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The salvia genus contains dozens of species perfectly adapted to Australian conditions — drought-tolerant, long-f...
Penstemons (beardtongues) produce elegant tubular flowers in white, pink, red, purple, and blue on upright stems fr...
Sea kale (Crambe maritima) is a coastal European perennial brassica that, once established, produces new growth eac...
Capsicums and chillies are genuinely perennial plants in frost-free conditions — overwintering them in a cool-cli...
Aquilegia (columbine) produces uniquely shaped, spurred flowers in an extraordinary range of colours and bicolours ...
Catmint (Nepeta x faassenii and related species) produces soft clouds of lavender-blue flowers from late spring thr...
Lemongrass is one of the most useful tropical herbs for Australian gardens — a dramatic ornamental clump grass th...
Yacon and oca are extraordinary South American root vegetables that grow with minimal care in Australian conditions...
Daylilies (Hemerocallis) are among the most carefree flowering perennials for Australian gardens — tolerating hea...
The backbone of a low-maintenance Australian garden is a core collection of tough perennials that return reliably e...
The cottage garden aesthetic — overflowing abundance, soft colour, and relaxed informality — is perfectly achie...
A herb garden that is close to the kitchen door and organised by water and light requirements produces far more tha...
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