| Description | Strobilanthes dyerianus
Persian Shield originates in southeast Asia, making it a fantastic plant whether indoors or out. The leaves will lighten up any room with it's bright purple, silver and green mixed tones on each leaves. It requires shade to partial shade, protected from bright sun or the delicate leaves will burn. Rich, moist soil is prefered for best results. Mature growth can reach 1.2m x 1.2m.
10"/25cm Hanging basket. | Boronia megastigma
Brown Boronia is a small shrub that reaches heights of around a meter, and while it can be short lived, it is worth growing for the beautifully perfumed flowers in Spring. The best garden growing conditions are in dappled shade, in moist but well drained soils, and it loves a cool root run, which can be ensured with a good layer of mulch.
6" pot size. | Stachys byzantina (syn. lanata)
Irresistibly soft, furry silver foliage, the 'Lambs Ear' is a must have in every Cottage garden.
• Tall purple flowers
• Looks great in pots, rockeries, along pathways and mass planted
• Tolerates dry soils
6"/14cm pot size. |
| Additional information | |
| botanical name |
Boronia megastigma
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| height x width |
.80cm x .80cm
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| features |
Extremely fragrant brown bell flowers with yellow insides in mass in late winter and spring, aromatic fine foliage
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| conditions |
Plant in dappled shade, must have very well drained soil
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| landscape use |
Pots, garden beds, cut flowers, general garden planting
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| conditions |
Full sun to part shade in well-drained soil
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| landscape use |
Border, rockeries, groundcover
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