| Description | Camellia japonica ‘Nuccio’s Pearl’
Camellia ‘Nuccio’s Pearl’ variety showcases large, semi-double blooms in creamy white with a delicate blush of pink at the petal edges, creating a luminous effect throughout late winter and spring. Perfect for shaded garden beds, hedges, or container displays.
- Pruning: Light pruning after flowering to shape and encourage bushy growth
- Flowering Season: Late winter to spring
- Mature Size: Approx. 1.5–2.5m high x 1.5–2m wide
6" / 14 cm pot | Centella asiatica
When we think about herbs we think of things like parsley, sage and thyme, which all originate from Southern Europe. We don't hear much about those from Asia, let alone native Australian herbs. "Gotu kola" is more commonly known here as the arthritis plant. This herb has been cultivated in India, China, tropical Asia and Africa for centuries. It comes from the same family of plants as parsley and it has close relatives in Australia. Some of the traditional claims made about the medicinal properties of this plant include ; the extension of life, control of tuberculosis and leprosy, relief of high blood pressure and the pain and swelling associated with arthritis as well as a treatment for cancer and irritating skin ailments. It has also been referred to as Indian Ginseng because of its stimulating effects on many parts of the body. The arthritis herb has been used as a medicine for thousands of years in countries where it grew naturally. It is claimed to have beneficial effect on a number of other ailments including psoriasis, ulcers, rheumatism, acute infections and inflammation, upper respiratory tract infections, diarrhoea, fevers and diseases of the female reproductive organs. Modern clinical tests on humans and animals have confirmed a positive effect in the treatment of skin ailments such as ulcers, burns and wounds. The recommended daily dose is two leaves of 40mm diameter per adult, or the equivalent in smaller leaves. The leaves have a bitter taste particularly if grown in full sun. You may be able to eat the leaves straight from the plant or alternatively they can be chopped up and used like a parsley garnish on salads or mashed potato. It is commonly used to flavour rice dishes in Southeast Asia. A weak tea can be made which you might like to sweeten with honey. The naturally occurring organic chemicals in the leaves include strong alkaloids and a carcinogen called asiaticoside. It is recommended therefore, that you do not exceed this dose as symptoms of headache, dizziness and insomnia have been reported. This plant also goes by the common name of swamp pennywort and this is a clue to its preferred environment, which is shady and swampy. In such a location this plant can grow very quickly. The arthritis plant can be easily grown in the home garden. It thrives under shade in pots, hanging baskets and particularly in bog gardens or by a pond. A good idea is to keep this plant in a confined position such as a tub to prevent it from escaping. And a good potting mix will see this plant take off quickly.
4" pot size. | Betula pendula youngii 'Weeping Silver Birch'
Weeping Silver Birch is a beautiful tree that is medium sized. Grows best in a position of full sun to partial shade. Silver Birch is great for larger gardens and parks etc. It's bark remains white at the base.
This tree is easy to grow and will thrive in most types of soil. This Weeping Silver Birch is deciduous and bears lovely small green leaves.
12" pot size, approximately 6ft tall. |
| Additional information |
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| botanical name |
Centella asiatica, or Hydrocotle asiatica.
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| botanical name |
Betula pendula ?Youngii?
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| height x width |
Height of the standard x 3m at 20 years
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| features |
Silver/white peeling bark, bright green small leaves, graceful long weeping branches
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| conditions |
Plant in full sun to part shade in well drained mulched soil
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| landscape use |
An excellent specimen for any garden, may be trimmed into more of an umbrella shape or left to weep to the ground
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