Corymbia ficifolia ‘Precious Pearl’

Plant of the Year and Tree of the Year

A medium-sized flowering gum (7 m × 4 m) forming a neat, balanced canopy and producing masses of soft pink-to-white summer blooms. Hardy, low-maintenance and perfectly suited to parks, streetscapes and modern gardens, it combines elegance with strong performance. Tissue-culture production ensures consistent growth, canopy shape and flower display.

Nandina domestica ‘LemLim’ — Magical Lemon Lime®

Shrub of the Year

A hardy evergreen shrub presenting a clean, dense habit year-round without pruning. The vibrant lime-green foliage offers a fresh, bright display in any season. Growing 70–90 cm tall and wide, it is compact, frost and heat tolerant, and ideal for containers, borders, small gardens and accent plantings.

Chrysocephalum apiculatum ‘CAP07’ PBR Intended Trade Name — Aussie Reflection™

Australian Native Plant of the Year

Aussie Reflection™ Chrysocephalum apiculatum ‘CAP07’ PBR Intended is a hardy Australian native wildflower groundcover with dense, grey-blue foliage and vibrant golden button flowers for much of the year. Spreading via stolons and rhizomes, it forms a resilient mat that bounces back after drought, frost, and flooding. It offers long-lasting colour, supports pollinators, sensory appeal, and thrives in full sun to part shade. Ideal for native gardens, retaining walls, coastal sites, pots, and mass/mixed plantings, Aussie Reflection™ Chrysocephalum combines ornamental beauty with exceptional toughness.

Chamelaucium floriferum ‘Pinnacle Pink’

Highly Commended Australian Native Plant

Waxflower ‘Pinnacle Pink’ is a striking Australian native shrub that grows to approximately two metres tall and 1.5 metres wide at maturity. In winter, it produces masses of vibrant white buds that open into tall, conical pink flower spikes by mid-spring. These waxy blooms last for 12 to 14 weeks and are beautifully framed by fine, fresh green foliage, creating a bold and long-lasting seasonal display. The sculptural, cone-shaped spikes add vertical drama and architectural interest to garden beds, containers, and landscape designs.

Cyclamen persicum ‘Illusia’

Highly Commended Herbaceous Plant

A compact, elegant variety celebrated for its luminous bi-coloured blooms and beautifully marbled foliage. Reaching approximately 20–25 cm in height and 25–30 cm in width at maturity, it forms a neat, rounded habit ideal for pots, indoor displays, and shaded garden settings. ‘Illusia’ produces an abundance of long-lasting flowers over an extended season, combining refined form with exceptional resilience. Its balanced growth, striking colour contrast, and reliable performance make it a standout choice for both home gardeners and professional growers seeking beauty, consistency, and easy care.