Native Shrubs and Groundcovers

Callistemon

The Bottlebrush is a member of the Callistemon genus, which comes under the umbrella of the Myrtle family.

They are a very hardy Australian shrub or small tree that features a magnificent and highly distinctive flower head.

Their prolific flowers are adored by nectar loving birds and insects and their ability to survive the harshest gardener neglect makes the Bottlebrush a great choice for almost every garden and landscaping project.

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Westringia

Westringia will retain a healthy bushy appearance for many years without developing the woody appearance that spoils some groundcover plants.

The westringia varieties feature dense, fast-growing foliage with delicate mauve, blue-purple or white flowers with contrasting red or brown spots near the throat of each flower.

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Grevillea

The grevillea has to be one of the all-time most popular spreading shrubs in Australian gardens.

Grevilleas’ exuberant flower displays and the wide range of shapes and sizes (from prostrate plants and small shrubs to large trees) make them the perfect plant for almost any garden setting.

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Lilly Pilly

Lilly Pillies (Australian cherries) are a very popular evergreen tree or hedge that produces an edible red or purple fruit.

The fast growing Lilly pilly tree is characterised by spectacular thick foliage with a glossy sheen, which makes them ideal for use as hedges, windbreaks, as well as for attracting birds or simply as an eye-catching ornamental plant.

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Callistemon

The Bottlebrush is a member of the Callistemon genus, which comes under the umbrella of the Myrtle family.

They are a very hardy Australian shrub or small tree that features a magnificent and highly distinctive flower head.

Their prolific flowers are adored by nectar loving birds and insects and their ability to survive the harshest gardener neglect makes the Bottlebrush a great choice for almost every garden and landscaping project.

Click to read more on Bottlebrush plants.

Westringia

Westringia will retain a healthy bushy appearance for many years without developing the woody appearance that spoils some groundcover plants.

The westringia varieties feature dense, fast-growing foliage with delicate mauve, blue-purple or white flowers with contrasting red or brown spots near the throat of each flower.

Click to read more on Westringia plants.

Grevillea

The grevillea has to be one of the all-time most popular spreading shrubs in Australian gardens.

Grevilleas’ exuberant flower displays and the wide range of shapes and sizes (from prostrate plants and small shrubs to large trees) make them the perfect plant for almost any garden setting.

Click to read more on Grevillea plants.

Correa

Lilly Pilly

Lilly Pillies (Australian cherries) are a very popular evergreen tree or hedge that produces an edible red or purple fruit.

The fast growing Lilly pilly tree is characterised by spectacular thick foliage with a glossy sheen, which makes them ideal for use as hedges, windbreaks, as well as for attracting birds or simply as an eye-catching ornamental plant.

Click to read more on Lilly Pillys.

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