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Pittosporum 'Stephens Island' green foliage.

Pittosporum Stephens Island (Dwarf Karo)

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Pittosporum ‘Stephens Island’ is a compact, evergreen shrub known for its dense, upright growth and attractive grey-green foliage. A hardy New Zealand native, it typically grows to around 1.5–2 metres tall, making it ideal for low hedges, borders, and coastal gardens. This variety thrives in full sun to partial shade and is highly tolerant of wind, salt spray, and dry conditions. Low-maintenance and naturally tidy, ‘Stephens Island’ is an excellent choice for structured, native-themed landscapes.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 4.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Native
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Lavandula Avonview

Lavandula Avonview is a variety of Lavender that carries masses of deep purple flowers from spring through autumn. The foliage is grey-blue and complements the darker flowers nicely as it grows to 60 cm tall and the same wide. Lavandula Avonview is commonly used in cottage gardens, included in a mixed planting, used in borders, trimmed into a low hedge, planted around outdoor living areas, or grown in a container. A mass planting gives a truly dramatic display with this variety.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 60 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Autumn, Winter
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
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Pittosporum Stephens Island (Dwarf Karo)

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