Warm Winter Blush ! This lovely combination is fabulous in a sunny spot in the garden as well as a vase.
LEUCADENDRON 'DEVILS BLUSH' Leucadendron Devils Blush will add a spectacular vibrant red colour to your garden or patio. Ideal for low maintenance, low water use gardens and pots. It has unique cone like flowers with red and lime green bracts. Prune flowers as a long lasting cut flower and the shrub will need little other maintenance. Fertilise with Native Fertiliser in Spring.
H1x 1M FULL SUN
ANIGOZANTHUS 'BUSH INFERNO' A compact medium sized variety, forming a good sized clump. Bold red larger flowers mainly in spring and summer, spot flowering at other times, bird attracting and great cut flowers. Very good in Mediterranean climates, not as vigorous in humid climates where they are best grown in pots. Feed before flowering and again after removing dead flower stems to stimulate new growth. Maintenance is easy, remove old leaf fans that have dead flowers attached, and damaged growth can also be pulled or cut off. H 50 x 50cm FULL SUN
PHILOTHECA 'CASCADE OF STARS' A naturally compact and delightful small shrub with a cascading habit, and aromatic light green foliage.Buds start to form in winter with masses of soft pink buds in early spring which open to white star shaped flowers in mid to late spring. A sunny to part shaded spot in well drained soil is ideal Great for containers and on banks and walls where it can spill over, as a feature plant or mass planted. A good easy care plant. H 50x 50cm FULL SUN
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GIFTS-2-GO! From $29.99 Daphne 'Perfume Princess' Daphne ‘Perfume Princess’ is a delightful evergreen shrub, with larger, non yellowing foliage compared to other Daphne. Flowers can be four times larger than Daphne odora species and have a delicious perfume with sweet citrus undertones. Lilac buds fade to white and open all down the stem intensifying the fragrance. Grows in sun or shade with low water requirements. Once established requires only occasional deep watering during periods of extended heat. Plant in a well-drained position which is critical for success with any Daphne. For optimum results, lightly trim and feed with Harrys Daphne Food to maintain shape and vigor. Tolerant of both acid and alkaline soil types H 1.2 x 1.2m W
Epipremnum Snow Queen, also known as "Frosty", has a trailing habit with distinctive leaf markings, making this variety an ideal houseplant. Perfect for the home or office where its magnificent and unique foliage can be admired.
Prefers well drained soil, allowing the soil to dry out between watering especially during the winter months. They are best positioned in medium light. In low light the foliage may turn darker. Protect from draughts and chilly locations.
Water when soil feels dry or plant starts to droop. Keep soil moist but not wet, watering more in summer and less in winter.
A compact perennial with attractive, lance shaped lime green leaves laced with dark red veins.
The tart, lemony leaves can be pulled from the base of the plant by hand, discard the stem and use the leaves to flavour soups, sauces and salads. Sorrel leaves partner well with avocado in a salad or on a sandwich. Only use the young leaves for salads and cook the older leaves.
Add some shredded leaves to scrambled eggs, omelettes and frittata:
Quinoa salad loves the tangy addition of sorrel as do seafood and tomato dishes. Stir finely shredded sorrel through a basic white sauce to give a real zing to vegetables.
Sorrel contains iron, vitamin A, vitamin C, some calcium, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium. It is astringent, cooling and diuretic. A tea from the leaves can be used to lower a fever and a poultice will help ease itchy skin conditions.
Prefers moist but well drained soil in a part to full sun position:
Height 60cm x Width 50cm
Native Potting Mix & Fertilisers As many natives start coming into flower from late Autumn through to Spring, now is a fantastic time of year to repot and feed your Australian native plants! Native potting mix has all you need to keep your native plants growing and flowering happily and contains a wetting agent and native-suitable fertiliser.
For your natives in the garden, a slow release feeding twice a year will make a big difference. We have both organic based and stronger prill feeds.
