Parianthus bignoniaceus
This is certainly not a vigorous climber and is almost invisible until it produces dainty orange and yellow pendant flowers in spring and summer. It is beautiful when grown to climb through the foliage of a vigorous shrub where the marianthus flowers will appear unexpectedly. Grows best in shade and adapts to a range of soils but appreciates some moisture for best results.
This dainty climber was known, until recently as Billardiera bignoniacea . Occurs naturally in South Australia and Victoria.
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Dampieria purpurea
This variable, vigorous and easily grown dampiera may reach a height of 1 metre or more and a spread of 2 metres. It responds well to pruning after flowering to maintain vigour and to stimulate suckering. The flowers are large for a dampiera and produced in clusters in spring and summer. There is a range of selections of this dampiera in cultivation including some with stunning, deep purple-blue flowers, some with large, rounded leaves and some have hairy greyish new growth.
This is an easily grown plant in full to filtered sun. Generally frost tolerant
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Veronica formosa
A beautiful small shrub with glossy, dark green foliage clustered tightly around the stems. Striking pale to deep blue flowers are produced in spring and into summer. Easily grown in a range of soils and in full or filtered sun, although superior flowering results from a sunnier aspect. Pruning of older growth after flowering helps maintain a neat habit. Occurs naturally only in Tasmanian but has proven adaptable in mainland gardens.
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Pratia pedunculata (Matted Pratia)
Matted Pratia is a terrific little groundcover that will spread wherever there is a little moisture. Masses of butterfly-attracting blue, starry flowers are produced in summer however sporadic flowering occurs throughout the year. Leaves are tiny, oval and the foliage is tightly matting. This is a plant that looks beautiful grown around rocks, near a pond or in between pavers or bricks. A white flowering form is also available. Vic, NSW, Tas, SA
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