Most loved for its large velvety silver-grey foliage that creates dramatic texture and architectural structure in dry gardens.
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Kalanchoe beharensis, commonly known as Felt Bush or Velvet Leaf Kalanchoe, is a striking evergreen succulent shrub valued for its large velvety silver-grey foliage and bold sculptural form. The triangular leaves are covered in a soft felt-like texture that catches the light, creating dramatic visual contrast in dry, contemporary and Mediterranean-style gardens.
Native to the dry rocky slopes of Madagascar, Kalanchoe beharensis performs reliably in full sun through to part shade with free-draining soil. Once established it is exceptionally drought tolerant, handles heat with ease, and develops a sculptural branching form with age that softens with each season. It is sensitive to frost and to wet feet, so it does best in warm protected positions or as a striking feature in generous containers.
As an architectural evergreen succulent for contemporary, Mediterranean, succulent and dry gardens, in courtyards, large pots and high-impact feature positions, Kalanchoe beharensis brings velvety silver foliage, sculptural form, year-round texture and exceptional drought tolerance to warm Australian climates.
About Kalanchoe beharensis Felt Bush
Kalanchoe beharensis grows to a mature size of approximately 2 to 4 metres tall and 1.5 to 3 metres wide, forming an upright sculptural branching shrub over time. Growth is moderate at 20 to 50 cm per year in suitable conditions, and the plant develops increasing character and gnarled branching with age.
Kalanchoe beharensis performs best in warm climates with full sun to part shade, free-draining soil and protection from frost. It thrives in tropical and subtropical Queensland, coastal NSW, warm parts of Sydney and Adelaide, and is best grown in pots in cooler climates so it can be moved under cover through winter.
Yes. Kalanchoe beharensis is exceptionally drought tolerant once established, reflecting its origins on the dry rocky slopes of Madagascar. Through establishment it needs only light watering, and once established it thrives on natural rainfall and minimal supplementary watering. Overwatering is a much greater risk than underwatering.
No. Kalanchoe beharensis is frost sensitive and can suffer damage in frost-prone conditions. It performs best in frost-free or protected positions. In cooler climates it is best grown in a moveable pot that can be brought under cover through winter, or planted in a heavily protected microclimate.
Yes. Kalanchoe beharensis is excellent in large pots, where it makes a dramatic architectural feature. Use a free-draining succulent or cactus mix, choose a generous pot of at least 40 cm diameter to support the sculptural form, and water sparingly. Potted plants can be moved under cover in cooler months in frost-prone areas.
Yes. Mature Kalanchoe beharensis produces clusters of small yellow to greenish flowers on tall stems through the warmer months. The flowers are relatively subtle and the plant is valued primarily for its large felted silver foliage and sculptural form rather than its flowering display.
Kalanchoe beharensis is very low maintenance once established. Water sparingly, especially through cooler months when overwatering risks root rot. Remove older yellowing leaves as required to keep the form clean. Apply a light succulent fertiliser in early spring if growth is slow. Protect from frost in marginal climates.
| 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 |
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Kalanchoe beharensis, commonly known as Felt Bush or Velvet Leaf Kalanchoe, is a striking evergreen succulent shrub valued for its large velvety silver-grey foliage and bold sculptural form. The triangular leaves are covered in a soft felt-like texture that catches the light, creating dramatic visual contrast in dry, contemporary and Mediterranean-style gardens.
Native to the dry rocky slopes of Madagascar, Kalanchoe beharensis performs reliably in full sun through to part shade with free-draining soil. Once established it is exceptionally drought tolerant, handles heat with ease, and develops a sculptural branching form with age that softens with each season. It is sensitive to frost and to wet feet, so it does best in warm protected positions or as a striking feature in generous containers.
As an architectural evergreen succulent for contemporary, Mediterranean, succulent and dry gardens, in courtyards, large pots and high-impact feature positions, Kalanchoe beharensis brings velvety silver foliage, sculptural form, year-round texture and exceptional drought tolerance to warm Australian climates.
About Kalanchoe beharensis Felt Bush
Kalanchoe beharensis grows to a mature size of approximately 2 to 4 metres tall and 1.5 to 3 metres wide, forming an upright sculptural branching shrub over time. Growth is moderate at 20 to 50 cm per year in suitable conditions, and the plant develops increasing character and gnarled branching with age.
Kalanchoe beharensis performs best in warm climates with full sun to part shade, free-draining soil and protection from frost. It thrives in tropical and subtropical Queensland, coastal NSW, warm parts of Sydney and Adelaide, and is best grown in pots in cooler climates so it can be moved under cover through winter.
Yes. Kalanchoe beharensis is exceptionally drought tolerant once established, reflecting its origins on the dry rocky slopes of Madagascar. Through establishment it needs only light watering, and once established it thrives on natural rainfall and minimal supplementary watering. Overwatering is a much greater risk than underwatering.
No. Kalanchoe beharensis is frost sensitive and can suffer damage in frost-prone conditions. It performs best in frost-free or protected positions. In cooler climates it is best grown in a moveable pot that can be brought under cover through winter, or planted in a heavily protected microclimate.
Yes. Kalanchoe beharensis is excellent in large pots, where it makes a dramatic architectural feature. Use a free-draining succulent or cactus mix, choose a generous pot of at least 40 cm diameter to support the sculptural form, and water sparingly. Potted plants can be moved under cover in cooler months in frost-prone areas.
Yes. Mature Kalanchoe beharensis produces clusters of small yellow to greenish flowers on tall stems through the warmer months. The flowers are relatively subtle and the plant is valued primarily for its large felted silver foliage and sculptural form rather than its flowering display.
Kalanchoe beharensis is very low maintenance once established. Water sparingly, especially through cooler months when overwatering risks root rot. Remove older yellowing leaves as required to keep the form clean. Apply a light succulent fertiliser in early spring if growth is slow. Protect from frost in marginal climates.
Evergreen (foliage year round)
Kalanchoe beharensis – Felt Bush is expected to grow 20cm to 50cm per year (moderate).
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Kalanchoe beharensis – Felt Bush is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height: 2m to 4m
Mature Width: 1.5m to 3m
Kalanchoe beharensis – Felt Bush is expected to grow 20cm to 50cm per year (moderate).
Kalanchoe beharensis – Felt Bush is expected to grow 20cm to 50cm per year (moderate).
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Is Kalanchoe beharensis – Felt Bush frost tolerant?
Kalanchoe beharensis – Felt Bush is Frost Sensitive – May suffer damage from frost, best in frost-free or protected spots.
Kalanchoe beharensis produces clusters of small yellow-green flowers on tall stems from mature plants during the warmer months. While relatively subtle, the blooms add light seasonal interest, with the plant primarily valued for its large felted foliage and sculptural form.
Does Kalanchoe beharensis – Felt Bush flower?
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Kalanchoe beharensis – Felt Bush is Native to Madagascar, where Kalanchoe beharensis grows naturally in dry rocky environments and arid tropical regions.
Its seasonal flowers provide nectar for bees and other beneficial pollinators when in bloom. The dense velvety foliage also creates sheltered microhabitats for small insects within dry garden and container settings.
Kalanchoe beharensis – Felt Bush will thrive best in:
Kalanchoe beharensis performs best in free-draining sandy or gritty soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH, reflecting the dry rocky habitats of its native Madagascar. It will tolerate poorer soils provided drainage remains excellent, and is sensitive to heavy clay or persistently wet conditions which can quickly lead to root rot. Improve drainage in heavier soils with coarse sand and grit, or grow in elevated raised beds or generous free-draining pots.
Is Kalanchoe beharensis – Felt Bush Drought tolerant?
Through establishment Kalanchoe beharensis benefits from light watering to build a strong root system without saturating the soil. Once established it shows exceptional drought tolerance reflecting its origins on the dry rocky slopes of Madagascar, performing reliably on minimal supplementary watering, and overwatering poses a far greater risk than underwatering at all stages.
Kalanchoe beharensis, commonly known as Felt Bush or Velvet Leaf Kalanchoe, is a striking evergreen succulent shrub from Madagascar valued for its large velvety silver-grey triangular leaves and sculptural architectural form. It is one of the most distinctive succulents available for warm Australian gardens.
Kalanchoe beharensis grows to a mature size of approximately 2 to 4 metres tall and 1.5 to 3 metres wide, forming an upright sculptural branching shrub over time. Growth is moderate at 20 to 50 cm per year in suitable conditions, and the plant develops increasing character and gnarled branching with age.
Kalanchoe beharensis performs best in warm climates with full sun to part shade, free-draining soil and protection from frost. It thrives in tropical and subtropical Queensland, coastal NSW, warm parts of Sydney and Adelaide, and is best grown in pots in cooler climates so it can be moved under cover through winter.
Yes. Kalanchoe beharensis is exceptionally drought tolerant once established, reflecting its origins on the dry rocky slopes of Madagascar. Through establishment it needs only light watering, and once established it thrives on natural rainfall and minimal supplementary watering. Overwatering is a much greater risk than underwatering.
No. Kalanchoe beharensis is frost sensitive and can suffer damage in frost-prone conditions. It performs best in frost-free or protected positions. In cooler climates it is best grown in a moveable pot that can be brought under cover through winter, or planted in a heavily protected microclimate.
Yes. Kalanchoe beharensis is excellent in large pots, where it makes a dramatic architectural feature. Use a free-draining succulent or cactus mix, choose a generous pot of at least 40 cm diameter to support the sculptural form, and water sparingly. Potted plants can be moved under cover in cooler months in frost-prone areas.
Yes. Mature Kalanchoe beharensis produces clusters of small yellow to greenish flowers on tall stems through the warmer months. The flowers are relatively subtle and the plant is valued primarily for its large felted silver foliage and sculptural form rather than its flowering display.
Kalanchoe beharensis is very low maintenance once established. Water sparingly, especially through cooler months when overwatering risks root rot. Remove older yellowing leaves as required to keep the form clean. Apply a light succulent fertiliser in early spring if growth is slow. Protect from frost in marginal climates.
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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.
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.
Rosmarinus officinalis, now reclassified as Salvia rosmarinus, is Rosemary, an upright evergreen shrub with narrow needle-like grey-green leaves and a dense woody frame. The foliage is strongly aromatic year round, and small pale blue flowers appear over winter and into spring. Prostrate forms trail rather than stand upright.
It wants full sun and sharp drainage, and it is happier dry than wet. Established plants handle drought, salt wind and exposed positions with ease, which suits warm temperate and Mediterranean climates across southern Australia. Growth is 30 to 50 centimetres a year and maintenance amounts to an annual trim.
Rosemary is used as low hedging, in borders, as groundcover in its prostrate forms, and in herb and kitchen gardens where it is cut for cooking. It grows happily in a 40 to 50 centimetre pot by a back door. Ornamental structure and a usable crop from the same plant.
About Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis, now classified botanically as Salvia rosmarinus, is an upright evergreen shrub with narrow needle-like grey-green leaves and a strong resinous scent. Small pale blue flowers appear over winter and spring. The habit is woody and dense, and the aromatic foliage is held all year round.
Upright forms generally reach 1 to 1.5 metres tall and a similar width, while prostrate selections stay under 40 centimetres and spread sideways instead. Growth is around 30 to 50 centimetres a year. Regular light harvesting or trimming holds a plant well below its potential size without any harm.
Full sun, without qualification. Six or more hours of direct sun gives dense growth, strong aroma and good oil content in the leaves. In shade the plant stretches, thins out and becomes prone to fungal problems. Open air movement around the plant matters almost as much as the sun does.
Very. Once established it survives long dry periods on rainfall alone in most temperate districts, and it is far more likely to be killed by wet soil than by dry. Free drainage is essential. Water new plants through their first summer, then only during extended dry spells.
Yes, and a pot suits it well because you control the drainage. Use a pot 40 to 50 centimetres wide with a gritty free-draining mix, put it in the sunniest spot you have, and let the mix dry between waterings. A single plant on a courtyard or balcony is easy to keep.
Yes. Rosmarinus officinalis is the culinary rosemary, and sprigs can be cut fresh year round for roasts, breads, oils and marinades. Harvest from the soft green growth rather than the old woody stems, and take a little from several places around the bush so it keeps its shape.
Plant in full sun in free-draining soil, on a raised mound if your ground is heavy. Water sparingly once established and avoid rich fertiliser, which produces soft growth and weak flavour. Trim lightly after flowering to keep the bush dense, cutting into green growth only, since bare old wood does not reshoot.
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.
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.
Agave attenuata, commonly known as the Foxtail Agave or Spineless Century Plant, is a soft-leaved evergreen succulent valued for its graceful sculptural form. Unlike most other agaves, it is completely spineless, producing smooth, gently arching pale blue-green leaves arranged in a flowing rosette that's safe and family-friendly to plant near pathways, patios and pools.
It performs best in full sun to part shade with free-draining soil. Agave attenuata is well suited to coastal gardens, modern courtyards and dry landscapes, tolerating salt spray, wind and extended dry periods once established. Maintenance is minimal, generally limited to removing older lower leaves to maintain its tidy rosette and trunk-like form as it ages.
As a feature plant in modern, Mediterranean and coastal gardens, in poolside settings, raised planters, courtyards and mass-planted understorey beds, Agave attenuata brings flowing architectural texture without the hazard of spines. It suits resort-style, contemporary and architectural landscapes where soft sculptural foliage is the goal.
About Agave attenuata Foxtail Agave
Agave attenuata generally reaches around 1 to 1.5 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide at maturity. With age it develops a short trunk, lifting the rosette and creating a tree-like sculptural form.
Yes. Agave attenuata is the spineless Agave, producing soft, smooth-edged leaves with no sharp tips or marginal spines. It's a safe choice near pathways, pools, courtyards and family gardens where other agaves would be hazardous.
Agave attenuata grows best in full sun to part shade with free-draining soil. It suits coastal gardens, modern courtyards, poolside plantings, raised planters and dry-style landscapes, performing especially well in warm temperate and subtropical climates.
Yes. Once established, Agave attenuata is highly drought tolerant and performs with minimal watering. Through establishment it benefits from light, regular watering, then transitions to deep, occasional watering through extended dry periods.
Agave attenuata is more frost-sensitive than other agaves and prefers frost-free conditions. It handles only light frost once established and is best suited to coastal, warm temperate and subtropical climates, or sheltered positions in cooler areas.
Yes. Agave attenuata is exceptionally well suited to large pots and raised planters thanks to its compact size and shallow root system. Use a free-draining succulent or cactus mix, water sparingly and feed lightly through the warmer months.
Agave attenuata flowers only once at full maturity, typically after 10 or more years, producing a tall arching spike of pale yellow-green flowers that resembles a foxtail, the source of its common name. The parent rosette declines after flowering but produces multiple offsets.
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.
Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Balls' is Star Jasmine grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere. The small glossy leaves sit tight on a woody framework, holding a clean rounded outline year round. White pinwheel flowers open in spring and carry a strong sweet scent right across a courtyard.
Ball specimens hold at about 1 to 1.5 metres tall and wide with light clipping. Full sun to part shade suits them, in any free draining soil. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year. They handle coastal exposure, light frost and dry spells once the roots are down.
Repeat them along a driveway, either side of an entry, or in pots on a terrace where a formal shape is wanted straight away. They read as structure in a planting scheme without the height of a hedge, and because the form is already trained, a new garden looks settled from the day it goes in.
About Star Jasmine Balls
They are Trachelospermum jasminoides, the common Star Jasmine, grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere on a woody framework. Instead of climbing, the plant is trained into a self supporting rounded shape. The foliage is small, glossy and dark green, and the plant carries scented white flowers through spring.
They hold at roughly 1 to 1.5 metres tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year, so a light clip once or twice a year keeps the ball tight at whatever size within that range suits the setting.
Full sun to part shade both work. Full sun gives the densest foliage and the heaviest flowering, while part shade produces slightly softer, more open growth and fewer flowers. Avoid deep shade, where the ball thins out and loses its outline. Morning sun with afternoon protection suits hot inland gardens.
Yes, and pots are one of the main uses. A container 50 to 60 centimetres wide with a quality free draining mix will hold a ball for years. Water more often than you would in the ground, especially in summer, and feed in spring and again in late summer. Refresh the mix every few years.
Yes, the foliage is held year round. The glossy dark green leaves take on a bronze tinge in cold weather and green up again in spring, but the plant never goes bare. That is what makes it useful as permanent structure in a scheme, particularly in winter once perennials have died back.
Flowering runs through spring, roughly September to November, and often carries into early summer in warmer districts. The white pinwheel flowers are small but produced in quantity, and the scent is strong on still evenings. Flowering is heaviest on plants in full sun that were not clipped hard just before bud set.
Clip lightly with hedging shears once after flowering and again in late summer if needed, taking only the new growth to keep the outline crisp. Water deeply in dry weather, mulch the base, and feed in early spring. The sap is milky and can irritate skin, so wear gloves when trimming.
Kalanchoe orgyalis, sold as Copper Spoons, is an evergreen succulent shrub with thick spoon-shaped leaves. New foliage emerges a warm cinnamon-copper with a suede-like surface and ages to a silvery grey beneath, so the plant carries two tones at once. The habit is upright and sculptural, branching as it matures.
It takes full sun to part shade and must have free-draining soil. Warm temperate, subtropical and dry inland gardens suit it, and it is frost sensitive, so keep it in a frost-free or sheltered position. Height gain is 15 to 40 centimetres a year. Yellow flowers appear in winter and spring on established plants.
It is planted in dry and Mediterranean-style gardens, in courtyard beds, on rockeries and among gravel, and in decorative containers where the copper foliage is seen up close. It suits architectural planting schemes with restrained colour. For a low water garden it supplies foliage interest all year without irrigation.
About Copper Spoons
Copper Spoons is the common name for Kalanchoe orgyalis, an evergreen succulent shrub from Madagascar in the Crassulaceae family. It is grown for its thick spoon-shaped leaves, which are copper-bronze when young and silver-grey underneath as they age. The felted surface catches the light and gives the plant a metallic look.
In the ground it generally forms an upright shrub of about 1 to 1.5 metres tall and around a metre wide over several years, occasionally taller in a warm frost-free spot. It is slow to get there. Container plants and regularly pruned plants stay considerably more compact than that.
It puts on roughly 15 to 40 centimetres a year, with most of that in the warm months. Growth almost stops over winter, which is normal for the species and not a sign of trouble. Because it is unhurried, an advanced plant is the usual way to get an immediate feature.
Warm temperate, subtropical and dry inland districts suit it best, so Brisbane, Perth, coastal New South Wales and the warmer parts of Adelaide and Sydney all work. In Melbourne, Canberra and Tasmania, grow it in a pot or a sheltered courtyard. It dislikes cold wet winters more than anything else.
No. It is frost sensitive and can be damaged by frost, so it needs a frost-free or protected position such as under a verandah, against a north-facing wall, or beneath a tree canopy. Cold combined with wet soil is the fastest way to lose one. In cold areas keep it in a movable pot.
Yes, it is well suited to containers and is often grown that way. Use a free-draining succulent mix, a pot with good drainage, and water only when the mix is dry through. Feed sparingly in spring. Containers also let you shift the plant under cover during a cold or unusually wet spell.
Keep water to a minimum, especially in winter, and never let it sit in wet soil. Full sun to part shade holds the copper tone. Tip prune in spring to encourage branching and remove any leaves that have been marked. A light feed once a year is plenty. Watch for mealybug in the leaf joints.
Agave attenuata, commonly known as the Foxtail Agave or Spineless Century Plant, is a soft-leaved evergreen succulent valued for its graceful sculptural form. Unlike most other agaves, it is completely spineless, producing smooth, gently arching pale blue-green leaves arranged in a flowing rosette that's safe and family-friendly to plant near pathways, patios and pools.
It performs best in full sun to part shade with free-draining soil. Agave attenuata is well suited to coastal gardens, modern courtyards and dry landscapes, tolerating salt spray, wind and extended dry periods once established. Maintenance is minimal, generally limited to removing older lower leaves to maintain its tidy rosette and trunk-like form as it ages.
As a feature plant in modern, Mediterranean and coastal gardens, in poolside settings, raised planters, courtyards and mass-planted understorey beds, Agave attenuata brings flowing architectural texture without the hazard of spines. It suits resort-style, contemporary and architectural landscapes where soft sculptural foliage is the goal.
About Agave attenuata Foxtail Agave
Agave attenuata generally reaches around 1 to 1.5 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide at maturity. With age it develops a short trunk, lifting the rosette and creating a tree-like sculptural form.
Yes. Agave attenuata is the spineless Agave, producing soft, smooth-edged leaves with no sharp tips or marginal spines. It's a safe choice near pathways, pools, courtyards and family gardens where other agaves would be hazardous.
Agave attenuata grows best in full sun to part shade with free-draining soil. It suits coastal gardens, modern courtyards, poolside plantings, raised planters and dry-style landscapes, performing especially well in warm temperate and subtropical climates.
Yes. Once established, Agave attenuata is highly drought tolerant and performs with minimal watering. Through establishment it benefits from light, regular watering, then transitions to deep, occasional watering through extended dry periods.
Agave attenuata is more frost-sensitive than other agaves and prefers frost-free conditions. It handles only light frost once established and is best suited to coastal, warm temperate and subtropical climates, or sheltered positions in cooler areas.
Yes. Agave attenuata is exceptionally well suited to large pots and raised planters thanks to its compact size and shallow root system. Use a free-draining succulent or cactus mix, water sparingly and feed lightly through the warmer months.
Agave attenuata flowers only once at full maturity, typically after 10 or more years, producing a tall arching spike of pale yellow-green flowers that resembles a foxtail, the source of its common name. The parent rosette declines after flowering but produces multiple offsets.
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.
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.
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Kalanchoe beharensis, commonly known as Felt Bush or Velvet Leaf Kalanchoe, is a striking evergreen succulent shrub valued for its large velvety silver-grey foliage and bold sculptural form. The triangular leaves are covered in a soft felt-like texture that catches the light, creating dramatic visual contrast in dry, contemporary and Mediterranean-style gardens.
Native to the dry rocky slopes of Madagascar, Kalanchoe beharensis performs reliably in full sun through to part shade with free-draining soil. Once established it is exceptionally drought tolerant, handles heat with ease, and develops a sculptural branching form with age that softens with each season. It is sensitive to frost and to wet feet, so it does best in warm protected positions or as a striking feature in generous containers.
As an architectural evergreen succulent for contemporary, Mediterranean, succulent and dry gardens, in courtyards, large pots and high-impact feature positions, Kalanchoe beharensis brings velvety silver foliage, sculptural form, year-round texture and exceptional drought tolerance to warm Australian climates.
About Kalanchoe beharensis Felt Bush
Kalanchoe beharensis grows to a mature size of approximately 2 to 4 metres tall and 1.5 to 3 metres wide, forming an upright sculptural branching shrub over time. Growth is moderate at 20 to 50 cm per year in suitable conditions, and the plant develops increasing character and gnarled branching with age.
Kalanchoe beharensis performs best in warm climates with full sun to part shade, free-draining soil and protection from frost. It thrives in tropical and subtropical Queensland, coastal NSW, warm parts of Sydney and Adelaide, and is best grown in pots in cooler climates so it can be moved under cover through winter.
Yes. Kalanchoe beharensis is exceptionally drought tolerant once established, reflecting its origins on the dry rocky slopes of Madagascar. Through establishment it needs only light watering, and once established it thrives on natural rainfall and minimal supplementary watering. Overwatering is a much greater risk than underwatering.
No. Kalanchoe beharensis is frost sensitive and can suffer damage in frost-prone conditions. It performs best in frost-free or protected positions. In cooler climates it is best grown in a moveable pot that can be brought under cover through winter, or planted in a heavily protected microclimate.
Yes. Kalanchoe beharensis is excellent in large pots, where it makes a dramatic architectural feature. Use a free-draining succulent or cactus mix, choose a generous pot of at least 40 cm diameter to support the sculptural form, and water sparingly. Potted plants can be moved under cover in cooler months in frost-prone areas.
Yes. Mature Kalanchoe beharensis produces clusters of small yellow to greenish flowers on tall stems through the warmer months. The flowers are relatively subtle and the plant is valued primarily for its large felted silver foliage and sculptural form rather than its flowering display.
Kalanchoe beharensis is very low maintenance once established. Water sparingly, especially through cooler months when overwatering risks root rot. Remove older yellowing leaves as required to keep the form clean. Apply a light succulent fertiliser in early spring if growth is slow. Protect from frost in marginal climates.
