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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 Plants

Lomandra hystrix

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.

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	$1.95	275	Seedling	Small
	$12.75	14	Seedling	Small	← FREE POSTAGE

Lirope - Evergreen Giant

A small clumping lily with dense strappy leaves, bears purple bell shaped flowers in terminal spikes, highly recommended as a filler plant for feature areas in landscape projects

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Kangaroo Paw - Yellow Gem

Vibrant yellow flowers with red stems on long stems make this perfect for cut flowers. Drought-tolerant it prefers a well-drained, full sun position. Flowering season limited to late spring to summer. Great landscaping plant that attracts honey eating birds.

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	$12.90	24	Rhizome	Medium

Dianella - Kentlyn

Its slim foliage appears a beautiful shade of deep green and produces flowers that sit on stems above the foliage. The flowers and berries appear blue in colour and are produced during Spring and Summer. A great choice for informal borders, under-plantings or rockeries.

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	$12.90	19	Rhizome	Medium
	$17.90	4	Rhizome	Small	← FREE POSTAGE

bronze rambler compliments of a4dibbleplants

Grevillea Bronze Rambler

New growth is bronze and is highlighted by bright pinkish red toothbrush style flowers which appear for most of the year. Hardy in well drained soil and a full sun position. It is also drought hardy.

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	$14.90	8	Cutting	Medium
	$3.90	0	Cutting	Small

Creeping Myoporum - Fine Leaf

Myoporum parvifolium 'Fine Leaf Form' is an evergreen, fast growing, spreading ground-cover with fine, narrow foliage. This easy to grow native plant produces a mass of small star shaped flowers over spring and summer. Myoporum parvifolium 'Fine Leaf Form' is best grown in full sun but will also grow well in part shade. Myoporum parvifolium 'Fine Leaf Form' will tolerate coastal conditions, dryness and moderate frost. It will also perform well in a variety of soil types but prefers well drained spots. This is an excellent plant for rockeries and embankments or to hel

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	$10.90	8	Cutting	Medium

Phyllanthus myrtifolius compliments of Bernies Garden

Waterfall Plant

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.

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	$3.50	10	Cutting	Small
	$11.90	5	Cutting	Medium

Kangaroo Paw - Bush revolution

Clusters of deep-red flowers up to 40 mm long occur on stems to 1.5 - 2 meters in height. Flowering occurs over a long period from late spring to mid summer. A clumping plant with leaves 60cm long. The flower height will vary depending on site conditions. Big Red is drought tolerant but will flower best in moist well drained soils. Big Red is a long-lived variety and is one of the hardiest varieties of kangaroo paws.

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	$17.90	16	Rhizome	Small	← FREE POSTAGE
	$17.90	5	Rhizome	Medium

Blue Flax-lily Qld

A tufted grass like plant native to North Queensland. It has deep blue fruits and flowers and grows to a height of 1m.

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Grevillea - Royal Mantle

Grevillea 'Poorinda Royal Mantle' is a hardy ground cover with beautiful coppery red foliage. Dark red toothbrush-type flowers are borne terminally on short branchlets. The red styles have conspicuous yellow stigmas. 6m

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	$12.90	0	Cutting	Medium

Grevillea Rosemary Rosemarinifolia

Evergreen shrub, densely branched, with dark green needle-shaped leaves that are feathery on the under-sides. Produces clusters of tubular red or pink flowers in the summer. Height 2m. Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Hardy.

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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.

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	$9.90	0	Cutting	Medium	In Production

Cunjevoi Lily

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.

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$2.95	Seedling	Small	Seeking Propagation Material
$12.90	Seedling	Medium	In Production
$19.75	Seedling	Large	Seeking Propagation Material

Native Ginger - Atherton Red Back

Versatile plant used by Aboriginal people. The ginger tasting roots were eaten and the flesh from the bright blue fruit. This Red Coloured form is from Atherton Tablelands. The large leaves were thatched and used to make shelters and to wrap food for cooking.

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	$2.95	0	Seedling	Small	In Production
	$9.90	0	Seedling	Medium	Seeking Propagation Material

Alpinia caerulea compliments of crop wild relatives

Native Ginger

A versatile plant loved by 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.

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$3.50	0	Seedling	Small	In Production
$9.90	0	Seedling	Medium	In Production

Flowering Warrigal Greens or native spinach

Warrigal Greens - Native Spinach

An attractive scrambling, ground cover which enjoys semi-sun rich soil and a moist position. Once established, it will self seed prolifically. The thick leaf makes an excellent boiled spinach.

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	$12.90	0	Cutting	Medium	In Production

Native Violet

Small spreading ground cover forming extensive mats in damp areas. White and purple violet-shaped flowers for long periods. Flowers are edible and can be used in salads. Full sun to part shade. Dies back in winter. Useful for hanging baskets

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	$4.90	0	Rhizome	Small	In Production

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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Leptospermum Burgendy Queen compliments of Soquel nursery

Leptospermum Burgandy Queen

Few drought resistant shrubs can rival the color of 'Burgundy Queen.' Everything about it is majestic and burgundy. Its fully double flowers are intense dark burgundy and profuse, and the fine foliage of this large shrub is also burgundy flushed. It originates from New Zealand where it grows in a wide range of areas from peaty bogs to coastal and mountain regions. It is surprisingly adaptable, especially to arid sites and soils.

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	$9.90	8	Cutting	Medium	*Spring Catalogue-Entire Order Sent in Oct/Nov this year

Large Pennywort

A bright green succulent plants that creeps along the ground. Thrives in moist sites and rainforest margins. The smooth leaves are kidney shaped or round, to 10cm diameter.

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	$4.95	0	Rhizome	Small

Westringia - Wynyabbie Gem

Wynyabbie Gem is an attractive and hardy shrub that is well suited to coastal plantings as it is tolerant of salt sprays. It is adaptable to a wide range of soil types and responds well to pruning. Pretty pinky mauve flowers are produced throughout the year.

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	$11.90	0	Cutting	Medium	In Production

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.

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$3.90	16	Cutting	Small
$16.90	10	Cutting	Small	← FREE POSTAGE
$14.90	0	Cutting	Medium

Indigofera australis - Austral indigo

A small slender shrub of the pea family, the Austral indigo bears attractive mauve flowers in winter and spring. The flowers are and excellent source of pollen and nectar for many native insects and it is the host plant for the Tailed pea-blue and Common Grass-blue butterflies. Tip pruning will improve the appearance and encourage a bushy form. Indigenous Australians used the crushed leaves or roots to kill or stun fish and eels.

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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.

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Raspberry - Rose Leaved

A local bush food and ground cover plant, thorny but versatile. The fruit is sweet and pleasant flavoured when grown with good soil moisture, fruits ripen in winter in Eastern Australia.

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Callistemon - Slim

Unique narrow growth habit, growing on 1.3 m wide. Great for hedges or screens. A large number of flower buds develop in the spring and open throughout the spring, summer and again in late autumn.

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Myoporum parvifolium compliments Alpine Nursery

Creeping Myoporum

This hardy native has 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.

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	$3.90	0	Cutting	Small	Seeking Propagation Material
	$9.90	0	Cutting	Medium	In Production

Bower Of Beauty

The Bower of beauty is a vigorous climber that likes part shade but accepts full sun as well. This popular and well known variety is native to NSW and Queensland but is often seen growing all over Australia. It can be easily trained over fences and trellises forming a dense screen.

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	$9.90	15	Seedling	Medium	*Spring Catalogue-Entire Order Sent in Oct/Nov this year
	$17.90	0	Seedling	Small

Golden Guinea Vine

A sprawling native groundcover or climber with large golden flowers all year. Will flower best in full sun, this plant will grow in a variety of conditions from exposed coastal dunes to sheltered mountain areas. Prefers soils with good drainage. Very hardy and salt tolerant.

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	$9.90	0	Cutting	Medium
	$2.95	0	Cutting	Small	Seeking Propagation Material

Pinto Peanut

Excellent legume groundcover for orchards, Pinto forms a thick, luxuriant mat 20-30 cm deep, with attractive yellow pea flowers; it suits frost-free areas and is moderately tolerant of shade. Will control weeds, soil erosion and also fix nitrogen in the soil building soil fertility. Guinea fowls love foraging for the nutritious peanuts.

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	$9.90	0	Seedling	Medium	In Production
	$2.90	0	Seedling	Small	Seeking Propagation Material

Kangaroo Paw Triple Treat

A stunning perenial plant with beautiful bird attracting flowers. They feature grass like foliage with brightly coloured flowers that resemble a Kangaroo paw. Anigozanthus will tolerate drought and coastal conditions. They can also survive a light frost. Used in mass plantings, borders, feature plants and for cut 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.

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$14.90	0	Rhizome	Medium
$3.90	0	Rhizome	Small	In Production
$14.90	7	Rhizome	Small	← FREE POSTAGE *Spring Catalogue-Entire Order Sent in Oct/Nov this year

Grevillea decora ( Grafted )

One of the best grevilleas to grow as it flowers from April to August and it is an important source of food for birds in the winter months. New foliage is brown and its silver rusty foliage is very attractive year round. Prune it annually to keep it bushy and prevent wind damage. Grows 2-5 m high and 2-4 m wide, frost hardy once established. Originates from Queensland - Burra Range, Barcaldine, & the Great Dividing Range.

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	$29.00	0	Grafted	Large	Seeking Propagation Material

eremophila debilis fruit compliments of anbg

Winter Apple

A reliable ground cover for many areas. Well suited to a range of soils provided drainage is reasonable, and is best located in a sunny position. Severe frosts may damage the plant but it will often recover quickly once the weather warms up. The small flowers occur in the leaf axils and are usually pale mauve but white and blue forms are also found. The main flowering period is summer but spasmodic flowering may occur at other times. The fleshy fruits that appear in autumn are perhaps the most attractive feature of the plant. They are about 1cm in diameter, green in colour with pink or reddi

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	$2.95	0	Seedling	Small	In Production
	$9.90	0	Seedling	Medium	In Production

Grevillea baileyana ( grafted )

This is a small tree with striking bronze backed leaves. It has white flowers in spring and early summer. The attractive foliage and flowers make this an excellent garden specimen. Grows 5m high and 2-3 m wide.

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Grevillea flexuosa ( Grafted )

A lovely scented grevillea with loose long stems which hang, displaying creamy white honey and cinnamon scented flowers. This is a tough bush which needs a good pruning annually pruning back one third of the new growth. 1.5 m high and 2m wide. Attractive foliage and bird attracting. Originates from South Western WA.

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Grevillea levis ( Grafted )

This gorgeous grevillea flowers throughout the year. Its prickly nature adds to its beauty as the little birds like to hide or nest in the bush. Beautiful delicate pink flowers adorn the shrub. Tip prune once a year. This grevillea is best grafted at .5m high to make easy access for pruning. Originates from Mt Churchman in WA.

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Grevillea Paddys Pink ( Grafted )

This is a very attractive grevillea which flowers all year round. It takes well to a tip prune annually. A relatively new grevillea which grows successful in various areas of Australia. Trialled for 5 years and best grafted for high performance. A seedling selection of Grevillea Misty Pink. New Release Coming Soon

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Grevillea Elegance ( Grafted )

This is a hybrid of Grevillea longistyla, it is a very popular grevillea as it withstands most climates. Its has beautiful flowers which attract birds for many months of the year. Grevillea Elegance is a small tree, 4-5 m high with a spread of 3m. Its has light delicate foliage which will not shade out other plants in the garden.

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Grevillea delta ( Grafted )

This beautiful grevillea will flower all year round. It is wonderful as a hedge and prunes very well. This is a low bush suitable for any garden. Prune lightly once a year. Highly attractive to small birds. Grows 1.5m high by 1.5m wide. Originates from Mt Lesueur WA.

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Grevillea commutata (Grafted )

A beautiful loosely growing small shrub 1.5m to 2m. Flowers appear most of the year with the heaviest flowering in summer. Tip prune in late winter. Rare but easily grown. Originates from Port Gregory in WA.

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Grevillea curviloba sub. sp. incurva ( Grafted )

This is quite a hardy grevillea which has a magnificient show of scented creamy white flowers in the spring and spot flowers throughout the growing season. It adapts well to most areas in Australia. Grevillea curviloba is best grafted as it tends to be quite weak on its own roots. Tip prune after flowering flush in the Spring or Autumn. It grows well as a standard grafted onto Grevillea robusta. It grows 1m high and 3m wide. Originates from Muchea WA.

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Grevillea nudiflora ( Grafted )

This beautiful grevillea flowers for most of the year. It is a wonderful ground cover and the birds love it. Lightly prune annually and remove any dead wood. Ideal for rockeries or as a filler in a sunny spot. It grows to 30cm high and 3m wide, suitable for most areas of Australia. Originates from Albany WA

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Banksia - Coastal Prostrate

Low mounding or prostrate spreading ground cover. It is a hardy and versatile garden plant. It can be used as a dense cascade to flow over walls and embankments or as a feature in a rockery. The flowers are upright lemon brushes that appear from summer through to winter. grows 60 cm -1 m high and 1.5 - 2m wide. Requires a well drained, sunny position.

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	$19.75	0	Cutting	Large	In Production
	$12.90	0	Cutting	Medium

Melaleuca - White Lace

A dense mounded shrub with small leaves. The flowers are delicately curled and very attractive, to people, birds and insects.The small leaf makes it useful as a low growing hedge. Great for shrubberies or in a pot. Frost and drought tolerant. This plant can be neglected and will still keep growing, but with some extra attention will be a great garden performer.

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	$12.90	0	Cutting	Medium	In Production

Cousin It on a rock wall in qld Australia

Casuarina - Cousin It

A prostrate of Casuarina glauca. Unique, strange and fun. This popular plant has a character all of its own, with fine 'hairy' strands of evergreen cascading foliage. Use as a ground cover or feature plant in rockeries, where it will spread to 1m across but only 10 - 20cm high. Low maintenance.

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	$9.90	0	Cutting	Medium

Grevillea - Mt Tamboritha

A compact and low-growing, spreading shrub with wonderful dense grey/green foliage and attractive clusters of pink and cream flowers that occurs from late winter through to spring. It grows 1-2 m wide and about 50 cm high. Frost hardy.

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Kangaroo Paw - Big Red

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	$12.90	16	Rhizome	Medium	*Spring Catalogue-Entire Order Sent in Oct/Nov this year

Grevillea - Pink Surprise

Flowers are large pink/cream brush type and flowers most of the year. Large shrub 3-4 meters with finely divided grey/green leaves. Grows best in moist well drained soil in full sun. Pruning maintains denseness and encourages flowering.

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Lomandra - Little Pal

A small, hardy native plant with a clumping habit and narrow, light green leaves. Small flowers grow amongst the foliage. It grows well in full sun to part shade and grows to about 70cm x 60cm. Perfect for garden borders and rockeries. A hardy and very adaptable plant, and thrives with minimum care. Does well in most soils types, drought, salt and frost tolerant.

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	$12.90	0	Cutting	Medium	In Production
	$12.90	0	Cutting	Small	In Production

Melaleuca - Pink Lace

A dense mounded shrub with small leaves and delicate pink curled bottlebrush flowers that are produced sporadically all year. The small leaf makes it useful as a low growing hedge. The leaves are aromatic when crushed. Great for shrubberies or as a pot. A hardy plant for most soil types, likes full sun, can also be grown in dappled shade. Drought and frost tolerant once established. Regular watering will encourage flowering.

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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

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	$1.95	0	Seedling	Small	In Production