“Helichrysum splendidum is indeed a splendid shrub, with shining silver grey foliage and a mass of golden everlasting flowers in midsummer.” PlantzAfrica
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’
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’
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’
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’
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. Postage is a flat rate of just $12.50Read more about Hydrangeas
A beautiful variety for pot growing from Kyoto in Japan, ‘Romance’ has deep mauve blue or deep pink flowers depending on soil acidity. ‘Romance’ will flower from mid-spring until late summer. It is dwarf in growth habit making it suitable for small gardens and pots. Read more about Hydrangea ‘Romance’
A new form of Hydrangea with outstanding double flowers - large, rounded and hugely abundant. This is a superb pot specimen with deep mauve blue or pink flowers depending on soil acidity. Acid soil produces blue flowers while alkaline or neutral soils produces pink. Read more about Hydrangea ‘Desire’ 'You & Me' Series
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
A genine breakthrough in Hydrangea breeding extending the flowering for almost half the year. It can be grown in pots and brought indoors for a terrific floral display.. Read more about Hydrangea ‘Magical Pearl’
A stunning lacecap hydrangea, with frilled pink or blue blooms and rich leaf colour in autumn. Like most hydrangeas, ‘Blue Deckle’ bears pinkish flowers when grown in alkaline soil, and blue flowers when grown in acidic soil. Grows 1.25m high by a little less across. Read more about Hydrangea serrata ‘Blue Deckle’
A beautiful lacecap hydrangea, with crown-like pink or blue blooms and rich leaf colour in autumn. Like most hydrangeas, bears pinkish flowers when grown in alkaline soil, and blue flowers when grown in acidic soil. 1.25mtrs by a little less across. Read more about Hydrangea serrata ‘Tiara’
