| Name | Salvia 'Mexican Bush Sage' remove | Pyrus 'Red Spire' Ornamental Pear remove | Choisya 'Mexican Orange Blossom' remove | Agapanthus 'Tall White' remove | Juniperus 'Blue Forest' remove |
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| Description | Salvia leucantha
Salvia leucantha or Mexican Bush Sage is a bushy evergreen sub-shrub that's valued for its flowers that are borne over a long flowering period. The flowers are purple or white and are borne on erect spikes from winter through till spring. It can be used as a flowering hedge or a good medium sized mid to back border plant. It can handle moderately dry conditions and is generally very easy to grow, being tolerant of some periods of shade throughout the day. | Pyrus calleryana 'Red Spire'
The 'Red Spire' Ornamental Pear tree makes a wonderful addition to the acreage, rural or large suburban block.
• White blossoms in spring
• Autumnal colours of red, yellow and purple
• Feature or shade tree
For more information on Ornamental Pears see our Pyrus - Ornamental Pear Factsheet
For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below | Choisya ternata
Mexican Orange Blossom is so named as it's flowers are of a similar nature and scent to an orange tree! The foliage is a mid to light green and is covered with masses of scented white flowers through Spring and Summer.
This attractive shrub will grow to approx. 1.5 - 2m, but is happy to be clipped to suit. As a result it can be also used as a hedge or screen. It is best grown in full sun or part shade and is reasonably frost tolerant. | Agapanthus orientalis 'White'
Tall White Agapanthus have long arching foliage with gorgeous tall white flowers that are displayed in the spring and summer. This variety is a perfect plant in times of drought and water restrictions. Thrives in a position of full sun.
Tall White Agapanthus is frost tolerant and requires little water once established. Great as an edging for driveways and fence lines. They are very hardy and tolerant poor quality soil. This variety produces an abundance of bright white flowers making them a fantastic addition to any garden. | Juniperus horizontalis
Blue Forest Juniper is a low growing, spreading, dwarf shrub that grows on ascending branchlets, giving the appearance of a tiny spruce forest. Its blue foliage will turn to darker tones of blues in the colder months. Mature growth: 30cm x 90-1.2m wide. It is also known as Juniperus sabina 'Blue Forest'. |
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| Additional information |
| Botanical Name |
Salvia
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| Flower Colour |
Purple
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| Botanical Name |
Pyrus calleryana 'Redspire'
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| Other Common Names |
Callery Pear, Flowering Pear, Ornamental Pear, Red Spire Pear
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| Origin |
China, Vietnam
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| Plant Type |
Tree
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| Leaf Drop |
Deciduous
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| Sunshine |
Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Midday Sun, Part Shade
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| Tolerances |
Pollution Tolerant, Salt Sensitive, Wind Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
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| Soil Type |
Clay, Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| pH |
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
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| Water Requirement |
Moderate
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| Fertilise Me |
April, March, November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Bi-annually
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| Best time to plant |
All Year
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| Planting Distance |
1-2m apart
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| Max Height |
8m
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| Max Width |
8m
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| Growth Speed |
Fast
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| Prune Me |
Annually, Only if required, In the cooler months
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| Size Maintained at |
4m
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Flower Colour |
White
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| Flowering Time |
November, October, September
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| Foliage Colour |
Green
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| Autumn Colour |
Purple, Red, Yellow
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| Fruit / Seed |
Yes – Non-edible
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| Fruiting Time |
December, January
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| Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
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| Toxic To |
Children
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| Uses |
Shade Tree, Feature Tree, Hedging & Screening
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| height x width |
1.5m x 1.5m, can be trimmed
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| planting distance |
For hedge or screen: 80cm
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| features |
Compact rounded bush, leaves consist of 3 glossy deep green leaflets, tight clusters of fragrant white flowers appear in spring and late summer
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| conditions |
Full sun to part shade in rich, well-drained soil, prefers a slightly acidic soil
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| landscape use |
Specimen, screen, general landscaping, a great substitute for Orange Jessamine in a frosty area
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