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Commonly known as "Rattlesnake Master". A fantastic common name. Thin, slightly spiny, glaucous foliage gives rise to silver white thistle like flowers to around 1m in height. Prefers a free draining sunny position. Tolerates dry and gravelly poorer soils. Our boundary garden contains many of these Eryngiums as we love the architectural contrast. Grows well with Rudbeckia, Echinacea, Sedums and Ornamental Grasses. Also makes a wonderful cut flower. 

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Eucomis are bulbous perennials forming a large basal rosette of strap-shaped leaves, with an upright stem bearing a dense raceme of star-shaped flowers appearing in Summer   and Autumn. Endemic to the Eastern Cape province in South Africa, 'Oakhurst' was introduced by Terra Nova Nurseries. A dramatic cultivar with large purple foliage and a spectacular inflorescence with a pineapple-like array of greenish-mauve star-like flowers. Perfect planted in a mixed border or in a pot with good drainage. Full sun to part shade. Approx. 80cm-1m tall. 

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This plant was discovered in Sally Johannsohn's garden in Hobart in 1993. Hence this Mediterranean native has an Aussie name. It is a fabulous selection, performing as well as its non variegated parent Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii. It grows a little slower and more compact but flowers in the typical chartreuse Euphorbia colour but with the bracts clearly marked with variegation. 60cm x 60cm. Full sun and good drainage. Hardy to -10ºC.

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'Baby Charm' is obvious from the name a compact smaller growing variety of Euphorbia x martinii. Euphorbia x martinii is itself a cross between Euphorbia amygdaloides and Euphorbia characias subsp. characias. Although that seems complex this plant is rather simple. The emerging young leaves are tinged purple and mature to a lovely deep green. Lovely lime green bracts with a tiny red flower emerge from this foliage in late Winter through Spring. 'Baby Charm' prefers a sunny position but can handle dry shade. Good drainage is essential. 50 x 50cm. 

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For years we have marvelled at tightly clipped 'Pineapple Guava' hedges. The concept that a hedge can provide screening and protection and fruit is very appealing. Four years ago we decided to plant our own Feijoa hedge. It has proven to be not only all of the above but attractive as well. Dark green upper leaf surface and silvery lower surface has the hedges appearance changing with the breeze. The flowers are red and typically myrtle like and the fruit olive green with a pleasing fruit salad flavour. Fruit can be used to make ice cream, jam, smoothies or fresh. Tolerant of drought and frost. If left unpruned Feijoa will reach a height of 4m x 4m wide. Due to biosecurity reasons we can't send this plant to South Australia. 

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Growing a little larger but similar in form to Festuca glauca. Leaves are fine, rolled and thread-like and have a deep sea green hue. Tufted and clump forming, Festuca amethystina reaches 60cm tall. Green flower spikes with a purple tint are held above the foliage in Summer. Requires full sun and a well drained position. 

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Striking powdery blue foliage is the outstanding feature of this plant. Looks superb with grey or bluestone paving or walling. 30cm tall. Buff coloured plumes provide an eye catching contrast. Best grown in dryer areas with low humidity. Good drainage is essential as 'Elijah Blue' will not handle 'wet feet'. 

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A handsome, ornamental grass forming a fountain-like mound of rich khaki green foliage. Endemic to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, often referred to as Giant Fescue. Drought and heat tolerant once established. An evergreen grass that never needs cutting back. An architectural grass of great beauty and longevity. Used extensively in naturalistic plantings. Tolerant of frost, snow, drought and heat. Excessive humidity can lead to rust issues. Approximately 60cm x 60cm.