| Description | Rhododendron subgenus Vireya
A very pretty, dense shrub producing striking white flowers, and dark green foliage. They are fantastic for borders, screening and feature plants in pots or containers.
- Fragrant
- Dense and evergreen
- Perfect for shaded areas
10"/25cm pot | Ulmus procera
English Elm is an iconic tree that has adapted well into South Eastern Australia. It is usually used as a park, specimen, street or shade tree. Its beautiful yellow Autumn foliage is its notable feature. This tree is best used as a feature tree in a large space. It can also be used as a screen or avenue tree. | Callistemon viminalis
Better John has been bred from popular small callistemon Little John, but with some changes. It is quicker to establish, easier to grow and its foliage colour is better. It has all this while still keeping Little John's excellent small height.
Better John bears foliage that is blue-grey while new growth has silver tones due to its soft hairy texture. Its flowers bloom from mid to late Spring. Best placed in full sun or part shade position. Likes well drained soils.
6" pot size. |
| Content | Rhododendron subgenus Vireya
Vireyas are beautiful shrubs with big dark green, waxy leaves, and produce clusters of white trumpet-shaped flowers. They will require a part to a fully shaded area with well-drained soil that is rich and acidic. It also prefers humid and sheltered environments and should be protected from frost and wind.
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| Additional information | |
| botanical name |
Ulmus procera
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| height x width |
20m x 10m
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| features |
Dark green roughly textured leaves with serrated edges, changes to yellow in autumn
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| conditions |
Very hardy, prefers full sun in well-drained soil, tolerant to dry conditions and wind tolerant
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| landscape use |
Street planting, avenues, specimen, group planting, avenues, large properties, parks
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