| Acalypha reptans 'Stephie' | |
Ground cover with red fluffy trailing flowers spring to autumn. Sun/semi-shade. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' Sweet Flag | |
Tufts of bright gold and green variegated foliage to 30 cm. Prefers damp areas. Good pond edge plant. Sun/semi-shade. | Bog Plants | |
| Acorus gramineus variegatus Variegated sweet flag | |
Tufts of cream/green variegated foliage to 30 cm. Prefers damp areas. Good pond edge plant. Sun/semi-shade. | Bog Plants | |
| Agapanthus 'Purple Cloud' | |
A clumping Agapanthus to 1m, with clusters of dark purple flowers. Full sun for best flowers. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Agapanthus - Baby Blue | |
An attractive dwarf agapanthus with clusters of blue, trumpet shaped flowers on tall stems held above a 60 cm x 60 cm clump. Sun/semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Agapanthus orientalis - blue | |
Clumping plant with dark green strap-like leaves to 1m. Blue flowers in large globular heads in summer. Full sun for best flowers. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Agapanthus orientalis - white | |
Clumping plant with dark green strap-like leaves to 1m. White flowers in large globular heads in summer. Full sun for best flowers. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Agapanthus variegatus dwarf Tinkerbell | |
Clumping plant with white & green variegted strap-like leaves to 30 cm. Dainty cornflower blue flowers in summer. Ideal for rockeries or tubs.
Full sun for best flowers. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Ajuga - Catlin's Giant | |
Spreading ground cover with large rosettes of purple/bronze foliage to 20cm deep. Spires of mauve flowers spring/summer. Best in semi-shade. Moist position if in sun. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Allamanda Sunee | |
Tropical evergreen shrub featuring large golden-yellow flowers. Height to 1 metre high. Full sun. | Shrubs | |
| Alocasia brisbanensis Cunjevoi | |
Rainforest understorey clumping plant to 1m high. Pale aroid-type flowers followed by orange-red berries. Good landscape fill-in. Tolerates wet conditions. Sun/semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Alocasia cucculata Chinese Taro | |
Understorey clumping plant to 1m high. Good landscape fill-in. Tolerates wet conditions. Full/semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Alocasia macrorrhiza Giant elephant ear | |
Large glossy green leaves up to 1 metre long. Can grow 2-3 metres high. Full sun/ part shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Alocasia sp. Red Stem Taro | |
Clumping plant to 1.5m high with green heart-shaped leaves and red stems. Striking accent plant. Tolerates wet conditions. Sun/shade. | Bog Plants | |
| Alpinia caerulea Native Ginger | |
Hardy upright rainforest edge clumper to 2m producing spikes of blue berries after fragrant white summer flowers. Best in part shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Alpinia caerulea 'Red Back' Native Ginger | |
Hardy upright rainforest edge clumper to 2m with red-backed leaves producing spikes of blue berries after fragrant white summer flowers. Best in part shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Alpinia modesta | |
This N.Qld rainforest plant makes dense clumps of neat erect stems to 1.5m. The narrow leaves are dark green with reddish backs. Full/part shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Alpinia mutica False Cardamon | |
Compact and neat clumping ginger to 1.5m with aromatic leaves and very small shell ginger type flowers. Best in part/full shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Alpinia vittata Variegated Ginger | |
Dense clumping ginger with neat erect stems to 1.5m. The narrow leaves have white and green variegation. Full/part shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Alpinia zerumbet Shell Ginger | |
Tall hardy clumping ginger with pink & white flowers.
Sun or shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Alpinia zerumbet Shell ginger | |
Tall hardy clumping ginger with pannicles of shell-like pink & white flowers. Sun or shade. | Shrubs | |
| Alpinia zerumbet variegata Variegated Shell Ginger | |
Clumping ginger green and gold variegated leaves to 2m. Bears pannicles of shell-like pink & white flowers. Sun or shade | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Aptenia Cerise | |
Tough succulent with small cerise flowers.Tolerates a hot exposed position. Will form a dense mat cascading on dry banks or walls. Full sun. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Arachis pintoi - yellow form Peanut Ground Cover | |
Hardy mat forming ground cover with yellow flowers most of year. Useful revegetation plant. Can be mowed. Sun. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Ardisia crenata Coral Berry | |
Compact evergreen shrub, 1m x 1m with glossy green, wavy edged leaves. Many small white flowers in spring/summer followed by bright red berries. Part/full shade. | Shrubs | |
| Aristea ecklonii | |
Soft evergreen iris-like fans of foliage to 60 cm with tall spikes of small bright blue flowers mostly in spring and early summer. Sun/semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Aristolochia tagala Native Dutchman's Pipe | |
Vigorous but non-invasive climber which attracts butterflies. Grown ideally over trees & shrubs, it bears small flowers & unusual fruit. Best in a well drained, partly shaded position. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Arthropodium milleflorum Pale Vanilla Lily | |
Tufting lily to 30 cm with long branched stems of tiny nodding pink, vanilla scented flowers throughout year. Sun/semi-shade. Hardy. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Arundina graminifolia Bamboo Orchid | |
Clumping terrestrial orchid from Asia growing up to 2m tall. Bee & butterfly attracting lilac & purple terminal flowers in summer & autumn. Full/part sun. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Azalea 'Magnifica' | |
Very vigorous Azalea for full or filtered sun bearing masses of single rosy violet flowers with a red throat in Winter/Spring. Height to 1-2 meters. | Shrubs | |
| Azalea 'Red Wing' | |
Hardy evergreen ornamental shrub with crimson flowers in winter or early spring. Best in full sun semi-shade. | Shrubs | |
| Azalea Mortii 'white' | |
Bears masses of white flowers. Small to medium shrub to 1-4 metres. Best in moist well drained soils, fertilize and prune after flowering. Full sun/part shade. | Shrubs | |
| Babiana stricta Baboon Flower | |
Small bulb growing to 35cm with bright purple or cerise flowers in early spring. Similar growth habit to gladioli. Full/part sun. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Bacopa lanigera Hairy Bacopa | |
Spreading water plant with rounded soft hairy leaves and small bright blue flowers. Sun/semi-shade. | Aquatic Plants | |
| Bacopa caroliniana | |
Spreading water plant with small rounded soft leaves and small bright blue flowers. Sun/semi-shade. | Aquatic Plants | |
| Bacopa monniera 'Brahmi', ' Memory Herb' | |
'The Memory Herb'. Spreading water plant with small rounded leaves and small white flowers. Sun/semi-shade. | Bog Plants | |
| Baumea articulata Jointed Twigrush | |
Native perennial with rush-like stems to 2.5m. Drooping flowers in summer & autumn. Needs damp/wet conditions. Tolerates water to 1m. Also coastal . Sun/semi-shade. | Bog Plants | |
| Baumea rubiginosa | |
Native perennial with rush-like stems to 1m. Flowers are reddish-brown in a cluster of spikelets in winter & spring. Needs damp/wet conditions. Sun/semi-shade. | Bog Plants | |
| Baumea sp. | |
Striking clumping plant for wet conditions. Rust-brown flowers in winter & spring on flattened, hollow, dark green stems to 1m. Sun/semi-shade. | Bog Plants | |
| Belamcanda chinensis Pink Leopard Lily | |
1.5m tall member of the iris family with red-spotted pink flowers in autumn; seed pods open to show blackberry -like seeds. Frost resistant. Sun/semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Calliandra 'Blushing Pixie' | |
Small compact form of the popular pom-pom shrub growing to 1.5m. Bears full flushes of small rose pink flowers several times a year. Full sun. | Shrubs | |
| Calliandra 'Hula Girl' | |
Upright shrub with arching branches. It has dark glossy green leaves with masses of rich pink & white half pom-pom flowers. | Shrubs | |
| Calliandra surinamensis Blushing Pom Pom | |
An elegant shrub with arching branches and fine, fern like foliage. Height to 3 metres. Full sun. | Shrubs | |
| Calliandra tweedii Red Flash | |
Evergreen prostrate ground cover bearing rich scarlet pompom-like flowers year round. Up to 2m spread x 25cm high. Sun/semi-shade. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Callistemon 'Little John' | |
Dense free flowering bottle brush to 1m. Red flowers. Sun. | Shrubs | |
| Camellia sinensis Tea | |
If left unpruned will grow to a 15m tree but makes a great hedge with glossy dark green leaves and many small white camellia flowers. Sun/ semi-shade. | Shrubs | |
| Canna generalis 'Australia Red' | |
Free flowering canna with bronze leaves and attractive red flowers most of the year. Sun/ semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Canna generalis 'Big Red' | |
Free flowering canna with green leaves and purple-stemmed red flowers most of the year. Sun/ semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Canna generalis ' Bright Yellow' | |
Free flowering canna with green leaves and attractive bright yellow flowers most of the year. Sun/ semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Canna generalis 'Heinreick Seidel' | |
Free flowering canna with green leaves and attractive orange spotted yellow flowers most of the year. Sun/ semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Canna generalis 'Van der Schoot' | |
Free flowering canna with green leaves and attractive red-spotted yellow flowers most of the year. Sun/ semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Canna generalis 'Wyoming' | |
Free flowering canna with red leaves and attractive large bright orange flowers most of the year. Sun/ semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Canna generalis | |
Free flowering cannas flowering most of the year (including red, yellow, pink, orange, apricot, salmon, and variegated). Sun/semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Canna generalis Mixed | |
Free flowering cannas flowering most of the year (including red, yellow, pink, orange, apricot, salmon, and variegated). Sun/semi-shade.
| Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Carex hattoriana | |
Attractive native tufted grass with bright green foliage to 80cm. Prefers moist soil and full/part sun. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Carex riparia 'Coerulea' Blue Carex | |
Extremely vigorous upright blue/green running grass with broad blades to 50 cm. Garden or pond edge use. Also for erosion control. Sun/semi-shade. | Bog Plants | |
| Casuarina Cousin It | |
This weeping plant has soft leaves and only grows to 30cm high. Full sun/part shade. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Chondropetalum tectorum Thatching Reed | |
Striking banded reed to 1.5m. Has dark brown flowers in summer & autumn. This naturally 'clean' plant will die if cut back. Moist conditions. Sun | Bog Plants | |
| Citrus hystrix Kaffir Lime | |
Attractive small tree to 4m with glossy green rounded double leaves which are used in Thai cooking. Full sun. Seedling grown. | Shrubs | |
| Clerodendrum thomsoniae Bleeding Heart Vine | |
Vigorous climber with red and white flowers. Deciduous in colder areas. Semi-shade. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Clivia miniata Kaffir Lily | |
Clumping plant to 50cm with large heads of orange/scarlet flowers and dark green strap-like leaves. Well drained position. Full/semi shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Coleus 'Purple' | |
This plant is grown for it's coloured leaves and compact form. It has dark purple leaves. Sun/part shade. | Shrubs | |
| Coleus 'Red' | |
This popular plant is grown for it's dark red leaves and compact form. Enjoys bright light but protect from hot sun. Full sun/part shade. Great for hanging baskets. | Shrubs | |
| Coleus 'Red/pink' | |
This plant is grown for it's coloured leaves and compact form. It has bright Red and Pink leaves. Full sun/part shade. | Shrubs | |
| Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic' | |
Stunning aroid with almost black leaves. Hardy plant for moist/wet soils. Can grow in water. Tolerates deep shade. | Bog Plants | |
| Costus barbatus Costa Rican Torch | |
Red flowered ginger to 1.5m. Part sun/shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Crinum menehune Burgundy Burgundy swamp lily | |
Hardy perennial to 60cm. Pink flowers in Spring/summer. Full sun or part shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Crinum pedunculatum Native Spider Lily | |
Hardy and adaptable salt-tolerant native. Grows in clumps to 1.5m high with very large erect strap shaped leaves and spidery white perfumed flowers. Sun/shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Crinum Pink | |
Large crinum with long recurved leaves on short trunks. Tall, bell-shaped pink flowers. Sun/shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Crinum xanthophyllum aureum Golden Crinum | |
Hardy and adaptable salt-tolerant lily. Grows in clumps to 1.5m high with very large erect golden strap shaped leaves and spidery white perfumed flowers. Sun/shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Croton 'Apple Blossom' | |
These decorative tropical plants are grown for their lush, leathery, multi-coloured foliage. Best grown in a well-lit, warm position, but will tolerate areas of low light. | Shrubs | |
| Croton 'Codiaeum variegatum' | |
These decorative tropical plants are grown for their lush, leathery, multi-coloured foliage. Best grown in a well-lit, warm position, but will tolerate areas with low light. | Shrubs | |
| Croton 'Spot light' | |
These decorative tropical plants are grown for their lush, leathery, multi-coloured foliage. Best grown in a well-lit, warm position, but will tolerate areas of low light. | Shrubs | |
| Ctenanthe oppenheimiana Tricolour | |
Clumping perennial 1m x 1m. Lance shaped leathery leaves up to 30cm long, red below, dark green with cream splashes above. Prefers moist humid conditions. Semi-shade/shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Cuphea mad hatter mauve | |
Mad hatter is a stunning plant that bears mauve flowers in profusion throughout most of the year. Grows to 30cm high and 30cm wide. Full sun/part shade. | Shrubs | |
| Cuphea madhatter White | |
A stunning plant that bears white flowers most of the year. Height to 30cm. Full sun/part shade. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Curculigo recurvata Weevil plant | |
Rainforest understorey clumper with palm-like leaves to 1m. Insignificant yellow flowers appear at base of clump. Hardy. Sun/shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Cymbopogon citratus Lemon Grass | |
Clumping grass to 1 m. Decorative and culinary. Hardy. Sun. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Cyperus isocladus syn. prolifer Dwarf Papyrus | |
Evergreen clumping plant with tufts of fine foliage on short stems to 30 cm. Useful for ponds or damp situations. Sun/shade. | Bog Plants | |
| Cyperus papyrus Nile Grass | |
Dramatic clumping grass to 3m with numerous threadlike terminal bracts forming a cluster. Good water/marginal plant. Drought and frost tender. Full sun. | Bog Plants | |
| Delonix regia Flamboyant tree | |
A beautiful deciduous tree bearing very showy red flowers in summer. Height to 12 metres. Full sun. | Shrubs | |
| Dianella 'Coolabah Dream' | |
Forming a strong upright clump 1-1.5m high with a spread of 1.2m.Enjoys a full sun to lightly shaded position. Drought tolerant. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Dianella - dwarf Cape York | |
Understorey compact clumping plant to 35cm from Cape York with small blue star-like flowers followed by purple berries. Part/full shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Dianella - white flowering | |
FNQ rainforest understorey clumping plant to 35cm with small white star-like flowers followed by yellow/green berries. Part/full shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Dianella brevipedunculata | |
Clump forming upright flax lily to 60cm. Many small blue flowers held on fine stalks amongst the leaves; purplish berries follow. Sun/semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Dianella caerulea Blue Flax Lily | |
Hardy clump forming flax lily to 70 cm. Spikes of small blue flowers held above strap like arching foliage. Sun/semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Dianella caerulea 'Lucia' | |
Low growing Dianella with deep green arching to weeping foliage. Grows to 40cm. Full sun to part shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Dianella ensifolia 'Silver Streak'© | |
Hardy clump forming flax lily to 70 cm. Spikes of small blue flowers held above cream and green variegated strap-like arching foliage. Sun/semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Dianella ‘Little Jess’ pbr | |
Compact low dianella approx. 50cmx50cm with narrow green foliage. Bears blue flowers in spring followed by purple berries. Good rockery or border plant. Waterwise once established. Full/part sun. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Dichondra argentea ‘Silver Falls’ | |
A vigorous,shimmering silvery plant, with scalloped leaves on 1 - 1.5m trailing stems. Excellent for hanging baskets or as a low growing ground cover. Very heat and drought tolerant. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Dichorisandra thyrsiflora Blue Ginger | |
Perennial clumping plant to 1.2m with 1m spread. Star-shaped blue-violet flowers in striking terminal spikes. Moist position. Part/full shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Dietes bicolor Spanish Iris | |
Hardy, clump forming iris to 1 m. Lemon yellow flowers with dark brown central spots. Great accent plant. Sun. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Dietes grandiflora Wild Iris | |
Upright hardy clump forming iris to 75 cm. White flowers with yellow and mauve markings through most of summer. Prefers well-drained conditions. Full sun or part shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Dietes iridoides Rock Iris | |
Hardy perennial with fans of dark green foliage to 40 cm. White and mauve flowers through most of year. Sun/semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Elaeocaris acuta Common Spike Rush | |
Very attractive clumping round stem rush with 5cm brown spike at tip. Grows to 30-40cm Sun/semi-shade. | Bog Plants | |
| Elymus magellanicus Blue Wheatgrass | |
The bluest of all grasses this clumping blade grass from S.America. Prefers well-drained conditions and part shade in hot conditions. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Erigeron karvinskianus Seaside Daisy | |
Vigorous evergreen groundcover with masses of small white daisy flowers. Good spreader/tumbler. Sun/semi-shade. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Eucharis amazonica Eucharis Lily | |
Perennial forming clumps 50cm high x 1m with dark green oval leaves. Flowers pure white narcissus type several times a year. Part/full shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Euphorbia white sparkle | |
Compact shrub to 30cm. Tiny white flowers show all summer. Fast growing hardy and drought tolerant. Full sun. | Shrubs | |
| Evolvulus pilosus Blue Eyes | |
Bushy ground cover. Hardy, with bright blue flowers. Sun/semi-shade. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Festuca glauca | |
A native grass that forms clumps of narrow blue/grey foliage. Great for pots or amongst low shrubs, rocks or borders.Plant in full sun to part shade, in moist well drained soil. Grows to 20 to 30cm. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Ficus pumila Climbing Fig | |
Hardy climber which attaches to walls or frames creating a dense green mat. Sun/shade. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Fimbristylis tetragona Brown drumsticks | |
FNQ native. Arching clumps of small round brown flower heads on 50cm - 1 m blue-tinged tubular stems. Pond/bog plant. Sun/semi-shade. | Bog Plants | |
| Gardenia 'Glennie River' | |
Evergreen low spreading shrub to 30 cm with glossy green leaves. Large white fragrant flowers in spring/summer. Sun/semi-shade. | Shrubs | |
| Gardenia radicans Ground cover Gardenia | |
Evergreen low shrub to 50 cm with glossy green leaves. Double white fragrant flowers in spring/summer. Sun/semi-shade. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Gardenia scabrella | |
An evergreen gardenia to 1.5m carrying large star shaped white flowers. Prefers well fertilised well-drained soil with even moisture. Part shade. | Shrubs | |
| Gazania ringens Orange | |
Hardy spreading ground cover with orange large daisy type flowers and green foliage. Drought tolerant once established. Full sun. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Gazania ringens Cream | |
Hardy spreading ground cover with cream large daisy type flowers and green foliage. Drought tolerant once established. Full sun. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Gazania ringens Yellow | |
Hardy spreading ground cover with yellow large daisy type flowers and green foliage. Drought tolerant once established. Full sun. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Gazania ringens 'Pink' | |
Hardy spreading ground cover with pink large daisy type flowers. Drought tolerant once established. Full sun. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Gordonia axillaris Poached Egg Plant | |
Small tree to 4m with glossy dark green leaves and large single white flowers with gold centres. Fallen flowers look like poached eggs. Sun/semi-shade. | Shrubs | |
| Graptophyllum pictum 'Burgundy' | |
Attractive foliage plant with burgundy leaves to 1.5m.for sun, shade or indoors. | Shrubs | |
| Grevillea Robyn Gordon | |
A small growing shrub to 1-1.5m high and 1.5m-2m wide, with red flowers. Very popular with native birds. | Shrubs | |
| Grevillea Superb | |
Medium shrub 2-3 metres, bright green foliage with apricot/orange brush type flowers heads with yellow styles most of the year. | Shrubs | |
| Helichrysum Licorice | |
Great for hanging baskets or as a ground cover. Drought tolerant, Height 20-40cm. Full sun. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Heliconia ‘Jamaica Dwarf’ | |
Dwarf clump-forming perennial to 1m. Bears orange-red bracts most of the year. Great landscape plant. Looks best in part shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Heliotropium arborescens Cherry Pie | |
Attractive evergreen shrub to 1m with dark green foliage and heavily scented purple flowers. Sun/semi-shade. | Shrubs | |
| Helmholtzia acorifolia Northern Stream Lily | |
A clumping perennial from FNQ. Grows to 1m with dark green narrow sword shaped leaves. Spikes of clustering white flowers in summer. Needs boggy/water conditions. Full/semi shade. | Bog Plants | |
| Helmholzia glaberrima Stream Lily | |
A clumping perennial to 1.5m with dark green sword shaped leaves. Tall spikes of clustering pink flowers in summer. Needs boggy/water conditions. Full/semi shade. | Bog Plants | |
| Hemerocallis Daylily | |
Daylillies get beautiful coloured flowers in Spring. Full sun for best flowering. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Hemezia Pink kisses | |
This attractive upright perennial shrub puts on a delightful show of pink flowers. Height to 1 metre. Full sun/part shade. | Shrubs | |
| Hemigraphis speciosa Waffle Plant | |
Spreading ground cover with deep maroon leaves and small white flowers. Hardy. Sun/semi-shade. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Hibiscus mutabilis 'Plenus' Rose of Sharon | |
Large spreading shrub/small tree to 3m with large double flowers opening white and fading to light then dark rose. Hardy. Sun/semi-shade. | Shrubs | |
| Hippeastrum | |
Tough bulb surviving in dry conditions. Very large flamboyant flowers from Sept to March. Various colours. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Hoya pubicalyx 'Silver-Pink' | |
Exotic twiner with silver-splashed dark green leaves and striking waxy, dark red perfumed flowers in clusters. Needs well-lit, well-drained protected position. Flowering Sept - Dec. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Hymenocallis littoralis Narrow Leaf Spider Lily | |
Hardy evergreen lily to 1 m. White spider-like flowers held above foliage produced in late summer. Most conditions. Sun/semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Hymenocallis speciosa Broad Leaf Spider Lily | |
Hardy evergreen lily to 1m. White spider-like flowers held above wide lush bright green leaves in early summer. Most conditions. Sun/semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Hypericum patulum 'Henryii' | |
Evergreen small shrub 1.5m x1.5m with oval pointed leaves and large golden flowers in end clusters. Well-drained. Sun/semi-shade. | Shrubs | |
| Hypolytrum nemorum Dwarf Pandan Sedge | |
NQ native perennial forming bright green tussocks to 75cm with terminal spikes of small white flowers. Suitable for wet areas or pot plant. Full/part shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Iboza riparia Nutmeg Bush | |
Semi deciduous bush to 2m with soft grey green leaves and masses of tiny pink mauve flowers in winter/spring. Strongly scented leaves. Sun/semi-shade. | Shrubs | |
| Ifafa Lily Apricot | |
Hardy, low growing lily to 20 cm with stems of apricot tubular flowers in spring/summer. Dark green strap-like leaves remain year round. Fullsun/part shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Imperata cylindrica 'Rubra' Japanese Blood Grass | |
Upright perennial grass with 35 cm mid-green leaves turning to blood red with age. Looks fabulous with the sun behind it. Good contrast plant. Full sun. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Iris japonica Japanese Wood Iris | |
Perennial to 50cm with broad glossy leaves in a fan. The dainty flowers are pale lilac with blue and yellow markings. Part shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Iris pallida variegata syn. foetidissima Variegated Border Iris | |
Evergreen iris with fans of alternating cream/mint green leaves to 40cm. Blue flowers in colder areas. Sun/semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Isolepis 'Alice River' | |
Small green tussock of fine stiff grass with orange, pin-headed flower stems to 30cm. Prefers boggy conditions. Full/part sun. | Bog Plants | |
| Isolepis nodosa Knobby Club Rush | |
Native clumping sedge to 50cm. Flowerheads are compact rusty brown balls near the top of the stem. Drought-tolerant once established but prefers moist soil. Sun/semi-shade. | Bog Plants | |
| Ixora Malay Pink | |
Great for a specimen plant in a container or as a hedge. Bright Pink flowers. Height to 1 metre. Full sun/part shade. | Shrubs | |
| Ixora Prince of Orange | |
Medium evergreen shrub to 2m. Dark green leaves with brilliant orange clustered flowers. Part shade. | Shrubs | |
| Ixora sheena | |
Bushy shrub to 2m, upright busy habit, bears heads of salmon orange flowers. | Shrubs | |
| Ixora Sunkist | |
Compact shrub to 1m, small green leaves, masses of heads of red flowers. | Shrubs | |
| Ixora sunshine | |
The dwarf for of Ixora that grows to 500mm with finer leaved foliage and yellow clusters of flowers. Fullsun/part shade. | Shrubs | |
| Ixora Twilight Glow | |
Compact shrub to 1m, small rich glossy leaves, two tone apricot flowers. | Shrubs | |
| Ixora williamsii | |
A medium growing shrub with large pointed foliage, bears large heads of deep red flowers. Height 1 to 4m. Full sun/part shade. | Shrubs | |
| Jacobinia alba White Justicia | |
Soft upright shrub to 1.2 m with dense spikes of pure white flowers throughout year. Full shade to morning sun. | Shrubs | |
| Jacobinia carnea Pink Justicia | |
Soft upright shrub to 1.2 m with dense spikes of pink flowers throughout year. Full shade to morning sun. | Shrubs | |
| Jasminum nitidum | |
Scrambling shrub which can be pruned to hedge or shrub. Has glossy dark green leaves with large scented white starry flowers. Morning sun/part shade. | Shrubs | |
| Jasminum polyanthum Climbing Jasmine | |
Fast growing evergreen climber with long sprays of pink buds opening to heavily perfumed white star shaped flowers. Can be invasive. Sun/ semi-shade. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Jasminum sambac ‘Grand Duke of Tuscany’ | |
Evergreen scrambling plant which can be pruned to a neat shrub.Bears clusters of heavily perfumed double white flowers. Grow in frost free position. Full sun. | Shrubs | |
| Juncus effusis spiralis Curling Reed | |
Novel spiralling form of ordinary reed. Makes tangled curls so plant reaches only 15cms. Keep moist while establishing.
Sun or part shade. | Bog Plants | |
| Juncus krausii Sea Rush | |
Arching stems to 1.5m. Salt tolerant. Lacy flower head emerges from near stem tip in spring/summer. Keep moist while establishing. Sun or part shade. | Bog Plants | |
| Juncus usitatus Common Rush | |
Arching stems to 1.5 m. Ideal for waterside planting. Lacy flower head emerges from near stem tip in spring/summer. Keep moist while establishing. Sun or part shade. | Bog Plants | |
| Juniperus conferta Shore Juniper | |
Fast growing, low, dense ground cover or rockery shrub to 2.5m wide x 25 cm high. Full/part sun. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Juniperus procumbens nana | |
Low spreading conifer with blue-green foliage on long stiff mat-forming branches. Grow in well drained position. Full/part sun. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Kniphofia uvaria Red hot Poker | |
Spectacular flowering clumping plant with long stemmed flaming red and yellow flowers to 1.5m. Good cut flower. Prefers similar conditions to agapanthus. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Lavendula stoechas mixed French Lavender | |
Compact shrub with grey green foliage to 60cm.
Purple/Pink or White flowers. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Lepironia articulata Silver Quill Sedge | |
Perennial native sedge with stiffly erect grey-green stems to 2.5m. Has small dark brown ovoid flower spike near top. Water or boggy position. Sun/semi-shade. | Bog Plants | |
| Leptocarpus ramosus | |
An FNQ local from the restio family with soft brown flowers at the top of banded, bare, stiff stems. 1m. Moist conditions. Sun/semi-shade. | Bog Plants | |
| Leptospernum flavescens Cardwell | |
Hardy weeping shrub to 1.5m, best in full sun, small white flowers winter to spring. | Shrubs | |
| Lilaeopsis brisbanensis | |
Bright green 2.5cm high groundcover with many leaves. Good lawn substitute for moist/boggy conditions. Cangrow in water. Sun or part shade. | Bog Plants | |
| Lilium longiflorum November Lily | |
Erect perennial to 1m with white trumpet shaped flowers in terminal clusters in spring & summer. Sun. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Liriope 'Just Right' | |
Compact evergreen plant, grows to 45-55cm high. Hardy. Full sun. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Liriope gigantea ' Evergreen Giant' | |
Rich glossy dark green leaves with fountain-like effect growing up to 1m. Mauve flowers in summer/autumn. Sun/semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Liriope muscari variegata | |
Rosettes of striped glossy dark green & gold or cream strap leaves to 15cm form a slowly spreading clump. Purple short flower spikes in summer. Sun/semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Liriope spicata variegata 'Silver Dragon' | |
White & green variegated strap leaves to 25 cm; forms a spreading clump and sends out runners. Purple/pink short flower spikes in summer. Sun/semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Lobelia membranacea Native Blue Lobelia | |
Dainty but hardy trailing plant with masses of pale blue flowers. Moist position. Sun/semi-shade. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Lomandra confertifolia | |
Hardy rounded tussock to 15cm with fine spiky green foliage. Most situations. Good rockery plant. Full/part sun | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Lomandra confertifolia Echidna grass | |
A small fine leafed grass that resembles the Aussie Echidna. Grows to 30cm. Full sun/part shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Lomandra confertifolia ssp. rubiginosa | |
Hardy tussock to 25cm with fine spiky dark blue foliage and small cream flowerheads. Different. Good rockery plant. Full/part sun | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Lomandra fluviatillis ‘Shara’ | |
Shara is a fine leaf lomandra with slightly blue grey tones. This compact lomandra flowers more than most. Height to 40cm. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Lomandra hystrix Green Mat Rush | |
Hardy clumping plant with arching deep green strap leaves to 1.5m. Fragrant cream flowers in spring. Most situations. Good accent plant. Sun/shade | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Lomandra hystrix ‘Tropic-Belle’ pbr | |
Mid-size compact form of Lomandra hystrix growing to approx 90cm x70cm. Tolerates wet and dry conditions. Full/part sun. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Lomandra hystrix 'Katie Bells' | |
A stunning Lomandra bearing larger more prolific bold yellow perfumed flowers for months at a time. Both drought and wet tolerant, sun/semishade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Lomandra hystrix 'Lucky Stripe' Variegated Lomandra | |
Grows to 1.2m x 1.2m in full sun or part shade. Produces white flowers on long stems. Ideal for adding interest to a dull area of the garden. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Lomandra hystrix variegata Variegated Mat Rush | |
Grows to 1.2m x 1.2m in full sun or part shade. Produces white flowers on long stems. Ideal for adding interest to a dull area of the garden. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Lomandra hystrix ‘Katie Belles’pbr | |
A stunning selection of Lomandra hystrix bearing larger more prolific bold yellow perfumed flowers for months at a time. Both drought and wet tolerant, it thrives in sun/semishade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Lomandra Little Cricket | |
Low maintenance Lomandra, and resembles a miniature Lomandra hystrix. Grows to 40cm. Full sun/part shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Lomandra Little Pal | |
Small hardy native grass to 70cm with attractive light green upright foliage. Drought, frost and salt tolerant when established. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Lomandra longifolia Mat Rush | |
Hardy clumping plant with upright strap leaves to1.5m. Fragrant cream flowers in spring. Most situations. Good accent plant. Less green than 'hystrix' . Sun/shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Lomandra longifolia Verday | |
A water wise native, Verday performs well in a range of conditions. Height to 50cm. Full sun/part shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Lomandra ‘Katrinus deLuxe’ pbr | |
This clumping lomandra features large showy flowers in spring. Do not waterlog. Full/part sun | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Lonicera purpurea Pink Honeysuckle | |
Rose and cream prolific-flowering honeysuckle. Flowers long-lasting in spring & summer with strong perfume. Full sun. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Loropetalum chinense Fringe Flower | |
Evergreenshrub to 2m with oval hairy green leaves bearing clusters of starry cream flowers with strap-like petals in winter/spring. Full/part sun. | Shrubs | |
| Loropetalum chinense 'Rubrum' Pink Fringe Flower | |
Striking evergreen shrub 2m x 1m with reddish purple leaves and clusters of brilliant pink spidery flowers. Well-drained mulched soils. Sun/semi-shade. | Shrubs | |
| Ludwigia arcuata | |
Flat spreading water plant with fine green leaves on red stems bearing small bright yellow flowers. Sun/semi-shade. | Aquatic Plants | |
| Lysimachea nummularia aurea Creeping Jenny | |
Spreading mat-forming flat ground cover with small golden-green leaves and small yellow flowers. Good in wet conditions. Attractive in hanging baskets. Sun/semi-shade. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Lysimachia 'Golden Clusters' | |
Trailing mat-forming ground cover. Bright yellow clusters of flowers for most of the year. Moist position. Sun/semi-shade. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Malphigia coccigera Chinese Holly | |
A compact shrub to 1.5m with small holly-like leaves and masses of small pale pink flowers. Good for topiary or hedge (if you can handle the prickles!] Sun/semi-shade. | Shrubs | |
| Medinilla magnifica | |
Showy shrub with large dark green leaves 1.5m x 1.5m. Bears striking panicles of bright pink flowers in spring & summer. Good tub specimen. Part/full shade. | Shrubs | |
| Medinilla myriantha 'Pixie Pink' | |
Small form of Medinilla growing to 60 to 90 cm high. Bears striking panicles of bright pink flowers in summer and autumn. Good accent in shady rockery. Part/full shade. | Shrubs | |
| Medinilla speciosa | |
Taller form of Medinilla growing to 2m high. Does not have bracts but bears striking panicles of bright pink flowers for most of the year. Good accent in shade. Part/full shade. | Shrubs | |
| Megaskepasma erythroclamys Brazilian Red Cloak | |
Soft large leaved shrub to 3 m. Large spikes of red flowers in spring and summer. Sun/semi-shade. | Shrubs | |
| Michelia figo Port Wine Magnolia | |
Compact shrub to 2m with glossy green leaves and bearing small fragrant purplish flowers in spring and summer. Moist well-drained soil. Sun/semi-shade. | Shrubs | |
| Miscanthus sinensis 'Sarabande' | |
Decorative and hardy grass. Foliage is fine and blue/green with a vertical silver line. Feathery flower plumes in summer. 1m x 1m clump.
Hardy. Sun/semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Miscanthus sinensis 'Silver Feather' | |
Decorative and hardy grass. Foliage is green with a vertical silver line. Feathery flower plumes in summer. 1m x 1m clump.
Hardy. Sun/semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus' Zebra Grass | |
Decorative and hardy grass. Foliage is green and striped yellow across the leaves. Feathery flower plumes in summer. 1m x 1m clump. Hardy. Sun/semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Miscanthus sinensis variegatus | |
Decorative and hardy grass. Foliage is creamy white and green with pannicles of brownish flowers held well above the clump. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Murraya Min-a-min Dwarf mock orange | |
Dwarf mock orange, compact growth to 1m in 5 years, small green leaves, ideal hedge. | Shrubs | |
| Murraya paniculata Orange Jessamine | |
Dense evergreen shrub to 3m with larger softer leaves than M. exotica. Heavily perfumed white flowers intermittently throughout year. Hardy. Sun/shade. | Shrubs | |
| Myriophyllum aquaticum Parrot's Feather | |
True aquatic with blue/green fern-like trailing stems which can grow completely under water. Suitable for ponds and aquaria. | Aquatic Plants | |
| Myriophyllum papillosum Water Milfoil | |
True aquatic with fine leaf fern-like trailing stems which can grow completely under water. Suitable for ponds and aquaria. | Aquatic Plants | |
| Nandina 'Harbour Dwarf' | |
Graceful fern-like foliage to 30 cm turning reddish in winter. Small white flowers. Red berries. Semi-shade/shade. | Shrubs | |
| Nandina domestica Sacred Bamboo | |
Graceful fern-like foliage to 2m. turning reddish in winter. Small white flowers followed by bright red berries. Sun/shade. | Shrubs | |
| Nandina domestica Nana Dwarf Sacred Bamboo | |
Graceful fern-like foliage to 30 cm turning reddish in winter. Small white flowers. Red berries. Semi-shade/shade. | Shrubs | |
| Neomarica bicolor Walking Iris | |
Fans of glossy dark green foliage produce cream and mauve flowers on stems which then arch to the ground and take root. Quickly produces thick clumps. Hardy. Sun/shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Neomarica gracilis Soft leaf Walking Iris | |
Arching fans of glossy dark green foliage produce many white and mauve flowers on stems which then arch to the ground and take root. Makes a great hanging basket. Hardy. Sun/shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Oenanthe javanica Flamingo, Rainbow Water Parsley | |
Attractive spreading aquatic with celery-type leaves to 30cm in pink, white & green. Provides attractive cover for fish and removes nutrients from water. Full sun to maintain colour. | Aquatic Plants | |
| Ophiopogon 'Bali Stripe' | |
Variegated clump forming plant to 50cm. White flowers. Sun or part shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Ophiopogon intermedians Variegated Mondo Grass | |
Variegated clump forming plant to 50 cm. White flowers. Sun or part shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Ophiopogon jaburan v. Vittata | |
Variegated clump forming plant to 40cm high and 40cm wide. Great for borders. Full sun. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Ophiopogon jaburan v. Vittata | |
Variegated clump forming plant to 40cm high and 40cm wide.Great for borders.Full sun | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Patersonia occidentalis | |
Tussock forming native with narrow blue-green leaves to 50cm and violet flowers in spring & summer. Excellent rockery plant. Tolerates wet soils. Full sun. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Pennisetum 'Black Lea' pbr | |
Unusual and compact form of pennisetum to 1m. with many 'almost black' feathery plumes in summer and autumn. Suitable for dried flowers. Full/part sun. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Pennisetum 'Nafray' Compact Foxtail Grass | |
Graceful compact clumping grass to 1m with many sprays of white/tan flowers. Sun/semi-shade. Hardy. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Pennisetum advena (Rubrum) Crimson Fountain Grass | |
Showy red form to 1.5m bearing many flower spikes; - said to be sterile. Smaller and finer than ‘Burgundy Giant’. Cut back heavily when untidy. Sun/semi-shade.
| Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Pennisetum alopecuroides Swamp Foxtail Grass | |
Graceful clumping grass to 1.5m with sprays of white/tan flowers. Sun/semi-shade. Hardy. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Pennisetum macrostachys 'Burgundy Giant' | |
Perennial clumping grass with stems to 2.5m. Rich burgundy foliage with foxtail-like silvery-pink seedheads. Moist well-drained soil. Cut back severely to keep attractive. Sun/part shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Pennisetum Rubrum Dwarf Dwarf Crimson Fountain Grass | |
More compact dwarf form to 50cm bearing many flower spikes. Cut back heavily when untidy. Sun/semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Pentas | |
Pentas is one of the best Butterfly attracting plants around. It blooms all summer long. Best in Full sun. Red/White/Pink/Lavender | Shrubs | |
| Pentas lanceolata | |
Small shrub to 1 metre. Flowers summer and autumn. Full sun/part shade. Great for attracting butterflies. | Shrubs | |
| Phalaris arundinacea 'Picta' Gardener's Garters | |
Hardy spreading ornamental grass with soft draping green & white striped leaves to 1m. All soils. Also likes wet positions. Sun/shade. Looking good | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Phormium cookianum purpureum Dwarf New Zealand Flax | |
Stiff wide fans of reddish foliage. Good accent plant. Grow in well-drained, exposed position in Qld. Hardy. Sun/semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Phormium tenax New Zealand Flax | |
Stiff upright fans of green foliage. Good accent plant. Grow in well-drained, exposed position in Qld. Hardy. Sun/semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Phormium tenax atropurpureum New Zealand Flax | |
Stiff upright fans of reddish foliage. Good accent plant. Grow in well-drained, exposed position in Qld. Hardy. Sun/semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Phormium ‘Big Bronze’ Dwarf New Zealand Flax | |
Arching fans of bronze foliage. Good accent plant. Grow in well-drained, exposed position in Qld. Hardy. Sun/semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Phormium ‘Bronze Baby’ Dwarf New Zealand Flax | |
Arching fans of bronze foliage. Good accent plant. Grow in well-drained, exposed position in Qld. Hardy. Sun/semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Phormium ‘Cookianum ’ Dwarf New Zealand Flax | |
Stiff wide fans of green foliage. Good accent plant. Grow in well-drained, exposed position in Qld. Hardy. Sun/semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Phormium ‘Maori Maiden’ Dwarf New Zealand Flax | |
Stiff upright fans of pink and burgundy striped foliage. Good accent plant. Grow in well-drained, exposed position in Qld. Hardy. Sun/semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Phormium ‘Surfer Boy ’ | |
Very small form of New Zealand Flax to 30cm with green & bronze foliage. Good edging plant. Hardy. Sun/semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Phormium ‘Yellow Wave’ Dwarf New Zealand Flax | |
Stiff upright fans of green and yellow striped foliage. Good accent plant. Grow in well-drained, exposed position in Qld. Hardy. Sun/semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Phyla nodiflora Condamine Couch | |
Vigorous hardy spreading prostrate cover with white and pink button flower heads spring to autumn. Substitute for lawn. Sun/semi-shade. (Poisonous to cattle) | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Poa labillardieri Large Tussock Grass | |
Fine blue/green tussock grass growing 1 m x 1 m with lacy flower heads to 1.5 - 2 m in summer. Plant in an open position. Tolerates moist/wet soils. | Bog Plants | |
| Pogonatherum cv.’Monica’ ‘ Baby Panda Bamboo’ | |
Dense tufts of slender stems with small bamboo-like light green leaves. Grows 20 - 35cm high. Tolerates wet conditions. Hardy. Sun/semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Pogonatherum paniceum Bamboo Grass | |
Dense tufts of slender stems with short narrow light green leaves. Grows 20 - 35cm high. Hardy. Good spreading understorey plant. Sun/semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Pogostemon stellata | |
Perennial spreading water plant to 30cm high with fine red foliage and spikes of mauve flowers April to October. Native to NT & WA. Full/part sun. | Aquatic Plants | |
| Pratia pedunculata White Flowering Form | |
Vigorous creeper forms a dense mat dotted with bright white star flowers. Prefers moist position. Sun or part shade. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Pseudocalymma alliacea Garlic Vine | |
Ornamental woody climber with leathery dark green leaves and clusters of large flowers, light purple with creamy throat. Sun/semi-shade. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Pyrostegia ignea Japanese Honeysuckle | |
Climber with dark green foliage. Bright orange flowers in spring/summer. Sun/semi-shade. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Radermachera summerscent | |
Ideal plant for a hedge, indoor plant or a tree. Gets light pink flowers that are scented. Grows to 3m high. Tolerates sun or shade. Hardy. | Shrubs | |
| Reineckia carnea | |
Dwarf clumping plant to 25 cm. Dark green foliage with small pink/white flowers hidden within. Provides a quicker cover than mondo grass. Part sun/shade. Great lawn substitute for shady areas. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Restio tetraphyllus Tassel Cord Rush | |
Upright clump forming rush with feathery foliage to 1.2m high. Bears tassels of flowering stems summer to autumn. Water feature or accent plant. Sun. | Bog Plants | |
| Rhodrodrum vireya | |
Clusters of lovely, waxy, trumpet-shaped blooms, in a variety of bright tropical colours. Morning sun/part shade. | Shrubs | |
| Rhoeo discolor dwarf 'Moses in the Cradle' | |
Hardy ground cover to 20cm with rosettes of fleshy pointed leaves, green above and purple underneath. Sun/shade. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Rhoeo dwarf variegatus 'Stripe Me Pink' | |
Hardy ground cover to 20cm with rosettes of fleshy pointed leaves, cream & green striped above and maroon underneath. Sun/shade. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Rondeletia leucophylla Panama Rose | |
Soft shrub from Mexico with narrow deep green leaves and deep rose-pink pentas-like flowers. Evening fragrance. Sun/part shade. | Shrubs | |
| Rotala rotundifolia | |
Spreading submerged/part oxygenating plant for ponds and aquaria. Pink flowers. Sun/semi-shade. | Aquatic Plants | |
| Ruellia macrantha | |
Fast growing evergreen leafy soft spreading shrub to 1.5 m high. Rose pink flowers spring and summer. Very hardy. Sun/semi-shade. | Shrubs | |
| Russelia 'Lemon Falls' | |
Weeping rush like branches to 1m. Primrose yellow tubular flowers during most of the year. Sun/semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Russelia ‘Tangerine Falls’ | |
Weeping rush like branches to 1m. Tangerine tubular flowers during most of the year. Sun/semi-shade.
| Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Russelia equisetiformis Coral Bush | |
Weeping rush like branches to 1m. Red tubular flowers during most of the year. Sun/semi-shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Ruttya fruticosa | |
Compact shrub to 3m. Glossy green leaves with orange & black 'desert pea' like flowers for most of the year. Hardy. Sun/semi-shade. | Shrubs | |
| Saccharum giganteum syn.Erianthus Jamaican Black Grass | |
Very dark sugarcane-like grass to 2.5m.native to Southern USA. Flowers are red plumes. Great accent or tub plant. Cut back regularly. Full/part sun. (For customers N.of Ingham only.) | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Saccharum sp. Badilla | |
Old-fashioned sweetest eating species of sugar cane. Very decorative with close nodes on black stems. For customers North of Ingham or outside Sugar growing areas only (DPI ruling) | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Salvia leucantha Mexican Bush Sage | |
Soft shrub with velvety purple flowers and soft grey foliage to 1m. Well drained position. Sun/semi-shade. | Shrubs | |
| Sansevieria trifasciata Mother-in- Law’s Tongue | |
This common form with blue-green leaves marked with silver is extremely drought-tolerant. Can become a pest in the tropics so is best grown in pots/indoor. Tolerates low light. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Sansevieria trifasciata yellow-edge Mother-in- Law’s Tongue | |
This yellow edged form has green leaves marked with yellow and is extremely drought-tolerant. Can become a pest in the tropics so is best grown in pots/indoor. Tolerates low light. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Schoenoplectus mucronatus Bow-tie Sedge | |
Blue-green stems to 1m with small cream bow-tie shaped flowers. Water feature or accent plant. Sun/semi-shade. | Bog Plants | |
| Schoenoplectus sp. Giant Bow-tie Sedge | |
Blue-green stems to 1m with small cream bow-tie shaped flowers. Water feature or accent plant. Sun/semi-shade. | Bog Plants | |
| Schoenoplectus validus River Clubrush | |
Erect rush with cylindrical stems to 3m. Showy dark brown flowerheads October - April. Prevents erosion; good for water cleaning. Salt tolerant. Sun/semi-shade. | Bog Plants | |
| Scutellaria ventenatii 'Crimson Carnival' | |
A clump forming perennial to 25cm which bears numerous spikes of bright crimson tubular flowers most of the year. Needs well drained but moist soil. Full/part sun. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Sedum acre areum | |
A tough vigorous succulent with tiny golden leaves forming a dense carpet. Full sun. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Strelitzia reginae Bird of Paradise | |
Evergreen clump forming plant with large long stemmed broad leaves. Tall orange, blue tongued flowers at any time. Similar position to agapanthus. Full sun/semi-shade. Hardy. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Stromanthe sanguina syn. Calathea 'Red Rain' | |
Clumping plant to 1.5m. The dark green leaves with lighter marking along vein lines have deep red backs. Bears red flowers. Part/full shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Strongylodon macrobotrys Jade Vine | |
Beautiful and stunning woody climber bearing long racemes of blue and copper green beak type flowers. Frost tender. Full/part sun. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Syzygium 'Cascade' pbr | |
A rounded bushy shrub to 2.5m with cascades of drooping new red growth changing to pink and green. Clusters ofshowy pink pom-pom flowers attract birds in spring. | Shrubs | |
| Tecomanthe hillii Fraser Island Creeper | |
Spectacular and vigorous Queensland native evergreen vine with dark green leaves and sprays of bright pink bell-shaped flowers. Frost tender. Part shade. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Thalia dealbata Water Canna | |
A 90-150 cm high plant with long canna-like leaves and tall stems of double purple flowers. Marginal plant, wet soil or shallow water. Sun/semi-shade. | Aquatic Plants | |
| Thalia geniculata var. rubinoides Giant Water Canna Red form | |
A 2.5m high plant with long canna-like leaves and striking red stems of double purple flowers held above the leaves. Marginal plant, wet soil or shallow water. Sun/semi-shade. | Aquatic Plants | |
| Themeda 'Mingo' pbr Dwarf Blue Kangaroo Grass | |
Low growing drought tolerant spreading native grass to 15cm. Trim 2 to 3 times a year to reduce thatch and prevent rot. Full/part sun. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Thunbergia erecta Purple | |
Small shrub to 2m with glossy leaves bearing masses of cream-throated purple slipper-type flowers in summer. Moist well-drained soil. Sun/semi-shade. | Shrubs | |
| Thunbergia erecta alba White | |
Small shrub to 2m with glossy leaves bearing masses of white slipper-type flowers in summer. Moist well-drained soil. Sun/semi-shade. | Shrubs | |
| Thunbergia mysorensis Lady Slipper Vine | |
Vigorous climber with striking hanging spikes of reddish brown & gold flowers in winter and spring. Excellent pergola plant. Moist well-drained soil. Safe for butterflies. Sun/shade. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Thysanolaena maxima Tiger Grass | |
Showy grass with bambo-like leaves making upright arching clumps to 3m. Silky flower panicles are brown and long lasting. Useful in arrangements. Moist conditions. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Tibouchina 'Jazzie' | |
Spectacular evergreen having purple open flowers with a touch of white. Grows to approx. 1m x 1m. Most frequent and prolific flowering of all the tibouchinas. Well-drained position. Sun. | Shrubs | |
| Tibouchina granulosa ‘Jules’ | |
Spectacular flowering evergreen growing to approx. 1m x 1m. Masses of large purple flowers summer and autumn. Well-drained position. Sun. | Shrubs | |
| Tibouchina lepidota 'Alstonville' | |
Small fast growing tree to 4m producing spectacular displays of bright purple flowers from autumn to winter. Moist well-drained soil. Sun/semi-shade. | Shrubs | |
| Trachelospermum jasminoides Chinese Star Jasmine | |
Vigorous climber with dark green leaves and masses of highly fragrant starry white flowers in spring. Full/part sun. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Trachelospermum tricolour | |
Climber or groundcover with dark green leaves blotched with cream and pink. Best colour if grown in full sun. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Tulbaghia fragrans Fragrant Tulbaghia | |
Hardy clumper producing clusters of perfumed mauve flowers from spring to autumn on 40 cm stems. Sun or part shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Tulbaghia fragrans alba Fragrant white Tulbaghia | |
Hardy clumper producing clusters of perfumed white flowers from spring to autumn on 40 cm stems. Sun or part shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Tulbaghia violacea Ornamental Garlic Chives | |
Hardy clumper producing clusters of lilac flowers from spring to autumn on 40 cm stems. Sun or part shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Tulbaghia violacea variegata Variegated Garlic Chives | |
Hardy clumper producing clusters of lilac flowers from spring to autumn on 40 cm stems. Sun or part shade. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Turnera subulata Just Dandy | |
Perennial ground cover 30cm x 60cm with strongly ridged pointed leaves and dark-centred cream flowers. Tolerates wet conditions. Full/part sun. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Turnera subulata Yellow form | |
Perennial ground cover 30cm x 60cm with strongly ridged pointed leaves and dark-centred cream flowers. Tolerates wet conditions.
Full/part sun. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Unidentified reed | |
Attractive dark green clumping reed to 40cm like a dwarf form of juncus. Ideal for water side planting. Keep moist while establishing. Sun or part shade. | Bog Plants | |
| Vetiver elongata Native Vetiver Grass | |
Clumping grass from N.T., 1.5m h x .5m w with blue-green coarse textured blades. Stunning colour. Tolerates wide range of soils. Drought tolerant once established. Good screen/windbreak. Full/part sun. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Vetiver zizanioides | |
Clumping grass 2.5m x 1m w with taller showy flower spikes and aromatic roots. Tolerates wide range of soils. Drought tolerant once est. Good screen/windbreak and for erosion control. Full/part sun. | Grasses, Tussocks & Clumpers | |
| Vinca major variegata | |
Vigorous trailing prostrate plant with cream & green variegated leaves. Blue flowers spring to autumn. Useful for hanging baskets. Hardy. Morning sun/shade. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Viola hederacea Native Violet | |
Creeping v iolet with white and purple flowers for most of year. Keep moist. Semi-shade. | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Vitex ovata | |
A vigorous spreading shrub to 50 cm. Grey-green leaves with mauve blue flowers. Excellent ground cover. Salt tolerant. Sun/semi-shade. Hardy | Ground Covers & Climbers | |
| Vitex variegata Variegated Vitex | |
Small shrub to 2m with green & cream brightly variegated leaves and spikes of lavender flowers.Full/part sun. | Shrubs | |