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Brighten up your spring garden with the large, bright pink flowers of this lovely deciduous Azalea. Carmine rose pink flowers in masses of loose trusses totally smother the plant. Nice in containers. Evergreen. Plant in slightly acid soil plant. Prefers semi-shade.

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Fire up your spring garden with the stunning, hot, burnt orange flowers from this gorgeous azalea. Compact habit with green summer foliate and tones of scarlet and orange prior to leaf fall. PLant in acid soil for best results. Deciduous

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Fragrant, light pink flowers with pale pink centre and light yellow flare on the upper lobe. A free flowering shrub that provides a big splash of colour in spring. Plant in partial shade in acid soil. Deciduous

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Thai basil is sturdy and compact, has shiny green, slightly serrated, narrow leaves with a sweet, anise-like scent and hints of licorice, along with a slight spiciness lacking in sweet basil. Thai basil has a purple stem, and like other plants in the mint family, the stem is square. Perennial

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Lacy green foliage and pure white daisy like flowers with bright gold centres. An excellent flowering plants for baskets and beds. Plant in full sun and moderately fertile garden soil. Easy to grow. Perennial

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This elegant shrub bears clusters of fluffy red button flowers starting off greyish white in summer turning to red in autumn. The soft, fine, lime green leaves make a perfect contrast plant in mixed borders and it trims easily to make a neat hedge to 1.5m. Take care to water well until it is established and plant in a sunny well drained spot. Evergreen

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Native. This is the most common tree fern found in forests throughout New Zealand. It is a medium sized tree fern., fastest growing and tolerates a wide range of conditions. The fronds are harsh to touch and are dark green above and paler on the underside. Water well. Evergreen.

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Standard Heidi is a deciduous Hibiscus that is tolerant and hardy. The violet blue double blooms appear from summer through to autumn. Fresh green foliage and a nice compact habit make 'Heidi' suitable for the garden or a container. Tolerant of average garden conditions but happiest in the sun.

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Leaves with a white line between yellow centre and blue edge. Full Monty is a large Hosta that has lavender flowers and grows in half shade/shade. The height is 55 to 60 cm and the growth is fast to medium. Hostas perform best when grown in moist soil with protection from afternoon sun. The clumps will become more dramatic each growing season. Deciduous perennial