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	Ficus hillii 'Hill's Weeping Fig' remove	Senecio 'Blue Chalk Sticks' remove
Name	Ficus hillii 'Hill's Weeping Fig' remove	Senecio 'Blue Chalk Sticks' remove
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Price	$39.99 – $1,199.99Price range: $39.99 through $1,199.99	$0.00 – $14.99Price range: $0.00 through $14.99
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Description	Ficus microcarpa hillii Ficus hillii or 'Hill's Weeping Fig' are the hardiest of the evergreen ficus plants and are the number one choice for standardizing. The soft, white bark contrasts beautifully against the exuberant, glossy green foliage, making a feature out of your pleached hedge or standard topiary. Unlike other ficus, the foliage of the Hill's Weeping Ficus can be hit by a hard frost without recoiling and turning black. Ficus hillii can tolerate a wide range of soils from clay to sandy, preferring a rich, moist loam in which it would thrive. They grow best in full sun to part shade and produce no flowers, making it a no mess hedging option! Ficus roots are known to be quite vigorous, but can be controlled by keeping the foliage and head of the plant trimmed, roughly 2-4 times a year. They are best planted away from water pipes, easements and pools to avoid any root issues. See our Ficus Hedging & Screening Factsheet here for more about the different Ficus varieties! For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below	Senecio serpens This incredibly popular succulent has quirky, blue, finger-like leaves and grows like a groundcover. • Ideal for rockeries, pots, garden edges and over retaining walls • For best colour and performance, plant in full sun • Very hardy and almost no maintenance
Content		Why buy Blue Chalk Sticks? [one_half] [/one_half] [one_half_last] Blue Chalk is a visually appealing, spreading succulent with a distinct “blue” shade and interesting texture. Blue Chalk is native to South Africa and can easily tolerate harsh environments. It can be used in many forms ie: groundcover, in pots, as a border and to add contrast to your garden. Blue Chalk is a very low maintenance plant that is drought tolerant and is also effective as a fire retardant! It is best in full sun through to part shade, is low growing and very quickly spreads to form a “carpet-like” effect. [/one_half_last]
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Additional information	Other Common Names Chinese Banyan, Indian Laurel, Malayan Banyan, White Trunk Ficus Origin Asia, Australia Plant Type Tree Leaf Drop Evergreen Sunshine Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Part Shade Tolerances Pollution Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant Soil Type Clay, Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy, Sandy – Loam, Well drained pH Acidic, Neutral Water Requirement Moderate Fertilise Me December, February, January, March, November, October, September Fertilizer Frequency Monthly, When needed Planting Distance 1 every 80cm, 1 per metre Best time to plant All Year Max Height 10m Max Width 3m Growth Speed Fast Prune Me 3-5 times a year, Only in the warmer months Size Maintained at 2m, 3m Flowering No Foliage Colour Green Fruit / Seed No Toxic To Dogs Uses Hedging & Screening, Pots, Standard, Topiary