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Twizzler™

Twizzler

Twizzler™

Lepironia articulata
Range: Emporium Range
Description: A striking twisted native plant with clean foliage - ideal for rain gardens
Uses: Wet and dry landscapes. Water features, ponds, wetlands, bog gardens, raingardens, pots and dry gardens if irrigated
Position: Full sun to 70% shade
Size: 1-1.3m high x 40-80cm wide
Density: 2-4 per m2^, 1-2 per linear metre
Soil Type: Clay, Moist, Wet
Where it Works: NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, SA, WA & TAS
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Purple Pixie

Purple Pixie™

Loropetalum chinense ‘PEACK' PBR
Range: Hardy Exotic RangeWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
A purple dwarf ground cover with a weeping habit
Uses:
Colour contrast for garden beds and containers
Position:
Full sun to part shade
Size:
30-50cm high x 1.2-1.5m wide
Density:
2-3 per m2^, 2-3 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Well drained with adequate moisture
Where It Works:
QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA & WA
Sugar Plum™

Sugar Plum™

Agapanthus hybrid 'AMPU001' PBR
Range: Hardy Exotic RangeWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
Repeat flowering, compact Agapanthus
Uses:
Garden beds, borders, patio pots and planter boxes
Position:
Full sun to part shade; drought and frost tolerant
Size:
40cm high x 50cm wide; 50-60cm high flowers
Density:
4–6 plants per m², 2–4 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Most soil types, but thrives in rich soil
Where It Works:
South QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA & WA.
Little Ruby

Little Ruby™

Alternanthera dentata 'LRU30' PBR
Range: Emporium RangeWHERE TO BUYMore info
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
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