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Ligularia 'Rukuhia Beauty' in a garden with lush, green foliage.

Ligularia Rukuhia Beauty (Small Leaved Ligularia)

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Ligularia Rukuhia Beauty forms a clump of large and rounded, glossy, dark green leaves. Stems rise above the foliage during spring to bear clusters of yellow flowers. It typically grows to 50 cm in height and 30 cm in width. Ligularia Rukuhia Beauty is often used in borders and mixed plantings, planted alongside water features, maintained in containers, included in tropical and pool gardens, or mass-planted on a bank or similar areas for a stunning display.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 30 cm
Flowering time: Spring
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
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Pittosporum Small Ball (Dwarf Pittosporum)

Pittosporum Small Ball is a dwarf variety grown for its glossy, olive-green leaves which are held densely. This evergreen grows with a ball shape to about 1 m tall and the same wide. This hardy plant is ideal for including in a mixed planting, growing in a container, including in rock gardens, or using in border plantings. Pittosporum Small Ball also looks great when planted around water features such as ponds or swimming pools.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas, Topiary
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Rock
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