Warm Volcanoes, Cherry Candles and Unique Flamingos

VOLCANO AROUND THE FOUNTAIN 
So many Camellias arrived this week.
Camellia japonica 'VOLCANO'
takes pride of place around the fountain adding glorious blooms to our warm red theme.
Large, bright red, formal double blooms are borne early to mid-season on a vigorous shrub with bushy growth. The bud appears rose-like and opens to beautifully ruffled blooms.
With attractive, glossy, dark green, thick foliage, Volcano loves morning sun or a part shade position. Shelter from the hot afternoon sun and wind. Can be planted under large trees to add a pop of colour to a dark area. Great for a shady rear fence line.
 

Warm Reds filled with year round inspiration -Carolyn
 

This amazing plant is a dense, compact shrub with small leaves and an array of candle shaped flowers ranging from yellows to oranges. They bloom from late summer to winter. These Australian natives will also attract a myriad of bird species.

They do very well against rock walls or to plant as compact, short borders. Cherry candles grow to approximately 70-90cm tall and are ideally planted in sandy soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. They like full sun and can tolerate cold and hot temperatures year round. Feed with natural, low phosphorous native fertilizer in early spring.

Glorious Green Flamingo Lily

For the indoor plant collector,who likes the most unusual, this unique Anthurium (Flamingo Lily) has an amazing green flower which develops pink venation as it ages.
Growers tips
Do not over-water anthuriums as it may cause root damage and yellowing of the leaves.
Fertilize the anthurium plant about every other month with Searles Flourish. Avoid draughts and strong temperature fluctuations.
 In winter, anthurium plants need a 6 week rest period at a 15°C with little water.

Snow queen, Gold leaf, Marble queen and Scindapsus aureum or Epipremnum aureum are easy care, indoor climbers. Allow to hang from a height or train up a stake or trellis. Devil’s ivy are quite dry tolerant, but water more in the warmer months to promote new growth. Place in a bright spot away from direct sun, the brighter the spot the more the plant will variegate. The traditional devils ivy, has yellow variegation, whilst the ‘Marble Queen’ and ‘Snow Queen’ varieties have white variegation. The gold variety has a completely golden leaf and will appreciate the most light.

Feijoa (Acca sellowiana)

Hardy, evergreen, medium-tall shrub with leathery leaves and clusters of red flowers. Heavy crops of bright green fruit are produced in autumn. 
Ideal for hedges and screens even in coastal aereas. The sweet fruit can be eaten raw or used for jam, jellies and chutney. 
Feijoa trees usually fruit 2-3 years after planting, and should be fed regularly from spring to late summer to ensure a healthy tree and bumper harvest. It’s important to provide a balance of Nitrogen (N, for leafy growth), Phosphorus (P, for root development) and Potassium (K, for flowering and fruit production). Best to use fruit and citrus food to promote lots of flowers. 
A hardy plant which prefers a sunny position in well drained soil. Deep watering during warm season improves fruit quality.
Height 4m x 1.5-2m wide

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