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Better John™

Better John

Better John™

Callistemon viminalis 'LJ1' PBR
Range: Native Shrubs
Description: Easier to grow, quicker to establish & better foliage colour
Uses: Specimen plant, contrast plant
Position: Full sun to part shade
Size: 60cm-1.2m high x 60-90cm wide
Density: 3-5 per m2^, 1.5-2 per linear metre
Soil Type: Well drained, Sandy loam
Where it Works: QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, NT, SA & WA
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Thin Red

Thin Red™

Photinia X fraseri 'NP01’ PBR
Range: Emporium RangeWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
Narrow hedging plant with red new growth
Uses:
Screens, hedges for narrow spaces
Position:
Full sun to part shade
Size:
3-4m high x 60cm wide
Density:
1 per m², 2 per linear metre for screening
Soil Type:
Most soil types
Where It Works:
South QLD, NSW, ACT, TAS, SA & WA
Podium

Podium™

Ficus brachypoda ‘BWNPOD’ PBR
Range: Advanced TreesWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
Compact, domed Ficus tree
Uses:
Residential and commercial landscapes, shade tree, streetscapes, parks and for large containers
Position:
Full sun to part shade; tolerates drought, light frost and windy conditions
Size:
6–9m high x 6–9m wide
Density:
1 per 8–10 linear metres
Soil Type:
Most soil types, avoid wet feet
Where It Works:
NT, QLD, Northern NSW and Central NSW. More testing needed for Southern NSW, VIC, SA and WA
Autumn Princess

Autumn Princess™

Rhododendron hybrid 'ROBLEA' PBR
Range: Encore AzaleasWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
A heat and cold tolerant Azalea with pink flowers that repeat bloom and burgundy winter foliage
Uses:
Ideal for specimen planting, mass planting and in gardens and borders
Position:
Full sun to part shade
Size:
1.2m high x 1m wide
Density:
1-3 per m2^, 1-2 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Prefers well drained
Where It Works:
QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA & WA
Shara

Shara™

Lomandra fluviatilis 'ABU7' PBR
Range: Strappy LeafWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
Shara™ is a great evergreen alternative to Poa for hot or cold climates
Uses:
Mass planting in wet and dry areas
Position:
Full sun to moderate shade
Size:
45-55cm high x 50cm wide
Density:
4-6 per m2^, 2-3 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Wide variety
Where It Works:
QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, NT, SA & WA