Shrubs

Shrubs are medium-sized woody plants that form the backbone of most garden designs. They fill the space between groundcovers and trees, providing structure, colour, and year-round interest without dominating the garden.

We stock over 200 shrub varieties suited to Melbourne gardens, from flowering favourites like roses, gardenias, and hydrangeas to structural plants like Nandina, Abelia, and Pittosporum. Whatever your garden style, there’s a shrub that fits.

Shrubs are incredibly versatile. Use them as foundation plantings around the house, as border plants along paths, as specimen features in garden beds, or mass-planted for impact. Many also work well in large pots on patios and balconies.

The best time to plant shrubs in Melbourne is autumn, when the soil is still warm but rain is more reliable. This gives roots several months to establish before the stress of summer. Spring planting also works, but you’ll need to water more through the following summer.

Most shrubs benefit from an annual prune after flowering to keep them compact and encourage fresh growth. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring, and keep a layer of mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

View Our Full Range of Shrubs

Our team can help you choose shrubs that suit your garden’s conditions and style. Whether you need something for a sunny border, a shaded spot under trees, or a large pot on the patio, we have plenty of options.

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  • Nandina Lemon Lime

    $25.95
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  • Helleborus Merlot

    $26.95
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  • Helleborus Marlon

    $26.95
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  • Pink Oriental Pearl Indian Hawthorn

     Price range: $19.95 through $31.95
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  • Rose Bush New Release

    $49.95
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  • oak-leaf hydrangea

    $35.00
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  • Russian sage

    $13.95
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  • Mexican Bush Sage

    $13.95
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  • Butterfly Bush

    $12.95
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  • Tree Germander Ball

     Price range: $169.95 through $269.00
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  • Verbena Bonariensis

    $13.95
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  • Sea Lavender

    $13.95
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Shrubs

Did You Know?

Shrubs are some of the most versatile and valuable plants in any garden. Here are a few useful facts:

  • Shrubs planted around the house can reduce heating and cooling costs. Evergreen shrubs on the south and west sides of a house act as windbreaks in winter, while deciduous shrubs on the north side let winter sun through and provide summer shade.
  • Melbourne’s clay soils suit many popular shrubs. Hydrangeas, camellias, and azaleas all grow well in the slightly acidic clay soils common across Melbourne’s northern suburbs. Add some compost at planting time and most shrubs will thrive.
  • A single shrub can provide multiple seasons of interest. Nandina, for example, has fresh green spring growth, white summer flowers, red autumn berries, and rich winter foliage colour. Choosing multi-season shrubs means your garden looks good year-round.

From Our Garden Guide

Shrubs

Shrubs form the backbone of any well-designed garden. Our team is always happy to help you choose the right varieties for your space. Check out our Garden Guide for more tips on shrub selection and garden design.

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