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Growing Native Plants

  • Profiles of individual plants, photos, and suggestions for growing them. Originally published as a series of booklets by the Canberra Botanic Gardens, now updated and enlarged on the web.

Banksias - (genus Banksia)

  • Background information on these plants and their use in horticulture.

Wattles (genus Acacia)

  • Background information on these plants and their use in horticulture.

Waratahs - (genus Telopea)

  • Background information on these plants and their use in horticulture.

Bottlebrushes - (genus Callistemon)

  • Background information on these plants and their use in horticulture.

Kangaroo Paws (genus Anigozanthos)

  • Background information on these plants and their use in horticulture.

Teatrees (genus Leptospermum)

  • Background information on these plants and their use in horticulture.

Ferns for cool climates

  • Information on growing native ferns in southern Australia.

Mosses in a kitchen sink

  • Notes on setting up a 'mini' garden of mosses using a recycled stainless-steel sink.

Cultivars of Australian plants

  • A list of Registered Cultivars derived from the Australian flora.

What is a cultivar?

  • An explanation of cultivars, their names and the terms used for the cultivated varieties.

Native Plant Nurseries & Seed Suppliers

  • The Australian National Botanic Gardens does not sell plants or seeds, try this page for suppliers.

 

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