges, screening, borders, general garden planting, formal gardens, espalier and containers.
Plant 1m apart for hedge/screen or 70-80cm apart for a lower border.

Comments

Grow in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil and protected from hot winds.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Michelia ‘Port Wine Magnolia’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 08:41:48 GMT

Michelia figo

An attractive, bushy, dwarf form of evergreen Magnolia which is very popular and versatile.

Height

2-3 m

Width

2 m

Foliage

Attractive shiny, glossy lime-green oval foliage.

Flowers

Richly fragrant, brownish-purple flowers are borne in spring and summer.

Usage

Great for hedges, screening, general garden planting and shrubberies.

Comments

Grow in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Magnolia ‘Little Gem’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 08:37:32 GMT

Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’

An attractive, bushy, dwarf form of evergreen Magnolia which is very popular and versatile.

Height

Up to 4 m

Width

2 m

Foliage

Large glossy leaves, which are a shiny green above, and a copper tone underneath.

Flowers

An abundance of large creamy-white, fragrant flowers are produced from spring to autumn.

Usage

Great for hedges, screening, general garden planting, formal gardens, cut foliage, specimens and containers.

Comments

Grow in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Loropetalum ‘China Pink’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 08:31:15 GMT

Loropetalum chinense rubrum

A bright and hardy evergreen contrast shrub with very attractive foliage and flowers.

Height

1.5m

Width

1.5m

Foliage

Attractive, bright purple/bronze, slightly weeping foliage.

Flowers

Clusters of bright pink, spidery flowers are produced during the warmer months.

Usage

Great for sunny and part-shaded areas as a contrast plant or a border, they look great planted in mass.
For a border plant 1m apart.

Comments

Grow in well-drained soils enriched with some organic matter, such as compost.
Loropetalums will grow in sunny to part-shaded positions.
Fertilise each spring and trim as needed.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Lavender Avonview

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 08:23:39 GMT

Lavundula Spp

A great, hardy variety of lavender. One of the best lavender varieties for hedging as it trims up so well.

Height

80 cm

Width

70 cm

Foliage

Soft aromatic foliage

Flowers

Bright purple butterfly flowers over much of the year.

Usage

Use in small hedges/borders, mass planting, containers and general garden plantings.

Comments

Grow in full sun in well-drained soil.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Juniper ‘Spartan’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 08:20:56 GMT

Juniper chinensis

A great and hardy variety of conifer which has a very dense, compact, column-shaped shrub and grows quickly.

Height

3-4 m

Width

1 m

Foliage

Dense, rich dark green foliage.

Usage

A great conifer as a hedge/screen
Low maintenance as doesn’t need trimming and has a very neat, narrow and upright habit, but can be trimmed formally if desired.
Also great as a container or garden specimen.

Comments

Handles a wide range of conditions.
Grow in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Helleborus ‘Winter Rose’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 07:49:38 GMT

Helleborus orientalis

A hardy and delightful clump-forming perennial which is very attractive and full of flowers over the cooler months.

Height

50 cm

Width

50 cm

Foliage

Clumps of dark green, divided, glossy foliage.

Flowers

During winter and early spring, it produces a profusion of nodding, cup-shaped flowers.
Depending on the variety, the flowers can be white, green, pink or purple.

Usage

One of the best small plants for mass planting under deciduous trees.
Also great for general shaded garden planting and containers or pots in shaded areas.
The flowers can be used in floral displays.

Comments

Thrives in moist, well-drained soil in a partly shaded to shaded position.
Tolerates periods of dryness once established.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Hebe buxifolia ‘Box Leaf Hebe’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 07:28:20 GMT

Hebe buxifolia

A hardy, easily grown evergreen shrub which is very bushy.

Height

1 m

Width

60-80 cm

Foliage

Very neat and dense, glossy dark green foliage.

Flowers

Masses of clusters of small white flowers cover the bush in spring.

Usage

Hebe buxifolia is fast growing and perfect for low hedges and borders up to 1m, mass plantings, general garden planting, rockeries and containers.
Plant 60-80cm apart for a hedge/border.

Comments

Hebes will handle a wide variety of conditions.
For best results, plant in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Hebe ‘Inspiration’ or ‘Veronica’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 07:20:34 GMT

Hebe speciosa x diosmifolia

An attractive, hardy, easily grown evergreen shrub that is very bushy and compact makes this Hebe a welcome addition to any garden.

Height

1 m

Width

1 m

Foliage

Very neat and dense, glossy, bright green foliage.

Flowers

Masses of beautiful spikes of lavender flowers cover the bush in spring.

Usage

Hebe Inspiration is fast-growing and perfect for low hedges and borders up to 1m (formal or informal), mass plantings, general garden planting, rockeries and containers.
Also great for windy, exposed and coastal sites.
Plant 60-80cm apart for a hedge/border.

Comments

Hebes will handle a wide variety of conditions and are very hardy.
For best results, plant in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil.
Will tolerate short periods of dryness.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Hebe ‘Emerald Green’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 07:15:53 GMT

Hebe hybrid ‘Emerald Green’

An evergreen, dwarf, hardy shrub grown for its compact growth habit and bun-like shape and attractive bright green foliage.

Height

30-40 cm

Width

40-50 cm

Foliage

Very neat, tight and dense bright green fine foliage.

Usage

Hebe Emerald Green is perfect for garden beds, borders and containers.
It can be mass planted for a great effect.
Great accent plant.
Plant 30-50cn apart for a border.

Comments

Hebes will handle a wide variety of conditions.
For best results, plant in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Escallonia Iveyi

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 07:11:01 GMT

Escallonia bifida x exoniensis

An attractive, bushy, evergreen shrub with sprays of white flowers, which is very versatile.

Height

2-3 m

Width

2 m

Foliage

Glossy, dark green foliage with a wavy edge.

Flowers

Mass clusters of fragrant, tubular, pure white flowers are borne in summer, and these stand out beautifully against the dark green foliage.

Usage

Great for hedges, screening, general garden planting, seaside gardens and shrubberies.
Prune after flowering to maintain compact growth.

Comments

Grow in full sun to part shade.
Tolerates a wide range of conditions; however, will grow best in moist, well-drained soil.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Escallonia ‘Pink Pixie’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 06:50:49 GMT

Escallonia dwarf species

A neat, compact evergreen shrub approx. 80cm x 80cm has vibrant glossy dark green leaves and is covered by a brilliant display of dark pink flowers in spring and summer.
Great when used as a hedge/border, pots and also general landscape or garden use.
Grow in full sun or part shade.

Height

80 cm

Width

80 cm

Foliage

Vibrant glossy dark green leaves

Flowers

Dark pink flowers in spring and summer

Usage

Great when used as a hedge/border, pots and also general landscape or garden use.

Comments

Grow in full sun or partial shade

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Dietes ‘Butterfly Iris’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 06:36:36 GMT

Dietes iridioides

A hardy, evergreen, clump-forming, grass-like plant which can be used in many situations.

Height

60-70 cm

Width

1 m

Foliage

Clumps of narrow, stiff, dark-green, strap-like foliage.

Flowers

During spring and summer, it produces stems carrying iris-like, white flowers which have yellow and purple markings in the centre.

Usage

Ideal for growing under trees, borders, rockeries, near water features, dry river beds, general garden planting and mass planting in large areas and banks.

Comments

Grow in full sun to part shade.
Cut off spent flowering stems and divide when necessary.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Cupressocyparis ‘Castlewellan Gold’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 04:30:06 GMT

x cuprocyparis leylandii

A very hardy and fast-growing large variety of conifer that will form a dense golden-coloured conical tree.

Height

7 m

Width

3 m

Foliage

Attractive bright golden-yellow foliage.

Usage

Great as a hedge, screen or windbreak. Ideal in exposed and coastal sites.
Can be kept trimmed into a neat, small hedge; in this case, plant 1m apart.
For a larger screen or windbreak, plant 2m apart.
Hedges should be trimmed regularly for best results.
Can also be used as an evergreen tree.

Comments

Handles a wide range of conditions. Grow in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Convolvulus ‘Silver Bush’

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 04:22:51 GMT

Convolvulus cneorum

A hardy, fast-growing evergreen rounded shrub to approx. 50-60cm with soft silver foliage.

Height

50-60 cm

Foliage

Soft silver foliage

Flowers

Masses of large white flowers emerge from pink buds over much of the year

Usage

Ideal for rockeries, mass plantings, containers and general garden use

Comments

Grow in full sun or partial shade

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Cuprocyparis ‘Leighton Green’

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 22:06:18 GMT

x cuprocyparis leylandii

A very hardy and fast-growing large variety of conifer, which will form a dense green conical tree and has many uses.

Height

Up to 10 m

Width

4 m

Foliage

Deep green foliage

Usage

Great as a hedge, screen or windbreak.
Ideal in exposed and coastal sites.
Can be kept trimmed into a neat, small hedge, in this case plant 1m apart.
For a larger screen or windbreak, plant 2m apart. Can also be used as an evergreen tree.

Comments

Handles a wide range of conditions. Grow in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil.
Grow in a shaded or part-shaded position with morning sun in well-drained soil.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Convolvulus Sabatius

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 21:54:26 GMT

Convolvulus sabatius

A very hardy and fast-growing groundcover that produces a profusion of lilac-blue flowers over most of the year

Foliage

Green foliage

Flowers

Lilac-blue flowers over most of the year

Usage

Ideal for hanging baskets, cascading over retaining walls, great for covering banks and general garden use

Comments

Plant in full sun to partial shade

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Clivia Miniata

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 21:49:36 GMT

Clivia miniata

A hardy, clump forming plant which loves shaded areas and has many uses.

Height

50 cm

Width

50 cm

Foliage

Attractive deep dark green, strap-like foliage.

Flowers

From June to October, rounded heads of bright orange flowers are displayed on sturdy stems, creating a mass of bright eye-catching winter colour.

Usage

Ideal as a border in shaded or part-shaded (morning sun) areas, mass planting in clumps under trees.
Great as a filler under deciduous trees and shrubs for colour over winter
Great for pots or containers on shaded patios.

Comments

Thrives in moist, well-drained soil in a partly shaded to a shaded position.
Tolerates periods of dryness once established.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Choisya ‘Mexican Orange Blossom’

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 21:41:56 GMT

Choisya ternate

A very attractive, rounded evergreen shrub with aromatic foliage and flowers.

Height

2 m

Width

2 m

Foliage

Attractive, glossy deep-green, aromatic foliage with a bright lime-green new growth.

Flowers

Large clusters of sweet-scented, white flowers are borne in spring and often flower again in the summer.

Usage

Great for informal hedges and screens, shrubberies, and general garden planting.
Often grown for its fragrance.
For a hedge/screen plant 1m apart.

Comments

Grow in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Camellia Sasanqua

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 21:32:07 GMT

A very attractive and popular evergreen shrub which has many uses.

Height

3 m

Width

2 m

Foliage

Attractive, glossy, dense deep-green foliage.

Flowers

An abundance of showy flowers is produced in autumn and early winter.
Flowers come in singles, doubles, semi-double and all colours from white, pink, red and two-toned colours.

Usage

Great for hedges and screens, containers, general garden planting and espaliers.
For a hedge/screen plant 1m apart.

Comments

Grow in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil.
Camellias prefer slightly acidic soil.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Camellia Japonica

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 21:29:50 GMT

A very attractive and popular evergreen shrub which has many uses and great for shaded areas.

Height

3 m

Width

2-3 m

Foliage

Attractive, dark green, glossy thick foliage.

Flowers

An abundance of showy flowers is produced in winter and spring.
Flowers come in singles, doubles, semi-double and all colours from white, pinks, reds, purples, yellows, creams and two-toned colours.

Usage

Great for shaded and part-shaded hedges and screens, containers, general garden planting and espaliers.
For a hedge/screen plant 1m apart.

Comments

Grow in a shaded or part-shaded position with morning sun in well-drained soil.
Camellias prefer slightly acidic soil.
Mulch well and fertilise with Camellia or organic food each spring.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Callistemon ‘Kings Park Special’

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 21:25:20 GMT

Waterhousia floribunda

A very attractive evergreen native large shrub which is very hardy, fast-growing and versatile.

Height

3-4 m

Width

2-3 m

Foliage

Long, narrow, green leaves on slightly weeping branches.

Flowers

Masses of bright-red bottle brush flowers are borne in spring and summer, with spot flowering in autumn.
The flowers attract nectar-feeding birds.

Usage

Great for hedging and screening, plant 1-1,5m apart.
Also use in native gardens, shrubberies, roadside and commercial plantings and specimens.
Trim to promote bushy growth.

Comments

Grows best in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil.
However, tolerates drought, coastal conditions and wet, boggy soils.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Buxus ‘Korean Box’

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 21:18:59 GMT

Buxus microphylla var, microphylla

An attractive, hardy and bushy evergreen small shrub that can be used in many garden situations.

Height

50-60 cm

Width

50-60 cm

Foliage

Bushy, slightly weeping narrow foliage which is a bright lime-green colour.

Usage

Ideal for creating low, informal or formal clipped hedges, pots, topiary and general garden planting.
Plant 25-30cm apart for a hedge/border.

Comments

This adaptable shrub thrives in a range of soils and conditions and even full shade.
For best results, plant full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil.
Fertilise each spring with dolomite lime and complete fertiliser.
Use premium potting mix if planting in containers.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Buxus ‘Japanese Box’

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 21:15:49 GMT

Buxus microphylla var japonica

An evergreen, hardy compact shrub, which is a very versatile plant for any garden.

Height

1.5m

Width

1.5m

Foliage

Japanese Box has masses of lush, small, bright-green oval leaves on a compact dense shrub.

Usage

An excellent choice for hedges, borders and general garden planting.
Japanese Box loves a clip, and they can be made into many decorative shapes for pots or the garden and topiary.
Plant 40-50cm apart for low hedging/borders and about 80cm-1m apart for a taller hedge.

Comments

Plant in well-drained soil.
Prefers a sunny to partly shaded position but will handle a shaded spot.
Mulch well and fertilise with Seasol and organic food each spring and autumn.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Buxus ‘English Box’

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 21:11:35 GMT

Buxus sempervirens

An attractive, hardy and bushy evergreen shrub that can be used in many garden situations.

Height

1-2m (if left as a shrub) however, plant 25-30cm apart for a lower border

Width

1-2m (if left as a shrub) however, plant 25-30cm apart for a lower border

Foliage

Very bushy dark green, glossy, oval foliage.

Usage

Outstanding for formal hedges and borders, topiary, mazes, container plants and general garden planting.
Plant 25-30cm apart for a hedge/border.

Comments

This adaptable shrub thrives in a range of soils and conditions, but for best results, plant full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil.
Fertilise each spring with dolomite lime and complete fertiliser.
Use premium potting mix if planting in containers.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Buxus ‘Dutch Box’ or ‘Dwarf Edging Box’

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 20:49:14 GMT

Buxus sempervirens suffruticosa

A very attractive and popular evergreen shrub that makes an ideal low-maintenance hedge plant.

Height

50cm

Width

50cm

Foliage

Compact, evergreen, hardy shrub with very attractive, glossy, shiny-green foliage.
The leaves have a rounded shape, and the new growth is very bright.

Usage

An excellent choice for a low to no maintenance border or low hedge.
Dutch Box naturally grows in a rounded shape and is also great for pots and topiary.
Great for defining the edges of paths and garden beds.
Plant 25-30cm apart for a border/low hedge.

Comments

Grows best in full sun to partial sun in well-drained soil.
They are very hardy and will tolerate strong winds, salt spray, frost and up to 90% shade.
Mulch well and fertilise with Seasol, Dolomite Lime and organic food each spring.
Trimming is not always necessary, but they can be clipped at any time.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Brachyscome ‘Break Of Day’ or ‘Rock Daisy’

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 20:41:35 GMT

Brachyscome multifida

A low-growing native plant forming mounds of attractive deep green and fine foliage

Foliage

Mounds of attractive deep green and fine foliage

Flowers

Masses of mauve daisy flowers with yellow centres appear most of the year

Usage

Ideal for rockeries, pots, borders and mass planting

Comments

Grow in full sun to partial shade

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Banksia Birthday Candles

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 20:39:06 GMT

Banksia spinulosa

A low-growing, hardy native plant with attractive flowers and a compact form.

Height

60cm

Width

1.5m

Foliage

Masses of fine needle-like foliage on golden stems.

Flowers

Golden Orange/Yellow candle-like flowers are produced in autumn and winter.
These are very appealing to native birds.

Usage

Banksia Birthday Candles are excellent for mass planting, low borders, containers, tubs and rockeries.
Great planted in native gardens and around proteas and other native shrubs and grasses.

Comments

Plant in a full-sun to a slightly shaded position (the more sun, the better) in well-drained, acidic soil and mulch well.
If being used in containers, use a native good quality potting mix (low phosphorus) and a native slow-release fertiliser.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Arenaria Montana

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 20:35:32 GMT

Arenaria Montana

A spreading evergreen groundcover producing masses of small, white, cup-shaped flowers in summer

Foliage

Evergreen

Flowers

Masses of small, white, cup-shaped flowers in summer

Usage

Ideal for rockeries, borders, cascading over walls and general landscape use

Comments

Plant in a sunny position

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Acmena ‘Lilly Pilly’ Compact Small Leaf Form

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 20:28:43 GMT

Acmena smithii var. minor

An attractive shrub with glossy leaves, which makes an ideal hedge or screen.
Can be kept formally trimmed in a neat shape, or left as an informal screen.

Height

4-5 m

Width

1-2 m

Foliage

Small glossy green leaves which have a red-bronze new growth.

Flowers

Masses of white, fluffy flowers are produced in summer, followed by mauve-coloured berries.

Usage

Great for hedges, screening, general garden planting, topiary or a pot specimen.

Comments

Grow in full sun to partial shade.

Tolerates a wide range of conditions; however, will grow best in moist, well-drained soil.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Acmena ‘Lilly Pilly’

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 20:26:51 GMT

Acmena smithii var. minor

An attractive evergreen large shrub or tree which is ideal for clipping as a hedge, screening or windbreak.

Height

6-8 m

Width

3-4 m

Foliage

Glossy green leaves, which have a red-bronze new growth.

Flowers

Masses of white, fluffy, bird-attracting flowers are produced in summer, followed by deep mauve-coloured edible berries.

Usage

Great for hedges, screening, general garden planting or topiary.
Prune after flowering.

Comments

Grow in full sun to part shade.
Tolerates a wide range of conditions, however, will grow best in moist, well-drained soil.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Acer x freemanii ‘Autumn Blaze’ Lipstick Maple

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 20:17:43 GMT

Acer x freemanii ‘Jeffersred’ or ‘Autumn Blaze’

A wonderful maple hybrid that has the deeply lobed Canadian Maple leaf (A. rubrum) and the heat and dry tolerance of the silver maple (A. saccharinum).
A very well-structured and adaptable tree with great autumn colour.

Height

12-13 m

Width

9-10 m

Foliage

Deeply lobed, large, rich-green leaves in summer turn to an intense orange-red in autumn.

Usage

Makes an excellent shade tree, feature tree, street tree, or avenue tree.
Also great for parks, car parks and large properties.
The impact of the autumn colour when lining a driveway or fence line is very dramatic.

Comments

Grow in full sun to part shade.
A hardy variety of maple that will handle most conditions, including excessive soil moisture, heat and dry soil conditions, and coastal conditions.
A great tree to be considered for poor soil conditions.
However, will thrive in slightly acidic, well-drained soil.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Acer rubrum ‘October Glory’ or ‘Autumn Red’ Lipstick Maple

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 20:15:27 GMT

Acer rubrum ‘October Glory’ or ‘Autumn Red’

An excellent variety of Canadian Maple and a very versatile medium tree.
Highly regarded as one of the best maples for autumn colour.
‘October Glory’ or ‘Autumn Red’ had a pyramidal shape when young, developing a rounded crown.
Makes an excellent shade tree.

Height

10-12 m

Width

7-9 m

Foliage

Lustrous, dark-green, five-lobed leaves change to an iridescent pink to red autumn colours.
The foliage holds onto the tree well into the season, longer than most other varieties of the Canadian Maples.

Usage

Makes an excellent shade tree, feature tree, street tree, park or avenue tree.
The impact of the autumn colour when lining a driveway or fence line is very dramatic.

Comments

Grow in full sun to part shade.
A hardy variety of maple that will handle most conditions, including some coastal conditions, and moderately wet soils, however, prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Cultivate well before planting with compost/cow manure and mulch well after planting.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Acer rubrum ‘Fairview Flame’ Lipstick Maple

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 20:12:02 GMT

Acer rubrum ‘Fairview Flame’

One of the best red maple cultivars, this Lipstick tree has a nice shape and form and spectacular, reliable autumn colour.

Height

10-11 m

Width

7 m

Foliage

Lustrous, dark-green, five-lobed leaves change to an array of colours from reds, oranges, purples and yellow.

Usage

Makes an excellent shade tree, feature tree, street tree, park or avenue tree.
The impact of the autumn colour when lining a driveway or fence line is very dramatic.

Comments

Grow in full sun to partial shade.

A hardy variety of maple that will handle most conditions, including some coastal conditions, and moderately wet soils, however, prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Cultivate well before planting with compost/cow manure and mulch well after planting.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Acer platanoides ‘Globosum’ Designer Maple

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 19:52:17 GMT

Acer platanoides ‘Globosum’

A great, grafted variety of Norway Maple.
A symmetrical and round-headed small tree which is grafted onto a 1.8m standard, which means the trunk will never grow taller than 1.8m, just the standard above will grow bigger and create an almost ball shape.
The Acer Globosum requires little or no pruning to maintain its shape.

Height

4-5 m

Width

3-4 m

Foliage

The new foliage has a bronze tinge, turning mid to dark green, then in autumn a golden yellow.

Usage

Great as a feature or focal point in the garden or planted in pairs or rows.
Use in small gardens and public areas as a focal point, large containers and general landscape use.

Comments

Grow in full sun to part shade.
A hardy variety of maple that will handle most conditions, including some heat, low levels of drought and air pollution.
Generally, a pest and disease-free tree that requires little maintenance once established.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Acer platanoides ‘Fairview’ Norway Maple

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 19:50:31 GMT

Acer platanoides ‘Fairview’

A great grafted vigorous cultivar of Norway Maple with a more upright shape and form.
The richly coloured foliage adds to the overall value of this cultivar.

Height

10-11 m

Width

7-8 m

Foliage

The dark-green foliage has a bronze-red tinge that fades in the summer heat.

New growth is tinted red-purple in spring.

Flowers

Small maroon-yellow flowers appear before the leaves in spring.

Usage

Great for larger gardens, streets, paddocks and public parks where a hardy, attractive, reliable tree is required.

Comments

Grow in full sun to part shade.
A hardy variety of maple that will handle most conditions, including some heat, low levels of drought and air pollution.
Generally, a pest and disease-free tree that requires little maintenance once established.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Acer platanoides ‘Crimson Sentry’ Norway Maple

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 19:48:27 GMT

Acer platanoides ‘Crimson Sentry’

A great, grafted variety of Norway Maple with purple foliage and a neat, upright habit.

Crimson Sentry is a remarkably tough tree and is great in smaller and restricted areas.

Height

7 m

Width

3-4 m

Foliage

Large, dark purple leaves with five sharp lobes.
The foliage stays purple during spring and summer, then turns to tones of purple to golden-brown in autumn.

Usage

A great feature tree for small gardens and restricted areas.
Makes a great screen, avenue or border along a driveway or fence line.
Provides an excellent foliage contrast when used as a focal point in the landscape.

Comments

Grow in full sun to part shade.
A hardy variety of maple that will handle most conditions, including some heat, low levels of drought and air pollution.
Generally, a pest and disease-free tree that requires little maintenance once established.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Acer palmatum ‘Shishigashira’ Japanese Maple

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 19:34:29 GMT

Acer palmatum ‘Shishigashira’

A great small, grafted variety of Japanese Maple with an eye-catching, compact habit.
The tight, curled, small foliage gives a bonsai like appearance.

Height

2-3 m

Width

1.5-2 m

Foliage

The dark-green leaves are borne densely along the branches and have a curled margin.
The foliage turns golden-orange to red in the autumn.

Usage

A great feature tree for small gardens.
Also looks nice planted in groups with other maples, Japanese gardens, rockeries, containers, courtyards, bonsai and general garden planting.

Comments

Grow in full sun to part shade.
Prefers moist, well-drained soil and protection from hot winds.
Cultivate well before planting with compost/cow manure and mulch well after planting.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Acer palmatum ‘Seiryu’ Japanese Maple

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 19:31:45 GMT

Acer palmatum ‘Dissectum Seiryu’

A great grafted variety of Japanese Maple.
It has an upright habit and attractive fine soft foliage.

Height

3-3.5 m

Width

3 m

Foliage

The fine foliage has seven lobes, each deeply dissected.
The fine, lacy tips are bright green, contrasting beautifully with the darker green of the mature foliage.
The foliage turns tones of lovely reds and crimsons in autumn.

Usage

A great feature tree for small gardens, forest or mass planting.
Also looks nice planted in groups with other maples, Japanese gardens and general garden planting.

Comments

Grow in full sun to part shade.
Prefers moist, well-drained soil and protection from hot winds.
Cultivate well before planting with compost/cow manure and mulch well after planting.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Acer palmatum ‘Sango Kaku’ ‘Coral Bark Maple’ or ‘Senkaki’ Japanese Maple

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 19:30:05 GMT

Acer palmatum ‘Sango Kaku’ syn ‘Senkaki’

A great grafted variety of Japanese Maple.
It has year-round interest, a rounded habit and neat foliage and stunning coral-red bark, which is especially noticeable during winter.

Height

5 m

Width

4-5 m

Foliage

The foliage emerges a bright-light green colour turning to a brilliant yellow with an apricot-orange tinge in autumn.

Usage

A great feature tree for small gardens, forests, groups or mass planting.
Also looks nice planted in groups with other maples, Japanese gardens and general garden planting.

Comments

Grow in full sun to part shade.
Prefers moist, well-drained soil and protection from hot winds.
Cultivate well before planting with compost/cow manure and mulch well after planting.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Acer palmatum ‘Red Pygmy’ Japanese Maple

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 19:15:14 GMT

Acer palmatum ‘Red Pygmy’

A great dwarf-grafted variety of Japanese Maple with delicate, narrow-lobed foliage.
One of the smallest and finest foliage maples.

Height

2 m

Width

2 m

Foliage

The foliage is deeply divided and very narrow.
The leaf colour varies from a deep maroon in spring and early summer to a purplish colour in summer.
Autumn colours are deep rusty tones of yellow, orange and red.

Usage

A great feature tree for small gardens.
Also looks nice planted in groups with other maples, Japanese gardens, rockeries and general garden planting.

Comments

Grow in full sun to part shade.
Prefers moist, well-drained soil and protection from hot winds.
Cultivate well before planting with compost/cow manure and mulch well after planting.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Acer palmatum ‘Osakazuki’ Japanese Maple

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 16:54:45 GMT

Acer palmatum ‘Osakazuki’

A great grafted variety of Japanese Maple.
An excellent, rounded, small tree.
Considered by many as having the best autumn colour of all the Japanese Maples.

Height

4 m

Width

3-4 m

Foliage

The foliage is very attractive, slightly larger and thicker than most Japanese Maple varieties.
They are a rich green for most of the year, then during autumn, the foliage turns to an intense rich red-crimson colour.

Usage

A great feature tree for small gardens.
also looks nice planted in groups with other maples, Japanese gardens and general garden planting.

Comments

Grow in full sun to part shade.
Prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Cultivate well before planting with compost/cow manure and mulch well after planting.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Acer palmatum ‘Japanese Maple’

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 16:46:45 GMT

Acer palmatum

The original Japanese Maple and the most commonly grown.
A lovely small foliage tree that can be used in many garden situations.

Height

3-5 m

Width

3-4 m

Foliage

A very attractive maple with typical small five-lobed maple leaves.
The foliage is green during the spring and summer and turns to tones from yellows, oranges and reds in autumn.

Usage

A great feature tree for small gardens, forests, groups or mass planting.
Also looks nice planted in groups with other maples, Japanese gardens and general garden planting.
Can also be planted in large containers and bonsai.

Comments

Grow in full sun to part shade.
A hardy variety of maple that will handle most conditions; however, prefers moist, well-drained soil and protection from hot winds.
Cultivate well before planting with compost/cow manure and mulch well after planting.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Acer palmatum ‘Elegans’ Japanese Maple

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 16:34:35 GMT

Acer palmatum ‘Elegans’

A great grafted variety of Japanese Maple.
An excellent, rounded, small tree with robust branches and bright, contrasting autumn foliage.

Height

4 m

Width

3 m

Foliage

The foliage is very attractive and almost flat and fan-like.
The foliage is yellowish-green when young, going to deep green in summer.
The autumn foliage is a bright golden-orange with red tones.

Usage

A great feature tree for small gardens.
Also looks nice planted in groups with other maples, Japanese gardens and general garden planting.

Comments

Grow in full sun to part shade.
Prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Cultivate well before planting with compost/cow manure and mulch well after planting.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Acer palmatum ‘Butterfly’ Japanese Maple

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 16:07:59 GMT

Acer palmatum ‘Butterfly’

A great grafted variety of Japanese Maple for shaded and protected areas.
The variegated foliage creates a lovely highlight in shaded areas of the garden and forms a vase-shaped shrub or small tree.

Height

2-3 m

Width

1-2 m

Foliage

Palmate, five-lobed leaves with a striking creamy-white variegation around the margins.
The new growth has a pink tinge.
Autumn colour varies from yellow-orange to soft reds.

Usage

A great feature tree for small, shaded and protected gardens, also looks nice planted in groups with other maples, Japanese gardens and general garden planting in shaded areas.
Can also be planted in containers in protected areas.

Comments

Grow in part shade to shade in a protected area.
Prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Cultivate well before planting with compost/cow manure and mulch well after planting.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Acer palmatum ‘Bonfire’ Japanese Maple

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 16:05:15 GMT

Acer palmatum ‘Bonfire’

A great small, grafted variety of Japanese Maple with brilliant coloured foliage in both spring and autumn. The habit is rounded and upright branching.

Height

3 m

Width

2 m

Foliage

The foliage opens bright crimson in spring, becoming mid-green in the summer, then bright scarlet in autumn.

Usage

A great feature tree for small gardens.
Also looks nice planted in groups with other maples, Japanese gardens, rockeries and general garden planting.

Comments

Grow in full sun to part shade.
Prefers moist, well-drained soil and protection from hot winds.
Cultivate well before planting with compost/cow manure and mulch well after planting.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’ Japanese Maple

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:58:30 GMT

Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’

A great grafted variety of Japanese Maple.
One of the best purple/red leaf maples there is; the colour holds right through the summer.
A nice, rounded small tree for any garden.

Height

4 m

Width

3-4 m

Foliage

A beautiful contrast maple with purple leaves right through spring and summer, then turning bright tones of crimson and red in autumn, making a great display.

Usage

A great feature tree for small gardens, forests, groups or mass planting.
Also looks nice planted in groups with other maples, Japanese gardens and general garden planting.
Can also be planted in large containers.

Comments

Grow in full sun to partial shade.

Prefers moist, well-drained soil and protection from hot winds.

Cultivate well before planting with compost/cow manure and mulch well after planting.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’ or ‘Purple Japanese Maple’

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:19:13 GMT

Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’

A great grafted variety of Japanese Maple. A nice, rounded small tree for any garden with year-round interest and colour.

Height

3 m

Width

3 m

Foliage

A very attractive maple with typical five-lobed maple leaves.
The new leaves are a rich crimson-red in spring, turning to bronze-green in summer and finally a bright crimson-red in autumn.

Usage

A great feature tree for small gardens, forests, groups or mass planting.
Also looks nice planted in groups with other maples, Japanese gardens and general garden planting.
Can also be planted in large containers.

Comments

Grow in full sun to part shade.
Prefers moist, well-drained soil and protection from hot winds.
Cultivate well before planting with compost/cow manure and mulch well after planting.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Acer negundo ‘Sensation’ Maple

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:59:37 GMT

Acer negundo ‘Sensation’

A much-improved form of Acer negundo (Box Elder) that forms a beautiful, medium-sized tree with a uniform growth habit, a symmetrical branch structure and excellent autumn colour.

Height

8-9 m

Width

5-6 m

Foliage

Five to seven lobed pinnate leaves are a mid-green with a pinkish/apricot tinge in spring and summer, then turning to red, orange and yellow tones in autumn.
Fallen leaves quickly disintegrate and rarely require cleaning up.

Usage

Great for shaded and part-shaded hedges and screens, containers, general garden planting and espaliers.
For a hedge/screen plant 1m apart.

Comments

Grow in full sun to part shade.
A hardy variety of maple that will handle most conditions, including some coastal conditions, and moderately wet soils, however, prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Cultivate well before planting with compost/cow manure and mulch well after planting.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Acer negundo ‘Pink Flamingo’ Maple

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:54:20 GMT

Acer negundo ‘Pink Flamingo’

A wonderful, small contrast tree that forms a rounded head with pendulous outer branches.
The leaves also droop to enhance the pendulous effect.

Height

5 m

Width

3.5 m

Foliage

Green and cream variegated leaves (often appearing white or silver) that droop softly have a flamingo-pink colour in the new growth.

Usage

A great foliage contrast or feature tree for smaller gardens and parks.

Comments

Grow in full sun to part shade.
A hardy variety of maple that will handle most conditions, including some coastal conditions, and moderately wet soils, however, prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Cultivate well before planting with compost/cow manure and mulch well after planting.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Acer negundo ‘Kelly’s Gold’ Maple

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:50:06 GMT

Acer negundo ‘Kelly’s Gold’

A wonderful, small contrast tree that forms a rounded head with semi-pendulous outer branches.
The leaves also droop to enhance the pendulous effect.

Height

5-6 m

Width

3-4 m

Foliage

Golden-yellow to lime-green-tinged leaves.
The autumn colour is golden-yellow.
Fallen leaves disintegrate quickly and rarely require cleaning up.

Usage

A great foliage contrast or feature tree for smaller gardens and parks.

Comments

Grow in full sun to part shade.
A hardy variety of maple that will handle most conditions, including some coastal conditions, and moderately wet soils, however, prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Cultivate well before planting with compost/cow manure and mulch well after planting.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Acer japonicum ‘Vitifolium’ or ‘Full Moon Maple’

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:26:14 GMT

Acer japonicum ‘Vitifolium’

A great full moon maple variety with an attractive upright, vase shape habit and beautiful large, broad leaves which turn amazing tones of oranges and reds in autumn.

Height

4-5 m

Width

4-5 m

Foliage

Large, broad, flat, leaves which are rich green in spring.
The new growth has a reddish/orange tinge followed by brilliant autumn tones of bright reds and oranges.

Flowers

Large purplish-red flowers are borne in clusters before the leaves emerge in spring.

Usage

A great feature tree for any garden, group or mass planting.
Also looks nice planted in groups with other maples, Japanese gardens and general garden planting.

Comments

Grow in full sun to part shade.
Prefers moist, well-drained soil and protection from hot winds.
Cultivate well before planting with compost/cow manure and mulch well after planting.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Acer japonicum ‘Aureum’ or ‘Golden Full Moon Maple’

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:23:46 GMT

Acer japonicum ‘Aureum’ Syn. Acer shirasawanum ‘Aureum’

A beautiful small tree and full-moon variety of maple with bright golden foliage.

Height

2-3 m

Width

2-3 m

Foliage

The young leaves, which have nine to 13 lobes, are greenish-yellow, turning to a brilliant yellow as the season progresses.

Usage

A great small feature tree for protected and shaded gardens.
An ideal feature tree for colour contrast.
Can be planted in large pots/containers in shaded areas.

Comments

Grow in full sun to part shade.
Prefers moist, well-drained soil and protection from hot winds.
Cultivate well before planting with compost/cow manure and mulch well after planting.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Acer japonicum ‘Acontifolium’ or ‘Fern Leaf Maple’

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:21:46 GMT

Acer japonicum ‘Acontifolium’

A great full moon maple variety with an attractive upright, multi-branching habit.
It is a beautiful and robust small tree that gives a brilliant autumn display.

Height

4-5 m

Width

4 m

Foliage

Large, broad, flat, leaves which are deeply incised and irregularly serrated and cut give them a fern-like appearance.
In spring, the leaves are a deep, dark green turning to a beautiful scarlet and holding onto the tree well into autumn.

Flowers

Large purplish-red flowers are borne in clusters before the leaves emerge in spring.

Usage

A great feature tree for any garden, group or mass planting.
Also looks nice planted in groups with other maples, Japanese gardens and general garden planting.

Comments

Grow in full sun to part shade.
Prefers moist, well-drained soil and protection from hot winds.
Cultivate well before planting with compost/cow manure and mulch well after planting.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Acer dissectum ‘Viridis’ Weeping Japanese Maple

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:18:09 GMT

Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Viridis’

A great green leaf variety of Weeping Japanese Maple with soft foliage.
Weeping Maples are grafted onto a standard, usually between 50cm-1.8m, and will bush out and weep down from this height.

Height

50cm-2m depending on what height they are grafted at

Width

1-2 m

Foliage

The finely dissected foliage is a bright-green colour and deeply incised.
In autumn, the foliage turns brilliant scarlet-red tones.

Usage

An excellent feature plant.
Ideal in small gardens, sheltered areas, Japanese gardens, general garden planting, colour contrast and containers
Makes a striking display when planted with other Maples.

Comments

Will grow in part sun to shade and prefers protection from strong, hot winds.
Plant in well-drained soil mixed with organic matter such as cow manure or compost and mulch well after planting.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Acer dissectum ‘Variegatum’ Weeping Japanese Maple

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:15:49 GMT

Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Variegatum’

A great variegated leaf variety of Weeping Japanese Maple with soft, delicate foliage.
Weeping Maples are grafted onto a standard, usually between 50cm-1.8m, and will bush out and weep down from this height.

Height

50cm-2m depending on what height they are grafted at

Width

1-1.5 m

Foliage

The fine, deeply incised leaves are deep green to purple with irregular blocks of white and pink variegation.
Good, crimson-coloured autumn foliage.

Usage

An excellent feature plant.
Ideal in small gardens, sheltered areas, Japanese gardens, general garden planting, colour contrast and containers.
Makes a striking display when planted with other Maples.

Comments

Will grow in part sun to shade and prefers protection from strong, hot winds.
Plant in well-drained soil mixed with organic matter such as cow manure or compost and mulch well after planting.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Acer dissectum ‘Orangeola’ Weeping Japanese Maple

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:13:47 GMT

Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Orangeola’

A great and unique variety of Weeping Japanese Maple with excellent foliage variation that displays a range of colours and a lovely narrow weeping habit.
Weeping Maples are grafted onto a standard, usually between 50cm-1.8m, and will bush out and weep down from this height.

Height

50cm-2m, depending on what height they are grafted at.

Width

1-2 m

Foliage

The finely dissected foliage emerges a bright orange-red in spring before changing to a purple-red-green through summer with a two-toned effect.
In autumn, the foliage changes to a brilliant orange-red.

Usage

An excellent feature plant.
Ideal in small gardens, sheltered areas, Japanese gardens, general garden planting, colour contrast and containers
Makes a striking display when planted with other Maples.

Comments

Will grow in full sun to shade however, prefers protection from strong, hot winds.
Plant in well-drained soil mixed with organic matter such as cow manure or compost and mulch well after planting.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Acer dissectum ‘Inaba Shidare’ Weeping Japanese Maple

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:11:49 GMT

Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Inaba Shidare’

An excellent variety of weeping Japanese Maple thought to have the best, deepest red/purple colour of all the varieties.
Weeping Maples are grafted onto a standard, usually between 50cm-1.8m, and will bush out and weep down from this height.

Height

50cm-2m depending on what height they are grafted at

Width

1-2 m

Foliage

Very dark, deeply incised purple foliage throughout spring and summer, turning to bright crimson-red in autumn.
One of the best weeping Maples to hold their colour right through the summer.

Usage

An excellent feature plant.
Ideal in small gardens, sheltered areas, Japanese gardens, general garden planting, colour contrast and containers
Makes a striking display when planted with other Maples.

Comments

Will grow in full sun to shade; however, prefers protection from strong, hot winds.
Plant in well-drained soil mixed with organic matter such as cow manure or compost and mulch well after planting.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Acer dissectum ‘Filigree’ Weeping Japanese Maple

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:09:34 GMT

Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Filigree’

A great green leaf variety of Weeping Japanese Maple with soft, delicate foliage.
Weeping Maples are grafted onto a standard, usually between 50cm-1.8m, and will bush out and weep down from this height.

Height

50cm-2m depending on what height they are grafted at.

Width

1-2 m

Foliage

The fine, deeply incised leaves are very soft and slightly curled, creating a very lacy effect.
Young leaves are yellow-green, becoming more bright green with age.
In autumn, the leaves have a warm orange tinge.

Usage

An excellent feature plant.
Ideal in small gardens, sheltered areas, Japanese gardens, general garden planting, colour contrast and containers
Makes a striking display when planted with other Maples.

Comments

Will grow in part sun to shade and prefers protection from strong, hot winds.
Plant in well-drained soil mixed with organic matter such as cow manure or compost and mulch well after planting.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Acer dissectum ‘Atropurpureum’ Weeping Japanese Maple

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:07:12 GMT

Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Atropurpureum’

A great variety of Weeping Japanese Maple with excellent foliage variation. Weeping Maples are grafted onto a standard, usually between 50cm-1.8m and will bush out and weep down from this height.

Height

50cm-2m depending on what height they are grafted at

Width

1-2 m

Foliage

The deeply incised foliage has deep-red new growth in spring, turning to a copper-burgundy throughout late spring and early summer to a bronze-green in summer and brilliant orange tones in autumn.

Usage

An excellent feature plant.
Ideal in small gardens, sheltered areas, Japanese gardens, general garden planting, colour contrast, and containers.
Makes a striking display when planted with other Maples.

Comments

Will grow in full sun to shade; however, prefers protection from strong, hot winds.
Plant in well-drained soil mixed with organic matter such as cow manure or compost and mulch well after planting.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.

Acacia ‘Limelight’

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:37:34 GMT

Acacia cognata ‘Limelight’

Acacia Limelight are a dwarf form of Acacia cognata. They are a standout feature for any pot, garden or landscape.

Height

1 m

Width

1 m

Foliage

Acacia ‘Limelight’ has outstanding decorative foliage.
The leaves are fine and pendulous in a fresh lime-green colour.

Flowers

Masses of small yellow flowers are borne in spring.

Usage

A great feature or highlighting plant, Limelight’s look amazing planted in mass, in tubs and containers, rockeries, native gardens and in commercial settings.

Comments

Plant in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
Mulch well and feed with a native fertiliser each spring.

All our plants are seasonal and subject to availability. Please call us on 03 5968 5745 to ensure we have the plant you want.