Bred by the fellows at the stunning WA gardens, this native shrub or small tree is very hardy and adaptable to a wide range of locations and soils. It is generally trouble free, growing to about 4m high and 2m across. The flowers appear as beautiful crimson spikes which are borne in Spring and Summer. Requiring little to no maintenance, this variety flowers over a lengthy period and the slender, green foliage forms a neat, rounded appearance.
Silver Sunburst is a selected form of Chrysocephalum apiculatum which produces an abundance of dainty bright golden button flowers in clusters above the broad silver foliage from spring to early summer.
Grows best in full sun and will tolerate part shade. It is adaptable to most well drained moist soils, and requires summer watering when conditions are very dry, will tolerate light frost. Ideal for rockery plantings and can be used along pathways to create a colourful low level border 40cm x 40cm
Bidens is a cheerful vivid yellow ground cover daisy. Namid Early Yellow repeat flowers through spring and summer offering a long lasting floral display for sunny areas in the garden. With excellent branching and short flower stems it grows 20cm tall by 50cm wide.
It’s a great looking companion plant!
Keep well watered to encourage bud development in high heat.
Vivid yellow & red flowers filled with Inspiration- Carolyn
A variagated form of trifasciata producing masses of offsets to create a tight, dense cluster. Very hardy and tolerant of cold conditions if kept dry. Does well in indoor or outdoor environments and can even do well in low light. Should be left to dry out slightly during the warmer months.
50/60 cm Tall
Sweet Potato - Golden & Purple Sweet potatoes are an healthy alternative to regular potatoes and are high in Vitamin A, beta carotene and fibre whilst still giving good energy levels. They can be eaten in a multitude of was but best steamed, baked or lightly fried as chips.
Sweet potatoes are easy to grow but they do need a few things to grow really well. They need well dug, compost rich soil, and good drainage (essential). Plant in raised beds or on mounds 15cms high. This will avoid tubers rotting in wet weather. Sweet potato prefers airy, open position with plenty of sun, avoid moderate or heavy frosts. Deep soaking during spring , when plants are young. Keep dryer when older.
Harvest once the leaves start to yellow. The longer you leave them in the ground the better, but must be lifted before any frosts or tubers will rot. Dig up carefully to try and avoid nicking or slicing into the tubers. Leave in the sun to dry for a few hours. Sweet potatoes can be used fresh from the ground but will be sweeter if cured. This is simply storing in a warm (30ºC) airy space for 7-10 days. You can line boxes or baskets with newspapers and leave in a greenhouse or any space where the temperature is stable. After curing, store in a cellar or basement, ideally at around 12ºC. Harvest at 3-6 months
