August Specials Plants for Sale

At Online Plants, we have a curated collection of quality plants designed to get you out in the garden and growing! This limited‑time range brings together an exciting mix of hedging plants, ornamental shrubs, trees, grasses, and garden essentials at unbeatable prices. Whether you’re looking for structure, screening, garden colour, or simply value‑packed greenery, our August Specials have something for every garden, large or small. With varieties that suit sunny courtyards, shady borders, coastal plots, and suburban backyards, now’s the perfect time to add instant impact to your outdoor spaces at prices that won’t break the budget.

Screen & Structure: Plants That Define Your Space

Good gardens are built on strong structure. In this collection, a number of plants are perfect for adding visual definition, privacy screens, and year‑round greenery.

Ligustrum Undulatum (Box Leaf Privet)

This compact evergreen shrub is ideal for hedges and screens thanks to its glossy foliage and dense growth. Its tidy, upright habit responds well to pruning, making it perfect for formal hedges or neat garden edges. Ligustrum adds a polished, structured feel to front yards and outdoor spaces while still being easy to maintain.

Pittosporum ‘Screen Between’

A superb choice for informal hedging or privacy planting, Pittosporum ‘Screen Between’ grows into a lush, dense shrub that softens fences and boundaries. Its evergreen foliage offers year‑round coverage, making it one of the go‑to choices for gardeners looking to create secluded garden rooms without compromising on texture or colour.

Viburnum odortissimum (Sweet Viburnum)

Sweet Viburnum is a versatile shrub with a robust habit and glossy green leaves. It’s excellent for screening tall fences or crafting large garden hedges. In addition to its structural role, Viburnum’s dense foliage also provides habitat and shelter for birds and beneficial insects in the landscape.

Cupressocyparis Leylandii ‘Castlewellan Gold’

For gardeners seeking fast privacy and year‑round visual impact, this golden Cypress makes an excellent windbreak or tall screen. Its bright foliage brings warmth and contrast to borders and avenues, creating a striking vertical element in any garden setting.

Trees & Larger Accents: Statement Plants for All Gardens

Adding a tree to your garden provides height, shade, and longevity — transforming outdoor spaces through seasonal change.

Magnolia ‘Little Gem’

A favourite ornamental tree for many Australian gardens, Magnolia ‘Little Gem’ produces abundant creamy white flowers in spring and summer. It’s compact compared to other magnolias, making it suitable for smaller gardens or courtyard plantings while still delivering dramatic seasonal colour and fragrance.

Olea ‘Kalamata’ Olive

This ornamental olive brings Mediterranean charm and evergreen structure to your landscape. Its silvery green foliage contrasts beautifully with flowering plants, while its classic form enhances both modern and traditional garden designs. Well suited to hot summers and dry spells, it’s a practical yet stylish tree choice.

Olea europaea ‘Manzanillo’ Olive

Manzanillo olives are ideal for edible gardens and ornamental landscapes alike. Known for producing fruit used in table olives and oil production, this variety combines beauty with function. Its drought tolerance and attractive grey‑green foliage make it a great addition to Australian gardens with a Mediterranean theme.

Seasonal & Ornamental Shrubs: Colour, Texture & Garden Appeal

Small to medium shrubs offer year‑round interest, seasonal blooms, and a diverse palette of foliage textures that bring your garden to life.

Photinia ‘Robusta’

With glossy evergreen foliage that often flushes with red new growth, Photinia ‘Robusta’ combines bold colour and structure. It’s excellent for hedging, borders, or as a feature shrub that adds contrast amidst green foliage.

Coleonema compactum (Dwarf Pink Diosma)

This delightful dwarf shrub offers aromatic foliage and delicate pink flowers that add soft colour to garden beds or rockeries. Its compact habit makes it a great choice for smaller spaces or mixed borders where colour and scent are desired.

Practical Plants for Lawn Borders & Garden Fillers

Sometimes what a garden needs most is thoughtful planting that fills gaps, adds lush texture, and enhances structure without overwhelming space.

Buxus sempervirens (English Box)

A classic choice for low hedging and edging, English Box has fine evergreen foliage that is easy to shape and prune. It’s ideal for formal gardens, border planting, or as a tidy edge to lawn beds, paths, or courtyards.

Lomandra ‘Echidna’ Grass

Lomandra Echidna is a hardy, tufting grass that brings texture and movement to garden beds, borders, and mass plantings. Highly tolerant of sun, heat, and dry conditions once established, this grass adds a naturalistic feel and is perfect for sustainable landscapes.

Why Shop the August Specials at Online Plants?

The August Specials collection is your opportunity to build a beautiful, resilient garden without overspending. Every plant in this range is backed by Online Plants’ commitment to quality and value, so you can trust you’re getting healthy stock that’s ready to thrive in your outdoor space. We are proud to be Australia’s first and largest online nursery, offering growing expertise and a huge plant catalogue with over 3,000 species available for delivery across Victoria, NSW, ACT, Queensland, and South Australia.

Each plant in this special range has been selected for its suitability to Australian climates and garden styles — from coastal to suburban backyards, formal to informal landscapes, and low maintenance to high‑impact planting schemes. Whether you’re establishing privacy with a tall hedge, adding seasonal colour with flowering trees and shrubs, or filling borders with reliable garden staples, the August Specials make it easier and more affordable.

Tips for Choosing the Right Plants

When selecting plants from this special range, consider how each one fits into your garden design and conditions:

• Sun & Shade: Most shrubs and trees in this collection thrive in full sun but perform well in part shade too.
• Soil & Water: Ensure good drainage at planting time, and water regularly during establishment before transitioning to lower maintenance.
• Purpose: Choose taller trees or dense shrubs for screening and structure; smaller shrubs and grasses work well for borders, mass plantings, and texture.
• Pairing complementary plants: — for example, mixing a privet screen with colourful shrubs and structural grasses — instantly lifts a garden’s overall appeal.

Don't miss out on these limited-time offers! Check out the August Specials at Online Plants today, and grab top-quality plants at unbeatable prices, perfect for creating the garden you've always wanted. With expert guidance, an extensive selection of plants and reliable delivery to Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Canberra, Brisbane, and surrounding areas, transforming your outdoor space has never been easier. Get in touch with our team for personalised advice or assistance in selecting the best plants for your garden — let's make your garden thrive together!

Frequently Asked Question - FAQs

Are the plants in August Specials good quality?

Yes. All plants in the August Specials range are grown by experienced Australian nurseries and supplied to the same quality standards as regular-priced plants. Discounts are seasonal promotions, not reduced-quality stock.

Are these plants suitable for Australian climates?

Absolutely. Each plant in the August Specials collection is suited to Australian growing conditions, including temperate, coastal, and warmer regions. Many varieties are drought tolerant, hardy, and ideal for low-maintenance gardens.

Can I use August Specials plants for hedging and privacy?

Yes. The collection often includes fast-growing hedging and screening plants that are ideal for creating privacy, reducing noise, and defining garden boundaries. These plants are commonly used in residential and landscape projects across Australia.

Are August Specials available for a limited time only?

Yes. August Specials are seasonal offers available only while stocks last. Once August ends or items sell out, the discounted prices may no longer be available.

Are these plants suitable for new gardens or renovations?

Yes. August is an excellent time to plant in many parts of Australia. These specials are ideal for new garden builds, property upgrades, and landscape renovations, allowing you to establish strong root systems before warmer months.