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•August 4, 2016•

PRIMROSES LOVE THE COLD WEATHER

Primula acaulis or primrose plants in full bloom during winter are the epitome of a well loved garden. They bring a certain charm and eloquence to the whole scene and are a constant reminder that spring is just around the corner. The sweetly scented flowers are clustered in the centre of a rosette of lush green leaves. Although...
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•August 4, 2016•

FANFARE PETUNIAS

Described as producing “basket-hugging blooms”, these new petunias have large wide open bell shaped blooms in a range of bright colours. They’re grown from cuttings to ensure uniformity and early blooming. Plants are literally smothered in blooms for months on end and perform admirably in hanging bowls. The blooms are amongst the most weather tolerant of all the...
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•July 5, 2016•

JAPANESE SACRED BAMBOO – RICH WINTER COLOUR

Nandinas are not true bamboos but are accorded the common name due to their clump forming growth habit of multiple upright stems. They have been cultivated extensively around the globe for the attractive fern like foliage that turns rich shades of yellow, gold, orange and red during late autumn and winter. These shrubs are evergreen or semi-evergreen in...
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•July 5, 2016•

OSTEOSPERMUMS – COLOUR FOR DRY TIMES

Winter and early spring is Osteospermum season. These indigenous daisies have been subjected to extensive breeding programmes around the globe. Today they are available in a myriad of colours with differing growth habits. Definitely a far cry from the white and mauve species that are their original parents found in the wild. These garden hybrids are covered in...
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