aka Flax Lily

An attractive clumping perennial with grey-green and white striped margin on strappy leaves. Clusters of blue flowers on tall spikes appear in Spring through Summer. Ideal for adding light and colour to a shaded area and great as a specimen in a pot on the deck. Hardy. Evergreen.

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aka Flax Lily

A striking foliage plant from Australia that once established is quite drought tolerant. The narrow sword like leaves are shades of cream and green and quickly form a nice clump. Dainty stems of blue flowers in late spring. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained soil. Hardy. Evergreen. PVR. TAS300

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aka Breath of Heaven

A sweet little evergreen shrub with very fine aromatic foliage. In late winter dainty sprays of white flowers dance amongst the leaves. Very pretty. Trim after flowering to keep compact. Happiest in a sunny position with well drained light soil.

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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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An attractive erect shrub with tall stems of fine green leaves. In late Winter through to Spring bright red tubular flowers cover the stem. Great for floral work in bouquets. Likes a sunny sheltered position in the garden or a a structural plant in a pot. Evergreen.

Trim stems after flowering to maintain shape and size.

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Erica bauera white is a hardy, adaptable, long lived shrub that looks stunning planted in groups. Flowers from spring till autumn with masses of waxy white tubular flowers displayed in clusters near the ends of it's branches. Likes acid soil. Evergreen.

Prune to maintain size and shape and to increase flower production.

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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.

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A compact shrub that has naturally rounded conical shaped. It has pretty yellow leaves all year round with white bell-like flowers in Winter and Spring. This plant is cold hardy and isn`t effected by an average frost. Prefers a semi shaded position, free draining, lime free soil. Evergreen.

Great for Winter colour in the garden or in a pot. Avoid very dry sites.

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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. RHS AGM.

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

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Erica melanthera is a compact, bushy, shrub with bright green, small, needle-like leaves and purple/pink flowers that inundate the plant in autumn and winter. Prefers a sunny spot in the garden and well drained acid soil. Avoid Lime. Trim after flowering to maintain shape. Evergreen.

When all else is dormant, the Ericas come out to dazzle us.