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Pieris Temple Bells

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Pieris Temple Bells, commonly known as the Lily of the Valley shrub, features chains of green-white buds which open to reveal pure white flowers. The flowers are mildly fragrant and are produced through winter and spring. They are complemented with glossy foliage which emerges bronze and matures to become dark green. The combination of flowers and foliage is very aesthetic as it grows to 1.2 m tall and the same wide. Pieris Temple Bells makes for a superb specimen in a small garden and is well suited to growing in a container, adding to mixed plantings, using in cottage gardens, or planting around outdoor living areas.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.20 m
Spread: 1.20 m
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Pseudopanax Dark Star

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Pseudopanax 'Dark Star' is a distinctive New Zealand native shrub, celebrated for its vibrant, dark foliage and architectural form. This evergreen plant typically grows to 2 metres tall and wide, making it an excellent choice for various garden settings, including mixed plantings, poolside areas, and as a trimmed or untrimmed hedge.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
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Ctenanthe Grey Star (Never Never Plant)

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Murraya paniculata (Orange Jessamine)

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Phylica pubescens

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Chlorophytum 'Golden Glow' plant.

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Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant) bright red foliage.

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Murraya koenigii plant with lush green foliage and cream flowers.

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Serissa Snowflake (Snow Rose Plant)

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Cunonia capensis

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A lush Coprosma repens shrub growing in a shaded position.

Coprosma repens (Mirror Plant)

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Agave americana (Century Plant)

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Chimonanthus praecox

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Lagerstroemia Best Red

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Carex Everest (Japanese Sedge Plant)

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Kniphofia Dwarf Scarlet plant with red flowers.

Kniphofia Dwarf Scarlet (Hot Poker Plant)

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Aspidistra lurida (Cast Iron Plant)

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Disphyma australe (NZ Ice Plant)

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Aechmea fasciata (Urn Plant)

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Blackberry Thornless Jewel (Thornless Blackberry Plants)

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