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Best Rhododendron For Shade

Liriope muscari 'Silver Ribbon' plants with a beautiful variegated foliage growing in a pot.

Liriope 'Silver Ribbon' (Variegated Liriope)

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Liriope 'Silver Ribbon', commonly known as Variegated Lilyturf, produces arching, green leaves with a silver overtone, and striped with cream. Short stems rise above the foliage in summer to bear showy, lilac-purple flowers. It typically grows to 30 cm tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in full sun or partial shade. Liriope Silver Ribbon is an excellent choice for cottage gardens, adding to a mixed planting, including in borders, or for planting around outdoor living areas.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 30 cm
Spread: 30 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Shade
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Rhododendron fastuosum flore pleno shrub with purple flowers.

Rhododendron Fastuosum 'Flore Pleno'

Rhododendron fastuosum 'Flore Pleno' is an exquisite evergreen shrub admired for its dense trusses of double lavender-purple blooms. Flowering in late spring, it adds colour and structure to NZ gardens with its lush, glossy foliage and compact habit. Hardy and easy to grow, this Rhododendron thrives in cooler, shaded areas and is ideal for borders, woodland gardens, or as a striking feature plant.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Garden uses: Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Woodland
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