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aka Japonica or Flowering Quince

A tough and hardy deciduous shrub with an arching network of bare branches that usually have thorns. In winter these are covered with clusters of tight buds that open out to double pink flowers. Nice complementary fresh green foliage. Very showy, good for floral art. Easy to grow.

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aka Japonica or Flowering Quince

A tough and hardy deciduous shrub with an arching network of bare branches that usually have thorns. In winter these are covered with clusters of tight buds that open out to double pink flowers. Nice complementary fresh green foliage. Very showy, good for floral art. Easy to grow.

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aka Japonica or Flowering Quince

A tough and hardy deciduous shrub with an arching network of bare branches that usually have thorns. In winter these are covered with clusters of tight buds that open out to double, scarlet red flowers. Nice complementary fresh green foliage. Very showy, good for floral art. Easy to grow.

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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.

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aka Rock Rose

Rock Rose. A spreading evergreen shrub with aromatic grey-green felted foliage and masses of crisp white flowers with yellow centres that appear in spring. Selected as something special at the Botanical Gardens in Auckland. Loves the sun and good drainage and tolerates light frost.

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aka Rock Rose

A superb little shrub for those hot dry spots in the garden. The aromatic grey leaves are decorated with hot rose pink flowers off and on throughout the year. Loves warmth and needs a well drained spot. Tolerates light frost and benefits from a trim every now and then. Evergreen.

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aka Butterfly Bush

Commonly known as the Blue butterfly bush for the obvious reason of the beautiful Butterfly shape flowers in the prettiest of porcelain blue. An open upright bushy shrub that will benefit from a trim to keep in shape from time to time. Full sun to partial shade and protect from frost

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aka Confetti Bush or White Breath of Heaven

An evergreen shrub that belongs to the Rutaceae family. With its feather like fluffy, bright green foliage, when it flowers small white flowers that cover the bush it looks like confetti. A shrub that looks good in landscaping to fill a decent gap or bulk planted. Has aromatic foliage and relatively hardy.

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Coleonema compactum. A frost tolerant, dwarf, spreading, evergreen shrub grown for its golden aromatic, green heather-like foliage and pink star shaped flowers. It is suitable for a full sun to part shade position, frost tolerant and requires little water once established. Evergreen.

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aka Breath of Heaven

Breath of Heaven. Dainty aromatic green foliage and tiny little star shaped flowers in palest pink and white that appear in late winter-spring. A versatile and easy to grow shrub that doesn't mind a trim every now and then. Likes the sun and good drainage. Tolerates light frost. Evergreen.

Coleonemas will do best in soil that is not too heavy such as clay. They need very little fertilizer so if in doubt leave it out.

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aka Breath of Heaven

Low spreading shrub with golden aromatic foliage and tiny little star shaped flowers in palest pink that appear in late winter-spring. A versatile and easy to grow shrub that doesn't mind a trim every now and then. Likes the sun and good drainage. Tolerates light frost. Evergreen.

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aka Bush Morning Glory

Morning Glory Bush. One of the best silver foliage shrubs available. Looks fabulous planted in a group. Pure white open trumpet flowers produced en masse from summer through to autumn. As with most grey foliage plants happiest in sunny position with good drainage. Evergreen.

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aka Australian Fuchsia

Compact, spreading, Aussie shrub that is smothered in waxy lime-yellow tubular flowers against glossy grey-green foliage nearly year-round. Prefers full sun in well drained soil. Useful as a ground-cover and happy in containers. Tolerant of drought and coastal conditions. Evergreen.

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aka Winter Hazel

Winter Hazel. You'll love this unusual shrub from Japan that has highly fragrant racemes of bright yellow bell shaped flowers in early spring. Attractive bare branch structure that becomes covered with rounded grey-green heart shaped leaves in spring. Prefers semi-shade and rich acid soil.

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aka Smoke Bush

Smoke Bush. An easy to grow, large, spreading shrub with oval green leaves that have vibrant autumn tones prior to leaf fall. The common name comes from the misty-mauve panicles of bloom that form a smoky halo over the whole bush in summer. Plant in the sun in well drained soil. Deciduous.

It is common practice to prune Cotinus quite hard in winter which will encourage a tidy growth habit and renewed growth that produces a better foliage display. Not absolutely necessary though.

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aka Smoke Bush

Smoke Bush. A beautiful foliage shrub with new spring leaves emerging with crimson purple tones aging to green with a purple tinge as summer progresses and once again deepening in tone prior to leaf fall. The frothy cloud of pink flowers appears in summer. Easy to grow, healthy and hardy. Deciduous

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aka Smoke Bush

Smoke Bush Standardised. A beautiful foliage shrub with new spring leaves emerging with crimson purple tones aging to green with a purple tinge as summer progresses and once again deepening in tone prior to leaf fall. The frothy cloud of pink flowers appears in summer. Easy to grow, healthy and hardy. Deciduous

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aka American Smoke Bush

A large deciduous shrub with long erect branches. Fabulous large, smooth, rounded green leaves appear in Spring and Summer. Beautiful red-orange autumn colour tones. Occasionally it will give off pink flowers in Summer. Hardy and great for dry areas in the garden. Will tolerate sun or semi shade.

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aka Smoke Bush

A selected form with stunning wine purple coloured foliage. This lovely colour is retained until the autumn then it turns to shades of orange & scarlet. Plumes of pinky grey flowers appear mid summer & stand like a smoky haze above the foliage. Responds well to pruning. Deciduous.

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aka Smoke Bush

Smoke Bush. Gorgeous rounded purple wine foliage that looks fabulous when the sun shines through the leaves. Strong tones of red and orange in autumn. The inconspicuous flowers form a smoky haze of pink above the foliage in summer. Easy to grow in sun or semi-shade but best in sun. Deciduous.

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aka Barberry Cotoneaster

An easy to grow ground cover shrub with small, dark green, glossy leaves that quickly forms a carpet of foliage. Tiny white flowers in spring are followed by bright red fruits that birds love. Hardy and tolerant. Semi-evergreen.

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aka Cotton Bush

A superb evergreen shrub for rockeries delivering a mass display of rusty buds opening into a stunning display of dainty white flowers throughout winter. It tolerates a light frost and is a wonderful low maintainance plant that will only need an occasional light prune coming into spring. Evergreen

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aka Spanish Broom

Erect multi-branched shrub that is absolutely smoothered in pure white pea like flowers in spring and summer. Makes a lovely display. Prune after flowering. Happiest in a sunny well drained spot. Easy to grow and hardy. Evergreen.

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aka Lena Broom

This well behaved desirable form of Broom has a compact habit and pretty red and lemon coloured pea like flowers throughout the summer. A lovely background shrub for a sunny well drained spot. Good for floral work. Protect from really harsh frost. Evergreen.

If desired prune lightly after flowering.

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aka Broom

This exquisite, erect shrub gives the appearance that nature is having a party when it is in full bloom. Masses of lilac flowers are born along the upright stems from late spring through summer. The twiggy stems are almost leafless. Highly valued ornamental. Hardy, evergreen.

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aka Broom

This exquisite, upright, almost leafless shrub with slightly weeping branches is clothed with masses of deep mahogany red pea flowers in Spring and Summer. A highly valued ornamental. Hardy. Evergreen.

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Attractive spring flowering shrub bearing deep royal blue flowers in clusters. Prune after flowering to maintain compactness. Suited to well drained soils in full sun or partial shade

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This form has narrow green foliage and spreading or cascading branches. Prominent clusters of pink to red bracts make a strong display in summer. Prefers well drained soil, sun or part shade. Tolerates clay. Great in hanging baskets. Trim lightly after flowering. Evergreen

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An easy to grow, graceful, deciduous shrub with arching branches and delicate single, pink and white blooms that appear en masse in spring. Happy in sun or part shade.

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aka Bridal wreath

This is a really pretty deciduous shrub with dainty fresh green oval leaves. In spring dense clusters of double pure white flowers smother the bush giving a very soft and delicate effect. Very hardy, will grow just about anywhere and responds well to pruning. Deciduous.

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A pretty little spreading shrub that will delight you in mid winter when masses of white tubular flowers cover every bare branch and twig. The flowers are followed by fresh green summer foliage that has nice autumn tones before leaf fall. Hardy and easy to grow in sun or part shade.

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This is a really pretty deciduous shrub with dainty fresh green oval leaves. In spring dense clusters of star shaped pink flowers smother the bush giving a very soft and delicate effect. Very hardy, will grow just about anywhere and responds well to pruning. Deciduous.

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aka Dichroa

This evergreen relative of the Hydrangea has the most gorgeous large rounded heads of bright blue flowers which make a real show. Prefers a semi-shaded spot in soil that does not dry out completely in summer. Protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

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aka Breath of Heaven

A sweet little evergreen shrub with very fine aromatic foliage. In late winter dainty sprays of white flowers dance amongst the leaves. Very pretty. Trim after flowering to keep compact. Happiest in a sunny position with well drained light soil.

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aka Ake Ake

Ake Ake. A no fuss evergreen foliage shrub that can be used for hedging or background planting. The slightly wavy leaves are shaded purple and bronze and will have better colour if not over-fed or pampered. Will grow just about anywhere except full shade. Evergreen.

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aka Duranta

Geisha Girl originating from Japan, has a deep blue flower with wavy petals edged in white, beautifully complimented by a white center and a delicate perfume. Flowers are produced on the graceful weeping branches. Leaves are soft and shiny. Flowers appear throughout spring, summer and autumn.

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aka Yellow Daphne or Paper Bush

Yellow Daphne. A special and unique plant from China that adds winter interest to the garden. Tightly clustered buds on stout stems open to reveal fragrant tubular flowers shaded bright yellow around August. Handsome grey green foliage follows. Plant in well drained acid soil in a sheltered spot.

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aka Silverberry

A hardy fast growing dense, upright shrub with large glossy, green leaves. Highly scented white flowers in autumn/early winter followed by orange-red edible fruit. Great for hedging in sun or shade. Wind, cold

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An attractive erect shrub with tall stems of fine green leaves. In late Winter through to Spring bright red tubular flowers cover the stem. Great for floral work in bouquets. Likes a sunny sheltered position in the garden or a a structural plant in a pot. Evergreen.

Trim stems after flowering to maintain shape and size.

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Erica bauera white is a hardy, adaptable, long lived shrub that looks stunning planted in groups. Flowers from spring till autumn with masses of waxy white tubular flowers displayed in clusters near the ends of it's branches. Likes acid soil. Evergreen.

Prune to maintain size and shape and to increase flower production.

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aka Erica or Heath

Clusters of stunning tubular deep red flowers in winter and Spring. A compact rounded shrub suitable for full sun and most well drained soils. Frost hardy and drought tolerant.

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Knobby Heath. An attractive, compact, little shrub with clusters of bell shaped rich pink flowers from autumn through to spring. Green needle like foliage. Prefers a sunny spot in the garden and well drained acid soil. Avoid Lime. Trim after flowering to maintain shape. Evergreen.

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An erect, free flowering shrub that gets smothered with masses of mauve flowers in late Winter -Spring. Makes an excellent cut flower. Plant in an open sunny position in free draining, acidic soil. Prune well after flowering to enhance flowering for the following year. Evergreen.

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A compact shrub that has naturally rounded conical shaped. It has pretty yellow leaves all year round with white bell-like flowers in Winter and Spring. This plant is cold hardy and isn`t effected by an average frost. Prefers a semi shaded position, free draining, lime free soil. Evergreen.

Great for Winter colour in the garden or in a pot. Avoid very dry sites.

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aka Erica or Heath

A very showy little shrub with bright cerise bell shaped blooms that brighten up the garden from winter through to spring. A vigorous grower with needles of dark green foliage. Loves the sun and well drained acid soil. Avoid Lime. Trim after flowering. Evergreen. RHS AGM.

Named after Kurt Kramer of Germany not Seinfield's friend!

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Erica melanthera is a compact, bushy, shrub with bright green, small, needle-like leaves and purple/pink flowers that inundate the plant in autumn and winter. Prefers a sunny spot in the garden and well drained acid soil. Avoid Lime. Trim after flowering to maintain shape. Evergreen.

When all else is dormant, the Ericas come out to dazzle us.

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Heath. An attractive small rounded shrub which smothers itself in velvety white bells in Spring. Suitable as a picked flower. Does well in moist, well drained sandy soils in an open sunny position. Low maintenance and will also look lovely in a pot. Evergreen.

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aka Heath

This little shrub will brighten up dull winter gardens with its masses of bright cerise tubular blooms. Easy to grow in a sunny well drained position in acid soil. Likes a nice mulch of bark or similar around the base of the plant. Trim after flowering if required. Hardy and evergreen.

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aka Erica or Heath

An attractive little shrub with needles of green foliage topped off with interesting tubular flowers that are shaded white with green overtones. Flowers on and off for months mainly during the winter months. Plant in a sunny well drained spot, preferably in acid soil. Evergreen.

Ericas can be given a tidy up trim after flowering. Be mindful that they don't like a lot of fertilizer and they definitely don't like lime. Other than that, they are reasonably tough, hardy and easy care.

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aka Erica or Heath

A beautiful Erica with masses of pink bell flowers borne on long stems in Winter. Makes an excellent cut flower for flower arrangements even as a foliage plant. Prefers a slightly acidic soil and well drained.

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aka Mountain Heath

A tough and hardy little shrub with needles of green foliage. In winter through to spring delightful little white flowers do their best to smother the foliage. Low spreading habit. Trim after flowering. Plant in a sunny well drained spot, preferably in acid soil. Avoid Lime. Evergreen.

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An attractive Erica with an erect growth habit and fine light green leaves. Pretty clusters of clear pink tubular flowers in winter and spring. Prefers an open sunny situation in a light well drained soil. Prune long stems back by half after flowering.

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aka Heather

Small attractive erect shrub with stems clothed in tiny, deep green leaves. In Autumn to spring pink buds open to tubular white flowers cover the stems, maturing to a rosy-pink. Great for floral work. Full sun and a sheltered site best. Trim after flowering to maintain shape. Evergreen

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aka Erica or Heath

An evergreen shrub with masses of small bell-shaped mauve/pink coloured flowers in spring. Green needle like foliage. Plant in a sunny spot in the garden in well drained soil. Prefers a slightly acid soil.

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A shrub with a dense wide spreading habit. New foliage is dark green. A mass of rosy pink bell-like flowers cover the bush in Winter and into Spring. Best planted in a sunny position in the garden or in a pot and well drained soil. Frost hardy. Evergreen.

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A small, compact, free flowering shrub with golden foliage bearing a profusion of dainty pink buds that open to pure white star shaped flowers throughout most of the year. Suitable to most positions as long as free draining. Tolerant of hot dry conditions. Makes a good container plant. Evergreen.

Plant have rich green foliage that is fragrant.

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aka Wax Flower or Eriostemon

Produces masses of deep pink buds which open to pale pink flowers through the summer. An excellent cut flower widely used by florists. A hardy small shrub from Australia. Evergreen. (AKA Eriostemon)

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aka Escallonia

A hardy, tolerant and easy to grow evergreen shrub that is perfect for hedging or background planting. Glossy green foliage all year round and tubular apple blossom pink flowers from spring to late summer. Responds well to a good haircut. Bees love the flowers.

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aka Escallonia

One of the best plants available to light up a shady area. New foliage is soft lime green and gradually turns to more golden tones. The flowers are a rosy pink and appear in summer. Happiest with protection from the afternoon sun. Trims well. Evergreen.

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aka Escallonia

A compact dwarf Escallonia with vibrant glossy leaves and brilliant pink bell-shaped flowers from late Spring to late Summer. Fast growing, it will develop into a showy hedge, clips well. Good as a potted specimen. Prefers full sun to part shade, well drained soil. Good coastal plant, frost tolerant. Evergreen

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aka Escallonia

A hardy, tolerant and easy to grow evergreen shrub that is perfect for hedging or background planting. Glossy green foliage all year round and tubular rosy red flowers from spring to late summer. Clips well so can also be used for topiary.

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A hardy shrub that is compact, low maintenance with glossy dark green foliage. Cherry red flowers appear fron Spring through Summer. Great for individual planting, hedging or clipped into a formal shape. Bees love the flowers. Evergreen.

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Escallonia Snowbud is hardy evergreen shrub, suitable for planting as single plants or as a hedge. It produces clusters of pure white flowers complementing the foliage throughout spring and summer. The shrub will grow to a height of 2.5m. Keep trimmed for best results. Evergreen