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Less water, more color

The original gallery of colorful plants and waterwise landscape ideas.

A different kind of garden

Color, texture and seasonal flowers can all be part of a waterwise landscape. These photographs were featured in the original Riverside Drought collection.

Yellow flowers in a waterwise gardenVivid red cactus flowerLow-growing succulent foliageBlue flowers in the original plant galleryCactus with yellow flowersRosette-shaped succulentYellow and red garden flowersCactus with pink flowersSucculent planting in a containerPink garden flowersClustered succulent rosettesPink flowers and green foliage

Original plant photographs. Select an image to view it in full.

Plan before you plant

Consider sun, soil, mature plant size and irrigation needs. Group plants with similar water requirements and protect the trees you want to retain. Check current rebate requirements before removing turf.

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