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Lavender 'Avonview'

UT
Lavandula stoechas x viridis
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
'Avonview' is a compact lavender 60 cm wide and 80 cm high that forms a rounded shrub and can be used as an informal hedge. The vibrant purple butterfly-topped flowers bloom for a long period and are held above the foliage. The attractive leaves are grey-green and aromatic. It is an improved form of Lavandula stoechas and does not become weedy. Lavender belongs in every garden for the wide range of uses it provides, from dried or cut flowers, flavourings for desserts or forage for bees. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun and tolerates drought once established. Suitable for temperate and subtropical areas.

Provided as tubestock.
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Leek 'Babington'

UT
Allium ampeloprasum var. babingtonii
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
A rare garden perennial that does best in cooler climates. These grow just like normal leeks except each plant produces bulbils at the top of the stem (similar to Tree Onions) that can used to grow new plants. The leeks die back at the end of summer and remain dormant until winter / spring. The full-size leek can be cut at the base rather than pulled and will grow a new plant. Babington leeks prefer a fertile, well-drained soil in full sun but are also hardy and pest resistant. A delicious vegetable to use in soups, stews, quiches and baked alone. The flowers are attractive to bees.

Provided in mini pots.
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Leek - Perennial UT
Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
Syn. Multiplier leeks, perpetual leeks
Rare and hard to find but a garden jewel when you do. These grow just like normal leeks except each plant regularly produces young plants (offsets) around the base. Once these are transplanted they will grow to a full size leek or they can be harvested and used like spring onions. Leeks prefer a cool, rich soil but are also extremely hardy and pest resistant. They grow in full sun to part shade. A delicious vegetable to use in soups, stews, quiches and baked alone. The white shaft plus 10 - 15 cm of the green leaves are eaten. More info on growing Perennial Leeks...

Provided in mini pots.
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Lemongrass 'East Indian' H UT
Cymbopogon flexuosus
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
Less commonly grown lemongrass; it is a taller, to 1.5 m, a more vigorous plant with deep purple stem bases. It produces an attractive purplish seedhead in most areas. Used mainly for herb tea and mulch production. It is resistant to the rust that plagues West Indian Lemongrass. Suitable for warm temperate to tropical areas. More info on growing East Indian Lemongrass...

Provided as tubestock.
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Lemongrass 'West Indian' H UT
Cymbopogon citratus
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
Syn. ta krai, tanglad, serai, sereh, remon gurasu, xiang mao cao, zabalin, sloeuk krey, xa
This is the commonly grown lemongrass in Australia; the thickened stem bases are used in Thai cooking; it is a good source of Vit. A. It grows as a grass-like clumps to 1 m. Suitable for warm temperate to tropical areas. More info on growing West Indian Lemongrass...

Provided as tubestock.
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Lilly Pilly 'Resilience'

UT
Syzygium australe
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
This is simply an excellent screening or hedging plant that adds wildlife values to the garden. It is a fast growing, evergreen shrub, 3 - 5 m tall with cream flowers and red edible fruit. The attractive new leaves have a reddish bronze tinge. It forms a dense plant 2 - 3 m wide but responds well to pruning. It is psyllid resistant so no ugly bumps on the leaves. It does well across most climate zones with the exception of arid and alpine.
Provided as tubestock.
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Mauka UT
Mirabilis expansa
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
Syn. chago, miso
Mauka is a rare perennial vegetable that has been cultivated for thousands of years in South America. It is mainly grown for its large tubers although the cooked leaves can be eaten as well. The flavour of mauka root is described as a combination of potato and cabbage. The leaves contain calcium oxalate which is destroyed by cooking. It has a sprawling habit to 1.8 m in diameter and up to 1.2 m high. It dies back during winter in cold areas and will shoot again in spring. In frost-free climates, mauka will not die back and will require pruning. It can be propagated by seed or crown cuttings. It suits a wide variety of climate zones apart from the very hot and dry.
Provided as tubestock.
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Mulberry 'Majestic Dwarf' UT
Morus nigra
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
This is a true dwarf mulberry that grows to only a quarter the size of normal mulberry, it is easily maintained to around 3 m high. The delicious fruit is medium to large, black and sweet but with a balanced acidity. Its compact size makes it versatile as a fruiting hedge, large container plant, or as a feature plant in a garden or courtyard. It prefers full sun and makes a good shade tree on the western side of the house and is ideal to provide shelter in the chook run. 'Majestic Dwarf' is a low chill cultivar so crops well in QLD. Mulberries are deciduous and tolerant of a wide climate range so will produce from the Northern Territory to as far south as Tasmania. Trees are self-pollinated so only one is needed for a good crop.
Provided in mini pots.
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Native Pigface

UT
Carpobrotus glaucescens
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
Syn. Nully Pigface, Belongil Pigface
A spreading, drought-tolerant, succulent groundcover in the iceplant family with large purple flowers and dark green, angular leaves. The flowers are followed by a nutritious, reddish-purple, fleshy small fruit described as tasting like a salty apple. The leaves can be eaten cooked or pickled. An excellent groundcover for fire-prone zones as it is very fire resistant. Butterflies and bees enjoy the flowers.
Provided as tubestock.
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Oca - NZ Yam UT
Oxalis tuberosa
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, TAS or WA
Syn. New Zealand Yam
Oca has succulent clover-like leaves and produces a small, pink, delicious tuber. Suited to cooler temperate climates, tolerant of high altitudes and a wide variety of soil types. More info on growing oca...

Provided as 2 tubers.
GO100

Provided as tubestock.
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
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Oca is unlikely to do well north of Sydney in coastal areas over summer.
FAQ: I Iive in Brisbane and really love oca, will it grow for me?

Olive 'Manzanillo' UT
Olea europaea
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
'Manzanillo' is a very productive olive that can be used for both fruit and oil. As a table olive it is known for its excellent quality fruit that can be pickled either green and black or stuffed. The attractive tree has a low, spreading habit and grows to about 5 m. It does well in in both warm and cold climates. It is tolerant to frost, salt winds and salinity. It will also do well in large containers or as a formal hedge.
Provided in mini pots.
GO115
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Panama Berry UT
Muntingia calabura
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
Syn. Strawberry Tree, Calabur, Jamaica cherry
Panama Berry is an attractive, small tree, 5 - 10 metre high, with weeping branches and small white flowers. It is fast growing and fruits in the first year. Flowers and fruit appear over a long period so provide a sweet snack for the gardener. The small, sweet, red berries have been described as caramel flavoured and can be eaten fresh or used for jams. It can also be grown as a large container plant and responds well to pruning. It is drought hardy and pest resistant. It is an excellent choice as a shade tree for kid's play areas.
Provided as tubestock.
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Pandan H UT Rare
Pandanus amaryllifolius
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
Syn. Screwpine pandanus, ketaki, pandan wangi, bai tooey
A strappy leafed tropical plant widely grown for its use in Asian cooking. Growing 1 - 2 metres high with bright green leaves and aerial roots. It really is a tropical plant and needs a warm, humid microclimate created, to grow it further south than northern NSW. Even in Maleny on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland it is not really warm enough to grow it outside. It likes a lot of water and will grow as a marginal plant on the edge of a dam or pond. In cooking it is used in rice dishes or tied in a bundle and cooked with food.
Provided as tubestock.
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Passionfruit 'Panama Gold' UT
Passiflora flavicarpa x Passiflora edulis
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
'Panama Gold' produces very large, deep golden fruit with a delicious sweet, tangy flavour. It is a vigorous climbing plant with lush, deep green attractive leaves and showy purple and white flowers. It is self-pollinating and produces prolifically. Grow on a strong trellis for support. Does well in subtropical and tropical areas. In temperate areas requires a warm, sheltered position and may lose its leaves during winter.
Provided as tubestock.
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Passionfruit 'Panama Red' UT
Passiflora flavicarpa x Passiflora edulis
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
'Panama Red' produces very large, red skinned fruit with a delicious sweet, tangy flavour. It is a vigorous climbing plant with lush, deep-green attractive leaves and showy purple and white flowers. It is self-pollinating and produces prolifically. Grow on a strong trellis for support. Does well in subtropical and tropical areas. In temperate areas requires a warm, sheltered position and may lose its leaves during winter.
Provided as tubestock.
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Passionfruit Marigold UT
Tagetes lemmonii
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
Syn. Tree marigold, Mountain marigold, Lemmon's marigold, Mexican bush marigold, Tangerine marigold, Copper Canyon Daisy
Passionfruit Marigold is a shrubby perennial with rich, golden yellow flowers blooming from autumn to spring. The leaves have a strong fragrance described as 'fruit salad' or 'passionfruit'. Most people enjoy the scent but there are a few who may dislike it. It is native to North America and used extensively in drier area gardens for its drought tolerance. It is a tough, pest-resistant plant that grows vigorously to 1.5 m high by 2.5 m wide. It prefers a well-drained soil and sunny position and will tolerate light frosts. The leaves and flowers can be dried for pot-pourri and sachets to repel pest insects in the home. Like all Tagetes spp. when growing in the garden the roots will help to repel soil nematodes. When it is pruned the leaves can be spread around the garden as a pest repellent mulch. It needs to be pruned annually to re-invigorate it.
Provided as tubestock.
GP194
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Pepino 'Kendall Gold' UT
Solanum muricatum
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
Syn. pepino dulce
The pepino is a native of the Andes in South America. It is in the tomato family and grows as a small sprawling bush 80 - 100 cm tall. 'Kendall Gold' is an improved selection that produces yellow fruit striped with purple that has a sweet, delicate, mild flavour, similar to a melon. It does best in warm climates but will tolerate light frost. It is suited to fertile, moist soils in full sun although it will grow in partial shade it will be less fruitful. It is easy to strike from cuttings; new bushes should be planted every few years as it bears less with age. The sprawling habit makes it useful as a groundcover but growing it on a trellis protects the fruit from attack by slugs and snails and from rotting from contact with the soil. Suitable for warm temperate and subtropical areas.

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Pineapple 'Pure Gold' H UT
Ananas comosus
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
Pineapple is a hardy perennial to 1 metre tall, grown commercially from Northern NSW to the tropics but may be successfully grown in a home garden in a warm microclimate further south and west. 'Pure Gold' is a selected cultivar with sweet, juicy, very fragrant golden fruit. It is also less acidic with a smaller core and a higher Vitamin C content than other types. It requires a fertile, well-drained soil with a neutral to mildly acid pH. Pineapple is a tropical plant and will grow best in a warm climate between 16°C to 33°C with regular rainfall. It does not tolerate frost or very hot conditions over 40°C but is drought tolerant. Suitable for subtropical and tropical areas.

Provided as tubestock.
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Pomegranate 'Wonderful' UT
Punica granatum
Not to Norfolk Island, NT, SA, TAS or WA
Pomegranate 'Wonderful' produces large, deep purple-red fruit with deep crimson flesh; it is juicy with a delicious, piquant flavour. It is good for juicing and eating fresh. Pomegranate trees will grow in most areas of Australia and are appreciated for their ornamental beauty and fruit. The hardy, deciduous small trees are self-pollinated and grow between 4 - 7 m high. It can be planted in an orchard or used as a hedge or espalier. It prefers full sun and is tolerant of wide range of soil types but needs good drainage.
More information on pomegranate here.
Provided in mini pots.
GP186
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