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aka Lena Broom

This well behaved desirable form of Broom has a compact habit and pretty red and lemon coloured pea like flowers throughout the summer. A lovely background shrub for a sunny well drained spot. Good for floral work. Protect from really harsh frost. Evergreen.

If desired prune lightly after flowering.

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aka Broom

This exquisite, upright, almost leafless shrub with slightly weeping branches is clothed with masses of deep mahogany red pea flowers in Spring and Summer. A highly valued ornamental. Hardy. Evergreen.

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Attractive spring flowering shrub bearing deep royal blue flowers in clusters. Prune after flowering to maintain compactness. Suited to well drained soils in full sun or partial shade

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This form has narrow green foliage and spreading or cascading branches. Prominent clusters of pink to red bracts make a strong display in summer. Prefers well drained soil, sun or part shade. Tolerates clay. Great in hanging baskets. Trim lightly after flowering. Evergreen

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aka Dichroa

This evergreen relative of the Hydrangea has the most gorgeous large rounded heads of bright blue flowers which make a real show. Prefers a semi-shaded spot in soil that does not dry out completely in summer. Protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

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It is a member of the hydrangea family and grows like a hydrangea. But the beauty of the dichroa for us is that it flowers for pretty much twelve months of the year. This is a relatively large growing evergreen which is a back of the border plant. It is quite happy in sun or shade.

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aka Ake Ake

Native. Ake Ake. A no fuss evergreen foliage shrub that can be used for hedging or background planting. The slightly wavy leaves are shaded purple and bronze and will have better colour if not over-fed or pampered. Will grow just about anywhere except full shade. Evergreen.

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aka Duranta

Geisha Girl originating from Japan, has a deep blue flower with wavy petals edged in white, beautifully complimented by a white center and a delicate perfume. Flowers are produced on the graceful weeping branches. Leaves are soft and shiny. Flowers appear throughout spring, summer and autumn.

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aka Silverberry

A hardy fast growing dense, upright shrub with large glossy, green leaves. Highly scented white flowers in autumn/early winter followed by orange-red edible fruit. Great for hedging in sun or shade. Wind, cold

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aka Erica or Heath

Clusters of stunning tubular deep red flowers in winter and Spring. A compact rounded shrub suitable for full sun and most well drained soils. Frost hardy and drought tolerant.