{"title":"Other Native Shrubs","description":"\u003cp\u003eAustralia is home to an incredible diversity of native shrubs, with many beautiful and unique varieties available in smaller numbers or only occasionally throughout the year. Our Other Native Shrubs collection brings together a selection of these less common natives, offering gardeners the opportunity to discover something a little different for their landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom colourful flowering shrubs and compact garden performers to unusual foliage plants and wildlife-friendly varieties, this collection showcases a wide range of Australian natives that may not fit into our larger dedicated collections. Availability can vary throughout the seasons, with new and interesting varieties regularly added as they become available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese plants share the qualities that make Australian natives so popular, including adaptability, toughness and their ability to attract birds, bees and other beneficial wildlife. Whether you're looking for a feature plant, a low-maintenance addition to your garden, or simply something uncommon, you'll often find hidden gems within this collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Explore Our Other Native Shrubs Collection?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover unique and uncommon Australian native plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse varieties available in limited quantities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind seasonal favourites and hidden garden gems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for a wide range of garden styles and conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany varieties attract birds, bees and beneficial wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent choices for native and water-wise gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegularly updated with new and interesting plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for gardeners looking for something different\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our Other Native Shrubs collection and discover a diverse range of Australian native plants that may not be mainstream, but deserve a place in gardens for their beauty, character and landscape performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n``","products":[{"product_id":"agonis-flexuosa","title":"Agonis Flexuosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eA low maintenance Australian Native, Agonis flexuosa is also known as Willow Peppermint or Willow Myrtle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis attractive small tree has a naturally pendulous habit making it perfect for screening or defining an area. 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