Canberra Plant Selector

Clump forming short lived perennial often grown as an annual (0.6m x 0.5m) from Europe. Fernlike grey green leaves. Stems of numerous bell shaped spurred flowers in shades of white, pink, red, mauve and variations of these colours in spring and summer. Useful for colour in the perennial garden, as a border or in clumps. Single and double forms available. Frost tolerant. Drought sensitive.

A tough Western Australian shrub, with furry grey foliage, and red flowers. A stunning feature plant if you have space. Despite its sandy origins, it is tolerant of a wide range of conditions, as well as canberraOs harsh temperatures.

Evergreen trailing groundcover perennial with slender stems (0.1m x 0.9m) from North Africa, Spain & Italy. Small oval leaves on lax stems. Open trumpet-shaped vibrant blue-purple flowers in summer. Useful as a groundcover or to cascade over a wall or out of a container. Frost and drought tolerant.

An elegant small tree with many-lobed serrated leaves which change from lime green through bright yellow to orange in autumn. The striking red bark and stems of this tree make it a bright, decorative specimen for shady sites. Performs well in containers, and prefers a site sheltered from hot midday and afternoon summer sun. Loves a well-drained soil rich in organic matter, and will not tolerate heavy, wet soil.

Evergreen small shrub with many variable forms (0.8-2m x 0.6-2m) from Qld, NSW, Vic, Tas and SA. Dark green rough textured stem-clasping leaves. Tubular yellow green to crimson red flowers with yellow to green tips in winter. Useful as a fill-in shrub or mass planted especially in a bush garden. Tip prune to maintain form. May require supplementary watering in the growing season. Frost tolerant.

Evergreen prostrate groundcover (0.3m x 2m) from SA. Narrow dull green oblong leaves. Erect red tubular flowers with yellow green tips in late winter and throughout the year. Useful groundcover for native gardens particularly over banks. Needs well drained soil. Frost and drought tolerant.