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Prunus 'Goldmine' Nectarine removeLavandula 'English Lavender' 6" Pot removeParthenocissus 'Boston Ivy' removeStrelitzia 'Bird of Paradise' remove
NamePrunus 'Goldmine' Nectarine removeLavandula 'English Lavender' 6" Pot removeParthenocissus 'Boston Ivy' removeStrelitzia 'Bird of Paradise' remove
ImagePrunus 'Goldmine' NectarineA row of blooming Lavandula 'English Lavender' bushes with vibrant purple flowers grows behind a border of small, round stones.Two-storey building with white columns and windows almost entirely covered in green ivy, surrounded by leafy plants and trees.A Strelitzia 'Bird of Paradise' displays lush green leaves and a single orange bloom in a sunlit garden bed, surrounded by pink blossoms.
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Prunus persica nucipersica 

Goldmine Nectarine is a classic old fashioned Australian nectarine, the Goldmine nectarine has melting white flesh, delicious flavour, freestone, easy to grow and ripening late, smaller sized fruits, our most sought after nectarine.

Lavandula angustifolia 

Traditionally English Lavender was grown for its heavenly fragrance, used in oils and potpourri. • Small, slender blue-ish purple flowers on tall stems above the foliage • Grown in pots, as a hedge or in the cottage garden to attract bees and butterflies Tolerates drought and dry conditions, preferring well drained soils 6"/14cm pot

Parthenocissus tricuspidata

Boston Ivy is an incredibly vigorous deciduous climber that evenly covers any surface it is grown over, making it a very popular option for hiding unsightly spots.
  • Large glossy, green three-pronged leaves
  • Foliage turns bright crimson in the autumn, standing out dramatically in the landscape
  • Tolerates average soils, growing best in well drained loamy soil

Strelitzia reginae

Exotic blue and orange flowers in the shape of a bird give this plant its name, Bird of Paradise.

• Tropical looking broad round leaves • Looks great in pots, along fence lines and in poolside gardens • Tolerates drought, light frost and poor soils 

 
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Why buy Boston Ivy?

Boston Ivy is one of our most popular climbers, and rightfully so. It suits Melbourne's weather perfectly. It is a self-adhering climber which grows by clinging to the wall or surface, but without damaging stonework or invading cracks. It can be used to cover unsightly fences, or add a lush layer of green over masonry. Boston Ivy is deciduous and provides a phenomenal autumn display of oranges and red hues. It not only makes a fantastic addition to any garden, but is also a very cost effective way to add colour and beauty to bland areas.

What else do I need to know about buying Boston Ivy plants?

Boston Ivy is a very hardy and versatile climber and it can grow almost anywhere and under any conditions. However it loves a hot sunny spot with loose fertile soil and plenty of water, and in these ideal conditions it will grow to cover anything in no time. Boston Ivy can also grow in shade, in pots, in poor soils and confined garden beds. However, if conditions are less than perfect, expect it to grow more slowly. The trick is to plant it more densely to achieve ideal coverage if this is the case. Plant one plant every metre in ideal conditions, or more plants closer together if conditions are less than ideal. Check out our Boston Ivy fact sheet page for more information.

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Bird of Paradise are native to South Africa, and are very hardy and can be grown in full sun to part shade. They get their name from their exotic blue/orange flowers that resemble the head of a colourful tropical bird.

Bird of Paradise have large, lush foliage and look great when used in rockeries and interplanted with yuccas and agaves. Great for creating a tropical feel in the garden.

We refer to these as "Flowering Bird of Paradise" or Strelitzia Bird of Paradise (a bit of a mouthful that comes from their botanical name) because there is another variety of Bird of Paradise called Giant Bird of Paradise. These have much bigger leaves, are taller growing, and are often planted together with Flowering Bird of Paradise to create a multi-layered, tropic garden effect even as far south as Melbourne.

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height x width

1m x 1m

planting distance

For border: 50cm

features

Narrow aromatic grey-green leaves and slender spikes of tiny fragrant purple flower spikes during summer

conditions

Sunny open position in well-drained soil, lavender will not tolerate wet feet, please read Wet Feet Kills, prune after flowering

landscape use

Borders, hedges, single specimens, containers, cut flowers, pot pourri, oil, lavender sachets

planting distance

For hedge or screen: 1m

conditions

Full sun to part shade in well-drained soil, very frost hardy

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