Top 5 Low-Maintenance Native Hedging Plants for Perth Gardens

Creating a beautiful, low-maintenance garden in Perth's hot, dry climate can be challenging, but the right native plants can make all the difference.

If you're looking for hedging plants that require minimal care, thrive in sandy soils, and provide year-round visual appeal, this guide is for you. Here are the top five native hedging plants perfect for Perth and the City of Canning.

1. Lilly Pilly (Syzygium smithii)

Colour & Seasonal Interest: Glossy green foliage with a dense growth habit, making it an excellent privacy screen. In summer, it produces white to pale pink fluffy flowers followed by vibrant pink berries.

Maintenance Needs: Very low maintenance; occasional pruning enhances its shape. Tolerates drought once established and is resistant to most pests.

Best Use: Ideal for hedging, screening, and adding seasonal interest.

 A vibrant Australian native hedge featuring lush green foliage, ideal for low-maintenance gardens in Perth.

2. Coastal Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa)

Colour & Seasonal Interest: Soft grey-green foliage with small, white to pale purple flowers that bloom throughout the year, peaking in spring and summer.

Maintenance Needs: Extremely hardy, requires little water once established, and tolerates pruning well.

Best Use: Great for formal hedges, informal screens, or windbreaks in exposed coastal areas.

 A dense hedge of Coastal Rosemary with soft grey-green foliage and delicate pale purple flowers, thriving in a low-maintenance Perth Garden.

3. ‘Scarlet Sprite’ (Grevillea rosmarinifolia)

Colour & Seasonal Interest: Deep green needle-like foliage with bright red flowers that bloom in winter and spring, attracting birds and pollinators.

Maintenance Needs: Drought-tolerant and requires minimal pruning. Benefits from occasional fertilizing with a low-phosphorus native plant food.

Best Use: A vibrant, bird-attracting hedge or screen.

A vibrant Grevillea ‘Scarlet Sprite’ with deep green needle-like foliage and striking red flowers, attracting native birds in a Perth Garden.

4. ‘Kings Park Special’ (Callistemon citrinus)

Colour & Seasonal Interest: Deep green leaves with bright red bottlebrush flowers appearing in late spring and summer, adding a dramatic pop of color.

Maintenance Needs: Very low maintenance; occasional pruning encourages denser growth. Drought-tolerant once established.

Best Use: Perfect for formal or informal hedges and windbreaks.

 A striking Callistemon ‘Kings Park Special’ in full bloom, showcasing vibrant red bottlebrush flowers against lush green foliage in a Perth Garden.

5. Hakea ‘Burrendong Beauty’ (Hakea myrtoides x petiolaris)

Color & Seasonal Interest: Dense green foliage with spectacular pink to red spider flowers in winter and spring, adding stunning contrast.

Maintenance Needs: Requires little water once established and thrives in sandy, well-drained soil.

Best Use: Excellent for screening and attracting wildlife.

 A striking Hakea ‘Burrendong Beauty’ shrub with dense green foliage and vibrant pink-red spider flowers, adding a splash of colour to a low-maintenance Perth Garden.

Why Choose Native Plants for Hedging in Perth?

• Drought Tolerance: These plants are adapted to Perth’s hot, dry summers and require minimal watering.

• Low Maintenance: They need little pruning or fertilization.

• Wildlife-Friendly: Many of these plants attract native birds, bees, and beneficial insects.

By incorporating these hardy, native species into your garden, you can enjoy year-round greenery, seasonal color, and a hassle-free hedging solution tailored to Perth’s unique climate.

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