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AUSTRALIAN NATIVE NURSERY PERTH
Zanthorrea Specialises In Australian Plants
Australian native plants are well known for their unique beauty. Long neglected as garden plants in Western Australia, they have had a recent surge in popularity as water-wise alternatives to traditional garden plants. Plant breeders, both in Australia and overseas are developing cultivars and hybrids with wide appeal. As well as looking spectacular in the contemporary or bush garden, our local flora is highly attractive to birds and other native animals.
All the plants we grow on site are potted on by hand and our nursery meets Both NIASA (Nursery Industry Accreditation Scheme Australia) and SGA (Sustainable Gardening Australia) standards.
PLANT OF THE MONTH
Goodenia ovata
Kunzea recurva
This month, we are featuring this attractive, hardy, medium shrub which grows naturally all through the south-west of WA. In late spring to early summer, it produces spherical, bright pink/purple flower heads on the ends of its branches which attract pollinators to your garden. It has an upright, bushy habit which makes it useful as an informal screen or in low maintenance mixed garden beds. Best in free draining soil in full sun or part shade. Frost and drought hardy once established.
2m H x 2m W
Plant List
In this list you will find information on flowering time, colours and heights for plants we often have available. Our plant list is a helpful guide to the plants grow, but doesn’t show current availability or pricing. If you are interested in any plants on the list, please give the nursery a call to check availability and pricing.
NURSERY PLANTS Perth
Bulbine bulbosa
Bulbine Lily
A tufting, herbaceous perennial which grows from an underground, bulb-like structure called a corm. While the corm is edible, the above ground parts can be toxic in high quantities, so exercise caution. It produces soft, fleshy leaves and a bright yellow flower held above the foliage. In its natural range in Eastern Australia, it will flower from spring – autumn, but the flowering period is shorter in Perth, with the plant often going dormant over our dry, hot summers. It will resprout after dormancy with the Autumn rain. If your garden has summer irrigation, you may be able to enjoy the cheerful, fragrant, yellow flowers all summer. Grows well in pots, cottage gardens, and creates a lovely display when mass planted. Reliable in most soil types, frost hardy once established. Plant in full sun or part shade and water regularly through summer if you want to avoid summer dormancy.
40cm leaves, 50cm flower spikes
Hakea incrassata
Marble Hakea
The common name for this SW WA native comes from the round, woody fruit that is produced after flowering, which is a beneficial food source for seed eating birds. An open, upright growth habit makes this a great addition to mixed and low maintenance gardens. Creamy, pink flowers are produced in winter – spring. Frost and drought hardy once established. Plant in full or part sun in free-draining soil.
1.2m H x 1m W
Boronia filifolia
Slender Boronia
Endemic to South Australia and Victoria, this pretty and fragrant small shrub has fine, aromatic foliage and an upright, dense growth habit. Pretty, pink, star shaped flowers are dotted throughout the bush from late autumn to early summer. Best in part shade in soil that has been improved with organic matter. Mulch through summer.
50cm H x 50cm W
Tasmannia lanceolata
Pepperberry or Tasmanian Mountain Pepper
An attractive addition to a bush tush tucker garden, this Tasmanian native grows in to a large shrub or small tree. The leaves are edible and have a peppery flavour. There are separate male and female trees, if you have both, you will also get a fleshy edible berry with fruity, peppery flavour. Needs a protected, shady spot in Perth, with regular summer water.
We have only male trees available at the moment.
5m H x 3m W – in Perth (larger in its natural range)
Verticordia monadelpha
Pink Woolly Featherflower
You will find this small shrub growing naturally to the North of Perth around Geraldton. It produces a spectacular display when it becomes smothered in bright pink/purple flowers in spring – early summer. Naturally compact, it does not require too much maintenance. Great for sunny, dry, sandy gardens. Frost and drought hardy once established. Make sure to keep the mulch away from the main stem.
80cm H x 1m W
Acacia aestivalis
This WA native can form a large shrub or small tree and is tough and versatile. Growing in sandy or clay soils, in sunny or shady positions. It has an upright, dense growth habit and yellow pompom flowers summer. Drought hardy once established.
4m H x 3m W
What else is at Zanthorrea Nursery?
Native Tubestock
A big range of tubestock, with an extended range in Autumn to Spring. $4.95 each, or for 9 and above $4.50 each.
Vegetable Seedlings
We love growing our own veges and like to have a big selection for our customers.
Exotic Plants
A select range of exotic plants we have found to grow well in Perth, including South Africa's stunning proteas.
