What plants to use
H L
7 months ago
I am looking to replace a little scraggly looking Gaura, pink butterfly bush. The pot gets beautiful morning sun, is sheltered from wind, and the plant should be about 50cm high. I would like flowers on it for some time of the year and prefer natives. I did think about proteas but don't think it gets enough sun for them to flourish. Any ideas for Melbourne climate are appreciated!
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bigreader
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7 months agoH L
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Julie Herbert
7 months agoYes the emu bush would look beautiful. Anything with a silver leaf would look great against the charcoal. Cotyledom orbiculata ‘silver waves’, Artemisia ‘silver queen’, dichondra’silver falls’ would look great spilling over the sides also.
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Julie Herbert