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Little Ruby™

Little Ruby

Little Ruby™

Alternanthera dentata 'LRU30' PBR
Range: Emporium Range
Description: Compact mounding ground cover with burgundy foliage
Uses: Ground cover, border plant, containers
Position: Full sun to part shade
Size: 30-40cm high x 60-90cm wide
Density: 3-5 per m2^, 2-3 per linear metre
Soil Type: Well drained, Moist
Where it Works: Light to moderate frost regions for all states (incl. NT) and all frost free areas
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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)
Meema

Meema™

Hardenbergia violacea 'HB1' PBR
Range: Native ShrubsWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
A longer lived shrubby ground cover plant with longer lasting flowers
Uses:
Great feature plant for gardens and landscapes
Position:
Full sun to part shade
Size:
50cm high x 2m wide
Density:
1-3 per m2^, 1-2 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Sandy to heavy clay
Where It Works:
QLD, NSW, ACT (survives in extreme cold, but will get some leaf burn), VIC, TAS, NT, SA & WA
Great White

Great White™

Lomandra longifolia ‘MURU’ PBR pending
Range: Strappy LeafWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
Great White™ Lomandra is a variegated Lomandra with larger flowers
Uses:
Roadsides, golf courses, offices, mass plantings, feature plantings and gardens
Position:
Tolerates drought and cold. Tolerates windy and salt laden windy positions, but avoid foredune situations too close to the beach. Works best in full sun to moderate shade.
Size:
40-50cm high x 40-50cm wide
Density:
4–6 plants per m², 2–3 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Sandy, sandy loam to clay soils
Where It Works:
Southern NSW, SA, WA, TAS. Requires free draining soils or light to moderate shade in Sydney. Not suitable for QLD unless in areas like Toowoomba.
Silverlawn

Silverlawn™

Liriope muscari 'LIRSS' PBR
Range: Hardy Exotic RangeWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
A low growing liriope with clean variegated foliage, that makes an excellent lawn alternative
Uses:
Colour contrast, accent/group planting, lawn alternative
Position:
Full sun to heavy shade
Size:
35cm high x 40cm wide
Density:
6-10 per m2^, 3-5 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Wide variety
Where It Works:
NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, SA, WA, TAS & NT