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aka Sweet Cherry

Sweet Cherry. This is a dark red kidney shaped cherry of medium size. It has excellent flavour, stores well and is considered a good cropper. Fruit should be ready to eat pre-Christmas with the right conditions. Deciduous.

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aka Cherry

Sweet Cherry. Researchers crossed the Bing and Van cherry varieties and much to their surprise, the combination of these two red cherries produced a golden yellow cherry with a red blush and incredibly sweet flavour. Large white fleshed mid season cherry. Excellent eating. Deciduous

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aka Sweet Cherry

Sweet Cherry. A very popular commercial variety that can be grown in the home orchard. Large, dark, black-red, heart-shaped cherries that ripen in December and taste absolutely delicious. Prolific and regular crops. Plant in a sunny spot. Deciduous.

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aka Sweet Cherry

Sweet Cherry. Very large heart shaped fruit with dark red skin and light red juicy flesh. Popular commercial variety so you know it will produce well. Early ripening. Deciduous. Happiest in a sunny well drained position. Deciduous.

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A great little shrub with glossy dark red foliage that looks good all year round. Use for contrast planting in the shrubbery or as a hedge with a difference. Loves to be clipped. Will grow in sun or light shade, tolerates coastal conditions and light frost. Evergreen. PVR

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Native. This quick growing coprosma creates a mat of rich green foliage. It is easily grown in a sunny position and make an excellent ground cover for banks. Evergreen.

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aka Karamu

Commonly known as Karamu this evergreen native shrub has small dark green leaves with pale under-sides. Insignificant pale green flowers are followed by small orange berries that birds love. Easy to grow in sun or part shade with protection from harsh frost. Trim regularly to keep tidy.

Early Maori used Karamu as a food source and of course native birds love the berries. Believe it or not Coprosma are in the same family as the coffee plant but we wouldn't recommend substituting Karamu for your favourite brew!

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aka Cabbage Tree

Native. The ubiquitous green Cabbage Tree has earned its place as a NZ icon both in the natural and cultivated landscape. Rich green sword-like foliage that forms a broad head on top of a strong trunk. Panicles of fragrant cream flowers in summer. Grow in sun or part shade. Evergreen.

Cordylines look best planted in groups of 3 or more. They will also do well as a container plant.

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aka Cabbage Tree

A striking clump forming Cordyline with fine magenta streaks through a burgundy coloured weeping foliage. Good vigour and wide architectural foliage. The perfect evergreen for any garden, statement planters for the deck or patio.

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aka Kousa or Asian Dogwood

This tree is extremely eye catching when in bloom. The very large, pointed, creamy white floral bracts hang gracefully on layered branches reminiscent of a moonbeam dancing through the clouds! Very showy and attractive. Plant in the sun in nice rich soil. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.

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aka Korokio

Grown for the interesting twisting branch pattern and soft green foliage set on silver grey stems. Nice compact habit making it an excellent choice for hedging and group planting. The bright yellow spring flowers are followed by yellow/orange berries. So easy to grow. Evergreen.

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aka Korokio

Native. Chocolate without the calories! The soft melted chocolate colour of the leaves combines well with other foliage and looks fantastic as a formal hedge with a difference. Easy to grow and clips extremely well. Yellow flowers in spring followed by berries that birds love. Evergreen.

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aka Ake Ake

Native. Ake Ake. A useful background or foliage shrub that can be used for screening or hedging. The light green leaves have wavy margins. Fast growing, hardy and adaptable. Tolerates some clipping and will grow just about anywhere but full shade. Evergreen.

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aka Pineapple Guava

Antoinette TM Heavy crops of medium to large fruit with semi smooth green skin. Sweet juicy from flesh that is soft and smooth. Yum Yum. As with all Feijoas will fruit best when 2 or more are planted. Likes a sunny sheltered position. Evergreen.

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aka Pineapple Guava

Large light green oval fruit, mid-early season, smooth firm skin, mild flavour. Aromatic, pulp is sweet and juicy. Medium sized bushy tree, ideal for hedging. Full sun, well drained soil. Evergreen

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aka Pineapple Guava

Abundance of bright red Christmas flowers followed by delicate wee fruit. Thin edible skin with sweet aromatic pulp bursting with flavour. This bush has rounded canopy, smaller in size, leaf, flower and fruit.Planting 2 or more varieties gives a longer fruiting season. Well drained soil. Evergreen.

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aka Pineapple Guava

Medium to large sized fruit, oval in shape. Attractive smooth, light green skin. Strong aromatic flavour with good sugar-acid balance. Medium vigor tree, moderately compact and easy to manage. Evergreen.

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aka Pineapple Guava

White Goose TM Heavy crops of large fruit with semi smooth light green edible skin. Sweet juicy flesh that is soft and smooth. Yum Yum. As with all Feijoas will fruit best when 2 or more are planted. Likes a sunny sheltered position. Evergreen.

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aka Fig Edible

This Adriatic type Fig is a heavy producer of medium sized, bell shaped, green/yellow skinned fruit with gorgeous red flesh that is rich and sugary. The tree forms into a round topped spreading tree with deep green lobed leaves. Self pollinating. Harvest in April when fruit starts to fall. Deciduous

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aka Fig Edible

This fruiting fig is highly ornamental as well as productive. Large glossy green foliage and a vigorous growth habit with large fruit that are purplish brown with pink flesh and a rich flavour. Delicious eaten straight from the tree. Ripe in Jan - Feb. Deciduous.

A favourite fig for jam and preserving. Likes the sun and protection from harsh frost.

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Contains a unique blend of essential plant nutrients that citrus trees need as well as essential trace elements for healthy green leaves and large juicy fruit.

Suitable for plants being newly planted. NPK 13-5.7-10.8.

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Container Formula. The complete plant food with slow release nutrients feeding all season long. Contains a unique blend of essential plant foods, together with added magnesium for healthy, green leaves and vibrant blooms.

Suitable for plants newly planted. NPK 14-6.2-11.6

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aka Grape Table

A high quality Table Grape with reddish-black fruit with an attractive bloom. The flesh is green, tender, sweet, juicy with a hint of spice. Regular generous cropper that shows good disease resistance. Ripe around Feb-March. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Deciduous.

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aka Aka Canadice. Grape Table

A delicious grape with a thin dark red skin. The grapes are seedless have a lovely delicate flavour. Crops well with medium sized bunches that are ripe in summer. The vine shows good disease resistance. Plant in a sunny well drained position and only prune in winter after leaf fall. Deciduous.

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aka Grevillea

A great plant for quick cover on dry banks and walls. The soft grey-green foliage has a cascading, spreading habit and is complemented by red 'spider-like' blooms from autumn to spring. Likes the sun, good drainage and light soil but doesn't like frost. Evergreen.

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This highly ornamental Grevillea produces masses of vibrant pink flowers throughout winter and spring. A medium to large sized shrub with a weeping habit and furnished with finely divided dark green leaves. Grows best in well drained soil and full sun. Evergreen

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New Hybrid. A beauiful full shrub thats puts on a showy display with gold clusters from late Autumn through to Spring. Attractive to birds and tolerates coastal conditions.

Trim in late Spring when finished flowering if required.

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aka Grevillea

Evergreen shrub with bright red flowers and glossy green foliage. Ideal for attracting birds into the garden. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Light pruning will help to maintain the shape of the shrub. Evergreen.

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aka Grevillea

A tough little Aussie that thrives on neglect. Small grey-green rounded foliage. Distinctive creamy white and red shaggy flowers are produced en mass during winter and spring. Happiest in a sunny well drained position. No need to fertilize, will cope with strong wind and poor soil.

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aka Grevillea

Grevillea New Blood is a low spreading shrub covered with deep red spidery flowers for most of the year. It is extremely hardy frost resistant and will be happy in a sunny or shady position in the garden. Great as a feature ground cover plant for rockeries as well as for pots. Evergreen. PVR

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aka Grevillea

Peaches n Cream is a small/medium sized shrub with a dense spreading habit. Its attractive deeply dissected foliage is bright green with bronze highlights in winter. Long loose flower clusters of greenish yellow age to various shades of yellow, pink and orange throughout the year. Evergreen.

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A fast growing and dense ground cover plant, with toothed leaves and coppery red new growth. Fantastic quick grower for banks and slopes, and in large landscaping areas, and can cover up to 6 metres. Flowers winter to late spring with toothbrush like red flowers. Evergreen

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With full sun and a well drained soil this gracefully arching Grevillea will scatter bright red flowers throughout the bush from autumn to spring. Prefers low phosphorus fertiliser, free draining acidic soil. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and size. Evergreen

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Container formula The complete plant food with slow release nutrients feeding all season long. Contains a unique blend of essential plant foods, together with added magnesium for healthy, green leaves and vibrant blooms. This is a good deal for bulk usage in situations where new gardens are being established.

Suitable for newly planted plants. NPK 10-7.9-12

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Hakea laurina is another species from Western Australia, there are various hybrids in cultivation. The wild species is an upright or sprawling shrub/small tree up to 6m. The flower heads are globe shaped, red in colour with bright white styles. Flowers in autumn and early winter.

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aka Coral Pea

This is a shrubby form of Hardenbergia with large leathery green leaves. In winter-spring the shrub is covered in pretty purple pea-like flowers that put on quite a dazzling display. Likes a sunny well drained position with protection from harsh frost. Trim after flowering. Evergreen. PVR

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aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

Winter Rose. This range of Hellebores has a tight petaloid forming around the centre of each flower, which fall off once the flower is pollinated - the flower is then single. Very pretty and free flowering winter-spring. Plant in humus rich soil for best results. Perennial.

Clifton Homestead N.Z.'s premier grower of Hellebores tells us that these hybrids will tolerate some sun but probably best to still give them some shade in the afternoon. The colour range is mainly from white through to pink.

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aka Winter Rose or Lenten Rose

Winter Rose single. A special form from the Clifton Homestead collection with stems of soft apricot, outward facing blooms that sometimes have a red blush on the reverse. Dark green, divided leathery leaves that form a clump. Plant in semi-shade in nice humus rich soil that is well drained. Perennial.

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aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

Winter Rose single. From the 'Clifton Homestead' breeding programme we offer these exciting and dramatic dark hybrids. Includes shades of slate grey, blue-black and deep burgundy. Some may also be spotted. No matter the colour they will be beautiful in the winter garden. Plant in semi-shade. Perennial.

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aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

Winter Rose double. These delightful doubles are from Clifton Homestead - a Hellebore specialist from the deep South. The exquisite blooms are round and facing outwards on sturdy stems. Available in white and various shades of pink. Happy in semi-shade in humus rich soil that is well drained. Perennial.

Hellebore foliage is mostly evergreen but the old leaves start to look a bit tatty after awhile. It is usual to cut them off just as the flower buds start to appear.

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aka Winter Rose, Lenten Rose

The handsome dark green leaves combine well with the pale pink cupped shaped blooms which appear from winter through to early spring. Happiest in a semi-shaded position, ideal to naturalize under deciduous trees. Well worth planting. Perennial.

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Hypocalymma cordifolia ‘Golden Veil’ is a small shrubby member of the myrtle (eucalypt) family with white and green foliage tipped with new pink growth. The brightly coloured foliage is excellent in a medium sized container as well as in well drained spots in the garden. Evergreen.

The Wonder Tree is particularly valued for the pendulous clusters of red berries that decorate the bare branches in winter. It is a lovely shade or specimen tree with inconspicuous yet fragrant flowers in summer, thick heart shaped green leaves and just a nice structure. As a young seedling its unknown if male or female species.

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aka English Walnut

A large tree with a rounded head which is valued for its timber and edible nuts. Easily grown but needs space as it grows into an immense tree. Fruit is produced in late summer and is great for eating. Seed Grown.

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aka Kanuka

Fast growing evergreen shrub or small erect tree. Bright green leaves which release volatile oils when crushed. Similar to Manuka but leaves are soft and flowers and seeds are smaller than Manuka. Attractive branching pattern and profuse flowering in summer.

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aka Manuka or Tea Tree

Native. Call it Tea Tree or call it Manuka or even by its botanical name of Leptospermum this ubiquitous native tree is a familar site in our landscape. The scented white flowers that appear in summer attract bees that produce delicious honey. Will grow almost anywhere. Evergreen.

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Amy - Tidy erect growth - rosy red bracts early autumn through winter followed by creamy bracts early spring on long stems. Striking in full colour. Ideal for picking. PVR. Evergreen

Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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These giant silver proteas are beautiful trees with light-reflecting, silky, silver leaves. An erect ornamental tree, with a stout trunk and thick grey bark. They are at their most silver in hot, dry weather, when the hairs on the leaves lie flat to protect the leaves from drying out.

Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat.

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A stunning Leucadendron that looks good all year round. Stems of deep red flower bracts make a real statement and are irresistible for picking. Deserves a prominent position in a warm sheltered spot in the garden. Prefers acid soil and protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat. Do not over water.

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A stunning Leucadendron that puts on a show all year round with red and yellow flower bracts in Spring, they are good for picking and thrive in acidic soils that is free draining, in a warm, sunny , sheltered position. Evergreen. Protect from harsh frosts.

Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat. Do not over water.

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This easy to grow evergreen shrub is very well named. The green foliage is tipped with red new growth and the bracts are a fiery red with touches of cream. Always looks good, lovely to pick for those of you who like to do so. Loves the sun and good drainage but not harsh frost. Evergreen.

Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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aka Leucandendron

A highly ornamental shrub for a well drained hot spot in the garden. Green-gold foliage topped off with tulip shaped golden flower bracts that tipped with crimson in winter. Great for floral work. Happiest in deep acid soil with protection from harsh wind and frost. Evergreen.

Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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aka Pincushion Protea

An attractive new hybrid with lovely stems of terminal scarlet and orange flowers in late spring. Has a neat tidy growth habit. Ideally suited to open sunny situations in a free draining acidic soil. Prune back well after flowering to enhance flower production next season. Evergreen.

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aka Pincushion Protea

An attractive new hybrid which is quite vigourous that produces long stems of deep red pincushion flower heads form Spring to early Summer. Likes full sun, thrives in coastal conditions and will tolerate a mild frost. Evergreen.

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aka Pincushion Protea

An erect spreading evegreen shrub which will get wider than taller with age. Produces orange yellow pincushion like flower heads terminally from Spring to Summer.Likes full sun and will tolerate coastal conditions and mild frosts. Evergreen

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aka Pincushion Protea

Lovely red flowerheads are borne terminally on long stems ideal for picking in mid Spring. Prune back well once flowering has finished to encourage a good flowering the following year. Ideal coastal plant, suited to well drained acidic soils in full sun. Evergreen.

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aka Pincushion Protea

An attractive plant when in flower showing off an unusual orange coloured pincushion flower that`s borne on long stems. Very striking in mid-late Spring. Ideal for coastal planting thats well drained acidic soil in full sun. Evergreen.

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aka Pincushion Protea

An attractive new hybrid which is quite vigourous that produces long stems of pure bright orange pincushion flower heads form Spring to early Summer. Likes full sun, coastal conditions and will tolerate a mild frost. Evergreen.

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aka Pincushion Protea

A love of sunshine and a high tolerance of dry soils make Leucospermum Harry Chittock the perfect, low maintenance shrub. It’s one of those ‘plant and forget’ shrubs, needing nothing more than cutting off of the old flower heads after they finish their flowering in early summer.

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aka Pincushion Protea

An attractive hybrid which is quite vigorous and produces striking terminal bright yellow flower heads from mid to late Spring. Flowers are borne on long stems ideal for picking. Likes full sun coastal conditions and will tolerate a mild frost. Evergreen.

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aka Pincushion Protea

An excellent evergreen shrub with vibrant yellow pincushion flowers in spring. Ideal coastal plant suited to light free draining soils in the sun. Great cut flowers. Trim back after flowering to maintain shape and size. Evergreen.

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aka Pincushion Protea

With unusual orangey-yellow pincushion flowers these are borne on long stems that make them striking plants mid-late Spring. Aiding to bring the birds into the garden they will tolerate coastal planting, well drained, acidic soil in full sun. Evergreen.

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aka Pincushion Protea

A new hybrid. Fantastic pincushion flowers of attractive orange-red smothering the erect semi-spreading plant in mid spring. Compact growth habit. Grows 1.5m high x 1.m wide. Leucospermum's are native plants of South Africa.

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aka Pincushion Protea

An attractive plant bearing striking sulphur yellow flowers in mid-late Spring. Pick for vase or floral displays. Prune back after flowering to enhance flowering for next season. Likes well drained acidic soils in full sun. Excellent coastal plant. Evergreen

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aka Pincushion Protea

A new hybrid. Fantastic pincushion flowers in mid summer in an attractive red-orange colouring. Plant has a round compact growth habit. Grows 1.5m x 1.5m. Leucospermum's are native plants of South Africa. Prefers acid and well drain soils. Evergreen

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aka Pincushion protea

An attractive new hybrid with lovely stems of terminal off yellow flowers in late spring. Has a neat tidy growth habit. Ideally suited to open sunny situations in a free draining acidic soil. Prune back well after flowering to enhance flower production next season. Evergreen.

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aka Pincushion Protea

A large spreading shrub. Produces many terminal pink flowers on robust stems in spring, early summer. Flower stems are excellent for picking. Plants should be pruned back after flowering to enhance flowering next season. Likes well drained acidic soil in full sun. Excellent coastal plant. Evergreen

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aka Pincushion Protea

An attractive new variety that produces long stems with deep red flowers in Spring. Great for picking. Prune back after flowering to enhance flowering for next season. Likes well drained, acidic soil in full sun. Excellent coastal plant. Evergreen

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aka Pincushion Protea

Orange stamens rise above a cushion of very showy, glossy, red ribbons from which this flower gains it's name. Likes a sheltered spot away from cold winds. Flowers are long lasting and make good cut flowers. Evergreen

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aka Pincushion Protea

Bright red blooms tipped with orange. Produces long stems that are excellent for picking flowering from spring into the summer. A dense bush that can be kept compact through picking and pruning. Hardy and once established can withstand most frosts. Trim after flowering to encourage next seasons flowers and to maintain shape.

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aka Sweet Gum

A distinguished narrow pyramidal form of this lovely deciduous tree. Large. lobed green leaves turn a deep burgundy red in autumn and hold well until leaf drop. Give this tree plenty of space so the true beauty can be appreciated. Prefers soil that does not dry out completely in summer. Deciduous