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Fire Bells™

Fire Bells

Fire Bells™

Correa pulchella 'COR11' PBR
Range: Native Shrubs
Description: Compact, dense ground cover Correa that requires minimal pruning
Uses: For bird attracting gardens, dense ground cover for small gardens, or containers for patios
Position: Full sun to light shade
Size: 25cm high x 80cm wide (smaller with pruning)
Density: 2-5 per m2^, 2-3 per linear metre
Soil Type: Well drained, Wide range
Where it Works: VIC, ACT, SA, WA, TAS, Southern NSW and Sydney (in good draining soils)
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Variegated Tanika

Variegated Tanika™

Lomandra longifolia 'NPW3' PBR
Range: Emporium RangeWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
A variegated form of the popular Tankia® Lomandra
Uses:
Garden plantings, maintained landscapes
Position:
Light to moderate shade
Size:
50-60cm high x 65cm wide
Density:
3-6 per m2^, 2-3 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Sandy to well drained clay
Where It Works:
NSW, ACT, VIC, SA, WA, TAS & QLD (only for non humid regions like Toowoomba with free draining soil)
Katie Belles

Katie Belles™

Lomandra hystrix 'LHBYF' PBR
Range: Strappy LeafWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
The best performing, Australian native rain garden plant
Uses:
Feature plant, mass plantings, great for periodically wet areas
Position:
Full sun to heavy shade
Size:
1.5-1.8m high x 1.2-1.5m wide
Density:
1-3 per m2^, 1-1.5 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Sandy loam to heavy clay
Where It Works:
QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA & WA
Mighty Sunset

Mighty Sunset™

Aloe hybrid 'AL03' PBR
Range: Emporium RangeWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
Semi-compact Aloe with bi-coloured cream and sunset orange flowers
Uses:
Feature plantings, rockeries, border along paths and fences, mass group plantings
Position:
Full sun to part shade
Size:
60cm high x 50cm wide foliage; 95cm high flowers
Density:
1–3 per m², 2–3 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Most soil types, but if in clay soils, try to improve drainage or use in raised garden
Where It Works:
South QLD (raised gardens and free draining soil), NSW, VIC, TAS, SA, WA & ACT (requires further testing here)
Sweeper

Sweeper®

Waterhousea floribunda 'DOW20' PBR
Range: Advanced TreesWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
Improved variety with heavy weeping habit
Uses:
Street tree, large screen or hedge
Position:
Full sun to part shade
Size:
10m high x 5-8m wide
Density:
1 per 2-6 m2^, 1 per 3-8 linear metre
Soil Type:
Well drained to heavy clay loams
Where It Works:
QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA