Rio Clara hibiscus have been grown for their extra large vibrant flowers and attractive dark green glossy foliage. A compact, multi branched, upright shrub with extra-large bicoloured yellow and orange ruffled blooms. Ideal for warm, frost free positions. Prune annually and mulch well. H 1.2m x W 50cm
Salvia Fashion Cherry Lush green foliage with contrasting dark stems sets this series apart, producing hundreds of cherry red blooms at at time for an intense garden display. One of the best pollinator genus on the market, this variety is well situated in a sunny spot with well drained soil. With a modest garden height and explosive colour they will certainly stand out from the crowd for all to admire spring through to autumn. Expert tip- Remove spent flowers and older foliage prune to one third during winter to tidy for emerging, fresh foliage in spring. H 1m x W 1m
Spanish Shawl A prolific display of purple/pink flowers cloak foliage from late spring through to early summer. Evergreen, dense mat forming foliage ideal for covering large areas or for cascading over embankments. Fast and easy to grow on retaining walls, embankments or rockeries, containers or hanging baskets, small or narrow spaces, fast growing for new gardens! Grows well in most soil types which are moist but well draining. Low maintenance once established. Apply a slow release fertiliser in spring to encourage profuse flowering. No pruning is generally required. Avoid using in areas of heavy frost. Spread to 50cm
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Cyclamen NOW IN! Cyclamen plants bloom in through autumn winter to early spring but are commonly given as holiday gifts thanks to forced blooming in a greenhouse. The heart shaped leaves of pink, red, or white leave behind a sweet scent that lends to the Cyclamen’s popularity. Care for cyclamen as houseplants or grow where hardy in rock gardens, borders, or raised beds. Care of Cyclamen plants is relatively easy as the plants require a cool, moderately humid environment with bright filtered light.
Hedera helix, commonly referred to as Ivy, is a fast-growing evergreen creeper that thrives in shady positions. This particular cultivar features variegated leaves in various shades of green heavily outlined in white. Ivy makes for a gorgeous indoor or patio feature plant and is extremely easy to propagate from cuttings. To prevent unwanted garden escape, dispose of trimmings and keep Ivy contained in a pot. As ivy is such a hardy and vigorous grower, it is also ideal to use as ground cover or to cover walls and trellis.
Elegant looking plants, perfect for formal or cottage gardens, though can add interest in many garden styles. Its bushy habit makes it ideal for decorative containers and the rich colour adds interest to mixed garden beds and brightens courtyards. Looks fantastic mass planted and is great for cut flowers. Plant with Lagerstroemia, Azaleas and Buxus balls.
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Lettuce - Cos and Burger
A traditional Cos Lettuce that has strong resistance to tip burn, with medium head size and frame. Cold tolerant and versatile with good uniformity and cut out and is a strong performer against Big-vein. Cos lettuce is a proven performer during the cooler harvests and is suitable for hydroponics and soil production.
Sunny position, well-drained, non-acidic soil rich in organic matter. Regular fertilising as they are heavy feeders. Shallow rooted so water frequently in hot or windy weather to prevent bolting. Outer leaves can be harvested while the plant is growing.
Burger (Batavia type) lettuce with extremely thick, durable, glossy and crunchy leaves. High yielding due to weight and high number of usable leaves. Very upright for easy harvest with excellent uniformity of leaf size and shape. Versatile product with outstanding shelf life suited to burger leaf and salad mix.
Thrives in a sunny to partly shaded position in moist well drained soil. Water and fertilise regularly. If planting in pots use a premium potting mix for best results.
Approaching autumn is the perfect time to feed your existing lawn or reseed areas that have become sparse over summer. Turbo Patch Repair Seed is a great value hardy blend of grass species that will do well all year round in the sun in Melbourne and includes a lawn starter feed. If you have a shadier area that only gets morning sun or is under a large tree, try the Sun or Shade Lawn Seed. For existing lawns, Weed'n'Feed is a great all in one product to knock out common broad leaf lawn weeds while feeding and boosting your lawn. Not safe for Buffalo lawns.
