Exotic

Camellia Sinensis

Camellia sinensis is the tea plant, and it is the species from which various types of tea, including green tea, black tea, white tea, and oolong tea, are produced. Camellia sinensis prefers well-drained, acidic soil. It thrives in regions with consistent rainfall and moderate temperatures. Altitude and climate influence the characteristics of the tea produced. […]

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Camellia Sasanqua – Rose Ann

Common Name: Japanese Camellia Camellia sasanqua is another species of camellia, distinct from Camellia japonica. Like Japanese camellia, Camellia sasanqua is a popular evergreen shrub known for its beautiful and often fragrant flowers. Camellia sasanqua produces charming, single or semi-double flowers. The flowers are smaller than those of Camellia japonica but are abundant and come

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Ficus Coronata “Sandpaper Fig”

Common Name: Sandpaper Fig Ficus carica, or the Common Fig, is a deciduous shrub or small tree known for its large, lobed leaves and sweet, edible fruits. The leaves are rough in texture, and the fruits, technically inverted flowers, come in various colors, including green, purple, or brown. Common Figs thrive in full sun, prefer

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Hibbertia Obtusifolia “Sunny Days”

Hibbertia scandens produce large golden-yellow flowers for most of the year amongst dark green glossy leaves. This plant is an Australian native well accustomed to Australia’s ever-changing climate meaning it is extremely hardy and will tolerate the sometimes harsh conditions. Hibbertia scandens is ideal for groundcover, especially over embankments and with support, can become a

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Juniperus Conferta

Common Name: Shore Juniper or Japanese Garden Juniper Juniperus conferta, also known as Shore Juniper or Japanese Garden Juniper, is a compact and evergreen shrub that is prized for its ground-hugging growth habit. Originating from Japan, it makes an excellent ground cover or erosion controller due to its dark green needle-like foliage and ability to withstand

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Gastrolobium sericeum – Lemon Drops

Gastrolobium sericeum, commonly known as Silky Gastrolobium, is an Australian native shrub with striking silvery-haired leaves that impart a unique texture. This medium-sized shrub, reaching up to 2 meters in height, is adorned with vibrant tubular flowers in shades of red, orange, and yellow. Silky Gastrolobium thrives in a Mediterranean climate, preferring full sun to

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Camellia Sasanqua Assorted

Common Name: Camellia With flowers from late summer to winter, sasanqua camellias make a long impact on the garden. Their flowers, which may be white, pink or red and range from single to double, are also attractive to nectar-eating birds including parrots and to beneficial insects. Most sasanquas are also lightly perfumed and can be

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