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Another furry leaved beauty: Lasiopetalum baueri

This is commonly known as Slender Velvet Bush, which is a most apt description of this interesting under-storey shrub. Lasiopetalum baueri has rusty coloured , furry new growth and pretty delicate pink flowers in Winter. The dried flowers are long-lasting… Read more ›

Kath Gadd
Drought hardy, Frost tolerant, Groundcover, Hedge, Screening plants, Shade tolerant, Winter flowering
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The distinctive Pin Cushion Flower of Hakea laurina

This must be one of the most recognisable Australian native flowers, its incredible two toned spherical flower pops out at you from quite a distance. I love Hakea laurina it is such an obvious Australian bloom, it lasts well cut in… Read more ›

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Kath Gadd
Bird attracting, Drought hardy, Feature shrub, Frost tolerant, Screening plants, Winter flowering
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Brilliant Banksia ‘Orange Glow’

I have written a lot about the dwarf varieties of Banksia spinulosa but virtually nothing about the dwarf forms of Banksia ericifolia, I must rectify this! They are also prolific flowerers and have a wonderful dense habit and are equally bird… Read more ›

Kath Gadd
Bird attracting, Coastal, Drought hardy, Winter flowering
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