Banksia attenuata Dwarf is a compact, hardy Australian native shrub with fine, serrated grey-green foliage and striking cylindrical golden flower spikes. Its compact habit and long-lasting blooms make it an excellent choice for native gardens, bird-attracting plantings, and coastal landscapes.

Perfect for mass planting, native hedges, mixed borders, or containers. Its resilience and low maintenance needs suit both home gardens and revegetation projects.

Care

Light: Thrives in full sun to part shade
Soil: Prefers well-drained sandy or loamy soils; avoid heavy, waterlogged soils
Climate: Withstands heat, coastal exposure, drought once established, and light frost
Fertilising: Use a low-phosphorus native fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth
Watering: Low to moderate water needs once established; water regularly until established, then occasional deep watering in prolonged dry periods
Pruning & Maintenance: Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and promote new growth; avoid cutting into old wood

Height & Width: 2 m tall × 1.5 m wide

Narrow Leaf Chalksticks is a low-growing, hardy succulent with slender, blue-green cylindrical leaves that form a neat, spreading mat. Its cool, architectural foliage adds a modern, sculptural texture to rockeries, groundcovers, coastal gardens, and succulent mixes.

Perfect for mass planting, groundcover, borders, rockeries, or containers. Extremely drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, it suits contemporary landscapes, coastal sites, and waterwise gardens.

Care

Light: Thrives in full sun to part shade
Soil: Prefers poor to moderately fertile, well-drained sandy or gravelly soils   
Climate: Withstands heat, dry conditions, coastal exposure, and light frost
Fertilising: Apply a light, balanced or slow-release fertiliser in spring if needed
Watering: Very low water requirements once established; water sparingly and allow soil to dry between watering
Pruning & Maintenance: Trim back leggy growth or spent stems to maintain a tidy habit; remove old growth as needed

Height & Width: 30 cm tall × 60 cm wide

Acacia ‘Sterling Silver’ is a small ornamental wattle prized for its striking silvery-blue foliage and compact, mounded habit. In late winter to spring it produces profuse clusters of pale yellow, fluffy pea-flowers that contrast beautifully with the cool-toned foliage, providing seasonal interest and texture in the garden.

This hardy shrub is ideal for low hedging, coastal or native-style gardens, screening, mass plantings, and containers. Its compact form and attractive foliage make it an excellent choice for adding year-round colour and structure to both formal and informal plantings.

Care

Light: Prefers full sun to part shade. 
Soil: Well-drained soils; tolerant of sandy and poor soils, performs well in low-nutrient conditions.
Climate: Very hardy — tolerates heat, coastal exposure, and light frost; drought-tolerant once established.
Watering: Low water requirements; water moderately until established, then only occasional deep watering in extended dry spells.
Fertilising: Low feeding needs; apply a native/suitable low-phosphorus fertiliser in spring if desired.
Pruning & Maintenance:Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape and promote bushiness; remove dead wood as required. Avoid heavy pruning into old wood.

Height & Width: 1.8 m high × 3-4 m wide

Tulbaghia violacea ‘Society Garlic’ is a clumping, perennial evergreen with narrow, grey-green leaves and airy stems of delicate mauve to lilac flowers. Its attractive foliage, fragrant garlic-scented leaves when crushed, and long flowering season make it a versatile, low-maintenance choice for borders, mass plantings, cottage gardens, and containers.

Perfect for edging, underplanting, pollinator-friendly gardens, or mixed perennial beds. Tolerant, pest-resistant and easy to grow, it’s ideal for both home and commercial landscapes.

Care

Light: Thrives in full sun to part shade

Soil: Prefers well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types including sandy and loamy mixes

Climate: Performs well in warm temperate to subtropical climates; tolerates coastal conditions and light frost once established

Fertilising: Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring to support flowering

Watering: Moderate water needs; drought-tolerant once established but benefits from regular moisture in hot, dry periods

Pruning & Maintenance: Remove spent flower stalks and trim back any damaged foliage to maintain tidy clumps; divide overcrowded clumps every 3–4 years to rejuvenate

Height & Width: 40 cm tall × 25 cm wide

Thriver Eremophila is a robust and versatile plant, perfect for creating colourful, low-maintenance landscapes while supporting local wildlife. Bred for the unique challenges of Australia’s climate, this dense, fast-growing plant displays vivid dark fuchsia flowers that add striking visual interest. Its ability to thrive in diverse conditions, makes it an ideal choice for both beauty and durability. Thriver excels in informal hedges, feature shrubs, or structured designs with minimal pruning.

Care

Light: Thrives in full sun to part shade
Soil: Tolerating a range of soils, including clay, loam, and sand
Climate: Extremely hardy and drought-tolerant; ideal for heat, coastal conditions, and light frost.
Fertilising: Use a balanced fertiliser in early spring to support flowering and overall health.
Watering: Low water requirements once established; occasional watering during extended dry spells is recommended.
Pruning & Maintenance: Light pruning after flowering encourages bushy growth; remove any dead or damaged branches to maintain shape.

Height & Width: 1.5m high x 1.5 m wide.