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Classic Flowering Combos
VINCA 'DART'S BLUE' A spreading ground cover plant with trailing stems and glossy green leaves. This evergreen plant bears a profusion of bright blue flowers for most of the year. Ideal for growing beneath shrubs and trees, for rockeries or for climbing up fences given some support. A tough plant that tolerates most soils and conditions including hot, dry spots. Prune after flowering to maintain compact growth.
FULL SUN/PART SHADE
H 15cm x W 60cm
LIRIOPE 'EVERGREEN GIANT' Widely used in landscaping Liriope are an ideal ground cover and border plant, smaller varieties are also perfect for planting between pavers. They are also great for underplanting and look fantastic with other glossy leaf plants such as Gardenia florida and Helleborous varieties. Liriopes perform best in shade to part sun, with protection from hot afternoon sun. Evergreen Giant is the largest of the Liriopes, and gets to H 1m x w 50cm
HYDRANGEA 'PURPLE BALL' A classic cottage garden plant with a rounded, deciduous habit, thick green leaves and large ball shaped flowers. Use in garden beds and containers. Great also as a cut flower. Vibrant colour for entertainment areas Large containers or tubs General garden use Traditional style gardens Ball Hydrangeas are coming to the end of their flowering now, so you can snag a bargain for 30% off
CAMELLIA 'ASAKURA' Asakura is a very showy and long flowering Camellia, with flowering extending from autumn through to early winter. The bush is vigorous, strong, upright and sun hardy. Leaves are dark green, thick and glossy highlighting the pink buds and showy white flowers. Asakura looks great either clipped to shape or left to form a natural tear dropped shaped shrub H 3m x W 2m
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Salvia 'Fashion' Salvia Fashion brings a burst of colour and height to mixed containers or garden beds and are renowned for their heat and drought tolerance. Fashion produces a variety of colours producing gorgeous tubular flowers on tall stems from early summer through to late autumn. Plants can be cut back by 1/3 after a heavy flush to encourage further blooms. Position in full sun and well drained soil for best results.
Can grow to 40cm tall and 30cm wide, with offsets appearing once the plant is mature. Position indoors in bright, indirect light. Does fine in low light, though leaves will be smaller on longer stems. They won't grow outdoors in cooler climates unless protected and kept dry over winter. In very cold cimates they should be wintered indoors. Plants should be allowed to dry out in warmer months and can survive long periods without water under low light. Keep on the dry side in colder climates in winter.
An attractive perennial with fine foliage and daisy-like flowers that makes a calming tea. It makes a soft apple-scented lawn.
Chamomile tea is a gentle sedative that is safe for children and will aid in digestion. it can be used externally to aid in in skin inflammations and wounds. To make chamomile tea take 8-10 flowers, add a cup of boiling water, cover and let steep for 7-10 minutes. Squeeze the stewed tea to release more flavour.
Plant in a part to full sun position with well drained but moist soil. Makes a delightful lawn that gives off an apple scent when walked on. Plant at about 20 plants per square metre for best results.
Harry's make the best Gardenia and Daphne food around. A specialised blend of nutrients and trace elements, Harry's Daphne and Gardenia food will get your plants looking spectacular for autumn, and Daphnes flowering into winter.
Gardenia food available in 1kg and 5kg tubs, and Daphne food available in a 600g tub
