Coast Tolerant

Boronia Heterophylla – Blue Waves

Common Name: Leafy Boronia Sun Requirements: Boronia heterophylla ‘Blue Waves’ thrives in partial shade to full sun. It prefers a location with filtered sunlight, especially in hotter climates, to protect its delicate foliage from scorching. Soil: Plant Boronia heterophylla ‘Blue Waves’ in well-draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil. A mixture of sandy loam enriched with

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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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