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A semi-double with large, glossy and clear yellow flowers that`s a vigorous, upright grower and a real show stopper. Depending on the climate whether its effected by the frost otherwise evergreen. Use as a specimen in a tropical garden or plant in a decent pot in the courtyard.

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aka Rose of Sharon

A really pretty deciduous Hibiscus with tight buds that open to reveal pale pink double flowers with a red central eye. The flowers appear from summer through to autumn and are set against fresh green foliage. Tolerant and easy to grow but happiest in a sunny spot. Deciduous

Prune after flowering if required.

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aka Hibiscus Hybrid

This is a favourite flower in Islands that is often chosen as a hair ornament. It has a slightly smaller flower than some of the hybrid tropicals, but is abundant with red flowers growing on a strong bush. A beautiful specimen can be grown in a pot or in the garden. Deciduous.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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aka English Lavender

Lavandula. An 'English' type Lavender with deliciously aromatic foliage and flowers. The grey leaves are off set by dark purple flower heads that appear from summer through to early autumn. Makes a lovely hedge. Trims well (after flowering). Plant in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen

After trimming your Lavender dry the flower heads to use for potpourri. Top tip - put dried Lavender in the vacuum cleaner bag to perfume your whole home and keep the vacuum smelling sweet.

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This beautiful Hibiscus will be a stunner in any garden providing a tropical look and feel. With pale apricot flowers and a deep red center, deep green glossy leaves, it will flower from Summer to early Autumn. Likes full sun and will tolerate part shade. Evergreen depending on climate.

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aka Rose of Sharon

If you want a 'Snowdrift' in summer to cool you down then this is the shrub for you. Purest white semi-double flowers set against fresh green foliage. Flowers summer to autumn and is very pretty and showy. Tolerant and easy to grow but happiest in the sun. Does well in a container. Deciduous.

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A hybrid Hibiscus that will display large, single, shiny rose-pink flowers through Summer with large glossy green leaves. Likes full sun to partial shade in a well drained soil. Lovely as a specimen plant in the garden or a container or an informal hedge. Deciduous.

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aka Mophead Hydrangea

Mophead. Tall growing with large rounded flower heads in crisp white, this highly rated Hydrangea will do best in semi-shade where the flowers will age to an attractive green tone. Plant in humus rich soil that does not completely dry out in summer for best results. Deciduous.

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aka Mophead Hydrangea or Alpen Glow

Large hot pink to purple 'Mophead' flowers appear from summer to autumn offset by glossy green foliage. Plant in morning sun or semi-shade in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Colour may vary depending on soil type. Deciduous.

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aka Smooth Hydrangea

This Hydrangea hails from the USA and is commonly known as the 'Smooth Hydrangea' because of the thin soft heart shaped leaves. Large heads of white flowers open from green buds in summer. The flowers turn green again as they age. Needs a semi-shaded position. Deciduous.

'Annabelle' is very hardy and will flower well even if cut back quite hard each year. Ensure your soil does not completely dry out in summer for best results. The flower heads are poised gracefully on the tips of the branches and this Hydrangea looks simply stunning in full flower. Information Pages