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

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

Thryptomene ‘Pink Lace’ is a native evergreen shrub from Western Australia, celebrated for its abundant clusters of delicate, vibrant pink flowers that bloom during winter and spring. This shrub features tiny, heath-like leaves that release a pleasant aroma when bruised.

Ideal for coastal gardens, low-maintenance landscapes, mixed borders, and cottage-style planting. Its tolerance to salt and dry conditions makes it a fantastic choice for seaside locations, while its vibrant pink flowers are also excellent for cutting and drying.

Care

Light: Full sun, part shade

Soil: Well-drained soils, tolerates sandy and poor soils

Climate: Heat and drought tolerant; excellent coastal tolerance; light frost hardy

Fertilising: Apply a general-purpose fertiliser in spring to encourage flowering

Watering: Low water requirements once established; water deeply but infrequently

Pruning & Maintenance: Remove spent flower stems to encourage repeat flowering; minimal maintenance required

Height & Width: 50cm high × 1m wide

‘Winpara Gem’ is a compact, evergreen Grevillea with glossy dark green foliage and abundant showy spider-like red to deep pink flowers that attract birds and provide long-lasting seasonal colour. Its neat, mounded habit and reliable flowering make it ideal for low hedging, mass planting and wildlife-friendly gardens.

Perfect for borders, mass plantings, containers, rockeries and informal hedging in temperate to warm climates.

Care

Light: Prefers full sun to part shade; best flowering in full sun
Soil: Well-drained soils; tolerates sandy and poorer soils but performs best in moderately fertile mixes
Climate: Suited to temperate and warm climates; drought-tolerant once established and tolerant of coastal exposure; moderate frost tolerance but protect from severe frost
Fertilising: Use a low-phosphorus native or native-friendly fertilizer in spring; light feeding during growth periods supports flowering
Watering: Low to moderate once established; water regularly during establishment and prolonged dry spells
Pruning & Maintenance: Lightly prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage denser growth; avoid heavy pruning into old wood

Height & Width: 2-3 m tall × 2-3 m wide

True Lime Lomandra is an attractive, hardy Australian native grass-like plant renowned for its striking lime-green, strap-like leaves. Its tough, low-maintenance nature makes it an excellent choice for garden borders, rockeries, and low-maintenance landscapes.

Its vibrant foliage provides a fresh, modern look, while its resilience allows it to thrive in diverse conditions.

Care

Light: Prefers full sun to part shade
Soil: Tolerates well-drained soils, including sandy or gravelly types
Climate: Suitable for most Australian climates; drought-tolerant and frost-resistant
Fertilising: Apply a native or balanced fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy growth
Watering: Low water needs once established; water occasionally during prolonged dry periods
Pruning & Maintenance: Remove old or damaged leaves to maintain tidy appearance, as needed

Height & Width: Approximately 65 cm tall and wide

Olearia axillaris ‘Mini’ is a charming, dwarf form of the popular coastal shrub native to Australia. Known for its compact size and soft, silvery-gray foliage, ‘Mini’ is ideal for low borders, rockeries, or container gardening. In spring and summer, it produces small, daisy-like white flowers that add a splash of delicate color and attract native pollinators. Its hardy, drought-tolerant nature makes it a low-maintenance choice for coastal gardens or xeriscapes.

Care

• Light: Prefers full sun; tolerates light shade
• Soil: Well-drained soils; thrives in sandy or rocky conditions
• Climate: Suits coastal and inland environments; handles dry, windy conditions
• Fertilising: Use a low-phosphorus, native-plant fertiliser during active growth
• Watering: Drought tolerant once established; water moderately during extended dry spells
• Pruning & Maintenance: Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape; minimal maintenance needed

Height & Width: approximately 30-50cm tall and wide