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Hi, I’m Sue from Sydney. I became a qualified Horticulturist many years ago and still love all things gardening. I can usually be found pottering or marveling at the amazing and sometimes peculiar Australian gardening sights. This is a collection of lots of these things.

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Grevillea ‘Bulli Princess’. Produces pinkish r

Grevillea ‘Bulli Princess’. Produces pinkish red flowers in Spring. This Grevillea grows to around 2-3 metres in height and width, making it an excellent screen plant.

#grevillea #grevilleas #australiannative #australianativeplants #australiannativeplantsofinstagram

Grevillea ‘Dorothy Gordon’. A compact shrub wi

Grevillea ‘Dorothy Gordon’. A compact shrub with lovely mauve flowers and bronze new growth. Grows to 3m high by 2m wide.

#australiannative #australiannatives #australiannativeplants #australiannativeflora #grevillea #mauveflowers

When all your friends are growing mullets and Mum

When all your friends are growing mullets and Mum gave you a bowl cut.
😳

#bottlebrush #bottlebrushtrees #australiannativeplants #australiannatives #bowlcut

Isopogon formosus, commonly known as the Cone Flow

Isopogon formosus, commonly known as the Cone Flower. A Western Australian native with interesting mauve flowers during late Winter and Spring. Popular with bees. 🐝

#australiannatives #australiannative #australiannativeplants #australianflora #australiannativeplantsofinstagram

Some old mugs I was given some time ago. They were

Some old mugs I was given some time ago. They were a bit big for coffee but a bit small for soup. I broke one recently so repurposed the remaining three. Used a tile cutting drill bit (under water) for drainage and potted up. 🪴

#potplants #repurposed #succulents #mugs

Gordonia axillaris, commonly known as the Fried Eg

Gordonia axillaris, commonly known as the Fried Egg Plant. An evergreen tree that grows to around 4-6m in height. Pretty Camellia-like flowers appear from Autumn to early Winter. The bark is quite a feature too. Prefers a warm temperate climate.

Looks can be deceiving when it comes to Spartium j

Looks can be deceiving when it comes to Spartium junceum aka Spanish broom. Toxic to humans, when ingested the poisonous seeds cause nausea and convulsions among other things.
It has the potential to become a serious weed in some areas. One to avoid. 🙅‍♀️

Grevillea Lanigera Lutea. A native spreading shrub

Grevillea Lanigera Lutea. A native spreading shrub with masses of flowers during Winter and Spring.
#australiannatives #grevillea #winterflowering #nativeaustralianplants #australiannative #australiannativegarden

A nasty case of White Wax Scale (Ceroplastes destr

A nasty case of White Wax Scale (Ceroplastes destructor) on this Lilly Pilly.

#scale #whitewaxscale #gardenpests #gardening #gardeninglife #lillypilly #gardens

One of my all time favourites. Elaeocarpus reticul

One of my all time favourites. Elaeocarpus reticulatus aka Blueberry Ash. A beautiful native tree indeed.

#native #australianflora #blueberryash #australiannatives #australiannative #bushtucker #streettree #specimentree #homegarden

Acacia kempeana, commonly known as Witchetty Bush

Acacia kempeana, commonly known as Witchetty Bush is one of the best known bush foods. The Witchetty Grub can be found in the roots.

#australiannative #australiannativeplants #acacia #witchettygrubs #plantsofinstagram #plantsmakepeoplehappy #australia #wattle

Backhousia citriodora (Lemon Scented Myrtle). A fa

Backhousia citriodora (Lemon Scented Myrtle). A favourite Australian native tree with small clusters of cream flowers and strongly lemon scented foliage.

#australiannatives #australiannative #australiannativeplants #backhousia
#australiannativeflowers #plantsofinstagram #plantsofaustralia #plants #plantsmakepeoplehappy

I discovered this little terror feasting on my Swe

I discovered this little terror feasting on my Sweet Potato today. The Tobacco Cutworm (aka Cotton Leafworm).

#tobaccocutworm #cottonleafworm #gardenpests #caterpillar #larvae #gardening #gardeningaustralia #gardeninglife #gardeninginaustralia #sydneygardens #potatovine #sweetpotatovine

The stunning Ixora chinensis or more commonly, Pri

The stunning Ixora chinensis or more commonly, Prince of Orange. What a sight to see when in flower.

#plants #plant #plantsofinstagram #plantlover #plantsmakepeoplehappy #ixora #princeoforange #tropicalplant

Leucospermum cordifolium aka Pincushion plant will

Leucospermum cordifolium aka Pincushion plant will stop you in your tracks with its striking flowers. Definitely a florist favourite.
#plants #plantlover #plantsofinstagram #plantlove #floristfavourites #leucospermum #southafrican #pincushion #plantsmakepeoplehappy

Syringa sp. (commonly known as Lilac) is a prized

Syringa sp. (commonly known as Lilac) is a prized addition to cool climate gardens thanks to their highly fragrant, showy flower heads. Many cultivars are available in white, lilac, purple, pink and even red.
A Spring stunner.

#plants #plantlover #plantsofinstagram #plant #plantlove #plantsmakepeoplehappy #fragrantflowers #fragrant #lilac #purple #springflowers

Philotheca buxifolia ‘Cascade of Stars’ is a p

Philotheca buxifolia ‘Cascade of Stars’ is a pretty little Australian native with aromatic foliage and pinkish-white star shaped flowers in Spring. What’s not to love here?

#australiannatives #plants #plant #plantlover #plantlove #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantsofinstagram #australiannativegardens #australiannativegarden

Sisyrinchium angustifolium ‘Devon Skies’ commo

Sisyrinchium angustifolium ‘Devon Skies’ commonly known as Blue Eyed Grass is a delightful perennial with a clumping grass-like habit. Ideal for borders and alongside paths.

#plants #plant #plantsofinstagram #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantlover #plantlife #plantlove

Australian native Asplenium australasicum aka Bird

Australian native Asplenium australasicum aka Bird’s Nest Fern is not typically what comes to mind when you think of a fern. It’s hands down my favourite though.
#australiannatives #australiannativeplants #australiannature #plants #plant #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantsofinstagram #plantlover #plantlife

Ochna serrulata, commonly known as Mickey Mouse Pl

Ochna serrulata, commonly known as Mickey Mouse Plant is a cunning little number. It flowers profusely, producing a mass of seeds that are highly attractive to birds. Definitely one to avoid… bushland near you will thank you. 😊

Link in bio for more info.

#weed #plants #plant #plantsofinstagram #plantlover #plantlife #noxiousweeds #plantaddict

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