| Description | Plectranthus caninus
Dogbane is a perennial herb from the mint family, which grows to about 15cm high, 30cm when in flower. When crushed, leaves have a very strong aroma, however dogs and cats are said to be able to smell the aroma from intact leaves and be repelled from the plant. This herb is also know as "scaredy cat plant". This plant prefers full sun to part shade, but may need more shade in very hot areas. If there is too much shade the plant becomes "leggy" with less foliage. It's frost tender so it needs a warm protected position to protect it from frost and hot sun, it's not suited to open conditions. Water young plants regularly, and once established older plants will tolerate short dry periods. It flowers in spring and summer. And this plant is also recommended for use as an insect repellent. | Coleonema pulchrum compactum
Pink diosma – a dwarf, evergreen shrub known for its green, aromatic foliage, covered with tiny light pink star shaped flowers during late winter and spring. Dwarf Pink Diosma is great for a soft, low hedge, as it reaches a max height of under 1 meter.
6''/14cm pot | Juglans nigra
Black Walnut is a tree originally from North America featuring dark-coloured timber and bark with edible seeds. The nuts are harder to extract than those of the more common walnut varieties. Black Walnut is highly valued for its wood, being used extensively for furniture and in other industries such as shipbuilding.
Black Walnut is usually found in deep, well-drained moist soils. The tree requires abundant sun and is not tolerant to shade. Grows to approximately 12m in height and 10m in width.
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| Additional information |
| botanical name |
Coleus Cannis
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| botanical name |
Coleonema Compactum
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| height x width |
80-100cm x 50-60cm
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| conditions |
Full sun to par shade in well-drained soil
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| landscape use |
Specimen, group plantings, borders, rockeries, responds well to pruning
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