Dianthus 'Candy Floss Mauve' is a spectacular, highly fragrant perennial producing masses of beautifully ruffled, rich mauve-pink flowers above attractive blue-green foliage, bringing exceptional colour and perfume to gardens and containers.

Part of the renowned Scent First collection, Dianthus 'Candy Floss Mauve' is a stunning new variety developed in Melbourne, Australia. Featuring significantly deeper coloured flowers than the original 'Candy Floss', this outstanding Dianthus combines exquisite fragrance with enormous flower power and superb garden performance. The compact, evergreen foliage forms a neat mound, topped with an abundance of richly coloured, delicately fringed blooms throughout spring, with repeat flowering possible under suitable growing conditions.

Hardy, easy to grow and drought tolerant once established, 'Candy Floss Mauve' is ideal for decorative pots, garden borders, rockeries and mass planting. Its beautifully perfumed flowers are particularly appealing near entrances, patios and outdoor entertaining areas, while the long-lasting blooms also make excellent cut flowers for floral arrangements.

Botanical Name: Dianthus hybrid 'Candy Floss Mauve' Common Name: Candy Floss Mauve Dianthus Pot Size: 200mm Flower Colour: Rich Mauve-Pink Foliage Colour: Blue-Green Fragrance: Exquisite Sweet Perfume Position: Full Sun to Part Shade Height: Approx. 30–40cm Width: Approx. 40cm Flowering Season: Spring with Repeat Flowering Growth Habit: Compact Evergreen Clump Forming Perennial Water Requirements: Low Once Established Evergreen: Yes Plant Breeder's Rights: PBR Protected

Features

Masses of beautifully ruffled mauve-pink flowers Exquisite sweet fragrance Darker flower colour than the original Candy Floss Attractive blue-green evergreen foliage Heavy flowering throughout spring Repeat flowering under suitable conditions Compact and free-flowering growth habit Hardy and low maintenance Drought tolerant once established Excellent long-lasting cut flowers Australian-bred variety from Melbourne Part of the renowned Scent First collection

Ideal Uses

Decorative pots and containers Garden borders and low edging Cottage gardens Small gardens and courtyards Patios and outdoor entertaining areas Fragrant planting near entrances and pathways Mass planting as a flowering groundcover Rockeries Filling gaps in perennial borders Cut flower gardens

Plant Care

Plant in a full sun to part shade position in well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce watering as plants become established. Once mature, 'Candy Floss Mauve' is relatively drought tolerant and generally requires only occasional deep watering during extended periods of hot, dry weather. Apply a quality slow-release fertiliser in early spring to encourage healthy growth and abundant flowering. Pruning is generally unnecessary, although removing spent flower stems will encourage repeat blooming and help maintain a neat, compact appearance.

Dianthus 'Candy Floss Mauve' is an exceptional Australian-bred perennial combining richly coloured, beautifully perfumed flowers, attractive evergreen foliage and outstanding garden performance. Perfect for adding long-lasting spring colour and delightful fragrance to Australian gardens, patios and containers.

Low growing aromatic groundcover with golden green foliage and a spreading growth habit.

Produces masses of pollinator friendly flowers over a long flowering period while forming a dense weed suppressing mat. Ideal for pathways, between pavers, rockeries, retaining walls and low maintenance gardens.

Excellent for spilling over walls, softening edges and adding colour and texture to containers and hanging baskets. A great choice for gravel gardens and water wise landscapes.

Botanical Name: Thymus pulegioides Archer's Gold
Common Name: Archer's Gold Thyme
Pot Size: 140mm
Position: Full sun to part shade
Height: Approx. 20cm
Width: Spreading to 1.5m
Evergreen: Yes

Plant in well drained soil in a sunny position. Once established, highly drought tolerant and requires only occasional deep watering during extended dry periods. Fertilise after flowering to maintain healthy growth. No regular pruning required.

Ideal for hanging baskets, pots, and garden beds, this low-maintenance plant thrives in sunny positions and handles dry conditions well once established. Its vibrant blue tones pair beautifully with a wide range of other plants, making it a versatile addition to any garden.

A hardy, long-flowering choice for effortless colour.

Key Features

• Distinctive fan-shaped blue flowers
• Long flowering season from spring through summer
• Spreading and trailing growth habit
• Ideal for pots, hanging baskets, and borders
• Drought-tolerant once established

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Scaevola aemula ‘Bondi Blue’
• Common Name:Â Fan Flower
• Pot Size:Â 140mm
• Position:Â Full sun
• Height:Â 20–30cm
• Width:Â 60–80cm

Growing Tips

Plant in a full sun position with well-drained soil or a quality potting mix. Scaevola performs best in free-draining conditions and benefits from light pruning to maintain shape and encourage new growth.

Water regularly during establishment, then reduce frequency as the plant becomes more drought tolerant.

• Australian native.
• Long flowering and pollinator friendly
• Mass plant as ground cover.
• Native or wild flower style gardens.

• Rockeries, containers or hanging baskets.
• Mass bedding displays or cascading over. rocks, embakments or retaining walls.
• Well suited to coastal zones.
• Small or narrow spaces.

Cultural care

Water requirements are medium. Once established requires only occasional long soaks during extended periods of heat. Low maintenance and easy to grow. Apply a slow release fertiliser for natives in spring to encourage profuse flowering. No pruning generally required. Mulch well to help retain moisture during dry periods.

Height 20cm

Spread 60cm

Full sun/part shade

Carpobrotus rossii, commonly known as Native Pigface, is a hardy Australian coastal groundcover prized for its vibrant pink daisy-like flowers and succulent, spreading foliage. Fast growing and extremely drought tolerant, it forms a dense, low mat ideal for coastal gardens, slopes and sunny groundcover areas.

This species is indigenous to coastal areas of the Wyndham region, making it an excellent choice for local native planting and coastal restoration-style gardens. It is naturally adapted to sand, salt spray and exposed seaside conditions, thriving where many plants struggle.

Through spring and summer, Native Pigface produces masses of bright blooms followed by edible succulent fruits. The ripe fruit has a mild, salty-sweet flavour and has traditionally been used to make jams and preserves, adding an edible native element to the garden.

Perfect for banks, rockeries, coastal landscapes and large containers, Carpobrotus rossii spreads quickly to stabilise soil and suppress weeds. Supplied in a 140mm pot, it establishes rapidly and provides long-lasting groundcover.

Plant Details

• Botanical name:Â Carpobrotus rossii
• Common name:Â Native Pigface
• Pot size:Â 140mm
• Plant type:Â Native succulent groundcover
• Flower colour:Â Bright pink
• Flowering period:Â Spring to summer
• Foliage:Â Fleshy green succulent leaves
• Growth habit:Â Low, spreading
• Approx. size:Â 10–15cm high x 1–2m wide
• Sun position:Â Full sun
• Water needs:Â Very low once established
• Special features:Â Edible fruit suitable for jams
• Origin:Â Indigenous to Wyndham coastal region

Uses:Â Coastal gardens, slopes, groundcover, rockeries

Prostrate Rosemary ‘Huntington Carpet’
A beautiful, trailing form of rosemary that thrives in full sun. Perfect for cascading over walls, banks, or garden edges, and ideal for planting under shrubs in hot, sunny borders where it also helps suppress weeds.

This hardy Mediterranean herb features aromatic, evergreen foliage and vibrant blue flowers. In comparison to other Rosmarinus varieties, ‘Huntington Carpet’ is less woody, with greener leaves and a stronger center growth that holds its foliage better than most prostrate types.

Its mild, fragrant flavour makes it a versatile choice for seasoning meats, infusing oils and vinegars, or adding fresh to everyday dishes. Grows well in pots or garden beds—simply plant in well-drained soil and enjoy a lush, low-maintenance harvest all year round.