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Shrub
•March 4, 2021•

CORDYLINE RED SENSATION

Cordyline’s narrow, sword-like foliage adds style and structure to the landscape. Its burgundy-red leaves are a source of rich colour all season long, without the fuss of flowers. Terrific for growing in containers, either alone or mixed with contrasting flowers or foliage plants.  
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•January 21, 2020•

DIPLADENIA DIAMANTINA SERIES

Dipladenias or Mandevillas as they are sometimes referred to are amongst the showiest and most floriferous garden climbers or shrubs. The relatively new Diamantina Dipladenias are mostly low-growing or bushy forms with one climbing type (Opale Grenat) ideal for growing on a low trellis. There is a range of colours from white to deep maroon...
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•June 14, 2019•

THE RETURN OF THE CONIFER

Gardening fashions are a definite reality with certain plants gaining favour rapidly and then losing support and momentum to the point that they are no longer cultivated. Numerous examples abound, none more so than the group of plants collectively known as ornamental conifers. Grown for their colourful foliage and year-round appeal, they were fashionable in...
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•January 31, 2019•

5 WAYS TO USE PLUMBAGO

Plumbago auriculata is amongst the most commonly planted indigenous shrubs in local gardens. Available in blue and white flowering forms they grow in a range of different climates. Good in hot, dry areas but adapt to damper cooler regions with relative ease. Damaged by cold winter frost but plants often re-grow from the roots in this...
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