Local Native Plants Guide - City of Bayswater

Local Native Plants Guide 

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Contents 

Mayor’s message____________________________ 3 

Why grow local plants?_______________________ 4 

Where to begin __________________________________ 5 

Plant selection and planting out ___________________ 6 

Planting your local plants _________________________ 6 

List of specialist nurseries ____________________ 7 

Watering ___________________________________ 8 

When to water ________________________________ 8 

What irrigation to use __________________________ 8 

Pruning____________________________________ 9 

When to prune ________________________________ 9 

How to prune _________________________________ 9 

Tips for pruning _______________________________ 9 

Mulch ____________________________________ 10 

Why mulch? _________________________________ 10 

What makes a good mulch? ___________________ 10 

When to mulch? _____________________________ 10 

How much mulch? ___________________________ 10 

What to avoid? ______________________________ 10 

Fertilisers _________________________________ 11 

When to apply fertiliser _______________________ 11 

Best to use __________________________________ 11 

Local plant list __________________________ 12-15 

Cottage garden ____________________________ 16 

Cottage garden plant list ______________________ 17 

Water features _____________________________ 18 

Water feature plant list ________________________ 19 

Mediterranean gardens ______________________ 20 

Mediterranean plant list _______________________ 21 

Japanese style garden ______________________ 22 

Japanese plant list ___________________________ 23 

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City of Bayswater Mayor, Terry Kenyon JP 

Mayor’s message 

Welcome to the City of Bayswater’s Growing Local Native 

Plants Guide. 

This guide is a collaboration of the most up to date 

information on recommended native landscaping plants 

in the City of Bayswater. You will find that the information 

provided in this book will help you not only achieve 

that dream garden but will also help in preserving the 

environment. 

We have included tips that will make having a native 

garden easy. When the information is at your fingertips it 

makes the process simpler and will place the garden of 

your dreams within reach. 

So I suggest, sit down with a cup of coffee or tea and 

digest the invaluable information this guide has to offer. 

Then get out your gardening gloves and get to work on a 

garden that reflects your lifestyle. 

Hope you enjoy it! 

City of Bayswater Mayor, Terry Kenyon JP 

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Why grow local plants? 

 

 

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It’s important to understand why it’s better to plant 

local plants before you embark on planting your dream 

garden. 

The planting of exotic plants in your garden can lead 

to a variety of problems. Firstly, they require more water 

which is increasingly a concern in Australia. Secondly 

they require more fertiliser which enters groundwater and 

street drainage, contributing to toxic algal blooms in the 

Swan River and wetlands. 

They can also become environmental weeds as they 

can spread into native bushland and compete with our 

native species. Native plants unlike non-natives occur in 

local bushlands around Bayswater and so rarely become 

a problem. 

Native gardens use less water, need less fertilisers and 

don’t invade other areas of bushland. Not only will you 

have a colourful garden all year round but you’ll lessen 

your water bill and feel good about doing something for 

the environment. 

Many of our native plants also provide food and habitat for 

native birds, insects, butterflies and frogs while providing 

vegetation islands for these animals to rest. 

So not only do local, native plants stop environmental 

degradation but they also increase biodiversity in your 

suburb! 


Where to begin 

Here are some handy tips to think about when designing 

your garden: 

try drawing the colours you want on graph paper to 

give you a good idea of the colours and types of plants 

you want, where you want to plant them and how the 

result may look; 

rid yourself of weeds before you plant and mulch. 

Try not to plant larger plants near fences and walls, 

because they can be damaged as the plants grow 

larger; 

most plants now come in different forms, so remember 

to ask about dwarf and groundcover varieties of your 

favourite plants to better fit your garden; 

for all year round colour, select plants that flower in 

different seasons. Ask your nursery for plants with 

different coloured foliage, such as Agonis flexuosa 

‘Burgundy’ which has deep red leaves, to bring more 

colour to your garden; and 

don’t be afraid to be creative, mix up species, colours 

and sizes in differing numbers for a natural yet 

effective look. 

 

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Plant selection and planting out 

These tips will help you in selecting the types of plants you would like in your garden: 

go for smaller plants in larger pots as they won’t be root bound and more likely to survive 

when you put them in the ground. If you’re looking for a more instant effect buy more 

mature plants; 

read the label on the plants as they tell you how much water and sunlight it will need as well as how 

big it will grow; 

take advantage of the winter rains and plant in April through August. Plants will get plenty of water 

and have time to establish before the spring growing season and survive the summer; and 

don’t be afraid to ask your local nursery for advice. Alternatively try the North Metro Conservation 

Group or Environment House as they are a bundle of knowledge on local plants. 

Planting your local plants 

Consider the following when planting your native plants: 

set out your plants in their pots where you want them to be, keep shuffling them until you have the 

look you desire. 

give the plant, the hole and the soil around it, a good water before planting. Try adding a wetting 

agent to improve water retention, and a little bit of low phosphorus fertiliser; 

dig a hole that is a bit larger than the pot. Take the plant from its pot and gently loosen the roots 

before placing it in the middle of the hole and carefully fill in with soil; 

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gently but firmly pat the soil around the plant concentrating on the area around the stem. 

The plant should be slightly lower than the surrounding soil, forming a small depression around 

its stem so the water is directed towards the roots. 

finish off with a 5 cm deep and 20 cm wide layer of mulch around the plant base (try not to have the 

mulch too close to the stem because it can encourage rotting). 


List of specialist nurseries that sell local plants 

Here are a number of nurseries where you will be able to buy the plants you need. The City of Bayswater 

doesn’t necessarily endorse these nurseries, and alternatives are available in the phone book. 

Nursery Street Suburb Phone Fax 

APACE Nursery 1 Johanna Street North Fremantle 9336 1262 9430 5729 

Australian Native Nursery Group 141 King Road Oakford 9525 1324 9525 4703 

Boola Wongin Nursery 619 Armadale Road Forestdale 9397 0160 9397 1430 

Carramar Coastal Nursery Lot 5 Mandurah Road Secret Harbor 9524 1227 9524 1777 

Environment House 61 Eighth Avenue Maylands 9271 4488 9271 9005 

Lullfitz Nursery Caporn Street Wanneroo 9405 1607 9306 2933 

Men Of The Trees Corner Amherst Road/ Hazelmere 9250 1888 9250 2735 

Stirling Crescent 

Muchea Tree Farm Lot 214 Archibald Street Muchea 9571 4090 9571 4297 

Native Flora Technologies 30 Malvern Street West Swan 9250 3491 9250 3491 

9377 0444 

Zanthorrea Nursery 155 Watsonia Road Maida vale 9454 6260 9454 4540 

Also check out www.bayswater.wa.gov.au for more native nurseries 

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Watering 

When to water 

Choosing local plants reduces water wastage. 

It’s a great idea to use local plants because they are 

suited to Perth’s climate and require little summer 

watering. While they are establishing however they will 

require some watering. This is also true during extended 

dry periods at any time of year. 

Water a couple of times a week in the first week of planting. 

Keep this up during the summer months for the first year 

to give your plants a kick start. More established plants 

won’t need much water, but if they start to look stressed 

or if a heat wave hits, a ‘one off’ on your designated 

watering day will be enough to see them through. 

The best time to water would be in the morning, but be sure 

not to over water as this could lead to rotting, diseases 

and shallow root growth, as well as the encouragement 

of weeds. If water repellence occurs, you may need to 

apply a wetting agent. 

What irrigation to use 

It’s important to choose the correct irrigation methods to 

get the maximum benefit from your garden. 

Methods where the water is directed straight towards the 

roots are best, like adjustable dripper or trickle systems 

and subsurface irrigation. For plants with a high water 

demand, simply use a high flow rate dripper. 

Another option is to use grey water from the everyday 

running of your household. Grey water is waste water from 

your household such as the shower and laundry. 

Wherever this system is used it’s important the grey water 

is disposed of below the ground and a licence is obtained 

from your local Council’s Health Section so is doesn’t 

cause a health hazard. For more information contact 

the City of Bayswater Environmental Health Section on 

9272 0648. 

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Pruning 

When to prune 

Your best time to prune is in late spring or early summer. 

Pruning in winter or mid summer should be avoided because this 

can lead to extensive die back in your plants. Young plants should 

be pruned lightly and regularly while older plants can handle more 

extensive pruning and love a good trim. 

How to prune 

After the plant has finished flowering, cut the stems just behind the 

seed pod to prune new season growth. For old wood just prune the 

centre of the plant and leave the younger growth 

on the outsides. 

Tips for pruning: 

cut off the whole branch cleanly ly at the joint leaving a flat edge; 

remove 

low 

branches to make weeding e easier; e and 

the softer wooded plants aren’t as tough as 

the hardier woody 

plants, so they should only be pruned lightly. 

Hot Tip! 

Tough love 

To help prevent black ink disease, be brutal and cut back 

Kangaroo Paws after flowering each year. They’ll thank you for it 

in the long run! 

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Mulch 

Why mulch? 

Adding suitable mulch to your garden after planting not 

only helps the soil to retain moisture and keep your plants 

cooler, but it also reduces the number of weeds in your 

garden and therefore the amount of weeding you have 

to do. The best mulches are a mixture of different plant 

materials of different sizes. 

What makes a good mulch? 

The best mulch is the one that if you walk on it without 

shoes, it hurts your feet. Coarse material is best, like the 

natural leaf litter from your garden. 

When to mulch? 

All mulches break down over time so you will need to 

replace it every spring or early summer. 

How much mulch? 

To aid water retention, create a circular depression around 

the plant in a 10 cm thick layer of suitable mulch. 

What to avoid? 

Applying mulch too close to the plant stem can encourage 

disease and rotting. Not a desirable outcome! 

Mulches made from exotic species and soft leaved plants 

can degrade too quickly and release nutrients into the soil 

too fast for WA plants. 

Some commercial mulches are higher in nitrogen and 

phosphorus and not suitable for local WA plants. They 

are usually already composted and are more a soil 

conditioner rather than a mulch. Look for native plant or 

low phosphorus fertilisers. 

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Fertilisers 

Native plants evolved to the low nutrient levels in most 

of Bayswater’s soils. This is why exotic plants need 

heaps more fertilisers than natives. 

Native plants can’t handle traditional fertilisers because 

they don’t like high nutrient levels, in particular, 

phosphorus. 

To keep your garden looking stunning, add a little 

native fertiliser and follow the instructions on the bag. 

Remember excess nutrients are a waste and only cause 

algal blooms in our waterways. 

When to apply fertiliser 

The best option is to apply the fertilisers to the bottom 

of the hole when planting. Only apply fertiliser during 

the growing season and over the root zone when the 

plant shows signs of nutrient deficiencies. 

Hot Tip! 

Not all bugs are bad 

For a more organic solution try seaweed fertiliser or 

fish emulsion to encourage more healthy microbial 

activity in your soil. It will also help your plants to 

grow and fight off diseases. 

 

 

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Local Plant List(Coastal & Eastern) 

Botanical Name Common/Nyoongar Name Height (m) Flower Colour Flower Time 

Trees & Small Trees 

Allocasuarina fraseriana Sheoak/Kondil 15 Brown May - Oct 

Banksia attenuata Candle Banksia/Piara 5 to 8 Yellow Sep - Oct 

Banksia grandis Bull Banksia/Pulgaria 10 Yellow Sep - Dec 

Banksia ilicifolia Holly-leaf Banksia 10 Red & cream Mar - Jan 

Banksia littoralis Swamp Banksia 10 Pale yellow March - Aug 

Banksia menziesii Firewood Banksia 10 Red & silver Feb - Aug 

Banksia prionotes Acorn Banksia 10 Bright orange March - May 

Eucalyptus ficifolia Red Flowering Gum 8 Red Dec - May 

Eucalyptus lane-poolei Salmon White Gum 12 to 15 Creamy-white Jan - Sep 

Eucalyptus rudis Flooded Gum to 20 Creamy-white Aug 

Eucalyptus todtiana Coastal Blackbutt/Prickly Bark 9 to 16 Creamy-white Feb 

Nuytsia floribunda Christmas Tree to 10 Bright orange Oct - Jan 

Paraserianthes lophantha Albizia 10 Greenish-yellow Aug - Feb 

Xylomelum occidentale Woody Pear to 8 White Dec - Feb 

Shrubs (3 to 5m) 

Acacia rostellifera Summer-scented Wattle 2 to 5 Yellow Aug - Oct 

Acacia saligna Kudjong 5 Yellow Aug - Oct 

Actinostrobis pyramidalis Swamp Cypress 3 Brown Aug - Nov 

Adenanthos cygnorum Common Woollybush 2 to 4 Red Sep - Feb 

Conospermum triplinervium Tree Smokebush 5 Grey Aug - Nov 

Hakea bucculenta Red Pokers 5 Red Aug - Sept 

Hakea prostrata Harsh Hakea 3 White Aug - Nov 

Hakea victoria Royal Hakea 3 White Jun - Jul 

Oxylobium lineare River Pea 3 Red, Yellow Sep - Jan 

Shrubs (1 to 3m) 

Acacia dentifera 3 Golden Aug - Nov 

Acacia pulchella Prickly Moses 2 Yellow Jun - Oct 

Adenanthos obovatus Basket Flower 2 Scarlet, Orange Aug - Nov 

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Beaufortia squarrosa Sandplains Brush Myrtle/Puno 2 Red Jan - Apr 

Calothamnus quadrifidus One sided Bottle Brush/Kwowdjard 1 to 2 Red Aug - Dec 

Calothamnus sanguineus Silky-leaved Blood Flower/Pin-dak 2 Blood Red Mar - Oct 

Conospermum incurvum Plume Smokebush 0.4 to 1 White-grey Jul - Nov 

Dampiera teres Terete-leaved Dampiera 0.2 to 0.6 Blue Aug - Nov 

Darwinia citriodora Lemon Scented Myrtle 2 Yellow, Red Jul - Dec 

Dryandra armata Prickly Dryandra 2 Yellow Jun - Nov 

Eremaea pauciflora Orange-flowered Eremaea 1.5 to 2 Orange Sep - Dec 

Eremaea purpurea Purple-flowered Eremaea 2 Pink-purple Oct - Feb 

Grevillia obtusifolia 0.5 to 2 Red Sep - Oct 

Hakea lissocarpha Honey Bush 3 White-yellow, Pink Jun - Sep 

Hakea ruscifolia Candle Hakea 3 White Dec - Mar 

Lambertia multiflora Many-flowered Honeysuckle 3 Yellow Jun - Dec 

Macrozamia riedlei Zamia Palm/Djiridji 3 Red Sep - Oct 

Melaleuca acerosa Coast Honey Myrtle 1 Cream Sep - Dec 

Melaleuca conothamnoides 0.3 to 1.5 Pink-purple Apr - Jan/Sep - Nov 

Melaleuca radula Graceful Honey Myrtle 3 Pink, Mauve Sep - Nov 

Persoonia saccata Thread-leaf Snottygobble 0.2 to 1.5 Yellow Jul - Jan 

Xanthorhoea preissii Grasstree/Palga 3 White Nov - Jan 

Shrubs (Less than 1m) 

Acacia lasiocarpa Dune Moses/Panjang 0.5 to 1 Yellow Jun - Aug 

Acacia preissiana 0.05 to 0.35 Yellow Dec - Jan 

Acacia stenoptera Narrow-winged Wattle 0.3 to 1 Creamy-yellow May - Sep 

Acacia willdenowiana Grass Wattle 0.3 to 0.6 White, Yellow Jun - Oct 

Actinostrobus acuminatus Dwarf Cypress 0.3 to 0.75 Brown Oct - Dec 

Andersonia lehmanniana 0.15 to 0.6 White, Pink-purple May - Sep 

Baeckea camphorosmae Camphor Myrtle 1 White, Pink May - Feb 

Beaufortia elegans 1 Purple, Pink Nov - Feb 

Beaufortia purpurea 1 Purple Oct - Jan 

Boronia crenulata Aniseed Boronia 1 Pale Red Aug - Oct 

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Local Plant List(Coastal & Eastern) cont. 


Bossiaea eriocarpa Common Brown Pea 0.2 to 1 Brown & Yellow Jul - Oct 

Calytrix flavescens Summer Starflower 0.3 to 0.8 Yellow Nov - Jan 

Calytrix fraseri Pink Summer Calytrix 0.6 to 1 Pink, Purple All Year 

Chorizema dicksonii Yellow-eyed Flame-pea 1 Orange-red & Yellow Aug - Oct 

Chorizema ilicifolium Holly flame pea 0.75 Red & Yellow Jul - Aug 

Dampiera linearis Common Dampiera 0.15 to 0.6 Indigo Jul - Nov 

Darwinia citriodora Lemon Scented Myrtle 2 Yellow, Red Jul - Dec 

Dryandra lindleyana Couch Honeypot/Pudjaun Low Gold May - Sep 

Eremophila glabra Tarbush 0.5 to 1 Orange Mar - Dec 

Gompholobium tomentosum Hairy Yellow Pea 0.3 to 1 Yellow Aug - Dec 

Grevillea bipinnatifida Fuchsia Grevillea 0.3 to 1 Dull Red-Orange, Red Mar - Nov 

Grevillea pressii Sea Spray to 1m Red Jun - Sep 

Grevillea thelmanniana Spider-net Grevillea 0.4 to 1 Red May - Sep 

Grevillea wilsonsii Wilson’s Grevillea 0.5 to 1 Bright Red May - Nov 

Hakea myrtoides Myrtle Hakea 1 Dark Pink Jul - Aug 

Hibbertia hypericoides Buttercups 0.75 Brilliant yellow May - Oct 

Hibbertia racemosa Stalked Guinea-flower 0.1 to 0.75 Yellow Jul - Nov 

Hovea pungens Devil’s Pins/Puyenak 2 Purple Jun - Nov 

Hovea trisperma Common Hovea 0.1 to 0.7 Purple Jun - Sep 

Hypocalymma angustifolium Coconut Ice 0.75 White or pink-tinged Jul - Oct 

Hypocalymma robustum Swan River Myrtle 1 Pale Deep-pink Jul - Oct 

Isopogon dubius Rose Conebrush 1 Pink Jul - Oct 

Isotropis cuneifolia Granny’s Bonnets 0.05 to 0.3 Yellow & Red Aug - Oct 

Jacksonia sericea Waldjumi 0.6 Orange Dec - Feb 

Labichea punctata Lance-leaved Cassia 1 Yellow Jul - Oct 

Melaleuca scabra Rough Honey-myrtle 1 Pink-purple Sep - Dec 

Melaleuca trichophylla 0.15 to 1 Pink-purple Nov - Jan 

Petrophile linearis Pixie-mops 0.2 to 1 Pink, mauve Sep - Nov 

Petrophile macrostachya 1 Yellow Aug - Nov 

Pimelea rosea Rose Banjine 1 Pale Deep-pink Aug - Nov 



Pimelea sulphurea Yellow Banjine 0.15 to 0.7 Yellow Oct - Nov 

Scaevola calliptera 0.1 to 0.4 Blue Sep - Jan 

Sphaerolobium medium 0.1 to 0.6 Yellow-Orange-Red Aug - Nov 

Verticordia densiflora Bushy Featherflower 1 Pink, White Nov - Jan 

Verticordia huegalii Variegated Featherflower 0.6 Cream, Yellow Aug - Oct 

Verticordia plumosa Plumed Featherflower 1 Pink Sep - Dec 

Perennial Herbs 

Anigozanthos humilis Catspaw 0.1 to 1 Orange Aug - Oct 

Anigozanthos manglesii Kangaroo Paw/Kurulbrang 1 Red & Green Sep - Nov 

Anigozanthos viridis Green Kangaroo Paw 1 Green Sep - Nov 

Austrostipa flavescens Tall Speargrass 0.2 to 1.2 Silver Sep - Oct 

Austrostipa semibarbata Bearded Speargrass 0.3 to 0.1 White hairy Aug - Nov 

Chamaescilla corymbosa Blue Squill 0.05 to 0.4 Pink Aug - Oct 

Conostylis aculeata Grey Cottonheads 0.4 Yellow Aug - Sep 

Conostylis candicans Spiny Cottonheads 0.4 Yellow Sep - Nov 

Conostylis setigera Bristly Cottonheads 0.4 Yellow Sep - Oct 

Dianella revoluta Blueberry Lilly/Native flax 1 Purple Sep - Jan 

Neurachne alopecuriodes Foxtail Mulga-grass 1 Grey Aug - Nov 

Orthrosathus laxus Morning Iris 0.15 to 0.55 Blue Aug - Nov 

Patersonia occidentalis Purple Flag/Kom-ma 0.5 to 0.8 Purple Sep - Oct 

Climbers & Groundcovers 

Hardenbergia comptoniana Native Wisteria Climber Purple Jun - Sep 

Hemiandra pungens Snakebush Climber Mauve All Year 

Kennedia coccinea Coral Vine Climber Red-yellow Jul - Nov 

Kennedia nigricans Black Coral Pea Climber Black & Yellow Jul - Nov 

Kennedia prostrata Running Postman Low Red Aug - Nov 

Pronaya fraseri Pronaya Climber Pale Mauve Dec - Feb 

Sollya heterophylla Australian Bluebell Low & climber Sky Blue Oct - Feb 

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Cottage garden 

Everyone loves that ‘cottage garden’ look. 

A cottage garden is a mixture of fast growing native annuals and 

herbaceous perennials, with winding pathways and peaceful 

alcoves. 

Follow these few simple guidelines to ensure successful cottage 

garden planting: 

your garden beds should not be formally structured, mix it 

up a little and plant randomly. Remember if it isn’t the look 

you desire, you can always move them around; 

self seeding plants will mean your garden will develop 

without continual planting; 

scented plants will give a lingering fragrance over the garden 

and add to the effect; 

create focal points by placing different colour foliaged plants 

around benched, arches and statues; 

cottage gardens are all about the blooms, so replace some 

lawn with garden beds; 

cover unattractive sights such as old sheds and boring walls 

with climber covered lattice and if you’re feeling adventurous 

run a climber up your arches; and 

arches, arbors, lattice, picket fences, rustic ornaments, 

garden furniture, pots, statues and ornaments will all look at 

home in your cottage garden. 


Cottage garden plant list 

Try the below plants to achieve that ‘cottage’ look. 

Patersonia occidentalis Leschenaultia biloba Anigozanthos manglesii 

Tree 

Common name 

Little strappy plants 

Common name 

Eucalyptus ficifolia 

Red flowering gum 

Anigozanthos manglesii 

Kangaroo paws 

Eucalyptus victrix 

Conostylis candicans 

Spiny Cottonheads 

Shrub 

Acacia lasiocarpus 

Dune Moses 

Orthrosanthus 

laxus/multiflorus 

Morning Iris 

Eremea purpurea/elegans 

Eremophila calorhabdos 

Pimelea ferruginea 

Small shrub 

Dryandra nivea 

Red rod 

Honeypot Dryandra 

Climber 

Hardenbergia 

comptoniana 

Groundcover 

Adenanthos cuneatus 

(low groundcover form) 

Native Wisteria 

Coastal Jugflower 

Leschenaultia biloba 

Blue Leschenaultia 

Eremophila glabra 

Kalbarri carpet 

Hemiandra pungens Snakebush 

Melaleuca pentagona Little Penta Pimelea ferruginea 

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Water features 

Water features always lift the look of a garden and can 

really create a great ‘feel’. 

A water feature can be as large or as small as you want or 

as space allows. Your water feature can be anything from 

water slowly spilling over the edges of an ornamental pot 

to a cascading fountain. 

Most people don’t realise that many species adapted 

to Perth soils are also great for water gardens. Ask your 

nursery about native sedges. 

Not only is a water feature a great element in your design, 

but it also attracts birds and frogs into your garden. 

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Water feature plant list 

Here are some native species that are great for water gardens. 

Dianella revoluta Juncus kraussii Acacia pulchella 

Tree 

Melaleuca priessiana 

Melaleuca rhaphiophylla 

Shrubs 

Acacia pulchella 

Conostylis sitergia 

Dampiera linearis 

Dianella revoluta 

Sedges and rushes 

Baumea juncea 

Ficinia nodosa 

Juncus kraussii 

Juncus pallidus 

Common name 

Moonah 

Swamp Paperbark 

Prickly Acacia 

Bristly Cottonhead 

Common Dampiera 

Blue Berry Lilly 

Bare Twig Rush 

Knotted Club Rush 

Shore Rush 

Pale Rush 


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Mediterranean gardens 

The Mediterranean garden is a great garden for 

entertaining in Perth’s hot summers. 

This design is a mixture of courtyards surrounded by 

planter beds filled with bright flowers. You can use some 

statues, bright ornamental pots or garden arches to add a 

bit of flair to your design. 

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Mediterranean garden plant list 

Below is a list of plants you may want to have a look at if you 

like the idea of a Mediterranean garden. 

Hypocalymma 

robustum 

Kennedia prostrata 


Tree 

Common name 

Groundcover / Climber 

Eucalyptus torquata 

Coral Gum 


Tarbush 

Eucalyptus victrix 

Shrub 

Acacia lasiocarpa 

Dune Moses 

Hardenbergia 

comptoniana 

Kennedia prostrata 

Native Wisteria 

Running Postman 

Anigozanthos manglesii 


Kangaroo Paw 

Spiny Cottonheads 

Perennial herb 


Blueberry Lily 

Eremophila calorhabdos Red Rod 

Hypocalymma robustum Swan River Myrtle 

Macrozamia reidlei 

Xanthorrhea sp 

Zamia Palm 

Grass Tree 


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Japanese style garden 

Why not add some spirituality to your garden? 

The Japanese style garden draws influences from Shinto, 

Buddhist and Taoist philosophies to bring a sense of 

spirituality to the garden. 

Rocks are positioned first because they change the 

least and represent stability in the garden. Rocks should 

be of similar colour, texture and form. Pebbles are also 

a regular feature and are used to represent the flow of 

water and continuity of life. They can also be used to form 

pathways. 

Small bamboo water features like a deer scarer are 

common in a Japanese garden and bring the sound of 

tranquillity to the space, as well as mark the passing of 

time. 

Gazebos are a good way to enjoy and observe the garden 

in all seasons, while statues of lions are placed at the 

entrance to a garden to guard against intruders. 

The common rule of the Japanese garden is ‘less is more!” 

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Japanese garden plant list 

Below is a list of plants that may inspire your creativity 

when choosing plants. 

Grevillea obtusifolia 

Hemiandra pungens 

Xanthorrhoea preissii 

Tree 

Agonis flexuosa 

Pittosporum 

phylliraeoides 

Common name 

Peppermint ‘Burgundy’ 

Weeping Pittosporum 

Shrub 

Banksia blechnifolia 

Hakea bucculenta 

Xanthorrhoea sp 

Groundcover / Climber 

Grevillea obtusifolia 

Hemiandra Pungens 

Perennial Herb 



Red Poker 

Grass Tree 

Gin Gin Gem 

Snakebush 

Blueberry Lily 

Hakea bucculenta 

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Where to from here? 

The City of Bayswater hopes you have enjoyed the booklet and have found 

the information useful. With all this talk about the world’s environmental 

problems, it can all seem hard to know where you can help. This book 

represents the ways in which you can begin to soften your eco footprint by 

increasing biodiversity in your garden and stopping algal blooms, all while 

having a beautiful garden with Australian values. 

For more information on the booklet visit the City’s website 

www.baywater.wa.gov.au under the Environment section for updates 

on garden designs, nurseries recommended books, plant photos and 

plant facts. 

City of Bayswater 

61 Broun Avenue 

Morley WA 6062 

Tel: (08) 9272 0622 

Fax: (08) 9272 0665 

Email: mail@bayswater.wa.gov.au 

Website: www.bayswater.wa.gov.au 

This book has been produced with 100% recycled paper.

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