Most loved for its richly fragrant pink flowers through summer and its lush tropical look.
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Plumeria rubra, commonly known as the Pink Frangipani, is a deciduous, small to medium-sized tree with a rounded form and spreading canopy. Its branches are thick, grey and fleshy, contrasting with the large, leathery green leaves clustered at the branch tips. Through summer and autumn it produces clusters of fragrant, pink, five-petalled flowers with a yellow throat, making it one of the most recognisable tropical garden trees. Mature specimens generally reach 5 to 8 metres in height and 4 to 6 metres in width.
This species is moderate to fast growing in warm climates and thrives in well-drained soils. It is frost-sensitive but tolerant of drought once established, requiring minimal care beyond seasonal feeding and pruning. Plumeria rubra prefers full sun for best flowering but will tolerate part shade. As a deciduous tree it loses its leaves in winter, allowing light to filter through, then returns with lush foliage in spring. It is a low-maintenance choice that also attracts pollinators.
As a feature tree in tropical or coastal gardens, beside pools, or in courtyards, Plumeria rubra brings a fragrant summer flowering display where it can be enjoyed at close range. It also works well in group plantings or lining driveways in warm, frost-free regions.
About Plumeria rubra Pink Frangipani
Mature Plumeria rubra generally reaches around 5 to 8 metres tall and 4 to 6 metres wide, forming a rounded, spreading canopy. Growth is moderate to fast in warm climates, slowing in cooler districts.
Plumeria rubra flowers through summer and autumn, producing clusters of fragrant, pink, five-petalled blooms with a yellow throat at the branch tips. The display repeats across the warmer months.
No. Plumeria rubra is frost-sensitive and should only be planted in frost-free regions. In cooler or frost-prone areas it needs a very sheltered, warm position or container growing that can be protected over winter.
Yes. Plumeria rubra is deciduous, dropping its leaves through winter and regrowing lush foliage in spring. The bare winter branches have a distinctive sculptural look.
Plumeria rubra grows best in a warm, frost-free position with full sun and well-drained soil. It suits tropical and coastal gardens, poolside settings and courtyards, and will tolerate part shade with reduced flowering.
While establishing, Plumeria rubra needs regular watering. Once established it is drought tolerant and prefers deep but infrequent watering. It is sensitive to waterlogging, so good drainage is essential.
Plumeria rubra performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. Heavy clay should be improved with coarse sand and organic matter, or raised planting used, to prevent root rot.
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Plumeria rubra, commonly known as the Pink Frangipani, is a deciduous, small to medium-sized tree with a rounded form and spreading canopy. Its branches are thick, grey and fleshy, contrasting with the large, leathery green leaves clustered at the branch tips. Through summer and autumn it produces clusters of fragrant, pink, five-petalled flowers with a yellow throat, making it one of the most recognisable tropical garden trees. Mature specimens generally reach 5 to 8 metres in height and 4 to 6 metres in width.
This species is moderate to fast growing in warm climates and thrives in well-drained soils. It is frost-sensitive but tolerant of drought once established, requiring minimal care beyond seasonal feeding and pruning. Plumeria rubra prefers full sun for best flowering but will tolerate part shade. As a deciduous tree it loses its leaves in winter, allowing light to filter through, then returns with lush foliage in spring. It is a low-maintenance choice that also attracts pollinators.
As a feature tree in tropical or coastal gardens, beside pools, or in courtyards, Plumeria rubra brings a fragrant summer flowering display where it can be enjoyed at close range. It also works well in group plantings or lining driveways in warm, frost-free regions.
About Plumeria rubra Pink Frangipani
Mature Plumeria rubra generally reaches around 5 to 8 metres tall and 4 to 6 metres wide, forming a rounded, spreading canopy. Growth is moderate to fast in warm climates, slowing in cooler districts.
Plumeria rubra flowers through summer and autumn, producing clusters of fragrant, pink, five-petalled blooms with a yellow throat at the branch tips. The display repeats across the warmer months.
No. Plumeria rubra is frost-sensitive and should only be planted in frost-free regions. In cooler or frost-prone areas it needs a very sheltered, warm position or container growing that can be protected over winter.
Yes. Plumeria rubra is deciduous, dropping its leaves through winter and regrowing lush foliage in spring. The bare winter branches have a distinctive sculptural look.
Plumeria rubra grows best in a warm, frost-free position with full sun and well-drained soil. It suits tropical and coastal gardens, poolside settings and courtyards, and will tolerate part shade with reduced flowering.
While establishing, Plumeria rubra needs regular watering. Once established it is drought tolerant and prefers deep but infrequent watering. It is sensitive to waterlogging, so good drainage is essential.
Plumeria rubra performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. Heavy clay should be improved with coarse sand and organic matter, or raised planting used, to prevent root rot.
Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months)
Plumeria rubra – Pink Frangipani is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (moderate).
Plumeria rubra – Pink Frangipani works in an:
Plumeria rubra – Pink Frangipani is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree
Mature Height: 5m to 8m
Mature Width: 4m to 6m
Plumeria rubra – Pink Frangipani is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (moderate).
Plumeria rubra – Pink Frangipani is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (moderate).
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Is Plumeria rubra – Pink Frangipani frost tolerant?
Plumeria rubra – Pink Frangipani is Not Frost Tolerant – Cannot survive frost, should be avoided in frost-prone areas.
Plumeria rubra produces large, sweetly fragrant clusters of pink blooms from late spring through autumn. The waxy, five-petalled flowers appear in generous sprays at the branch tips, creating a vibrant tropical display that repeats throughout the warmer months.
Does Plumeria rubra – Pink Frangipani flower?
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Plumeria rubra – Pink Frangipani is Native to Central America and the Caribbean, where Plumeria rubra grows naturally in tropical and subtropical climates..
Its nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies and moths, supporting pollinators throughout the warm season. The open, sculptural branch structure also provides light perching habitat for small birds, contributing gentle biodiversity in tropical and coastal gardens.
Plumeria rubra – Pink Frangipani will thrive best in:
Plumeria rubra performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It is highly sensitive to waterlogging and will struggle in heavy clay unless extensively improved with coarse sand and organic matter to maximise drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, infrequent watering as the tree matures to support drought resilience, strong stem development and prolific warm-season flowering.
Is Plumeria rubra – Pink Frangipani Drought tolerant?
As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Pink Frangipani develops excellent drought tolerance. Adapted to hot, dry, coastal and tropical conditions, it thrives with deep but infrequent watering and maintains strong flowering even through extended dry periods.
Mature Plumeria rubra generally reaches around 5 to 8 metres tall and 4 to 6 metres wide, forming a rounded, spreading canopy. Growth is moderate to fast in warm climates, slowing in cooler districts.
Plumeria rubra flowers through summer and autumn, producing clusters of fragrant, pink, five-petalled blooms with a yellow throat at the branch tips. The display repeats across the warmer months.
No. Plumeria rubra is frost-sensitive and should only be planted in frost-free regions. In cooler or frost-prone areas it needs a very sheltered, warm position or container growing that can be protected over winter.
Yes. Plumeria rubra is deciduous, dropping its leaves through winter and regrowing lush foliage in spring. The bare winter branches have a distinctive sculptural look.
Plumeria rubra grows best in a warm, frost-free position with full sun and well-drained soil. It suits tropical and coastal gardens, poolside settings and courtyards, and will tolerate part shade with reduced flowering.
While establishing, Plumeria rubra needs regular watering. Once established it is drought tolerant and prefers deep but infrequent watering. It is sensitive to waterlogging, so good drainage is essential.
Yes. Plumeria rubra is a popular poolside tree thanks to its ornamental flowers, moderate size and non-invasive habit. Its fragrant summer blooms make it well suited to outdoor entertaining areas.
Plumeria rubra performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. Heavy clay should be improved with coarse sand and organic matter, or raised planting used, to prevent root rot.
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Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.
Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.
Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.
About Enriched Planting Mix
It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.
It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.
No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.
Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.
Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.
It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.
Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.
Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.
Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.
Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.
About Enriched Planting Mix
It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.
It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.
No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.
Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.
Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.
It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.
Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen' carries small shimmering silver-green leaves on near-black stems, giving a light airy screen that moves in the wind rather than reading as a solid green wall. It is one of the most widely specified screening plants in Australian landscape design for exactly that reason.
'Silver Sheen' grows to 4 to 6 metres tall but only 1.5 to 2 metres wide at 30 to 60 centimetres per year, which makes it a genuine solution for narrow beds along fence lines and between buildings where height is needed but width is not available. Small cream flowers appear in spring and are lightly fragrant.
'Silver Sheen' grows in full sun to part shade and tolerates light to moderate frost once established, performing from subtropical Queensland through Sydney, Melbourne, Gippsland and Adelaide. It clips well, holds density under regular trimming, and is equally effective as a formal hedge or a loose screen.
About Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen'
'Silver Sheen' grows to 4 to 6 metres tall and only 1.5 to 2 metres wide, which makes it one of the best options for narrow screening where a tall hedge is needed in a shallow bed.
It grows at 30 to 60 centimetres per year once established, reaching a usable screening height within three to four years with regular water and feeding.
It naturally holds to 1.5 to 2 metres wide and can be trimmed to under a metre with regular clipping, which is why it is so often used in tight side-boundary positions.
Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tighter formal hedge. Closer spacing fills in faster but needs more trimming.
'Silver Sheen' handles light to moderate frost once established. Young plants benefit from protection through their first winter in colder inland districts.
Yes. It performs in full sun through to part shade. In shadier positions growth is slightly more open, which suits a softer informal screen.
It performs from subtropical Queensland through Northern NSW, Sydney, the South Coast and tablelands, Melbourne and surrounds, the Western District, Gippsland and Adelaide.
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Oriental Pearl' is one of the best compact evergreen shrubs available for low hedges and borders. The glossy dark green foliage forms a naturally tidy rounded mound, and clusters of soft white to pale pink flowers appear from late winter into spring, followed by small dark berries.
Oriental Pearl grows to just 1-1.5 metres tall and wide, holding a neat uniform shape with minimal pruning. The compact form makes it ideal for low clipped hedges, narrow borders, mass plantings, and container planting, particularly where space is limited and a formal finish is wanted.
Oriental Pearl thrives across most Australian climates in full sun to part shade, tolerating heat, coastal exposure, salt spray, light frost, and a wide range of well-drained soils. It is both drought tolerant and salt tolerant once established, making it a reliable low-maintenance choice for coastal and low-water gardens.
About Rhaphiolepis indica 'Oriental Pearl'
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Oriental Pearl' grows to 1-1.5 metres tall and wide, forming a naturally compact dense mound.
Oriental Pearl has a moderate growth rate of 20-40cm per year once established.
Yes. Oriental Pearl is one of the best compact evergreen shrubs for low hedges, borders, and mass plantings, holding a tidy rounded form with minimal pruning.
Oriental Pearl produces clusters of soft white to pale pink flowers from late winter into spring, followed by small dark berries.
Yes. Oriental Pearl is both drought tolerant and salt tolerant once established, making it well suited to coastal gardens and low-water landscapes.
Plant 50-70cm apart for a continuous low hedge, or 80cm-1 metre for a softer informal border.
Oriental Pearl thrives across most Australian climates in full sun to part shade, tolerating heat, coastal exposure, and a wide range of well-drained soils.
Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka' is a tall evergreen shrub with large, single to semi double white flowers, the petals slightly ruffled around a centre of golden stamens. Bloom runs from late autumn into early winter. Foliage is small, glossy and dark green, carried densely on an upright, gently spreading frame.
It takes more sun than a japonica and will hold full sun in cooler districts, though part shade suits inland heat. Soil should be well drained and slightly acidic. Growth is 40 to 60 centimetres a year, to 2 to 4 metres tall and 1.5 to 2.5 metres wide. Light frost is tolerated.
This is the standard choice for a tall evergreen screen along a boundary or between neighbouring houses, and it clips readily into a formal hedge. It also stands alone as a feature, or fills a large pot at an entry. The height and density make it useful wherever fence line privacy is the brief.
About Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka'
'Setsugekka' is a tall evergreen sasanqua camellia with large single to semi double white flowers, the petals slightly ruffled around a boss of golden stamens. It flowers from late autumn into early winter. Small glossy dark leaves are held densely on an upright, gently spreading shrub used widely for screening.
It reaches 2 to 4 metres tall and 1.5 to 2.5 metres wide, at a rate of roughly 40 to 60 centimetres a year. That upper height is what makes it a genuine screening plant rather than a border shrub. Regular trimming will hold it at any height above about 1.5 metres.
Space plants 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tighter formal hedge. Tighter spacing closes the gaps faster but increases competition for water and nutrients, so prepare a continuous trench rather than individual holes and keep irrigation even along the run.
Flowering starts in late autumn and carries into early winter, roughly April through to June across most of southern Australia. Sasanquas flower ahead of japonicas, so this one fills the gap before the japonica season begins. Individual flowers drop cleanly from the plant rather than browning on the bush.
It takes more sun than a japonica and will hold full sun in cooler and coastal districts. In hot inland gardens give it afternoon shade to protect the foliage. It also flowers acceptably in part shade, which makes it one of the more flexible screening plants for a boundary with mixed aspect.
Yes. A pot 40 to 50 centimetres wide suits a single specimen for a courtyard, entry or balcony. Use a free draining camellia and azalea mix, water regularly because containers dry out fast, and feed after flowering. Expect a smaller final size in a container than the same plant would reach in open ground.
Trim once flowering finishes in early winter, taking the new growth back to shape. For a formal hedge, a second light trim in late summer keeps the face tidy. Feed with a camellia fertiliser after pruning, keep mulch over the shallow roots, and water deeply through summer dry spells.
Ligularia reniformis carries enormous glossy kidney-shaped leaves that give a shaded garden the bold tropical texture usually only available in full sun. The Tractor Seat Plant is grown for foliage first, with tall stems of bright yellow daisy flowers through summer as a bonus.
Ligularia reniformis forms a clump 0.6 to 1 metre tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide, spreading slowly at 10 to 20 centimetres per year. That steady habit makes it reliable as a mass underplanting beneath established trees, an edging along a shaded path, or a single specimen in a large pot.
This is a full shade plant. It wants consistent moisture and protection from hot afternoon sun, which scorches the leaves, and it is frost sensitive, so in cold districts it needs a protected position. Given shade and water it is close to maintenance free.
About Ligularia reniformis
It forms a clump 0.6 to 1 metre tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide. The individual leaves can reach 40 centimetres across, which is where the bold texture comes from.
The common name comes from the large round kidney-shaped leaves, which resemble the seat of an old tractor. The botanical name reniformis means kidney-shaped.
Yes. It performs best in full shade and will scorch in hot afternoon sun. It is one of the most useful foliage plants available for genuinely dark positions.
Tall stems of bright yellow daisy-like flowers rise well above the foliage through summer. The foliage remains the main feature for the rest of the year.
No. It is frost sensitive and may be damaged by frost. In cold districts plant it in a protected position, or grow it in a pot that can be moved under cover.
It wants consistently moist soil and does not tolerate drying out. Mulch well and water regularly through summer, particularly in pots and under established trees where roots compete.
Plant 0.8 to 1 metre apart for a continuous shaded groundcover mass. Closer spacing fills in faster but the clumps will crowd within a few seasons.
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.
Viburnum tinus flowers through winter and into spring, when almost nothing else is in bloom, opening tight pink buds into flat clusters of white flowers that are followed by metallic blue-black berries. It is one of very few hedging plants that earns its place in the colder months.
Viburnum tinus grows to 2 to 4 metres tall and 2.5 to 4 metres wide at 30 to 50 centimetres per year, forming a dense evergreen mass right to ground level. It clips cleanly into a formal hedge, holds well as an informal screen, and is equally useful as a large-scale groundcover mass on banks.
This is one of the most forgiving hedging plants available, growing in full sun through to part shade and tolerating light to moderate frost once established. It performs from subtropical Queensland through Sydney, the tablelands, Melbourne, Gippsland, the Western District and Adelaide.
About Viburnum tinus
Viburnum tinus grows to 2 to 4 metres tall and 2.5 to 4 metres wide. It is most often held at 1.5 to 2.5 metres as a clipped hedge and holds density right down to ground level.
Flowering runs through winter and into spring. Tight pink buds open to flat clusters of white flowers, followed by metallic blue-black berries that persist and attract birds.
Yes. It is one of the better hedging plants for shaded positions, performing in full sun through to part shade. In deeper shade growth is more open but the plant stays healthy.
Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tight formal hedge. For a groundcover mass on a bank, 1 metre apart works well.
Yes. It handles light to moderate frost once established and performs in cool tablelands districts, though young plants benefit from protection through their first winter.
It grows at a moderate 30 to 50 centimetres per year, which makes it easy to keep at a set height without constant trimming, unlike faster screening plants.
Prune straight after the main flowering finishes in spring. This preserves the following winter's flower buds while giving the plant a full growing season to fill back out.
Westringia fruticosa, Coastal Rosemary, is an Australian native evergreen shrub from the headlands and dunes of the east coast. It builds a dense rounded bush of fine grey green leaves held in whorls, with small white to pale lilac flowers. Despite the common name it is not the culinary herb.
Mature plants sit at 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide, growing 30 to 60 centimetres a year, and they clip smaller without complaint. Full sun to part shade and sharp drainage are the requirements. Salt wind, sandy soil, drought and light to moderate frost are all handled.
It is a standard on coastal projects, road verges, council garden beds and exposed banks that need erosion cover. Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for an informal screen, or 80 centimetres for a clipped hedge. A single plant fills a 40 to 50 centimetre pot on a courtyard or balcony.
About Coastal Rosemary
Westringia fruticosa is an Australian native evergreen shrub from the headlands and dunes of the east coast. It forms a dense rounded bush of fine grey green leaves held in whorls, with small white to pale lilac flowers. Despite the common name it is not culinary rosemary and is not used in cooking.
Mature plants reach 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide. It clips readily to smaller dimensions and is often maintained at around a metre as a hedge or a low mound. Growth is moderate, roughly 30 to 60 centimetres a year, so it holds a trimmed shape well.
It is one of the best shrubs available for exposed coastal work. It grows naturally on sea cliffs and copes with salt laden wind, sand and reflected heat. It is used constantly on beachfront reserves, dune stabilisation projects and seaside gardens where little else holds a tidy shape.
The main flush is spring and summer, roughly September through February, with scattered flowering at other times of the year in mild districts. The flowers are small, white to pale lilac and sit among the foliage rather than above it. Clipped hedges flower less than plants left to grow informally.
Space plants 80 centimetres apart for a tight formal hedge, or 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen. On banks and batters used for erosion cover, 1 metre in a staggered grid gives full ground coverage within about two growing seasons.
Yes. A pot 40 to 50 centimetres wide suits a single plant for a courtyard, entry or balcony. Use a free draining mix, because the roots will not tolerate sitting wet. Container plants need watering more often than those in the ground, plus a light trim to hold their shape.
Trim lightly two or three times a year, taking the soft new growth and avoiding cuts into bare old wood, which reshoots poorly. Water through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. On most soils it needs no feeding at all, and it resents heavy watering and poor drainage.
Hymenosporum flavum carries clusters of intensely fragrant flowers through spring and summer that open cream and age to deep gold, scenting an entire garden from a single tree. It is one of the most strongly perfumed Australian natives in cultivation.
The Native Frangipani grows to 8 to 15 metres tall and 4 to 6 metres wide at 0.6 to 1 metre per year, developing a slender upright habit when young that broadens into an open layered canopy with age. Glossy dark green foliage and a relatively narrow footprint make it well suited to street planting and courtyards.
This is an Australian native that grows in full sun across a wide range from tropical Queensland through coastal New South Wales, Melbourne and Adelaide. It prefers well-drained soil with consistent moisture through establishment and needs little maintenance once away.
About Hymenosporum flavum
Hymenosporum flavum grows to 8 to 15 metres tall and 4 to 6 metres wide in cultivation. It is narrower and more upright when young, broadening into an open layered canopy as it matures.
It is fast-growing, adding 0.6 to 1 metre per year once established, and will reach a useful size within four to five years in warm coastal conditions.
Flowering runs through spring and into summer. The flowers open cream and age to deep gold, and the perfume is strong enough to carry across a whole garden, particularly in the evening.
Yes. It is native to the rainforest margins of eastern Australia and New Guinea, and is widely planted as a street and feature tree in Australian cities.
Yes. Its upright habit, moderate canopy width and clean foliage make it a common council choice for streetscapes and nature strips where a fragrant flowering native is wanted.
Plant 3 to 4 metres apart as feature trees to allow the canopy to develop, or 3 metres apart for a uniform avenue. For screening allow 1.5 metres.
It performs best in tropical and subtropical Queensland, Northern NSW, Sydney and the Central Coast, the South Coast, Melbourne and surrounds, Gippsland and Adelaide. Young trees need frost protection in cold inland districts.
Delonix regia, the Flame Tree or Poinciana, is a broad deciduous tree with a low spreading umbrella crown and fine, fern-like foliage. Through late spring and summer it carries dense heads of scarlet to orange-red flowers across the whole canopy. Long woody seed pods follow and hang on well after the leaves drop.
It wants full sun, free-draining soil and a frost-free position, which puts it in tropical, subtropical and warm coastal areas from Sydney north. Growth is fast at 50 to 100 centimetres a year. Once established it handles dry spells and salt-laden wind, and needs little beyond formative pruning for clearance.
Give it room. This is a tree for large lawns, parks, civic plantings and resort landscapes where a canopy of 10 to 15 metres across can spread without conflict. Plant 3 to 4 metres apart as a feature group, or 3 metres apart down an avenue. Few trees deliver shade and colour on this scale.
About Poinciana
Delonix regia is a deciduous flowering tree in the pea family, native to Madagascar and grown across the tropics for its flowers. It forms a short trunk and a wide, flat-topped canopy of ferny bipinnate leaves, and in summer that canopy fills with scarlet to orange-red blooms. Australians know it as the Poinciana or Flame Tree.
In the ground with room to spread it reaches 8 to 12 metres tall and 10 to 15 metres wide, and the width is the figure that matters. The canopy finishes broader than the tree is high, so allow at least 10 metres of clear space in any direction before planting near buildings or paving.
Fast. Expect 50 to 100 centimetres of height a year while the tree is young, with the spread building quickly once the leader has topped out. Growth is quickest in warm frost-free areas with summer rain, and slows noticeably in cooler or drier positions. Planting an advanced specimen shortens the wait considerably.
Flowering runs from late spring into mid summer, roughly November to January in most of eastern Australia, and can start earlier in tropical Queensland. Trees usually flower while in full leaf, so the red sits against green rather than bare wood. Young trees often take a few seasons in the ground before they bloom properly.
No. Delonix regia cannot survive frost and should not be planted in frost-prone areas. It belongs in tropical, subtropical and frost-free coastal gardens. In marginal spots a warm north-facing position with overhead protection and shelter from cold wind gives a young tree the best chance, but a hard frost will kill new growth outright.
Yes, the surface roots are vigorous and can lift paving, so keep it well clear of driveways, paths, pools and service lines. As a working guide, plant no closer than 6 to 8 metres to any hard structure. In open lawn or park ground where the roots can run freely it causes no trouble at all.
Water deeply through the first two summers, then it largely looks after itself. Mulch out to the drip line, keeping it off the trunk, and feed once in early spring with a complete fertiliser. Prune only in late winter to lift the canopy or take out crossing limbs, since the wood is brittle and heavy cuts spoil the form.
Jacaranda mimosifolia, known as Jacaranda, is a breathtaking deciduous tree celebrated for its vibrant purple-blue trumpet-shaped flowers and delicate fern-like foliage. Growing to 10-15 metres tall and wide, it creates an open, spreading canopy that offers both shade and stunning seasonal colour.
In late spring to early summer, the Jacaranda bursts into a spectacular floral display that transforms gardens, parks, and streetscapes into enchanting scenes. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, it is drought-tolerant once established, making it a resilient and low-maintenance choice for warm climates.
This tree looks excellent in spacious landscapes where its exotic charm and vivid blooms can truly shine, adding a splash of colour and elegance that resonates deeply with lovers of bold, natural beauty.
About Jacaranda mimosifolia
Jacaranda reaches 10-15 metres tall and 10-15 metres wide, with a broad spreading canopy and characteristic dome shape.
Jacarandas typically flower from late October through November, with peak bloom in early November across most Australian climates.
Jacaranda is moderately fast-growing, adding 60cm-1 metre per year once established in warm conditions.
Jacaranda thrives in warm temperate to subtropical regions including NSW, QLD, and WA. It tolerates light frost once established but should be protected in regions with regular heavy frosts.
Yes. Jacaranda is briefly deciduous, dropping its fern-like foliage in late winter before flowering. New leaves typically appear after the bloom finishes.
Jacaranda has moderate surface roots. Plant at least 5 metres from buildings, paving, pools, and septic lines to avoid issues.
Prune in late winter while the tree is bare, before the flower buds swell. Remove dead or crossing branches and lift the lower canopy to shape a clean trunk. Jacaranda flowers on new season growth, so keep cuts light. Hard pruning will cost you a season of bloom and can trigger upright watershoots that spoil the spreading form.
Cercis chinensis 'Avondale' produces the densest flowering display of any redbud, smothering every bare branch and even the trunk in vivid magenta-pink pea flowers before a single leaf appears. Glossy heart-shaped foliage follows and turns clear yellow in autumn.
'Avondale' grows to just 3 to 5 metres tall and 3 to 4 metres wide at a slow 15 to 25 centimetres per year, forming a neat multi-stemmed frame. That compact scale and slow growth make it one of the few genuinely spectacular flowering trees that suits a courtyard or a large pot.
'Avondale' is frost hardy, surviving heavy and frequent frost without damage, and cold winters produce the heaviest flowering. It grows in full sun with free-draining soil and dislikes root disturbance, so it is best planted in its final position.
About Cercis chinensis 'Avondale'
'Avondale' grows to 3 to 5 metres tall and 3 to 4 metres wide, forming a compact multi-stemmed shape. It is well suited to courtyards, small gardens and large pots.
Vivid magenta-pink flowers cover the bare branches in early spring, before the foliage emerges. 'Avondale' flowers more densely than any other redbud selection.
Redbuds are cauliflorous, meaning they flower directly from old wood including the trunk and main branches. It is a natural characteristic and part of the display.
Slowly, at 15 to 25 centimetres per year. The slow rate means it holds its scale in a small garden for many years without needing correction.
Yes. It survives heavy and frequent frost without damage, and cold winters produce the heaviest flowering the following spring.
Yes. Its compact size and slow growth suit a large pot in full sun. Use free-draining mix and keep watering consistent through summer.
Yes. The glossy heart-shaped leaves turn clear yellow in autumn before dropping to reveal the multi-stemmed frame for winter.
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Plumeria rubra, commonly known as the Pink Frangipani, is a deciduous, small to medium-sized tree with a rounded form and spreading canopy. Its branches are thick, grey and fleshy, contrasting with the large, leathery green leaves clustered at the branch tips. Through summer and autumn it produces clusters of fragrant, pink, five-petalled flowers with a yellow throat, making it one of the most recognisable tropical garden trees. Mature specimens generally reach 5 to 8 metres in height and 4 to 6 metres in width.
This species is moderate to fast growing in warm climates and thrives in well-drained soils. It is frost-sensitive but tolerant of drought once established, requiring minimal care beyond seasonal feeding and pruning. Plumeria rubra prefers full sun for best flowering but will tolerate part shade. As a deciduous tree it loses its leaves in winter, allowing light to filter through, then returns with lush foliage in spring. It is a low-maintenance choice that also attracts pollinators.
As a feature tree in tropical or coastal gardens, beside pools, or in courtyards, Plumeria rubra brings a fragrant summer flowering display where it can be enjoyed at close range. It also works well in group plantings or lining driveways in warm, frost-free regions.
About Plumeria rubra Pink Frangipani
Mature Plumeria rubra generally reaches around 5 to 8 metres tall and 4 to 6 metres wide, forming a rounded, spreading canopy. Growth is moderate to fast in warm climates, slowing in cooler districts.
Plumeria rubra flowers through summer and autumn, producing clusters of fragrant, pink, five-petalled blooms with a yellow throat at the branch tips. The display repeats across the warmer months.
No. Plumeria rubra is frost-sensitive and should only be planted in frost-free regions. In cooler or frost-prone areas it needs a very sheltered, warm position or container growing that can be protected over winter.
Yes. Plumeria rubra is deciduous, dropping its leaves through winter and regrowing lush foliage in spring. The bare winter branches have a distinctive sculptural look.
Plumeria rubra grows best in a warm, frost-free position with full sun and well-drained soil. It suits tropical and coastal gardens, poolside settings and courtyards, and will tolerate part shade with reduced flowering.
While establishing, Plumeria rubra needs regular watering. Once established it is drought tolerant and prefers deep but infrequent watering. It is sensitive to waterlogging, so good drainage is essential.
Plumeria rubra performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. Heavy clay should be improved with coarse sand and organic matter, or raised planting used, to prevent root rot.
