Australian Native

Backhousia Enata

Common Name: Lemon Ironwood/ Lemon-scented Myrtle/ Sweet Verbena Tree Description: Backhousia enata is a flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae, native to Northeastern Queensland. It is a multi-stemmed large shrub or tree with rough grey-brown bark on the main trunk. The leaves are glossy and can have a strong aroma described as a menthol smell. It […]

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Backhousia Citriodora

Common Name: Lemon Myrtle Sun Requirements: Lemon Myrtle thrives in full sun to partial shade. It prefers a location with good sunlight exposure but can tolerate some shade, especially in hotter climates. Soil: Plant Lemon Myrtle in well-draining, fertile soil with good moisture retention. It can adapt to various soil types, including sandy, loamy, or

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Backhousia Anisata

Common Name: Aniseed Myrtle Sun Requirements: Backhousia anisata thrives in full sun to partial shade. It prefers a location with good sunlight exposure but can tolerate some shade, especially in hotter climates. Soil: Plant Backhousia anisata in well-draining, fertile soil with good moisture retention. It can adapt to various soil types, including sandy, loamy, or clay

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Correa – Winter Glow

Common Name: Australian Fuchsia Correa ‘Winter Glow’ is a cultivar of the Correa genus, commonly known as Australian Fuchsia. This cultivar is appreciated for its ornamental qualities, including colorful tubular flowers and attractive foliage.  It can reach a height of about 0.9 to 1.5 metres with a similar spread. Correa ‘Winter Glow’ prefers a position in full

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Correa – Little Cate

Common Name: Native fuchsia A small shrub 0.5 metre high by 1 metre across. ‘Little Cate’ is covered in pink bell shaped flowers from late summer to winter. Plants prefer well drained sunny sites but will also grow well in shade.

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Correa Baeuerlenii – Chefs Cap

Common Name: Chefs Cap Correa baeuerlenii, commonly known as “Chef’s Cap” or “Australian Fuchsia,” is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. This attractive plant is known for its unique tubular flowers, which have earned it the nickname “Chef’s Cap” due to the resemblance of its blossoms to a chef’s hat. This shrub has a compact and

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Callistemon – Kings Park Special

Common Name: Bottlebrush Sun Requirements: Callistemon ‘Kings Park Special’ thrives in full sun. It requires at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and flowering. Soil: Plant Callistemon ‘Kings Park Special’ in well-draining soil with good moisture retention. It prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil pH. Amending the soil with organic

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Callistemon – Hot Pink PBR

Common Name: Bottlebrush Sun Requirements: Callistemon ‘Hot Pink’ PBR thrives in full sun. It requires at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and flowering. Soil: Plant Callistemon ‘Hot Pink’ PBR in well-draining soil with good moisture retention. It prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil pH. Amending the soil with organic

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Callistemon – Cherry Time

Common Name: Bottlebrush Sun Requirements: Callistemon ‘Cherry Time’ thrives in full sun. It requires at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and flowering. Soil: Plant Callistemon ‘Cherry Time’ in well-draining soil with good moisture retention. It prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil pH. Amending the soil with organic matter such

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