Urban Ecology: Mandevilla
Mandevilla, also sold as Dipladenia, is a group of tropical and subtropical climbers valued for their showy trumpet-shaped flowers, lush foliage, and extended blooming season.…
Urban Ecology: Lagerstroemia (Crepe Myrtle)
Lagerstroemia, commonly known as crepe myrtle, is a deciduous tree or shrub appreciated for its vibrant flowers, attractive bark, and autumn colour. Although not native…
Urban Ecology: Hibbertia (Guinea Flower)
Hibbertia scandens, commonly known as guinea flower, is a vigorous Australian native climber or groundcover, renowned for its bright yellow, buttercup-like flowers and adaptability to…
Urban Ecology: Rhagodia (Saltbush)
Rhagodia, one of the genera commonly referred to as saltbush, includes a small group of hardy Australian natives known for their silver-grey foliage and salt-tolerant…
Urban Ecology Snapshot: Eremophila (Emu Bush)
Eremophila, or emu bush, includes over 200 species, most of which are endemic to Australia. Known for their tubular flowers, drought resilience, and vibrant foliage…
Urban Ecology: Correa (Native Fuchsia)
Correa species, often called native fuchsias, are beloved for their tubular flowers, soft foliage, and tolerance of shade and dry conditions. They’re a mainstay in…
Featured Plants
Autumn Royalty™
Heat & cold tolerant Azalea with masses of fuchsia flowers that repeat bloom
Slim™
A unique narrow growth habit makes it great for tight planting areas
Pinnacle™
Provides sculptured design for tight planting areas
Blush™
Produces red new growth when other Nandinas are green in spring and autumn
Grey Box™
An extremely compact form of Westringia that was NGIA Plant of the Year 2015
Little Ruby™
Compact Alternanthera with stunning deep burgundy foliage
Dense Fence™
Requires less pruning than the common form, and has finer leaves, higher density and shorter inter-nodes
Cosmic White™
Exempt from the NSW Rhaphiolepis ban as it rarely if ever produces seed