Drought Tolerant Plants

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Autumn Princess™

Rhododendron hybrid 'ROBLEA' PBR

Range: Encore AzaleasWHERE TO BUYMore info

Description:

A heat and cold tolerant Azalea with pink flowers that repeat bloom and burgundy winter foliage

Uses:

Ideal for specimen planting, mass planting and in gardens and borders

Position:

Full sun to part shade

Size:

1.2m high x 1m wide

Density:

1-3 per m2^, 1-2 per linear metre

Soil Type:

Prefers well drained

Where It Works:

QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA & WA

Red Alert™

Callistemon viminalis 'KPS38' PBR

Range: Native ShrubsWHERE TO BUYMore info

Description:

A native hedge alternative to Photinia

Uses:

Hedge or specimen shrub

Position:

Full sun to part shade

Size:

2-2.4m H x 1.5-2m W unpruned; 500mm-2m H x 400mm-1.5m W pruned

Density:

1-2 per m2^, 1-2 per linear metre

Soil Type:

Most types

Where It Works:

QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, SA & WA

Blue Twist™

Dianella prunina 'DP303' PVR

Range: Strappy LeafWHERE TO BUYMore info

Description:

Amazing blue, purple and green foliage with unique flower stems

Uses:

Garden plantings, foliage or accent grassy gardens. For foliage interest as a short-medium term perennial

Position:

Full sun to part shade

Size:

50cm high x 50cm wide

Density:

3-6 per m2^, 2-3 per linear metre

Soil Type:

Well drained to clay loam

Where It Works:

Only available in New Zealand

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