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Star Blush is a compact evergreen bushy NZ selection of this African species. Similar to a heather in its growth habit, summertime finds Star Blush covered with attractive deep pink, star like flowers. The foliage has a lemon scent when touched. Good in containers or in the border. Perennial.

Tolerant of coastal conditions and light frosts.

 

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aka Juniper myrtle

A Small evergreen tree or shrub that has juniper-like foliage and pretty white flowers that are sought after by florists for flower arranging. The flowers are mostly white but have pinky throats and are produced throughout the year. Can prune to keep small, or allow it to become a slender tree.

 

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aka Lemon verbena

Lemon Verbena. This rather open and rangy shrub will not win you over with its looks but it will wow you with the delicious aromatic fragrance that is emitted from the foliage when it is bruised or crushed. Likes good drainage and the sun. Protect from harsh frost. Deciduous.

Give this plant a good tidy up every now and then with sharp secateurs - it will respond well. Small sprays of pale lavender flowers appear in summer but it is really the foliage that makes this shrub desirable.

 

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aka Bog Rosemary

This is a lovely little shrub that smothers itself in tight clear pink buds that gradually open to pink flowers that have a hint of white. The flowers last for a very long time. Grow in morning sun or a dappled shade position in rich, moist, acid soil for best results. Hardy and evergreen.

 

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aka Feather Bush

A small appealing shrub with needle like foliage and delicate yellow flowers in spring to early summer. New growth is tinged red providing a nice contrast of colour with flowers eventually converting to red cones. Makes an attractive patio plant. Evergreen.

This plant is dioecious: male and female flowers grow on different plants.

 

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aka Dog rose or River rose

A delightful low growing, compact shrub with small dark green leaves that is overwhelmed with a profusion of dainty pink bell flowers from spring to summer. Shows good frost resistance. Light shade to full sun. Good drainage. Hardy. Prune to tidy if needed after flowering. Evergreen.

 

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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 Japanese Barberry

A deciduous shrub that is dense with arching branches and oval red-purple leaves which turn a brilliant red-orange colour in Autumn. Small, scented, pale yellow flowers appear all along the spiky branches in Spring but are insignificant in comparison to the colourful foliage, Deciduous

 

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aka Barberry

A cute little deciduous shrub that stays nice and compact and is very easy to grow. Richly coloured purple-burgundy foliage from spring onwards deepening to more reddish tones before leaf fall. Inconspicuous white flowers in summer are sometimes followed by red berries. Happiest in the sun.