| Description | Tulbaghia violacea variegata
A neat, low growing strappy leaved perennial plant in the onion family that has variegated foliage.
• Little purple flowers appear on tall stems above the foliage
• The leaves can be used in cooking just like chives!
• Gorgeous garden filler, for borders & edging or kept in pots
4"/10cm pot | Liriodendron tulipifera
The Tulip Tree is a beautiful tall tree with large leaves that have a lovely shape and smooth soft texture. A fast growing deciduous hardwood tree.
Tulip trees have striking yellow-green orange flecked coloured flowers. They are solitary flowers that sit in the extreme-most upper branches. The flowers resemble tulips, hence the name.
For an avenue we recommend planting these trees 7m apart or for a screen 3m apart. | Vitis Vinifera, Ornamental Grape Vine
Crimson Glory Vine is an absolutely beautiful large leaved deciduous climber with heart stopping Autumn colour. This is actually an ornamental (non-fruiting) variety of grape vine that has some fabulous features: it is very hardy, fast growing, long lived and tolerates a range of soils.
Crimson Glory Vines are happy in full sun to part shade. | Laurus nobilis 'Bay Tree'
Native to the Mediterranean, the bay tree is well known for its culinary use, often added to soups and stews. It is an upright, hardy evergreen tree with deep green, aromatic foliage. Leaves are glossy and oval in shape and hang from red-brown branches. In spring, yellow buds appear, opening to clusters of fluffy yellow flowers, adding a lovely contrast amongst the foliage. Tough, beautiful and useful, this tree lends itself well to hedging and is also an excellent choice for topiary. |
| Content | | | | Laurus nobilis 'Bay Tree'
Can be made into a standard shape and its leaf is widely used as a culinary herb. It's a great tree that can be used in small or large gardens, responds well to pruning.
It is an extremely adaptable plant that is coastal tolerant, prefers a sunny position in a well drained fertile soil. |
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| features |
Distinctively shaped large bright green leaves that turn rich golden yellow in autumn, the flowers are an unusual resembling a tulip with greenish-yellow, orange and brown markings
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| conditions |
Full sun to part shade in well drained soil
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| landscape use |
A beautiful specimen tree, large gardens, parks, long driveways
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