| Description | Dieffenbachia seguine
Variegated Dumb Cane, Cool Beauty is an ideal indoor plant with gorgeous leaves that have thick dark green edges and splashed of cream and lime green throughout the centers. It will provide a tropical feel to your home, patio or garden if protected from extreme weather. Grows best in a brightly lit spot indoors, or a shady position outdoors, protected from direct sun. Keep moist and plant in well drained soil. Is toxic to children and pets if eaten.
5"/12cm pot | Cycas revoluta
Sago Palms are wonderfully tough little palms, growing strong in the tough climate and soils of Victoria.
• Very slow growing.
• Thin, fern-like foliage, sprouting from the centre
• Can be grown in pots, suitable for modern or tropical gardens | Cupressus macrocarpa
Monterey Cypress or Western District Cypress a large evergreen tree conifer which lives long and grows large in perfect conditions. Native to coastal California, it suits coastal conditions and has the unique tendancy to be "sculptured" by the wind over time as it grows.
The foliage grows in dense sprays, bright green in color. The leaves are scale-like and produced on rounded shoots. Makes a good windbreak in coastal areas. | 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. | Leptospermum hybrid
Leptospermum ‘Piccolo’ is a compact, low-growing Tea Tree prized for its vibrant reddish-pink flowers that smother the plant in spring. With its fine, evergreen foliage and naturally rounded form, ‘Piccolo’ makes an excellent choice for borders, rockeries, low hedges, and native gardens. It’s also a magnet for pollinators like bees and butterflies.
- Mature Size: Approx. 60–80cm high x 60cm wide
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Uses: Borders, native gardens, feature plant, containers, wildlife gardens
6" / 14 cm pot |
| Additional information | |
| botanical name |
Cycas revoluta
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| height x width |
Up to 2m, but slow growing
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| features |
Short single or multiple trunks develop with a compact crown of palm-like stiff fine pinnate dark green leaves, very unusual and attractive
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| conditions |
Sun to shade in moist well-drained soil, protect from heavy frosts
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| landscape use |
Pots, courtyards, plaza?s, specimens, general landscaping
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| Toxicity |
All parts of a sago palm, especially the seeds, are extremely poisonous when ingested by humans or animals.
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| botanical name |
Cupressus macrocarpa
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| height x width |
10m x 5m
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| planting distance |
For hedge or screen: 2-2.5 metres
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| features |
Thin green scented foliage, fast growing, bushy, can be trimmed, evergreen
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| conditions |
Full sun to part shade, well-drained soil, mulch around base, free of grass and weeds around the base, wind, salt and frost tolerant
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| landscape use |
Hedges, screens, windbreaks, shade and topiary
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| botanical name |
Coleus Cannis
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