PLANT WHAT WHERE | Aussie Mediterranean

When seeking hardy, drought-tolerant plants that are suited to long, hot, dry summers and short, cool, wet winters some will naturally look to Aussie natives. They offer a resilient solution for the garden, and many have the added benefit of attracting birdlife and beneficial insects. Nonetheless, it doesn’t have to be all native.

Australia’s South Eastern temperate climate lends itself perfectly to Mediterranean style plantings. When thinking of a Mediterranean style garden, it’s not just those surrounding the southern European sea.  It’s the climactic conditions we are considering, and these are similar in South West Africa, the Southern states of America and of course South Eastern Australia and New Zealand. This geographic diversity offers a variety of options. In addition to edibles, there’s a range of flowering shrubs and trees, both evergreen and deciduous to choose from.