| Description | Convolvulus cneorum
Contrasting foliage makes Convolvulus Silver Bush a striking feature in the garden.
• Slender silver foliage with bright, white cupped flowers
• Low growing, only 40cm high and round
• A beautiful addition to a cottage, low maintenance or potted garden | Washingtonia robusta
Common names: Mexican Cotton Fan Palm, Mexican Fan Palm, Mexican washingtonia, Washingtonia palm.
The Mexican Cotton Fan Palm is a medium-tall sized palm originating from Mexico. It can reach a mature height of 7m in Victoria's climate. It has large fan like fronds with remnant threads of foliage that appear like ‘cotton’ hanging from between frond segments. It is tough, drought and frost tolerant when established! It is a perfect addition for features and tropical gardens.
155 litre pot. | Osteospermum ecklonis 'Serenity Coral Magic™' African Daisy
Serenity Coral Magic is a bushy, evergreen flowering perennial with a profusion of large peach coloured daisy flowers with a pink centre. They are a compact well branched shrub that is a perfect addition to sunny borders or planter boxes.Excellent for slopes.
TIP: Cut back in late Summer to encourage reblooming and improve habit.
7''/18cm pot | Plumeria rubra
Frangipani Common White bears clusters of beautifully fragrant white flowers that have a yellow tinge in the centre and glossy dark green leaves. It flowers during the warmer months of November through to April. Flowers appear in clusters at the end of branches and have a very distinctive fragrance. Mature growth 5x5m. Perfect in pots. Must protect from frosts!
400 litre bag | Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Sioux'
'Sioux' Crepe Myrtles are tough, small trees that offer attractive bark, masses of medium musk pink flowers in summer and good yellow-orange autumn colours. One of the most popular hardy small trees around.
Crepe Myrtles are adaptable to most conditions, suitable for small gardens or amenity areas and can be a very effective street tree. | Mentha requienii
Corsican Mint, This is the smallest of all the mint species, native to Corsica, Sardinia, France and mainland Italy. It is a very low growing, spreading herb, only getting to a max of 10cm tall. Due to its low growing habit, it is perfect as a ground cover and when in a favourable position it can withstand some light footfall! People often plant it around pavers & steeping stones, or use it to edge walkways. Also a great choice for a rock or alpine garden. Unlike other mint species, this plant prefers and thrives in shaded areas, and prefers well drained soil with moderate watering. When choosing a spot in your garden for this plant, keep in mind that he is drought sensitive. This mint is one of the best mints to grow as a companion for things like broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower. It is said to keep pests insects away by obscuring the smell of the crop being protected by its "creme de menthe" aroma. Mice and rats are also said to dislike the aroma of this plant. This mint can be used in the kitchen the same as other mint varieties, and is the main flavour in the liqueur "creme de menthe". It's perfect to use in jellies, sauces, stir fries, salads, and a wide range of desserts. | Jasminum polyanthum, 'Florist Jasmine'
Jasmine polyanthum, also known as 'White Jasmine' or 'Pink Jasmine' is a very vigorous evergreen climber with little pink buds that burst into deliciously scented white flowers. This is the one that is famous for it's wonderful scent. Can be grown in full sun to part shade positions and can be easily grown in pots or along fences as coverage.
This is a vigorous climber - so use caution when planting in gardens close to bush land, and near . It is perfect kept in pots or containers, which helps to control it & for minimum maintenance. Or plant it in a small bed & let it ramble lavishly over a wall or fence. |
| Additional information |
| botanical-name |
Convolvulus cneorum
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| height-x-width |
50cm x 50cm
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| planting-distance |
For border: 50cm
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| features |
Rounded shrub with silver-grey leaves, large white flowers emerge from pink buds in spring and summer
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| conditions |
Full sun to part shade in well-drained soil, will tolerate drought once established
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| landscape-use |
Rockeries, pots, borders, general garden use
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| botanical name |
Washingtonia robusta
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| height x width |
6-10m tall, slow growing
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| features |
The shiny bright green fronds are almost circular
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| conditions |
Full sun in well drained soil, protected from heavy frosts
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| landscape use |
Specimen, avenue
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| Botanical Name |
Jasmine polyanthum
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| Mature Height |
6m
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| Mature Width |
4m
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| Uses |
Climber, pergolas, coverage, pots (with a trellis)
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| Flowering |
Yes. Small white flowers with pink underside from late winter – spring
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| Fragrant |
Yes
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