Plant List
The following is a list of details and photos of the plants being used in the Trailfinders 'Australian Garden' entry.
Further details and images will be added as they become available...
Canna indica
A perennial plant that can reach up to several metres in height. Adapatable to site conditions, although is sensitive to frost. Flowers are extremely showy and come in a range of colours. Foliage is large and lush.
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Clivia miniata
These flowering plants are deceptively hardy. They thrive in dry shade, will withstand drought and have minimal requirements for light and fertilizer. Plants can be up to three years old before they begin to produce flowers. The flowers are a generally deep orange and are produced in a bunch which works well as a cut flower. Plants should be protected from frost and full sun.
Fatsia japonica
Highly adaptable to a range of sites, but prefers some protection from frost and sun, although frost damage will rarely kill the plant. The leaves are large and glossy and ideal for creating a tropical feel.
Jasminum angulare
This climbing to rambling shrub has glossy dark green foliage. Fragrant white star shaped flowers are produced in clusters from early summer. Very versatile and adaptable plant.
Hosta 'Blue Vision'
These perennial plants prefer light shade and moist growing conditions. The large foliage has an almost corrugated appearance and is blue-green in colour. Flowers are produced mid-season and are white in colour.
Hosta montana
These perennial plants prefer light shade and moist growing conditions. The large foliage green gives a very lush appearance. Flowers are produced mid-season and are white in colour.
Hosta undulata var. univittata
These perennial plants prefer light shade and moist growing conditions. The foliage green has a white variegation that runs the length of the leaf. Flowers are produced mid-season and are pale mauve in colour.
Nandina domestica
An erect growing shrub that is generally evergreen but can be deciduous in particularly cold areas. Adaptable to a range of sites and tolerant of both hot and cold temperatures as well as sun and shade. Produces white flowers in summer that are generally held above the foliage. Red berries follow the flowers and can persist right through to winter.
Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana'
An evergreen, clump forming, spreading perennial with dark green strap-like foliage. Produces small spikes of bell shaped flowers that are pale purple to white in colour, during summer. Fruit is followed by small fleshy dark blue fruit. Prefer humus rich soils that are free draining. Tolerates both full sun and partial shade. Generally copes well with frosts
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
An evergreen, clump forming, spreading perennial with almost black strap-like foliage. Produces small spikes of bell shaped flowers that are pale purple to white in colour, during summer. Fruit is followed by small fleshy dark blue fruit. Prefer humus rich soils that are free draining. Foliage colour is at its best in full sun locations. Generally copes well with frosts
Phormium 'Surfer Green'
A smaller growing cultivar with narrow foliage. Leaves are green with a dark bronze coloured margin. Will reach about 50cm in height at maturity. Adaptable to a range of site conditions.
Phormium tenax
Although native to the swamp lands of New Zealand this plant is highly adaptable and will perform well in a range of sites. Strappy foliage is darkish green and can be up to a couple of metres long in ideal conditions. In early summer large flower spikes are produced. These are bright red when mature and are highly attractive to nectar feeding birds.
Phormium cookianum
Native to New Zealand these plants are highly adaptable to a range of site conditions. The strappy foliage is green and generally shorter than the related Phormium tenax. The flower spikes are generally more greenish in colour.
Phyllostachys violascens
This large growing vigorous bamboo can reach up to 10 metres in height and individual canes can be up to 5 cm in diameter. The new emerging canes can be plain green or have stripes of yellow or purple/black.
Pleioblastus pygmaeus 'Distichus'
A dwarf bamboo that forms a clump. Ideal for a low mass planting. Performs well in either full sun or partial shade.
Strelitzia alba
Native to the cape area of South Africa and related to bananas these dramatic plants can have leaves reaching over 1 metre in length. Mature plants can reach a height of 7-10 metres and a clump of a couple of metres in diameter. The large flowers are white in colour with a blue/purple bract. Flowers can be produced at any time of the year, depending on the climate.
Strelitzia reginae
These plants are native of South Africa. Reaching up to two metres in height they are commonly used for both their foliage and their stunning orange flowers with purple tongues. Flowers are produced throughout most of the year although will have a longer bloom period in warmer climates. These plants should be protected from heavy frosts and perform best in sites with full sun to partial shade.
Trachelospermum jasminoides
These evergreen climbers are extremely versatile and suitable for a number of applications. They feature glossy green foliage and fragrant white flowers in summer through to autumn. Perform well in both full sun and semi shade but flowers are at their best when they receive some sun each day.
Zantedeschia 'Brilliance'
Dark glossy green foliage and stunning flowers make these an ideal plant for many situations. Adaptable to a range of sites, including damp situations. Prefer some protection from frost and semi-shade. Flowers are a brilliantly coloured with each flower ranging from yellows through to deep pinks.
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