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aka Lions Ear

Semi-evergreen shrubby perennial that hails from South Africa. The tall straight stems of aromatic foliage are topped off in summer and autumn with whorls of bright orange, furry, tubular flowers. Very striking. Plant in the sun in well drained rich soil for best results. Protect from frost. Semi-evergreen.

Leonotis or as it is commonly known 'Lion's Ear' will tolerate dry periods once it is established. Can be grown in coastal conditions. Cut back stems quite hard after flowering.

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Amy - Tidy erect growth - rosy red bracts early autumn through winter followed by creamy bracts early spring on long stems. Striking in full colour. Ideal for picking. PVR

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aka Leucadendron

This small, upright, evergreen shrub is at its most delightful in winter when the flower bracts are a gorgeous shade of warm cream. Just lovely in a vase. Happiest in a sunny well drained position in acid soil. Protect from harsh frost.

Avoid fertilisers but will respond well to compost or peat.

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aka Leucadendron

A stunning Leucadendron that looks good all year round. Stems of brilliant flame red flower bracts make a real statement and are irresistible for picking. Deserves a prominent position in a warm sheltered spot in the garden. Prefers acid soil and protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Leucadendrons are low nutrient plants i.e. they don't like a lot of fertilizer especially those with nitrogen and phosphate. If in doubt leave it out.

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aka Curly Leaf Ligustrum

A designer's delight. The unique, undulating dark green leaves of this evergreen shrub are thick and leathery and add architectural interest to any planting scheme. Use as a feature plant in the garden or a special container. Outstanding as a hedge. Hardy, compact and easy care. Evergreen.

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aka Box Honeysuckle

Bushy evergreen shrub with tiny oval deep green leaves. Small creamy white fragrant flowers in summer. Often used as a faster growing Box substitute. Ideal for topiary work and very effective for hedging. Fast growing and hardy.

If you want to quickly establish a nice compact low hedge then this is the plant for you. Lonicera needs a little more clipping than Box but it is very easy to maintain. When used for hedging or topiary then the flowers and fruit will be non existent.

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aka Privet Honeysuckle

An attractive, spreading form of Lonicera with fresh bright green new leaves slowly turning to a deeper green upon maturity. The cream flowers are fragrant and are followed by clusters of violet berries. Easy to grow in most conditions. Clips well, ideal for topiary. Evergreen.

Lonicera pileata is best treated as a foliage shrub and with its low spreading habit it is good to use as a background plant for banks and borders as well as Topiary. Tolerant of coastal conditions.

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Blonde N Gorgeous is a must-have evergreen plant for your garden. Stunning white tassel flowers abound In spring and autumn while year round olive green foliage is highlighted by coppery coloured growth tips in spring and summer. It's pendulous form provides substance and style to any garden. Happy in either sun or part shade and dry tolerant once established. Low Maintenance. Evergreen.