I received a very generous xmas present from my handsome alter-ego, cunningly disguised as myself.
It was great, just what I wanted:
Grevillea 'pink midget'
I have tried my hand at Grevillea before, but they never really held my interest for that long. But this variety has me intrigued. Small leaves and small flowers and they seem quite bushy. Knowing my luck, it might be dead a month after its first repot.
Banksia paludosa 'little pal'
These are magic. The most pretty of the broad leaf type Banksia genus in my opinion. Very pretty colours.
Melaleuca claret tops
You can't go wrong with M. linarifolia. This will hopefully make a very nice shohin.
Melaleuca C.F.Payne
Not familiar with this one, but the foliage and bark is another one that has intrigued me.
Looking forward to seeing how they go. I no longer do large trials, but I bought these randoms on a whim from the Glendale Native Nursery up in Newcastle. Thanks Dylan
Some native stock for 2023
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Some native stock for 2023
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Rory
I style Bonsai naturally, just as they would appear in the wild.
Central Coast, NSW
Bonsai: Casuarina Leptospermum Banksia Phebalium Baeckea Melalueca Ficus
Growing Australian natives as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=289480#p289480
Buying and repotting Native nursery material: viewtopic.php?f=78&t=30724
Growing tips for Casuarina as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=244995#p244995
How to reduce moss from the trunk without damaging the bark: viewtopic.php?p=295227#p295227
I style Bonsai naturally, just as they would appear in the wild.
Central Coast, NSW
Bonsai: Casuarina Leptospermum Banksia Phebalium Baeckea Melalueca Ficus
Growing Australian natives as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=289480#p289480
Buying and repotting Native nursery material: viewtopic.php?f=78&t=30724
Growing tips for Casuarina as Bonsai: viewtopic.php?p=244995#p244995
How to reduce moss from the trunk without damaging the bark: viewtopic.php?p=295227#p295227
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Re: Some native stock for 2023
Way to go Rory nothing better than a spur of the moment decision ..... Cheers John
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Re: Some native stock for 2023
Ahh yes, the other one of us who is capable of passing a nursery without stopping in, not incapable of leaving without a few plants. Know him well
Some nice pick ups there, hopefully more knowledge to be gained from them and added to the brains trust
Some nice pick ups there, hopefully more knowledge to be gained from them and added to the brains trust