Queensland’s subtropical climate is a dream for perennial gardeners. With the right selections, you can enjoy vibrant blooms, lush foliage, and pollinator-friendly colour almost all year round. Whether you're planting for curb appeal, biodiversity, or low-maintenance beauty, these flowering perennials are proven performers in our local soils.
🌿 Why Choose Perennials?
- Reliable Returns: They come back season after season.
- Climate Resilience: Many thrive in heat, humidity, and dry spells.
- Wildlife Friendly: Attract bees, butterflies, and birds.
🌼 Top Picks from Our Collection
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Camellia sasanqua ‘Marge Miller’
Cascading pink blooms perfect for hanging baskets or retaining walls. Loves morning sun and well-drained soil. -
Tibouchina ‘Peace Baby’
Crisp white flowers with pink stamens. Compact and bred in Queensland—ideal for pots and borders. -
Tibouchina ‘Groovy Baby’
Electric purple blooms and dense foliage. A bold choice for small gardens and patios. -
Loropetalum ‘Plum Gorgeous’
Deep burgundy foliage and magenta fringe flowers. Great for hedging or contrast planting. -
Viola hederacea ‘Native Violet’
A shade-loving groundcover with soft purple blooms. Perfect under trees or along pathways. -
Lavender ‘The Princess’
Vivid pink bracts and aromatic foliage. Great for borders, pots, and pollinator gardens. -
Lavender ‘The Queen’
Regal two-toned blooms with oversized lilac bracts. A standout in any sunny garden. -
Lavender ‘Silver Princes’
Dusky pink flowers and shimmering silver foliage. Hardy and high-impact. -
Lavender ‘Snow Princess’
Crisp white bracts and deep burgundy spikes. Elegant and frost-hardy. -
Agapanthus ‘Blue Thunder’
Deep blue flower heads on sturdy stems. Ideal for mass planting or edging. -
Polygala ‘Little Bibi’
Mauve-purple pea flowers on a compact shrub. Coastal tolerant and drought-hardy. -
Scaevola ‘Aussie Craw’
Trailing habit with fan-shaped purple flowers. Perfect for hanging baskets or rock walls. -
Plumeria rubra ‘Evergreen Frangipani’
Fragrant tropical blooms with lush foliage. Stays evergreen in warm climates.
🌱 Planting Tips for Queensland Success
- Soil Prep: Add compost and check drainage—especially in clay-heavy areas.
- Mulch Generously: Retains moisture and suppresses weeds.
- Water Wisely: Deep, infrequent watering encourages strong root systems.
