Angus’s Top Ten Australian Shrubs
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1 Grevillea ‘Peaches and Cream’
- Grevillea ‘Peaches and Cream’
- Grevillea ‘Peaches and Cream’
- Grevillea ‘Peaches and Cream’
Because of its unique bicoloured flowers that are produced in profusion all year round.
Note that Grevilleas can cause skin problems for people with sensitive skin, protective wear is recommended if affected
2 Callistemon ‘Endeavour’
- Callistemon citrinus ‘Endeavour’
- Callistemon citrinus ‘Endeavour’
Because of its stunning red mass flower displays and adaptability to poorly drained soils.
3 Buckinghamia celsissima (Ivory Curl)
- Buckinghamia celsissima – ivory-curl tree
- Buckinghamia celsissima – ivory-curl tree
- Buckinghamia celsissima – ivory-curl tree
Because of the wonderful autumn crescendo of ivory coloured blooms
4 Alyogyne huegelii ‘West Coast Gem’
- Alyogyne huegelii ‘West Coast Gem’
- Alyogyne huegelii ‘West Coast Gem’
Because of the non-stop display of large purple hibiscus-like flowers through the warmer months.
5 Grevillea ‘Flamingo’
- Grevillea ‘Flamingo’
- Grevillea ‘Flamingo’
- Grevillea ‘Flamingo’
Because of the unusual coppery-pink flower heads and compact growth habit.
Note that Grevilleas can cause skin problems for people with sensitive skin, protective wear is recommended if affected
6 Telopea speciosissima (New South Wales Waratah)
- Telopea mongaensis-x-speciosissima ‘Corroboree’
- Telopea speciosissima ‘Shade of-Pale’
- Telopea speciosissima-x-truncata-x-oreades ‘Golden Globe’
Because of the iconic flower heads that are an absolute bird magnet.
7 Adenanthos sericeus ‘Copper Glow’
- Adenanthos sericeus ‘Copper Glow’
Because of the soft ‘cuddly’ foliage with bronze new growth.
8 Melaleuca thymifolia (Thyme Honey Myrtle)
- Melaleuca thymifolia ‘Pink Lace’
- Melaleuca thymifolia – honey myrtle
- Melaleuca thymifolia ‘Pink Lace’
Because of the year-round flowering and adaptability to poorly drained soil.
9 Acacia iteaphylla (Flinders Range Wattle)
- Acacia iteaphylla – Flinders Range wattle
- Acacia iteaphylla – Flinders Range wattle
Because of the greyish-green weeping foliage and mass displays of lemon flowers.
Note- In areas in Western Australia and Perth this plant has become a weed species, outcompeting the local native vegetation communities, so not recommended there
10 Eremophila nivea (Silky Eremophila)
- Eremophila nivea – emu bush
- Eremophila nivea – emu bush
Because of the stunning silver foliage complemented by the beautiful mauve flowers.