Tropicals - Greenstock Nurseries

Tropicals
Series 4
growing today for a greener future
New guard Non-irrigation Sun-hardy Greenstock Bromeliads!
Increasing water restrictions are
pointing us toward irrigationfree plants, many of which are
far more interesting than familiar
favourites. Requiring little or no
maintenance, these water-wise
beauties have the style and
ornamental appeal you and your
clients are looking for.
Alcantarea
Giant landscape bromeliads: the high-impact solution
to full sun, unirrigated, large container planting
problems, with instant WOW factor. Featuring
spectacular 1.5m flower spikes and a smooth-edged,
hard-leafed circular form; they grow equally well in
gardens or highly-exposed apartment planters, in
soil depth to 300mm. Elevated planters offering view
lines from underneath the plant sometimes feature a
coloured reverse. Seen from above, the bromeliad’s
formal, flat rosette habit is also impressive.
Combine with cordylines, heliconia and gingers –
smooth leaf margins make easier passage in high
traffic areas and are safer for small children.
140mm
Aechmea blanchettiana
Aechmea mexicana
Aechmea mulfordii Malva
Agave desmettiana Variegata
Agave gypsophila
Agave gypsophila Ivory Curl
Agave vilmoriniana
Alcantarea Imperialis Peter Tristram
Alcantarea brasiliana
Alcantarea extensa
Alcantarea geniculata
Alcantarea glazouiana
Alcantarea heloisae
Alcantarea Imperialis Purpurea
Alcantarea Imperialis rubra
Alcantarea odorata
Alcantarea vinicolor
Aloe barberae
Aloe ferox
Aloe marlothii
Alpinia zerumbert
Alpinia zerumbert Variegata
Cordyline rubra (native)
Cordyline Alans Pink
Cordyline australis
cordyline australis Red Sensation
Cordyline fruticosa Peter Buck
Cordyline fruticosa Fire Fountain
Cordyline fruticosa Hawaiian Sunrise
Cordyline fruticosa Juno’s Rainbow
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Cordyline fruticosa Kiwi
Cordyline fruticosa Maize
Cordyline fruticosa Negra
Cordyline fruticosa Pink Diamond
Cordyline fruticosa Rubra
Cordyline petiolaris
Cordyline stricta
Crinum procerum Red Foliage
Curcuma australasica
Curcuma Laddawan
Euphorbia poysean Thai hybrids
Furcreae foetida Varigata
Heliconia caribaea Flash
Heliconia Kawauchi
Heliconia rostrata
Neoregelia Bossa Nova
Neoregelia Correa-Araujoi
Neoregelia cv Knockout
Neoregelia Gee Whiz
Neoregelia Green Apple
Neoregelia Sheba
Pachypodium gaeyii
Pachypodium lamerei
Vriesea bituminosa
Vriesea fosteriana
Vriesea gigantea
Vriesea gigantea Nova
Vriesea ospinae Gruberi
Vriesea fosteriana X platynema
Zingiber spectabile Yellow
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Alcantarea imperialis Rubra
A spectacular and truly tough feature plant requiring little water
or fertiliser once established. The luxuriant red underside of
the broad leaf deepens in cooler weather and brightens any
surrounding environment.
Full sun but suitable for shade.
Dimensions: 2m X 1.5m.
Flowers: A branching spike reaching up to 3.5m tall covered in
hundreds of delicate white flowers. The flower stem will last up
to twelve months on the plant. Copious amounts of nectar bring
Honeyeaters, Wattlebirds, Friarbirds and Silver Eyes.
Foliage: Maroon underside with grey broad leaves. When grown
in the shade it appears greener. More intense colour displayed
through the cooler months. Thornless.
Uses: Use in large containers around the pool or on apartment
balconies to heighten tropical themes. Create a high impact by
displaying the underside of the leaf in exposed elevated planters
or raised garden beds. Tolerates very cold temperatures in frostfree positions.
Alcantarea extensa
The striking silvery grey foliage of this giant demands
attention when set among dark greens and reds. Golden
flowers are a bonus, as are the appearance of purple
markings at leaf tips with winter’s cooler night temperatures.
Full sun but suitable for shade.
Dimensions: 1.5m X 1.5m.
Flower: 4-5 years with a spike reaching 2m, golden flowers.
Foliage: Silver grey leaves spotted with purple markings
towards the leaf tip. Thornless.
Uses: Feature plant or large container specimen. When
planted on top of bark or mulch mounds it makes a
distinctive, irrigation-free feature.
Alcantarea imperialis Peter Tristram
A massive, full sun bromeliad with broad crimson leaves, certain to become a
focal point in any landscape. A true giant in the bromeliad world and the largest
imperialis clone cultivationed in Australia.
Full sun but suitable for shade.
Dimensions: 2.5m X 2.0m.
Flower: Creamy white flowers with a deep red bract on a spike that can reach 3.5m.
Foliage: Between imperialis Rubra and imperialis Purpurea and appears greener
in shade. Thornless.
Uses: Where a more intimate scale is desirable, use close to the most viewed
point; or at the end of a long sight line to punctuate the view.
Full sun
Shade
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Alcantarea brasiliana
This colossal green bromeliad with broad corrugated leaves
will effectively punctuate long sightlines, as at Cairns’ Flecker
Botanical Gardens; and help define the shades of neighbouring
foliage.
Full sun but suitable for shade.
Dimensions: 2.0m X 1.5m.
Flower: Creamy yellow flowers with pink red bracts on a spike to
2m lasting 12 months on the plant.
Foliage: Deep green with slight mottling, very wide corrugated
leaves. Thornless.
Uses: Wonderful feature or large container plant that contrasts
well against feature walls in strong colours, or for defining larger
gardens.
Alcantarea imperialis Purpurea
With its eye-catching purplish red leaves, the year-round colour of
this distinctive Alcantarea will lift the tone of gardens with a subtropical theme.
Full sun but suitable for shade.
Dimensions: 1.5m X 1.5m.
Flower: Produces a flower spike to 1.8m with creamy white
flowers.
Foliage: Deep purple or maroon broad leaf. A much darker leaf
than Imperialis rubra all year round. Thornless.
Uses: One of the most impressive large Bromeliads for colour,
this feature plant tolerates full sun and temperatures to -3˚C (in
frost-free positions).
Alcantarea geniculata
A contrast to the other Alcantareas with its glistening, slender
green leaves and a clustering habit. A larger clone than our
original variety, excellent as a specimen feature or used as filler,
with the benefit of striking golden yellow flowers on a candy
pink bract flowering spike to 2m tall. Thornless.
Full sun, but suitable for shade.
Dimensions: 2.5m X 1.5m.
Flower: A spike that reaches up to 2m, with golden yellow
flowers and crimson pink bracts.
Foliage: Is a glossy green leaf that is slender and firm.
Uses: Beautiful shiny green garden specimen or container plant
that can tolerate wind and temperatures to –3 C in a frost free
position.
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Full sun
Shade
Alcantarea vinicolor
A smaller Alcantarea that still enjoys all day sun, the
vinicolor has appealing burgundy foliage and stunning
pale peach flowers, ideal for setting off smaller gardens
Full sun or shade.
Dimensions: 1m X 1m.
Flower: 3-5 years to flower. Pale peach flowers on a
1.5m tall spike.
Foliage: Burgundy red in the sun or greener in the shade.
The leaves are narrower than imperialis. Thornless.
Uses: Beautiful smaller container plant or filler, with
smooth margins for high traffic areas. Will tolerate high
sun and wind exposure. Especially striking contrasted
against shiny black stones and pebbles.
Alcantarea glazouiana
Looking for a plant that will tolerate high sun and wind
exposure? This amazing Brazilian native is not only hardy but
also boasts impressive grey foliage and fragrant night-blooming
flowers.
Full sun but suitable for shade.
Dimensions: 1.5m X 1.5m.
Flowers: 3–5 years producing a flower spike to 2m, which is
multi- branching with pink bracts and white flowers that open in
the evening with sweet perfume.
Foliage: Light silvery grey smooth foliage. Thornless.
Uses: Excellent for use in sea walls, within the first dune zone
and in poor sandy soil. Tolerates constricting containers but
prefers well-drained soil.
Alcantarea heloisae
One of the few bromeliads with perfumed flowers, an unusual variety
that is not often seen commercially. Strappy thick grey green leaves
that can be covered by a white chalk, when grown hard, grace this
sun-hardy beauty.
Full sun
Dimensions: 1.5m X 1.5m.
Flowers: Bright yellow scented flowers 50mm across on a maroon
branching spike to 2.5m.
Foliage: The thick grey-green leaves are often coated with a soft
white chalk and colour in the cooler winter months to maroon in the
margins and the tips.
Uses: Faultless for use in the landscape, a tough tropical specimen
with the added feature of being water wise. Full sun to lightly shaded
positions, it will tolerate all positions with appealing, attentiongrabbing foliage.
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Alcantarea regina
Striking full sun bromeliad, which grows to approximately
2.0m diameter. Collected in Minas Gerias. Suitable for shade,
high impact and water wise. Thornless.
Full sun, but suitable for shade.
Dimensions: 2m + across
Flower: A long lasting flower spike that extends 2 m above
the plant.
Foliage: A slender green long leaf that arches to the ground.
Uses: An excellent specimen plant in a container or feature
plant in a small garden. Suitable for sun or shade it makes an
excellent large filler plant in the garden.
Alcantarea odorata
Coming from the dry inland areas of Rio de Janeiro and
Espiritio Santo States, in Brazil, this species is adapted to
all day full sun positions. It grows naturally on steep rock
outcrops.
Full sun
Dimensions: 1.5- 2m across.
Flowers: produces an impressive branched flower spike
2-3m tall with gold flowers that have a lovely fragrance,
hence the species name.
Foliage: the blue-grey waxy foliage is a natural adaption
to conserve water and reflect the harsh tropical sun.
Uses: Feature plant or large container specimen. When
planted in a raised position with full sun it shows off the
waxy foliage.
Aechmea mulfordii Malva
Tolerates winter sun but prefers dappled mid day to afternoon sun
in summer to retain colour. Silvery mauve foliage growing to 1.5m
tall with orange flower spike.
Dappled mid day to afternoon sun in summer or winter sun.
Dimensions: 1.5m X 1m.
Flowers: Orange flowers on a tall spike to 1.5m lasting 6 months on
the plant.
Foliage: Long strappy leaves of mauve with a silver coating are the
most striking feature of this bromeliad. The plant pups profusely,
forming a dense habit when left to grow naturally. The leaves are
edged have sharp spines.
Uses: Excellent for adding fascinating colour to the landscape.
Perfect for use in either the sheltered garden or as a container plant
that is away from traffic.
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Full sun
Shade
Vriesea platynema X fosteriana
Green with strong texture is the best way to describe these. The
variations in patterns are subtle to the undiscerning but will be
fascinating to the astute. The gorgeous patterns will tempt you to
stay and examine them.
Shade to dappled light.
Dimensions: 1m X 1m.
Flower: Creamy white flowers on a spike that can reach up to 1m,
usually open at night.
Foliage: Patterned green with stripes. Variation is common and
adds to it as an interest plant.
Uses: As a garden plant it inserts texture to shaded areas and the
variation in patterns make it useful as a filler or small container
plant. These are grown for the patterned foliage.
Neoregelia Correa-Araujoi
A tough, giant bromeliad from coastal Brazil that thrives
in sunny positions and provides colourful accents to
green garden areas with its splattered red on gold
foliage.
Full sun but suitable for shade.
Dimensions: 1.2m across.
Flowers: White rosette in the throat of the plant.
Foliage: Is green to gold with splashes of red on a
broad leaf.
Uses: Lovely accent plant able to tolerate all day sun
when acclimatised.
Neoregelia Gee Whiz
Brilliant red on yellow-green leaves surround astonishing mauve
flowers: a classic large ornamental bromeliad that offers a
stunning summer display of colour.
Full sun during winter, dapple light to shade.
Dimensions: 1.2m across.
Flower: Mauve flower rosette in the throat of the plant.
Foliage: A stripy red leaf with a lower profile than the
Alcantarea’s.
Uses: Use where sight lines look directly down or in near view
to the planting, so the viewer appreciates the ultra-flat open
rosettes with strong pink ‘halos’ around the central waterholding tanks. Also, mount long, impressive lines of these plants
on ‘fallen’ tree trunks in full sun.
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Full sun
Shade
Neoregelia cv Knockout
A block of solid red colour that impacts in shaded
positions. In a sea of green this is a dazzling plant
that is enhanced by its fabulous purple flowers.
Shade
Dimensions: 1.2m across.
Flower: A magenta rosette in the throat of the plant.
Foliage: An outstanding light magenta. When the
plant is pupping it appears as a cluster.
Uses: Feature plant for the shaded garden, that
needs impact.
Neoregelia Bossa Nova
Another variegated clone of Neoregelia compacta
from Brazil
Full sun to full shade.
Dimensions: A spineless plant that spreads over
time as a colourful groundcover.
Foliage: Bossa Nova stays green and white until it’s
sporadic flowering then a pink-red blush can be seen
down the throats of the mature plants.
Uses: Excellent groundcover for shaded areas.
Neoregelia Sheba
Variegated clone of N. compacta. Green and white
foliage with pink blushing all year round.
Full sun to shade.
Dimensions: A spreading variety with each plant
achieving up to 40cm across.
Flower: Magenta rosette in the throat of the plant.
Foliage: Thornless bromeliad with a sleek appeal, it is a
hardy plant for the sun or shade. The leaves commence
as green with a cream edge and evolves to a blush of
soft pink on the foliage.
Uses: An exceptional climbing bromeliad that is ideal
for planting at the base of a tree, rock wall or similar
situation. The pups emerge at an angle higher than the
base of the mother plant, which makes it possible to be
trained as a climber or it can be used as a ground cover.
Ideal groundcover in root run soils under palms or other
hard sites.
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Aloe barberae
Tallest of the tree aloes, this specimen stands alone in drier
landscapes where a striking multi-branching tree is called for. Rich
corked bark gives the tree a distinctive texture and its foliage shares
a similar growth habit to the pandanus.
Full sun
Dimensions: Tree to 18m with a trunk up to 3m in width in the wild
but far less, at around 4-6 m in cultivation.
Flowers: In autumn and winter, with a swollen appearance to the
orange pink flower.
It resembles the Red Hot Poker.
Foliage: Thick fleshy thorned green leaves arch from the terminals
of the branches. Again a Pandanus comes to mind but its solid
leaves of a richer green and quicker growth habit distinguish them.
Uses: Use with hard-edged modern architecture where a stark,
severe form is required. Especially arresting against intensely
coloured feature walls. Will tolerate poor soil, low water and neglect
typical of commercial settings – both in-ground or in large containers.
Aloe ferox
A single trunked tree aloe, which thrives in harsh conditions and gives a
sculptured feature to a landscape. Dry, hot positions with little water are
perfect for this robust looking specimen. The extraordinary orange red
inflorescence makes this variety a distinctive plant.
Full sun
Dimensions: A small tree to 2m generally grows slightly taller in its natural
habitat.
Flower: The inflorescences are branched into 5 to 10 erect racemes with
tubular orange red flowers.
Foliage: The greyish green broad fleshy leaves turn reddish when
drought- stressed. The leaves have dark brown spines along the edge and
occasionally on the upper and lower leaf surface.
Uses: Prospers in areas of full sun, moderate watering during the growing
season and with good drainage. Container specimen, cactus gardens or
used in rock gardens, this is the perfect impact specimen. Strong features
and textures create a specimen plant for the dry look landscape.
Aloe marlothii
An interesting single stem tree aloe that flourishes in inhospitable
conditions, and produces incredible branched flower racemes.
Sometimes confused with Aloe ferox.
Full sun
Dimensions: A small tree to 4 m generally but it has been noted as
reaching 6 m on rare occasions in its natural habitat.
Flowers: Intense orange to red flowers are produced on racemes
that are commonly spreading on a multi branching stem. The stem
is generally produced at the head of the plant, giving it a crowning
glory of concentrated colour against the dull shade of the leaves.
Foliage: Thick fleshy leaves are studded with dark brown thorns.
The thorns are concentrated mainly along the edge of the leaves
and the underside. The old leaves are not shed by the tree and
cling to the trunk forming a petticoat of dry brown.
Uses: A hardy individual that withstands dry, harsh, hot conditions
and requires little to no irrigation. It is tough enough to withstand
frost and tolerate rocky hard ground, and well-drained soil.
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Vriesea gigantea and
Vriesea gigantea Nova
These two plants occur in the mountains behind
Rio de Janeiro. They tolerate a wide range of
climates as summers are hot and winters are quite
cool, getting down to o’, where they naturally
occur.
Dappled or filtered sun.
Dimensions: Vriesea gigantea 1.5m across x
1.5m high. Vriesea gigantea Nova 1m across.
Flower: a branched flower spike to 1.5m tall with
night blooming cream flowers.
Foliage: patterned green foliage.
Uses: adds texture to shaded areas.
Pachypodium gaeyii
A truly striking tree, its thick barrel-shaped trunk is covered in
cross-barbs with fantastic pink-ribbed, silver-grey foliage. It thrives
in hot dry positions and bears a small white flower.
Full sun
Dimensions: It has a similar growth habit to Pachypodium
lamerei but is a taller tree. The tallest recorded was 10m in its
native habitat of Madagascar.
Flowers: White delicate flowers, similar in appearance to
frangipani flowers but much smaller.
Foliage: Straps of silver grey leaves which can grow to 40 cm in
length and compliments the grey barrel shaped trunk, hang from
the terminals of the branches.
Uses: An eye-catching feature tree excellent for a dry hot
position where little access creates a harsh environment. Will
flatter the succulent garden design with its size, shape and
excellent colour.
Pachypodium lamerei
With fragrant frangipani-like flowers, this barrel-shaped tree exudes
character. Accompanied by a thorny trunk the deciduous tree flowers
while bare of leaves and thrives in the harshest of environments by
storing water in its trunk.
Full sun
Dimensions: Reaching to 6m with a trunk covered in clusters of
three spines, which spiral around the trunk.
Flowers: White fragrant blooms similar to the frangipani in the
warmer months.
Foliage: Long straps of green leaves that are deciduous, leaving an
amazing barrel of spines on the trunk visible in winter.
Uses: An ideal plant for semi-arid and sub-tropical themes and
looks appealing planted with agaves, aloes and kalanchoes.
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Euphorbia poysean Thai hybrids
These are ‘lucky plants’ planted at the front door of Thai dwellings to bring
positive forces to those within. A resilient, continuously flowering plant.
Full sun to part shade.
Dimensions: A compact bushy shrub 30-60cm in height and width
Flowers: The bright colour on these plants comes from the vividly
coloured bracts surrounding the insignificant yellow flowers. With an
extensive range of colours from white to yellow, green, pink and red and
almost all of the combinations in between, it adds amazing colour to the
garden.
Foliage: Lush green leaves envelope the thorned stems making it appear
as a mass of flowers and leaves with no apparent branch structure.
Uses: In beach-side locations where sandy soil, fast-drainage and
parched conditions make alternatives difficult, these can be used as a
spiny, flowering hedge across front boundaries. Good for non-irrigated
spaces and semi-arid/ sub-tropical themed gardens.
Crinum procerum Red Foliage
A fabulous tufted foliage plant with thick fleshy pointed leaves and
spectacular red foliage. Enormous heads of stunning fragrant white
and pink flowers burst open in spring and summer making it an
irresistible addition to the landscape.
Full sun to part shade.
Dimensions: The rich textured leaves reach up to 1m and clumping
habit give the plant width.
Flowers: Large white with pink ribbed flowers appear in the spring
and summer. Thin long petals give the fragrant bloom a delicate
appeal, which stands out against the strong red colour of the
leaves.
Foliage: Long strands of luxuriant red to crimson leaves arch from
the plant and with a clustering habit it creates a wonderful mass
planting effect.
Uses: A robust, colourful solution for any garden situation where
colour is needed. A resilient addition to the garden, keep moist in a
well drained position and they will tolerate heavy soils.
Heliconia Kawauchi
Tall growing Heliconia with an astonishing rich red upright flower.
The deep red flower clings to the stem and appears between the
foliage of abundant green leaves.
Shade to full sun.
Dimensions: 3m – 5m. They are taller when in shade and seeking
the light.
Flower: Vibrant red bracts with a trace of yellow on the edge. The
upright flower is produced in early spring and the magnificent red
catches the eye, with the flower reaching 45cm and staying on the
plant for 3-4 months. The odd flower is formed during the year on
large mature clumps.
Foliage: Abundance of tall spatulate leaves forming a dense clump
as they mature, and display best when protected form strong winds.
Uses: Often seen as clumps to form screens or create privacy in the
landscape, used frequently in Balinese style gardens or to add the
tropical lush feel. Heliconias do best in frost-free areas and in rich
organic soils kept moist during the warmer months of the year.
Full sun
Shade
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Heliconia rostrata
The vibrant red and yellow hanging flowers make this the most
popular Heliconia in Southern Queensland. The amazing long
lasting flowers that will last from late November until May are a must
for the tropical garden.
Shade to full sun.
Dimensions: Vary depending on the amount of light. From 1.3m in
hard sunny spots to 3m if they are in shade and searching for light.
Flowers: Remarkable red and yellow hanging down more than
600mm. They have been imitated with fake plants but nothing can
surpass the real thing growing in the garden.
Foliage: Long spatulate leaves that cluster up from the ground and
form a mass of soft lush green.
Uses: As limited as your imagination, as a screen, feature plant, used
as filler, under trees and excellent for narrow confined areas that are
protected from strong winds, like light wells.
Heliconia caribaea Flash
A spectacular claw shaped, upright flower. Will tolerate cool
conditions. A beautiful specimen for wind protected gardens. The
red bracts have a yellow edge. The flowers can be used as cut
flowers or simply appreciated on the plant.
Full sun to semi shade.
Dimensions: 3m – 5m tall with a clumping habit
Flowers: The red cheeks of each bract fade to yellow on the cone.
There are 8 – 10 bracts per spike, that are upright in formation.
Many people collect Heliconias for their classic shaped flowers and
for use as cut flowers.
Foliage: The large spatulate leaves have a wax like coating on the
stems and the bottom of the leaves.
Uses: An excellent solution for screening or a feature plant. As
with most Heliconia the uses for these plants are endless and only
limited by areas of strong winds, which may damage the large
paddle, shaped leaves.
Cordyline fruticosa Negra
One of the few true black leaf plants suitable for full sun,
this dramatic plant gives height to a landscape and the
occasional flash of red against its dark foliage.
Full sun to half sun for best colour.
Dimensions: 3 – 5m in good conditions.
Foliage: Sensational black broad leaves up to 1m long
that cluster from the stem giving a dense coverage when
pruned. Tops can be cut off and replanted to assist in
creating a mass planting effect.
Uses: When planted as a screen or barrier, or to conceal
the inner faces of boundary fences, the negra forms a
brilliant backdrop for planting of every colour. Especially
effective behind bright variegated foliage.
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Full sun
Shade
Cordyline Fire Fountain
Vibrant red foliage complimented by symmetrically arranged foliage
enhances the landscape with this tough tropical beauty. With the onset
of the cooler winter temperatures the foliage colour deepens, providing
colour in the traditionally drab months of winter.
Full sun to bright semi shade.
Dimensions: Best kept trimmed to under one metre to maintain a fuller
appearance in the landscape.
Foliage: Strong rich deep red coloured leaves spill to the ground and
give a shock of colour to the garden. Perfect for drawing the eye and
becoming a focal point when used in mass planting situations.
Uses: Perfect foliage plant with lustrous rich red leaves that give an
instant impact with solid blocks of colour in the garden. To keep them
looking full, prune yearly, and during winter months the tops can be
planted directly back into the ground to help create a massed planting
effect. Keep the ground moist but not wet and fertilise in the spring with
a fertiliser high in nitrogen.
Cordyline fruticosa Peter Buck
Famous old variety from Hawaii, with broad burnt orange leaves
that illuminate the garden. The amazing colour of the foliage lifts
the green foliage around it and creates a focal point.
Dappled light or full sun in the mornings.
Dimensions: Best kept to a height of 1.2m or taller if a background
species where other foliage hides the bare trunk.
Foliage: Startling burnt orange which takes on a pinkish tinge
during the cooler months. The foliage is the main feature of the
plant and keeping the ground moist during the hotter months will
ensure the marvellous colour.
Uses: Principally as a feature colour in the garden, as the
surrounding green enhances the startling burnt orange. Nestled
amongst the shrubbery it is an excellent draw card that will lure you
to look closer.
Agave desmettiana Variegata
Covering most planting positions from sun to shade this compact
beauty adds appeal to the landscape. A striking leaf with yellow
margins with an upright habit and urn shaped rosettes, with the
added bonus of thriving on minimal water.
Full sun to shade.
Dimensions: Reaching a height and spread of 1m.
Flower: On a spike that appears after 8-10 years in the ground and
stands 2.5-3m tall with pale yellow flowers.
Foliage: Fine spines with a variegation of yellow on the margin of
green thick leaves that form small offsets around the base of the plant
during the growing season.
Uses: Makes an ideal container plant for patios, decks etc due to the
attractive foliage. Being a water wise plant it is perfect for the current
climate or for the drier style garden, with the added advantage of
being able to tolerate irrigation if necessary.
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Agave gypsophila
A remarkable blue grey coloured small Agave. The delightful coloured
spiny leaves form an arching habit in hot, moist conditions and
becomes very succulent in appearance. The compact habit of this
Agave makes it ideal for containers or as a garden specimen to
compliment its surroundings with the attractive wavy spined foliage.
Full sun to shade.
Dimensions: Reaching a height and spread of 1m.
Flower: A flower spike will appear in 4-6 years reaching a height of
3-4m with a beautiful golden flower.
Foliage: Stunning blue grey foliage in the full sun. If grown in the
shade it will have a greenish tinge. The leaves are wavy and spined
with small offsets being produced around the base of the plant during
the growing season.
Uses: Will tolerate very dry, xerophytic conditions if required but
grows happily in better conditions which will speed up its growth
rate. Use in limited soil depth down to 300mm or unirrigated as a
tall textural groundcover at the front of planting space. Also makes
an excellent deterrent for security sensitive locations and pedestrian
traffic guidance where people would normally “cut the corner”.
Agave gypsophila Ivory Curls
An improved variegated form of Agave gypsophila that originated
in South East Queensland at the nursery of well know plantsman
Stan Walkley.
Full sun to shade.
Dimensions: reaching a height and spread of 1m.
Flower: a flower spike will appear in 4-6 years reaching a height of
3-4m with a beautiful golden flower.
Foliage: stunning blue-grey foliage with an ivory edge when grown
in full sun. If grown in the shade it will have a greenish tinge. The
leaves are wavy and spined.
Uses: will tolerate very dry, xerophytic conditions if required but
grows happily in better conditions.
Full sun
Shade
Agave vilmoriniana
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A sculptured, elegant addition to the drier garden or landscape
with delicate arching leaves. Once fully established it has an aura
of octopus tentacles weaving through the garden or gracefully
cascading from a large container.
Full sun to partial shade.
Dimensions: A small plant to 1m tall with a spread of 1.5m.
Flowers: The inflorescence is capable of reaching 3 to 5m tall with
the advantage of growing vertically without arching. The yellowwhite flowers compliment the sculptured feature and highlight the
unique appearance. This gem will bloom from 7 to 10 years after
planting.
Foliage: Light grey-green, curving leaves develop into long deep
arches emanating from a central point and cascading to the
ground. Thornless.
Uses: An enchanting sculptured specimen that thrives with little
irrigation in drier landscapes. Delightful as a potted specimen plant
(where it is not brushed up against often) preventing damage to the
long slender leaves.
Greenstock NURSERY PTY LTD ACN 010 688 356
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE
INTERPRETATION
1. In these conditions:
A.“Greenstock Nursery” means Greenstock Nursery Pty Ltd ACN 010 688
356 of 70 Wades Rd,Bellmere QLD 4510, which is the seller of the
goods.
B.“Purchaser” means the purchaser of the goods specified in the credit
application or invoice as the case may be.
C.“Goods” means the products and, if any, services provided to the
purchaser from time to time.
D.Nothing in these conditions shall be read or applied so as to exclude,
restrict or modify or have the effect of excluding, restricting, or
modifying any condition, warranty, guarantee, right or remedy implied
by law (Section 74H, of the Trade Practices Act Cth 1974) and which by
law cannot be excluded, restricted or modified.
2.These conditions (which shall only be waived or varied in writing signed
by Greenstock Nursery) shall prevail over all conditions of the purchaser’s
order to the extent of any inconsistency.
TERMS OF SALE
3.The goods sold by Greenstock Nursery are sold or provided on these terms
and conditions.
Greenstock NURSERY QUOTATIONS
4.Unless previously withdrawn, Greenstock Nursery quotations are open for
acceptance within the period stated or, where no period is stated, within
seven (7) days after the receipt of the quotation.
SHORTAGE
5.The purchaser waives any claim for shortage of any goods delivered if a claim
in that regard has not been lodged with Greenstock Nursery within seven (7)
days from the date of receipt of the goods by the purchaser, or its agent.
SPECIFICATIONS
6. (I)All specifications, drawings and particulars of weights or dimensions
submitted by Greenstock Nursery are approximate only and any
deviation shall not be taken to vitiate any contract with Greenstock
Nursery or form grounds for any claim against Greenstock Nursery.
(ii)The descriptions, illustrations and performances contained in
catalogues, price lists and other advertising matter do not form part of
the Contract of Sale of the goods. Where specifications, drawings or
other particulars are supplied by the purchaser, Greenstock Nursery
price is made on estimates of quantities required. Should there be
any adjustments in quantities above or below the quantities estimated
by Greenstock Nursery and set out in the quotation, then any such
increase or decrease shall be adjusted on a unit rate basis according
to unit prices set out.
DELIVERY
7.Greenstock Nursery will not be liable for late delivery or non delivery of
goods sold and under no circumstances will Greenstock Nursery be liable
for any loss, damage or delay occasioned to the purchaser or its customers
arising from late or non delivery or late installation of the goods.
LOSS OR DAMAGE IN TRANSIT
8. (I)Greenstock Nursery is not responsible for any loss or damage to goods
in transit.
(ii)Greenstock Nursery will render the purchaser such assistance as may
be necessary to press claims on carriers providing the purchaser has
notified Greenstock Nursery and the carriers in writing immediately the
loss or damage is discovered on receipt of goods and will lodge a claim
with the carrier within three days of the date of receipt of the goods.
GUARANTEE
9. (i)Except as provided herein, all express and implied warranties,
guaranties and conditions under statute or general law as to
merchantability, description, quality, suitability or fitness of the goods
for any purpose or as to design, assembly, installation, materials or
workmanship or otherwise are expressly excluded.
(ii)Greenstock Nursery will not be liable for physical injury, loss or
damage or for consequential loss or damage of any kind arising
out of the supply, layout, assembly, installation or operation of the
goods arising out of Greenstock Nursery’ negligence or in any way
whatsoever.
(iii)Greenstock Nursery’ liability for breach of a condition or warranty
implied by division 2 of part V of the Trade Practices Act 1974 (other
than section 69) is hereby limited to:
(i) In the case of goods, any one or more of the following:
(a)The replacement of the goods or the supply of equivalent
goods;
(b) The repair of the goods;
(c)The payment of the cost of replacing the goods or of
acquiring equivalent goods;
(d) The payment of the cost of having the goods repaired; or
(ii) In the case of services the supply of the services again; or
(a)The payment of the cost of having the services supplied
again.
10.Greenstock Nursery’ liability under section 74H of the Trade Practices Act
1974 is expressly limited to a liability to pay to the purchaser an amount
equal to:
(i) The cost of replacing the goods;
(ii) The cost of obtaining equivalent goods;
(iii) The cost of having the goods repaired, whichever is the lesser amount.
PRICES
11.Unless otherwise stated, all prices quoted by Greenstock Nursery will
include a component for the Goods and Services Tax.
PAYMENT
12.(I)The purchase price in relation to goods will be payable on or before
the 30th day of the month, next following the delivery of the goods
unless other terms of payment are expressly stated here in writing.
(ii)Interest on overdue accounts shall be chargeable at the rate of 12%
per annum (and compounded three monthly) from the date of each
invoice to payment. Any failure on the part of Greenstock Nursery to
insist or require payment of interest on any outstanding account will
not constitute a waiver of its rights to subsequently require payment of
interest on that, or any other account.
RETENTION OF TITLE CLAUSE
13.(a)Greenstock Nursery reserves the following rights in relation to the
goods until all accounts owed by the purchaser to Greenstock Nursery
are fully paid:
(i) Legal ownership of the goods;
(ii)To enter the purchaser’s premises (or the premises of any
customer, associated company or agent where the goods are
located) without liability for trespass or any resulting damage
and re-take possession of the goods; and
(iii) To keep or re-sell any goods repossessed pursuant to (ii) above.
(b)If the goods are re-sold, or goods manufactured using the goods
are sold by the purchaser, the purchaser will hold such part of the
proceeds of any such sale as represents the invoice price of the
goods sold or used in the manufacture of the goods sold in a separate
identifiable account as the beneficial property of Greenstock Nursery
and will pay such amount to Greenstock Nursery upon request.
(c)Notwithstanding the provisions above, Greenstock Nursery will be
entitled to maintain an action against the purchaser for the full
purchase price and the risk of the goods will pass to the purchaser
upon delivery.
PURCHASER’S PROPERTY
14.Any property of the purchaser under Greenstock Nursery’ custody or control
will be entirely at the purchaser’s risk as regards loss or damage caused to
the property or by it.
RETURNED GOODS
15.Greenstock Nursery will not be under any obligation to accept goods
returned by the purchaser and will do so only on terms to be agreed in
writing in each individual case.
GOODS SOLD
16.All goods to be supplied by Greenstock Nursery will be as described on the
purchase order agreed by Greenstock Nursery and the purchaser and the
description on the purchase will prevail over all other descriptions.
CANCELLATION
17.No order may be cancelled except with the consent in writing and on terms
which will indemnify Greenstock Nursery against all losses.
PLACE OF CONTRACT
18.The contract for sale of goods is made in the State of Queensland and the
parties agree to submit all disputes arising between them to the Brisbane
Registry of any such Court as is competent to hear the matter.
SEVERABILITY
19.If any provision of this document is unenforceable in accordance with its
terms, any provisions which are self sustaining are, and continue to be,
enforceable in accordance with their terms.
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Greenstock Nurseries Pty Ltd ABN 49 010 688 356
Head Office: 32 Wesley Road, Griffin QLD 4503 Phone: (07) 3204 4522 Fax: (07) 3204 5617
www.greenstocknurseries.com.au