A small growing grass long associated with the aesthetic of Japanese gardens. Ideal for a shady spot, which gets morning sun and isn’t allowed to dry out, or for planting in a pot in light shade. It makes a graceful plant with fine arching golden-yellow leaves. Read more about Hakonechloa macra ‘All Gold’
Many plants tolerate shade but may not flower freely in that position. Heucheras have such dynamic and interesting foliage that they make up for the lack of flowers with their extraordinarily diverse colours and textures. Recent breeding work has brought some startling new cultivars to the fore. Read more about HEUCHERAS
Evergreen and fast growing it soon makes a good sized clump. Small, white bells are carried on 30cm stems during late spring and early summer. Happy in a lightly shaded spot which isn’t allowed to dry out it also makes a wonderful pot plant. Read more about Heuchera ‘Forever Purple’
Evergreen and fast growing it soon makes a good sized clump. Small, white bells are carried on 30cm stems during late spring and early summer. Happy in a lightly shaded spot which isn’t allowed to dry out it also makes a wonderful pot plant. Read more about Heuchera ‘Forever Red’
This vigorous growing shade lover makes a 50cm wide 25cm tall mound of frilly lime green leaves. Spires of small white bells are held above the foliage mounds during mid to late spring. A little summer watering is well-rewarded. Read more about Heuchera ‘Lime Marmalade’
Frothy masses of white flowers are held over startlingly beautiful foliage mounds. Leaves are reddish brown with a lime green edge that darkens in the colder weather. Read more about Heucherella ‘Solar Eclipse’
Large, red centered, yellow bordered leaves change to lime green with red centers in the summer for a very beautiful foliage foil to other perennials and bedding annuals. White ‘coral-bell’ flowers are produced in spring. Read more about Heucherella ‘Stoplight’
This new compact growing variety of frost hardy deciduous Hibiscus has excellent dark green foliage and gives many months of prolific white flowers blushing to a deep pink centre. Read more about Hibiscus syriacus ‘Maiden's Blush’
Classically variegated foliage with vivid green margins and decorative gold centres. Hostas are vigorous in growth when grown in the shade and if well watered will make a 40cm tall by 60cm wide clumps. Ideal for pots. Read more about Hosta ‘Beach Boy’
A giant in all its parts ‘Krossa Regal’ is considered a classic amongst Hostas. Large blue-green wavy leaves form a handsome vase shaped mound some 33cm tall by 70cm wide. 150cm tall flower spikes are borne in summer. ‘Krossa Regal’ makes a great pot plant. Read more about Hosta ‘Krossa Regal’
This hosta has gleaming white leaf edges against striking green. In late summer short stems of lavender flowers dance just above the foliage. A delight to any keen gardener. Partial to full shade.
50-55cm x 100cm Read more about Hosta ‘Minute Man’
'Venus' is a medium sized Hosta that has deliciously fragrant white flowers and grows in shade or filtered sunlight where it should be kept well-watered in the summer months. The flowers are suspended well above the foliage to superb effect. Read more about Hosta plantaginea ‘Venus’
This wonderfully fragrant, vigorous growing variety was voted Hosta of the Year by the American Hosta Growers Association a few years back. Read more about Hosta ‘So Sweet’
Selected for its large textured leaves, 'Sum and Substance grows in shade or filtered sunlight where it should be kept well-watered in the summer months. The flowers are suspended well above the foliage to superb effect. The height is 40 to 45 cm. Read more about Hosta ‘Sum & Substance’
Hydrangeas are a much-loved plant that featured in many an Australian garden during the last century and provide fond memories for their generous flowers and cooling presence. In hot districts it would be as well to plant them in a spot that is protected from the hottest sun and fiercest wind and don't allow to dry out. As good size shrubs they are quite drought resistant once mature. Much of recent improvements to the cultivars available has focused on breeding for pots. When grown in pots these benefit from a regular feed of a slow-release fertiliser every 8 to 10 weeks. Read more about Hydrangeas
‘Candlelight’ is an outstanding new variety of hardy, sun tolerant Hydrangeas Large conical creamy white flowers are displayed on sturdy red stems. The flowers age to shades of pink. ‘Candlelight’ has handsome green foliage which turns to attractive autumnal tones. Read more about Hydrangea paniculata ‘Candlelight’
Lace cap variety with mid pink or blue flowers depending on soil ph. Strongly growing with attractive black stems flowering from late spring. Frost hardy. Protect from hot winds and afternoon sunshine and keep moist in the drier months. Height to 1.2m. Read more about Hydrangea ‘Black Lace’ Obsidian Collection (TM)
Bred in the magical city of Kyoto ‘Forever’ has magical double flowers, soft pink or soft blue depending on soil acidity. ‘Forever’ will flower from mid-spring until late summer. It is dwarf in growth habit making it suitable for small gardens and pots. Best in light shade. Read more about Hydrangea ‘Forever’ PBR
Hydrangea ‘White Knight’ will carry, from late spring into summer, large white mop top flower heads. The bare black stems are showy in winter. Best grown in a moist well drained spot in light to medium shade. Makes a good pot plant.
130cm x 130 cm Read more about Hydrangea ‘White Knight’ Obsidian Collection (TM)
