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Amethyst™

Amethyst™

Liriope muscari 'LIRTP' PBR
Range: Hardy Exotic RangeWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
Compact plant with deep purple flowers that sit above the foliage
Uses:
Mass planting, rockeries, flower gardens, specimen plant
Position:
Full sun, moderate to heavy shade
Size:
40cm 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
Aranda

Aranda™

Dianella caerulea 'DC150' PBR
Range: Emporium RangeWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
Slightly arching deep green foliage with deep blue flowers
Uses:
Tidy border plant and mass plantings
Position:
Full sun to 70% shade
Size:
30cm high x 35cm wide
Density:
6-12 per m2^, 3-6 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Sandy loam to free draining clay
Where It Works:
NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA, WA & QLD
Blaze

Blaze™

Dianella tasmanica 'NPW2' PBR
Range: Strappy LeafWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
Heat tolerant strappy leaf plant with purple foliage
Uses:
Feature plantings and gardens
Position:
Full sun, light to heavy shade
Size:
45cm high x 40-50cm wide
Density:
4-6 per m2^, 2-4 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Sandy to clay
Where It Works:
NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA & WA and New Zealand
Blush

Blush™

Nandina domestica 'AKA' PBR
Range: Hardy Exotic RangeWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
The only medium dwarf Nandina that produces new red growth in spring and autumn
Uses:
Low hedge, shrub, feature
Position:
Full sun to moderate shade
Size:
60-70cm high x 60-70cm wide
Density:
3-6 per m2^, 2-3 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Free draining to heavy clay
Where It Works:
QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, NT, SA & WA
Breeze

Breeze®

Dianella caerulea 'DCNC0' PBR
Range: Strappy LeafWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
A spreading strappy leaf plant with no canes
Uses:
Mass planting, grassy gardens
Position:
Full sun to part shade
Size:
60-70cm high x 60-70cm wide
Density:
4-6 per m2^, 2-3 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Wide variety
Where It Works:
NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, SA & WA and New Zealand
Cloudy Days plant

Cloudy Days

Agapanthus orientalis PBR
Range: Hardy Exotic RangeWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
Mid-sized Agapanthus with dual coloured white and blue flowers
Uses:
Garden beds, borders, patio pots and planter boxes
Position:
Full sun to moderate shade
Size:
1m high x 80cm wide
Density:
3-6 per m2^, 2-3 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Most types
Where It Works:
QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA & WA
Emerald Arch

Emerald Arch®

Dianella tasmanica 'DT23' PBR
Range: Emporium RangeWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
Creates a warm tropical feel in the landscape for cooler areas
Uses:
Mass plantings, specimen plantings, low water gardens
Position:
Full sun to heavy shade
Size:
55cm high x 50cm wide
Density:
4-6 per m2^, 2-3 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Well drained to clay
Where It Works:
NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA & WA and New Zealand
Feather Top

Feather Top™

Baloskion tetraphyllum
Range: Emporium RangeWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
Compact form ideal for rain gardens
Uses:
Moist, wet or boggy and shady sites, pots and as a feature
Position:
Full sun to moderate/heavy shade
Size:
50-75cm high x 45cm wide
Density:
2-4 per m²^, 2-3 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Heavy clay to sandy
Where It Works:
QLD, NSW, VIC, TAS, SA & WA
Flirt

Flirt™

Nandina domestica 'MURASAKI' PBR
Range: Hardy Exotic RangeWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
The only dwarf ground cover Nandina that will give you red new growth in spring, autumn and often in summer
Uses:
Ground cover, low hedge, feature
Position:
Full sun to moderate shade
Size:
30-40cm high x 40-50cm wide
Density:
4-6 per m2^, 2-4 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Free draining to heavy clay
Where It Works:
QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, NT, SA & WA
Frilly Lace

Frilly Lace™

Lomandra multiflora ‘VER1’ PBR
Range: Emporium RangeWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
A prolific flowering Lomandra
Uses:
Specimen or group planting, A great feature plant in containers, pots and garden beds with evergreen foliage on display throughout the year
Position:
Full sun to moderate shade
Size:
45cm high x 45cm wide
Density:
3-5 per m2^, 2-3 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Wide variety, prefers free draining
Where It Works:
NSW, ACT, VIC, SA, WA & TAS
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.
Isabella

Isabella®

Liriope muscari 'LIRF' PBR
Range: Hardy Exotic RangeWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
Great as a lawn alternative or garden border
Uses:
Lawn, garden border, specimen or mass planting, ideal for use around stepping stones
Position:
Full sun to heavy shade
Size:
40cm high x 50cm wide or 15-20cm high x 20-30cm wide if mown once a year
Density:
6-12 per m2^, 4-8 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Wide variety
Where It Works:
NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, SA, WA, TAS & NT
Just Right

Just Right®

Liriope muscari 'LIRJ' PBR
Range: Hardy Exotic RangeWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
The best landscape Liriope available because it is more evergreen and has consistent height
Uses:
Mass planting and specimen planting along paths and fences, roadsides, gardens
Position:
Full sun to heavy shade
Size:
50cm high x 50cm wide
Density:
4-9 per m2^, 2-4 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Wide variety
Where It Works:
NSW, QLD, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA, WA & NT
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
'Katrinus Deluxe'

Katrinus Deluxe

Lomandra longifolia 'Katrinus Deluxe' PBR
Range: Strappy LeafWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
A clean growing, uniform, non-seeding Lomandra
Uses:
Mass planting & specimen planting
Position:
Full sun to moderate shade
Size:
70cm high x 70cm wide
Density:
2-6 per m2^, 1.5-2 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Sandy, sandy loam to clay
Where It Works:
NSW, ACT, VIC, SA, WA, TAS & QLD (do not plant in depressed areas)
King Alfred

King Alfred®

Dianella caerulea 'JOHN316' PBR
Range: Emporium RangeWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
Best erosion control plant
Uses:
Mass planting, specimen planting, erosion control, rain gardens
Position:
Full sun to moderate shade
Size:
70cm high x 70cm wide
Density:
2-4 per m2^, 1.5-2 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Wide variety
Where It Works:
NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, SA, WA & TAS and New Zealand
Little Jess

Little Jess™

Dianella caerulea 'DCMP01' PBR
Range: Strappy LeafWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
Tough, low maintenance plant with a dwarf clumping growth habit
Uses:
Specimen & mass planting for commercial and residential use
Position:
Full sun to moderately heavy shade
Size:
40cm high x 40cm wide (taller in good soils)
Density:
6-10 per m2^, 3-5 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Wide variety
Where It Works:
NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, SA, WA & TAS and New Zealand
Little Phil

Little Phil™

Philodendron species 'PHIL01' PBR
Range: Emporium RangeWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
Compact form perfect for shade or as an indoor plant
Uses:
Landscape gardens, green walls, bench top plant, window sill indoor plant, patio table plant, office desk plant
Position:
Light shade to moderately heavy shade
Size:
35cm high x 35cm wide
Density:
3-9 per m2^, 2-4 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Suits reasonably drained with some organics
Where It Works:
QLD, NSW, VIC, NT, SA & WA.
Little Rev

Little Rev™

Dianella revoluta 'DR5000' PBR
Range: Strappy LeafWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
Very hardy plant with compact blue-grey foliage
Uses:
Commercial and residential modern landscapes
Position:
Full sun to moderate shade
Size:
30-40cm high x 30-40cm wide
Density:
6-10 per m2^, 3-5 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Moderately heavy to free draining
Where It Works:
ACT, VIC, SA, WA, TAS & NSW (must have good free draining soil for Sydney) and New Zealand
Nyalla

Nyalla®

Lomandra longfolia 'LM400' PBR
Range: Strappy LeafWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
The toughest Lomandra for coastal landscapes and salt laden winds
Uses:
Mass planting and specimen planting
Position:
Full sun to moderate shade
Size:
80-90cm high x 80-90cm wide
Density:
2-5 per m2^, 1-2 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Sandy, sandy loam to clay
Where It Works:
NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA & WA
Obsession

Obsession™

Nandina domestica 'SEIKA' PBR
Range: Hardy Exotic RangeWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
Obsession™ provides red foliage all year round
Uses:
Low hedge, shrub, feature
Position:
Full sun to moderate shade
Size:
60-70cm high x 60-70cm wide
Density:
3-6 per m2^, 2-3 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Well drained
Where It Works:
QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, NT, SA & WA
Pink Pearl

Pink Pearl™

Liriope muscari 'VS0001' PBR
Range: Emporium RangeWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
Variegated Liriope with masses of vibrant pink flowers
Uses:
Garden borders, mass planting, ground cover
Position:
Full sun to heavy shade
Size:
25cm high x 25cm wide
Density:
10-16 per m2^, 4-8 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Wide variety
Where It Works:
NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, SA, WA, TAS & NT
Prestige

Prestige®

Dianella revoluta 'REV101' PBR
Range: Emporium RangeWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
A clumping fine leaf Dianella with masses of blue flowers
Uses:
Specimen or mass planting
Position:
Full sun to moderate shade
Size:
50cm high x 60-70cm wide
Density:
4-6 per m2^, 2-3 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Moderate heavy to free draining
Where It Works:
VIC, ACT, TAS, SA, WA & Southern NSW (not suited north of Sydney)
Pure Blonde

Pure Blonde™

Liriope muscari 'LIRBLONDE' PBR
Range: Emporium RangeWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
A tough Liriope with stunning blonde foliage in spring
Uses:
Feature planting and mass planting as a ground cover
Position:
Full sun (if protected) to heavy shade
Size:
30cm high x 40cm wide
Density:
6-12 per m2^, 3-6 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Sandy to clay
Where It Works:
NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, SA, WA, TAS & NT
Queen Mum

Queen Mum™

Agapanthus orientalis 'PMN06' PBR
Range: Hardy Exotic RangeWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
Stunning large white and blue dual coloured flower heads
Uses:
Garden beds, borders, patio pots, planter boxes
Position:
Full sun to moderate shade
Size:
1.5m high x 1.2m wide
Density:
2-4 per m2^, 1.5-3 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Most types
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, SA & WA
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
Southern Cascade

Southern Cascade™

Lomandra hystrix 'LHWP' PBR
Range: Emporium RangeWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
A weeping Lomandra that handles full sun to heavy shade
Uses:
Specimen/mass plantings for residential and commercial use, rain gardens
Position:
Full sun to heavy shade
Size:
60-80cm high x 60-80cm wide (maintains a smaller height when cut back every 3-4 years)
Density:
2-3 per m2^, 1.5-3 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Wide variety
Where It Works:
Southern NSW, VIC, SA & WA
Tanika

Tanika®

Lomandra longfolia 'LM300' PBR
Range: Strappy LeafWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
A reliable, tough and beautiful landscape plant
Uses:
Ideal for borders, specimen planting and mass planting
Position:
Full sun to moderate shade
Size:
50-60cm high x 65cm wide
Density:
3-6 per m2^, 2-3 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Sandy, sandy loam to clay
Where It Works:
NSW, ACT, VIC, SA, WA, TAS & QLD (only for non humid regions like Toowoomba with free draining soil)
Tasred

Tasred®

Dianella tasmanica 'TR20' PBR
Range: Strappy LeafWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
A tough, adaptable and reliable strappy leaf plant
Uses:
Mass plantings, low water gardens, Japanese style gardens, accent planting
Position:
Full sun to heavy shade
Size:
45cm high x 40-50cm wide
Density:
4-6 per m2^, 2-4 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Sandy, sandy loam and clay
Where It Works:
NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA, WA & QLD (only for non humid regions like Toowoomba with free draining soil) and New Zealand
Tropic Cascade

Tropic Cascade™

Lomandra hystrix 'LHWP' PBR
Range: Emporium RangeWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
A weeping Lomandra that handles full sun to heavy shade
Uses:
Specimen/mass plantings for residential or commercial use
Position:
Full sun to heavy shade
Size:
60-80cm high x 60-80cm wide (maintain smaller height when cut back every 3-4 years)
Density:
2-3 per m2^, 1.5-3 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Wide variety
Where It Works:
Northern & Central NSW (incl. Sydney), QLD
Twilight Green

Twilight Green™

Lepidosperma squamatum 'LEP08' PBR
Range: Strappy LeafWHERE TO BUYMore info
Description:
Excellent shade plant with clean strappy leaf foliage and rustic flowers
Uses:
Feature plant, patio plant and mass plantings.
Position:
Full sun to shade; tolerates moderate drought and frost
Size:
50cm high x 50cm wide
Density:
4-6 plants per m², 2–3 per linear metre
Soil Type:
Prefers free draining soil or raised garden bed.
Where It Works:
Western and South Australia
Twizzler

Twizzler™

Lepironia articulata
Range: Emporium RangeWHERE TO BUYMore info
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:
Loam to clay loam, moist
Where It Works:
NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, SA, WA & TAS
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)
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