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Symbol of new life! Plants are such a wonderful symbol of growth hope and new life! Add uplifting pink to the garden this long weekend.
Lagerstroemia 'Tonto' The most compact of the Crepe Myrtles perfect for courtyards or large pots. A large shrub to small tree it is tolerant of a wide range of site conditions. Flowers are bright fuchsia-pink to red coloured flowers borne mid-summer to early autumn. New growth is bronzy then leaves are dark green turning bright reddish-maroon in autumn. Best in FULL SUN- Good to moderate drought and heat tolerance. H 3 x W 3 metres.
Gaura 'Elite Pink' With a constant display of little bright flowers on long stems and its compact growth habit Elite Pink Gaura is sure to impress from summer until late autumn. Excellent backdrop for perennial beds and superb for filling spaces in sunny shrubberies. Also great in a pot to watch the flowers dance in the breeze.
EXPERT TIP -Cut back hard after flowering to maintain bushy growth. Mulch well and keep moist in very dry weather. Fertilise seasonally with an organic fertiliser.
FULL SUN TO PART SHADE
H 60-100CM x 50-100CM
CHOCOLATE BOX Hebe 'Strawberry Cream' Hebe 'Strawberry Cream' is a compact, easy-care shrub with bold bi-colour strawberry pink and white blooms and rich purple foliage in cooler months. Australian-bred and disease-resistant, it offers year-round colour and thrives in a variety of climates. Ideal for garden beds, potted displays, balconies, or mixed plantings. FULL SUN -PART SHADE H60cm x 80cm
As the flowers age they gently change to shades of pale and deeper pinks. ‘Candlelight’ is an elegant, yet extremely hardy shrub with strong stems ensuring that flowers are held proudly upright from later summer through to the autumn season. Height to 1.5m x Spread to 1.5m
Purify your indoors with Peacock Plant - Calathea makoyana. Watch the leaves move into a vertical position at night to reveal the amazing foliage patten. A species of plant belonging to the genus Calathea in the family Marantaceae, native to eastern Brazil. Calathea has round pale green leaves, the upper surfaces marked with dark green blotches along the veins, and the lower surfaces coloured deep purple. Plant Uses: Indoor vibrant colour foliage Containers or tubs
Rufus is vibrant and compact. Fabulous in pots or as a pop of colour in the garden. Small clump-forming perennial grey strap-like leaves. Deep orange flowers from Sept-Dec. Plant only in well-drained soils or potting mix
Beautiful Winter flowering perennial - colours vary in availability, each sold separately
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Chrysocephalum 'Yellow Mat' Magnificent yellow carpet of flowers and grey/green foliage for a sunny spot or as a border to a large old style perennial garden bed. Excellent weed suppressant. Plant in full sun position with good drainage. Fertilise and occasional water in heat of summer. Light prune in mid spring.
Indoor Combo of the Week!
Hoya 'Lisa' in Strawberry Planter A stunning variegated form of this popular native species found in WA and NT. Hardy, fast growing and very easily flowered. Clean white flowers up to 1.5 cm across in bunches of 10 to 15, this australis has tight compact foliage and is well suited to arid environments. Tolerant of most temperatures but must be kept dry and protected in colder climates. Keep drier in winter in colder climates and moist in warmer months. In tropical climates reduce watering in summer to promote more flowers.
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Martin's Edible Pick of the Week
Kang Kong (water spinach) This classic leafy Asian green that has an aquatic or semi-aquatic habit. It is a fast growing vegetable and is perennial in tropical regions and treated as an annual in cooler climates.
This versatile green partners well with all Asian flavours like laksa leaf, corainder, ginger, garlic and chilli
Generally used in stir fries but can be steamed and eaten as any other leafy green. Healthy vegetable that is easy to cook and prepare but must be eaten fresh. All parts of the plant are edible.
Plant in a sunny position with ample water. Harvest young leaves regularly and use straight away. The more you harvest the better it produces. Fertilise with a maxicrop seaweed fertiliser regularly.
EXPERT TIP - Always remember to target snails in the two months starting with A - April and August. The population will then be diminishes and your plants will be protected. Developed to provide more effective slug and snail control with less danger to animals and wild life. Low risk to domestic pets, dogs, cats, native birds & lizards, when used as directed on packaging. Eco-friendly as breaks down as nutrients for soil & plants. Harmless to earth worms and beneficial insects. 1kg treats 200 square metres Ideal on vegies, herbs and flowers. Active Constituent: 60g/kg Iron EDTA Complex
