Hedging

Dietes iridioides

Common Name: African Iris An evergreen clump forming rhizomatous perennial with upright, dark green strappy leaves growing fan-like rosettes. Very similar to Dietes grandiflora,but with smaller flowers. White, yellow and purple iris-like flowers appear spring and throughout summer on tall stems. Mass plant for a showy display, use dotted throughout borders or as a low, informal […]

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Michelia Coco

Michelia Coco (Michelia figo) is a beautiful evergreen shrub with lush green, glossy, medium sized foliage and masses of scented creamy-white blooms maturing to a mottled pink. Perfect as a screening/hedging plant or great in planter pots. Prefers a sheltered sunny position in the garden with a well drained, moist, fertile soil in a sunny

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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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Callistemon – Purple Cloud

Common Name: Bottlebrush Sun Requirements: Callistemon ‘Purple Cloud’ thrives in full sun. It requires at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and flowering. Soil: Plant Callistemon ‘Purple Cloud’ in well-draining soil with good moisture retention. It prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil pH. Amending the soil with organic matter

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Callistemon – Candy Pink

Common Name: Bottlebrush Sun Requirements: Callistemon ‘Candy Pink’ thrives in full sun. It requires at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and flowering. Soil: Plant Callistemon ‘Candy Pink’ in well-draining soil with good moisture retention. It prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil pH. Amending the soil with organic matter

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Agonis Flexuosa – Burgundy

Common Name: Willow Myrtle Sun Requirements: Thrives in full sun to partial shade, with full sun promoting the richest burgundy foliage color. Planting: Best planted in autumn or spring. Prefers well-drained, sandy soil but is adaptable to a variety of soil types, including clay, provided they are well-drained. Watering: Water regularly during the first growing

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Lilly Pilly Acmena smithii ‘Firescreen’ PBR – Acmena smithii minor ‘Firescreen’

Common Name: Lilly Pilly Acmena smithii is a compact, fast growing shrub with pink new growth, cream to white flowers and white to dark red berries in summer. It has a dense growth habit, making it a great hedge and grows around 3 to 5 metres, depending on the variety. It is a good, easy care

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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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