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Peach ‘Flordagold’ (Grafted) 5 litre fruit pot - $39.95 each
The Flordagold Peach is a yellow-fleshed, low chill variety that produces a round medium to large, beautifully coloured fruit. Flordagold is a high-quality great tasting fruit mid-season. Extremely prolific, with large fruit that tastes great, it is reliable year after year. Covered in pink flowers in spring, this plant needs to be heavily thinned after flowering to produce large sweet & juicy fruit. One of our favourites!
Acacia Macradenia ‘Zig Zag Wattle’ 140mm pot - $17.95 each
A native of Queensland who likes stony, well-drained soils in a sunny, open position. It is drought-resistant but will only accept light frosts. The Zigzag Wattle is so named because its stems change direction each time a leaf is grown. An evergreen tree growing to 4 metres with a spread of 2 metres, the branchlets are pendulous & give the plant an attractive weeping habit. The flowers are pale yellow balls, occurring in large, pendant clusters in winter & spring. When in flower it is an absolute showpiece & gives off a lovely delicate perfume. The Zig Zag Wattle will tolerate hot, dry conditions & most soils while attracting birds.
Syzygium Francissii "Little Gem" 200mm pot $24.95 each
The Syzygium Francisii, also known as the Eugenia Francisii or Magenta Lilly Pilly, is a hardy shrub or small tree with glossy leaves, fluffy white flowers & purple edible fruit. Its low maintenance requirements, moderate growth rate, & ability to attract native wildlife make it a popular choice for those who want to add a touch of natural beauty to their garden or outdoor space. Growing to a height of 2 to 3 meters, it makes an excellent low-maintenance feature plant.
Grevillea "Scarlet Moon" 200mm pot $39.95 each (Grafted Grevillea)
"Scarlet Moon" is a hardy bird attracting shrub that boasts vibrant green foliage & beautiful large scarlet flowers that continue to bloom throughout the year. An ideal specimen for creating contrast within mixed garden beds & for use as an informal screen. Thrives in full sun in well-drained soil with some clay &/or humus content. Lightly prune the plant to maintain a dense, compact habit. Apply a slow-release native volcanic mineral based fertiliser every 6 to 12 months to promote strong new growth & prolific flowering.
Loropetalum Purple Pixie 140mm pot - $16.95 each
Gorgeous & popular ground cover, very low maintenance, ‘Purple Pixie’ will spread to 1.5m if unclipped, but reach only 50cm high. Burgundy purple foliage all year round & bright pink flowers in spring. Stunning mass planting; or as a contrast to gold & silver leaf plants in borders & rockeries. A year-round versatile plant for any garden that needs barely any maintenance.
Anigozanthos ‘Bush Pearl’ pot - $17.95 each
Anigozanthos Bush Pearl is a compact, bushy kangaroo paw with vibrant candypink flowers, ideal for patio pots or sunny garden spots. It’s low-maintenance & drought-hardy but benefits from watering during flowering. This is a relatively tough kangaroo paw that is suitable as a feature plant, either in a container or in a sunny, well drained position in the garden. Prune flower stems back to the ground after flowering. Anigozanthos are very drought hardy however, watering at the time of flowering will benefit. Anigozanthos 'Bush Pearl' can grow to a height of 50cm & a width of 45cm.