Boronia
They are a great choice for understory plantings that have a spicy fragrance and attractive, delicate flowers that are mostly pink, but some brown and yellow.
Elk Horns (Platycerium bifurcatum) are exotic-looking plants which are native to the rainforests of New South Wales and Queensland. They are a fantastic feature plant for the small courtyard garden or for a sheltered area in the backyard.
How to grow elk horn in a garden
- Choose a place in the garden that gets filtered sun and is protected from the afternoon sun.
- Choose an appropriate support for the plant. This may be made of wood, recycled rubber or an existing tree stump.
- Tie the fern onto the backing with a soft tie made out of something like a strip of nylon stocking.
- After securing the plant to the backing board, place some organic matter between the board and the plant. This can be some potting mix, leaf litter or compost.
- Securely fasten the board and the Elkhorn to the wall.
- Feed twice a year with a half a handful of Yates Dynamic Lifter Soil Improver & Plant Fertiliser by placing it directly into the centre of the fern.
Growing tips
- Ensure that the plant is not allowed to dry out and keep moist especially in the warmer weather.
- Keep protected from frosts and strong winds.
- Brown fatty patches can develop beneath the fronds. These are spores which represent the reproductive stage of the plant.
Banksia
Banksias are a great choice for understory plantings with a spicy fragrance & attractive, delicate flowers that are mostly pink.
Birds Nest Fern
The Birds Nest Fern (Asplenium australasicum) is a stunning feature plant that is regularly seen in the shaded Australian garden
Bottlebrush
Bottlebrush plants are attractive shrubs or small trees with brush-like flowers in shades of cream, yellow, pink or red.
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