| Yeah, ta funnelweb - not an easy locale for whatever goes in there. Actually, it's a neighbour's place, not mine, but thought that was all a bit complicated to explain here (which I just have...the plans of mice etc). Anyway, think I've sorted out the options, which I'll post for the benefit of any interested readers: Alternate any two of the following: Westringia Fructicosa 'Smokie'
Callistemon Little John
Allyn Magic dwarf lilly pilly
Dianella revoluta
Dietes (last resort - not a favourite of mine, but tough) Alternatively:
Succulents - again, not my favourite plant type, so I wouldn't go this route...but the neighbours might feel otherwise. OR:
Fill the strip with a permanent mulch (rainbow stone, or whatever), and line it with plants in nice pots. That way, they could have winter colour with cheap but attractive pot plants like impatiens. When the sun starts to encroach, the winter plants could be transferred to a shady spot around the back and pots of summer plants brought in that can take the full blast of the sun. Think that's about as well as I can do in the absence of any better suggestions here. Cheers | 
