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Grevillea species, are native to Australia, New Guinea and also New Caledonia.  Most Grevilleas found for sale in your local nursery are from Australia and are bred in Australia. Grevillea are a useful garden plant providing a show of flowers in late winter. The spider like flowers of Grevillea longistyla is the plant pictured right Grevillea … Read More →

The most attractive Thalictrum delavayi is a shade loving plant that requires a humus rich moist soil. This is a clump forming perennial with mauve to lilac flowers rising on tall wiry stems from early summer through to autumn depending on climate. The flowers are bell shaped and contrast well against the green foliage. Originally from China, … Read More →

If you are looking for a small size Lilly Pilly for a hedge, then Acmena smithii Minor could be the answer. This has been a favourite for many years and is sold under a few names. Glossy deep green foliage, new growth a nice bronze and attractive purple berries all add up to a great plant. This is a native plant, best suited to smaller hedges … Read More →

One of the most popular prostrate Grevilleas is  Grevillea lanigera 'Mount Tamboritha'. This is a natural mound forming plant, a neat growth habit and with attractive pink and yellow flowers. The flowers and dense growth habit make this a great plant for attracting the smaller birds to the garden, especially nectar seeking birds. With its neat … Read More →

Actinodium cunninghanii with its daisy like flowers is a small shrubby plant with very attractive flowers. The flower colour does vary, from pink centres with white petals to different shaded of pink to red. This is a naturally low growing plant and it is best grown at the front of the garden border.  It is also excellent when grown in containers … Read More →