Garden Plants: make a beautiful statement in your yard or garden

If you are someone who is new to gardening or looking to arrange a new garden, it can be hard to decide on which plants, flowers and trees you want, especially when you know just how many varieties are out there. Below we have listed some of the most popular Australian garden plants on the market right now. These are selling like hot cakes and for good reasons, each plant on this list has a special quality that we love. If you are going to make the garden of your dreams then you should seriously consider adding some of these Australian garden plants. While all of them might not originate here, they do grow here quite well which is what makes these next 10 plants popular choices for Australians.

1. Camellia

This is a great plant with really nice pink blooms. The plant itself if very hardy, durable and will last you a long time. The flower itself is quite pretty and turns outward slightly. It’s not the center of attention but it certainly doesn’t fade into the background. Their bloom lasts a long time and the plant will as well. It does well in dry conditions, it also grows in different soil types and can handle full sun exposure.

2. Lavender

Everyone loves lavender because it is so low maintenance meaning you won’t have to spend much time keeping it healthy. The beautiful purple, pink, grey flowers give a beautiful scent that I’m sure all of you know. You need some well drained soil and plenty of sun. Lavender also looks great around the borders or as a hedge.

3. Acer Palmatum

If you don’t want giant trees but a few smaller ones instead, this is a great choice. It grows about 5 meters tall with a nice light green foliage. The leaves change colour in the fall giving you that beautiful autumn feel. The interesting thing about this plant is that the stems also change colour. If you really want them to grow to their full potential then put them somewhere in the sun.

4. Magnolia Grandiflora (Little Gem)

This is a great choice if you’re looking for a small tree to add to your garden. It gives you beautiful white and cream coloured, very fragrant blooms that come about in late summer. This tree does not tolerate any extremes when it comes to soil meaning you shouldn’t have very wet or dry soil when you decide to plant this.

5. Carpobrotus Rossii

If you’re looking for a really special succulent to add to your garden then you can’t go past the Carpobrotus Rossii. It gives you vivid and bright flowers that come in mauve and purple around the spring and summer time. It does pretty well in all types of soil but does need some sunlight to really make the most of its blooms.

6. Magnolia Grandiflora (Teddy Bear)

This tree has interesting cup shaped leaves that are slightly rounded which makes it look quite dense. The leaves have a very glossy appearance which also produces lovely, large white blooms. It makes a great addition to the shadier parts of your yard with some drained soil. It can be a stand alone feature or placed in a line.

7. Sedum

You have two different varieties that bloom either in the summer or in autumn which attract great critters to your yard. This is a great choice for the hot, harsh weather as they bloom and do best when in full sun. They make a great choice for a ground cover so you can put them around trees or in spots you want to cover.

8. Borage

This is both an edible plant and a really lovely flower. The flowers are star shaped and very bright blue which really draws the eye. The leaves are the edible part of this plant and taste like cucumber. You can eat them raw, steamed, sauteed, any way you like.

9. Crocus

This is a fresh, bright burst of colour that everyone wants in their garden. It is a lovely purple and orange bloom that attracts bees which is what every gardener needs! This will definitely make an impact on your garden. It does well with a mix of sun and shade and will bring bugs that will improve your whole garden.

10. Foxglove

The foliage is a nice bright green and the flowers that bloom a nice mix of pinks and purples with nice spotted patterns. The flowers themselves bloom in clusters of bell shapes. They give your garden a touch of quirkiness and seem to do well in the shade with moist soil.