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aka River Rose

A dwarf plant suitable for rockeriesand patio containers. Foliage turns a plum colour in winter to contrast with the white flowers which appear in spring. Adaptable to most free draining soils in either full or partial sun. Evergreen

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aka Swamp bottlebrush

An attractive West Australian shrub. Light green diamond shaped leaves are arranged scale like on the wiry branches. Bush is covered with colourful bright orange-red bottlebrush flowers in late summer and autumn. Prefers a warm site with well drained soil. Thrives if not in a very dry site.

Flowers on one year old wood, so only prune straight after flowering.

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aka Button Bush

Slender stems covered with light, feathery, rich-green leaves give this unusual shrub a certain softness. In late spring tight panicles of little 'button' flowers in creamy-lime tones appear and last for long periods. Likes the sun, acid soil and protection from harsh frost.

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aka Senecio

Rare small bushy grey-green shrub. Leaves 2-4 cm long, leathery, dark green, white underneath, margin upcurved, wavy. Flowers daisy-like, furry, with yellow radiating petals, single or in small clusters. Wind and coastal tolerant..

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aka Brighteyes

Native. An evergreen native shrub with long grey-green leaves with felted white under-sides. In summer lemon daisy like flowers appear in abundance. Has a slightly open mounding habit - responds well to hard pruning if necessary. Prefers a well drained spot. Wind and coastal tolerant.

Named after Sir George Grey who was an early Governor General of NZ (twice).

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Dense bushy shrub with large bold white-grey felty leaves which are large and similar in size to Rangiora but have the colour and texture of B.greyii. Has a fairly open habit and produces large spectacular clusters of rich yellow daisy like flowers in late spring. Grows well in semi-shade.

Great for dry sites. Hardy. Superb plant in many landscapes. Evergreen

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aka Senecio

Handsome shrub with attractive silver grey foliage with soft felted undersides. Bright yellow daisy flowers appear in summer but really the foliage is the main feature. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Tends to have a fairly open habit but can be trimmed to keep compact. Evergreen.

aka Angels Trumpet

A semi-evergreen shrub/tree with lovely golden-orange, huge (20–30cm), trumpet shaped flowers with a memorable fragrance. Their soft leaves give a lovely tropical look but can be marginally frost tender. Prefer a hot sheltered position with well drained soil. All parts of this plant are poisonous.

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aka Yesterday Today Tomorrow

Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow. Gorgeous shrub with fragrant flowers that open deep violet and gradually change to lavender and then white. In full flower you will find it hard to see the green foliage! Needs a sunny well drained spot with protection from frost. Evergreen.

Brunsfelsia should be pruned lightly after flowering.

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aka Lady of the Night

Beautiful waxy white flowers on long stems in spring and summer. The flowers release their fragrance in the evening. Plant in a sunny sheltered spot in the garden. A great plant for containers. Evergreen.

Brunsfelsia should be pruned lightly after flowering.