Baeckea virgata ‘miniature’
Reliable, versatile and attractive, what more could you want in plant? This compact small shrub has deep green leaves which are contrasted beautifully in the warmer months by fresh, white, star flowers. When in flower, these great little shrubs are alive with buzzing and surrounded by hoverflies and various other insects, adding to the important biodiversity in your garden. Can be pruned to any shape you desire, topiary them, shape into a ball, or try as a bonsai! Great as low border or hedge (come in to Zanthorrea and see ours at the front of the shop!), in rockeries, pots and mixed shrubbery. Will grow in full sun or shade in all soil types including sand, clay and mildly alkaline soils.
50cm H x 50cm W
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 Westringia longifolia
A tough, spreading, medium shrub with mid-green leaves and white flowers spring to summer. Its dense habit makes it ideal for a low screen with minimal pruning, or it can be pruned into a formal hedge or shaped into a ball. A versatile plant that will grow in sand or clay and will tolerate those areas that are wet in winter and hot, dry in summer. Great in the shade or full sun. Frost and drought hardy once established.
1.5m H x 2m W |
 Dodonaea viscosa ‘purpurea’
Commonly known as the Purple Hop Bush, this fast growing, tall shrub is perfectly suited for use as a screen, hedge, or windbreak. The relatively narrow growth habit makes it useful in areas where you want something tall, to hide a fence, or give privacy, but not too wide. Striking, purple foliage creates interest and contrast in the garden, while the ornamental, papery seed pods in summer will add another dimension of interest and attracted seed eating birds. Will grow in most free-draining soil types, is moderately lime tolerant and is frost and drought hardy once established. Tip prune while establishing to encourage more dense habit.
3m H x 2m W
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Pimelea ferruginea alba
A great small shrub for heavier soil types with glossy green leaves and a naturally compact, round habit. Butterflies and hoverflies can’t resist the masses of white flowers in clusters on the ends of the of the branches in spring. Great in shady spots and will grow in full sun with some summer water. Useful in mixed shrubbery, containers, and rockeries. Tip prune after flowering to encourage dense growth and more flowers for the following season.
1m H x 1m W
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Lepidosperma longitudinale
The Pithy Sword Sedge has upright, rigid leaves and is a valuable addition to any frog pond. As well as providing a safe ladder for frogs to leave the water, these strappy leafed, clumping sedges create important habitat, protection and breeding spots for frogs, and other aquatic inhabitants. Brown flowers appear above the foliage in winter. Can be submerged in ponds or bogs or planted in seasonally wet areas in the garden. Will also tolerate periods of dry and mild frost.
1m – 2m H x 50cm W
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Grevillea ‘Ellendale’
A graceful and delicate looking grevillea with a gentle, weeping habit and finely divided dark green leaves. Bright red flowers attract nectar feeding birds and insects in winter and spring, followed by seeds which the shy, red-capped parrots love to feed on. Will grow successfully in a wide range of free-draining soil types including sand, clay, and mildly alkaline soils. Great in sunny and shady positions and is drought and frost hardy once established.
1.5m H x 2m W
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