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aka Rock Heath Myrtle

A delightful little evergreen shrub from Australia that has graceful slender stems with tiny narrow foliage. In late winter masses of dainty white flowers put on quite a show for several months. Benefits from a fairly hard trim after flowering. Plant in deep acid soil, avoid lime and harsh frost.

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aka Glory Bush

Glory Bush. Beautiful dark green velvety leaves and lilac coloured flowers in summer and autumn. Frost tender and needs protection from the wind. Will grow well in a sunny spot in the garden. Evergreen. PVR.

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aka Glory Bush

A stunning plant with large pink and white flowers throughout the warmer months. Compact. Drought tolerant once established. Great for pots, gardens, borders and low hedges. Will withstand coastal conditions. Plant in moist, well drained soil in a sunny position. Hardy. Protect form heavy frosts.

Occasional deep watering in periods of extended heat. Feed with slow release fertilizer in early spring.

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aka Glory Bush

A drop-dead gorgeous shrub in full flower with its royal purple blooms that almost smother the velvety foliage in spring and again in autumn. Needs a sunny sheltered spot with protection from harsh winds and frost to do well. Prefers well drained soil on the acid side. Bred to do well in cooler climates. Evergreen.

This easy care spectacular flowering shrub will make form a compact bush smothered in deep purple flowers from summer to late autumn. The lush green foliage is tolerant of temperature changes and Hypnotic Baby will grow in sun or partial shade.

This striking compact shrub is covered in large pink- mauve flowers from early autumn thought winter. Easy to grow in sun or partial shade, this evergreen beauty gives a tropical look to any garden. Mojo Baby also features a reddish tinge to the foliage year round for additional highlights.

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aka Glory Bush

Peace Baby is one of the most compact forms of Tibouchina currently available. Large, clear white flowers with pink stamens throughout the year. Beautiful as a specimen in a pot or in the garden. Protected from frost it will flower all year round. Repeat flowering. Evergreen.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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aka Glory Bush

Glory Bush. Beautiful dark green velvety leaves and purple coloured flowers in summer and autumn. Frost tender and needs protection from the wind. Will grow well in a sunny spot in the garden. Evergreen

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aka Periwinkle

Commonly known as Periwinkle this little ground-cover has nice glossy green foliage and a quick creeping habit. In spring and summer pretty starry flowers of warm mauve appear en masse. Likes a semi-shaded position and protection from harsh frost. Evergreen. RHS AGM.

I grow my Periwinkle in a tall narrow container where is drapes attractively over the sides. While this plant is quite easy to grow it will do better in soil that does not completely dry out in summer.

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aka Apple Blossom

A compact, dark leaf shrub that produces pink flowers from mid Spring and into Summer. It looks beautiful with graceful arching stems it will fill a decent gap among the shrubbery or in a large container. Plant in a sunny spot and prune after flowering. Deciduous.

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aka Apple Blossom

A top performing, easy to grow, spring flowering shrub that deserves a place in the border or shrubbery. Graceful arching stems of beautiful rose-red bell shaped flowers in spring. Attractive green foliage. Plant in a sunny spot and prune after flowering. Deciduous.

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aka Apple Blossom

A top performing, easy to grow, spring flowering shrub that deserves a place in the border or shrubbery. Graceful arching stems of beautiful pale pink bell shaped flowers in spring. Attractive variegated light green foliage. Plant in a sunny spot and prune after flowering. Deciduous.

This shrub is quite a sight in full flower. The 'florida' part of the botanical name means 'floriferous' (not where it goes for its holidays) or to put it simply lots of flowers. An irresistible sight when in full bloom.

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Dwarf, compact, rounded habit with brilliant golden foliage and cerise pink flowers in the spring! A wonderful colorful shrub for any garden. Stays smaller and more compact than other Weigela varieties. Deciduous. Trim to shape during the winter.

Eligible for PVR, propagation is prohibited.

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aka Apple Blossom, Weigela Snowflake

A top performing, easy to grow, spring flowering shrub that deserves a place in the border or shrubbery. Graceful arching stems of beautiful white bell shaped flowers in spring. Attractive green foliage. Plant in a sunny spot and prune after flowering. Deciduous.

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A semi-dwarf coastal variety of rosemary that forms a natural "box" shape. Australian Native. Bright green foliage and small mauve flowers in spring and summer. Great as a low garden hedge or left to form its natural ball shape. Hardy, frost and drought tolerant once established. Evergreen.

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This is a fast growing Australian shrub. With attractive cream and green foliage that flowers white in Spring through Summer. Good for using the colour contrast to lighten a dark area in the garden. Can be used in coastal plantings, containers and trim into an informal hedge. Evergreen. Drought tolerant.

Trim after flowering to maintain shape and size.

aka Coastal Rosemary

This Westringia has cream and green variegated leaves and petite star-like lilac flower smothering the bush from late winter to spring. Mass plant as low easy care hedge or garden border, thrives in coastal conditions.

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Low Horizon will form a soft grey green carpet covered in white in spring and summer. Fabulous for covering dry banks or providing an easycare groundcover. Occasional pruning will maintain a compact shape. Evergreen. PVR.WES06

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aka Australian Rosemary

This tough little Aussie shrub looks good even when neglected. Dark green rosemary like foliage that forms a spreading mound, masses of white flowers that appear mainly in spring. Likes the sun but will tolerate some shade. Must have good drainage. Evergreen.

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aka Australian Rosemary

This tough little Aussie shrub looks good even when neglected. Dark green rosemary like foliage that forms a spreading mound, masses of white flowers that appear mainly in spring. Likes the sun but will tolerate some shade. Must have good drainage. Evergreen.

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Naringa is the best hedging Westringia available for medium to tall hedges. Tidy form with masses of mauve coloured flowers in spring and regularly at other times. Needs pruning about half as much as other Westringias, and in a natural setting, probably not at all. PVR.WES01