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Euphorbia Silver Swan

Euphorbia characias 'Silver Swan' is a striking evergreen perennial prized for its elegant variegated foliage and architectural form. The slender blue-green leaves are edged with creamy white, creating year-round interest, while impressive lime-green flower heads appear from late winter through spring. Drought tolerant and low maintenance, it is an excellent choice for feature planting, borders, Mediterranean-style gardens and containers. Flowers Produces large clusters of lime-green flower bracts with subtle cream highlights from late winter through spring. The long-lasting blooms provide a stunning contrast against the variegated foliage. Foliage Narrow blue-green leaves with distinctive creamy white margins form attractive upright stems, providing year-round colour and texture. Fruit Produces small seed capsules after flowering, although these are generally not considered an ornamental feature. Form & Size An upright, clump-forming evergreen perennial. Height: 60–90 cm Width: 60–90 cm Growing Conditions Thrives in full sun to part shade. Prefers well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. Suitable for coastal gardens. Performs well in sandy, gravelly and poor soils. Tolerates light frost. Avoid waterlogged conditions. Uses Feature planting Borders Cottage gardens Mediterranean-style gardens Gravel gardens Pots and containers Mass planting Low-maintenance landscapes Maintenance Water regularly during establishment. Once established, 'Silver Swan' requires very little watering. Remove spent flowering stems at the base after flowering to encourage fresh new growth. Wear gloves when pruning, as the milky sap may irritate skin and eyes. Notes Euphorbia characias 'Silver Swan' is valued for its striking variegated foliage and architectural appearance. It provides year-round structure and combines beautifully with flowering perennials, ornamental grasses and drought-tolerant shrubs, making it an excellent choice for Sunshine Coast gardens with well-drained soils. Companion Plants Pairs beautifully with Lavender, Westringia, Lomandra, Agapanthus, Dianella, Salvia, Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos) and ornamental grasses. Common Name: Silver Swan Spurge Botanical Name: Euphorbia characias 'Silver Swan' Family: Euphorbiaceae Origin: Cultivated variety of a Mediterranean species

Scaevola aemula Aussie Salute Blue

Scaevola aemula 'Aussie Salute Blue' is a hardy, low-growing Australian native ground cover that produces a profusion of vibrant blue fan-shaped flowers over an extended flowering season. Its dense, spreading habit makes it an excellent choice for garden borders, rockeries, hanging baskets, retaining walls and containers. Heat tolerant and low maintenance, this colourful native performs exceptionally well in Sunshine Coast gardens. Flowers Produces masses of striking blue fan-shaped flowers from spring through to autumn, with flowering often continuing for much of the year in warmer climates. The blooms attract native bees and other beneficial pollinators. Foliage Small, bright green foliage forms a dense mat, providing year-round colour and an attractive backdrop to the abundant flowers. Fruit Produces small, inconspicuous fruits following flowering, which are not considered an ornamental feature. Form & Size A low-growing, spreading evergreen ground cover. Height: 15–25 cm Width: 1–1.5 metres Growing Conditions Thrives in full sun to part shade. Prefers well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established. Performs well in sandy and coastal soils. Suitable for humid and subtropical climates. Tolerates light frost. Uses Ground cover Borders Rockeries Hanging baskets Pots and containers Retaining walls Coastal gardens Pollinator-friendly gardens Maintenance Water regularly during establishment. Once established, 'Aussie Salute Blue' requires minimal watering. Light trimming after heavy flowering helps maintain a tidy appearance and encourages fresh growth and repeat flowering. Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring if desired. Notes Aussie Salute Blue is an excellent low-maintenance native for adding long-lasting colour to the garden. Its spreading habit suppresses weeds, softens garden edges and provides a reliable display of flowers for much of the year. Companion Plants Looks fantastic planted with Lomandra, Dianella, Grevillea, Westringia, Myoporum, Carpobrotus, Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos) and other Australian native ground covers and shrubs. Common Name: Aussie Salute Blue Fan Flower Botanical Name: Scaevola aemula 'Aussie Salute Blue' Family: Goodeniaceae Origin: Australian cultivated variety

Metrosideros little ewan

Metrosideros 'Little Ewan' is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its dense foliage, naturally rounded habit and vibrant bright red flowers. A dwarf form of the New Zealand Christmas Bush, it is perfect for smaller gardens, low hedging, borders and feature planting. Hardy and low maintenance, 'Little Ewan' thrives in coastal conditions and provides year-round colour and structure. Flowers Produces masses of brilliant bright red, brush-like flowers during late spring and summer. The nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies and nectar-feeding birds, adding colour and wildlife to the garden. Foliage Small, glossy green leaves form a dense, compact canopy, providing year-round interest and making it an excellent choice for formal or informal hedging. Fruit Produces small woody seed capsules following flowering, although these are generally not considered a feature. Form & Size A compact evergreen shrub with a naturally rounded growth habit. Height: 0.75 -1 metre Width: 0.75 -1 metre Growing Conditions Prefers a position in full sun to part shade. Thrives in well-drained soil. Tolerates coastal conditions and salty air. Drought tolerant once established. Suitable for humid climates. Tolerates light frost once established. Uses Low hedging Feature shrub Coastal gardens Native-style gardens Formal gardens Pots and containers Pollinator-friendly gardens Low-maintenance landscapes Maintenance Water regularly during establishment. Once established, Metrosideros 'Little Ewan' requires minimal watering. Light pruning after flowering will maintain a compact shape and encourage dense new growth. Feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser during spring if required. Notes Metrosideros 'Little Ewan' is an excellent choice for gardeners wanting a compact, colourful shrub that performs well in coastal and subtropical gardens. Its tidy habit, brilliant flowers and low-maintenance nature make it ideal for Sunshine Coast landscapes. Companion Plants Looks fantastic planted with Lomandra, Dianella, Westringia, Callistemon, Grevillea, Agapanthus, Correa and other hardy shrubs. Common Name: Little Ewan New Zealand Christmas Bush Botanical Name: Metrosideros 'Little Ewan' Family: Myrtaceae Origin: New Zealand hybrid cultivar