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Hybrid. Wairere's favourite Camellia. 'Night Rider' has waxy, black-red, small, semi-double flowers complemented by black-red new foliage growth. Ideal for the smaller garden. Flowers from late winter through to the end of spring. Happiest in semi-shade. It's a 10. Evergreen.

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Sasanqua. Little and lovely this Camellia has small leaves and masses of tiny informal white flowers that are flushed pink. Especially suited for low hedges or container planting. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade. Evergreen. PVR.

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Sasanqua. A lovely little Camellia with, scented, semi-double blooms. The buds are quite pink but magically open to silky white blooms with just a hint of pink on the edges. 'Pure Silk' has a strong upright growth habit and whilst it is happy in semi-shade this Camellia can cope with sun. Evergreen.

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Hybrid. Desirable for the upright slender growth habit. Small, scented, single pure white flowers with golden stamens appear from autumn through to lateb spring. These are offset against very dark green foliage. Ideal for driveway and group planting. Happiest in semi shade. Evergreen.

I have a group of these growing against a grey fence in the garden, they are remarkably tolerant of heat and sun though I am sure they would be happier in part shade. Even though the situation is less than ideal they flower for months. Information Page

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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 Bay Tree

This is a top 10 shrub which not only looks good it tastes good as well! The leathery dark green foliage is highly aromatic and popular for cooking. This same foliage clips extremely well making the 'Bay' perfect for hedging and topiary work. Easy to grow. Evergreen.

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aka Lemonwood

Native. A very popular tree which is fast growing and frequently used for hedging, shelter and as a singular specimen tree The leaves, have a lemon scent when crushed. Cream yellow flowers. Hardy to just about everything including attacks by oppossums. Evergreen.

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A compact shrub with quite coarse green foliage, carmine red buds appear in late winter and open to white blooms tinged pink. Flowers are lightly perfumed and followed by dark blue berries. Easy to grow in sun or light shade. Responds well to pruning. Evergreen.

While this variety has both male and female flower parts on the one plant, cross-pollination would help berry production

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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