How to Keep Your Plants Looking Their Best
If your garden is looking good but not spectacular, and you are willing to put in a little extra care, here is what you can do to get your garden turning heads for all the right reasons.
Alphabetical Order – by Trade Name | Alphabetical Order – by Botanical Name
| Plant Name | Extra Care Details |
| Red Head™ Acmena smithii ‘BWNRED’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • For a tidier hedge – prune yearly • For a screen or more natural shape – prune every 2 years |
| Sublime™ Acmena smithii ‘DOW30’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • For a tidier hedge – prune yearly • For a natural shape – prune every 2 years |
| Agapanthus orientalis ‘Cloudy Days’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Remove older leaves and spent flower stems (as required) |
| Queen Mum™ Agapanthus orientalis ‘PMN06’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Remove older leaves and spent flower as required |
| Brazilian Red Hots™ Alternanthera dentata ‘BRAZILIAN RED’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Prune yearly to promote new growth |
| Little Ruby™ Alternanthera dentata ‘LRU30’ PBR | • Keep moist in dry weather • In areas affected by frost prune and fertilise at the following times of the year: • VIC,SA,WA & Southern NSW – Early March • Sydney & Central NSW – Late March • Northern NSW, QLD & NT – Early April • In frost affected areas, if leaf burn does occur over winter, prune affected foliage at beginning if spring |
| Ruby Velvet™ Anigozanthos hybrid | • Use slow release native fertiliser in spring • Remove old flower stems • Cut back foliage every year unless planted in bands between strappy leaf plants |
| Anigozanthos hybrid ‘Amber Velvet’ PBR | • Use slow release native fertiliser in spring • Remove older flower stems • Cut back foliage every year, unless planted in bands between strappy leaf plants |
| Anigozanthos hybrid ‘Gold Velvet’ PBR | • Use slow release native fertiliser in spring • Remove old flower stems as required • Cut back foliage every year, unless planted in bands between strappy leaf plants |
| Anigozanthos hybrid ‘Regal Velvet’ PBR | • Use slow release native fertiliser in spring • Remove old flower stems • Cut back foliage every year unless planted in bands between strappy leaf plants |
| Plant Name | Extra Care Details |
| Feather Top™ Baloskion tetraphyllum | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Cut back to half way every 3 years |
| Plant Name | Extra Care Details |
| Flora Burst™ Callistemon viminalis ‘CC06’ PBR | • Prune at least once per year • Prune more often if required |
| Scarlet Flame™ Callistemon viminalis ‘CC19’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • For a tidier hedge – prune up to 2 times per year after flowering • For a natural shape – prune every 2 years |
| Slim™ Callistemon viminalis ‘CV01’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • For a tidier hedge/shape – prune up to 3 times per year after flowering |
| Red Alert™ Callistemon viminalis ‘KPS38’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • For a tidier hedge/shape – prune up to 3 times per year after red new growth |
| Macarthur™ Callistemon viminalis ‘LC01’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • For a tidy hedge or shape – prune up to 3 times per year |
| Better John™ Callistemon viminalis ‘LJ1’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • For a tidy hedge – prune every 2 years • For a natural shape – prune every 3-4 years |
| Green John™ Callistemon viminalis ‘LJ23’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • For a tidy hedge – prune every 2 years • For a natural shape – prune every 3 years |
| Aussie Rambler™ Carpobrotus glaucescens ‘CAR10’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Prune when required |
| Free Fall™ Casuarina glauca prostrate ‘CAS01’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Prune to tidy |
| Coastal Pink™ Correa alba ‘COR10’ PBR Intended | • Use slow release native fertiliser • Prune once per year to maintain a semi-compact habit • Prune twice per year for a really tidy appearance • Can be pruned to a desired shape |
| Crimson Tide™ Correa pulchella ‘COR9’ PBR | • Use slow release native fertiliser • Prune yearly to maintain dense growth habit • Prune twice per year for a manicured appearance |
| Fire Bells™ Correa pulchella ‘COR11’ PBR Intended | • Use slow release native fertiliser • Prune yearly to maintain semi-compact habit • Prune twice per year for a manicured appearance |
| Bellissimo™ Correa reflexa ‘COR7’ PBR | • Use slow release native fertiliser • Prune once per year to maintain compact habit • Once established – Low water requirements |
| Trixibelle™ Correa reflexa ‘LMV100’ PBR | • Fertilise with slow release native fertiliser • For a tidy appearance – prune twice per year • To maintain a compact habit – prune once per year |
| Lemon Squash™ Corymbia citriodora ‘COR81’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Will respond well to pruning • Protect from frost when young |
| Plant Name | Extra Care Details |
| Cassa Blue® Dianella caerulea ‘DBB03’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Remove older leaves as required • Cut back to halfway every 3 years |
| Lucia™ Dianella caerulea ‘DC101’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Cut back to half the height every 4 years |
| Aranda™ Dianella caerulea ‘DC150’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Cut back to half the height every 3 years |
| Little Jess™Dianella caerulea ‘DCMP01’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Cut back to half the height every 2 years (in gardens) • Cut back to half the height every 4-8 years (roadsides) |
| Breeze® Dianella caerulea ‘DCNC0’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in sprin (if required) • Cut back to 1/3 the height every 3 years |
| King Alfred® Dianella caerulea ‘JOHN316’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Cut back to 15cm above ground every year |
| Ruby Green™ Dianella caerulea | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring • Remove older leaves as required |
| Utopia® Dianella prunina ‘DP303’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Remove older foliage as required |
| Rainbow Twist™ Dianella prunina ‘DVP308’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Remove older foliage every year |
| Little Rev™ Dianella revoluta ‘DR5000’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Cut back to 1/3 the height every 3 years • Do not excessively irrigate |
| Revelation® Dianella revoluta ‘DRG04’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Cut back to 15cm above ground every 3 years |
| Baby Bliss® Dianella revoluta ‘DTN03’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring • Remove older leaves as required • Cut back to half the height annually |
| Clarity Blue™ Dianella hybrid ‘DP401’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser after the first 2 months • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Trim older leaves annually |
| Emerald Arch® Dianella tasmanica ‘DT23’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring • Trim older leaves as required • Cut back half way every 3 years |
| Blaze™ Dianella tasmanica ‘NPW2’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring • Trim older leaves as required • Cut back halfway every 3 years |
| Destiny® Dianella tasmanica ‘TAS100’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring • Remove dead leaves as required • Cut back every year |
| Wyeena® Dianella tasmanica ‘TAS300’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Cut back to 15cm above ground every 3 years • Occasional watering required for dry inland regions of WA & SA |
| Tasred® Dianella tasmanica ‘TR20’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Trim older leaves as required • Cut back halfway every 3 years |
| Plant Name | Extra Care Details |
| Vintage Red™ Eucalyptus cladocalyx ‘EUC78’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Prune early spring each year (in Sydney) • Prune early spring each year or can be left unpruned to grow taller (Souther States only) |
| Plant Name | Extra Care Details |
| Plant Name | Extra Care Details |
| O So Fine™ Gardenia augusta ‘KEN04’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Trim up to 2 times per year |
| Double Gold™ Gazania hybrid ‘GT20’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Trim after flowering (if required) |
| Gold Cluster™ Grevillea juniperina ‘H22’ PBR | • Use slow release native fertiliser sparingly • Prune every 2 years |
| Cherry Cluster™ Grevillea rhyolitica x juniperina ‘TWD01’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser sparingly • Prune every 2 years |
| Crimson Villea™ Grevillea rosmarinifolia ‘H16’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser annually • Prune annually for best performance |
| Plant Name | Extra Care Details |
| Meema™ Hardenbergia violacea ‘HB1’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • For a hedge – prune up to 3 times per year • For a natural shape – prune once per year after flowering |
| Plant Name | Extra Care Details |
| Yalba™ Imperata cylindrica | • Trim or slash yearly (Feb-Mar) to achieve masses of white flower plumes |
| Neon Pink™ Iresine herbstii ‘HERBIE53’ PBR | • Prune twice per year for best results • Water when required |
| Plant Name | Extra Care Details |
| Plant Name | Extra Care Details |
| Plant Name | Extra Care Details |
| Twizzler™ Lepironia articulata | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Cut back to 20cm ground every 3 years |
| Isabella® Liriope muscari ‘LIRF’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Mow/Cut back once per year in July/August |
| Just Right® Liriope muscari ‘LIRJ’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Trim older leaves as required • Cut back every 4 years – will look better with more frequent pruning |
| Amethyst™ Liriope muscari ‘LIRTP’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring
• Cut back to the ground annually in late winter |
| Silverlawn™ Liriope muscari ‘LIRSS’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Cut back once per year in winter |
| Pink Pearl™ Liriope muscari ‘VS0001’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring • Remove discoloured foliage as required • In colder climates, cut back to the ground every year • Will look better with yearly pruning |
| Wingarra® Lomandra confertifolia ‘SIR5’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Cut back to 15cm above ground every 3 years • Occasional watering required for dry inland regions of WA & SA |
| Savanna Blue™ Lomandra filiformis ‘LMF500’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Trim older leaves as required • Cut back halfway every 3 years |
| Shara™ Lomandra fluviatilis ‘ABU7’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Prune after flowering • Best kept moist in dry weather |
| Katie Belles™ Lomandra hystrix ‘LHBYF’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Cut back to 30cm above ground every 3 years • Occasional watering may be required for dry inland regions (WA & SA) |
| Tropic Cascade™ Lomandra hystrix ‘LHWP’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Cut back to 30cm above ground every 3 years |
| Southern Cascade™ Lomandra hystrix ‘LHWP’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Cut back to 30cm above ground every 3 years • Occasional watering may be required for dry inland regions of WA & SA |
| Lucky Stripe™ Lomandra hystrix ‘LMV200’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring • Cut back to 30cm above the ground every 3 years • Occasional top up watering will be required in very dry conditions |
| Evergreen Baby™ Lomandra labill. ‘LM600’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Cut back to 15cm above the ground every 3 years • Occasional watering may be required in dry periods |
| Lomandra longifolia ‘Katrinus’ PBR Lomandra longifolia ‘Katrinus Deluxe’ PBR |
• Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Cut back to half the height after 7 years |
| Tanika® Lomandra longifolia ‘LM300’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Cut back to 15cm above the ground every 3 years |
| Nyalla® Lomandra longifolia ‘LM400’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Cut back to 30cm above the ground every 3 years |
| Variegated Tanika™ Lomandra longifolia ‘NPW3’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring • Trim to remove discoloured leaves • Cut back 15cm above ground every year |
| Frilly Lace™ Lomandra multiflora ‘VER1’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Remove old flower stems as required • Prune down to 15cm above ground every 3 years |
| Purple Pixie™ Loropetalum chinense ‘PEACK’ PBR | • Fertilise in early spring • Prune after flowering |
| Plant Name | Extra Care Details |
| Yareena™ Myoporum parvifolium ‘PARV01’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Prune once every 2 years |
| Plant Name | Extra Care Details |
| Blush™ Nandina domestica ‘AKA’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Prune to shape every 3 years |
| Flirt™ Nandina domestica ‘MURASAKI’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Prune every 3 years |
| Obsession™ Nandina domestica ‘SEIKA’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Prune every 3 years (if required) |
| Plant Name | Extra Care Details |
| Plant Name | Extra Care Details |
| Nafray® Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘PA300’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in winter • Trim back annually to 1/3 the size in late autumn or winter |
| Purple Lea® Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘PA400’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in late winter • Trim back annually to 1/3 the size in late autumn to winter |
| Pennstripe™ Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘PAV300’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in winter • Trim back annually to 1/3 the size in late autumn to winter |
| Little Phil™ Philodendron species ‘PHIL01’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Remove older leaves if necessary • Protect from cold (colder parts of Australia) |
| Sweet Mist® Phormium tenax ‘PHOS02’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Remove older foliage as required • Cut back to half the height every 5 years • Needs watering in summer |
| Flamin’® Phormium tenax ‘PHOS3’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Remove older leaves as required • Cut back halfway every 4 years • Avoid planting in summer for humid climates (like Sydney) |
| Chocomint Mist™ Phormium tenax ‘PHOS4’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Remove older foliage as required • Cut back to half the height every 2 years • Requires watering in summer |
| Poa labillardieri ‘Eskdale’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring and/or autumn • Trim back annually to 15cm above ground in autumn or late winter |
| Kingsdale™ Poa poiformis ‘PP500’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring and/or autumn • Trim back annually to 15cm above ground in autumn or late winter |
| Plant Name | Extra Care Details |
| Plant Name | Extra Care Details |
| Purple Fusion™ Scaevola humilis ‘PFS100’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Trim once per year to keep tidy |
| Pinnacle™ Syzgium australe ‘AATS’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • For a tidier hedge – prune yearly • For a screen – prune every 2 years |
| Plant Name | Extra Care Details |
| Flat Mat™ Trachelospermum asiaticum ‘FT01’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Prune after flowering |
| Shooting Star™ Trachelospermum asiaticum ‘SJ01’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Cut back to 15cm above ground every 3 years |
| Luscious® Tristaniopsis laurina ‘DOW10’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) |
| Plant Name | Extra Care Details |
| Plant Name | Extra Care Details |
| Dense Fence™ Viburnum odoratissimum ‘VOC1’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring • Prune as required |
| Plant Name | Extra Care Details |
| Sweeper® Waterhousea floribunda ‘DOW20’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Trim every 2 years • Top up water in dry periods |
| Grey Box™ Westringia fruticosa ‘WES04’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • For a tidy hedge – prune up to 3 times per year • For a natural shape – leave unpruned |
| Mundi™ Westringia fruticosa ‘WES05’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • For a tidy hedge or shape – prune up to 3 times per year after flowering • For a natural shape – leave unpruned |
| Naringa™ Westringia hybrid ‘WES01’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • For a tidy hedge or shape – prune up to 3 times per year after flowering • For a natural shape – leave unpruned |
| Ozbreed Aussie Box™ Westringia hybrid ‘WES08’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • For a tidy hedge or shape – prune up to 3 times per year after flowering • For a natural shape – leave unpruned |
| Blue Gem™ Westringia hybrid ‘WES03” PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • For a tidy hedge/shape – prune up to 3 times per year • For a natural shape – leave unpruned |
| Low Horizon™ Westringia fruticosa ‘WES06’ PBR | • Use slow release fertiliser in spring (if required) • Prune if required or as desired |