In the Nursery

New range of hellebores in the nursery this week - lots of interesting colours … #autumn #hellebores #inthenursery ... See MoreSee Less

Kangaroo paws are adding some bright colour to our native plant collection this weekend. Most plants are in bud or flowering - new stock arrived this week. Keith. #inthenursery #nativeplants #kangaroopaws ... See MoreSee Less

Cosmos are looking really good in our advanced perennial range at the moment with a range of colours in flower. Advanced perennial and annual seedlings have been very popular this summer offering larger, more robust plants than regular seedlings with plants often already in flower (or in bud). They are also a very cost-effective option if you're looking to mass plant summer colour. New stock is expected in the nursery this week. Keith. #perennials #summer #inthenursery #cosmos ... See MoreSee Less

Clerodendrum Ugandense - the Blue Butterfly Bush - is a stunning evergreen shrub which features distinctive butterfly-shaped blue flowers in summer. This much sought after plant does well in local conditions with several beautiful examples growing in Central Tilba often catching the eye of keen gardeners who regularly drop into the nursery to check the ID (and see if we have them in stock!) This week we do have them in stock - so drop in for a browse if you're after one of these unique plants for your summer garden. Keith. #inthenursery #summer #clerodendrum ... See MoreSee Less

We've got a nice range of waratahs in the nursery this week including the hardy 'Wild Brumby' hybrids 'Georgie Girl' (cream), 'Digger' (salmon-pink), 'Mallee Boy (pink) and 'Essie's Gift' (deep pink). These plants are not currently in flower but will start to providing their distinctive floral display to your garden from next spring.

Just a reminder that from Feb 01 our new trading days will be Wednesday to Sunday (9.00am to 2.00pm) - we'll be closed Mondays and Tuesdays from next week. Keith

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Achillea 'Antique Parchment' is an outstanding compact form of this hardy perennial which features terracotta/red-orange flower heads from mid-spring into summer. Pruning after the initial flowering has finished produces a second flush of colour into autumn. 'Antique Parchment' is just one of a colourful range of Achilleas currently flowering in the nursery. Keith. #inthenursery #perennials #summer #achilleas ... See MoreSee Less

Geranium ‘Ann Folkard’ is a stunning Cranesbill / perennial geranium featuring purple flowers with black eyes and veins. Both flowers and foliage are attractive and its compact, mounding habit (to 50cm tall) makes ‘Ann Folkard’ a great choice for a low border in a shaded position (will also grow well in sunny spots). Currently flowering in the nursery. Keith. #perennials #inthenursery #summer #cranesbills #geraniums ... See MoreSee Less

Th distinctive flowers of Ptilotus manglesii 'Rosie' (Rose-tipped Mulla Mulla) are back on display in the nursery. This striking native ground cover features feathery-white flower heads tipped with a splash of vibrant pink throughout summer and into autumn. Plants in the nursery are just starting to flower now - the full 'pom poms' will be on display soon! Prefers a sunny position with well drained soil - can also do well in a pot or container with appropriate native potting mix. Keith. #inthenursery #nativeplants #Ptilotus ... See MoreSee Less

Salvia 'Angel Wings' are adding some delicate pinks to our perennials collection this week. Drop in for a browse if you're after some instant summer colour for the garden this weekend! Keith. #salvias #perennials #inthenursery #summer ... See MoreSee Less

Echinacea 'Mellow Yellows' currently flowering in the nursery. We have a nice range of different coneflowers in our perennials collection this week with most either in bud or flowering. Keith. #inthenursery #perennials #summer #Echinacea ... See MoreSee Less

Hibiscus 'Athenacus' is providing some rich tropical colour to the nursery this week. This is one of the HibisQs® 'Flamenco' series which has been selected for long flowering and attractive foliage. We have a range of colours available in this excellent range of Hibiscus. Keith. #inthenursery #hibiscus #summer ... See MoreSee Less

Bougainvilleas are a great option for adding a splash of tropical colour to the garden where more robust climbing forms can be used for covering pergolas, fences, garages or any unsightly objects in your yard. Compact forms - like the 'Bambino' range - can also be used as container plants, topiary, hedging or even grown in a hanging pot with the vibrant bracts providing colour for most of the year. We have a range of fresh new Bougainvilleas in stock this weekend - including the showy 'Bambino Zulu'. Keith. #inthenursery #bougainvilleas #summer ... See MoreSee Less

Eucomis comosa 'Sparkling Burgundy' (Pineapple Lily) is a hardy strap-leaved perennial which features both dramatic reddish foliage and large purple-stemmed flower spikes (up to 50cm tall) of star-shaped, purple-tinged flowers in summer. The rosette of young leaves at the tip of the flower spikes resemble those of pineapples - hence the common name. The eye-catching foliage adds colour and architectural structure all year round with the compact plants (60cm x 60cm) ideal for most sunny gardens or containers. We have new stock in the nursery this week - with some flowering spikes already formed and about to flower. Keith. #inthenursery #summer #Eucomis ... See MoreSee Less

Prunella 'Bella Lilac' is a hardy perennial ground cover ideal for brightening up a partly-shaded spot in the garden or softening the edge of a pathway or paved area. Flowers across the warmer months - currently flowering in the nursery. Keith. #inthenursery #perennials #prunella ... See MoreSee Less

Roses have been very popular this summer and our collection has been greatly reduced in size! But we still have a good range available - with some late flowering varieties (particularly climbing roses) still in bud or just starting to flower. 'Bengahli' and 'The Poet's Wife' pictured below. Keith. #inthenursery #roses #summer ... See MoreSee Less

Hydrangea 'Pee Gee' is an unusual form of this popular feature shrub with flowers that start off green, then age through white to a soft pink. They offer delicate, long-lasting blooms in a partly shaded position in the garden. Currently flowering in the nursery. Keith. #inthenursery #hydrangeas #summer ... See MoreSee Less

We have some beautiful grafted standard grevilleas in stock this week including the 'Blue Mt Rambler' form of G. laurifolia. This spreading ground cover makes a stunning weeping/cascading feature when grafted onto a 1.5m standard.

We're open on New Year's Day so drop in for a look if you're after a weeping standard with a native feel for your garden. We also have a big range low-grafted Grevilleas and grafted flowering gums in stock. Keith. #inthenursery #grevilleas #summer ... See MoreSee Less

Syzygium australe 'Resilience' flowering in the nursery. This fast growing Lilly Pilly is a great option for a native hedge or screen and can grow up to 5m tall if unclipped. Reddish new growth is also attractive. Keith. #inthenursery #summer #nativeplants ... See MoreSee Less

Hydrangea quercifolia - Oak Leaf Hydrangea - is a stunning form with striking foliage and delicate flowers. Currently flowering in the nursery. Keith. #summer #inthenursery #hydrangeas ... See MoreSee Less

We have new stock of the beautiful Eremophila nivea in the nursery this week - grafted plants in 6 inch pots. This distinctive WA native shrub features beautiful, soft silver foliage and mauve flowers which largely appear from late winter to early spring with some spot-flowering at other times. The soft, silver foliage makes this a striking contrast plant in any garden (and a great native Christmas gift idea!). Keith #inthenursery #nativeplants #eremophilas ... See MoreSee Less

We have the stunning perennial Petunia 'Night Sky' in stock this week (in hanging baskets). 'Night Sky' features a unique combination of royal purple petals and distinctive white markings on a hardy perennial petunia that will provide colour from spring to autumn. A great option for either an instant splash of summer floral colour or a vibrant Christmas gift! Keith #inthenursery #perennials #petunias #summer ... See MoreSee Less

Lotus berthelotii (Parrot's Beak) is a striking evergreen perennial with soft needle-like leaves and colourful pea-shaped flowers. Its trailing habit makes the Parrot’s Beak a great option for a containers or hanging basket. We currently have the vibrant 'Red Flash' form in stock and flowering. Keith #inthenursery #lotus #summer ... See MoreSee Less

'Tuxedo' is one of the stunning new dark foliage hydrangeas currently in stock and flowering. Keith. #inthenursery #summer #hydrangeas ... See MoreSee Less

‘Alberys Red’ is an outstanding select form of the NSW Christmas Bush (Ceratopetalum gummiferum) with a compact form and bright red flowers. Currently in stock and flowering - a great option for some instant Christmas colour in the garden! Keith. #inthenursery #nativeplants #summer ... See MoreSee Less

Campanula 'Iridescent Bells' is an elegant perennial usually grown in lightly shaded gardens (but can also be grown in full sun with protection from hot afternoon sun and winds). The large lilac-silver bells open from clusters of purple buds throughout summer and autumn. Currently flowering in the nursery. Keith. #inthenursery #perennials #campanula #summer ... See MoreSee Less

New roses in the nursery this week include the stunning 'Camille Pissarro' from the popular 'Painters' series of the French breeders Delbard. Keith. #inthenursery #roses #summer ... See MoreSee Less

Grevillea leucopteris and Grevillea 'Wendy Sunshine' are two of the beautiful grafted plants currently flowering in our natives collection. We also have a large range of grafted flowering Eucalypts (Corymbias) and grafted Eremophilas in stock. Keith. #inthenursery #nativeplants #summer ... See MoreSee Less

Salvia 'So Cool Violet' is currently adding some vibrant summer colour to our perennials collection. Keith. #inthenursery #perennials #summer #salvias ... See MoreSee Less

Our range of advanced perennial seedlings are a great option if you're looking to mass plant flowers with 4 or 6 plants in a punnet (depending on the variety) - usually for less than the cost of a single larger plant. We currently have a range of advanced summer flowering perennials in stock including some colourful Salvias and the ever popular Armeria maritima (Sea Thrift). Keith. #perennials #summer #inthenursery ... See MoreSee Less

We have more new roses in the nursery this weekend - including the classic old world rose 'Parfum de Paris'. Our roses are either flowering or in bud - making them a great option for a botanical gift. Drop in for a browse if you are down Tilba Tilba way - we are open 9am to 2pm, seven days a week. Keith. #inthenursery #roses #summer ... See MoreSee Less

'Strawberries and Cream' is a beautiful Lacecap Hydrangea with a compact habit (90cm x 90cm) which makes it an ideal option for pots or patios containers. Just one of the impressive range of Hydrangeas we currently have in the nursery (and more arriving this week!) Keith. #inthenursery #hydrangeas #summer ... See MoreSee Less

Buddleja 'Wisteria Lane' is a unusual and striking butterfly bush with long weeping clusters of scented mauve flowers which hang like a Wisteria. It is also a compact form - ideal for pots and patio containers. Flowers are featured across summer. Keith. #inthenursery #summer #buddleja ... See MoreSee Less

'Aloha' Mandevillas are back in stock and flowering in the nursery. These popular plants are a compact form of this showy climber which can be grown in pots or hanging baskets. This makes them a great option for bright colour and lush green foliage in situations close to the house where you might not want or have room for a larger climber. We have three colours in stock - pink, red and white. Keith. #inthenursery #mandevilla #summer ... See MoreSee Less

'Madame Delbard' is a beautiful, fragrant rose which is part of Delbard's Grand Parfums Collection. We have a nice range of roses in stock - plus new plants expected soon. Keith. #roses #inthenursery #summer ... See MoreSee Less

Gossypium 'Flirtatious' is an attractive native shrub shrub with features large deeply-lobed leaves and large pink flowers from spring into summer. Prefers a sheltered position with protection from hot afternoon sun and strong winds. Currently flowering in the nursery. Keith. #inthenursery #nativeplants #summer ... See MoreSee Less

The stunning Salvia 'Wendy's Wish' currently flowering in our perennials collection. Keith. #inthenursery #perennials ... See MoreSee Less

We have the beautiful 'Prima Donna' form of the popular Blueberry Ash (Elaeocarpus reticulatus) in the nursery this week. This large shrub / small tree features delicate light pink flowers and can be shaped into an attractive native hedge or screen. Spring flowering is followed by ornamental blue berries. Currently in stock and starting to flower. Keith. #inthenursery #nativeplants #spring ... See MoreSee Less

Lots of roses currently blooming in the nursery - including the classic floribunda 'Apricot Nectar' which is renowned for its fragrant apricot/yellow flowers. Keith. #inthenursery #roses ... See MoreSee Less

We still have some beautiful hybrid Clematis in stock (and flowering) including 'Bernadine' - a compact, late-flowering variety which features lavender/pink flowers which fade to a soft, silver-blue. Keith. #inthenursery #clematis ... See MoreSee Less

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Jogasaki' is a beautiful Japanese-bred lacecap with elegant double-flowers and a compact habit (grows to 1 metre). One of only a few double-flowering lacecaps - currently flowering in the nursery. Keith. #inthenursery #hydrangeas ... See MoreSee Less

One of the new native plants in the nursery this weekend is the striking Bracteantha 'Mohave Purple Red' which features deep red paper daisy flowers for much of the year. A hardy plant for a splash of native colour in a garden bed, rockery or container. Keith. #inthenursery #nativeplants ... See MoreSee Less

'Camille Pissarro' - another beautiful Delbard rose putting on a show in the nursery. We still have a great range of roses available from our spring collection so drop in for a browse if you are down our way. Keith. #inthenursery #roses ... See MoreSee Less

We have some unusual antique perennials in the nursery this week including the very tasty Digitalis parviflora 'Milk Chocolate' - a compact, small-flowering foxglove which features impressive spikes of orange-brown flowers. Currently flowering in the nursery. Keith. #inthenursery #perennials #Foxgloves ... See MoreSee Less

Daphne 'Scent of Summer' is very attractive variation on the tradition Daphne with oval, blue/green leaves with a cream variegation on the leaf margins. The flowers feature the same classic Daphne fragrance with the main flowering period in spring - but with sporadic repeat flowering throughout the year. 'Scent of Summer' is great option in a pot close to your house so you can enjoy the fragrance but can also be used as a border or low edging plant. Keith. #inthenursery #spring #Daphne ... See MoreSee Less

One of the new hydrangeas now in the nursery is the outstanding Hydrangea macrophylla 'Miss Saori' which features not only densely packed heads of beautiful bicoloured, double-petalled flowers but also striking foliage which turns burgundy in spring and autumn. Keith. #inthenursery #hydrangeas ... See MoreSee Less

The exquisite Delbard 'Montmartre' Rose - one of the new arrivals in the nursery this week. Flowers can be a mix of pastel pink, apricot or yellow. Keith. #inthenursery #roses ... See MoreSee Less

Mexican Mock Orange (Philadelphus mexicanus) is starting to flower and add its beautiful fragrance to the nursery. This popular medium-sized shrub can be used as a feature planting or shaped to form a scented hedge or screen. Keith. #inthenursery #spring #philadelphus ... See MoreSee Less

Leucospermum 'So Majestic' is still putting on a show in the nursery and will be joined later this week by new batch of Proteas and Leucadendrons. Drop down for a browse if you're looking to add one of these striking South African feature plants to your spring garden. Keith. #Proteas #spring #inthenursery ... See MoreSee Less

We have new roses in the nursery this week including the stunning Delbard French rose 'Red Intuition' which features vibrant red petals with subtle striping This is also an excellent cut flower with long stems, great vase life (up to 10 days) and repeat blooms. And even more new roses are also expected mid-week! Keith. #roses #inthenursery #delbard ... See MoreSee Less

Grevillea 'Showtime' is looking great in our natives collection - one of the best new hybrid gevs released in recent times (and very popular with the honeyeaters!) Keith. #inthenursery #nativeplants #grevilleas ... See MoreSee Less

We have some beautiful hydrangeas in the nursery this weekend - with a large range of colours already in flower. We also have some stunning oak-leaf and lace-cap varieties in stock plus the unusual climbing hydrangea. Drop in for a browse if you're Tilba Tilba way - we're open 9am - 2pm, seven days a week. Keith. #inthenursery #spring #hydrangeas ... See MoreSee Less