Drought Tolerant Plants

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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

Mini Meema™

Hardenbergia violacea 'HB2' PBR

Range: Emporium RangeWHERE TO BUYMore info

Description:

Small, compact shrub with clean foliage

Uses:

Small gardens, mass planting, borders or as a ground cover

Position:

Full sun to part shade

Size:

45 cm high x 45 cm wide

Density:

3–6 plants per m², 3–4 per linear metre

Soil Type:

Most soil types

Where It Works:

QLD, NSW, ACT (survives in extreme cold, but will get some leaf burn), VIC, TAS, SA & WA

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

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.