Australian Native Plants for Seaside Gardens
This is the beginning of my list of plants suitable for seaside plantings. It is a good idea to use hedges or fences as wind breaks against the prevailing sea winds so that more tender plants can be planted on the lee side where they are less likely to be burnt by salt laden winds. Not having experience with this type of locality I am writing from observation, discussions with folk who do garden in this type of area and what I read.
I am choosing plants that are known to be also lime tolerant. My list also reflects drought tolerance. I will also have to do a list for those who do not need to worry about these other aspects.
Australian Native Plants for Seaside Gardens.
Shrubs
Acacia sophorae
Alyogyne hakiefolia
Banksia grandis
Banksia media
Banksia speciosa
Banksia spinulosa
Chamelaucium uncinatum
Correa alba
Correa backhousiana
Correa reflexa
Melaleuca armillaris
Melaleuca huegelii
Melaleuca hypericifolia
Melaleuca lanceolata
Myoporum acuminatum
Myoporum insulare
Myoporum viscosum
Olearia axillaris
Olearia glutinosa
Phymatocarpus porphyrocephalus
Rhagodia candolleana
Ricinocarpus pinifolius
Templetonia retusa
Westringea fruticosa
A great list Corinne and very useful for when I next visit my local nursery. A few of these species are already thriving at my North Coast garden on Kangaroo Island, but I need to explore some of the others you mention, especially the melaleucas, myoporums and olearias. Drought tolerance, strong coastal winds and alkaline soils typify my garden. Thanks again for this list and please keep adding.
We are looking for low (less than 500-600mm) plants and grasses suitable for a holiday house front garden which is 150-170 metres from the beach at Carrickalinga in SOuth Australia’s Flieurieu peninsula.
Initially, I suggest you check with State Flora at Belair. I do not have sufficient stock at the moment.