FOLIAGE ATTRACTION ! This perennial trio are great in the garden to attract birds & pollinators!
ACER PALMATUM 'SANGO KAKU' Coral Bark Maple is a deciduous tree with superb autumn and winter colour. This tree has attractive double serrated leaves with five to nine lobes. They are green in colour during Spring and then turn a bright yellow with an orange tinge at Autumn. The striking bark turns a brighter red in winter providing colour throughout the year. Plant in morning sun/semi-shade and protect from summer afternoon sun. Water well on hot windy days. A wonderful feature tree 5m x 5m or small if planted in large containers.
HELLEBORUS 'BURGUNDY' Loved by gardeners for their showy winter flowers Helleborus x hybridus, commonly known as winter roses, are tough evergreen perennials that are well suited to south eastern Australia's climate.
Hellebores have handsome glossy divided foliage, are drought tolerant once established and are ideal mass planted under trees. Being seed-raised plants, Hellebores may show some variation in flower colour and shape within each strain. Perfect in semi-shade to full shade. Ideal under and around deciduous trees and shrubs. Best in well-drained fertile garden soil that has had organic matter added. Flowers from June to September Part - Full shade position Height and spread: 45cm x 45cm
This lovely, fast growing Heuchera has the reddest leaves ever, and a great crown. The leaves are cut and somewhat ruffled, and reddest in the Spring Autumn and Winter when the temperatures are cooler. The spikes of white flowers in mid summer compliment and contrast with the foliage. The constasting foliage is fabulous as a border or speciman in a pot. Full Sun or Part Shade with growth 40cm x 40cm.
Eye catching foliage and flowers filled with Inspiration! - Carolyn
Tom's Indoor Combo of the Week!
Calathea 'White Cloud' in Franklin Tub White Cloud is a stunning cultivar that is well-suited for indoor gardens and terrariums due to its hardiness and ability to thrive in low light. Its slow growth rate means it requires little maintenance and can be kept small and compact for extended periods, making it ideal for small spaces. When grown in pots, it should be watered well but allowed to almost dry out between watering, while in terrariums it should be watered sparingly. It can be placed in indirect sunlight or provided with artificial light but should be kept away from heaters and draughty areas.Calathea ornata cannot survive in cold outdoor climates and should be kept on the dryer side during winter.
A dynamo in the garden with flowers galore. The upright stems of indigo blue flowers can, with a bit of light pruning, repeat into autumn. It is a wonderful border/bedding plant and also works well in containers (where it will be more compact).
The foliage forms a dense, tidy mound below the blooms. It is a condensed and better behaved form of the legendary Salvia 'Indigo Spires' which has been hugely popular around the world for many years.
Salvia ‘Mystic Spires Blue’ is a well branched, tough and hardy. Grows best in full sun with a well drained soil; drainage is especially important over a wet winter. Once established it is quite dry tolerant. Pinch out the spent blooms to keep it blooming and encourage a dense habit. As it goes into winter dormancy it can be pruned back to 20cm to make way for the new growth.
Salvia ‘Mystic Spires Blue’ is compact plant so suitable for pots.
A half hardy perennial with green serrated foliage that has its own unique aroma. Has a spicy (Basil x Coriander x Anise x Cinnamon x grass) flavour that gives layers of fragrance to lightly cooked Asian dishes. To best enjoy the taste it should be used raw or added just after removing from the heat. The most common use is the leaf but seeds and flower buds have their own particular flavours. It is also popular in Chinese medicine for colds and flu.
Prefers well drained sunny position in the garden or in large pots. Will grow in most soil types and needs regular feeding and watering during summer. Frost sensitive and best treated as an annual in colder areas. Will self seed if allowed to flower.
A 3 in 1 insecticide, miticide and fungicide Pest control for the likes of caterpillars, aphids, powdery mildew and blight Apply to foliage, including undersides Best time to apply in evening or early morning when air is still and the bees are less active
