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This dwarf from the Yakushimanum collection is slow growing but so worth it. Lovely soft pink flowers surround a center of almost white center. A compact grower with good trusses of flowers and large leaves in the background. Can be grown in a decent pot or container in the courtyard or in the garden.

Likes a sunny position in the morning and afternoon shade. Mulching is beneficial to hold moisture in Summer heat.

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An outstanding Rhododendron with gorgeous blooms that appear mid spring. Coral pink buds open to frilly, waxy blooms made up of a mass of lemon, bell-shaped flowers. Glossy green foliage and a nice compact habit. Must have! Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Evergreen.

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This is a tall evergreen shrub up to 3m, with large shiny leaves which look attractive all year round. It has rounded clusters of tiny pink perfumed flowers in Aug-Sept. From Central America, it is a very tough, drought-tolerant plant and is useful as a background shrub or grown as an informal hedge.

Trimming it back after flowering will promote a denser form. It will look at its best, and be most floriferous, in a sunny spot. It dislikes frost.

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aka Firecracker plant, Coral bush

A low growing shrub with almost needle-like, weeping foliage. Pretty, tubular flaming coral red flowers from Spring through to Autumn. Makes a garden look very tropical. Likes well drained soil in a sunny position. Would like attractive in a pot or container as well. Evergreen.

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aka Christmas Box

A useful evergreen shrub for difficult, cold, shady areas as this is where it loves to grow. Glossy green foliage, small fragrant white flowers followed by bright crimson berries. Looks best group planted. Prefers a rich soil with nice dollop of organic matter.

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A top performing little shrub with attractive, dainty, variegated foliage. Little pink stars of bloom appear on and off almost all year round. Performs well without fuss but prefers protection from harsh frost. Happiest in the sun with good drainage. Evergreen.

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A top performing little shrub with attractive, dainty, variegated foliage. Little white stars of bloom appear on and off almost all year round. Performs well without fuss but prefers protection from harsh frost. Happiest in the sun with good drainage. Evergreen.

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A delightful small round shrub that has flower heads of pale lemon mid-late Spring. Very prolific and the flowers will cover the shrub. Prefers well drained, light in weight soil and full sun. Water regularly to establish in first Summer. Good for in the garden or in a pot for decoration. Evergreen.

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A spreading plant which layers its branches that are covered in needle foliage. They have salmon-pink terminal flower heads that preform in Spring. They like full sun in a well draind acidic soil. Ideal for rockeries or in a pot/container. Trim after flowering. Evergreen.

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Peppermint Star has delicate grey-green foliage and with dual pink flowers. Flowering from late winter and early spring, this plant has a tidy upright habit. Evergreen