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Coast Banksia Banksia integrifolia
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A hardy and versatile garden plant, with vibrant yellow flowers A tree which can grow anywhere between 5 metres to 25 metres (prune regularly to maintain at a desirable height) Commonly spotted growing along sand dunes Flowers during January to June Great for attracting native birds Evergreen (never drops its leaves)
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Likes full sunlight Survives in a range of soil types (dry, moist, and well drained) Recommend to water (lightly) once a week Doesn’t require regular fertilizer Does not like frost
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'Endeavour' – Bottlebrush Callistemon citrinus
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Large shrub Grows between 2 to 3 metres in height Beautiful red flowers, great for attracting native birds and bees Evergreen (never drops its leaves)
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Prefers sunny conditions with light shade Does not like frost Prefers nutrient deficient soil type/clay soils, needs well drained soil Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established (approximately 12 weeks)
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Sydney Golden Wattle Acacia longifolia |
A medium shrub but can grow into a small tree (up to 6 metres), can easily be cut into a compact and tidy looking shrub Thin, light green leaves Fast growing, very hardy Has small butter yellow flowers and flowering in late winter and spring |
Likes well drained or sandy soil Needs some watering during dry spells as it can die off during drought period Frost and drought tolerant Likes full sunlight |
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Parramatta Wattle Acacia parramattensis |
Shrub/ tree can grow between 2 to 15 metres Unlike the Sydney Golden Wattle, the leaves are bipinnate (multiple leaves growing out of each other) and are dark green Has cream ball shaped flowers and will flower in early spring Frost hardy and an ideal plant for screening/hedging Easy to maintain and fast growing |
Prefers nutrient deficient soil Prefers sunny conditions with light shade Lightly prune to keep the plant looking compact and tidy Apply a layer of mulch to keep the roots cool and reduce the impact of weeds No fertiliser required Water once a week until the plant establishes, once established the plant requires little watering |
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Mt Tamboritha Grevillea lanigera |
A ground cover plant with small mid green leaves Produces small pink and white flower Attracts bees, nectar eating birds and butterflies Low maintenance plant, ideal for a courtyard, poolside, flower garden
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Tolerates light frost and prefers dry, well-drained soil Prefers full sunlight with light shade Prefers nutrient deficient, well drained soil |
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New Blood Grevillea juniperina |
Low spreading groundcover shrub Flowers are a deep red which is great for attracting native birds to the garden This plant flowers for most of the year (Spring, Autumn and Winter) |
Tolerates light frost and prefers full sunlight Apply slow release fertiliser after buds appear Prune after flowering |
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Captain Cook Callistemon viminalis |
Small, compact shrub grows to about 1.5 to 2 metres in height Beautiful red flowers Low maintenance plant that is drought resistant Flowers in the spring and summer Often used as a screening hedge or windbreaker |
Tolerates light frost and prefers dry, well-drained soil Prefers full sunlight with light shade Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established (approximately 12 weeks) Prune after plant has flowered
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Kings Park Special Callistemon |
Very easy to maintain and fast growing Evergreen shrub growing about 3 to 5metres high Beautiful red flowers, flowering period spring - summer |
Prefers well drain soils and is drought resistant Prefers full sun Prune after flowering Prefers native fertlisers but doesn’t require it Requires little watering |
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Woolly Bear Hero Grevillea lanigera |
Exquisite ground cover with cats claw shaped flowers Flowers are pink and white in colour Great for path edges and in rockeries |
Prefers full sun or part shade Prefers clay based and sandy soils, it is a very hardy ground cover Well drained soil Minimal pruning Low pH fertiliser |
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Sea Spray Grevillea
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Low growing shrub Red flowers, offset with grey foliage giving it a Seaspray effect The leaves vary from broad needle or fern like Flowers during winter - spring |
This plant can also be grown in a pot Frost tolerant once established and prefer full sun Prefers well drained soil Water during periods of drought, otherwise rainwater is sufficient to sustain this plant No fertiliser required |
How to collect your free plants
You can register and collect your plants in 3 easy steps.
- Register your details on our eventbrite page.
- Collect your plants on Saturday 25 February 2023 from 9am to 3pm at Auburn Botanic Gardens, 98 Chiswick Road, Auburn.
- Show proof of address upon collecting your plants.
Please note
- This giveaway is for Cumberland City residents only.
- Residents may select up to two plants per household..
- Plants cannot be preselected and stock may vary.