Pretty Precious and Practical ! Bring some drama, zest and everlasting flowers to your garden with this trio. Even better cut some and bring inside!
LEUCADENDRON 'EBONY' Ebony is a stunning Leucadendron that features dark red to purple foliage. The dark purple/charcoal coloured bracts are highlighted by a vibrant red flower that is tinged with green and yellow. A compact grower, Ebony is ideal even for the smaller garden and grows well in a container. Prune to suit in late winter-early spring to encourage flowering.
Bush Zest is a kangaroo paw which creates an vivid display of pure bright yellow flowers that last for months. This tough, hardy variety will hold its colour year round, and continue to produce flushes of flower from early spring through to late autumn. Remove spent plowers ans old leaves and apply Native Fertiliser to encourage new growth. A kangaroo paw perfect for patio pots and containers. H40cm x 45cm FULL SUN
Bracteantha Elite Garnet has proven to be one of the most compact varieties and covers itself with profuse flushes of papery deep red blooms. The flowers last for months. Best flowering is from September to May but Elite Garnet will flower continuously if trimmed after a flush is completed.. Ideal for garden borders, pots and mixed planters or mixed with other colours in the Elite range in your garden beds. Flowers can be cut and dried for small posies.
In the cooler months, it is important that Bracteantha are kept a little drier and in well-drained soil. When Elite Garnet has finished a flush, trim to shape and it will re-flower quickly. Avoid pruning during the cold months in fact keep as much foliage on as possible and wait until the warmer weather. Fertilise seasonally with organic fertliser. H 40cm x 40cm FULL SUN - PART SHADE
Vibrant Flowers & Bold Foliage Filled with Inspiration! Carolyn
Elite Alstroemerias have been selected for the longest flowering and most compact habit. Ensuring continuous blooms while low maintenance, Elite Alstroemerias come in a wide range of colours to choose from.
Full sun to part shade in well drained soil.
Ideal for big pots and planters, as well as garden beds and rockeries. Perfect for long-lasting cut flowers to display inside the home. Give adequate water until established, then Elite Pink can withstand short dry periods, but performs best with regular watering.
Once the flowers are spent, pluck the whole stem from the rhizome to encourage new growth. Do the same with dead or yellow leaves and Elite Pink will reward you with a perfect flower display year round. Alstroemerias will always reshoot quickly from intact rhizomes so don't be scared to pluck most of the plant if needed. Fertilise seasonally with organic fertiliser.
HEIGHT: 25-40CM
WIDTH: 30-50CM
Tom's Indoor Pick of the Week! Calathea crocata in Tall Lavender Pot Calatheas are stunning indoor plants that are generally very hardy and do well in low light making them very well suited for indoor use in pots or terrariums.They are very slow growing and will not require much maintenance. They can grow 30 to 40cm tall and provide stunning orange flower bracts for most of the growing season. Water well if kept in pots but sparingly in terrariums; potting mix must be allowed to almost dry between waterings. Keep on the drier side in winter. Avoid heaters and draughty positions. Keep in some direct sunlight or provide artificial light. Fertiliser should be only used if you would like the plant to grow. Lack of fertiliser will keep plants shorter and more compact. This Calathea is hardy but will not survive outdoors in cold climates.
A large attractive plant with deep green leaves and red stems that are excellent for desserts.
An easy to grow clumping shrub will grow in most parts of the garden. It prefers rich soil and regular moisture. Do not let it dry out during summer. Make sure to grab some tomato vegie dust to stop those pesky caterpillars eating the leaves.
The stems of the rhubarb should be used as the leaves are toxic if eaten. Chop the stems and place in a pot with a centimetre of water. Bring to the boil, then simmer, stirring constantly until the stems lose their shape and become a soft mash. Sugar, stevia or honey, maple syrup can be added as needed. The stewed rhubarb can be eaten hot or cold with ice cream or mixed into a tart, pie or crumble.
Insectrap protects fruit and trees from damage caused by the Citrus Gall Wasp, Fruit Fly (including the Mediteranian Fruit Fly) and other insect pests. It attracts these pests to its glue field and permanently traps them, interrupting their life cycle and reducing their population. How to use:
Remove Insectrap from its package. Gently push the enclosure upwards then hold the bottom of the stick with one hand. With the other hand twist the top end to expose the holes. Hang it on the outer limbs of the branch by its hook. Discard when outer surface is full of insects and replace with a new one. Effective for 3 to 4 months from date of use or until full of insects
Make sure to feed your citrus for Spring as well with organic Fruit & Citrus Food
Protect Citrus from Gall Wasp! 
