| Description | Ficus benjamina variegata
Ficus weeping fig is an evergreen cultivar in the Moraceae family. The leaves are ovate with slim points, around 12cm long and variegated with glossy shades of green and white. This cultivar is tender, so usually grown as a houseplant, but can be put outside in the summer months, it doesn't like the cold and will often drop leaves as a result. Non-showy flowers lead onto red-orange fruits which become black upon ripening. This species is not typically grown for its fruits, rather it is a popular foliage houseplant due to its elegant growth habit attractive variegated foliage.
8''/20cm pot | Cordyline australis
Cordyline Pocahontas is a small, upright, arching palm with pointed dark burgundy leaves. It provides a lush, tropical feel to any garden, even in cooler climates. They perfectly combine with palms creating a striking contrast.
Cordyline Pocahontas grows to a height of approximately 2m and has a similar width. Likes both full sunlight and partial shade. This variety is perfect for a low maintenance garden and tropical style gardens. | Chamaemelum nobile
Lawn Chamomile creates a lawn you didn't have to mow that is fragrant! Create some amazing interest in the garden with lovely white and yellow flowers. It must have moist soil and be protected from direct sun during the Summer heat. This hardy plant grows to approximately 25cm in height. Gives a cottage feel to the garden.
4" pot size. | Dichondra repens
A lush ground cover, native to Australia and New Zealand.
• Grows between pavers or in hanging baskets
• Soft lawn alternative with little foot traffic
• Loves moist, lightly shaded areas or full sun with lots of water
4"/10cm pot size. |
| Additional information |
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| botanical name |
Chamaemelum noble
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| height x width |
15cm x spreading
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| features |
Feathery grey-green leaves with profuse, small, cream-white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centres from spring to autumn, the scent is apple-like
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| conditions |
Full sun in well-drained soil, trim back after flowering
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| landscape use |
Pots, window boxes, groundcover, sloping banks, rockeries, tea, herb gardens, general planting
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