Search a wide range of plants for the Canberra region

Exotic – EVERGREEN

1-1.5m high x 1-1.5m wide

Uses: Ornamental, drought tolerant gardens, rockeries

Ecological function: Attracts bees and other pollinators

Description: Shrub with wrinkled, dark green leaves and purple-pink flowers with a dark red spot at the base of each petal. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; drought tolerant.

Exotic – DECIDUOUS/EVERGREEN

Varies widely in size

Uses: Ornamental, climbing, cut flowers

Ecological function: Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

Description: Wide selection with thorny stems, fragrant flowers in various colours, and forms from climbers to bush roses. Prefers full sun and well-drained, fertile soil.

Exotic – DECIDUOUS

2-3m high x 1-2m wide

Uses: Ornamental, hedge, specimen plant

Ecological function: Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds

Description: Upright shrub with large, showy flowers in shades of pink, white, and purple. Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil; tolerates heat and drought.

Cultivars Available: ‘Blue Bird’, ‘Diana’, ‘Lady Stanley’

Exotic – EVERGREEN

0.5-2m high x 0.5-1.5m wide

Uses: Edible, ornamental, hedging

Ecological function: Attracts bees and other pollinators

Description: Aromatic shrub with needle-like leaves and blue, white, or pink flowers. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil; drought tolerant.

Native, Locally occurring – EVERGREEN

1-3m high x 1-2m wide

Uses: Ornamental, habitat restoration, screening

Ecological function: Provides shelter and habitat for wildlife

Description: Upright shrub with aromatic, sticky leaves and clusters of small, white or cream flowers. Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil; drought-tolerant.

Native, Origin NSW – EVERGREEN

2m high x 1.5m wide

Uses: Ornamental, native garden, ground cover

Ecological function: Attracts bees and other pollinators

Description: Shrub with round leaves and pink to white flowers. Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil; drought tolerant.

Cultivar: ‘Lavender Queen’