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Kangaroo-Proof Plants

It may seem odd to gardeners in other parts of the world that kangaroos can be a real pest
in Australian gardens. They eat their way through many precious plants including roses, fruit trees
and bedding plants, even hardy native plants which do not appear tasty at all!
It seems there aren’t many plants which kangaroo won’t eat. Aromatic and prickly shrubs are
the last to be munched, but by late summer in dry conditions, roos seem to eat almost anything.
The following list has been compiled from information gathered from local gardeners. We welcome your comments about your experience with Kangaroos in the garden.

Kangaroos don’t seem to like…

• Anigozanthos Yellow Gem
• Alyogyne hueglii
• Astartea fasciculata
• Austramyrtus dulcis (Midyim)
• Baeckia virgata
• Banksia blechnifolia
• Banksia grandis
• Beaufortia purpurea
• Boronia heterophylla
• Callistemon ‘Endeavour’
• Callistemon ‘Reeves Pink’
• Calothamnus graniticus
• Calothamnus hirsutus
• Chamelauceum spp. (Geraldton Wax)
• Correa ‘Dusky Bells’
• Crowea exalata
• Dampiera diversifolia
• Darwinia oldfieldii
• Eremophila glabra
• Eremophila maculata ‘Pink Passion’
• Philotheca myoporoides (Native daphne)
• Grevillea bipinnatifida (Fuchsia grevillea)
• Grevillea ‘Boongala Spinebill’
• Grevillea ‘Honey Gem’
• Grevillea hookeriana
• Grevillea ‘Lemon Supreme’
• Grevillea ‘Mt Tamboritha’
• Grevillea nudiflora
• Grevillea obtusifolia
• Grevillea ‘Robyn Gordon’
• Grevillea ‘Superb’
• Grevillea ‘Winpara Gold’
• Hakea ‘Burrundong Beauty’
• Hakea bucculenta (red pokers)
• Hakea francisiana
• Hakea laurina (pincushion hakea)
• Hemiandra pungens (Snake bush)
• Hibbertia scandens
• Hovea pungens (Devil pins)
• Hypocalyma angustifolium (Pink myrtle)
• Hypocalyma robustum (Swan River myrtle)
• Kunzea baxteri
• Leptospermum ‘Cardwell’
• Leptospermum sericium (Esperance tea tree)
• Macropidia fulginosa (Black kangaroo paw)
• Melaleuca armillaris (bracelet honey myrtle)
• Melaleuca bracteata ‘Revolution Gold’
• Melaleuca incana (chenille honey myrtle)
• Melaleuca nesophila
• Prostanthera ovalifolia (Native Mint)
• Thryptomene saxicola
• Westringia fruticosa (Native rosemary)

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Wonderful nursery with a selection of beautiful native plants. I loved walking around the display gardens, my kids loved the playground, and I bought a few lovely plants. Plus I got to pat some doggos! I'll definitely be back for more plantsread more
Claire b
Claire b
02:41 09 Oct 24
Such a great nursery with incredibly helpful staff. Worth the drive from Perth for healthy, good quality plants and good advice. Support local
Alexandra O'Neill
Alexandra O'Neill
08:00 07 Oct 24
Great selection in more natural bush surrounds, with fabulous selection of native plants.. I always enjoy my visits as a lover of plants 🪴 ☺️
Trudy Moreno
Trudy Moreno
12:40 23 Sep 24
called these folks from the other side of the country to organise a gift for a friend, and they were incredibly helpful, sending me photos of various options, and putting together a really lovely gift. amazing service, and delightful to deal with. very impressed!read more
Linda McIver
Linda McIver
07:27 30 Aug 24
A beautifully landscaped nursery. Really makes me miss the days when independent plant nurseries were spread throughout the metro area. Great to see that it is both kid and dog friendly. A pleasure to visit. I just wish I lived closerread more
Gordon Alexander
Gordon Alexander
06:35 11 Aug 24
Good collection of native plants outdoors. Indoor is cozy and has good collection of decors and stuffs both for kids and adults. Beautiful place to bring your kids along too. Nice sculptures and a good playground. Good Coffee. And to most of all to compliment it all "A Star " counter & staff service. Making it all a beautiful visit. A good place to go as a family with kids cuz beautiful memories can be created right from the visit, planting & seeing em grow .read more
Fathima Ajmalsha
Fathima Ajmalsha
01:01 20 Jun 24
What a stunning nursery. I've been going there for so many years. Take a look at this stunning grafted, weeping Grevillia that I bought there about 12 years ago. Look at it now!
Karen Frankel
Karen Frankel
03:10 04 Feb 24
Easily the best place to buy plants in Perth. Great range available throughout the year, all plants look very healthy. We drop in every couple of weeks to add more to the garden. Staff are also very helpful and friendly.read more
Adam Brown
Adam Brown
02:08 16 Nov 23
Couldn't recommend this nursery more. Very friendly staff that take their time to give you all the tips to get your garden the way you like.🎋
Rafael Miojo
Rafael Miojo
09:43 19 Oct 23
Can’t recommend this nursery highly enough!!Staff are knowledgeable, so helpful and very patient! As novice gardeners and lovers of native plants, the staff have helped us greatly with advice over the years. I now have a variety of plants in my garden which are thriving 🌼 In particular, we love our everlastings which spring back to life every year.Love visiting here and making a morning of it. So many plants to dream about taking home with us! There’s even a wonderful gift section with beautiful local wares.read more
SEENWA (Instagram)
SEENWA (Instagram)
07:49 24 Sep 23
Lovely layout that is wheelchair and pram friendly. Amazing native options and fabulous to visit to relax and unwind. You can buy an instant coffee and cookie from the shop or byo. Umbrellas for rainy days and play area for kids.read more
Jennifer Grose (YourElderStories)
Jennifer Grose (YourElderStories)
07:20 22 Jun 23
I may not have found the lucky bamboo I was chasing, however I was glad to take in the sights, see the large variety with clearly labeled signs and grouping.I can say even without purchasing any plants, this is worth the drive it’s to me a hidden gem.read more
Lukas Williams
Lukas Williams
11:47 31 Jan 23
Amazing nursery with a great selection of indoor and outdoor plants. The place is well organized with different labels and the staff is very friendly and helpful. It is a lovely experience that I would recommend to have a look. There is also some seating place for a coffee and a chat while enjoying the greenery.read more
redloop82
redloop82
08:15 02 Oct 22
A definite place to visit if you are into native plants. It's a big nursery in term of space. They might not the most extensive number of plants but mind you they are specialising in native plants so plants selection is selective only to native. You do find some strays like succulents and cacti.The place has a cafe area to sit but doesn't seem to have someone running the cafe itself. It is just a very small section. Also has a playground and a section where you can walk and sit and just enjoy the greeneries.What I love about this place is they sell many garden decorations and pieces, but definitely check out their pots. Bought some and will definitely be back just for the pots alone!read more
Annie L
Annie L
01:00 21 Sep 22
A beautiful nursery, predominantly focused on Australian native plants. Everything is well set out, with plants grouped in different categories. The plants are very reasonably priced. They sell well established plants, as well as tube stock, seedlings, herbs and vegetables.Features also include a children's playground, public toilets, giftware, indoor plants, pots, soil and a sample garden. They even have pet chickens! The staff are friendly and can help to give you suggestions for your garden.read more
Emily Elmlund
Emily Elmlund
08:05 27 Aug 22
Love Zanthorrea....great choice of Natives. Helpful staff and just a beautiful garden feel which is inviting to wander around. We have ripped out a front lawn and slowly replanting as a native garden.
Esther Carder
Esther Carder
07:31 16 Dec 21
Zanthorrea Nursery is a family-owned garden centre, located in the hills of Perth, Western Australia.At Zanthorrea they specialise in Australian natives, which are among the world's most lovely and hardy plants.I relocated from Adelaide 5 mths ago & I have learnt that 60% of the wild flowers in WA can not be found anywhere else in the world.I was dragged to plant nurseries my whole childhood bit it’s funny, as now I remember it as a highlight, the adventure my sister & I had while our parents gathered for the coming season.Zanthorrea is a wonderland of natives, tropical, succulents & plantable produce. They have wonderful designed gardens & fish ponds to admire & the kids will love it! You will find pots galore, kids play equipment & chooks in a cage (ethical one that is) Coffee machine, ice cream & a gift shop that I could have emptied.Staff were knowledgeable & engaging when I had questions.With the drive that’s for sure!read more
Sally Walsh
Sally Walsh
12:24 30 Sep 21
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