Emu bush
Shrubs and trees

Emu bush

Hailing from Australia’s arid regions, this group of colourful native shrubs and groundcovers won’t be begging for water.

Conostylis
Native plants

Cottonheads

This little-known, strappy native is starting to turn heads for all the right reasons.

Flowering gum
Native plants

Festive favourites

Looking for plants that celebrate summer? These summer-flowering natives thrive in the heat, adding colour throughout the festive season and beyond.

Coral vine (Kennedia coccinea)
Native plants

Little peas of paradise

Here are some colourful coral pea varieties that can be used to cover a pergola or create a colourful ‘blanket’.

Wildflowers in Western Australia
Native plants

Go wild for wildflowers!

From June to November, Western Australia becomes a tapestry of colour as different regions take turns to burst into bloom. Discover a few colourful varieties you can grow at home!

Native groundcover
Native plants

Native groundcovers

There are hundreds of native groundcovers to choose from, so you can find one for any spot, and your garden will stand out from the crowd. Here are some suggestions to get you started.

Native grasses
Native plants

Native grasses for your garden

There are practical as well as aesthetic reasons to grow beautiful native grasses. Here are a few top native grass varieties.

Gungurru (Eucalyptus caesia 'Silver Princess'
Native plants

Winter-flowering natives

While some native plants take a break in winter, others are in full swing, producing a kaleidoscope of colour that makes people and pollinators very happy.

Banksia
Shrubs and trees

Behold the banksia

These iconic Aussie flowers bring the wow factor – as well as abundant wildlife – to any garden.

Lillypilly
Native plants

Three top plants for a native hedge

Planning a new hedge? Australia has a great range of beautiful and tough native plants that make great hedges. Here are some favourites.

Lillypilly hedge
Native plants

Q&A: What’s wrong with our lillypillies?

Is your lillypilly hedge thriving or struggling? This may be the reason why.

native plants
Native plants

Q&A: Why do some native plants die young?

Wondering what you're doing wrong? Here's the answer.