THE HARDY BOYS

Try drought-tolerant natives for low-maintenance colour

Bottlebrush

Depending on the species, this evergreen can grow into a lowmounding groundcover, shrub or a small tree. All bloom prolifically from spring to summer, and often spot flower throughout the year. Birds and insects frequent the distinctive blooms, which are classically red but also available in pink, yellow or white.

Long-leaf wax flower

In winter and spring, the slender, leathery leaves of this compact evergreen are smothered with star-shaped white blooms. The foliage is filled with aromatic oils and releases a light citrus scent when crushed – a bonus if planted where you can brush past it.

Blue flax lily

This attractive perennial has strappy, leathery green or green-blue leaves. Deep blue flowers appear in spring, followed by blue-purple berries. It grows in full sun to part shade and prefers well-draining soil enriched with organic matter. Fast growing once established, it forms dense clumps from underground rhizomes.

Grevilleas

This diverse native ranges from groundcovers to 30-metre trees, but typically reaches two metres tall. Birds, bees and other insects love the nectar-rich blooms that appear in autumn, winter and spring. Flowers come in shades of red, pink, mauve, yellow and white.

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Bottlebrush

(Callistemon spp.) Enjoys most climates and prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Hardy once established.

Blue flax lily

(Dianella caerulea) Ideal for mass planting on sloped sites; grows in a range of soils and is tolerant of drought and cold.

Long-leaf wax flower

(Philotheca myoporoides) Grows in all climates except the tropics. Prefers part shade or full sun with well-draining soil.

Grevilleas

(Grevillea spp. and hybrids) Grows well across most climates, preferring a spot in full sun or part shade with well-draining soil.

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