| Description | Lavandula angustifolia "Hidcote"
Hidcote Lavender is a dwarf bush with aromatic silver-green leaves bearing slender spikes of dark purple-blue flowers during spring and summer. The flowers are darker in colour than Munstead lavendar, and Hidcote does not grow as tall.
6" pot size, approximately 8-20cm in height. | Archontophoenix cunninghamiana
Bangalow Palms are native to Australia and are often used as indoor plants here down South. To grow into a very large tree they would probably require warmer climates than Melbourne, but as a small or medium size tree they look lovely anyway.
Use Bangalow Palms as a clumped indoor plant or in a sheltered spot outdoors to add a tropical feel to the garden. | Clethra Arborea "Lily Of The Valley Tree"
Lily Of The Valley Tree is an evergreen shrub or small tree with shiny green leaves. The long bunches of small white lily-shaped flowers are produced in summer and autumn.
This plant is a pretty specimen tree for small gardens. Its think foliage makes it great for hedging or screening.
13" pot size. |
| Additional information |
| botanical name |
Lavandula angustifolia "Hidcote"
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| height x width |
30cm x 30cm
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| planting distance |
For border: 25cm
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| conditions |
Sunny open position in well-drained soil, lavender will not tolerate wet feet, please read Wet Feet Kills, prune after flowering
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| landscape use |
Borders, low hedges, single specimens, containers, cut flowers, pot pourri, lavender sachets
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| botanical name |
Archontophoenix cunninghamiana
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| height x width |
6m x 4m, usually a bit smaller in Melbourne climate
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| features |
An elegant palm with long arching lime-green fronds, weeping panicles of lilac flowers are produced
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| conditions |
Part shade in a protected position from frost and hot winds
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| landscape use |
Specimen, group planting, shaded and protected areas, courtyards
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| botanical name |
Clethra arborea
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| height x width |
6m x 3m
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| features |
Glossy dark-green leaves and long panicles of Lily-of the Valley like flowers
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| conditions |
Part shaded position in moist well-drained soil, prefers acid soil
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| landscape use |
Specimen, shaded spots, avenues
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