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.
The Grass Tree (Xanthorrhoea australis) is a distinctive looking, slow-growing plant, ranging from those without visible trunks, to tree-like specimens up to 6 metres high. Great as a specimen plant for any garden or to soften up some harsh edges on rockeries.
How to grow grass tree in a garden
- Choose a place in the garden that gets full sun to part shade. Prepare the planting area well by digging in Yates Dynamic Lifter Soil Improver & Plant Fertiliser.
- Dig the planting hole twice as wide and to the same depth as the root-ball.
- Carefully remove the plant from the pot ensuring not to disturb any of the roots. TIP: You can use scissors to remove the plant from the pot, but take care when using this method.
- Position in hole and backfill, gently firming down. Form a raised ring around the plant, creating a well so that water will go where it’s needed most.
- Mulch lightly with woodchips and water in well.
- Feed lightly in Spring and Autumn with Yates Dynamic Lifter Soil Improver & Plant Fertiliser to ensure strong root development.
How to grow grass tree in a pot
- Choose a pot that is at least twice the size of the selected plant. Position in the garden that receives full sun to part shade.
- Fill the pot with a quality potting mix, such as Yates Potting Mix with Dynamic Lifter.
- Carefully remove the plant from the pot ensuring not to disturb any of the roots. TIP: You can use scissors to remove the plant from the pot, but take care when using this method.
- Position in hole and backfill, gently firming down. Water in well.
- Mulch lightly with woodchips and water in well.
- Feed lightly in Spring and Autumn with Yates Dynamic Lifter Soil Improver & Plant Fertiliser to ensure strong root development.
Growing tips
- Grass trees dislike root disturbances, so take extra care when choosing its final position and transplanting.
- Established plants are difficult to move successfully and loss rate is high. Always ensure that you purchase your plant from a reputable supplier.
- Grass trees can readily grow from seed, however, the growth is slow and a reasonable specimen can take 3 to 5 years to develop.
- Be careful not to overwater. Grass trees don’t like getting wet feet.
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.
Yates Dynamic Lifter Soil Improver & Plant Fertiliser
Create organic nutrient rich soil with Yates Dynamic Lifter for better root growth, stronger plants and more flowers and fruit.
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