Plants by Type

Trees

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago.  The next best time is now.  Chinese Proverb

Of all plants, trees have the greatest capacity to keep us in touch with nature, refresh our minds and soften the uncompromising shapes of manmade structures. They provide welcome shade from our hot sun, they purify the air, and shelter us from wind. Your choice of the trees you plant will be the most important of all garden decisions.

Large Fully grown height in ideal conditions is over 18 metres. Medium Fully grown height in ideal conditions is between 10 and 18 metres Small Fully grown height in ideal conditions is between 4.5 and 9 metres

Perennials

They are valuable for providing seasonal flower colour and a fresh lush fullness of foliage to a garden border. They usually reach their full size in one season providing instant gratification!

Large Fully grown height in ideal conditions is over 1.2 metres Medium Final height in ideal conditions is 0.6 to 1.2 metres. Small Final height in ideal conditions is up to 0.6 metres.

Succulents

A succulent is a drought tolerant plant that stores water in its leaves, roots or stems to survive the conditions in its natural habitat. They are a fantastic plant to help create a dramatic and bold landscape. There are many different types; some with spectacular flowers, others with colourful or unusual leaves.

Large Fully grown height in ideal conditions over 1 metre. Medium Final height in ideal conditions between 0.23 and 1 metre. Small Final height in ideal conditions under 0.23 metre.

Climbers

They create living walls of delight, with a curtain of flowers and foliage, extending the flowering range of our gardens. Many climbers will also make very effective ground covers. There are climbers for almost every site. Most of them prefer to be planted with their roots in the cool shade, allowing the stems to climb towards the sun.

Self-clinging Self-clinging, these climbers will have aerial roots or adhesive tendril tips which give them the ability to scale a wall or tree trunk without added support. Many of these can be used as ground cover over banks. Scandent/hooked These climbers have hooked thorns or long scandent stems which require the support of a wall, hedge or tree over or into which to scramble. Many of these can be used as ground cover over banks. Twining large These climbers use twining stems, curling tendrils or curling petioles which require support other than that of a flat surface up which to grow. This group can climb up to over 5 metres high. Twining medium These climbers use twining stems, curling tendrils or curling petioles which require support other than that of a flat surface up which to grow. This group will generally not climb anymore than 5 metres high.

Grasses, sedges and flaxes.

They play a very important part in the garden with tufts of foliage adding an architectural quality of height and colour. They introduce a sense of freedom and movement that gives a natural look. They come from a wide range of habitats and care must be taken to plant them in conditions that suit each type.

Large Final height in ideal conditions is over 1.5 metres. Medium Final height in ideal conditions between 0.6 and 1.5 metres. Small ully grown height in ideal conditions is less than 0.6 metres.

Bamboos and restios

Restios are a family of perennial, evergreen, grass-like plants. They will provide a rich green texture to your garden. Easily grown, the different species range in size. They will do best in full sun with plenty of air movement. Bamboos are woody stemmed, perennial evergreen grasses. Use the bamboo canes and their delicately handsome foliage to provide form and vertical habit.

Large Final height in ideal conditions is over 1.5 metres. Medium Final height in ideal conditions is between 0.6 and 1.5 metres. Small Final height in ideal conditions is less than 0.6 metres.

Ferns

Ferns provide wonderful lush textural contrast and form in the garden all year around. They are loved for the elegant and delicate symmetry of their fronds. A group planting of ferns will give the garden a very natural and established look.

Small Fully grown height in ideal conditions is less than 1 metre.

Palms

The elegant and graceful leaves provide valuable structure and texture. Many of the more graceful palms do prefer a warmer climate and adequate moisture.

Medium Final height in ideal conditions is over 3 metres. Small ully grown height in ideal conditions is less than 3 metres.

Shrubs

Shrubs are woody plants which produce multiple stems, shoots or branches from their base, but do not generally have a single trunk. Shrubs provide a mixed garden with structure and form. Many shrubs are grown for their flowers, however many also have coloured, variegated or interesting leaves.

Large Fully grown height in ideal conditions is over 3 metres Medium Fully grown height in ideal conditions is between 1.5 and 3 metres. Small Fully grown height in ideal conditions is between 1 and 1.5 metres. Dwarf Fully grown height in ideal conditions is between 0.3 and 1 metre. Prostrate Shrubs that are prostrate and hug the ground.