Right plant.
Thoughtful place.

Evergreen structure for woodland planting. Established plants tolerate some dry shade; keep new plants watered while they establish.

Typical mature size: About 0.9–1.5 m tall; allow space for arching fronds.. Site and form affect growth.

Moisture: Average moisture / Moist conditions.

A fern for sheltered, humus-rich, moist places. Avoid treating it as a dry-ground substitute for sword fern.

Typical mature size: Usually 0.3–0.6 m tall; fertile fronds rise above the spreading sterile fronds.. Site and form affect growth.

Moisture: Moist conditions.

Leathery evergreen foliage forms a spreading understory. Give it room to colonize and match irrigation to the site while establishing.

Typical mature size: Often 0.6–1.5 m in gardens; can grow much taller in deep coastal shade.. Site and form affect growth.

Moisture: Drier conditions / Average moisture.

Slow-growing evergreen shrub with small bell flowers. Use nursery-grown plants and a suitable humus-rich site; shade affects eventual size.

Typical mature size: Around 1–2 m in sun; may exceed 4 m in shade.. Site and form affect growth.

Moisture: Average moisture / Moist conditions.

Early pink flower clusters provide a strong seasonal moment. An open, well-drained site suits this shrub; established plants can tolerate dry summers.

Typical mature size: About 1–3 m tall, depending on conditions and selection.. Site and form affect growth.

Moisture: Drier conditions / Average moisture.

Allow for its eventual canopy and spreading stems. Sunny placements need adequate moisture; autumn colour varies with exposure.

Typical mature size: A multi-stemmed shrub or small tree, potentially around 7 m tall.. Site and form affect growth.

Moisture: Average moisture / Moist conditions.

Red stems bring winter structure. This vigorous shrub prefers moist ground and can spread; plan its size and management before planting.

Typical mature size: Species plants can reach 2–6 m; smaller cultivated selections differ.. Site and form affect growth.

Moisture: Moist conditions.

Use free-draining ground and leave room for a mat to develop. Avoid wet, heavy soils and frequent irrigation after establishment.

Typical mature size: A low spreading groundcover, roughly 15–20 cm tall.. Site and form affect growth.

Moisture: Drier conditions.

Fern-like leaves and pendent pink flowers suit woodland margins. Provide humus-rich, well-drained moisture and allow for spreading rhizomes.

Typical mature size: About 20–40 cm tall, spreading roughly 0.6–1 m.. Site and form affect growth.

Moisture: Moist conditions.

Small nodding flower heads work in sunny borders and containers. Provide drainage and expect some self-seeding in suitable conditions.

Typical mature size: Flower stems usually rise to about 30–45 cm.. Site and form affect growth.

Moisture: Drier conditions / Average moisture.

Yellow daisy-like flowers and grey-green foliage suit sunny, well-drained planting. Choose a form appropriate to the site and leave space for its mature habit.

Typical mature size: Variable forms range from a low mound to around 60 cm tall.. Site and form affect growth.

Moisture: Drier conditions.

Glossy trifoliate leaves and runners create a vigorous ground layer. Allow room to spread; site-specific moisture still matters during establishment.

Typical mature size: A spreading groundcover, usually below 25 cm tall.. Site and form affect growth.

Moisture: Drier conditions / Average moisture.