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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 Evergreen Azalea

Masses of vivid, deep orange-red single blooms make a dazzling display from late winter until the end of spring. The bronze winter leaves change to a fresh green in spring-summer. Looks fabulous planted with Clivia under deciduous trees or combined with terracotta.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

Outstanding bloomer displaying snow-white blooms with distinctive chartreuse blotch on throat from late winter to mid spring. Useful as low hedge or showy landscape accents. Nice in containers. Evergreen. Plant in slightly acid soil plant. Prefers semi-shade.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

Deliciously double crisp white blooms contrast nicely against the dark green foliage of this reliable little evergreen Azalea. Long flowering period that starts in autumn through to spring. Happiest in semi-shade and acid soil. Mulch roots regularly to keep cool.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

Kerrigan Indica. .This lovely evergreen azalea has clear white double flowers with masses of petals that make a splendid show in spring. This compact grower is happiest is a slightly acid soil in filtered sunlight where soil doesn't dry out. Great in woodland, borders and containers.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

With an abundance of single, frilled salmon plants from early spring until early summer this delightful little Azalea will cheer up any semi-shaded spot in the garden. Fresh green foliage that shows bronze tones in winter, well behaved and easy to grow. Prefers acid soil.

aka Evergreen Azalea

A lovely Indica variety with very dark red, large, double flowers in Spring. Happiest in morning sun and afternoon shade, dappled light. A lover of acidic soil that is moist and free draining. Hardy. Can be grown in a container. Evergreen

aka Evergreen Azalea

A hardy evergreen shrub that grows masses of lovely semi-double red flowers from Autumn to Spring along side dark green glossy foliage. Happiest grown in dappled light, acidic soil that is well drained. Can be grown in a pot to provide colour through the flowering season.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

Award winning evergreen with stunning double flowers in Spring. A neat grower with a fairly upright habit. Beautiful mauve flowers with brown spots in the throat. A hardy evergreen shrub that prefers Part sun part shade with slight acidic soil and is free draining.

Can be used in lightly shade borders and woodlands as well in a pot on the deck.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

Vigorous Azalea for full or filtered sun bearing masses of spectacular single white flowers with a red throat in Winter/Spring.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

A rewarding and easy to grow evergreen shrub that has neat and tidy dark green foliage that is set alight with fiery double red blooms from winter to spring. Prefers a semi-shaded spot, well drained soil that is on the acid size. Generally hardy.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

The large cerise pink blooms of this cheerful little Azalea will certainly brighten up the garden from winter through to spring. A neat and tidy compact habit with evergreen foliage. Plant in semi-shade or morning sun in well drained acid soil for best results.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

Pretty, pure white, semi-double blooms that are lightly scented sit amongst the fresh green foliage from early spring. Just lovely to light up a semi-shaded spot in the garden. Perfect for group planting or perhaps as a low hedge. Prefers acid soil.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

Gaunda Red. These little beauties are a low maintenance, evergreen plant that are really effective when planted in mass. They are covered in an abundance of flower early spring. Like all Azaleas these are acid loving plants that require a sheltered spot in sun - part shade. Hardy

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aka Evergreen Azalea

Deep green closely tufted foliage and large open salmon pink blooms that smother the bush in summer make this a desirable little shrub. Happiest in well drained acid soil with protection from the afternoon sun. Compact Mulch the root area annually to keep cool.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

Deep green closely tufted foliage and large open pure white blooms that smother the bush in summer make this a desirable little shrub. Happiest in well drained acid soil with protection from the afternoon sun. Compact and tidy. Mulch the root area annually to keep cool.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

Discovered in Japan by the famous plant collector Ernest Wilson this hardy little Azalea has masses of tiny, single, cerise flowers from late winter to early summer. Dense fresh green foliage that shows bronze tones in winter. Prefers a semi-shaded spot and acid soil.

Also Known as Christmas Cheer

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aka Evergreen Azalea

This Azalea is a real show off with frilly semi-double blooms of hot pink edged with white. It flowers off and on for a long period between March and November. Nice bright green foliage. Generally easy care and easy to grow. Plant in morning sun or dappled shade in acid soil.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

Kiwi Anniversary. White hose in hose flowers, on a compact tidy bush, evergreen, that prefers to be grown in dappled light where soils are moist, free-draining, slightly acidic and with plenty of organic material.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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aka Evergreen Azalea

This little evergreen Azalea is also known as 'Butterfly Dance' and when you see it completely smothered in deep pink blooms in spring you can understand why. Fresh green foliage that shows bronze tones in winter. Easy to grow in a semi-shaded position in acid soil. Group plant for impact.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

Produces large, showy clusters of pure white, semi-double, trumpet-shaped flowers from early spring. Compact tidy bush, evergreen, that prefers to be grown in dappled light where soils are moist, free-draining, slightly acidic and with plenty of organic material.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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Southern Indica. Mardi Gras is a low, spreading Belgian Indica azalea which produces the striking colours of white background with red stripes and flashes coming from the centre. The masses of bi coloured blooms are eye catching to say the least.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

A compact little Azalea with bright pink open blooms that are edged with white. The peak flowering time is spring though there is often a smattering of blooms in autumn. Neat dark green foliage and a compact habit. Prefers a semi-shaded position and acid soil.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

Mrs Kint is at her best in spring when she decorates her dainty dark green foliage with beautiful single red blooms. Happiest in light shade. Nice compact plant which could be used for a low hedge in a shady part of the garden.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

Mrs Kint is at her best in spring when she decorates her dainty dark green foliage with beautiful single white blooms. Happiest in light shade. Nice compact plant which could be used for a low hedge in a shady part of the garden.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

A sweet little Azalea that smothers itself in deep mauve-pink flowers from late winter until early summer. The fresh green foliage has bronze tones in the winter. Easy to grow in a semi-shaded position. Prefers acid soil. Can be used as a low hedge and happy as a container plant.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

Indica. Carmine pink double flowers, in full bloom during the colder months of the year add colour to the garden. Thrives in dappled light, partial shade where soils are rich in organic material, slightly acidic and free-draining. Hardy and frost tolerant.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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aka Evergreen Azalea

Indica. An abundance of clear mauve pink flowers make a stunning display in late September. Small shiny green oval leaves cover the bush all year providing a great contrast to the stunning display of pink flowers.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

Clusters of small, soft magenta, hose in hose flowers. Hardy, prefer partial shade and are very suitable for planting in pots or borders. Soils need to be rich in organic matter, slightly acidic, moist and free-draining.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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aka Evergreen Azalea

Fresh green foliage and crisp white, double, frilled flowers with a scattering of green freckles in the throat in spring. Dwarf, compact habit and is one of the best white Azaleas. Prefers an acid soil but is generally easy care and hardy. Perfect choice for a low hedge.

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aka Azalea

This little Kurume Azalea becomes just a mass of peachy pink blooms in late winter early spring. A top performing plant with a tidy compact habit. Plant with protection from the afternoon sun in well drained, acid soil. Avoid Lime.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

Indica. Producing single, soft pink flowers with magenta speckled throat which begin to emerge in spring, through to mid-summer then followed by sporadic flowering during autumn. Requires partial shade in soils that are moist, free-draining, rich in organic material and are slightly acidic.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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aka Evergreen Azalea

This little Princess has semi-double, frilly, crisp white flowers that appear in spring. Nice compact shrub for a semi-shaded corner of the garden. Can also be container grown. Prefers acid soil, generally hardy and easy to grow.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

The violet purple, single flowers with bright red stamens make a strong statement in the garden during late winter early spring. Lovely grey-green foliage and spreading bushy habit. Happiest with protection from afternoon sun. Avoid Lime.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

A single, simple, vibrant coral red bloom cover this shrub in spring. Makes a lovely low hedge, pot plant or feature planting, especially in woodland or Japanese style gardens.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

Described by the Aussies on Burke's Back Yard as the best Azalea ever because of its tenacious nature and top performance. The bright red double flowers appear for months from winter to late spring. Happiest in well drained acid soil in morning sun or semi-shade.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

A magnificent low growing, frost tolerant evergreen azalea with large frilled pink flowers in abundance. Purple - bronze foliage in winter. Spot flowering in autumn with main blooms in spring. Beautiful mass planted in a landscape or as a specimen in the garden or a container.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

Rose Queen a evergreen shrub with mid- to dark green leaves and, in spring, clusters of funnel-shaped, semi-double, ruffled, rose-pink flowers with deep red blotches. Happiest in part shade, mulch the roots well to keep cool in summer.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

A very pretty evergreen Azalea with deep violet double blooms that smother the bush for a long period near the end of winter to mid spring. Well behaved and easy to grow it is ideal for mass planting in morning sun or semi-shade. Avoid lime.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

Waeles Beauty. Rich cherry red double flowers, green foliage. They are a hardy, evergreen shrub with a dense, rounded growth habit. Suitable for growing in either full sun or semi-shade where soils are moist, free-draining, slightly acidic and rich in humus.

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aka Evergreen Azalea

Glowing, ruby red, single blooms smother the glossy green foliage of this lovely Kurume Azalea in late winter early spring. The foliage has a reddish-purple tinge in winter. Happiest in a semi-shaded position. Avoid Lime.

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aka Bottlebrush

A compact, dwarf form of the ever popular Australian 'Bottle Brush'. Masses of dark red flowers in summer that attract birds. Loves the sun and good drainage and will be quite drought tolerant once established. Tidy grey-green stiff foliage. Could be used as a hedge.

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A small, evergreen shrub with a natural rounded form with narrow green leaves and dark, crimson-red bottlebrush flowers that appear Spring through to late Autumn. Plant in full sun to light shade. Suitable for growing in coastal areas and tolerates periods of drought. Attracts bees and nectar-feeding birds.

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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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aka Mophead Hydrangea

Mophead. Vibrant cerise pink-red balls of bloom will brighten up the summer and autumn garden. Plant in morning sun or dappled shade in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Side dress with Lime annually to maintain the colour. Deciduous.

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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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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 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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Very large, rounded trusses of brilliant bright pink flowers decorate this Rhododendron in spring. Vigorous bushy growth habit with attractive foliage. Happiest with dappled light. Mulch around the roots annually to keep cool. Avoid Lime. Evergreen.

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A lovely Rhododendron with green foliage and a neat and tidy habit. The compact trusses of bloom appear in spring and are in tones of red purplish flowers that fade to pink as they mature, deep red spots on dorsal lobe. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen

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A dwarf Rhododendron with bright green foliage and glowing red blooms that appear in spring. Excellent choice for the front of the border or perhaps a container in a shady corner. Prefers dappled light and acid soil, mulch annually and avoid Lime. Evergreen.

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This compact Rhododendron has currant red flowers in Mid November. New growth is tinged pink and branches form a rounded shrub. Happiest with dappled light. Mulch around the roots annually to keep cool. Avoid Lime. Evergreen

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Wow, now this is really something. Very elegant, upright trusses of deep-purple blooms which open to reveal a star-shaped white centre with an amber upper dorsal notch. The plant's long, deep green leaves are equally elegant. Prefers semi-shade and an acid soil. Mulch to keep the roots cool.

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Small shiney leaf Rhododendron with gorgeous Pinky to mid-purple blooms that grace the tree in spring. Plant in a semi-shaded position and mulch regularly to keep the roots cool. Avoid Lime. Evergreen.

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A small Rhododendron with bright green foliage and peachy-yellow flowers, that appear in mid to late spring. Excellent choice for the front of the border or perhaps a container in a shady corner. Prefers dappled light and acid soil, mulch annually and avoid Lime. Evergreen.

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Delightful mauve buds open into frilly pink flowers. Rhododendron’s prefer dappled shade, but can be grown in full sun if protected from afternoon sun or kept well watered. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and to promote new growth. Mulch root area annually to keep cool. Avoid Lime. Evergreen

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Large trusses of bright red bell shaped blooms appear from late winter. Dark green foliage and an erect open habit. Plant in semi-shade with acid soil for best results however Rhododendron 'Cornubia' is known to cope with more sun that many other cultivars. Evergreen.

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An easy care free flowering evergreen Rhododendron with fragrant large white flowers, pale pink outside which flower in Spring. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Fragrant Evergreen.

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You won't know for sure this is a Rhododendron until the abundant purple flowers reveal its true identity. With foliage unlike any other rhododendron. Rolled, glossy leaves and tightly spaced on the stems of this dense mound. Best in a well drained acidic soil in part sun part shade. Evergreen

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Rhododendron. An evergreen shrub with a compact but spreading habit. Stunningly fragrant white flowers tinged with pink and yellow staining at the throat. Protect from frosts to protect the flower buds. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

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A medium size Rhododendron with bright green foliage and glowing pinky-red blooms that appear in spring. Excellent choice for a border or perhaps a container in a shady corner. Prefers dappled light and acid soil, mulch annually and avoid Lime. Evergreen.

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Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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This Rhododendron has very attractive soft pink blooms fading to cream with a lovely deep pink frilly edge. NZ raised. Impressive large green foliage. Spring flowering. Plant in a semi-shaded position and mulch regularly to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.

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Rhododendron Worth planting in the garden for the fragrance alone but you will also be delighted by the pink buds that open out into pretty palest pink-cream blooms in spring. Nice foliage too. Plant in semi-shade with acid soil for best results. Evergreen.

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A medium height Rhododendron that flowers early to mid season with large, lightly fragrant soft cream buds that open in shades of buff to white with yellow throats in Spring. Prefers to be in the garden rather than a pot or container and in partial shade / dappled light. Evergreen.

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Rhododendron. Bred by Bernard Hollard and named for his garden near Kaponga this outstanding Rhododendron will become a firm favourite as long as you love red. Large balls of bright red bloom are borne in profusion around September. Compact habit. Tolerates sun or part shade. Evergreen.

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Large wide funnel shaped yellow flowers that glow in the light in early Nov. The bush of deep green foliage is an attractive copper when making new growth.Needs protection from harsh frost and acid soil to do really well. Evergreen.

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Looking pretty as a picture, Rhododendron Lady Adam Gordon has rounded trusses of bright pink flowers that hold their colour well. This is a Yakushimanum hybrid with tight, compact growth. Prefers semi-shade and an acid soil. Mulch to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.

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Rhododendron Species. Bronze-green foliage, decorative papery bark and very fragrant blooms that appear in late spring. The blooms are trumpet shaped and toned cream with a flush of pink. Prefers a semi-shaded sheltered spot and acid soil. Mulch annually to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.

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Rhododendron The blush pink, edged with lavender and heavily spotted chestnut-brown, funnel-shaped flowers are borne in huge, pyramidal trusses of up to 12 during mid to late spring. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

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Large trusses of beautiful and unusual pinky-apricot flowers with a hint of creamy yellow in their throats. Blooms are held in tight, conical trusses. Sturdy upright but rounded plant. Plant in semi shade to full sun, prefers acid soils, and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

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Rhododendron - Very compact shrub, bright pink flowers, paling with age, with dominant flare. Trusses are very round and compact and are held well to give a good display. The plant is hardy and has a good dense habit. Can suffer frost damage to the buds in very cold areas. Flowers Spring.

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Rhododendron. A deliciously fragrant Rhododendron with elegant white blooms that open from pale pink buds. A real delight for a semi-shaded, sheltered spot in the garden or equally lovely in a container.Needs protection from harsh frost and acid soil to do really well. Evergreen.

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Rhododendron. Ruby Bowman has long lasting rose pink flowers with a darker eye. Long flat leaves enhance the overall appearance of this vigorous and handsome plant. Plant habit is wide and bushy. Prefers a semi-shaded sheltered spot and acid soil. Mulch annually to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.

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If you like Rhododendrons then it would be criminal not to include this hardy and vigorous cultivar in your collection. Tight trusses of bright carmine pink will put on a wonderful display in early spring. Plant in semi-shade with acid soil for best results. Evergreen.

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Rhododendron Yakushimanum hybrid with flamboyant pink flower colour. The flower colour is red from bud, later bright pink. This plant is hardy. Lovely long eliptical leaves. Plant in semi shade, avoid Lime and mulch annually for best results. Evergreen.

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Rhododendron. Gorgeous flowers of bright orange-scarlet with darker spots deep in the throat bloom in early summer, well after most other species and hybrids have finished flowering. A light brown, felted indumentum covers the new growth. Best in light shade to protect the summer blossoms. Acid soil. Evergreen.

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An award winning Rhododendron with handsome dark green foliage that always looks good. The early spring blooms appear in great globular trusses of glowing red with a speckling of black. WOW. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Mulch annually to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.

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Rhododendron. Very showy, large, well formed trusses of pastel mauve-pink will delight in mid spring. A strong vigorous grower with a tidy habit. Plant in a semi-shaded spot with acid soil and mulch annually to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.

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A beautiful shrub with green leaves tinged with bronze in autumn that lay in tiers along the branches. The white flowers turn to pink in autumn and spring and smother the bush in beautiful bloom. Plant in sun or part shade. Deciduous.

aka Fragrant snowball

Pretty semi evergreen shrub with shiny green leaves with grey underside. Large groups of fragrant white flowers in spring which start off as pink in the bud. Flowers develop before the leaves. Berries after flowering which are red to black. Can grow in sun or part shade in well drained soils.

Extremely hardy to frost and can handle dry orders once established.