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aka Little River Wattle

Little River Wattle. An outstanding and attractive foliage plant from Australia. The rippled lime green leaves quickly form a compact weeping mound that looks equally fabulous in the garden or a container. Grow in sun or part shade, in well drained soil. Tolerates light frost. Evergreen.

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aka River Wattle

A wonderful mounding foliage shrub from our Australian neighbours. 'Limelight' has a big, bushy, 'fro hair do made up of fine cascading green foliage. Well behaved in a container or the garden. Great landscaping plant. Happy in sun or part shade in light well drained soil. Evergreen PVR.

Acacia 'Limelight' should only be given a very light dressing of slow release fertilizer in the autumn as it is not a greedy plant and shouldn't be over fertilized.

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aka Bog Rosemary

This is a lovely little shrub that smothers itself in tight clear pink buds that gradually open to pink flowers that have a hint of white. The flowers last for a very long time. Grow in morning sun or a dappled shade position in rich, moist, acid soil for best results. Hardy and evergreen.

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aka Californian Lilac

When this evergreen shrub is in full flower in spring it is hard to see the foliage amongst the brilliant blue flower heads. Stunning. The foliage is dark green and has a neat and tidy habit. Likes the sun and protection from harsh wind and frost. Trim after flowering if required.

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aka Rock Rose

Rock Rose. A lovely little shrub for a sunny border or bank. The grey-green foliage is aromatic and has open faced blooms of pure white, with a crimson blotch and yellow centre making a very showy display in late spring. Prefers well drained soil, can tolerate drought once established. Evergreen.

Cistus should be trimmed lightly after flowering. They prefer a light soil and don't need a lot of feeding.

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aka Bush Morning Glory

Morning Glory Bush. One of the best silver foliage shrubs available. Looks fabulous planted in a group. Pure white open trumpet flowers produced en masse from summer through to autumn. As with most grey foliage plants happiest in sunny position with good drainage. Evergreen.

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aka Barberry Cotoneaster

An easy to grow ground cover shrub with small, dark green, glossy leaves that quickly forms a carpet of foliage. Tiny white flowers in spring are followed by bright red fruits that birds love. Hardy and tolerant. Semi-evergreen.

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aka Erica or Heath

A very showy little shrub with bright cerise bell shaped blooms that brighten up the garden from winter through to spring. A vigorous grower with needles of dark green foliage. Loves the sun and well drained acid soil. Avoid Lime. Trim after flowering. Evergreen.

Named after Kurt Kramer of Germany not Seinfield's friend!

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aka Wax Flower or Eriostemon

Produces masses of deep pink buds which open to pale pink flowers through the summer. An excellent cut flower widely used by florists. A hardy small shrub from Australia. Evergreen. (AKA Eriostemon)

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aka Japanese Aralia

A handsome shrub with large, lustrous, leaves that are lobed and can be up to 30cm across. Panicles of cream flowers in autumn followed by black berries. Quite hardy but happiest in semi-shade - especially in the NZ summer. Stunning container plant. Likes humus rich soil. Evergreen.

If you decide to grow your Fatsia in a container add a little compost or organic matter to the potting mix.

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This bright little shrub will add 'sunshine yellow' to your garden in late winter when not much else is in bloom. A fast grower with bright green evergreen foliage that clips well. The pea shaped yellow flowers appear from late winter to early spring. Happy in a well drained sunny spot.

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aka Chinese Sacred Bamboo

This highly decorative form of the Chinese welcome bush is valued for the wonderful autumn foliage colour which intensifies to a brilliant red in winter. Though 'Gulfstream' is easy care and hardy the plant will appreciate some slow release fertilizer at the end of summer. Evergreen.

'Gulfstream' can be used as a low hedging plant with great success. It has a nice compact and well behaved habit. Equally at home in a container.

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aka Nandina

This Nandina is for those of you who don't want red in your gardens! Magical Lemon n Lime has bright lime green foliage that fades to a deep green -it will not turn red even in winter! The two tone greens look amazing. Stunning as a hedge, boarder or in containers, superb for cut foliage. Evergreen

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aka Nandina

This selection of Nandina offers a compact and dense growth habit that grows slowly producing bright red new growth that greens on maturity. Very low maintenance plant. Drought tolerant once established. Full Sun. Evergreen.

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aka Osmanthus

A top performing little evergreen shrub with dainty glossy green foliage and a profusion of highly fragrant little white flowers that appear in winter. Easy to grow in morning sun or dappled light, prefers acid soil is possible. Responds well to clipping which should be done after flowering. PVR.

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A hardy shrub known for it powerful fragrance in Spring. The showy white flowers have a purple centre and are pineapple scented. Green leaves. Likes to be planted in a sheltered position in the garden but is very tolerant to the cold and poor soils. Best to prune out old wood in Winter. Deciduous.

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aka Shady Lady

A hardy shrub with large deep purple-bronze leaves. In Summer clusters of tiny white flowers open from pink buds.In Autumn the leaves develop rich red foliage. As the shrub matures it develops peeling bark. Avoid dry sites and will grow best in full sun. Deciduous.

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aka Sweet Pea Shrub

A compact dwarf evergreen shrub with a rounded habit. Pretty Mauve/Purple sweet pea-like flowers appear nearly all year round. Plant in full sun or part shade. Cold hardy and withstands dry and sunny conditions. Great for containers, borders or coastal plantings.

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aka Firethorn

This is one for the birds as they just love the bright red berries that follow the masses of white flowers at the end of summer. Compact in habit with glossy green leaves and few thorns. Grows just about anywhere and in any soil but prefers a sunny spot that isn't too wet. Evergreen.

Pyracantha are suitable for training as espaliers and look particularly good against a sunny wall where you can observe the birds par-taking of a 'berry' nice breakfast.

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aka Firethorn

This is one for the birds as they just love the orange berries that follow the masses of white flowers in summer. Compact in habit with glossy green leaves and few thorns. Grows just about anywhere and in any soil but prefers a sunny spot that isn't too wet. Evergreen.

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aka Indian Hawthorn

This is an excellent little shrub that will reward you for very little effort. The leathery bronze-green foliage always looks good and the deep pink flowers appear in generous clusters from late winter to spring. Nice compact low habit, easy to grow in a sunny spot. Evergreen.

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aka Indian Hawthorn

Commonly known as Indian Hawthorn, Rhaphiolepis fergusonii is a compact evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and small white fragrant flowers from late winter to spring. Easy to grow in a sunny spot in the garden.

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A lovely new Teucrium with beautiful silver foliage with an upright form. Masses of purple flowers through the Spring and Summer. A great plant for hedges and as an alternative to box hedging. A hardy medium sized shrub for any sunny position in the garden. Trim to shape after flowering. TM

Silver Box is a Trademarked name.

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Attractive low growing shrub from Australia with profuse small pink flowers and fine foliage most of the year. Excellent cut flower. Grows well in full sun or partial shade. Tolerant of moderate frosts and dry situations. Will take summer watering in California. Fast growing. Great container plant.