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aka Japonica or Flowering Quince

A shrub with an interesting network of bare branches that usually have thorns. Winter flowering with tight clusters of buds that open out to exquisite snow white blooms with a tinge of green in the centre. The flowers are followed by ornamental fruits that look like small quinces and rich green foliage.

Tough and hardy.

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Walpole Wax. A tidy compact small shrub which smothers itself in small reddish flowers in Spring. Suitable for picking and floral displays. Adaptable to a wide range of soil types in full sun.

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aka Winter Sweet

Well we can't award this winter flowering shrub the top prize for beauty but we can give it 10 out of 10 for perfume. From mid winter the bare branches are covered in soft yellow flowers with the most delicious fragrance. Picks well so put some in a vase for instant aromatherapy. Deciduous.

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aka Mexican Orange Blossom

Mexican Orange Blossom. This elegant shrub has fine narrow dark green aromatic foliage. In summer pink buds open out to a mass of white starry flowers. Very pretty as a back-ground shrub in the border. Will grow in sun or part shade and is quite undemanding and hardy. Evergreen.

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aka Mexican Orange Blossom

A useful evergreen shrub to brighten up dull and shady corners of the garden as the new foliage is a golden yellow maturing to yellow-green. Little white flowers appear in spring. Happy in average conditions with protection from the afternoon sun.

Commonly known as Mexican Orange Blossom which refers to the look of the flower rather than the fragrance. Both the leaves and flowers of Choisya have an aromatic fragrance rather than a sweet perfume.

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aka Mexican Orange Blossom

A top rated performance plant for multiple planting, filling in a background or can be used as a low hedge. Glossy deep green leaves are offset by aromatic clusters of white flowers late winter through spring. Hardy and easy to grow in sun or light shade. Evergreen.

The name Mexican Orange Blossom describes the look of the white flowers rather than the perfume as the flowers of this useful shrub are aromatic rather than sweetly perfumed.

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aka Mexican Orange Blossom

A wonderful easy care shrub with a neat and tidy habit. Narrow dark green aromatic foliage that always looks good. In spring and summer masses of white star shaped flowers open from pale pink buds. Will grow in sun or part shade, prefers an acid soil but overall is really quite tolerant. Evergreen

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aka Rock Rose

A fabulous shrub for hot, dry or coastal conditions. The coarse green foliage and large papery white flowers with their bright yellow centres make a real show from spring through to summer. Benefits from a trim after flowering and protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

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aka Rock Rose

Rock Rose. Makes a 'Brilliant' show in summer when the aromatic foliage is smothered with rich rosy pink flowers with deep maroon markings and yellow centers. Hardy to most conditions. Great for hot dry spots. Very reliable. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape. Evergreen.

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aka Rock Rose

Rock Rose. A lovely little shrub for a sunny border or bank. The grey-green foliage is aromatic and has open faced blooms of pure white, with a crimson blotch and yellow centre making a very showy display in late spring. Prefers well drained soil, can tolerate drought once established. Evergreen.

Cistus should be trimmed lightly after flowering. They prefer a light soil and don't need a lot of feeding.