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1 Anigozanthos ‘Bush Pearl’

  • Anigozanthos kangaroo paw 'Bush Pearl'

    Anigozanthos 'Bush Pearl'

  • Potted Bush Pearl kangaroo paw
  • Anigozanthos kangaroo paw 'Bush Pearl'

    Anigozanthos 'Bush Pearl'

Because of the non-stop awesome flowering

2 Xerochrysum bracteatum ‘Cockatoo’

  • xerochrysum-bracteatum_everlasting-daisy_cockatoo

    Xerochrysum bracteatum 'Cockatoo'

  • Xerochrysum bracteatum 'Cockatoo' - everlasting daisy

    Xerochrysum bracteatum 'Cockatoo'

  • Xerochrysum bracteatum 'Cockatoo' - everlasting daisy

    Xerochrysum bracteatum 'Cockatoo'

Because of its amazingly textured flowers over many months on a lovely compact growth habit.

3 Scaevola aemula

  • Scaevola aemula fan flower 'Aussie Crawl'

    Scaevola aemula 'Aussie Crawl'

  • Scaevola aemula fan flower 'Zig Zag'

    Scaevola aemula 'Zig Zag'

  • Scaevola aemula fan flower 'Bombay Pink'

    Scaevola aemula fan flower 'Bombay Pink'

Because of the mass displays of purple, pink or white over many months of the year.

4 Banksia spinulosa compact varieties

  • Banksia spinulosa hairpin banksia 'Birthday Candles'

    Banksia spinulosa 'Birthday Candles'

  • Banksia spinulosa hairpin banksia 'Cherry Candles'

    Banksia spinulosa 'Cherry Candles'

  • Banksia spinulosa hairpin banksia 'Stumpy Gold'

    Banksia spinulosa 'Stumpy Gold'

Because of their compact habit and wonderful candle-like flowering.

5 Rhodanthe anthemoides

  • Rhodanthe anthemoides sunray daisy 'Sunray Snow'

    Rhodanthe anthemoides 'Sunray Snow'

  • Rhodanthe anthemoides 'Star Shower'

    Rhodanthe anthemoides 'Star Shower'

  • Rhodanthe anthemoides sunray daisy 'Paper Cascade'

    Rhodanthe anthemoides 'Paper Cascade'

Because of their prolific everlasting flowers and low-growing habit.

6 Acacia cognata compact new varieties

  • Acacia cognata river-wattle 'Green Mist'

    Acacia cognata 'Green Mist'

  • Acacia cognata river wattle 'Curvaceous'

    Acacia cognata 'Curvaceous'

Because of its beautiful bright lime coloured foliage and very compact habit.

7 Actinotus helianthi (Flannel Flower)

  • Actinotus helianthi - flannel flower

    Actinotus helianthi - flannel flower

  • Actinotus helianthi - flannel flower

    Actinotus helianthi - flannel flower

  • Actinotus helianthi - flannel flower

    Actinotus helianthi - flannel flower

Because of the wonderfully textured flowers and silvery divided foliage.

8 Swainsona formosa (Sturt’s Desert Pea)

  • Swainsonia Formosa - sturts desert pea

    Swainsonia Formosa - sturts desert pea

  • Swainsonia Formosa - sturts desert pea

    Swainsonia Formosa - sturts desert pea

Because of its stunning red and black flowers and silvery foliage.

It can be a hard plant to grow in more humid areas, but those determined to try can have success with pot growing this spectacular plant, provided the pot and soil provide excellent drainage.

9 Asplenium australasicum (Bird’s Nest Fern)

  • Asplenium australis - Birds Nest Fern

    Asplenium australis - Birds Nest Fern

  • Asplenium australasicum - birds nest fern

    Asplenium australasicum - birds nest fern

  • Asplenium australasicum - birds nest fern

    Asplenium australasicum - birds nest fern

Because of its beautiful foliage and form.

10 Anigozanthos ‘Bush Diamond’

  • Anigozanthos kangaroo paw 'Bush Diamond'

    Anigozanthos 'Bush Diamond'

  • Anigozanthos kangaroo paw 'Bush Diamond'

    Anigozanthos 'Bush Diamond'

  • Anigozanthos kangaroo paw 'Bush Diamond'

    Anigozanthos 'Bush Diamond'

Because of its subtlely coloured flowers and everblooming habit.

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