Althytrion's avatar
Yes, there are tinged with a purplish blue, Vivienne. ;) Some other varieties are also available.

I don't think that you'll will have any problems with them in Melbourne. I grow several of them outside where they tolerate frost periods and others in my greenhouse as well, where they have to stand temperatures up to 45 °C in summer in a soil that is completely dried out. No problem at all! :)

And you can purchase them from Australian nurseries, e.g. from here! :D