Brachychiton rupestris "Queensland Bottletree" #1 show-on-collection Tolerant of urban soils and

Tolerant of urban soils and conditions

Hosta hybrid 'Rainbow's End' plantain lily remains attractive from spring to frost and increases in visual value with every passing year

Soil: light potting mix

Water your garden prior to release so the ladybugs have something to drink

Paddles grow in wonderfully sculptural forms

Brachychiton rupestris "Queensland Bottletree" #1 show-on-collection Tolerant of urban soils andBrachychiton rupestris, the Queensland Bottletree, is a unique Australian native tree. Towering heights and a characteristic swollen barrel like trunk (caudex) forms with age. In cultivation, this makes a unique small specimen and can lend itself to unique specialty growing, such as in shallow bowls or pans to exaggerate its unique characteristics. Young plants, grown in pots, will take many years to develop these features, which will be less