This page is a brief collection of photographs of some of the
different plants native to this great country of Australia.
I will, each couple of weeks, change these photographs.
Please enjoy!
Waratah Banksia
~ Perhaps the most striking of the Banksias, the "Waratah Banksia" has fiery red short cylindrical spikes and is reminiscent of the NSW waratah. A multi-stemmed plant which may grow to 4 metres. A WA species very difficult to cultivate in the east.
NSW Christmas Bush
~ Ceratopetalum gummiferum
Common Name: NSW Christmas Bush. A well known upright shrub to 5 m with pale green trifoliate leaves, white star flowers followed by showy reddy calyces giving the tree an overall pink appearance. Excellent for cut flowers. Prefers good drainage.
Geraldton Wax
~ Chamelaucium uncinatum.
Common Name: Geraldton Wax.
An open spreading shrub to 3 m with fine foliage and large waxy 5-petalled flowers which may vary from white to deep purple. Pink forms are most common. Requires protected well drained sunny position.
Gungurra or Eucalyptus caesia
~ An open tree to 8 m with blue-grey foliage and young branches and large red flowers opening from blue buds. Older brown bark peels away showing pale green bark below. A weeping form and a large flowered form known as "Silver Princess" are both in cultivation. Requires good drainage and low humidity.
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