Evergreen · Full Sun / Part Shade
Mature size: 6m–8m high × 4m–6m wide
Most loved for its heart-shaped burgundy foliage and buttery-yellow hibiscus flowers that fade to orange and red.
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Height guide & disclaimer
Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you must confirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.
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| Pot / bag size | Width | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| 30cm Pot | 33cm | 30cm |
| 40cm/45L Pot | 44cm | 41.5cm |
| 50cm Pot / 70L Pot | 55cm | 41.8cm |
| 100L Bag | 50.6cm | 52.8cm |
| 150L Bag | 66cm | 55cm |
| 200L Bag | 71.5cm | 60.5cm |
| 300L Bag | 88cm | 63.8cm |
| 400L Bag | 99cm | 66cm |
| 500L Bag | 122cm | 66cm |
| 750L Bag | 134cm | 69cm |
| 1000L Bag | 146.3cm | 71.5cm |
| 2000L Bag | 176cm | 82.5cm |
General planting reference from our existing size guide. Actual containers can vary by supplier and batch; confirm exact dimensions if required.
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Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Rubra', commonly known as Cottonwood, is a fast-growing evergreen Australian native shrub or small tree valued for its broad heart-shaped burgundy foliage, large tropical-style flowers and exceptional performance in warm coastal positions. The yellow hibiscus flowers age through orange to deep red over the course of the day, giving striking colour contrast against the rich burgundy foliage from spring through autumn.
With a mature height of 4 to 8 metres and a spread of 4 to 6 metres, this variety forms a naturally rounded canopy that can be pruned to shape or left to grow freely as an informal screen. It performs exceptionally well in coastal, subtropical and warm temperate climates, with strong tolerance of salt, wind, clay soils and occasional waterlogging.
As a fast-growing evergreen Australian native for tropical, coastal, native and wildlife gardens, in mixed native plantings, informal hedges, shade canopies and feature positions, Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Rubra' brings burgundy foliage, colour-changing tropical flowers, dense canopy shade and reliable coastal toughness through every season.
About Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Rubra' Cottonwood
Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Rubra', commonly known as Cottonwood, is a fast-growing evergreen Australian native shrub or small tree valued for its broad heart-shaped burgundy foliage and large yellow hibiscus flowers that age through orange to red. It is native to coastal northern Australia and is one of the most striking native trees for warm coastal and tropical gardens.
Cottonwood reaches a mature size of approximately 4 to 8 metres tall and 4 to 6 metres wide, forming a naturally rounded canopy. Growth is fast at 0.5 to 1 metre per year, and the plant can be pruned to maintain a smaller size or shaped into a single-trunk small tree.
Cottonwood produces large tropical hibiscus-style flowers from spring through to autumn. Each bloom opens buttery yellow in the morning and ages through orange to deep red over the course of the day, with multiple flowers at different stages giving a constant colour-changing display against the burgundy foliage.
Yes. Cottonwood is one of the best Australian native trees for direct coastal planting. It handles salt-laden winds, sandy soils and exposed seaside positions with ease, and reflects its natural habitat along the tropical and subtropical coastlines of northern Australia.
Yes. Cottonwood responds well to pruning and can be maintained as an informal hedge, dense screen or shaped into a single-trunk small feature tree. For hedging, trim two to three times per year through the growing season. For tree form, remove lower branches progressively through establishment.
No. Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Rubra' is frost sensitive and best grown in frost-free or protected positions. It performs reliably across tropical Queensland, coastal NSW and warm coastal Victoria, but should be avoided in heavily frost-prone inland areas.
Yes. The nectar-rich hibiscus flowers attract bees, butterflies, native birds including honeyeaters, and beneficial pollinators throughout the long flowering season. The dense broad canopy also offers shelter and nesting habitat for small birds, making Cottonwood one of the most valuable Australian natives for wildlife-friendly gardens.
| Mature height | 6m to 8m |
|---|---|
| Mature width | 4m to 6m |
| Position | Full Sun / Part Shade |
| Growth per year | 0.5m to 1m per year |
| Frost | Frost Sensitive |
| Foliage | Evergreen (foliage year round) |
| Form | Arching Canopy with Pendulous Branches |
| Uses | Screening or Privacy · Feature Tree · Shade Tree · Council or Civic Landscapes · Rural Property Planting · Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots |
Evergreen (foliage year round)
Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Rubra' Cottonwood is expected to grow 0.5m to 1m per year.
Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Rubra' Cottonwood works in an:
Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Rubra' Cottonwood is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height: 6m to 8m
Mature Width: 4m to 6m
Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Rubra' Cottonwood is expected to grow 0.5m to 1m per year.
Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Rubra' Cottonwood is expected to grow 0.5m to 1m per year.
They are considered to have a:
Is Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Rubra' Cottonwood frost tolerant?
Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Rubra' Cottonwood is Frost Sensitive – May suffer damage from frost, best in frost-free or protected spots.
Hibiscus tiliaceus ‘Rubra’ produces large, soft yellow hibiscus flowers that age through orange to deep red over the course of the day. Blooming mainly from late spring through autumn, these colour-changing flowers sit beautifully against the rich burgundy foliage and provide a striking tropical-style display.
Does Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Rubra' Cottonwood flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
Yellow
Yes
Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Rubra' Cottonwood is Native to Native to coastal areas of northern Australia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. The ‘Rubra’ form is prized for its red-bronze foliage.
Its nectar-rich hibiscus blooms attract bees, butterflies and beneficial pollinating insects, while the dense, broad canopy offers excellent shelter and nesting habitat for small birds. The flowers also support day-flying moths and native pollinators, enriching subtropical and coastal garden biodiversity.
Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Rubra' Cottonwood will thrive best in:
Hibiscus tiliaceus ‘Rubra’ performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions. It can tolerate poorer coastal soils but may struggle in heavy clay unless improved with organic matter to enhance drainage and moisture balance. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then maintain deep, consistent watering through dry periods as it matures to support its foliage colour, flower performance and overall vigour.
Is Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Rubra' Cottonwood Drought tolerant?
As a young tree it requires regular watering, and once established ‘Rubra’ develops moderate drought tolerance. It performs best in warm, coastal and humid climates, but still handles dry periods well with deep, occasional watering to maintain leaf colour, vigour and flower production.
Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Rubra', commonly known as Cottonwood, is a fast-growing evergreen Australian native shrub or small tree valued for its broad heart-shaped burgundy foliage and large yellow hibiscus flowers that age through orange to red. It is native to coastal northern Australia and is one of the most striking native trees for warm coastal and tropical gardens.
Cottonwood reaches a mature size of approximately 4 to 8 metres tall and 4 to 6 metres wide, forming a naturally rounded canopy. Growth is fast at 0.5 to 1 metre per year, and the plant can be pruned to maintain a smaller size or shaped into a single-trunk small tree.
Cottonwood produces large tropical hibiscus-style flowers from spring through to autumn. Each bloom opens buttery yellow in the morning and ages through orange to deep red over the course of the day, with multiple flowers at different stages giving a constant colour-changing display against the burgundy foliage.
Yes. Cottonwood is one of the best Australian native trees for direct coastal planting. It handles salt-laden winds, sandy soils and exposed seaside positions with ease, and reflects its natural habitat along the tropical and subtropical coastlines of northern Australia.
Cottonwood is fast-growing, putting on 0.5 to 1 metre of growth per year in suitable conditions. It is one of the quickest ways to establish a fast tropical-style screen, feature tree or native garden anchor in warm climates.
Yes. Cottonwood responds well to pruning and can be maintained as an informal hedge, dense screen or shaped into a single-trunk small feature tree. For hedging, trim two to three times per year through the growing season. For tree form, remove lower branches progressively through establishment.
No. Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Rubra' is frost sensitive and best grown in frost-free or protected positions. It performs reliably across tropical Queensland, coastal NSW and warm coastal Victoria, but should be avoided in heavily frost-prone inland areas.
Yes. The nectar-rich hibiscus flowers attract bees, butterflies, native birds including honeyeaters, and beneficial pollinators throughout the long flowering season. The dense broad canopy also offers shelter and nesting habitat for small birds, making Cottonwood one of the most valuable Australian natives for wildlife-friendly gardens.
Approx. 1.2m – 1.6m
Approx. 1.8m – 3.0m
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Lomandra longifolia 'Tanika'® (LM300) is one of the most widely planted Australian native ornamental grasses, valued for its fine bright green strappy foliage, neat compact habit and exceptional resilience in tough landscaping conditions. A naturally compact and finer-foliaged form of the species, 'Tanika' holds a refined mounding shape without the coarser texture of standard Lomandra longifolia.
It performs reliably in full sun through to part shade, tolerates drought, frost, coastal salt and poor soils, and produces small yellow flower spikes through spring and summer that add a soft seasonal lift. At a mature size of around 60 cm tall by 60 cm wide, 'Tanika' is one of the most useful Australian natives for mass planting, modern garden borders, low-maintenance landscapes and feature pot planting.
As a compact evergreen Australian native grass for native, modern, coastal, contemporary and low-maintenance gardens, in mass plantings, borders and feature pot displays, Lomandra longifolia 'Tanika' brings fine textural foliage, year-round form and exceptional toughness to almost any garden brief.
About Lomandra longifolia 'Tanika'
Lomandra 'Tanika' grows to a compact mature size of around 60 cm tall by 60 cm wide, forming a neat rounded mound of fine green strappy foliage. It is significantly more compact and finer-textured than the standard Lomandra longifolia, making it the preferred form for refined garden settings.
Lomandra 'Tanika' grows well in full sun through to part shade and tolerates a wide range of soil types from sandy through to clay. It is excellent for mass planting, low borders, coastal exposed positions and contemporary garden borders, and performs reliably in both garden beds and pots.
Yes. Lomandra 'Tanika' is highly drought tolerant once established and is one of the most reliable Australian natives for low-water gardens. Through establishment it benefits from regular watering, then transitions to natural rainfall in most Australian climates.
Yes. Lomandra 'Tanika' is frost tolerant and performs reliably across cool, temperate and warm Australian climates. The fine evergreen foliage holds its colour through winter with no protection required.
Yes. Lomandra 'Tanika' produces small yellow flower spikes through spring and into summer, sitting just above the foliage. The flowers are softly fragrant and provide a delicate seasonal lift, though the plant is grown primarily for its foliage form rather than its flowering.
Lomandra 'Tanika' is exceptionally low maintenance. Water through establishment, then sparingly. Every 2 to 3 years, give plants a hard tidy in late winter by removing old foliage to encourage fresh growth. No regular pruning is otherwise required.
Yes – mass planting is one of the most successful uses for Lomandra 'Tanika'. Planted on a 50 to 60 cm spacing the plants knit together into a refined textural carpet within 12 to 18 months, providing a contemporary and resilient alternative to traditional groundcovers and grasses.
Lomandra longifolia 'Tanika'® (LM300) is one of the most widely planted Australian native ornamental grasses, valued for its fine bright green strappy foliage, neat compact habit and exceptional resilience in tough landscaping conditions. A naturally compact and finer-foliaged form of the species, 'Tanika' holds a refined mounding shape without the coarser texture of standard Lomandra longifolia.
It performs reliably in full sun through to part shade, tolerates drought, frost, coastal salt and poor soils, and produces small yellow flower spikes through spring and summer that add a soft seasonal lift. At a mature size of around 60 cm tall by 60 cm wide, 'Tanika' is one of the most useful Australian natives for mass planting, modern garden borders, low-maintenance landscapes and feature pot planting.
As a compact evergreen Australian native grass for native, modern, coastal, contemporary and low-maintenance gardens, in mass plantings, borders and feature pot displays, Lomandra longifolia 'Tanika' brings fine textural foliage, year-round form and exceptional toughness to almost any garden brief.
About Lomandra longifolia 'Tanika'
Lomandra 'Tanika' grows to a compact mature size of around 60 cm tall by 60 cm wide, forming a neat rounded mound of fine green strappy foliage. It is significantly more compact and finer-textured than the standard Lomandra longifolia, making it the preferred form for refined garden settings.
Lomandra 'Tanika' grows well in full sun through to part shade and tolerates a wide range of soil types from sandy through to clay. It is excellent for mass planting, low borders, coastal exposed positions and contemporary garden borders, and performs reliably in both garden beds and pots.
Yes. Lomandra 'Tanika' is highly drought tolerant once established and is one of the most reliable Australian natives for low-water gardens. Through establishment it benefits from regular watering, then transitions to natural rainfall in most Australian climates.
Yes. Lomandra 'Tanika' is frost tolerant and performs reliably across cool, temperate and warm Australian climates. The fine evergreen foliage holds its colour through winter with no protection required.
Yes. Lomandra 'Tanika' produces small yellow flower spikes through spring and into summer, sitting just above the foliage. The flowers are softly fragrant and provide a delicate seasonal lift, though the plant is grown primarily for its foliage form rather than its flowering.
Lomandra 'Tanika' is exceptionally low maintenance. Water through establishment, then sparingly. Every 2 to 3 years, give plants a hard tidy in late winter by removing old foliage to encourage fresh growth. No regular pruning is otherwise required.
Yes – mass planting is one of the most successful uses for Lomandra 'Tanika'. Planted on a 50 to 60 cm spacing the plants knit together into a refined textural carpet within 12 to 18 months, providing a contemporary and resilient alternative to traditional groundcovers and grasses.
Trachelospermum jasminoides, commonly called Star Jasmine, is an evergreen twining climber, and despite the name it is not a true jasmine. Stems wind through wire and lattice and build a woody framework over time, carrying oval, glossy dark green leaves. Scented white flowers shaped like five pointed stars open through spring and summer.
Full sun gives the heaviest flowering, though it grows perfectly well in part shade. Any free draining soil will do. Growth is moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year. It is frost tolerant once established, handles salt wind and short dry periods, and performs from Perth and Adelaide through to Sydney and Brisbane.
On a fence or wall it covers 2 to 3 metres of support, more with age and training. Left unsupported it spreads as a groundcover 30 to 45 centimetres deep, useful on batters and under established trees. It is the standard answer when a boundary needs green cover without the bulk of a hedge.
About Star Jasmine
Trachelospermum jasminoides is an evergreen twining climber from east Asia, and despite the common name it is not a true jasmine. It builds a woody framework of stems carrying glossy dark green leaves, and produces scented white flowers shaped like five pointed stars. It is grown as a climber, a groundcover or a clipped cover.
Growth is moderate at about 30 to 50 centimetres a year once established. The first year is slow while the roots develop, and the pace picks up noticeably in the second and third seasons. Regular water and a spring feed speed things along, and plants tied in early cover a fence faster than those left to find their own way.
It grows in full sun through to part shade. Full sun produces the tightest growth and by far the most flowers, while shaded plants stay leafier with sparse flowering. In hot inland gardens some afternoon shade prevents leaf scorch. Against a west facing wall, make sure the roots stay mulched and watered.
Yes, established plants handle light to moderate frost without damage, though the leaves often take on a bronze or purple tone through winter and green up again in spring. Young plants in their first winter are more vulnerable and benefit from a sheltered position or a temporary cover in cold inland districts.
Yes. Left without support it spreads sideways into a dense mat roughly 30 to 45 centimetres deep, which is a common way to cover batters, median strips and the ground under established trees. Space plants about 1 metre apart for cover within two seasons, and trim the runners back off paths.
It handles coastal conditions well, including salt laden wind and sandy soil, provided it is not in the front line of direct salt spray. Improve sandy ground with compost before planting and mulch to hold moisture. It is used widely on coastal fences and retaining walls along the eastern and southern seaboard.
Water through the first two summers, after which it asks for very little. Prune after flowering, cutting back long runners and thinning the framework if it has built up thick and woody. It takes a hard cut back and reshoots. Feed in early spring. Wear gloves when pruning, as the milky sap can irritate skin.
Buxus sempervirens, English Box, is the classic hedging box, a dense evergreen shrub with small glossy leaves set on short internodes. Hedging form stock is grown from material selected for tight branching, so plants knit into a solid face and take a clean line under shears. Pale yellow spring flowers are small and lightly scented.
Full sun through to part shade suits it, in a well drained soil kept evenly moist while the roots establish. Cool temperate and temperate districts are its strength, and mature plants shrug off repeated winter frost. Growth of 15 to 30 centimetres a year is steady rather than quick, which keeps a hedge line honest.
It is the standard choice for low borders, parterres, knot gardens and the clipped edges that hold a formal garden together. Councils and heritage properties specify it for the same reason home gardeners do. It stays where it is put and reads the same in July as it does in January.
About English Box
Buxus sempervirens is a slow growing evergreen shrub with small, glossy, dark green leaves, grown for centuries as a clipped hedge. The hedging form is selected for tight branching and short internodes, so plants knit together into a solid face and take a sharp edge under shears. It is not related to native Australian box species.
As a hedge it is normally held between 30 centimetres and 1 metre, which is where the plant looks its best. Taller hedges to about 1.5 metres are achievable with patience. Left entirely unclipped the species will slowly reach 3 to 5 metres tall and 2 to 3 metres wide over several decades.
For a low border hedge from 20 or 30 centimetre stock, plant 25 to 30 centimetres apart, which is three to four plants per metre. For a taller hedge from 50 centimetre stock, 35 to 40 centimetres apart is enough. Closer spacing closes the line sooner but does not change the finished result.
English Box has finer, darker foliage and a slower, tighter habit, which suits low formal hedges and parterres. Japanese Box is a little coarser and faster, holds its colour better in heat and humidity, and is the safer choice in warmer or more humid districts. In cool temperate gardens English Box remains the traditional pick.
Yes, and comfortably so. It is one of the more cold hardy hedging plants available, and established hedges take repeated winter frost without damage, including in Canberra, Ballarat, Orange and across Tasmania. A late frost can bronze new spring growth, but the plant grows straight through it. Water well before winter in the first year.
It grows in full sun through to part shade. Part shade keeps the leaf a deeper green in hot districts, while full sun gives the densest growth in cool ones. Heavy shade produces thin, open growth that never closes properly into a hedge, so aim for at least three or four hours of direct light.
Trim twice a year, in late spring and again in late summer, always cutting the sides slightly wider at the base so light reaches the lower foliage. Feed in early spring, mulch, and water deeply in dry spells rather than lightly and often. Renovation cuts back into old wood are tolerated but are best staged over two seasons.
Stachys byzantina, commonly known as Lamb's Ears, is a low-growing spreading perennial valued for its remarkably soft, silvery-white woolly foliage that has the texture of lamb's ears. The thick, fuzzy oval leaves form low dense mats of silver, creating one of the most distinctive textural foliage effects in the garden.
It performs best in full sun to part shade with free-draining soil and is highly drought tolerant once established. Stachys byzantina spreads gently to form silver mats, suiting cottage gardens, sensory gardens, Mediterranean borders and as silver foliage contrast in mixed plantings. Tall pink-purple flower spikes appear through late spring and summer, though many gardeners remove them to keep the focus on the unique foliage.
As a foliage groundcover in cottage, Mediterranean, sensory and contemporary gardens, in low borders, mass plantings and along pathways where the soft texture invites touch, Stachys byzantina brings silvery contrast, drought tolerance and a tactile quality children and visitors gravitate toward.
About Stachys byzantina Lamb's Ears
Stachys byzantina foliage forms low mats around 20 to 30 centimetres tall and 45 to 60 centimetres wide, spreading gently to form dense silver groundcover. Flower spikes can reach 50 to 75 centimetres when in bloom.
Stachys byzantina produces tall pink-purple flower spikes through late spring and summer, rising well above the silver foliage. Some gardeners remove the flower spikes as they emerge to maintain a tidy carpet of foliage and concentrate the plant's energy into leaf growth.
Stachys byzantina grows best in full sun to part shade with free-draining soil. It suits cottage borders, Mediterranean gardens, sensory plantings, pathway edges and silver foliage features. Avoid humid, poorly drained or deeply shaded positions where the woolly leaves can rot.
Yes. Once established, Stachys byzantina is highly drought tolerant thanks to its silvery hairs that reflect heat and reduce water loss. Through establishment it benefits from light, regular watering, then transitions to occasional watering through dry periods.
Yes. Stachys byzantina is highly frost hardy, handling moderate to heavy frost once established. The silver foliage often takes on a slightly bronzed tinge in colder periods and recovers fully through spring.
Yes. Stachys byzantina performs well in pots, raised planters and trough plantings, particularly where the silver foliage can spill over edges. Use a free-draining mix, water moderately and ensure the woolly leaves do not sit on wet soil.
Maintain Stachys byzantina by removing flower spikes as they fade, clipping back any rotted or damaged foliage in autumn, and lifting and dividing clumps every two to three years to refresh the planting. Avoid overhead watering, which can mat down the soft foliage.
Lavandula angustifolia, commonly known as English Lavender or True Lavender, is the classic culinary and aromatic lavender, valued for its slim silver-grey foliage and slender unbranched flower spikes that produce the strongest, sweetest fragrance of any lavender species. The dried flowers and essential oil from this species are the foundation of lavender's culinary, medicinal and perfumery use worldwide.
It performs best in full sun with free-draining soil and prefers cool to warm temperate climates. Lavandula angustifolia is highly drought tolerant and frost hardy once established, suited to cottage gardens, herb gardens, low formal borders and pots. It is less tolerant of high humidity than other lavender species, performing best through inland and Mediterranean climates rather than humid subtropical coastal conditions.
As a feature in cottage, herb, kitchen and Mediterranean-style gardens, in low formal borders, pots and mass plantings, Lavandula angustifolia brings refined fragrance, reliable summer flowering and the culinary value that makes it the most useful lavender for cut flowers, drying, oil production and cooking.
About Lavandula angustifolia English Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia generally reaches around 40 to 80 centimetres tall and 50 to 80 centimetres wide at maturity. It is the most compact of the common lavender species, suiting low borders, herb gardens and pots.
Lavandula angustifolia flowers from late spring through summer, producing slender unbracted purple spikes on long stems above silver-grey foliage. The flowers are the most fragrant of any lavender species and are the source of culinary lavender and lavender essential oil.
Yes. Lavandula angustifolia is the true culinary lavender, used in baking, herbal teas, syrups, infusions and as part of the classic Herbes de Provence blend. Other lavender species such as stoechas and dentata are higher in camphor and not recommended for culinary use.
Yes. Lavandula angustifolia is the most frost-hardy of the commonly grown lavenders, handling moderate to heavy frost once established. It is well suited to inland, tableland and cool temperate gardens where other lavender species can struggle.
Yes. Lavandula angustifolia performs excellently in pots and raised planters thanks to its compact size. Use a quality free-draining mix, water moderately through warm weather and ensure drainage holes stay clear, since wet roots are the main cause of lavender decline in containers.
Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender) has slender unbracted flower spikes, flowers later in the season, prefers cooler climates and produces the sweet fragrance associated with culinary and oil use. Lavandula stoechas (Italian Lavender) carries distinctive winged bracts on top of each spike, flowers earlier, suits warm temperate and coastal climates and is grown primarily for ornamental display.
Lavandula angustifolia responds well to a hard prune straight after flowering, cutting back by roughly a third into green foliage. Avoid cutting into old woody stems, since lavender does not reliably reshoot from bare wood. Regular pruning keeps the plant compact and productive for many years.
Hedera canariensis, commonly known as Canary Island Ivy or Algerian Ivy, is a vigorous evergreen climbing and trailing vine valued for its large glossy dark green leaves and its ability to soften walls, pergolas and shaded planting beds with refined coverage. The leaves are noticeably broader and richer than common English Ivy, giving a lush, polished appearance.
It performs reliably in full sun through to full shade with free-draining soil and is highly drought tolerant once established. Hedera canariensis is excellent as a wall climber, a quick groundcover beneath established trees, or a softening green presence over fences and retaining structures in shaded courtyards and heritage gardens.
As a fast-growing evergreen climber and groundcover for cottage, woodland, heritage and formal gardens, in mass plantings, walls, pergolas and shaded courtyards, Hedera canariensis brings dense, glossy foliage, low-maintenance coverage and a long-lived green presence that strengthens steadily with each season.
About Hedera canariensis Canary Island Ivy
Hedera canariensis is a fast-growing evergreen climber, putting on 1 to 2 metres of new growth per year once established. It is one of the quickest ways to soften a new wall or fence, and it covers shaded ground rapidly when planted as a groundcover.
Hedera canariensis grows well in full sun through to full shade, making it one of the most adaptable climbers and groundcovers available. It is excellent against walls, pergolas, retaining structures and fences, and as a groundcover beneath established trees where many other plants struggle to thrive.
No. Hedera canariensis (Canary Island Ivy) has noticeably larger, glossier and more refined leaves than Hedera helix (English Ivy). It also has a more polished overall appearance and a slightly less aggressive root habit, making it the more elegant choice for prominent garden positions and feature walls.
Yes. Hedera canariensis is frost hardy and handles winter frost without damage. It performs reliably across cool, temperate and warm climates and remains evergreen through winter, providing year-round foliage when many surrounding plants are bare.
Hedera canariensis attaches itself directly to walls, fences and timber using small aerial rootlets, so it does not require a trellis or wires. For best results on smooth or painted surfaces, provide initial support or wires until the plant establishes contact and starts climbing on its own.
Hedera canariensis is vigorous and will spread if left unchecked. In garden settings it is easily managed with annual pruning to define edges and keep growth within bounds. It is well suited to defined planting beds and walls rather than naturalised or bush-adjacent settings where it could escape into surrounding vegetation.
Hedera canariensis is very low maintenance. Trim back twice a year to maintain shape and define edges, water moderately through establishment then sparingly, mulch annually, and apply a light slow-release fertiliser in early spring if foliage colour drops.
Echium candicans, commonly known as Pride of Madeira, is a striking evergreen flowering shrub valued for its dramatic spires of deep blue-violet flowers, soft silver-grey foliage and exceptional performance in tough coastal and Mediterranean-style gardens. Each spring the plant produces dense conical flower spikes that can reach 30 to 60 cm in length, smothered in tiny purple flowers that draw bees and beneficial insects in remarkable numbers.
Native to the laurel forests and rocky coastal cliffs of Madeira, Echium candicans thrives in full sun, free-draining soil and exposed positions. It is highly drought tolerant once established, handles salt-laden winds without flinching, and is frost tolerant down to around -5°C in established plants. The combination of soft silver foliage, architectural form and exuberant blue flowering makes it one of the most distinctive feature shrubs for coastal, Mediterranean and modern gardens.
As an evergreen flowering shrub for coastal, Mediterranean, modern and wildlife-friendly gardens, Echium candicans brings dramatic seasonal colour, year-round soft silver foliage, exceptional drought and salt tolerance, and outstanding value to bees, butterflies and beneficial insects through its long spring flowering display.
About Echium candicans Pride of Madeira
Echium candicans grows to a mature size of 1.5 to 2.5 metres tall and 2 to 3 metres wide, forming a substantial rounded shrub. Growth is fast once established, with plants reaching mature size within 3 to 4 seasons in suitable conditions.
Pride of Madeira flowers through spring into early summer, producing dramatic upright conical spikes of small purple-blue flowers that can reach 30 to 60 cm in length. The display lasts six to eight weeks and is one of the most magnetic plants for bees, butterflies and beneficial insects in the garden calendar.
Echium candicans thrives in full sun and free-draining soil. It performs exceptionally well in coastal gardens, exposed positions and Mediterranean-style landscapes, and handles dry rocky soils with ease. It is sensitive to wet feet, so avoid heavy clay or persistently moist positions.
Yes. Echium candicans is exceptionally drought tolerant once established, reflecting its origins on the dry rocky cliffs of Madeira. Through the first season it benefits from regular watering to settle in, after which it performs reliably on natural rainfall in most Australian climates.
Yes. Echium candicans is exceptionally coastal tolerant and handles salt-laden winds, sandy soils and exposed seaside positions with ease. It is one of the best feature shrubs for direct coastal frontage where many other flowering plants struggle.
Prune lightly after flowering by removing spent flower spikes and any leggy growth to maintain a compact rounded form. Avoid hard pruning into old wood as Echium candicans can struggle to regenerate from bare stems. Light annual shaping is the best long-term approach.
Echium candicans typically lives for 5 to 8 years as a feature shrub, with peak flowering displays from years 2 to 6. In favourable coastal conditions plants can live longer. It is best treated as a medium-lived feature rather than a long-term structural shrub, and can be easily replaced or rejuvenated through fresh planting every several years.
Pennisetum setaceum, commonly known as Fountain Grass, is a clumping ornamental grass valued for its graceful arching fountain-like form and feathery pinkish flower spikes that sway in the lightest breeze. The fine narrow foliage forms dense rounded tussocks that bring movement, texture and a sense of softness to architectural and contemporary plantings.
It performs best in full sun with free-draining soil and is highly drought tolerant, heat tolerant and low maintenance once established. Pennisetum setaceum thrives across a wide range of conditions including coastal exposure, poor soils and reflective heat, and is well suited to mass plantings, accent groupings, modern borders and large containers.
As a textural feature in contemporary, coastal and Mediterranean-style gardens, in mass plantings, mixed borders, raised beds and large pots, Pennisetum setaceum brings architectural softness, seasonal flower interest and a low-maintenance reliability that pairs beautifully with structured planting and hard landscaping.
About Pennisetum setaceum Fountain Grass
Pennisetum setaceum generally reaches around 60 to 90 centimetres tall and 60 to 90 centimetres wide, with flower spikes lifting to around 1 to 1.2 metres at peak. The arching fountain form gives the plant a soft graceful silhouette.
Pennisetum setaceum produces feathery pinkish flower spikes from summer through autumn, rising above the foliage and catching the light beautifully. The flower spikes hold well and can be left on the plant through winter for ongoing texture and movement.
Pennisetum setaceum grows best in full sun with free-draining soil. It suits contemporary borders, coastal gardens, mass plantings, accent groupings, raised beds, gravel gardens and large containers, tolerating coastal exposure, poor soils and reflective heat from paving exceptionally well.
Yes. Once established, Pennisetum setaceum is highly drought tolerant and performs reliably through warm, dry periods with minimal watering. Through establishment it benefits from light, regular watering, then transitions to deep, occasional watering through extended dry periods.
Pennisetum setaceum handles light frost once established. In colder districts the foliage may die back through winter but typically reshoots from the base in spring. A hard prune at the end of winter helps refresh the clump for the new season.
Maintain Pennisetum setaceum with an annual hard prune at the end of winter, cutting the clump back to around 10 to 15 centimetres above ground level. Fresh foliage will emerge through spring. Lift and divide clumps every three to four years if they become congested.
For a continuous flowing mass, space Pennisetum setaceum around 50 to 70 centimetres apart. For accent groupings or feature plantings, allow 70 to 90 centimetres between clumps so each plant can develop its full arching fountain form.
Loropetalum chinense 'Burgundy' is an evergreen shrub from the witch hazel family, grown for foliage that holds a deep burgundy to plum colour all year. It forms a dense, rounded bush with layered horizontal branching. In spring the plant carries clusters of fine, ribbon like pink flowers that sit brightly against the dark leaves.
It colours best in full sun and will take partial shade, though the foliage turns greener in deep shade. Give it well drained soil, slightly acidic if you have the choice, and water regularly for the first two summers. It grows 30 to 60 centimetres a year, tolerates light to moderate frost once established and needs little upkeep.
Use it for low hedging, driveway borders, mass planting on banks and as a colour block against green foliage or rendered walls. It also holds its shape in large pots beside an entry or along a terrace. For gardens that need year round contrast without constant clipping, it earns its place.
About Burgundy Loropetalum
It is an evergreen shrub in the witch hazel family, grown for deep burgundy foliage that holds its colour year round and for fine pink spring flowers. It forms a dense, rounded bush with layered branching. Gardeners use it as a permanent colour element rather than something that performs for a few weeks and then fades.
It is evergreen and keeps its foliage through winter. Leaf colour often deepens in cold weather, so the plant looks its best in the months when many gardens are bare. It may shed a small number of older leaves in spring as new growth pushes through, which is normal and not a sign of stress.
Left unpruned it reaches roughly 1.5 to 2 metres tall and about the same across, and older plants in good conditions can push a little wider. Clipping once or twice a year holds it comfortably between 60 centimetres and a metre for low hedging. It responds well to being kept small.
The main flush comes in spring, from around September to November, with clusters of narrow, ribbon like pink petals scattered over the dark foliage. Warmer gardens often get a lighter second flush in autumn. The flowers are subtle from a distance but they are worth a close look when you walk past.
Yes. It suits large pots and planter boxes, which is one of its common uses beside entries and on terraces. Use a quality potting mix with good drainage, choose a container at least 400 millimetres wide, and water when the top few centimetres dry out. Feed with a slow release fertiliser each spring and repot every few years.
Full sun gives the deepest burgundy colour. It grows happily in partial shade but the foliage turns a muddier bronze green as light drops, and flowering thins out. In hot inland gardens some afternoon shade takes pressure off the leaves. Aim for at least four to six hours of direct sun for reliable colour.
Trim after the spring flowering to shape it, cutting back into soft wood rather than old bare stems. Water regularly for the first two summers, after which it copes with normal rainfall in most temperate gardens. Mulch to keep the roots cool and feed with a fertiliser for acid loving plants in early spring.
Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' is the classic burgundy Japanese Maple, with finely lobed purple-red foliage that holds rich colour through the entire growing season. Leaves emerge deep burgundy in spring, deepen through summer, and shift to vivid crimson in autumn, giving more sustained colour impact than green-leaved cultivars that only colour in autumn.
Atropurpureum grows to 4-6 metres tall and 3-4 metres wide with a rounded canopy form. The compact size and elegant branching habit suit residential gardens, courtyards, Japanese-style landscapes, and large pots, and the deep foliage colour contrasts beautifully against green hedges, pale walls, and architectural stonework.
Atropurpureum performs best in cool to temperate regions including VIC, NSW Southern Highlands, ACT, Tasmania, and elevated parts of SA and WA. In warmer climates plant in part shade to protect foliage from scorching, in well-drained soil with consistent moisture during dry spells.
Atropurpureum or Osakazuki? Both are upright Acer palmatum cultivars. Atropurpureum holds deep burgundy-purple foliage through the whole growing season. Osakazuki has bright green summer foliage that transitions to famously brilliant scarlet in autumn. Choose Atropurpureum for continuous purple foliage, or Osakazuki for explosive autumn impact.
About Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' Japanese Maple
Atropurpureum grows to 4-6 metres tall and 3-4 metres wide with a rounded canopy form.
Atropurpureum has a moderate growth rate of 30-50cm per year once established.
Atropurpureum produces deep burgundy to purple-red foliage in spring, holding rich colour through summer, then deepening to vivid crimson in autumn before leaves drop. Its summer colour holds better than many other red-leaf maples.
Atropurpureum performs best in cool to temperate regions including VIC, NSW Southern Highlands, ACT, Tasmania, and elevated parts of SA and WA. In warmer climates plant in part shade to protect foliage from scorching.
Yes. Atropurpureum is excellent in large pots (60L+) and is widely used as a courtyard, balcony, or entrance feature.
Standard Acer palmatum produces green spring foliage with red-orange autumn colour. Atropurpureum offers rich burgundy-purple foliage through the growing season, making it the choice for continuous colour rather than just autumn impact.
Yes. Atropurpureum is fully deciduous. It drops its crimson autumn foliage in winter and produces new burgundy spring leaves.
Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra', the Purple-Leaf Plum, is a much-loved deciduous feature tree grown for its deep purple-black foliage and soft pink spring blossom. The rich leaf colour holds through the entire growing season, giving a striking contrast against green plantings.
Purple-Leaf Plum grows to 4-6 metres tall and 3-4 metres wide with a graceful rounded canopy. The compact, well-structured form and manageable size make it an ideal feature tree for gardens, streetscapes, and small yards, where it offers strong architectural appeal. Masses of soft pink blossoms appear in early spring, often before the new foliage emerges.
Purple-Leaf Plum is highly adaptable and thrives across most Australian climates, tolerating heat, frost, and a wide range of soils once established. It performs best in full sun, which encourages the richest leaf colour, and needs only minimal pruning to maintain its shape.
About Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra' Purple-Leaf Plum
Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra', the Purple-Leaf Plum, grows to 4-6 metres tall and 3-4 metres wide with a rounded canopy.
Purple-Leaf Plum is moderately fast-growing, adding 40-60cm per year once established.
'Nigra' has deep purple-black foliage that holds its rich colour through the entire growing season, providing strong contrast against green plantings.
'Nigra' produces masses of soft pink blossoms in early spring, typically August to September across Australia, often appearing before the new foliage.
Yes. 'Nigra' is fully deciduous, dropping its purple foliage in winter and producing fresh purple leaves in spring after flowering.
Yes. The compact size, pink spring flowers, and year-round purple foliage make 'Nigra' a popular street, feature, and small-garden tree.
'Nigra' is highly adaptable and thrives across most Australian climates, tolerating heat, frost, and a wide range of soils once established.
Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem', known as the Little Gem Magnolia, is a compact, evergreen Southern Magnolia cultivar prized for its upright, dense, conical form and glossy green leaves with bronze undersides. Growing 4-6 metres tall and 2-3 metres wide, it's perfect for smaller gardens, containers, or formal screens.
This tree produces large, fragrant creamy-white flowers up to 20 cm in diameter, blooming intermittently year-round with a peak in late spring to summer. It is pest-resistant, tolerates urban pollution, and is drought-tolerant once established.
Preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil, it requires low maintenance with pruning after flowering to maintain shape. The 'Little Gem' attracts pollinators and offers elegant year-round foliage and floral interest in compact spaces.
Little Gem or Teddy Bear? Little Gem grows taller (4-6m) with a more open conical form, ideal for tall narrow hedges and formal screens. Its sister cultivar Teddy Bear stays more compact (3-4m) with a denser, rounded habit better suited to small formal features and tight courtyard spaces. Both share the same glossy foliage with bronze undersides and large fragrant white blooms.
About Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'
Little Gem grows to 4-6 metres tall and 2-3 metres wide, with an upright pyramidal form.
Little Gem is a slow to moderate grower, adding 20-40cm per year. Patience is rewarded with a dense, formal habit.
Yes. Little Gem makes an excellent formal hedge or screen, particularly in narrow spaces. Plant 1-1.5 metres apart for a continuous screen.
Large fragrant creamy-white flowers appear intermittently year-round, with peak flush from late spring to summer (November to February in Australia).
Both are compact grandiflora magnolias. Little Gem is taller (4-6m) with a more open conical form, while Teddy Bear (3-4m) is bushier with a denser, rounded habit. Choose Little Gem for tall narrow hedges and Teddy Bear for compact formal features in smaller spaces.
Yes. Little Gem is well suited to large pots (60L+) and is widely used as a formal feature in courtyards, narrow garden beds, and balconies.
Little Gem is one of the more adaptable magnolias and grows well across most of Australia, from Queensland through NSW, VIC, SA, WA, and Tasmania. It prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil that is slightly acidic to neutral. Once established it handles frost, heat, and dry spells, though it appreciates a deep watering through long hot summers.
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Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Rubra', commonly known as Cottonwood, is a fast-growing evergreen Australian native shrub or small tree valued for its broad heart-shaped burgundy foliage, large tropical-style flowers and exceptional performance in warm coastal positions. The yellow hibiscus flowers age through orange to deep red over the course of the day, giving striking colour contrast against the rich burgundy foliage from spring through autumn.
With a mature height of 4 to 8 metres and a spread of 4 to 6 metres, this variety forms a naturally rounded canopy that can be pruned to shape or left to grow freely as an informal screen. It performs exceptionally well in coastal, subtropical and warm temperate climates, with strong tolerance of salt, wind, clay soils and occasional waterlogging.
As a fast-growing evergreen Australian native for tropical, coastal, native and wildlife gardens, in mixed native plantings, informal hedges, shade canopies and feature positions, Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Rubra' brings burgundy foliage, colour-changing tropical flowers, dense canopy shade and reliable coastal toughness through every season.
About Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Rubra' Cottonwood
Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Rubra', commonly known as Cottonwood, is a fast-growing evergreen Australian native shrub or small tree valued for its broad heart-shaped burgundy foliage and large yellow hibiscus flowers that age through orange to red. It is native to coastal northern Australia and is one of the most striking native trees for warm coastal and tropical gardens.
Cottonwood reaches a mature size of approximately 4 to 8 metres tall and 4 to 6 metres wide, forming a naturally rounded canopy. Growth is fast at 0.5 to 1 metre per year, and the plant can be pruned to maintain a smaller size or shaped into a single-trunk small tree.
Cottonwood produces large tropical hibiscus-style flowers from spring through to autumn. Each bloom opens buttery yellow in the morning and ages through orange to deep red over the course of the day, with multiple flowers at different stages giving a constant colour-changing display against the burgundy foliage.
Yes. Cottonwood is one of the best Australian native trees for direct coastal planting. It handles salt-laden winds, sandy soils and exposed seaside positions with ease, and reflects its natural habitat along the tropical and subtropical coastlines of northern Australia.
Yes. Cottonwood responds well to pruning and can be maintained as an informal hedge, dense screen or shaped into a single-trunk small feature tree. For hedging, trim two to three times per year through the growing season. For tree form, remove lower branches progressively through establishment.
No. Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Rubra' is frost sensitive and best grown in frost-free or protected positions. It performs reliably across tropical Queensland, coastal NSW and warm coastal Victoria, but should be avoided in heavily frost-prone inland areas.
Yes. The nectar-rich hibiscus flowers attract bees, butterflies, native birds including honeyeaters, and beneficial pollinators throughout the long flowering season. The dense broad canopy also offers shelter and nesting habitat for small birds, making Cottonwood one of the most valuable Australian natives for wildlife-friendly gardens.
