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With its robust upright spreading habit it will be smothered in large clusters of stunning, deep orange flowers on the end of the branches from late Autumn to Spring. Prefers a well drained position in full sun. Prune for shape and size once flowering has finished.

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The soft pink ‘spider’ flowers on this smaller, compact cultivar, show up beautifully against the bright green, dense foliage. Flowers appear late autumn into early spring and produce nectar for birds. Regarded frost hardy, it likes partial shade but prefers full sun. Moist well-drained soil. Evergreen.

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aka Grevillea

This Aussie will bring welcome colour to the garden during the dull winter months. The soft grey foliage is complemented by flowers in tones of red, pink and cream from winter to spring. Useful to provide quick cover on hot dry banks. Likes the sun and good drainage but not frost. Evergreen.

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Hakea laurina is another species from Western Australia, there are various hybrids in cultivation. The wild species is an upright or sprawling shrub/small tree up to 6m. The flower heads are globe shaped, red in colour with bright white styles. Flowers in autumn and early winter.

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aka Sun Rose

This easy to grow shrub has small grey-green leaves and a broad habit. The flowers which appear in spring-summer are bright yellow with an attractive red marking in the centre. Happy in a warm, sunny, spot with good drainage, good coastal plant. Trim after flowering to keep tidy. Evergreen.

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aka Witch Hazel

An interesting neat, upright, shrub that produces fragrant red blooms in late winter. The flowers are characterized by their shaggy spider like form. Plant in sun or part shade in rich soil that does not dry out in summer. Deciduous.

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Winter Rose. This variety has white to pale yellow saucer shaped flowers over several months in winter to early spring. The plant forms a bushy compact clump topped by the flowers which face outwards. Dark green, divided leathery leaves. Plant in well drained soil with good amount of organic matter. Perennial.

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A vigorous growing Fijian Hibiscus with bright, satin pink flowers that are the largest and single. Its upright growth likes to be watered deeply in Summer and cut back in early Spring for bushiness and free flowering through Summer. Prefers a frost free position in the garden. Evergreen

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aka Rose of Sharon

A lovely deciduous form of Hibiscus tolerant of winter cold. The large single mauve flowers appear in summer and are highlighted with a red central eye. Very pretty in full flower. Prune after flowering to keep compact. Tolerant of most garden conditions but happiest in the sun. Deciduous

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aka Rose of Sharon

Gorgeous tight buds open to reveal deliciously double blooms of rich lavender pink set against fresh green foliage. Flowers appear from summer through to autumn. Easy to grow in average garden conditions but happiest in the sun. Prune after flowering if required. Deciduous.