Plant Guide

Accentuate a living space or area of the garden with a display of Orchid flowers. Their bold flowers and colours also making them the perfect living gift or indoor floral displays. 1. Dendrobium Dendrobiums come from Asia and the Pacific, including Australasia. They grow best throughout Qld and northern NSW and have no leaf drop, so they’re pretty easy care. …

  Grow the magnificent Swamp Orchid and enjoy long-lasting, exotic blooms that add colour and elegance to shaded gardens, water features and tropical landscapes. The perfect Australian native plant for a moist, well-draining shady place in the garden. The Swamp Orchid or Phaius australis is an amazing orchid with gorgeous large perfumed flowers, that reach up to 2 metres. A …

  Plant eggplants today and enjoy a long harvest of delicious, homegrown vegetables. Perfect for sunny Australian gardens, eggplants are easy to grow, highly productive and packed with flavour and nutrients. When to plant Eggplant can be planted throughout autumn and winter in warmer temperate zones, spring and summer for the colder southern states of Australia visit the Winter Herbs …

Taste the varieties of limes available by getting to know their different climates, tastes, and garden styles, including several unique Australian natives. Knowing your options helps you choose the perfect lime tree for your garden. Persian Lime: Also known as Tahiti lime, this is the most widely grown lime in Australia. Small to medium fruit size with a smooth thin …

The vanilla bean orchid, source of the world’s beloved true vanilla, is a plant that few gardeners dare to grow. It demands patience, commitment, and the right conditions —but for those willing to try, nurturing this exotic orchid can be an incredibly rewarding experience.   A Tropical Climber with Specific Needs The vanilla bean orchid is a climbing plant native …

Discover the difference between spinach and silverbeet—learn their unique growth habits, appearances, and uses to make the most of your garden and kitchen, no matter where you live in Australia. Spinach and silverbeet are often thought to be the same plant, but while they belong to the same family, they have distinct appearances, growth habits, and culinary uses. Depending on …

Small succulents come in a wide range of shapes, textures, and colours, making them perfect for pots, windowsills, and small garden scapes. A popular variety is Echeveria, known for their rosette forms and pastel shade.  Small Echeverias form compact rosettes of fleshy leaves, often staying low to the ground and slowly spreading into clusters. Their neat, symmetrical growth habit makes …

Gerberas and the newer Garvinea varieties brighten gardens with long-lasting, vibrant blooms, offering improved disease resistance, extended flowering seasons, and exceptional performance in both pots and garden beds. Gerberas make us recall long stemmed colour flowers used in floral arrangements and borders in the garden. The gerbera is a type of daisy and they are known by a variety of …

Pawpaw (papaya) (Carica papaya) is a fast-growing tropical fruit tree perfect for warm Australian gardens. Flourishing in full sun and well-drained soil, it can produce sweet, juicy fruit within a year. With regular care, pawpaw is a rewarding and productive addition to any backyard.   Which sex to buy? Pawpaw trees can be male, female or bisexual (meaning they produce …

  What colour will grow in your garden this Spring? Have no idea? Then refer to our regional zone planting guide! It’s so easy, just locate your zone on the map and discover all the colours you can enjoy.  Happy Spring Gardening!  Subtropical (includes: South-east Qld & Northern NSW) FLOWERS – sow ageratum, aster, balsam, carnation, chrysanthemum, cockscomb, coleus, cosmos, …