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The trees listed below are available in minimum quantities of 4 of each type. Tubestocks is propagated in specially designed root pruning tubes 125mm deep by 50mm square. The stock is sun-hardened and ready to be planted out or grown-on. Ground Cover & Rockery PlantsLomandra hystrix - Forest Mat Rush
This tufted hardy plant has arching strap-like leaves yellow-green flower spikes in spring. Suited to wet soils and is ideal for use around water features. It prefers part shade though will tolerate full sun. It can also be used indoors and will accept a wide range of soils and climates.
Alocasia brisbanensis - Cunjevoi
A clumping plant up to 1.5m in height with large, green, spade-shaped leaves. This plant has a fragrant flower and juicy sweet smelling, red fruits. All parts of this plant are poisonous. Believed to be the antidote for the Giant Stinging Tree.
Lomandra longifolia - Mat Rush
Extremely versatile and hardy plants that will grow almost anywhere. An important stabilizing plant for river banks and streams as well as a useful ornamental grass in native gardens
Phyllanthus multiflorus
This is a useful low growing plant with pretty, fine fern like foliage. Very suitable for a low hedge, in the rockery or in a hanging basket. Requires regular watering.
Alpinia caerulea - Native Ginger
A versatile plant for Aboriginal people.The ginger tasting roots were eaten and the flesh from the bright blue fruit.The large leaves were thatched and used to make shelters and to wrap food for cooking. Excellent landscape specimen.
Viola hederacea - Native Violet
Small spreading ground cover forming extensive mats in damp areas. White and purple violet-shaped flowers for long periods. Full sun to part shade. Dies back in winter. Useful for hanging baskets
Kangaroo Paw - Triple Treat
Anigozanthus are native to south-western Australia. They feature grass like foliage with brightly coloured flowers that resemble a Kangaroo paw. Anigozanthus will tolerate drought and coastal conditions and light frosts. Used in mass plantings, borders, feature plants and for cut flowers. Triple Treat has a fantastic display of red, green and yellow flowers. Prune back after flowering to promote new growth. Moderate watering required during dry season. Anigozanthus can be affected by 'ink disease' a fungus which can cause black marks on foliage.
Native Rosemary
It is an easily grown shrub of simple and neat appearance which grows wild near the coast of NSW. White flowers dot the shapely plants. Growth is naturally stiff. It maintains a good condition for years.
Dianella atraxis - Blue Flax Lily
A tufted grass like plant native to North Queensland. It has deep blue fruits and flowers and grows to a height of 1 m.
Prickly Rasp Fern
This fern is found growing in a variety of habitats such as rainforest margins, eucalypt forests and rainforests. It is well adapted to both sunny and shaded areas. Its new growth is bright orange-pink and is a stunning understory plant. The fern is usually easy to grow in gardens, containers and baskets. Having a spreading growth habit makes D. aspera suitable as a groundcover. It grows best in shady conditions and in acidic soil, with high organic composition.
Richmond Birdwing Vine
A large vine of temperate subtropical rainforests. The vine attracts one of the largest and most spectacular butterflies the Richmond Birdwing Butterfly which is considered an endangered species. This is the only food source for the catterpillars of this butterfly and is essential for the survival of the species. Plants require support on which to climb, a trellis, a fence or over a stump.
Hydrocotyle pedicellosa - Large Pennywort
A bright green suculent plants that creeps along the ground. Thrives in moist sites and rainforest margins. The smooth leaves are kidney shaped or round, to 10cm diameter.
Leptospermum Pink Cascade
Low, spreading dense shrub growing to 0.5m tall with a spread of 1m. The branchlets have an arching habit. The new growth is bright red. Pink flowers are borne in dense masses along the stems. Main flowering periods are spring and autumn, with some flowers found all year round.
Seaside Daisy
Very popular fast growing perennial ground cover. It produces masses of dainty flowers for up to nine months. It is suitable for a full sun to part shade position, is frost tolerant and requires little water once established.
Creeping Myoporum
Creeping boobialla produces pretty pink or white star shaped flowers from late spring to early autumn. It is an excellent, spreading groundcover for a sunny position and is hardy in a range of soils and climates.
Grevillea - Forest Rambler
This is a beautiful dense ground cover to small shrub that produces attractive flowers through late winter into summer. It is fantastic habitat for small birds.
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