AUSTRALIAN NATIVE NURSERY PERTH
Zanthorrea Specialises In Australian Plants
Australian native plants are well known for their unique beauty. Long neglected as garden plants in Western Australia, they have had a recent surge in popularity as water-wise alternatives to traditional garden plants. Plant breeders, both in Australia and overseas are developing cultivars and hybrids with wide appeal. As well as looking spectacular in the contemporary or bush garden, our local flora is highly attractive to birds and other native animals.
All the plants we grow on site are potted on by hand and our nursery meets Both NIASA (Nursery Industry Accreditation Scheme Australia) and SGA (Sustainable Gardening Australia) standards.
PLANT OF THE MONTH
Coral Gum
Eucalyptus torquata, commonly known as the Coral Gum is a wonderful small Australian tree growing to about 6m in height. They grow in a wide range of soil types including alkaline sand or clay. The shade these trees provides is only a light shade so allow light through to under planting. They flower early in their lives, with beautiful pink flowers from spring to summer.
~6m High.
$1 from the sale of each plant will be donated to Kanyana Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre.
Plant List
In this list you will find information on flowering time, colours and heights for plants we often have available. Our plant list is a helpful guide to the plants grow, but doesn’t show current availability or pricing. If you are interested in any plants on the list, please give the nursery a call to check availability and pricing.
PERTH NURSERY PLANTS
Featured Plants
Banksia prionotes dwarf
The dwarf form of this eye-catching, local Banksia is a much more manageable size, for gardens, than the full-size variety. The large, orange flower cones are held conspicuously above the foliage from early autumn to winter. Flowers will attract nectar feeding birds and insects and then the attractive seed cones will bring in the seed eating birds a few months after the flowers are finished. Grow in mixed garden beds, or as an informal screen. Best in full sun, but will tolerate part shade. Will grow in most soil types.
2m H x 2m W
Correa baeuerlenii
One of the larger growing varieties of Correas with glossy, deep green leaves, offset by dark burgundy branches. In winter, limey yellow-green, tubular, pendulous flowers are produced which resemble the shape of typical chef’s cap, hence the common name. Grow in mixed garden beds, to attract birds or is useful as a dense screen. Best in part shade with summer watering.
1.5m H x 1.5m W
Grevillea 'Honey Gem'
been performing well in Perth gardens for years! Dark green, deeply divided leaves with rich, honey, yellow-orange coloured flowers on the ends of the branches all year round. Can be used at the back of mixed garden beds, as an informal screen, or be under pruned to form a small tree. Best in full sun in free draining soil. Prune back behind flowers to encourage a dense habit and more flowers.
3m H x 3m WThomasia purpurea
purple flowers cover the bush for a stunning display of colour. A great filler
for those dry shady areas and will also grow in full sun. Use in mixed garden
beds for a pop of colour in spring.
1m H x 1m W
Eucalyptus erythrocorys
You have probably seen the stunning, large yellow blossoms of this small/medium WA tree as you drive around Perth at the moment. The buds are just as attractive as the flowers, turning a bright red before they drop off to reveal the yellow blooms beneath. It usually forms interesting shapes with its multi-trunked habit and can be pruned to control shape and size. Grows in full sun or part shade in most soil types, including limestone.
4m-8m H x 5m W
Darwinia taxifolia
red-pink flowers from spring-summer. Great in pots or hanging baskets, or at the front of mixed garden beds. Best in a slightly sheltered position with regular summer watering.
30cm H x 1m W