A yakushimanum hybrid with excellent compact growth. The rose pink flowers have a lighter edging, making a beautiful two toned effect. An excellent variety and can be grown in the garden or in a size suitable pot. Likes morning sun and shade in the Summer. Evergreen.

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Rhododendron Tiana is a lovely white butterfly shaped blooms with burgundy blotches. This plant has a compact growth habit with dark green foliage. Frilly edges make it different to Sappho. Prefers a semi-shaded sheltered spot and acid soil. Evergreen .PVR

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Twice as Nice has the brightest pink-apricot flowers with a prominent maroon blotch in the centre of the throat. Plant in well drained soil in a semi shaded spot to maximise potential.

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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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

A deciduous shrub with purple/pink panicles flowers that are very showy and deliciously fragrant. Blooming in late Spring early Summer these are divine to pick and have inside or on the deck for the fragrant to move around in the air. A good attractant for the bees and butterflies.

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aka Glory Bush

A stunning plant with large pink and white flowers throughout the warmer months. Compact. Drought tolerant once established. Great for pots, gardens, borders and low hedges. Will withstand coastal conditions. Plant in moist, well drained soil in a sunny position. Hardy. Protect form heavy frosts.

Occasional deep watering in periods of extended heat. Feed with slow release fertilizer in early spring.

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This is a fast growing Australian shrub. With attractive cream and green foliage that flowers white in Spring through Summer. Good for using the colour contrast to lighten a dark area in the garden. Can be used in coastal plantings, containers and trim into an informal hedge. Evergreen. Drought tolerant.

Trim after flowering to maintain shape and size.

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aka Coastal Rosemary

This Westringia has cream and green variegated leaves and petite star-like lilac flower smothering the bush from late winter to spring. Mass plant as low easy care hedge or garden border, thrives in coastal conditions.